The only way one could access the system is by entering the Google account ID and password that was previously used on this device. This stringent level of security makes sure that only the original device owner is able to unlock their device. But what if the rightful owner of the device forgets his/her account credentials? While you could request a password change, “it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account”....

Yes, we are talking about the 3.3-inch minimalistic device that has recently caught the attention of the masses. Considering the domain to which it belongs, it still manages to pack in a decent specs sheet. Alongside that, it is also proving to be quite an active player in custom development. In this regard, there’s no denying the fact that the ability to gain administrative privileges via Magisk is always the most preferred tweak for tech enthusiasts....

Once you have unlocked the device’s bootloader, you will be in a position to flash custom ROMs and recoveries. Along the same lines, you will also be able to gain access to the system partition by gaining administrative privileges over your device. This in turn will allow you to welcome a plethora of mods, tweaks, and custom binaries onto your device. On that note, let’s get started with the steps to root the Realme 7/7I/7 Pro devices using the Magisk patched boot....

Along the same lines, this device has also continued the legacy of its predecessor in being one of the most active players in custom development. From flashing custom ROMs to installing a custom recovery like TWRP, there’s a lot to look forward to. Likewise, you could also gain administrative privileges by rooting your device via Magisk. This will then allow you to welcome a plethora of mods onto your device....

Let’s face it. The rate at which there is being unauthorized access to an Android Device is quite alarming. Every day you might be hearing some of the other kinds of news of hackers getting illegal access to devices. This, as you all might have got an idea by know, ultimately leads to your data being stolen from your device. But these black hat hackers are just the tip of an iceberg....

Moreover, Apple views this product in such high regard that it rolls out its update alongside the macOS system update. And this might not be in sync with every user’s requirement. While they have no issues in installing the latest OS upgrade, however, they might not want to update the browser version right away. This is because there have been a few instances wherein a buggy update was rolled out which in turn made the browser unusable....

As a result, you could now easily flash a custom ROM, install a custom recovery like TWRP or even gain access to the system partition by rooting the device via Magisk. However, all these tweaks could bring in a few risks as well. In the worst-case scenario, your device might end up in a bootloop or bricked state. Fortunately, there’s still a handy way out. You could unbrick Nokia 7....

Right from flashing a custom ROM to installing a custom recovery like TWRP, there is a plentitude of opportunities. Along the same lines, you could also gain access to the system partition by rooting the device via Magisk. This could be done either by extracting the stock boot.img from OZIP firmware, then patching it via Magisk, and flashing it via Fastboot Commands. Likewise, you could also flash Magisk ZIP via TWRP (which is now part of the Magisk App)....

With Pixel devices, that has never been an issue. Being among the most active players in custom development, they always get blessed with a plethora of ROMs, and same is the case with the seventh iteration of Pixel devices as well. Quite a few Android 13-based custom ROMs are already available for your Pixel 7/Pro, which you could welcome abode onto your device right away. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that....

So to escape from this bloated experience, many tech enthusiasts have flocked over to the custom development. Owing to the device’s impressive reputation, there are a plethora of ROMs available for you to try out. Well, if you are looking for a custom ROM that provides a perfect equilibrium between the feature and performance stability, then you shouldn’t look any further than the offering from Lineage. And in this guide, we will show you the steps to install LineageOS 19 based on Android 12 on OnePlus 9....

When you are getting a polished and streamlined MIUI experience, bereft of unnecessary customizations and bloatware, then there’s not much left to ask Along the same lines, this ROM also edges out its counterpart in the performance domain- its fluidity and smoothness are literally unmatched when compared to the stock MIUI. Combine all these goodies, and you get a much more optimized and efficient performing ROM that is light on the system and hence consumes battery- well these reasons are sufficient to justify the massive popularity of the EU ROM....

Assistive touch not working, no cellular data, unable to add third-party widgets to lock screen, Perspective Zoom not working are some of the issues that are bugging the device owners. Unfortunately, there has now been another entry to this list. Numerous users have voiced their concern that the autocorrect/predictive text is not working along the expected lines on their iPhone running iOS 16. The suggestions that are appearing just above the keyboard are from the languages that users haven’t ever used....

Before purchasing, I did some research on the seller Appario Retail Private Ltd and it had a mixed bag of reviews [though mostly positive, but some of the negative ones were really scary]. So I decided to put a temporary pause on my purchasing decision and head over to the Apple Store. There I had a talk with some of the staff and they all were in sync in their thought- please don’t- there’s no point in taking risks and purchasing a product from these sites....

Many users have reported that they are getting Unknown Error -13 or -5 in League of Legends: Wild Rift. As a result of which, they are even unable to load the game in the first place. This issue first came to light after the update v3,2 which made some substantial backend changes, including checking out the source from where you have downloaded the game. If it has been downloaded from any other location apart from Play Store, then it will straightaway prevent you from accessing the game....

Many users have voiced their concern that the Lightning Digital AV Adapter is not working on their iPhone after updating it to iOS 16. In some instances, it plays the video without any sound whereas in other cases just the reverse happens- audio with no video. This issue is bugging all the pair streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu but for some reason, YouTube seems to be working well and good....

In this regard, we recently covered the persistent Trust this computer prompt, Dark & Light Mode wallpaper not auto switching, and Call Volume Controls and Alarm clock widgets not working along the expected lines. And now, there has been another entry to this list. Message App not staying in conversation in iOS 16.1 Numerous users have voiced their concern regarding a bug wherein the Message app doesn’t stay in the conversation but rather goes back to the list of messages after it is left untouched for a few minutes on iOS 16....

Numerous users have voiced their concern that they are getting ‘wv-109156-2’ and ‘0x00000023 SSL connect’ errors when trying to launch a game on their PlayStation 4/5. console. The accompanying error message reads ‘Something went wrong’ and the only thing that you could do at that point in time is to hit OK and close that game. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will show you various ways of fixing this bug....

In this regard, various users have voiced their concern that there is now a despawning bug in Pokemon Go that has resulted in Incense & Lure disappearing quickly. Users would see those Pokemon spawn, click another overlapping Pokemon in order to get it, then exit that, and click the correct Pokemon but by that time it would vanish. Owing to this bug, some users even end up losing 6 Galar Mime and Darumaka [just to reiterate, none of them were using fast catch]....

However, no matter how strong your password is, it’s only a single layer of protection. Hence to add an additional layer of security, many users have enabled Two Factor Authentication or Two-Step Verification on their accounts. The first step remains the same as before: you will have to sign in with your account credentials. But after this, the 2FA kicks in. Depending on the method you have chosen, you will now get a numeric code that you need to enter in the space provided....

Along the same lines, there isn’t anyone that could compete with Pixel camera quality. While it doesn’t behold the 46or 64MP camera that other OEMs behold, the fact is MP isn’t really the parameter to judge the camera quality either. Moving onto the custom development, and there is a plenitude of options at hand. After unlocking the device’s bootloader, you could flash custom binaries such a custom ROMs and custom recovery like TWRP, lineageOS Recovery, etc....