Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...

For quite some time now, the only way to officially get Google’s Android Debug Bridge (ADB) or fastboot tools has been to download either the entire Android Software Development Kit (SDK) or Android ...

This guide will explain how to easily install Google’s just released update to Android 7.1.2 Nougat for all Nexus and Pixel devices. After debuting Nougat in August of 2016 and an update in December, ...

For many users, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) probably isn’t a familiar term when talking about Android smartphones. But spend long enough dabbling in the ecosystem’s more advanced capabilities, and ...

Google states this is the first big maintenance release (MR) for Oreo, loaded with new features, bug fixes and other changes. Coming from Android 8.0 to 8.1 you’ll notice changes like the Pixel Visual ...

Way ahead of schedule, Android 11 is here with its first developer preview! While the beta program with its easy OTAs won’t be available for a little while yet, you can install the Android 11 ...

How to get your files off an Android phone with a broken screen - for free ...

In the earlier days of Android, modding your device was a popular hobby that gave you more control and unlocked features not found in stock Android. Custom ROMs transformed your experience with ...

Android 15 is here, but beta releases are still ongoing with the Android 15 QPR2 beta now available for Pixel – here’s how to install it. Android 15’s stable release launched for Pixel devices in ...