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However, before you could try out any of these tweaks, you will have to first checkmark an important prerequisite off the list- the device’s bootloader needs to be unlocked. For carrier-unlocked devices, that isn’t a problem as you just need to execute the fastboot flashing unlock command to get this job done. But that isn’t the case with carrier-locked devices as you might have to go through heaps and bound, and if lucky enough, you might be able to carry out this task....

However, in spite of all the goodies that it has to offer, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concerns that they are unable to pair their Oculus Quest 2 controllers. And if they somehow manage to get the controllers paired, it gets disconnected in a matter of minutes. The issue is equally troublesome for first-time users as they are unable to proceed past the pairing setup....

In this regard, numerous users have voiced their concern that they are getting ‘Bios Error’ (0x00050017) on their Xbox consoles when trying to launch DayZ. The accompanying error message reads out: Communication error, resource unreachable or unavailable. [ExchangeXBOXAuthCode] :: 0x800C0008. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround to rectify this issue. Follow along. Fix DayZ ‘Bios Error’ (0x00050017) on Xbox To resolve this bug, you will have to log in to your router’s page, head over to the security section, and unblock the bitstudio....

Talking about OxygenOS 11 exclusive features, you get New visual design, Comfortable one-handed mode, and finally an Always-on display feature with 11 new clock styles. Along the same lines, there are New live wallpapers, New OnePlus Sans font, Optimized Dark Mode, Multi-user Zen Mode with three new themes. Likewise, there is a New Gallery, New Settings menu, and a Modified weather app. Well, this is just the beginning. Apart from the aforementioned ones, your device will also be welcoming some Android 11 exclusive features....

Many Windows 11 users have voiced their concern that they are getting the ‘Invalid Access to Memory Location’ error while trying to use the Google Drive app. As a result of which they aren’t able to move or save files from their PC over to the cloud storage service. in this regard, users have already tried the basic workarounds of reinstalling the app or using an app like AirDrive to map Drive to Windows, but to no avail....

So what exactly is a cow partition? Let’s check it out below. After that, we will also make you aware of the steps to verify whether the COW partitions are present on your Android device or not. And if they are there, then we will list out the instructions to delete the, using two different methods. So without any further ado, let’s get started. What is COW Partition in Android?...

One such tweak was the overhaul of the Windows built-in screenshot tool. Known as Snipping Tool, it allows you to easily capture the portion of the screen [or the entire screen] just by using the Windows+Shift+S shortcut keys. But apart from being blessed with a new settings page, there has been another change to this app that wouldn’t be welcomed by many- it will now automatically save all your screengrabs to the Pictures > Screenshots folder....

However, in some instances, the actual requirement of the cores might not be in sync with what the OS thinks is the right number. As a result of which, the task that you currently executing might be slow and laggy. Fortunately, we do have the option to manually enable the required number of cores when a particular task is in progress. When you do so, the workload will now be divided among more cores, and this should translate to a better and improved CPU performance....

Be it for the notification panel, settings menu, or system apps, all of them would adopt the prominent wallpaper color. However, it seems some users are having an issue or two using this feature with the keyboard app from Google. According to them, they are unable to enable/apply the Material You theming engine in the Gboard app on their Android 12 device. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide shall help you out....

However, that isn’t the only firmware that OnePlus has. It also comes with an OPF Firmware that is flashed via the MSM Download Tool, when your device is booted to the Emergency Download Mode. And as of now, there are many users who are looking to get hold of the contents of this firmware, mainly because of the prog_firehose_lite.elf or prog_firehose_ddr.elf files that it beholds. Along the same lines, you will also be getting all the required partitions files for your device in MBN, IMG, BIN, and ELF formats....

It all started when the streaming giants started sending out emails to users that they (Roku) aren’t ready to accept Google’s ‘unfair practices’ and hence the users might see the last of YouTube on the Roku platform. And it turned out to be somewhat true. Moreover, YouTube recently added a new feature named Go to YouTube TV that allowed users to access YouTube TV right from within the YouTube app itself....

Its latest flagships in the form of OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, in spite of top-level specs, were felt by many to be slightly on the higher side. However, the company seems to finally put all such doubts to rest with the Nord series. Apart from its below-par depth and macro camera lens, there isn’t much to complain about. Rather there are quite a few features and specs that definitely deserve a shootout....

For example, the developers now have more granular controls over the testing environment as they could easily toggle on/off the desired opt-in functionalities and then perform their test accordingly. All in all, it’s no hidden secret that the builds are still in their early stage and mostly aimed at tech enthusiasts. So if you belong to this domain and wish to get a taste of the Tiramisu dessert, then this guide shall give you a perfect offering of the same....

One among them is installing the official firmware onto your Oculus Quest 2 via the ADB Sideload feature. But since the developers already roll out an update at regular intervals, why is there a need to opt for this manual approach. Well, there could be quite a few reasons. for some, if the update is rolling in batches and you haven’t yet received it, then you could ask for the firmware from one of the users who have been blessed with this update and then flash it onto your VR....

While the ability to gain administrative privileges was available on the first day itself, even the popular custom recovery TWRP has made its way for this device. But that’s not it. The latest version of one of the most popular custom ROMs, LineageOS, is now available for your device. The icing on the top is that it’s already in the official state. So without further ado, let’s start off with the guide to install the latest LineageOS 18....

Likewise, the Samsung keyboard, Bixby Routines, Productivity, and Media and Device Control are also among the gainers from this update [official changelog]. However, that isn’t the only good news in store. The device already beholds quite an impressive specs sheet considering the price segment to which it belongs. Along the same lines, it has never been shy of being among the frontrunners in the custom development domain. In this regard, the OEM has released the kernel source code for this device and the developers seem to have extracted maximum benefits out of it....

This will in turn allow flashing tons of mods and tweaks onto your device. Talking about which, it is the ability to flash ROMs that has always been at the top of the checklist for the tech enthusiast. In this regard, there’s already a plentitude of custom ROMs available for these sets of devices. However, the users have their priorities set on the one from the Xiaomi EU Community. This is perhaps the best optimized custom ROM that comes with a host of other benefits....

As of now, you could easily unlock the device’s bootloader and gain administrative access by rooting your device via Magisk. This will then allow you to flash a plethora of mods such as Magisk Modules, Xposed Frameworks, Substratum Themes, Viper4Android among others. However, this is just one side of the coin. Once you root your device, it will end up trigging the SafetyNet. As a result, banking and payment apps as well as games like Pokemon Go wouldn’t function on your device....

Thanks to the open-source nature of Android. there are a plethora of things to try out. For newcomers, they could theme their device, apply tons of icon packs, try out custom launchers, etc. On the other hand, the tech geeks take this a step further and tweak their device OS in the form of the root, or even try an altogether different OS based on Android. The latter is possible via custom ROMs like LineageOS, HavocOS, etc....

From the likes of flashing Magisk Modules and Xposed Framework to overclocking the CPU by flashing a custom kernel, the possibilities stand endless. However, before you could try out any of these tweaks, you will have to first root your Asus ROG Phone 6/Pro via Magisk patched boot.img file. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So without any further ado, let’s get started....