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Developer Options

There’s a ton of new Developer Options in Android Q. As I mentioned before, there’s a new “force desktop mode” option that I couldn’t get working. Support for enabling freeform windows seems to be back, and once the option is enabled you’ll be able to launch freeform multi-windows by long-pressing on an app icon in the recent apps overview. Freeform multi-windows are possible to get working on Android Pie, but that Android version changed the way it’s accessed.

I found a new “Game Update Package Preferences” which asks you to select a graphics driver. I don’t have enough information about what this does yet, but once I do I’ll post an update. There are a lot of new feature flags, only some of which actually work. One of them enables a shortcut to a built-in screen recorder provided by the SystemUI. This screen recorder can be accessed by long-pressing on the screenshot button in the power menu, but the UI is currently unfinished. (The power menu also has a new shortcut to launch the emergency dialer.) Another feature flag allows for the current wallpaper to be shown on the Always on Display. This is a feature on the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, but it’s now being made available in AOSP for any device with an Always on Display feature to take advantage of.

Speaking of the Always on Display, the setting has been moved to Display –> Lock screen display. The battery icon in the Always on Display also seems to have shifted from the center of the screen to the top-right.

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Permissions Revamp

If you thought Android P was for privacy, wait until you see what Google is planning for Android Q. There’s a huge permissions revamp in the Settings app that allows you to get an overview of permission access by apps and restrict certain permissions like location only while the app is in use. The permission page for each app is also revamped, and you can quickly see which apps have been allowed or denied access to a certain permission (like the microphone.) The app info screen has also been revamped, giving you quick access to open the app, uninstall the app, or force stop the app.

The updated permissions dialog seen in the fifth screenshot from the left is also used for any permission request, such as storage access in Google Chrome. Lastly, you can see when an app is actively using location permissions by pulling down the status bar and tapping on the top-right hand location icon that appears. If you do, a dialog pops up telling you which apps are accessing your device’s location. If no apps are accessing location, then you won’t see a location icon in the status bar.

2010

Jan 10 XDA-Developers is bought by JB Online Media, LLCJan 10 A forum is created to facilitate Developer feedback and new titles for Developers are proposedFeb 10 A new revamped Portal is launched with much improved news writing as a focusJan 27 XDA adds the first non-HTC device forumsJan 31 New Registrations average 2400 per dayMar 01 The Title News Writer is given to those writing for the PortalMar 10 Users given the ability to Rate threadsMar 19 WP7 Development Forum AddedApr 04 XDA Android App launchedApr 26 XDA gets Official  handleMay 17 egzthunder1 appointed as Portal AdminMay 17 MikeChannon appointed as Forum AdminMay 25 A new tier of Moderators is created to cover individual forums. There is now a Senior Tier in a supervisory role supported by a much larger group of Forum Specific Forum Moderators (FSFMs)Jun 01 Flar (Forum Admin) retiresJun 10 The XDA 2010 style is introduced. The yellow days are over! (unless you choose the “Classic” Theme)Jun 21 Older devices moved to “Legacy” status due to never ending list of forums.Jun 21 Compact View mode introducedJuly 20 Old Wiki migrated to MediaWikiJun 25 Vote to front page feature addedAug 16 XDA clarifies the GPL policy, given the importance of open source developmentSep 02 XDA embraces the “tablets” in addition to phones. Original Galaxy Tab added as the first (of many)Oct 21 iPhone-Developers.com launched as an xda community siteNov 26 XDA-TV is announced
Dec 10 Thanks Button added to reduce “thanks posts” in threadsDec 10 A new Committee of Senior Mods is created to appoint, review and monitor both Moderator tiers (Moderator Committee)

2013

Jan 5 Added Android Stick Computers forumJan 13 Q&A Forums renamed to Q&A, Help & TroubleshootingJan 16 New Registrations average 2000 per day.Jan 16 An average of 1650 new threads and 40000 posts per dayFeb 4 Added Smart Watches forumJul 3 A major new database of ROMs,  Kernels and Tools called DevDB is pilotedAug 8 XDA Development Database Enters Stage Two RolloutAug 9 – Aug 11 XDA achieves major-name sponsorship for its first Conference by and for Developers XDA: DevCon, hosted at the Conrad Hilton, Miami Florida:  Link 2  XDA: DevConAug 17 New XDA mobile app, XDA Premium 4 is released.Sep 12 Google log-in is enabled for new member registrationsSep 16 Sony Cross-Device Development Forum pilot is announced.

