Android 12 was announced at Google IO 2021, and is was launched on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on October 4. Shortly after the Google Pixel 6 launched on October 19, Android 12 became available for older Pixel phones, though the company hasn’t released an official compatibility list. Which Xiaomi phones will get Android […]
Should I update to android 11?
If you are itching to upgrade your smartphone to the latest Google’s Android operating system– Android 11–then it may be a good idea to hold onto that thought. Android 11 still has some bugs that will frustrate you and especially if you are a gamer, just stay away from Android 11 until Google fixes them. […]
Will an android app work on my laptop?
Windows 10 users could already launch Android apps on laptops thanks to Microsoft’s Your Phone app. While it could only run a single Android app at a time when it first arrived, it was recently upgraded earlier this year to be able to run multiple Android apps simultaneously. Can I run Android apps on a […]
9 android settings you should turn off?
Let’s be honest: among the endless and interesting Android features hide some settings and options that are not so useful and that you wanted to turn off immediately but then, taken by laziness, you left active. Today we’re going to show you three features you should get rid of right away! To switch these apps […]
Does android service run on main thread?
Android beginners often assume that services run in a separate thread because they are designed to run background tasks. This is not the case! By default a service will be called on the main thread. This confusion often arises because the main thread is referred to as UI thread and services are supposed to run […]
Where does android download files?
Look in the Downloads folder Like most computer, Android does come with a “Downloads” folder to store all your downloaded files. This won’t usually be available as an app unfortunately, but as a folder within a file manager. Where are my downloaded files on Android phone? Like most computer, Android does come with a “Downloads” […]
Does an android tablet need a sim card?
Most tablets only include a Wi-Fi chip and do not even provide the option to connect to a cellular network. Some tablets, however, can connect to cell towers. These tablets have SIM cards, just like cellphones, that allow them to send and receive data over cellular networks. This begs the question “Can you use a […]
Which android os is best for core 2 duo?
I have experimented a lot with my old Acer Extensa 5690EZ (4 GB RAM, Core2Duo). The only modern OS I can recommend you is Free, and bsd 32bit. Your 2GB RAM will suffice if you go for 32bit, even if you open a dozen of tabs on Firefox., free BSD is lighter on CPU and […]
Are android and samsung the same?
Android is the operating system. Samsung is the device manufacturer. One UI is Samsung’s software that lies on top of Android. Are android and samsung the same thing? No two Android models are the same. Even phones from the same manufacturer with the same name can run different software in different regions (or for different […]
Where does android store app data?
It is stored either in a dedicated directory inside the internal storage or in external storage. The sensitive data, that is specific to the app and shall not be accessible to other apps is generally stored in Internal Storage. A: Android typically stores installed apps ( .APK files) in the following directory : /data/app/. Apps […]