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Realme 5 PRO received Pixel Experience custom ROM
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Realme launched Realme 5 Pro to India with Android 9 Pie in tow. The handset later became known in China as Realme Q. Remember that the handset received Android 10-based Reame UI 1.0 during this week. While the brand new app of Realme comes with a host of new features like dual earphone link, animated wallpapers, customizable icon design, new charging animation, Realme Share and more. The firm is promising a close-to-vanilla Android approach with Realme UI, but we all know this isn’t exactly the case.

Although Realme UI is designed to provide an Android experience close to stock, it still feels like ColorOS. There’s good news for you in case you want to enjoy a real pixel like Android experience on your 5 Pro. The Realme 5 Pro finally gets official support for Pixel Experience (based on Android 10). If you are not aware, Pixel Experience is a custom ROM that brings to the supported smartphones all the Pixel features, sounds, boot animations. If you like Realme 5 Pro hardware but aren’t a software fan, now is the time to enjoy a true Android vanilla experience.

To flash a custom ROM, users will need to unlock the bootloader of their devices. Then, the next step is to flash a custom recovery. Worth noting that flashing a custom ROM does not affect the warranty of the Realme devices. After all, the company is very friendly to Custom ROM developers

Download TWRP Recovery for Realme 5 PRO

Download Pixel Experience for Realme 5 PRO

XDA forum for Pixel Experience

Whats working:
- Wifi
- RIL
- Mobile data
- GPS
- Camera
- Flashlight
- Camcorder
- Bluetooth
- FMRadio
No reported bugs until.

Flash Pixel Experience on Realme 5 PRO
1. Unlock bootloader.
2. Flash recovery over fastboot mode. Follow this guide here
3. Download rom and copy it into sdcard (not internal memory).
4. Put your device into recovery mode.
5. Flash rom from sdcard
6. Format data (factory reset).
7. Come back fastboot mode and flash vbmeta.img
8. Reboot system.
March 1, 2020
Realme 5 PRO – flash TWRP recovery
TWRP is an open source, community project. TWRP development is done by roughly 4 people at this point. We also have a large support community with many people who are willing to answer questions and help people with their devices either through our IRC channel or on forums like xda-developers.

Features:
- – Decryption works
- – Otg works
- – Backups works
- – Flash Rom works
- – Sdcard works
Download TWRP recovery for Realme 5 PRO

Flash TWRP on Realme5 PRO

fastboot flash recovery twrp-RMX1971-20191017.img
March 1, 2020
Install Magisk – root Android any device
If you’ve been around the world of Android for the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard the term “Magisk” thrown around. It is a relatively best method for Android devices to be customised. It was created in 2016 by topjohnwu of XDA Developer. Magisk is an alternative to the SuperSU of long standing, but it is much more than just a root process. Until you dive in there are some key things you should know about this famous method.

Required to flash Magisk
- A device running Android 4.2+
- Custom Recovery (how to install). We’ll be using TWRP in this guide
The first thing you’ll need is the Magisk zip file, assuming your phone got a custom recovery. This is the file that we are going to flash up in the next step. The most recent version of the zip can be found on the official XDA thread. Install and pass the new zip to your phone / tablet, or install it directly to your phone / tablet. An easy way to do this is to install the Magisk Manager app (found in Step 3) that will prompt you to download the latest zip available at the moment.

Download Latest Magisk

Now let’s flash Magisk

Go to recovery mode and flash the zip. Using this guide to find out how to boot to recovery mode on your computer. Typically this will be a combination of the power button and the volume key. Follow these steps once you boot up into your custom recovery:
1. In recovery mode, select the Install button.
2. Find the folder where you download the zip file.
3. Select the zip file
4. Swipe the slider to install Magisk
5. Tap Reboot System
Now you have the Magisk system installed on your computer. You’ll need the suitably appointed Magisk Director to handle it. That’s what lets you install modules. Download the latest Magisk Manager APK here and make sure that you have enabled “Unknown Sources” in the Settings. Download the document, and open it.

The Manager software allows you to adjust root settings and also to add modules which are plugins that can be installed. The software serves as a repository for a whole bunch of great plugins that can quickly expand your device’s functionality. An important part of getting the most out of this root system is using the Manager software.

