How to install Xposed Framework in Android Nougat 7.x

Its been more than a year since google launched their sweetest version of android, but many users were unhappy because Xposed Framework was not officially released for this version.

But some weeks ago, team PurifyOS released their unofficial version of Xposed Framework for android 7.x and this is a guide on how to install it.

Disclamer-
I, or anybody related to this project is not responsible for any damage that you cause to your phone, everything that happens to your phone is a consequence of your own actions.

All the files provided in this post for download are a property of their respective owners/developers.

One thing that this tutorial assumes is that you are familiar with flashing zip files and you have a custom recovery installed.

Magisk

If you know about magisk and have it installed already, you can skip to the next part of this guide.

Magisk is a tool that let's you install things systemlessly. (this is all you need to know about magisk for now, if you want to know more then click here)

Now you have two options, installing with magisk or without it.

I recommend installing systemlessly with magisk but if you want you can skip this part.

Installing Magisk

1. Download the zip from here

2. Take a backup of your data

3. Flash this zip in your custom recovery

4. Reboot

**If your phone goes into boot loop then download this uninstaller and flash it, your phone should boot after this. If it doesn't then wipe everything and use the backup you created in step 2. Now skip to the non magisk method at the end.**

After installing Magisk successfully, you will find magisk manager in your app drawer which means that the installation was successful. Now comes the main part!

Xposed Framework

Basic terms- 

SDK24 = Android 7.0.x

SDK25 = Android 7.1.x

Installing Xposed-

1. Download and install(apk file) the latest material Xposed Installer app from here

2. Download the correct xposed zip file and from here

(Click on magisk if you have magisk properly installed, otherwise click on classic. Then select the correct version of sdk based on your android version and download the zip)

3. Create a Backup of your data

4. Flash this zip in a custom recovery and reboot. This step is same for both magisk and classic method.

5. Reboot

**Booting takes time on some devices, like mine took nearly 5 minutes to boot so wait for atleast 6-7 minutes before declaring boot loop. If you are sure that your phone has entered boot loop then download the uninstaller from the same link in Step 2 and flash it, your phone should boot with no effect, if it doesn't then wipe everything and use the backup you created in Step 3.**

If everything works out for you then you'll have a working version of Xposed Framework.

Got any troubles? Well the comment section is for you!

Credits:
-Rovo89, for making Xposed
-Abforce, for update Xposed to Nougat
-PurifyOS Team, for make possible the build zip with source by abforce

-Topjohnwu for making Magisk and Material Xposed Installer

The Best of April Fools' Pranks by Tech Companies

We will be constantly updating this.Still, Comment down below if we have missed any :) 

The Proton Pack

This water and "slime" resistant device is the first of its kind to ectoplasmic matter( don't get it? In simple language, this device is able to catch ghosts :D )

In development for over 30 years, the Proton Pack™ benefits from the newest innovations from Sony Corporation’s acclaimed products. Weighing 6.66 kilograms/14.68 pounds, the Proton Pack™ incorporates the same STAMINA mode featured in Sony Mobile Communications’ latest Xperia™ smartphones, allowing its user to keep the battery going longer. The Proton Pack™ integrates the same super slow motion capture capability as Sony’s Cyber-shot RX series premium compact cameras, allowing users to capture the matter in 960 frames-per-second high frame rates and accurately record the movement of its target. Its embedded Sony 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector allows users to view captured matter in real time. Near Field Communications technology will make it possible to connect the Proton Pack™ wirelessly to other Sony products such as BRAVIA® televisions and Xperia™ smartphones to view, forward, and share entities, redefining the terms image capture and screen grab. The Proton Pack™ is water and slime-proof.

Pretty cool right? ;) 

The Gmail Mic Drop

When everyone in an email thread except you is wrong, there's Gmail Mic Drop. Just click that button, and you won't hear anything about that thread again. It doesn't mean you won, but it'll feel like you did.

Picture Credits: Android Police

Simple and sweet.

The Google Photos Emoji Search

"An emoji is worth a thousand words"

-Google Photos Team

Google Photos puts your memories at your ☝tips and lets you 🔍 and find your photos instantly. But sometimes, you're 🔍 ing  in a hurry: while boarding the 🚋 , carrying lots of 🛍 , or trying to find a perfect photo to match your joke's 👊line. When it’s crunch 🕰 , 🔍 ing with a full word just doesn't ✂ it. That's why they're introducing: #SearchWithEmojis.

April Fool or not, this is a pretty cool idea ;)

Razer's Toaster?

The Project Breadwinner, What do you need to make a toaster which suits your gaming rig? Simple. A toaster with some pretty cool looking LEDs :D . Moreover it is a community project, head over here and answer some survey questions to make them put some final touches. ;)

Delicious! 

Samsung's IoT

Before you say anything, we aren't talking about Internet of Things (Well, technically we are, but the IoT written there doesn't refer to that). This year Samsung has announced their new line up- Internet of Trousers. They are smart pants! The connected pants include things like a Wi-Fly, get up alert, keep-your-pants-on mode, and fridge lock. 