Best Xposed Modules

Now that you’ve got everything set up and you’re ready to install some modules, let’s start with some of the best ones. Here is a short list of great modules to download. Check out our full list for even more.

Note: Be sure to check which version of Android and Xposed these modules require. They don’t all work for the same versions.

Amplify Battery

Battery life is something you can really improve with Xposed modules. Amplify is a mod that instantly gives you more juice. By default, it will make a difference, but you can enjoy more improvements if you adjust the settings. The mod allows you to easily see what is causing battery drain. It will show you which things are safe to limit so you don’t accidentally break something. Amplify requires a paid “pro” version to unlock some features.

CrappaLinks

CrappaLinks is a very popular mod that improves the experience of launching default apps with links. Sometimes an app will open a YouTube link in a browser window instead of the YouTube app. This can be very annoying. CrappaLinks fixes this problem and it doesn’t take many configurations.

Greenify

Greenify is a popular app even for non-rooted users, but as an Xposed module, it can do a lot more. Greenify allows you to “hibernate” apps when the phone is locked. Apps that you don’t use often or don’t need to be constantly awake can be put to sleep. This saves battery life when your phone isn’t being used. Greenify will help you choose the apps that are using the most resources in the background. It’s an excellent tool even if you don’t have Xposed.

NeverSleep

NeverSleep allows certain apps to prevent the display from sleeping. Instead of adjusting the screen lock time for the entire system, you can adjust it on an app-by-app basis. You might find this useful for a reading app or a cookbook app. It’s a simple tool but it can be very useful.

XUIMod

As the name implies, XUI is all about the system UI. The module includes tweaks for the clock, battery, animations, lock screen, notifications, and more. Even little things like the AM/PM on the clock can be changed.  If you notice little details like that, this is a great mod for just slightly tweaking little things and changing the overall look.

Miscellaneous Findings in Android Q

Lastly, here are a few more things we found in this early leaked build:

• There is a new “sensors off” Quick Settings tile that seems to disable all radios and turn on airplane mode. It might be set up to do more in the future, but that’s what I’ve found so far. It’s possible that this will be a tin foil hat mode to disable all sensors on the device that can’t normally be turned off (accelerometer, gyroscope, etc.)
• The screen lock setting has two new options: “SmartLock only extends unlock” and “Lock screen when trust is lost.” The former lets a trusted device keep your smartphone awake for longer, but doesn’t allow it to unlock the device once it has been locked. The latter option will lock the smartphone when the last trusted device is no longer trusted.
• The built-in files app now lets you filter by images, documents, audio, video, etc. when browsing directories.
• The app installation dialog is no longer full-screen. Instead, it’s a pop-up like on tablets.

That’s all I’ve found from my brief time using this Android Q build on the Google Pixel 3 XL. This build didn’t have any Google Pixel customizations nor did it have any pre-installed Google apps, so there’s bound to be a lot more for me to discover. I’ll be digging through the SystemUI and framework to learn more about the new Android Q platform and will follow-up with another article on my findings. Stay tuned.

Update 1: Added more details on the dark theme with respect to notifications and third-party apps. Added a bit about the updated permissions dialog. Also added information on the app installation screen.

Update 2: Added details on the location icon being shown in the status bar when your location is being used.

List of Android Oreo (Android 8.0) Unofficial Ports – Constantly Updated!

ASUS

• ASUS ZenFone 5: AOSP Oreo by tank0412[T00F/G]
• ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser:
  • ZE550KL (Z00L / Z00LD), ZE550KG (Z00W / Z00WD), ZE600KL (Z00M / Z00MD / Z00MDD):  LineageOS 15.0
  • ZE551KL (Z00T / Z00TD), ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (Z00U / Z00UD / Z00UDH / Z00UDB), ZE601KL (Z011 / Z011D / Z011DD):  LineageOS 15.0

HTC

• HTC One M8:  LineageOS 15.0 for HTC One M8
• HTC One M8 (Dual SIM):  LineageOS 15.0 for HTC One M8 Dual SIM
• HTC 10:  Pure Fusion OS

LeEco

• LeEco Le Max 2:  LineageOS 15.0 (OREO)
• LeEco Le Pro 3:  LineageOS 15.0 for LeEco Le Pro3