Download Magisk Manager

The final step is to verify that all is working properly. Open the Manager app that has just been installed. We want a bunch of green check marks to appear in the script. It means you got root successfully. Good job!
February 23, 2020
Download Magisk – latest official
Installing Magisk will give you ROOT, a super powerful Systemless Interface, Magisk Modules support, and hide from tons of integrity tests like SafetyNet!

Download Magisk

Downloads
Magisk features:
- Open Source:
  100% open source and easy to build on all Google supported platforms.
- Magic Mount:
  Modify system (vendor) without tampering the partitions.
- MagiskSU:
  Unleash your device’s root access.
- MagiskHide:
  Hide Magisk from detections: Google SafetyNet, enterprise / bank system integrity checks, game tamper checks.
- Resetprop:
  Modify or delete any system properties, including read-only props.
- Online Module Repo:
  Install Magisk Modules from the community driven Magisk Module Repo.
February 23, 2020
OrangeFox Recovery
OrangeFox Recovery is one of the most popular custom recoveries, with amazing additional features, fixes and bunch of supported devices.

OrangeFox have been operating for over 18 months. In that time it improved the quality, stability, and device support of the recovery. Today OrangeFox is the leader in stability, UI design, and UX. Installing OrangeFox means being with the latest code and fastest fixes.

OrangeFox recovery features
- Supports Treble and non-Treble ROMs
- Up-to-date Oreo kernel, built from sources
- Increased compatibility with TWRP
- Updated with latest TWRP commits
- Built-in support for installing init.d functionality
- Built-in support for installing Magisk
- Built-in support for installing SuperSU (v2.82-201705271822 – non-Treble ROMs only)
- AromaFM
- White Flashlight
- Password, torch, led
- Support for Miui and Custom ROMs
- MIUI OTA support
- Better language support
- Optimized versions of community scripts
- Alternative lockscreen
- Fox theme engine: choice of theme (black, dark, etc), choice of color scheme, choice of splash screen
- And many more!
Download OrangeFox recovery for your device
February 18, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31 will be available on Amazon.in

Samsung will bring the M31 to the Indian market through Amazon just like its immediate predecessor, the Galaxy M30s. This site is currently teasing the phone as one that would in many ways mimic the famous “battery monster,” including its 6000mAh battery. The camera features, however, are somewhat improving.

The Samsung Galaxy M30s was well-received as they paired triple cameras with an AMOLED FHD+ screen and a 6000mAh battery. According to new teasers released by Amazon.in, their immediate counterpart, the M31, won’t be much different-except that this time the number of cameras is 4. A’ best-in-class’ 64MP sensor is also the main shooter here.

Amazon also notes that it will be joined by others for ultra-wide angle, macro and depth-sensing functions, but its resolutions or other specs are not yet revealed. Similarly, it reveals that the Galaxy M31 will display the same quality (at least on paper) as the M30s but not its size. It will however have a U-shaped knot, a featurethat

February 17, 2020
Vivo is number #2 in India, beats Samsung

Samsung, which once led India’s smartphone market, fell into third place in the quarter that ended in December, even as the South Korean giant continues to make big bets on the still-growing rare handset sector. According to research firm Counterpoint, 158 million smartphones shipped in India in 2019 up from 145 million the year before.

Vivo, a Chinese company, surpassed Samsung in Q4 2019 to become India’s second-largest smartphone vendor. Xiaomi, with command over 27% of the market, maintained its top spot in the nation for the tenth consecutive quarter.

In 2019, Vivo’s annual smartphone shipment increased by 76 per cent. The aggressive positioning of the Chinese company’s budget S series of smartphones— priced from $100 to $150 (the sweet spot in India)—in the brick and mortar segment and acceptance of e-commerce sales helped it beat Samsung, Counterpoint analysts said.

Vivo’s market share jumped 132% between Q4 of 2018 and Q4 of 2019, according to the research firm.

