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mercredi 31 mars 2021

Samsung Galaxy A52: Everything you need to know about Samsung’s latest mid-rangers

Samsung just concluded its second-biggest launch event of 2021 and lifted the covers off three new Galaxy A series devices — the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and the Galaxy A72. The new mid-range phones offer significant upgrades over their predecessors in almost all aspects, right from their design to their specifications. In case you missed our previous coverage of the devices, here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G:

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Hands-on: A promising mid-ranger

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G Review: Exciting but far from perfect

Samsung Galaxy A52: Specifications

Specification Samsung Galaxy A52 4G Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Build
  • Plastic back
  • Plastic frame
  • Plastic back
  • Plastic frame
Dimensions & Weight
  • 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
  • 189g
  • 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
  • 189g
Display
  • 6.5-inch FHD+ SuperAMOLED (1080 x 2400)
  • 407PPI
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • Infinity-O display (centered hole-punch cutout)
  • 800nits peak brightness
  • Eye Care Display low blue light certification
  • 6.5-inch FHD+ SuperAMOLED (1080 x 2400)
  • 407PPI
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • Infinity-O display (centered hole-punch cutout)
  • 800nits peak brightness
  • Eye Care Display low blue light certification
SoC
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
    • 2x cores @2.3GHz + 6x cores @1.8GHz
  • Adreno 618 GPU
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
    • 2x cores @2.2GHz + 6x cores @1.8GHz
  • Adreno 619
RAM & Storage
  • 4GB + 128GB
  • 6GB + 128GB
  • 8GB + 256GB
  • 6GB + 128GB
  • 8GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging
  • 4,500mAh
  • 25W fast wired charging
  • 15W charger included
  • 4,500mAh
  • 25W fast wired charging
  • 15W charger included
Security In-display fingerprint scanner  In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)
  • Primary: 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.8, OIS, AF, tetra-binning
  • Secondary: 12MP f/2.2, ultra-wide, FF
  • Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4, macro, FF
  • Quaternary: 5MP f/2.4, depth sensor, FF
  • Primary: 64MP IMX686 f/1.8, OIS, AF, tetra-binning
  • Secondary: 12MP f/2.2, ultra-wide, FF
  • Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4, macro, FF
  • Quaternary: 5MP f/2.4, depth sensor, FF
Front Camera(s) 32MP f/2.2, FF 32MP f/2.2, FF
Port(s)
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Connectivity
  • LTE
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi
  • NFC
  • MST (Not available in India)
  • GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
  • 5G
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi
  • NFC
  • MST
  • GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Software One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 One UI 3.1 based on Android 11
Other Features
  • IP 67 water and dust resistance
  • Samsung SmartThings Find
  •  IP 67 water and dust resistance
  • Samsung SmartThings Find

Design

Both the Samsung Galaxy A52 variants are identical in terms of design. They feature a large rectangular camera island in the top left corner of the back panel, an FHD+ display over on the front with a centered hole-punch cutout, and a USB Type-C port at the bottom sandwiched between a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grille. The power button and volume rocker can be found on the right edge, while the left edge is left blank.

Awesome Black Galaxy A52 Awesome Black Galaxy A52 5G

As far as the construction is concerned, both phones are plastic for the most part. But that was to be expected since the vanilla Galaxy S21 also has a plastic back. Nevertheless, the phones should look and feel more premium than the Galaxy A51 as they feature a new matte haze finish and a soft edge around the camera island. The phones are also IP67 rated for water and dust resistance, so that’s a bonus.


Display

While the two variants look the same, there is one major difference between them — the display. Both phones pack the same 6.5-inch Infinity-O SuperAMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, but they offer different peak refresh rates.

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G display Samsung Galaxy A52 5G display

The regular Galaxy A52 offers a peak refresh rate of 90Hz and the 5G variant offers a peak refresh rate of 120Hz. Other than that, the displays are pretty much the same. Both phones have a peak brightness of 800nits, they are certified for low blue light emission, and they also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.