The Fridge Lock will be by far the best feature it would have, if it is launched in the near future.

Google/Nat & Lo

I feel this is the funniest one.

Pretty Punny :p 

realBooks

This could be, by far, the best thing to happen to digital reading after PDF.

The Smell of Old Paper :p .

Google Cardboard Plastic

This can be the potential future. This is far beyond Virtual Reality. 

The future is clear.


Via- Android Police

Youtube's Snoopavision

Watch videos in 360 degree vision, with Snoop Dogg. What else do you need in your life? Check it out- SnoopaVisionPlaylist

Your video will be ready by 30/02/2175

Charge your Tesla with Zenfone Max

Stuck somewhere in your Tesla? Need an emergency recharge? Don't worry, Zenfone Max has got your back :p 

FYI, Tesla Model 3 is not a prank.

HTC One X9

After weeks of leaks, the HTC One X9 is now official. The device is being aimed at the Chinese market to start, with folks over there looking forward to a 5.5-inch 1080p device with specs that read out more like a flagship handset than the mid-range price tag it dons.

For starters, you’re getting MediaTek’s Helio X10 chipset, a 64-bit Octa-Core kit which should be able to handle a modern Android experience quite effectively. Coupled with 32GB of storage (expandable by up to 128GB thanks to a microSD slot) and 3GB of RAM it should have no problems with any tasks you throw its way.

For camera, we’ve got a 13 megapixel OIS rear shooter that’s accompanied by an UltraPixel sensor on the flip side. There’s a 3,000mAh battery to power it all, to boot.

The One X9 is poised to be a fair bit more affordable than the HTC One A9, with its price tag starting at the equivalent of $370. That price tag could look a tad cheaper by the time it reaches other markets, though HTC hasn’t even addressed whether it’ll stretch outside of China’s shores.

[HTC via Engadget]

List of Android Smartphones Expected to Get Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS Update!

On 17 August, Google's Android development team commenced the release of the official final Developer Preview update along with Android 6.0 SDK (Software Development Kit) to programmers.

The search engine giant is expected to roll out the final public version with the rumoured LG's Nexus 5 (2015) aka Bullhead and Huawei Nexus aka Angler late September or early October.

Once the devices are released, the company is expected to deploy the new OS to its previous generation Nexus, and later release it to devices of Google's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) partners such as Motorola, Sony, Samsung, HTC, Asus, among others.

So far, HTC is the only company which has confirmed that the new update will be released to the One M8. Samsung has vaguely indicated the new Galaxy S6 series will be the first among the Galaxy S series to get Google's newest sugar-treat update

To provide a better perspective, we have a listed the flagship smartphones, which are mostly like to get the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Google Nexus series:

One of the main perks of owning a Nexus series is the satisfaction of getting the latest updates before owners of other branded phones get it. 

We are certain that the Google LG Nexus 5 (2013), the Motorola Nexus 6 (2014) and also the Google Edition series of Samsung, Sony and HTC devices will also get the update, shortly after the release of  v6.0 Marshmallow.  

There is a possibility that Google might ditch the Nexus 4; since the final developer preview Android M firmware hasn't been released to the 2012 device. As of now, it is only available to the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6

Google Android One series:

Android One series are an official affiliate of Google, so they will be one of the first smartphones to get the latest update. But this myth was busted last year, because Google took almost three months to release the update to Android One series- Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V in India. The good thing was that the company released the latest 5.1 Lollipop, directly skipping three incremental updates (5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2).

But things are about to change as Google is making arrangements to ensure there is no delay this time. Two weeks ago, it released second generation Android One series Lava Pixel V1 in India, followed by Infinix Hot 2 launch a few days ago in Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Kenya and Morocco).

Google is expected to roll out Android M to Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO, Karbonn Sparkle V, new Lava Iris Pixel V1, Nexian Journey One (Indonesia) and other Android One series launched in South East Asian markets and Africa.

Motorola:

Google's former mobile division, Motorola, has a good reputation of promptly releasing the new update without much tweaks as soon as it gets hold of Google's Android OS source code.

Motorola will release the new Android M starting with Moto X Style (aka Pure Edition in US), Moto X Play, Moto X (2014), Droid Turbo (aka Moto Turbo in India), Moto G (2^nd and 3^rd Gen) by the end of December 2015 or early 2016.

Lenovo:

Motorola's parent company, Lenovo, is expected to release the Android M update to K3 Note, Vibe Shot and to the recently unveiled ZUK Z1.

HTC:

This year, HTC launched a slew of top-end devices, including One M9, One M9 Plus, E9, E9 Plus. All the devices are certain to get the new Marshmallow update.

Last month, a HTC One M8 owner, on Twitter candidly asked HTC US head, Mo Versi, whether the company will release the new Android M series to his device. To his surprise, Versi confirmed that the device will indeed get new OS update.

So, the HTC One M7 (2013) and some mid-range and budget Desire series phones, including those released in mid-2014, will not get the update.

