Custom ROMs give new life to old Android phones and tablets with better performance, longer battery life, and even the latest versions of Android (even relatively new devices). If you want to debloat ...

TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) is a custom recovery tool that allows for the installation of custom ROMs, system backups, and full wipes, offering greater control over Android devices than standard ...

HyperOS is the latest OS from Xiaomi that will replace MIUI on many Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices. It’s a big step from the Chinese brand to create a better ecosystem for Xiaomi products. However, ...

Flashing a kernel image on an Android device with Fastboot can be useful for several reasons. One of the most common is to root the device, which allows users to access the system files and customize ...

Bootloader mode (Fastboot mode) allows you to do various amazing things. You can flash any partition using this mode. If you are familiar with the Android Operating ...

Because Google has made it mandatory that all devices carrying Android Pie have built-in “Anti-Rollback Protection”, and it hasn’t become widely known yet, many people have been hard bricking their ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...