SoC, RAM & Storage

The vanilla Galaxy A52 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC that features two big cores clocked at 2.3GHz and six little cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device also features a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB cards.

The 5G variant, on the other hand, features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chip with two big cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six little cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Much like the 4G variant, it too features a microSD card slot for further expansion.


Samsung Galaxy A52: Cameras

While the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G pack different SoCs, Samsung has outfitted both phones with the same quad-camera setup. The phones feature a 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.7 primary camera, a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. Over on the front, both devices sport a 32MP fixed focus selfie shooter.

Awesome Violet Samsung Galaxy A52 camera island

The main 64MP shooter on both devices comes with optical image stabilization (OIS), it makes use of Samsung’s Tetrapixel (tetra-binning) technology to combine four nearby pixels into one and deliver 12MP photos with larger pixels, and it features multi-frame processing support for Night mode shots.

Samsung Galaxy A52 hole-punch display

Samsung has also bundled a couple of fun software features to help you make the most of the cameras, including a feature called My Filter that will let you create custom filters and a Fun Mode that will let you use Snapchat Lenses within the stock camera app. The devices also feature a Pro Video mode that gives you more controls while capturing video.


Battery & Charging

Both variants of the Galaxy A52 pack 4,500mAh batteries that support 25W fast charging. Sadly, the phones will come with a 15W charger in the box. Although the Galaxy A52’s battery capacity may not seem all that impressive compared with other devices in the same price range, the devices should offer decent battery life as they feature mid-range processors and FHD+ displays. Out of the two, we expect the vanilla Galaxy A52 to outperform the Galaxy A52 5G in terms of battery life, as it packs a lower refresh rate 90Hz display, a less powerful SoC, and no 5G connectivity.


Connectivity

The vanilla Galaxy A52 offers LTE support, Bluetooth 5.0, and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi. It also features NFC support for payments. The Galaxy A52 5G, on the other hand, offers Sub6 5G support, Bluetooth 5.0, and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi. It too features NFC support for payments. Both phones feature a dual SIM card tray with one dedicated SIM slot and one hybrid slot.


Software

The Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G run One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box. Therefore, the devices should launch with all the new features that Samsung introduced with One UI 3.1 earlier this year. But we haven’t had the opportunity to check them out at the moment, so we can’t say for sure if all the new features are available on the devices.

As mentioned earlier, the Galaxy A52 and the 5G variant also feature a couple of additional camera features, like the My Filter feature, Fun Mode, and Pro Video Mode. Although some of these features are available on other Samsung Galaxy devices, the new Fun Mode feature is exclusive to Samsung’s Galaxy A series.

Samsung has also promised three generations of OS updates and 4 years of security updates for the devices, which is in line with the company’s recent software support commitments. This makes the new Galaxy A52 phones significantly better alternatives to similarly priced counterparts that don’t offer as many updates. In fact, the device received its April security patch update on March 31, even before Google devices could receive their update.

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G XDA Forums || Samsung Galaxy A52 5G XDA Forums


Samsung Galaxy A52: Pricing & Availability

The all-new Samsung Galaxy A52 is priced starting at €349 (~$415) in select markets, while the Galaxy A52 5G starts at €429 (~$511). The devices will be available for purchase in the UK and Europe this month and in April in the United States. Samsung will only sell the 4G variant in India, and it will be available at a starting price of ₹26,499 (~$365) for the 6GB+128GB variant. The 8GB+128GB variant will go for ₹27,999 (~$386).

Samsung Galaxy A52 colorways

Samsung is offering both devices in four matte colorways — Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White.

    Samsung Galaxy A52 4G
    The Galaxy A52 4G is the latest mid-ranger from Samsung, which packs features like a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 720G SoC, a 64MP quad camera setup, IP67 water and dust resistance, and more, in an easy-to-handle polycarbonate body.
    Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
    The Galaxy A52 5G is the latest mid-ranger from Samsung, bringing along features like a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 750G SoC, a 64MP quad camera setup, IP67 water and dust resistance, and more, in an easy-to-handle polycarbonate body.

