Just like on any Android phone, custom recovery and root access on Xiaomi Mi4i are also indispensable for a tech-savvy user. To install powerful applications and custom ROMs, strip off bloatware apps, boost performance, enhance with Xposed framework, make system backup, your Mi4i needs a custom recovery like TWRP and root access, though it involves some risk.
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (build LMY47V) update for Android One devices has confirmed and users will receive the OTA update shortly on their device. If you have not received the OTA notification message on your Android One for some reason, for example due to unlocked bootloader or cannot wait for Google for the Android 5.1.1 OTA update, you can install the OTA update manually.
LG’s latest flagship, the LG G4 is an awesome device and has great hardware specs. However, Android geeks who want to add new features, try out custom ROMs like CyanogenMod, install certain applications, remove bloatware system apps, backup entire system (nandroid backup), etc. requires custom recovery like TWRP and root access on LG G4.
CyanogenMod is perhaps the best custom ROM and it is available for a variety of phones including Moto E. Recently, an unofficial build of CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM was made available for Moto E 2015 3G variant. It is a good ROM and everything is working fine, but some users come across Google Play Service connection error on their Moto E after installing the ROM, which means they cannot access essential services like Play store and Google Now on their device.
The first glimpse of Android M is out and the preview is now available for Nexus 6, Nexus 5, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player for testing purpose. Though there is no massive visual overhaul from Lollipop, M comes with a variety of new features like the white and dark theme option, new app drawer, extended battery life, multi-window and split keyboard for tablets, and many more.
Google has announced the next major version of Android operating system, code-named Android M in its annual I/O conference keynote presentation. Where Lollipop was a massive overhaul of the operating system, both visually and in terms of features, Android M gives more attention on improving the stability and usability of the OS. It does not mean Android M will not have any new feature.