Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 now available for the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Nubia Red Magic 5G

LineageOS can easily be titled the holy grail of custom ROMs. Throughout the year, we have seen the list of officially supported LineageOS 17.1 devices grow. Moreover, many developers take advantage of the open-source nature of the project and unofficially bring the goodness of vanilla Android with LineageOS specific tweaks to various devices from different manufacturers. The ASUS ROG Phone 3 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are among the latest devices to get unofficial LineageOS 17.1 on top of Android 10.

ASUS ROG Phone 3

ASUS’ 2020 gaming flagship, the ROG Phone 3, is packed to the brim with features. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset, a 144Hz high refresh rate AMOLED display panel, a 6,000mAh battery, two USB-C ports, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM as well as 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The unofficial LineageOS 17.1 build for the ROG Phone 3 was developed by XDA Senior Member aleasto. The first updates to the release fixed bugs with the vibration motor and time keeping without internet, but there are lingering issues with the fingerprint sensor, VoLTE, and a number of display enhancements that are being investigated. Still, we are surprised by how much already works.

Download unofficial LineageOS 17.1 for the ASUS ROG Phone 3

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Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Nubia Red Magic 5G packs in some impressive specifications, along with an interesting design and a compelling price. The monstrous gaming device features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support. Now, XDA Recognized Developer DD3Boh has released his first unofficial build of LineageOS 17.1 for the phone.

Download unofficial LineageOS 17.1 for the Nubia Red Magic 5G

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It is noteworthy that the two devices are shipped with OEM skins based on Android 10 out of the box, but if you want a near-stock Android experience, smoother animations, and a decluttered UI, unofficial LineageOS 17.1 will be of great use.

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Vivo Y51 with Snapdragon 665, 48MP rear camera, Android 11 launched in India for ₹17,990

Hot on the heels of the Vivo V20 Pro launch in India last week, Vivo has announced a new mid-range smartphone in the country: Vivo Y51. The new Vivo Y51 succeeds the Vivo Y50 that launched in April this year and brings a 48MP primary camera, a slightly bigger display, and Android 11.

Vivo Y51: Specifications

Specification	Vivo Y51
Dimensions and Weight	163.86×75.32×8.38mm 188g Plastic body
Display	6.56-inch IPS LCD 2408 × 1080 (FHD+)
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665: 4 x performance 4 x efficiency Kryo 260 CPU cores (Up to 2.0GHz) 11nm Adreno 610 GPU
RAM and Storage	8GB RAM 128GB flash storage MicroSD card support
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 18W fast charger (inside the box)
Rear Camera	Primary: 48MP Quad Pixel f/1.79 Secondary: 8MP wide-angle, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP macro, f/2.4
Front Camera	16MP f/2.0
Ports	USB Type-C port 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	4G LTE Micr0SD card expansion Bluetooth 5.0 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Security	Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
Software	Android 11 with FuntouchOS 11

On the front, the phone flaunts a 6.58-inch IPS LCD water-drop display with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 — it’s a 60Hz panel. Powering the Vivo Y51 from the inside is the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, and Adreno 610 GPU. On the back, we find a triple camera assembly stacked inside a rectangle camera module perpendicular to the Vivo branding at the bottom. The triple camera setup comprises a 48MP f/1.79 primary camera, 8MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera, and 2MP f/2.4 macro lens. There’s a 16MP shooter on the front for the selfie needs.

The battery is also unchanged from the last model, with the device still packing a 5,000 mAh cell along with an 18W fast charger in the box. The phone runs Android 11 out-of-the-box with Vivo’s FuntouchOS 11 on top. Other highlights of the Vivo Y51 include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, microSD card expansion, USB Type C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing & Availability

The Vivo Y51 is priced at ₹17,990 ($243) and comes in only one variant (8GB/128GB). Available in two colors, Titanium Sapphire and Crystal Symphony, the phone will go so on sale today from Amazon India, Flipkart, and Vivo E-Store.

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Nokia 5.4 leak suggests Snapdragon 662, 4,000mAh battery, and quad-cameras

After launching the Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 3.4, and Nokia 2.4 earlier this year in September, HMD Global is now gearing up to launch the mid-range Nokia 5.4. While the company hasn’t officially released any details about the device so far, a recent leak suggests that it will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chip, a 4,000mAh battery, and a quad-camera setup.

According to renowned leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore (via MySmartPrice), the upcoming Nokia 5.4 will feature a 6.39-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. While it isn’t exactly clear if the device will feature a waterdrop-style notch or a hole-punch cutout, the leak claims that it will include a single 16MP selfie shooter. The device will measure in at 160.97 x 75.99 x 8.70mm and weigh just 182 grams.