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Check out the best Galaxy S21 Plus thin cases you can get for your new phone in April 2021

Bulky smartphone cases aren’t for everybody. If you’ve purchased one of the new Galaxy S21 series devices already, you’re probably going to be on the hunt for a case for your shiny new smartphone. It’s a beautiful smartphone, though expensive too, and you’ll want to protect it in some way, even if you don’t want to completely plaster over its design. We have all of the best thin cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, in order to help you choose which to buy!

    Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Official clear cover

    Crystal clear

    This is Samsung's official clear case, and it's one of the most barebones that you can get.
    Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Official clear protective

    Crystal clear

    This is Samsung's official clear protective case, providing slightly more protection.
    Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Official clear standing cover

    Perfect for videos

    This is Samsung's official clear standing case - great for watching videos with your phone propped up!
    Spigen Thin Fit

    Spigen's thin case

    Spigen is one of the best-known brands in cases, and this is the perfect thin fit for your smartphone.
    Ringke Air

    Clear and pretty

    The Ringke Air case is incredibly thin and light, and designed to add as little bulk and weight as possible.
    Spigen Slim Armor CS

    A case and card holder!

    The Spigen Slim Armor CS not only protects your smartphone with little-added bulk, but it has a card holder too.
    Nillkin CamShield Case

    Protect your camera

    Want something that'll protect your camera while not adding too much bulk? This case might do the trick.
    TORRAS Shockproof

    Matte black

    Thin and unobtrusive with a matte black finish means that it won't change much of your new phone's feel.
    Caseology Vault

    Super slim

    This case from Caseology is super slim, adding only 0.13-inches of thickness to your smartphone.

All of the cases above will provide basic protection to your new smartphone, without adding a ton of bulk. Some of them will let you show off the Galaxy S21 Plus’ design, while others will put a unique spin on it. Whatever you may want, there’s a case for everybody. Spigen is one of the best names in the business, while Nillkin and Ringke also make great quality cases as well. If you are looking for other options, you can check out our other recommendations on the best Galaxy S21 Plus cases.

We do agree though, the Galaxy S21 Plus is a great phone to hold without a case. While the Galaxy S21 Ultra might reign as the king when it comes to the premium range, thanks to its subtly curved screen edge, the Galaxy S21 Plus retains its own allure with the typical glass sandwich design and a growingly-rare flat display. But accidents do happen, and they rarely come with prior notice. A case might look like a burden, but these thin cases are as minimal as you can get while still retaining some semblance of protection. You can opt for skins too, but they only offer scratch protection and not drop protection, as the metallic railing of the device remains exposed.

    Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
    The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is the middle child in the new 2021 flagship series, packing in a flagship SoC and a premium build, along with a decent display and camera setup.

Which of these Galaxy S21 thin cases did you choose from? Did you have any other options that are worth the look and money?

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LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 is here for nearly 60 devices

There is no dearth of custom ROM choices in the aftermarket development scene, but if there’s one that we could consider to be “the biggest” of them all, then that would be LineageOS. There are so many reasons why the LineageOS project is loved by the community, and it’s not just for all the features that the custom ROM offers on top of vanilla AOSP. Thanks to the Device Support Requirements Charter, if you choose to flash an official build of LineageOS on a supported device, you can be rest assured that your device will be running stable software that is also kept up to date against serious security vulnerabilities — often well beyond the end of official manufacturer support. Now, the team is ready to move on to its next big milestone: LineageOS 18.1 is finally here with Android 11 as the base.

LineageOS XDA Forums

Why Lineage 18.1 and not 18.0?

As is the norm, with a major version number change comes a big platform update. While rebasing of the LineageOS codebase atop Android 11’s source code does justify the “18” part, the subversion change involves something else. Instead of bumping up the minor version number, Google continues the tradition of rolling out big feature updates for new Android versions via “Pixel Feature Drop”. Hence, the LineageOS team has decided to jump up on the subversion, going from 18.0 to 18.1.


