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For years now, Android's AsyncTask has been a staple tool for beginner and expert developers alike. If you've ever Googled a tutorial for any sort of asynchronous logic in Android, chances are that the first few results suggest using AsyncTask. It's not like this is a random choice, either. AsyncTask was originally created to simplify the interaction between background operations and an applicatio

Last year's Pixel 3 might have earned the award for the "most leaked smartphone in history," but the Pixel 4 is getting really close to dethroning its predecessor. A large number of the Pixel 4 leaks have been related to its software, thanks to the numerous leakers who shared the new apps online. The new Pixel 4 live wallpapers, Pixel Launcher, Google Recorder app, and Google Camera app have been

In the city of Dongguan, China, Huawei finally took the wraps off its long-rumored, first-party operating system. The OS, called Harmony OS, has been in development for several years, but it’s recently taken on a role as a key player in Huawei’s contingency plan since the U.S. enacted a trade ban on the Chinese technology company. At the Huawei Developer Conference, Huawei finally shared the f

Google's open-source Chromium browser is the basis for many web browsers that aren't developed by Google. Microsoft Edge for Windows, Brave Browser, and Opera are just some of the major web browsers running on the Blink browser engine (Chromium's browser engine.) Although these browsers all run on the same engine, the features they support can be wildly different. Two features that are missing on

A few days ago, we reported that Google is starting to block uncertified Android devices from accessing Google Play apps and services. That means that any device that isn't certified by Google will no longer be able to download and use apps like Gmail, Google Maps, Google Play Music, Google Photos, and more. There's a huge market for devices that don't ship with Google apps out of the box, ranging

A DNS (Domain Name Server) is what translates a website address from a URL that you enter to an IP address which your computer actually connects to. For example, when you type "www.xda-developers.com" into your browser, your computer queries a DNS which looks up and returns the IP address "209.58.128.90" to the client. This process is hidden from the user, but every website you visit (so long as i

As many of you may well be aware, the Android operating system is powered by the Linux kernel underneath. Despite the fact that both Android and GNU/Linux are powered by the same kernel, the two operating systems are vastly different and run completely different types of programs. Sometimes, however, the applications available on Android can feel a bit limited or underwhelming, especially when com

Several months ago, Google added something called “SDCardFS” to the official AOSP branches for the Linux kernel. At the time, the move was noticed only by some kernel developers, but otherwise flew under the radar of most users. No surprise there considering the fact that most users, including myself, do not really know what goes on under the hood of the Android OS and its kernel. However, the mos

When Android 7.0 Nougat was first announced early in 2016, it brought with it a much-requested feature to the Android platform — multi-window support. Most people are aware of the split-screen multi-window support enabled by default on all Android Nougat phones and tablets. Android TV devices with Android Nougat come with support for picture-in-picture multi-window support. However, there is a thi

Earlier this month, Qualcomm invited journalists to a virtual Snapdragon Tech Summit where they announced the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Qualcomm's latest 8-series SoC brings major improvements to image processing and machine learning but only incremental improvements to CPU and GPU performance. To find out just how much more powerful Qualcomm's latest chipset is, we typically get the opportu

Despite the fact that tens of thousands of users actively pore over the Linux kernel source code actively looking for security flaws, it's not unheard of for serious bugs to go unnoticed. After all, though the chances of missing something incredibly serious are lowered by having more eyes auditing the code, we're all still human and are bound to make a mistake. The mistake this time seems to be qu

It's hard to deny that Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, regardless of the platform. It comes pre-installed on all Android smartphones and Chromebooks, and has become the browser of choice for many people on Windows computers because it syncs your data across all Chrome devices. Even if you use alternatives like Brave or Microsoft Edge, those browsers still use the Chromium en

Ever since we first saw ART appear alongside the release of Android 4.4 KitKat, we all knew that it would eventually replace the aging and relatively inefficient Dalvik runtime compiler. Well folks, the time is now upon us, as commits made late last night to the AOSP master branch show Dalvik getting the axe and ART being set as the default. The changes in question are in the form of merged commit

So the long awaited Google Nexus 5 is finally here. And with the new device, comes a new version of Android: version 4.4 "KitKat." About two months ago, Google announced the name of their latest version of Android. However, not much was said about the OS, and what would be different from 4.3 Jelly Bean. This comes in stark contrast to the Nexus 5's hardware, which was pretty much a done deal seemi

Readers like you help support XDA Developers. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. If you are a newcomer in the Android modding scene, then the name Xposed Framework probably doesn't ring any bell. Nonetheless, it's not something exotic for veteran tinkerers. With root access, the framework hooks into ART (the Android runtime) and lets a

The best thing about Android is that it gives you complete control over a host of features and customization options with which you can tweak your experience in no time. Being able to change the home screen launcher, for instance, is a great feature as it allows you to give a completely new look to your phone's UI. It helps you switch things up a bit if you're tired of the default UI without havin

Organizing APKs on your PC is quite a tedious process. More likely than not, they're probably named as nonsensical gibberish, and trying to find a specific APK is akin to the 'needle in a haystack' cliche. That's probably why apps such as ApkRenamer are great tools for the typical Android user. If, however, you're looking for something that does the same thing on your PC, you may want to check out

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Most of the best phones on the market run Android, and it's preferred by many for being a more open operating system than Apple's iOS. However, there are many things on Android that are also hidden from the average user. Thankfully, many of these capabilities can be accessed by using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB). If you're wondering how to set it up, we're here to help with that. What is the And

Google has been publishing monthly security bulletins since August of 2015. These security bulletins contain a list of disclosed security vulnerabilities that have been fixed which affect the Android framework, Linux kernel, and other closed-source vendor components. Every vulnerability in the bulletins was either discovered by Google or disclosed to the company. Every vulnerability listed has a C

One of the many steps in doing almost anything with any Android device on a Windows PC is making sure that the device drivers are installed. Usually, this requires installing a proprietary, OEM-specific application. This can be time consuming, especially for users or developers who have multiple devices. Sometimes, it can be downright annoying, as many root methods and other processes require that

The stories behind LineageOS and XDA are inexorably linked. The custom Android flavor has given hundreds of thousands of users a chance to unlock their smartphones' full potential, and in many cases, give it a lease of life way beyond what the manufacturer intended. But, ahead of our big LineageOS-related news tomorrow, if you’ve never stopped to think about how it all started, or you want a remin

Everyone has experienced the desire to program at one point or another. However, there are generally four limiting factors: Time Constraints, Study Material, Mental Blocks, and Attention Span. So clear your schedule, clear your mind, and self-medicate your ADD with a nice cup of your favorite coffee because here's the material you need to learn how to program. The hardest part of learning to progr