Lenovo/Motorola

• Lenovo A6000/Plus: AOSP Oreo for Lenovo A6000/Plus
• Lenovo K3 Note: 20171006 LineageOS 15.0 another alpha test build
• Lenovo K6/K6 Power: LineageOS 15.0 for Lenovo K6/Power (karate)
• Lenovo P2:  Alpha Aex 5
• Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus:  LineageOS 15.0
• Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus):  AospExtended ROM V5.0
• Moto E 2014:  LineageOS 15.0 UNOFFICIAL
• Moto E 2015:  Unofficial LineageOS 15.0
• Moto G 2013:  LineageOS 15.0 For Moto G 2013
• Moto G 2013 4G:  LineageOS 15.0 For Moto G 2013 4G
• Moto G 2014:  LineageOS 15.0
• Moto G 2014 LTE:  LineageOS 15.0
• Moto G 2015:  Unofficial LineageOS 15.0
• Moto G4 Plus:  LineageOS-15.0
• Moto G5 Plus:  LineageOS 15.0
• Moto G5S Plus:  LineageOS 15.0
• Moto X 2014:  LineageOS 15.0 UNOFFICIAL
• Moto Z:  Lineage OS 15.x
• Moto Z Play:  Unofficial LineageOS 15.0

Nexus

• Nexus 4:  Unlegacy Android Project
• Nexus 5: AOSP Oreo for Nexus 5
• Nexus 6: -S.i.X.AOSP.ROM-R3Ds
• Nexus 7 (2013):  LineageOS 15.0 for Nexus 7 2013
• Nexus 9 WiFi: LineageOS-15.0 For Nexus 9(WIFI)

OnePlus

• OnePlus One: AOSP Oreo for OnePlus One
• OnePlus X: LineageOS 15.0
• OnePlus 2: LineageOS-15.0
• OnePlus 3/3T: LineageOS 15.0
• OnePlus 5:  Homemade Oreo for OnePlus 5

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy Core Prime:  LineageOS 15.0
• Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2:  LineageOS 15.0
• Samsung Galaxy S2:  LineageOS 15.0
• Samsung Galaxy S4:  The Android Open Source Project Oreo
• Samsung Galaxy S5:  LineageOS 15.0 for klte
• Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini: [G800F/M/Y] LineageOS 15.0 for G800F/M/Y
• Samsung Galaxy S6: Android O for Samsung Galaxy S6
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2: LineageOS 15.0
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014:  Android AOSP 8.0.0 – Oreo – n1awifi

Sony

• Sony Xperia M2:  Lineage 15.0 | ALPHA | Development & Discussion
• Sony Xperia SP:  AOSP Oreo for Xperia SP
• Sony Xperia T/TX/V:  AOSP Oreo for Xperia T/TX/V
• Sony Xperia XZ:  Pure AOSP Rom
• Sony Xperia XZ Premium:  AOSP 8.0 for Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Wileyfox

• Wileyfox Storm:  AOSCP 5
• Wileyfox Swift: Lineage OS 15.0

Xiaomi

• Xiaomi Redmi 1S:  Lineage OS 15.0 for armani
• Xiaomi Redmi 2:  AOSP Oreo for Redmi 2
• Xiaomi Redmi 3: LineageOS 15.0 | ido | Beta 1
• Xiaomi Redmi 3S: XPerience 12
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon):  LineageOS 15.0 [29/09/2017]
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:  LineageOS 15.0
• Xiaomi Mi Max:  AOSP Oreo – MOD
• Xiaomi Mi 3/Mi 4: Aosp
• Xiaomi Mi 4C:  LineageOS 15.0 for libra/aqua
• Xiaomi Mi 4i:  LineageOS 15.0
• Xiaomi Mi 5:  The Android Open Source Project OREO
• Xiaomi Mi 5S:  LineageOS 15.0
• Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus:  LineageOS 15.0

YU

• YU Yunique:  Unofficial LineageOS 15.0
• YU Yureka/Yureka+:  LineageOS 15.0 for Yureka/Yureka+

Miscellaneous Devices

MeMOPAD10 FHD: 8.0.0]LineageOS 15.0 Unofficial

Android Oreo has been around for just a few weeks, and we already bear witness to the OS reaching devices which would likely otherwise never see the update at all. So if you see a device you own in the list, be sure to head on over and drop in a thanks to the developers who volunteer their free time to ensure users like you don’t miss out.

Keep in mind that this not a comprehensive list of all existing ‘first’ Android 8.0 Oreo builds for all devices. We’ve tried to restrict ourselves to devices where bootable builds were publicly available. But because of the sheer number of device subforums that we support, it is not possible to remain completely up-to-date on the status of Android Oreo for every device.

