Root My Galaxy is an open-source tool using the GhostLock Linux exploit for temporary root access on select Samsung Galaxy ...

I rooted my first Android phone back in 2013. It was a budget Samsung running Jellybean, and within twenty minutes of flashing a custom ROM, the thing felt like a completely different device. Faster, ...

USB debugging sounds intimidating if you’ve never touched it before, but it’s just a setting that lets your computer talk to your Android phone over a USB cable. Developers use it to test apps, but ...

The market of smartphones evolves fast, and sometimes, it's hard to keep up. While some users will be catching new phones every year, others have to keep up with their devices for two, three, or even ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. People generally want the ability to use purchased devices how they see fit. Xiaomi, on the other hand, wants to maintain ...

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, ...

Unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi devices with HyperOS involves new steps and restrictions compared to MIUI, including the use of the Xiaomi Community app. The process involves downloading the Xiaomi ...

Shizuku is becoming quite popular amongst Android enthusiasts who enjoy customization or personalization on their smartphones; things which would rather require rooting their Android devices. Shizuku ...

Xiaomi Flash Tool aka Mi Flash Tool lets users flash the stock firmware on Xiaomi devices. The Mi flash tool download links of all versions are available below. Along with the links, we have also ...

The most annoying notification on a Xiaomi phone is from the Get Apps, as it throws notifications at you multiple times in a day to install a random spammy app or game, which you don’t even need. The ...