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Nexus

Stay tuned for tons of great Gadget Hacks for the Nexus line of smartphones, which come with the latest and greatest Android versions right out of the box.
User interface icons featuring triangle and circle shapes.
Jun 23, 2016

Unless you own a Samsung device, your Android's navigation buttons have probably always been in this order (from left to right): "Back," "Home," "Recent Apps." But depending on which hand you use to h ...

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a calendar app next to a wall with handwritten notes.
Jun 2, 2016

If you're anything like me, you rely heavily on your calendar to keep on track throughout the week, month, and year. While Android's built-in Google Calendar provides an excellent cloud-based solution ...

Smartphone screen displaying the time 10:43 with a finger pointing at it.
Apr 13, 2016

Ever since developer bponury created his TouchControl app for the Galaxy Nexus back in 2011, manufacturers and modders alike have been racing to re-implement the "Double-tap-to-wake" functionality it ...

Camera lens and flash on a smartphone.
Mar 3, 2016

The Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have identical camera hardware—in fact, both use one of the highest-end camera sensors ever put into a smartphone. The only real difference between the cameras on Google's la ...

Mobile phone screen displaying the power off notification.
Jan 29, 2016

Every phone has its issues and quirks, and the Nexus 5 is no exception to this rule. One of the most common troubleshooting questions asked by its owners is "Why does my Nexus 5 keep shutting off or r ...

Smartphone screen displaying a colorful background with app icons and a crossed-out symbol.
Jan 5, 2016

When on-screen buttons were introduced alongside Android 4.0, it didn't take long before Google added a gesture to these virtual navigation keys. Since then, an upward swipe originating from the home ...

"XPOSED FRAMEWORK NOW SUPPORTS MARSHMALLOW" cover image
Nov 15, 2015

Fans of xposed framework have something to celebrate today.. Rovo89 has released xposed for 6.0 after weeks of hard work!!! Download and start customizing!!!! ...

Mobile device with an app interface displaying various options.
Oct 15, 2015

With Android devices, there are two main ways to modify the actual operating system on a deep level—root and custom recovery. Some users may prefer the ease of use that root brings, since it operates ...

"How to Root a Nexus Device Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow" cover image
Oct 15, 2015

Android Marshmallow was recently released, and as we've grown to expect, a root method was quickly made available to devices running the brand new operating system. Legendary root developer Chainfire ...

"How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Your Nexus Right Now" cover image
Oct 8, 2015

Google has finally released the next version of the world's leading operating system—Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This latest iteration isn't as much of a visual overhaul as Lollipop was, but it packs in ...