So we ask you, our readers and forum dwellers, to help populate this list. If there is a device that has an Android Oreo build but is not on the list, please let us know in the comments down below! Be sure to link us to the relevant thread where a publicly available download link is present and the Android 8.0 ROM boots as a bare minimum.

Please do mention a link! We merely link to existing threads, so if the thread can not be found, it is unlikely to appear here.

2012

Jan 18 XDA-Developers blacks out in support of the anti-SOPA/PIPA protests that would curb internet freedomsJan 31 An average of 1600 new threads and 36000 posts per dayJan 31 New Registrations average 1800 per dayFeb 02 Willverduzco takes over as Portal AdminFeb 02 Portal focus shifted to development not general/consumer mobile newsFeb 07 Marketplace rules revamped and restrictions added to prevent scamsFeb 24 XDA Premium HD for Tablets ReleasedMar 02 JimmyMcGee made head of XDA TVMar 29 Recognized Developer code of conduct published on PortalMar 29 Recognition is given to XDA’s top developers who will be titled “Elite Recognized Developers“Mar 29 New titles are Awarded: Recognized Themers and Regognized Contributors each group having their own private chat forums.May 01 bitpushr replaces kernelpan1c as our sysadminMay 19 Beta testing begins on XDA 2012 beta theme (to be later renamed to XDA 2013)Jun 05 “XDA Developers’ Android Hacker’s Toolkit: The Complete Guide to Rooting, ROMs and Theming” book is releasedJun 13 XDA posts its stance on GPL complianceJun 15 Appointing of Liaisons for RC-RT group to have a more consolidated approachJun 19 XDA 2013 Theme (Beta) IntroducedJul 03 Tightened guidelines for accepting RCs and RTsJul 03 Training for XDA forum-specific mods rolled outJul 03 Banning Policy announcedAug 31 Free XDA Build Server goes live for Recognized DevelopersSep 03 Decision to close legacy forumsSep 12 Comment system on the Portal moved to DisqusSep 18 A new “Thanks Widget” is added to the forum sidebar to help find most useful posts within a threadOct 09 All registered members can use Thanks (not just those with >5 posts)Oct 09 Recognized Developer program re-opened with streamlined processes and tighter restrictionsOct 10 New forum created for the Raspberry Pi Android deviceNov 12 Added the first Developer Discussion forum for devs to “talk shop” in GNII and GSIIINov 12 jerdog heads up Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) relationsNov 30 The XDA-Marketplace is closedDec 20 XDA-Developers is 10 years old!Dec 20 The XDA-University is revealed.Dec 15 Forum Moderators are reorganized into OEM and carrier-based teams instead of being allocated to just one or two specific forums, thus giving each forum coverage by six to ten moderators

How to use Xposed

As we’ve mentioned, Xposed is a framework that allows for the installation of add-ons called “modules.” These modules can do a lot of really cool things. This is the core functionality of Xposed, and it’s super easy to use. All you need is the Xposed Installer app, which you should already have.

1. Open the Xposed Installer app
2. Open the menu and navigate to the Download section
3. You can browse the wide selection of modules here
4. Select the module you want to install
5. Swipe over to the version tab and tap Download for the version you want
6. Open the menu again and go to Modules
7. Activate the module you just downloaded and reboot

Some modules will have apps that allow you to tweak settings and customize things. Other modules will simply apply the tweak with no extras. You can remove modules by going to the Modules section and disabling them and rebooting.

2014

Jan 5  Sony Cross-Device Development Forum pilot declared a success and new Sony devices addedJan 16 New Registrations average 1850 per day.Jan 16 An average of 1200 new threads and 28000 posts per dayApr 4 XDA Community Apps forum added covering: Xposed General, Framaroot, and MX PlayerMay 06 DevDB  integrated into XDA’s notification system, and added a variable system for managing multi-device projects.
Sep 16 XDA adds its first Android One forums for Google’s emerging markets platform for sub $100 phones.Sep 25 Major site redesign for both the forums and the portal.  2015 Theme launched

Sep 26 -Sep28 XDA-Developers second Conference for and by Developers. Held this time in Manchester UK.  XDA:DevconOct 01 News Portal gets a facelift in line with recently added XDA 2015 Forum Theme

Nov 13 XDA goes live with innovative new live question and answer Google Helpouts for guests.

