This issue happens when the display isn’t able to properly render the black color on your screen. As a result, it will end up displaying large chunks of pixilated blocks. In general cases, a black crush happens when the video compression is quite high due to poor bandwidth. In those instances, all the colors aren’t able to render properly and hence the blend becomes all the more visible. However, as of now, users are facing this issue even when there’s nothing wrong with their network speed....

One among them is the inability of the command to be executed properly. In this regard, many users are experiencing issues while trying to erase the system partition on their device via a Fastboot Command. But why is there a need to wipe the system partition? Well, it is mostly needed when you are trying to flash a custom ROM via Fastboot Commands (without using TWRP), or more importantly when you are trying to flash the GSI image....

As far as its customization goes, it allows you to add or remove the tiles of your choice. But that’s just about it. However, thanks to the open-source nature of the OS, you could easily increase the number of Quick Settings toggles on your Android device. So how is this possible. Well, in Android 8, we had the Overlay Manager Service API, wherein there was a loophole that allowed us to install Overlay apps [like Substratum] as a normal APK using ADB Commands, without the need for root....

And the tweak that we are about to discuss now falls in the exact same category. In this guide, we will show you the steps to install and run Windows 11 on Pixel 6A/6/Pro/7/Pro. After all, who wouldn’t;t like to test out the latest OS build for our PC onto our beloved Pixel devices? Moreover, it might give us the perfect platform to test out the yesteryear classics like Doom and Prince of Persia directly on your smartphone....

In the current state, Chrome OS Flex is still in the developer preview. So a few bugs and issues are along the expected lines. And that was indeed the case in my testing. WiFi not working, apps crashing, and there were some issues with the mouse and keyboard occasionally as well. However, the biggest catch was the fact that I had to format all my drives and not only the one where I was installing the OS!...

From flashing custom binaries to installing custom ROMs, or gaining access to the system partition, there are a plethora of modifications to try out. However, for most of these tweaks to be effectively carried out, you will need to have a custom recovery installed. And TWRP has always been the go-to choice when we talk about custom recoveries. However, it isn’t the only player in this domain. There are a couple of other names in this market that, although based on TWRP Recovery itself, yet tend to provide plenty of goodies....

Using a custom recovery, you could take a backup of all the partitions on your device and then restore it as and when required, via the Nandroid Backup feature. Along the same lines, you could easily flash all the ZIP and IMG files. This would then enable you to flash custom ROMs and mods. However, there’s always a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the flashing of the recoveries. Just a slight mistake while executing the Fastboot Command, and you could end up with a bootloop or even worse, a bricked device....

While the caveats involved [SafetyNet, Knox, WideVine Certification] do have a role to play but the major reason is the fact that the OEM themselves provides most of the features that were earlier only possible via root. However, there is just one exception. If you are looking for an exceptional audio mod, then there’s currently no player in the market that would be able to match the quality that Viper4Android has to offer....

The only way one could access the system is by entering the Google account ID and password that was previously used on this device. This stringent level of security makes sure that only the original device owner is able to unlock their device. But what if the rightful owner of the device forgets his/her account credentials? While you could request a password change, “it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account”....

Yellow states that you have used an alternate Keystore to verify the boot image. On the other hand, the Orange state signifies that the device’s bootloader has been unlocked and hence the OS wasn’t able to verify the boot image. Finally, the Red state is mostly visible in the case of bricked devices and the only way out is to flash the stock firmware. As far as the warning message goes, here’s what Orange and Red states have to say: It goes without saying that getting this warning message every time your device boots up isn’t something that you would want....

As far as its accessibility is concerned, you could access it by performing a right swipe on the home screen or via the downward swipe gesture on the status bar. And this where things being to go south. Most of us are already accustomed to accessing the notification panel via that gesture. But thanks to our muscle memory and OnePlus’ poor implementation of this functionality, most of us [myself included] end up doing a downward swipe to access the notifications which in turn opens the Shelf....

Along the same lines, its performance in the custom development is quite remarkable as well. In this regard, there are a plethora of mods and tweaks that you could try out onto your device. Likewise, you could also gain administrative privileges as well as access to the system partition by rooting your device. And in this guide, we will help you with just that. Given here are the detailed instructions to root your Nubia Red Magic 5G device via Magisk patched boot....

While some might suggest that it lacks a few customizations and tweaks, but that is more along the expected lines. With that said, there’s still a window of opportunity through which you could get more out of this ROM. For that, all that is needed is access to the system partition. In other words, you would have to root your device. Once you do so, you could try out a plethora of mods, such as Xposed Framework, Magisk Modules, Substratum Themes, and Viper4Android....

Whether it is flashing a custom or GSI ROM, installing a custom recovery like TWRP, or welcoming abode a plethora of mod, the possibilities stands endless. However, it’s the ability to gain administrative privileges that has always been at the top of the priority queue for many. if you are also in the same boat, then this guide will help you root your Poco F4/Redmi K40S via Magisk patched boot....

So while it could be an exceptional device for the general audience, the same cannot be said for the tech enthusiast. But still, those who love to tinker with their device are still going to do so, and we can’t blame them either. But on the flip side, it’s also no hidden secret that there’s always a possibility of things going south. But even if that happens, you could easily unbrick your OnePlus 11R by flashing the stock firmware via Fastboot Commands....

Working systemlessly without any modification to the system partition, it beholds quite a few nifty features up its sleeves. Apart from the aforementioned and undoubtedly the most important functionality of providing root access, it has completely streamlined the process of flashing Magisk modules. Likewise, it has some built-in provision to hide root from various apps by masking its identity and the MagiskBoot feature that allows you to unpack and repack boot images and hence root your device....

Before purchasing, I did some research on the seller Appario Retail Private Ltd and it had a mixed bag of reviews [though mostly positive, but some of the negative ones were really scary]. So I decided to put a temporary pause on my purchasing decision and head over to the Apple Store. There I had a talk with some of the staff and they all were in sync in their thought- please don’t- there’s no point in taking risks and purchasing a product from these sites....

11. Play Hidden Games in Cortana Cortana is not just your everyday assistance, it will help you in stress-related times as well. Although not a full-fledged game, yet it proves to be a great time-killer nevertheless. Just type (or say) ‘Flip the Coin’, ‘Rock Paper Scissor’ or ‘Roll the Die’ to play your preferred game. 12. Create Separate Desktops If you are among those who want a well-organized desktop, then Windows 10 has got it covered for you....

Well, not if you ask the users who had recently installed version 1.18.30. According to them, Minecraft is facing frequent crashes, lags, and freezes on their Nintendo Switch consoles. Moreover, whenever they are trying to access the server the game gets stuck in the “locating server” screen. If you are also getting bugged with any of these issues, then this guide will make you aware of a couple of nifty workarounds that shall help you resolve this bug....

A slew of issues have already bugged the game with the likes of Influential Tutorial not working, Starter Mission issue, and constant lags and latency bugging the user experience. And as of now, there has been another unwanted entry to this list. Many users have voiced their concern that they are getting the UE4 Fatal Error in MultiVersus. While some are getting this error right after launching the game, others have reported it after the anti-cheat losing screen....