The leak further adds that the Nokia 5.4 will be powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 662 chip, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will feature a quad-camera setup on the back, with a 48MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait photography. Additionally, the device will offer a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, a triple-slot SIM tray with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion up to 256GB, and a respectable 4,000mAh battery.

In terms of ports, the Nokia 5.4 will allegedly sport a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The report further adds that the Nokia 5.4 will be available in two color variants at launch — Blue and Purple — and it will run a near-stock version of Android 10 out of the box. As of now, this is all the information we have about the upcoming Nokia 5.4. We will update this post as soon as we learn more about the upcoming device.

It’s worth noting that if the leak stands true, the Nokia 5.4 will be the first smartphone from HMD Global to feature the Snapdragon 662 chip. The SoC was launched back in January this year, and it has since made an appearance on the Moto G9 and the POCO M3.

Featured image: Nokia 5.3

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Google Assistant routines and interpreter mode are getting nifty home screen shortcuts

In May this year, Google launched a new app called Action Blocks that lets you add buttons on your phone’s home screen to trigger any Google Assistant command. Now, Google is bringing a similar feature specifically for Google Assistant routines and interpreter mode that will let you add home screen shortcuts for these actions.

As per a recent post from Reddit user u/PhilStation (via Droid-Life), the Google Home app (v. 2.31.1.7) is now prompting some users with an option that lets them “Add routines to your Home screen” to “Run your favorite routines with a single tap.” As you can see in the attached screenshot, the feature adds a new icon next to the ‘Save’ button within the Routines setup window that lets you add a shortcut for that routine on your homescreen. Tapping on the shortcut triggers the routine, and the Google Assistant then executes all the commands included in the routine.

As of now, this new home screen shortcut feature isn’t widely available to users. According to the comments in the thread, users running the same version of the Google Home app don’t have access to the feature, which leads us to believe that it has been enabled via a server-side switch.

Along with the new Google Assistant routines shortcut, Google has also released a new Google Assistant – Interpreter Mode app on the Play Store. As per a recent Android Police report, the app essentially adds an easy-to-use Interpreter mode shortcut within the app drawer and on the home screen.

Tapping on the shortcut opens up the Google Assistant in Interpreter mode, allowing you to quickly start a conversation with someone speaking a different language without stopping to issue a voice command first. The app is currently available in early access, and you can download it by following the Play Store link below. Alternatively, you can download the Google Assistant – Interpreter Mode APK from APKMirror.

Google Assistant - Interpreter Mode (Free, Google Play) →

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Best Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Thin Cases – December 2020

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has been around for a while now, and it finds place in several recommendations as arguably the best Samsung Galaxy phone, and one of the best Android smartphones around. Have you picked yours up yet? With the holiday season fast approaching, there will be a ton of deals on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, whether you want to go with an unlocked or carrier phone, and your shiny new investment needs protection. Maybe you don’t necessarily need the best protection, but just something to give it a bit of an extra grip in your hands. I don’t really like big, heavy cases, but I also wouldn’t use a phone without one. Some of the Galaxy Note 20 ultra thin cases shown below will offer the bare minimum in protection, while still looking good and without adding extra bulk!

Ringke Air-S Case

Light as air!

Why put a thick case on a thin phone like the Galaxy Note 20? Keep those sleek curves and guard against scratches with this minimalist case from Ringke, which protects without being too bulky.

Buy at Amazon

Otterbox Symmetry Case

Sleek and fresh

Otterbox is synonymous with tough. If you are looking for a case that protects with a hint of style, this is for you. This case is also available in black, clear, and light grey.

Buy at Amazon

Spigen Liquid Armor Case

Slim-line and mighty fine!

When it comes to cases, you've probably heard of Spigen. The company has a lot of popular products, but the Liquid Air brings added grip and a beautiful symmetry and uniformity that really appeals to us.

Buy at Amazon

ESR Metal Kickstand Case

Prop your phone up anywhere!

Being able to prop up your phone while you're out and about is one of the big selling points for this case. Others include raised screen and camera bezels to protect against scratches, and additional grip.

Buy at Amazon

Caseology Skyfall case

Slim yet protective

Instead of a thick case, show off your phone's natural beauty while keeping it protected with this beautiful Caseology Skyfall case, which is available in 3 colors. I've used one before and it's a fantastic case!

Buy at Amazon

Ancerr Ultra Thin Slim cover

Slim yet protective

If all you want is a super-slim case, look no further. This won't provide you a lot of protection against drops, but your phone will still remain sleek. It's also available in gorgeous Red and Blue colors.

Buy at Amazon

Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case

See-through goodness

Another Spigen entry, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid offers good protection without compromising on the aesthetics of your device. Show off in style with this see-through protective case - without any of the bulk!

Buy at Amazon

Samsung Silicone Cover

Minimalistic and Grippy!

