Android devices are full of capabilities, but some options may be locked off for safety and security reasons. Android is built with resiliency in mind, so you can't exactly do whatever you want with ...

If you’re new to the world of Android phones, terms like “rooting” and “bootloader” might seem like jargon from another dimension. Fear not! In this blog post, we’ll demystify these concepts, ...

While Android devices are highly customizable, there are some things that Google, your service provider, or your manufacturer definitely don't want you to do. This may include things like uninstalling ...

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Tired of slow rollouts? Open-source tool AA Experiments lets rooted users unlock Android Auto hidden flags without modifying ...

One of the most popular tools for rooting Android devices has received a major update that adds support for rooting Android 11. Magisk v21.0 also works with a “completely redesigned” Magisk Manager ...

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

You can theoretically root your Googlebook, but it turns out that you'll lose one of its key selling points if you do this.