New features in LineageOS 18.1

LineageOS 18.1 comes with several new features and enhancements:

  • Security patches from April 2020 to March 2021 have been merged to LineageOS 15.1 through 18.1.
    • 18.1 builds are currently based on the android-11.0.0_r32 tag, which is the Pixel series unified
      tag.
  • Wi-Fi display is available for newer Qualcomm devices, on a device-by-device basis.
  • WebView has been updated to Chromium 89.0.4389.105.
  • The Recorder app has been vastly improved in more ways than can be counted, go leave yourself a voice-memo so you don’t forget that great idea!
    • Screen recording has been moved to a QS tile to match AOSP’s behavior.
    • The user interface has been revamped and there’s also now a UI for easily viewing, managing, and sharing your voice notes.
    • It’s now possible to choose the quality of your audio recordings to save space.
    • It’s now possible to pause and resume recordings.
  • The FOSS Etar app has been forked, improved, and shipped in place of the stagnant and largely
    unmaintained AOSP calendar.
  • The Calyx institute’s FOSS Seedvault application has been included as a built-in backup solution.
    • To use it, navigate to Settings -> System -> Backup, and “Change backup provider” to Seedvault. You can then click “Seedvault Backup” to configure, schedule, and encrypt backups!
    • Backups created with Seedvault can be uploaded on your Nextcloud instance, an external USB drive or kept on your local storage.
  • There is now an option on non-A/B devices to update the recovery image alongside the OS, just as the stock OS would!
    • To use this, either enable the option during the initial device setup, or navigate to Settings -> System -> (Show More) Updater -> Three Dot Menu in the top right -> and check “Update recovery alongside OS”.
  • The music app, Eleven now has a more up-to-date UI and integrates nicely with all the new android
    features for music players such as seeking from the notification.
  • All LineageOS apps now have support for dark mode.

Apart from the improvements mentioned above, the following changes have also been incorporated in the LineageOS 18.1 and 17.1 codebase:

  • LineageOS recovery now has a new, colorful, and fun UI that is much more accessible.
  • The firewall can block all connections now by making apps think that the device is in airplane mode.
  • The team has introduced a new expandable volume dialog UI.
  • The partial screenshots have had multiple feature additions, and ties in with AOSP’s new “instant screenshot” feature.
  • Trebuchet now supports icon packs.
  • ADB root was reworked to ensure compatibility with other 3rd party root solutions.

Additional changes

Sensitive phone numbers

LineageOS now offers a helpline contact list, which can be accessed at the 3-dot menu in the stock dialer app. All the numbers in the list are considered as “sensitive”, which means they are automatically hidden from the call log. The list of country-specific sensitive numbers is available on GitHub, and everyone who wants to help by adding new numbers can submit the changes through Gerrit.

Addon.d-v3

The addon.d module now supports additional system partitions, including /vendor, /product, and /system_ext. This change was done to streamline all backup and restore operations in these partitions.


LineageOS 18.1 – Official builds for supported devices

Now, on to the actual devices that were announced to support LineageOS 18.1. The first batch is already quite large, and given time, more developers are likely to expand the list as they complete the device bring-up and meet the requirements laid out in the Device Support Requirements Charter. Note that not all of the builds may be live at the time this article was first published, so check back to see if a build is available for your device.