Xposed vs Magisk

A lot of Xposed decline in popularity is due to Magisk, which offers a “systemless” approach. The Xposed Framework modifies the Android system, which triggers Google to disable things like Google Pay, Netflix, and Pokemon GO. Magisk, on the other hand, does not modify the system. It uses the boot partition instead of the system. When a system file is requested, Magisk overlays a “virtual file in its place.

Now here’s where things get interesting: Xposed can be used with Magisk. The Xposed Framework can be installed as a Magisk Module. This means Xposed can also be systemless and you can use the mods without triggering Google SafetyNet.

2009

Jan 31 An average of 350 new threads and 4500 posts per dayJan 31 New Registrations average 2300 per dayFeb 11 Microsoft ask XDA Developers to remove all OEM ROMs, although this is not pursued by Microsoft.May 12 PHP-worker server added. Great improvement to site speed as online numbers head towards 10,000Jun 10 News articles added to front page, focusing on items originating at XDA that have been picked up by the outside world.Jun 10 New front page is added based on a PHP script and portal is cached every 5 minutes for quick loading.
Jul 16 Plans are made to add full-fledged news-editors for the portal.Jul 16 RSS feed planned for news items

System-wide Dark Theme is finally here

On January 6th, Android Police spotted a comment on the Chromium Gerrit which hinted that dark mode would be coming to Android Q. The Googler’s comment was made on October 31st, 2018, so there wasn’t any way to tell whether Google had abandoned the feature or continued working on it. However, the Android Q build that we obtained has a fully functional system-wide dark mode in Display settings, so we’re confident that Google is still working on the feature. Most of the screenshots you’ll see in this article are with the dark theme enabled, in fact.

To enable the dark theme, you just have to tap on the “Set Dark mode” option in Display settings. You can set the dark theme to always be enabled or automatically be enabled depending on the time of day. Once enabled, the Settings, Launcher, Launcher settings, and Files app all gain a dark gray tinge. The volume panel, Quick Settings panel, and notifications all turn black. Even third-party notifications like download notifications from Google Chrome are themed black. The Google Phone app, Google Contacts, Messages, Google News, Google Play Games, YouTube, and more already have native dark themes, but we don’t know how these Google apps will interact with Android Q’s dark theme toggle.

This is by far one of the most requested features from users because dark themes are known to save battery life on smartphones with OLED displays, so we’re glad to see Google finally implement a built-in dark mode. You’ll no longer need Substratum to get a dark theme as you did on Android Oreo and Android Pie.

2011

Jan 11 Voting starts for potential “personalities” for XDA-TVJan 19 Recognized Developer Program is conceivedJan 20 XDA gets its own official YouTube channel and XDA-TV is bornJan 23 The Developer Committee of Senior Mods is formed to deal with the new Recognized Developer systemJan 24 Paid software section addedJan 31 An average of 1300 new threads and 26000 posts per dayJan 31 New Registrations average 5500 per dayFeb 04 XDA-TV Goes live (azrienoch’s first video)Feb 15 Samsung in touch with XDA. SamsungJohn gets flamed by usersFeb 25 XDA App Mar 30 Windows Phone 7 XDA-App launchedMay 04 iTrader rating introduced for Market Place tradersMar 08 WebOS forum addedMay 11 Ten post rule automated system added to prevent new users posting in “development” forumsMay 13 Registration requirement for downloading attachments disabledMay 26 The original XDA Noob Video is introducedJuly 19 The Original Development forum concept is introduced as a trial for the Samsung Galaxy S2Aug 11 Iron Fist officially announcedAug 31 New Reported Post system goes liveOct 12 Member Found Deals forum addedNov 30 The dedicated Hardware Hacking forum is introducedDec 27 Russell Holly becomes Portal AdminDec 29 Contextual Search feature added

How to Install Xposed

Method 1

Required:

• Android 5.0+ device
• Root (How to root)

1. Download the APK from this thread
2. Install the app like you normally would
3. Open the app and go to the Framework section in the menu
4. Tap the Install/Update button and select Install
5. Grant root access to Xposed Installer
6. The app will install the framework and Reboot

Method 2: Magisk

Required:

• Root (How to root)
• Magisk (How to install Magisk)
• TWRP
• Magisk Manager

1. Download the latest Xposed Installer for Magisk from this thread
2. Open the Magisk Manager app and find Xposed in the Download section
3. Find the SDK for your Android version
4. Install the Xposed module
5. Reboot to activate