Want a case with some grip that matches the color of your phone perfectly? Look no further than Samsung's official silicone cover, which comes in Black, White and 'Brown', which is actually Pink in color.

$30 at Samsung

DBrand Ultra Grip Case

Slim and Customizable

DBrand is a trusted brand of cases and skins, and they have something most of the competitors don't--the ability to customize your case. DBrand offers a bunch of different colors for your case back, while still keeping your device slim.

Starting from $30 at DBrand

TORRAS Freedom Designed

Have Torras Prop You Up

This Torras case can prop up your phone while providing a simple plastic shell to keep your Note 20 Ultra safe. It also has a three year warranty, so if anything goes wrong you can replace the case for free.

Buy from Amazon

Crave Dual Guard Protection Series

Crave Some Color

These cases have a unique advantage of being very colorful, and sometimes you just want something different looking. The Dual Guard Protection series has six colors available, is nice and slim, and even PowerShare compatible.

Buy from Amazon

Spigen Slim Armor CS

Stash a Couple Cards

Wallet cases are so bulky, but you can still grab a thin case that can fit a couple cards in it from Spigen. If you like travelling light, this case will help you do it well enough.

Buy from Amazon

Out of the cases above, there should be a Galaxy Note 20 ultra thin case for everyone. Want to still see your new shiny device’s design? Definitely grab the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. Want something a little bit unique that you can use to prop your phone up? Grab that ESR Metal Kickstand case. If you just want to go with what Samsung has on offer, there’s nothing wrong with going with the Samsung Silicone Cover either.

There are so many options, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a pretty big and heavy phone. Nobody wants a case adding even more bulk to what is already a really bulky phone!

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Spotify prepares to finally add local music playback support

Spotify often tests new features with a small section of its user base before releasing them to a wider audience. Over the last few months, we’ve spotted several such features, like local Group Sessions, auto-refresh for playlists, saving podcast episodes, and more. Last month we learned that the music streaming service was also contemplating the idea of launching a subscription podcast service and introducing new artist-created Stories. Now, Spotify is reportedly preparing to add support for local music playback to its Android app.

As per a recent tweet from reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane), the Spotify app on Android might soon support offline music playback. This feature will essentially allow users to sync their offline music library to the app and play music without needing an active internet connection.

Spotify is finally working on on-device local files support for Android!

No need to sync it from your desktop anymore pic.twitter.com/fVKiFAyxbs

— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) December 6, 2020

Once the feature rolls out, you will be able to head over to the app settings and turn on a new toggle under the Import section labeled ‘Show device files.’ Spotify will then scan your device’s internal storage for saved audio files and list them within the Your Library section on the app.

As of now, it isn’t clear whether the local music playback support will be a premium feature or not. However, given that YouTube Music lets free users play locally stored files, play uploaded songs, and download playlists containing uploaded music, Spotify should also offer the feature to free users. It also isn’t clear whether Spotify will let free users upload locally stored files for cross-device playback, but we expect the company to share these details once the feature is finally ready for primetime. We will update this post as soon as we receive more information about the upcoming feature.

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This app lets you open all installed apps on Android TV without replacing the default launcher

Browsing through installed apps on Android TV isn’t as user friendly as it is on Android. This is because both Android TV and custom Android TV skins, like Xiaomi’s PatchWall and OnePlus’ OxygenPlay, focus heavily on content discovery and content aggregation from various services. As a result, content recommendations dominate a large part of the Android TV home screen, with apps restricted to a single row on the interface. On top of that, the Apps section doesn’t list all the installed apps, lacks app labels, and arranges apps in a random order, which leads to a poor browsing experience. This is where the App launcher for TV app from the developer of EasyJoin comes in.

App launcher for TV is a simple app launcher for your Android TV that shows all the available apps on your TV in an app drawer-style interface. The apps are arranged alphabetically, and they feature labels, which makes it relatively easier to browse through apps on your Android TV.

I tried App launcher for TV on my TCL Android TV, and it brought up a bunch of additional apps that didn’t show up in the Apps section on the default launcher. Another great thing about the app is that it lets you easily open installed APKs on your TV, including those that aren’t native to Android TV. But its best feature is that it does all of this without replacing your TV’s default launcher, so you can easily go back to your content recommendations whenever you feel like it.

While it may not be pretty to look at, App launcher for TV is certainly quite useful, and you should definitely give it a go, especially since it’s completely free to use. You can download the app directly on your Android TV by searching for “App launcher for TV” on the Play Store. In case you don’t find the listing, you can open the following link in the web browser on your TV to download the app. Once you have the app installed on your TV, you can also use the Button Mapper app to remap a key on your TV’s remote to open App launcher for TV with the press of a button.

App Launcher for TV XDA Forum Thread

App launcher for TV (Free, Google Play) →

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