Sr. No. Device and Forum Link Device codename and Wiki Link Maintainer
1. Essential PH-1 mata haggertk, intervigil, npjohnson, rashed
2. F(x)tec Pro1 pro1 bgcngm, intervigil, mccreary, npjohnson, tdm
3. Google Nexus 6 shamu Elektroschmock, npjohnson
4. Google Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi, Repartitioned) flox npjohnson, surblazer, Elektroschmock
5. Google Pixel 2 walleye Eamo5
6. Google Pixel 2 XL taimen Eamo5
7. Google Pixel 3a sargo cdesai, npjohnson
8. Google Pixel 3a XL bonito cdesai, npjohnson
9. Google Pixel 4 flame cdesai, Eamo5, npjohnson
10. Google Pixel 4 XL coral cdesai, Eamo5, npjohnson
11. Google Pixel 4a sunfish PeterCxy, cdesai
12. Google Pixel 4a 5G bramble aleasto
13. Google Pixel 5 redfin aleasto
14. LeEco Le Max2 x2 tortel, ThEMarD
15. LeEco Le Pro3 / Le Pro3 Elite zl1 codeworkx, mosimchah
16. LG G2 (AT&T) d800 aleasto
17. LG G2 (Canadian) d803 aleasto
18. LG G2 (International) d802 aleasto
19. LG G2 (T-Mobile) d801 aleasto
20. LG G5 (International) h850 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
21. LG G5 (T-Mobile) h830 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
22. LG G5 (US Unlocked) rs988 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
23. LG V20 (AT&T) h910 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
24. LG V20 (Global) h990 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
25. LG V20 (Sprint) ls997 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
26. LG V20 (T-Mobile) h918 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
27. LG V20 (US Unlocked) us996 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
28. LG V20 (Verizon) vs995 aleasto, npjohnson, x86cpu
29. Motorola Moto G6 Plus evert Jleeblanch
30. Motorola Moto G7 river erfanoabdi, Npjohnson, SyberHexen
31. Motorola Moto G7 Play channel SyberHexen, deadman96385, erfanoabdi, Npjohnson
32. Motorola Moto G7 Plus lake Jleeblanch, npjohnson
33. Motorola Moto G7 Power ocean SyberHexen, erfanoabdi, Npjohnson
34. Motorola Moto One Power chef Rohan Hasabe (Hasaber8)
35. Motorola Moto X4 payton erfanoabdi, ThEMarD
36. Motorola Moto Z2 Force nash erfanoabdi, npjohnson
37. Motorola Moto Z3 Play beckham Jleeblanch
38. Nextbit Robin ether javelinanddart, npjohnson
39. Nokia 6.1 (2018) PL2 npjohnson, theimpulson
40. OnePlus One bacon npjohnson
41. OnePlus 3 / 3T oneplus3 dianlujitao
42. OnePlus 5 cheeseburger codeworkx, jrizzoli, xingrz, amartinz, jumoog, trautamaki
43. OnePlus 5T dumpling amartinz, codeworkx, trautamaki
44. OnePlus 8 instantnoodle uLtRaNoOb
45. OnePlus 8 Pro instantnoodlep npjohnson
46. OnePlus 8T kebab LuK1337
47. Razer Phone cheryl mikeioannina, javelinanddart
48. Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337) jflteatt arco, npjohnson, side
49. Samsung Galaxy S4 (SCH-R970, SPH-L720) jfltespr arco, npjohnson, side
50. Samsung Galaxy S4 (SCH-I545) jfltevzw arco, npjohnson, side
51. Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505/G, SGH-I337M, SGH-M919) jfltexx arco, npjohnson, side
52. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active jactivelte arco, npjohnson, side
53. Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-I9515/L) jfvelte arco, npjohnson, side
54. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (LTE) gts4lv bgcngm, LuK1337
55. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (Wi-Fi) gts4lvwifi LuK1337, bgcngm
56. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (Wi-Fi) gta4xlwifi Linux4
57. Sony Xperia 10 kirin LuK1337
58. Sony Xperia 10 Plus mermaid LuK1337
59. Sony Xperia XA2 pioneer LuK1337, Stricted, cdesai
60. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus voyager LuK1337
61. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra discovery LuK1337
62. Xiaomi Mi 5 gemini bgcngm, defer, h2o64
63. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus natrium LuK1337
64. Xiaomi Mi 8 dipper infrag
65. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite platina SebaUbuntu
66. Xiaomi Mi Mix lithium balika011, blunden
67. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S polaris bgcngm
68. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 scorpio LuK1337
69. Xiaomi Poco F1 beryllium bgcngm, warabhishek
70. Xiaomi Redmi 7 onclite Dhina17

Generic Targets

With the introduction of LineageOS 18.1, the team also has another major announcement. Android Virtual Device (AVD), i.e. the default emulator environment provided by Android Studio, is now an officially supported build target. It is also possible to build GSI‘s in both mobile and Android TV configurations using these targets, although the official download portal isn’t going to host any such pre-compiled builds. Nonetheless, this is a crucial step forward for the project as it clearly demonstrates the team’s commitment to popularize the custom ROM bringup exercise.

