What is Bootloader? According to Google “A bootloader is a vendor-proprietary image responsible for bringing up the kernel on a device. It guards the device state and is responsible for initializing the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and binding its root of trust”. Confused? So am I! let us leave all this aside. In simpler terms, a Bootloader is a software that runs every time your phone boots (start). It contains a set of instructions that tells the device which program to load at what instance....

6 GB RAM | 128 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 256 GB16.23 cm (6.39 inch) Full HD+ Display48MP + 5MP + 8MP | 32MP Front Camera3700 mAh Li-ion BatteryQualcomm Snapdragon 675AIE Octa Core 2.0GHz ProcessorIn-display Fingerprint ScanningDual-Engine Fast Charging Now that you are fully acquainted with the device’s specs, here are the steps to unlock the bootloader of Vivo V15 Pro. What is Bootloader? According to Google “A bootloader is a vendor-proprietary image responsible for bringing up the kernel on a device....

4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 256 GB16.59 cm (6.53 inch) Full HD+ Display16MP + 2MP + 8MP | 32MP Front Camera5000 mAh BatteryQualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE Octa Core 2.3GHz ProcessorFast ChargingTriple Card Slot Now that you are fully acquainted with the device’s specs, here are the steps to unlock the bootloader of Vivo Z1 Pro. What is Bootloader? According to Google “A bootloader is a vendor-proprietary image responsible for bringing up the kernel on a device....

But when it comes to custom development, it left a lot to be desired. There was no easy way of unlocking the bootloader on Vivo T1 5G, until the developers decided to step in and take matters into their own hands. and thanks to them, there now exists a nifty method through which you now easily carry out this task. So without any further ado, let’s get started. Benefits and Risks of Unlocking the Bootloader Unlocking the bootloader is the gateway to extract the maximum benefits of Android’s open-source ecosystem....

As of now, a slew of complaints is lined up across the Duolingo Forum wherein users have voiced their concern that the microphone isn’t working in the Duolingo app on their Android 12 device. Whenever they tap on the Mic button, the app either tells them to try again or suddenly force closes it without recording any bit of audio. If you are also getting bugged with this issue, then this guide will make you aware of various methods to mitigate this problem....

Moreover, when it comes to the beta build, a few bugs and issues are usually along the expected lines, but the astronomical amount of bugs that we witness with these beta builds are something that hasn’t been documented to date. In this regard, the fourth iteration of the OS build has just been rolled out, and as was expected, a few bugs have yet managed to creep in yet again....

However, the issue that we are discussing today have been asked across numerous Apple Forums, but unfortunately, none of the users got it rectified. What is even more intriguing is the fact that this bug first came to light with iPhone 6/iOS 8 all the way back in 2014 [see below image] and is persistent even to this date. So what’s going on here? Well, to address the elephant in the room, this is not a bug but the culprit is a feature that has been enabled on one of your Apple devices [hint: it’s not your iPhone!...

However, for the past few months, it is giving out a tough time to the sixth iteration of Pixel devices. Recently, we covered the Hotspot Authentication Failure error. And now there has been another unfortunate entry to this list. Numerous Pixel 6 Pro users have voiced their concern that Hotspot is not working along the expected lines on their devices. If you are also getting bugged by this issue, then this guide will help you out....

Furthermore, it has also moved a step ahead and has firmly established itself as a successful player in custom development. Various online forums are already buzzing with tons of mods and custom binaries. And in this guide, we will be focusing on the most important tweak- the ability to gain administrative privileges. This is usually carried out via two different methods- flashing the Magisk App via TWRP or extracting the boot....

Moreover, they have something in store for tech enthusiasts as well. Once you have unlocked the device’s bootloader, you will be in a position to flash custom/GSI ROMs, flash a custom recovery like TWRP, or welcome a plethora of mods and tweaks onto your device. However, it is the ability to gain administrative privilege that has been at the top of the priority queue for many. If you also echo the same thought, then let’s get started with the steps to root your Galaxy Z Fold 4 via Magisk....

A major part of the OEM’s rise to fame was its underlying OS itself. But now that it is planning to bid it adieu might prove to be the final nail in the coffin. The only silver lining, as of now, is the fact that OnePlus hasn’t yet aggressively implemented this change. So you still have an option to switch between ColorOS and OxygenOS in OnePlus 9 Pro. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that....

Moreover, you could easily access, enable, disable or modify these gestures from the Settings > Bluetooth and Devices > Touchpad section. However, it seems to be easier said than done for many users. A slew of complaints are lined up wherein users are reporting that most of these gestures are absent from the Touchpad settings. At the very most, they could access just the Taps gesture. If you are also currently in the same boat, then this guide shall help you out....

Likewise, you get a dual 13+2MP camera combination and an 8MP front selfie camera. All these are further supported by a 4030mAH battery which is decent enough. Well, we guess the entire feature list is quite decent. Well, what else could you expect from a device lying in the sub-9000 range? On that note, if you wish to unlock the bootloader of Vivo Y91, Y91 (MediaTek), Y91c, Y91i, then follow the below-mentioned steps....

However, this lack of competition might lead to a few negatives, atleast for the users. This is because the service might get bugged with quite a few issues, and the developers might take their fair bit of time in resolving those problems. For instance, at the time of writing, many users have voiced their concern the drag and drop to re-order playlist feature is not working on YouTube. For the unaware, you could easily re-arrange a video in the playlist by long clicking on the two horizontal lines and then dragging and dropping it to the desired position in the playlist....

However, the latest update seems to have done more harm than good. Many Adobe Lightroom Classic users have reported slow export time due to a new GPU issue that has come to ‘light’ with the version 11.4 update. For the unaware, this new update has added GPU support for Exports, however, at the time of writing, the software isn’t utilizing the GPU at its full capacity. As a result, tasks like exporting 500 RAW to JPG photos are taking ages to complete....

On the contrary, they are only digging the grave for themselves and making it deeper with each passing day. As if the incorporation of ColorOS into OxygenOS wasn’t enough, it is now gone to the extent of even copying the hardware aspects. And there’s no one to better cement this statement than the Nord CE 2 users [for the unaware, this device is a near-carbon copy of Oppo Reno 7]....

These include the likes of the expansion of the Material You theme from 4 to 16, per-app language settings, QR Code scanner in Quick Settings, revamped clipboard, the ability to choose between two clock styles on the lock screen, and a few under-the-hood changes. However, at the time of writing, the update is still in the early phase aka Developer Preview build. As is evident from its name, it is mostly aimed at the developers who are looking to test out their apps and APIs....

As a result, that application might not be able to function along the expected lines and you would notice lags, stutters, and freezes inside that app, and in some instances, its effect could be felt across the system as a whole as well. This is where the Windows Hardware Acceleration feature comes in handy. For example, when you are running a high-end game, then the Hardware Acceleration would offload some work from the CPU and give it over to the GPU....

From unlocking the device’s bootloader to flashing stock firmware, from flashing a custom ROM to installing a custom recovery like TWRP, you will be crossing paths with this mode quite frequently in this domain. However, you might also face an issue or two while working in this domain. Among them, it’s the Fastboot Commands not working issue that seems to be bugging the users the most. The message in the CMD window, various permission issues, and a plethora of Failed error messages, well, working in this ecosystem does have a few challenges....

Or in other instances, Google will itself bring up the saved passwords dialog box from where you could choose the required login information. While linking all these to your Google Account counts on the ease of usability scale, on the flip side, it has a few concerns as well. If any of these sites or connected apps gets involved in a data breach or hack, then your entire account might be at risk....