Android Q gets successfully rooted before a developer preview is even available

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Android Q has barely been mentioned by Google publicly at this point, but we've alavailiable been hands-on and more by the next version of Android. Now, before even a developer pdescription hits the scene, one developer has alavailiable successfully rooted a build of Android Q. The best gifts for Android usersJohn Wu, the developer behind Magisk, has alavailiable successfully managed to get Android Q rooted. Further, he explains that it would be "nearly impossible" for Google to break this root method before Android Q gets a developer pdescription or a proper release. Android Q is officially rooted (before any official build is available).

Nokia 2 finally gets Android Oreo update

After nearly a year ever it got a beta version of Android 8.1 Oreo, the stable version of the update is now rolling out to the Nokia 2. The Nokia 2 is an entry-level phone that was launched by HMD Global Oy in 2017. Juho Sarvikas, the chief product officer for HMD Global detect last month that the update to Android Oreo going to eventually arrive but there going to be a trade-off on snappiness due to the phone's entry-level specs. The official statement from HMD Global alextremely said some applications may not be supported. READ MORE: Android Pie update launched for Nokia 3.1 PlusFor those alavailiable running a beta version of Android Oreo via the Nokia beta labs program, they going to be automatically transferred to the Android Oreo for Nokia 2 program.

Viber gets dark mode on Android

as declared in Following Facebook Messenger's enabling of Dark Mode, Viber is next up. Walk on the dark side 🌃 Check out our new dark mode theme on Android! Try #DarkMode Now: https://t.co/Xn0QIKbrJX pic.twitter.com/DJK22oJMNR — Viber (@Viber) March 5, 2019Upon opening the app, you ought see the notification right at the bottom of the chats list. For those on iOS wondering about dark mode, Viber's backing Twitter handle @ViberHelp confirmed that it is coming in 2 weeks. — ViberHelp (@ViberHelp) March 5, 2019Currently, dark mode must be manually enabled in the settings if you hope to switch back and forth.

Facebook Messenger for Android gets dark mode: here's how to enable it

Facebook Messenger for Android has received an experimental dark mode feature after it was first hinted at last May (via Android Police). The feature arrives following multi other recent dark mode app developments as Google prepares for native dark mode backing in Android Q. The specific, faceless crescent moon seen in the images above is the correct one (I feel like the dark moon might have been more appropriate but I'll get over it). Finally, head to App Settings and you'll find a Dark Mode toggle. The dark mode is present in most menus, making them a little easier on your eyes if you're viewing at night.

Samsung wants people to pay $2,000 for a smartphone that gets Android updates months after they're released

But at the end of the day, you're continue paying $2,000 for an Android phone that gets software updates months after they've been released. The last major Android update, Android 9.0 "Pie," rolled out in August 2018. Compare that to Apple's software updates: iOS 12, the last major software update, was made available to eextremely iPhone simultaneously, dating back to the iPhone 5S from 2013. SamsungGoogle is trying to make it easier for Android phone makers like Samsung to roll out more timely software updates. Still, we're likely years amethod from seeing Samsung phones getting Android updates within days or even weeks of their initial release, in the same method that Google's Pixel phones get Android updates as recently as they're available.