Do you have an old Android that still works perfectly well, but isn’t capable of all the things you’d like it to do—or maybe it doesn’t have these hidden Android features that newer models boast?

Android devices are full of capabilities, but some options may be locked off for safety and security reasons. Android is built with resiliency in mind, so you can't exactly do whatever you want with ...

It’s true that rooting your device is far less popular than the good old days. Stock Android grew up quite a bit and root is simply less appealing than it once was. Also, apps like Netflix, Pokemon Go ...

Samsung has locked down its phones in a big way, but a cybersecurity group has apparently gained root access to some Galaxy ...

While Android devices are highly customizable, there are some things that Google, your service provider, or your manufacturer definitely don't want you to do. This may include things like uninstalling ...

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We’ve known for a while that Google does not like rooted Android devices. This is one reason why the company is blocking RCS for rooted phones. However, it’s not the only company that’s against rooted ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Krystle Vermes is a Boston-based news reporter for Android Police. She is a graduate of the Suffolk University journalism program, and has more than a decade of experience as a writer and editor in ...

Generally, most Android smartphones come with a default font. However, smartphone manufacturers like Samsung allow users to change their font style. In other Android phones, changing the system font ...