While all this definitely looks good on paper, however, not everyone will be willing to bring in all these features at once, as they would like to keep things plain and simple. Then there are a set of users who are quite satisfied with their current OS offering and don’t see any motive to jump on this bandwagon. Then some users usually like to wait for a few weeks, check out the overall feedback, and only if it is positive, do they welcome the new update....

When you download an update, it gets installed in the inactive slot so that you could continue working on your device in the active slot and the update gets downloaded in the background in the inactive partition. Then once you restart your device, you will be taken to the inactive partition where the update was installed and this will now be your new active partition. However, this is where things begin to get complicated....

But this is only half the story. While these tweaks do tend to add more functionalities to your device, but on the flip side, they could prove to be risky as well. If you flash an incorrect mod or flash the correct one to the incorrect slot, then you are inviting trouble. More often than not, there’s a high chance of the device going into a bootloop or getting soft-bricked....

Various users have voiced their concern that they are unable to uninstall apps the native way, i.e. from the Control Panel. As a result, uninstalling an app via the Start Menu or via the appwiz.cpl command in the Run dialog box aren’t working either. This is where you need to take the help of the Registry Editor. Using it, we will directly be removing all the registry keys of that app from your system....

Along the same lines, the devices from Nubia have are quite an active player in custom development as well. There is a plentitude of customizations that you could carry out on your device. But before that, you need to checkmark an important prerequisite off your list-and that is an unlocked bootloader. And in this guide, we will help you with just that. Given here are detailed instructions that shall help you to unlock the bootloader on any Nubia device....

This is because the major pathway to the process of unlocking the bootloader was complicated way beyond the reach of even the geeks. However, thanks to some amazing work done by the developer community, this passage has now been cleared for the tech enthusiast to dive deep into the modding domain. So without any further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to unlock the bootloader on your Vivo X50/Pro....

There’s no better way to cement this statement than by listing the fact that this device has already been blessed with a plethora of Android 13 Custom ROMs and many more are on their way. So a clean stock OS experience with some additional [and optional] Pixel goodies are on the cards. So without further ado, let’s make you acquainted with the steps to welcome these ROMs onto your device right away....

Likewise, these devices to this date, are quite active players in the custom development. Be it for flashing customized firmware, installing a custom recovery, or gaining administrative access by rooting it via Magisk, there’s a lot to look forward to. And now, both the 6/6T which had already received their fair share of 2 OS upgrades [up to Android 11] are now ready to welcome the latest OS build, albeit by taking the help of custom ROM....

Beginning with Android 12, you might find bits and pieces of OxygenOS, but the majority of the OPS has been taken over by ColorOS. Fortunately, OnePlus has always been among the most active players in custom development. And so, we have a couple of nifty alternatives at hand to break free from this bloated experience and welcome clean stock OS. So without further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to install LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 on OnePlus 7T/7T Pro....

As far as the reason for the same is concerned, it could be attributed to numerous factors. These include the likes of lack of administrative level permission, invalid Temp Folder variable path, Temp folder’s incorrect settings, and corrupt system files. So in this guide, we will be addressing all these issues which in turn should help you fix the INTERNAL ERROR: cannot create temporary directory error in Windows 11....

Some of the noteworthy ones include the ability to edit, unsend, and unread Messages, customizations to the lock screen, revamped Live text and Focus Mode, and tons of under-the-hood changes. However, inspite of all the goodies attached, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either. Numerous users have voiced their concern that the WiFi is not working on their iPhones right after updating it to iOS 16. For some, the network gets frequently connected and disconnect, others have reported extremely slow and intermittent speed and for some, the device isn’t even able to establish the wireless network connection in the first place....

Likewise, the MSM Download Tool was also easily accessible for all OnePlus devices. So all that you need to do is to boot your device to EDL mode and flash the OFP firmware via MSM Tool to unbrick your device. However, ever since Oppo entered into the OnePlus territory, not only has it ruined the software experience, but it is also causing unnecessary complications in custom development. As per the latest development, the MSM Tool is now under its control and only the authorized users who have the login ID and credentials would be able to access the tool....

Furthermore, now that this browser is deeply integrated into the new iteration of the OS build, you could expect much better-optimized performance from it. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case for many users. A slew of complaints is lined up across various forums where users have voiced their concerns that the browser isn’t working along the expected lines. For some, the issue is much more concerning as they aren’t even able to launch Edge in the first place....

Numerous users have voiced their concern that they are witnessing distorted and pixelated color issues in Netflix/Prime/Hulu apps on Xbox. Apart from that, the brightness and contrast are also quite high, way beyond the acceptable limit. To rectify this issue, users have even opted for the nuclear approach of factory resetting their console, but to no avail. With that said, there does exist a nifty workaround that should help you resolve this bug....

With that said, the latest June update seems to have broken the ability to make NFC payments using Google Pay on a Pixel device. From the fourth iteration to the newest flagship, all of them seem to be getting bugged with this issue. Another intriguing thing to note is the fact that many users are getting the following error message as well: “Couldn’t finish setup to pay in stores: this phone can’t be used to pay in stores....

Next up, depending on your device’s active status in the custom development, you could continue to get the latest OS upgrades even if the OEM has officially stopped its support. However, there are a few devices out there that aren’t active players in this domain. As a result of which, they are usually left in the lurch when it comes to flashing a custom ROM. This is where a Generic System Image....

From flashing ZIP and IMG files to taking Nandroid backup, from wiping various device partitions to executing commands using its built-in terminal, there are literally a plethora of things that you could try out. Moreover, it’s fair to assume that they are mostly used for flashing custom ROMs. Depending on the ROM you choose, you might have to wipe various partitions. These include the Data, Dalvik, System, etc. And it is the system partition that deserves your attention....

On the flip side though, it seems a few bugs have managed to creep in as well. Many users have voiced their concern that they are getting extremely low FPS on their NVIDIA graphics card after installing the Windows 11 22H2 update. The frames drop to such a minimal level that the game is literally unplayable, with lags and stutters ruining in the entire gameplay experience. While most of the fingers are being pointed at the latest OS upgrade, some have also blamed the latest v516....

What isn’t is the fact that the game gets bugged with an issue or two every now and then. At the time of writing, there is another concerning issue that has made a permanent abode. A slew of complaints are lined up across various forums where users have reportedly been frustrated with the game crashing. As soon as they launch the game, they are stuck at the loading screen for a few seconds before it ultimately crashes and takes them back to the loading screen....

Well, it may sound a little bit strange to some of you, but I have come across numerous Pixel users who straightaway unlock the device’s bootloader as soon as they unbox it. But while all these do tend to add a slew of goodies to your device, but there’s another side to this story that deserves your attention as well. Carrying out these tweaks also comes with its share of downsides....