Realme, who spun out of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, took the fifth place. Oppo took fourth position.
Samsung has dramatically lowered some of its handsets prices in the country and also introduced smartphones with local features, but is struggling to compete with an army of Chinese smartphone manufacturers. The firm has not responded to a request for comment.
Realme took Indian market by storm. The two-year-old firm has reproduced the country’s strategy for Xiaomi and has so far concentrated on aggressively low-cost Android smartphones being sold online.
Vivo and Oppo, on the other hand, have spread over the years to smaller towns and cities in the region, and have inked deals.

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February 17, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip gets the durability test

February 16, 2020
Install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux
There will be a lot of guides on Droid Tools about how to access certain features of the Android platform that simply are not visible to the user.

Theese will be done generally with the help of some command line Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands, a tool that Google offers for developers to debug various parts of their applications or the system, but which we can use for all kinds of neat and hidden tricks. Using the command line isn’t something that everyone is comfortable with, though, so in an attempt to teach everyone how to do these tweaks (no matter what skill level you’re at), we have been including some basic steps about how to install ADB in each of our tutorials where necessary.

Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

Phone Setup
- Launch the Settings application on your phone.
- Tap the About Phone option generally near the bottom of the list (this is hidden behind the “System” option in Google’s latest Android Oreo version).
- Then tap the Build Number option 7 times to enable Developer Mode. You will see a toast message when it is done.
- Now go back to the main Settings screen and you should see a new Developer Options menu you can access.
- Go in there and enable the USB Debugging mode option.
Next up, you will need to scroll below and follow the rest of the instructions for your operating system.

Windows 10 ADB Setup

Download ADB for Windows
- Download the ADB ZIP file for Windows
- Extract the contents of this ZIP file into an easily accessible folder (such as C:\adb)
- Open Windows explorer and browse to where you extracted the contents of this ZIP file
- Then open up a Command Prompt from the same directory as this ADB binary. This can be done by holding Shift and Right-clicking within the folder then click the “open command prompt here” option. (Some Windows 10 users may see “PowerShell” instead of “command prompt”.)
Windows ADB folder
- Connect your smartphone or tablet to your computer with a USB cable. Change the USB mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode. Some OEMs may or may not require this, but it’s best to just leave it in this mode for general compatibility.
- In the Command Prompt window, enter the following command to launch the ADB daemon: adb devices
- On your phone’s screen, you should see a prompt to allow or deny USB Debugging access. Naturally, you will want to grant USB Debugging access when prompted (and tap the always allow check box if you never want to see that prompt again).
Finally, re-enter the command adb devices. If everything was successful, you should now see your device’s serial number in the command prompt.

Install ADB on macOS

Download ADB for macOS
- Download the ADB ZIP file for macOS
- Extract the ZIP to an easily-accessible location (like the Desktop for example).
- Open Terminal.
- To browse to the folder you extracted ADB into, enter the following command: cd /path/to/extracted/folder/
- For example, on my Mac it was this:cd /Users/Doug/Desktop/platform-tools/
- Connect your device to your Mac with a compatible USB cable. Change the USB connection mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode. This is not always required for every device, but it’s best to just leave it in this mode so you don’t run into any issues.
- Once the Terminal is in the same folder your ADB tools are in, you can execute the following command to launch the ADB daemon: adb devices
- On your device, you’ll see an “Allow USB debugging” prompt. Allow the connection.
- Finally, re-enter the command adb devices. If everything was successful, you should now see your device’s serial number in macOS’s Terminal window. Congratulations! You can now run any ADB command on your device! Now go forth and start modding your phone by following our extensive list of tutorials!
Install ADB on Linux