What if my device is not listed here?

Just because your device isn’t listed here does not mean that you can’t get to enjoy LineageOS 18.1 by now. Because of its open source nature, there are a number of unofficial builds for many devices on our forums, many of which will eventually end up becoming official builds as development progresses. What’s more: most of them are, by now, perfectly stable as daily drivers, with the occasional minor quirk.

If you want to dive right in, check out this index and look for unofficial Android 11-based LineageOS 18.1 builds for your device. If, however, you’re afraid of something going wrong, then it’s wise to wait for official builds to arrive.


How to upgrade to LineageOS 18.1

If you’re not familiar with the process behind installing custom ROMs or, in general, modifying your phone, you’ll first need to unlock the bootloader of your device and install an updated custom recovery, such as LineageOS Recovery or TWRP, before attempting to do anything. Then, once LineageOS 18.1 builds become available for your device, you’ll need to install them through the custom recovery environment. Device-specific instructions may vary, so do check out the corresponding wiki page beforehand.

As for Google apps, they don’t come pre-installed on LineageOS 18.1 builds. The Open Gapps project has yet to offer Android 11 Gapps, so the team recommends you grab the MindTheGapps package instead.


New LineageOS 17.1 devices and retirement of LineageOS 16.0

While maintainers work towards bringing up devices to official LineageOS 18.1, you can still find automated weekly builds for a bunch of devices that are still supported under LineageOS 17.1 based on Android 10. Several devices have received official support for LineageOS 17.1 so far, while smartphones like the Redmi Note 7 regained its official status after being dropped out for a while. If you’re interested in trying the custom ROM on any of these devices, you can now download the recovery flashable package by clicking on “Get the builds here” on their respective Wiki pages (linked below).

LineageOS 17.1 Official Build List. Tap/click to expand.