Samsung:

Samsung, as always, is expected to release the Android M update in reverse chronological sequence starting with the latest devices such as Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 (S6 Edge), Galaxy A8, Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge and Galaxy S5. There is a possibility Samsung might also deploy the update to mid-range Galaxy A5, A5 and the Galaxy E series as well.

Sony:

In 2014, Sony had announced to release 5.0 Lollipop to all of its Xperia Z series in early 2015, but failed to meet the deadline. Despite facing troubles with bugs riddled source code, it managed to complete the feat in May this year.

Now with the announcement of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, many will be curious to know whether Sony will release the latest OS to all its Xperia Z series. Well, the company is not likely to do an encore on all the Z series, as some of the devices featured in Lollipop update list are now more than two years old.

Based on 18 months' obligatory software update service contract with Google, Sony is certain to deploy the Marshmallow OS to the recently released Sony Xperia M5, C5 Ultra, Xperia Z3 Plus (aka Z4).

Other devices which are likely to get the software are Xperia Z3, Z3v, Z3 Compact, Z2, Xperia Z Ultra GPE (Google Play Edition).

LG:

Besides the LG Nexus 5, the company is expected to release the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS to G4 and also to G3, since the device was launched in 2014 and is yet to complete the 18-month life cycle.

Asus:

Since the new Zenfone 2 series (ZE551ML, ZE550ML, ZE500CL) and new Zenfone 2 Deluxe (ZE551ML), Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL/ZE601KL), Zenfone Selfie (ZD551KL) were released this year, they are certain to get a taste of Google's new sugar candy flavoured OS.

OnePlus:

Both the 2014 model OnePlus One and the recently released OnePlus 2 are most likely to get the update. It is expected to come via custom skin OxygenOS/HydrogenOS update.

Xiaomi:

Just days ago, the Chinese company unveiled the new MIUI 7 based on the Android 5.1 Lollipop. Xiaomi will release this update to Mi4, Mi4i, Mi3, Redmi 2, 1S, first generation Redmi Note (3G & 4G) starting on 24 August.

Since Android M is expected to be released in September/early October, Xiaomi might take two or three months to release this version, probably in the form of MIUI v8.0 to Xiaomi Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2 and other devices in December.

Huawei:

Huawei is expected to launch the new 2015 series Nexus phablet with Android M OS out-of-the-box later this year. The company, which is now in the list of the world's top 5 smartphone makers, will definitely try to bring the new Marshmallow OS to a large number of its devices, most probably to the Ascend Mate 7, Honor 6 , 6 Plus so that it retains the loyalty of fans.

Cyanogen Powered Devices

Many devices running cyanogen were launched in the 2014-15's like the OnePlus One and Yu Yureka and the YU Yuphoria! So they will definitely get the update!

[Disclaimer: This list of phones we have predicted to get 6.0 Marshmallow update is based on previous Android OS release patterns, so this is not a confirmed list, but a catalogue of probable devices. And some handsets might be missed in this table due to vast number of devices launched in late 2014 and 2015. Even the update release time-line can also get pushed, as the deployment is prerogative to the individual company. Stay tuned as we will be updating this, as and when it develops]

List of Smartphones Likely to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS:

Smartphone Brands	Likely to Get Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS	May or May-not get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS
Google Nexus	Nexus 5, Motorola Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (tablet)	Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012), Nexus 10 (tablet)
Google Android One series	Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO, Karbonn Sparkle V, new Lava Iris Pixel V1, Nexian Journey One (Indonesia) and other Android One series launched in South East Asian markets and Africa	--------------------
Motorola	Moto X Style, Moto X Play, Moto X (2 Gen), Droid Turbo (aka Moto Turbo in India), Moto G (2nd Gen & 3rd Gen), Moto E (2nd Gen),	Moto X (1st Gen), Moto G (1st Gen), Moto E (1st Gen),
Lenovo	K3 Note, ZUK Z1, Vibe Shot,	Vibe Z2, Z2 Pro, A7000
Samsung	Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 (& S6 Edge), Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy S5, Galaxy A8, A7	Galaxy A5, A3, Galaxy E-series
HTC	HTC One M8, HTC One M9, M9 Plus, E9, E9 Plus, One E8	HTC Desire Eye, Desire 820 series
Sony	Sony Xperia M5, C5 Ultra, Xperia Z3 Plus (aka Z4), Xperia Z3,Z3v, Z3 Compact, Z2, Xperia Z Ultra GPE (Google Play Edition)	Xperia Z1
LG	G3, G4, Flex 2	G2, G2 Pro, G Flex
Asus	Zenfone 2 series, Zenfone 2 Laser, Deluxe, Zenfone Selfie	Zenfone 6, 5, 4,
OnePlus	OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 via new OxygenOS/HydrogenOS skin	----------------
Xiaomi	Xiaomi Mi4, Mi 4i, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Redmi Note 2, Redmi 2 (& Prime)	Redmi Note (2014), Redmi 1S
Huawei	Ascend P8, Mate 7, Honor 6 Plus and more
iBerry feat. Elephone	Auxus Prime P8000 aka Elephone P80000 (confirmed to get Android M)

VIA- International Business Times