Download ADB for Linux
1. Download the ADB ZIP file for Linux
2. Extract the ZIP to an easily-accessible location (like the Desktop for example).
3. Open a Terminal window.
4. Enter the following command: cd /path/to/extracted/folder/
5. This will change the directory to where you extracted the ADB files.
6. So for example:cd /Users/USER/Desktop/platform-tools/
7. Connect your device to your Linux machine with your USB cable. Change the connection mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode. This is not always necessary for every device, but it’s recommended so you don’t run into any issues.
8. Once the Terminal is in the same folder your ADB tools are in, you can execute the following command to launch the ADB daemon: adb devices
9. Back on your smartphone or tablet device, you’ll see a prompt asking you to allow USB debugging. Go ahead and grant it.
10. Finally, re-enter the command adb devices. If everything was successful, you should now see your device’s serial number in the Terminal window output. Congrats! You can now run any ADB command on your device! Now go forth and start modding your phone by following our extensive list of tutorials!
Some Linux users should be aware that there can be an easier way to install ADB on their computer. The guide above will certainly work for you, but those own a Debian or Fedora/SUSE-based distro of Linux can skip steps 1 and 2 of the guide above and use one of the following commands. . .
- Debian-based Linux users can type the following command to install ADB: sudo apt-get install adb
- Fedora/SUSE-based Linux users can type the following command to install ADB: sudo yum install android-tools
February 16, 2020
MTK Droid Tool – Root & Tools Features for Mediatek devices
The majority of users of smartphones use Android devices that have different chipsets. You have smartphone users amongst them only, who also use MediaTek chipset devices. Despite the fact that MediaTek chipset devices are a bit different from others.

MTK Droid tool is only designed to work with MediaTek models. It is compatible with just the same. Remember, though, that other chipset devices may not work well. MTK Droid Tool includes a Files > pwn malware that is present. This file isn’t harming your computer or phone, however.

If you own a MediaTek smartphone and want to use the latest version of MTK Droid Tool to root or flash it, then I have to assume that you fell to the exact location you should be. In this post, I listed the download links of different versions of MTK Droid Tool as well as a full guide on how to root your MediaTek computer using MTK Droid Tool. There are some of the basics and functions with that, too. Continue reading on for more.

Flashing or rooting through this tool or anyhow can void the warranty of your device. There exists a chance of getting your device bricked as well. But that is not the case every time. So whatever you choose, choose it wisely.
Your warranty will be void. Droid Tools is not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards etc…

MTK Droid Root & Tools Features

1) Supports All MediaTek Devices: If you are using an Android device with MediaTek device then you can use this tool for creating scatter files, creating stock firmware backup’s, etc. This tools supports all devices with MediaTek chipset.

2) Create Scatter File: Using this tool, you can easily create a scatter file of your firmware. You can use this scatter file to flash stock firmware on your corrupted and bricked device.

3) Backup Stock Firmware: MTK Droid Root & Tools lets you to take backup of your device’s stock ROM firmware. This is the best Windows tool for creating backup of MediaTek device’s stock firmware.

4) Backup Stock Recovery: Apart from backing up stock firmware, you can use this tool for taking backup of you device’s stock recovery. You can also restore the same using this tool.

5) Backup & Restore IMEI: Using MTK droid tools, you can take a backup of your IMEI number. After flashing stock firmware or custom ROM firmware, you can restore the IMEI using this tool.

What you need to use this tool
- MediaTek Device.
- Good, compatible and working USB Cable for the device.
- Windows PC.
- MTK USB Driver and MediaTek Vcom Driver
- Download PdaNet.
- Download MTK Root Tool.
Download latest version of MTK Droid Tool v2.5.3

MTK Droid Tool

Root MediaTek Device with MTK Flash Tool

Step 1. To begin with, the process of rooting, Go to Settings> Developer> Click on USB Debugging option.

Step 2. Now connect your MediaTek device with your PC through an appropriate USB Cable.

Step 3. You will now receive a message saying- “Drivers Successfully installed” at the time of completion of the installation process.

Step 4. Now you will need to run the Tool as Administrator. For which you will have to right click first and then select ‘Run as Administrator’.

Step 5. At the left side of the tool detects and displays device information.

Step 6. Then at the bottom of the screen, click on the Root option and if any window pops up asking permission or on mobile you receive any notification, click OK on it.

Step 7. Soon a progress bar will appear on the screen that will gradually turn yellow to green.

Step 8. Before rooting, click on the Backup Option and create a backup.

Step 9. Once the back up is finished, click on- To prepare blocks for flash tool.

Step 10. Now follow the instructions that show on the display and MDK Droid Tool will soon start rooting your MediaTek device.

And your job is done here! All you got to do now is wait. Soon the rooting process will be finished.
February 12, 2020