Sr. No. Device and Forum Link Device codename and Wiki Link Maintainer
1. ASUS ROG Phone II I001D OrdenKrieger
2. ASUS Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) Z01R rohanpurohit, Jackeagle, ThEMarD
3. BQ Aquaris X bardock eloimuns, Quallenauge, Team aquaris-dev
4. BQ Aquaris X Pro bardockpro Quallenauge, Team aquaris-dev
5. Fairphone 3 FP3 dk1978
6. Google Pixel sailfish intervigil, razorloves
7. Google Pixel XL marlin intervigil, razorloves
8. Google Pixel 3 blueline cdesai, intervigil, razorloves
9. Google Pixel 3 XL crosshatch cdesai, intervigil, razorloves
10. Huawei Honor 5X kiwi BadDaemon
11. LeEco Le 2 s2 codeworkx, tImIbreakdown
12. Lenovo P2 kuntao mikeioannina, highwaystar
13. LG G3 (Sprint) ls990 Quallenauge, Team aquaris-dev
14. Motorola Edge racer erfanoabdi, Jleeblanch, SyberHexen
15. Motorola Moto E 2015 LTE surnia althafvly, theimpulson
16. Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-3/9) ahannah Jarl-Penguin, karthick111, electimon, wh0dat
17. Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-6/7/8) hannah Jarl-Penguin, karthick111, electimon, wh0dat
18. Motorola Moto E5 Plus (1924-1/2/4/5) rhannah Jarl-Penguin, karthick111, electimon, wh0dat
19. Motorola Moto G 2015 osprey althafvly, chil360
20. Motorola Moto G3 Turbo merlin althafvly
21. Motorola Moto G4 Play harpia jro1979
22. Motorola Moto G5 cedric Jarl-Penguin
23. Motorola Moto G5S montana Jarl-Penguin, wiktorek140
24. Motorola Moto X 2014 victara jro1979, linckandrea, npjohnson
25. Motorola Moto X Play lux Quallenauge, Team aquaris-dev
26. Nubia Z17 nx563j BeYkeRYkt
27. OnePlus 2 oneplus2 OzzysCmAcc, aviraxp
28. OnePlus 7 guacamoleb AshwinRC
29. OnePlus 7T Pro hotdog LuK1337
30. OnePlus Nord avicii KakatkarAkshay
31. Realme 2 Pro RMX1801 sb6596
32. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) a3xelte danwood76, Stricted
33. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) a5xelte danwood76, Stricted
34. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) a5y17lte filiprrs
35. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) a7xelte sourajitk, danwood76, Stricted
36. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) a7y17lte filiprrs
37. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015) j7elte dariotrombello, danwood76, Stricted
38. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE (N9005/P) hlte haggertk, npjohnson
39. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE (N9008V) hltechn haggertk, npjohnson
40. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE (N900K/L/S) hltekor haggertk, npjohnson
41. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE (N900T/V/W8) hltetmo haggertk, npjohnson
42. Samsung Galaxy S III Neo (Dual SIM) s3ve3gds PythonLimited, fcuzzocrea, Teledurak
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With the release of official Android 11-based builds, the LineageOS 16.0 build role is being officially discontinued. In fact, official 16.0 builds based on Android 9 Pie are no longer be published since February 15, 2021. However, the existing 16.0 branches will remain open for contributions like security patches, and developers will still be able to build new, unofficial 16.0 builds. In case you’re no stranger to custom ROM development and you would like to submit one of these devices for official support, you can follow the instructions present over here.

The complete list of devices that are being discontinued during this transition phase can be found below:


Support LineageOS

LineageOS is a community-built project made by several developers who work in their free time and doesn’t depend on a business model of any kind. If you want to support the development team, you can donate to them on PayPal which will help with server costs. You should also follow them on Twitter or on their official subreddit if you want to see the latest news or converse with some of the maintainers. For submitting bug reports, see here. If you want to help the team translate the custom ROM into your language, you can do so by following the instructions here.

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YouTube tests hiding the dislike count on some videos

The next time you watch a video on YouTube, the platform’s design could look slightly different. That’s because YouTube is testing a new design that will hide a video’s public dislike count, something the platform said is being introduced following creator feedback.

For years YouTube has publicly displayed the like and dislike count on creator videos. But the new test will change that in an effort to protect the well-being of its community. The test is also to protect creators from “targeted dislike campaigns,” which mobs can sometimes weaponize for the simple reason that they don’t like someone.

You’ll still be able see how many likes a video has, and you can still like and dislike a video. You just won’t be able to see how many dislikes a video has, which can sometimes motivate people to hit that button once they see the count going up.

Creators will be able to see the exact number of likes and dislikes a video has in Youtube Studio. YouTube said there’s currently no way to opt out of the experiment, but you can share your feedback by signing into your YouTube account, clicking on your profile picture, and finding the “Send feedback” option.

To be clear, YouTube said it’s not removing the dislike button, but instead experimenting to see what effect this has on the platform (and its creators). Likes and dislikes might not seem like a big deal to viewers, but they help boost a video’s visibility to those who aren’t subscribed to that channel. Likes are also an important way to provide feedback.

With the rise of social media, some people have questioned the value of “likes” and its effects on a user’s mental well-being. Instagram, for example, experimented with hiding the public like count on posts, but has yet to commit one way or the other. YouTube said it’s testing a few different designs that don’t show the public dislike count, so you might see something different from the example above.

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These are the best cases for OnePlus 9: Spigen, Caseology, Foluu and more

After weeks of hype and teasing, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are officially here. Both phones bring substantial improvements over their predecessor in multiple areas, including camera, processing power, design, and charging technology. Although the OnePlus 9 Pro undoubtedly stole most of the press limelight, the standard OnePlus 9 is no slouch in itself. It offers a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a triple camera setup headed by a 48MP Sony IMX689 sensor, a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support and more.

As always, OnePlus is throwing in a basic case inside the box to provide a basic means of protection against dust, smudges, and scratches. However, it’s always a good idea to invest in a case that offers more protection and a little bit of style. To help you find the perfect case for your new OnePlus 9, we have hand-picked some of the best options available on the market. Our picks cover everything from premium to budget-friendly offerings and everything in between.

    OnePlus 9 Sandstone Bumper Case

    It's all about in-hand feeling

    Look, we get it, you already spent a fortune on a shiny OnePlus 9 and don’t want to empty your wallet on a fancy case. But that doesn’t mean you should settle with that clear case that comes inside the box. OnePlus’ official Sandstone Bumper TPU cover is not only reasonably priced, it also provides great in-hand feeling and reassuring grip with its classic sandstone texture.
    OnePlus 9 Karbon Bumper Case

    Top-notch protection without bulkiness

    If the ultimate protection is what you’re after, OnePlus’ signature Karbon Protective Case is your best bet. Made with aramid fiber material, this case provides the best of both worlds: added protection and a thin, lightweight profile. The case is raised around the rear camera bump for extra cushion and the black stripes running on the back gives it a timeless look.
    Spigen Tough Armor

    Great protection at reasonable price

    If OnePlus’ Karbon Protective Case is too expensive for you, you might want to check out this Spigen Tough Armor case. Made out of TPU and Polycarbonate, the case has lifted edges around the camera and screen for added protection along with a reinforced kickstand which lets you enjoy your favorite show hands-free. It also has the company’s Air Cushion technology for shock resistance.
    Spigen Liquid Air Armor

    Slim and lightweight but still tough

    With a thickness of just 0.11mm, the Spigen Liquid Air Armor offers the perfect slim and lightweight profile that easily slides in and out of your jeans pocket. It has a textured back with anti-slip matte surface which ensures a comfortable hand grip and resistance against fingerprints.
    Spigen Ultra Hybrid

    The best of both worlds

    Spigen Ultra Hybrid features a transparent polycarbonate back and flexible TPU bumper, allowing you to show off the beautiful color scheme of your OnePlus 9 as much as you want while also protecting against bumps and drops. It also has pronounced buttons and a raised lip to protect your display and rear camera bump.
    Caseology Parallax

    Try something bold

    If you’re in a mood to try out something bold, the Caseology Parallax is definitely worth a look. Its tactile 3D design stands out from the crowd and you can pick between two stylish colors: Ash Grey and Midnight Blue. The dual-layered case is made out of hard polycarbonate and soft TPU and is drop-test certified.
    Foluu Liquid Silicone Rubber Bumper case

    Simple, cheap and gets the job done

    Besides being one of the cheapest OnePlus 9 cases around, the Foluu Liquid Silicone Bumper case also protects your camera and display with a slightly raised lip. It’s made out of high-grade liquid silicone material and can easily withstand shocks and accidental drops. What’s more? it’s also compatible with Qi wireless charging pads.

These are some of the best cases you can buy for your OnePlus 9 right now. If you want the best compatibility, OnePlus’ official cases are a no-brainer. Our personal favorite is the OnePlus Karbon Protective Case which not only looks cool but also provides solid protection against scratches and drops. The good old OnePlus Sandstone Bumper case is also a great option if you’re looking for something minimalistic with a touch of class. We also have some solid options from Spigen in the form of Spigen Tough Armor, Spigen Liquid Air Armor, and Spigen Ultra Hybrid, all of which are fairly priced and very well built. We’ll continue to update our list with many more exciting cases as and when they become available so be sure to check back.

    OnePlus 9
    The vanilla OnePlus 9 is for those who want flagship performance but don't want to pay top dollar. It offers a 6.5-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup tuned by Hasselblad, and the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

What do you think about these cases? Let us know in the comments below.

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