The Custom Droid (TCD) is a blog that publishes tutorials about Android updates, basics, rooting, custom development, bootloader unlocking, tips, and tricks.https://www.thecustomdroid.com/rss.xmlenhttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-pixel-stock-boot-image-extraction-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-pixel-stock-boot-image-extraction-guide/Learn how to extract the stock boot image (boot.img/init_boot.img) from factory image for installing Magisk and rooting your Google Pixel device.Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:31:00 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-ota-software-updates-download-and-installation-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-ota-software-updates-download-and-installation-guide/Download all Nothing OS OTA software updates for the Nothing Phone 1 and learn how to install them. Latest: Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.2 update with March 2026 security patch.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:22:49 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-rooting-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-rooting-guide/A comprehensive guide that will take you through the complete process of rooting the Nothing Phone 1 using Magisk in a step-by-step manner.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:22:42 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-bootloader-unlock-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-bootloader-unlock-guide/A step-by-step guide that will take you through the complete process of unlocking the bootloader on Nothing Phone 1. Also learn how to relock the bootloader.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:22:24 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-boot-modes-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nothing-phone-1-boot-modes-guide/Learn how to boot the Nothing Phone 1 into Fastboot and Recovery Modes by pressing a combination of physical buttons and by using ADB commands.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:22:06 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-pixel-bootloader-unlock-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-pixel-bootloader-unlock-guide/A comprehensive tutorial that will walk you through the process of unlocking the bootloader of Google Pixel and Nexus devices using fastboot commands.Sun, 29 May 2022 14:55:48 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-bootloader-unlocking-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-bootloader-unlocking-guide/A step-by-step guide that will take you through the complete process of unlocking the bootloader on any OnePlus phone. Also learn how to relock the bootloader.Wed, 18 May 2022 16:41:03 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/magisk-v23/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/magisk-v23/The latest Magisk v23 update fixes SafetyNet API Error, drops support for Android JellyBean and KitKat, and brings bug fixes.Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:03:44 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-download-odin-mode-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-download-odin-mode-guide/Everything you need to know about Download Mode (Odin Mode) on Samsung Galaxy devices. Learn how to enter and exit Download Mode.Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:01:28 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-bootloader-unlock-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-bootloader-unlock-guide/A step-by-step guide on how to enable OEM Unlocking and unlock the bootloader on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, and disable the VaultKeeper service.Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:01:03 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/open-adb-fastboot-command-window-in-platform-tools/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/open-adb-fastboot-command-window-in-platform-tools/Learn how to open an ADB/Fastboot command-line window inside the Platform-Tools folder on Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:58:56 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/best-xposed-framework-modules/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/best-xposed-framework-modules/Got Xposed Framework installed? Check out this list of best Xposed modules for Android 11, Android 10, Android 9 Pie, and below, to use in 2021.Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:24:04 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/lsposed-xposed-framework-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/lsposed-xposed-framework-guide/A complete guide on how to download and install Xposed Framework on Android 11, Android 10 Q, Android 9 Pie, and Android 8.1/8.1 Oreo using LSPosed.Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:24:00 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/magisk-v22/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/magisk-v22/The latest Magisk 22.1 stable update merges Magisk Manager into the core with the new Magisk App, brings support for Galaxy S21 series, Magisk app hiding for Android 5.0+, and more.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:40:04 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-snapdragon-twrp-root-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-snapdragon-twrp-root-guide/A complete step-by-step guide on how to install TWRP recovery on Snapdragon Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, and root the phone using Magisk.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:54:40 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/sampwnd-unlock-bootloader-samsung-snapdragon/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/sampwnd-unlock-bootloader-samsung-snapdragon/SamPWND is a paid remote service that allows you to unlock the bootloader on Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy devices sold in the USA and Canada.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:54:20 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nokia-5-4-ota-software-updates/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nokia-5-4-ota-software-updates/A repository to download all Nokia 5.3 OTA software updates. And learn how to manually install OTA updates on the Nokia 5.3 using stock recovery.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:54:01 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-exynos-twrp-root-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-exynos-twrp-root-guide/A complete step-by-step guide on how to install TWRP recovery on Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra (Exynos) and subsequently root the phone using Magisk.Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:07:02 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/fix-chrome-yellow-tint-issue-android/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/fix-chrome-yellow-tint-issue-android/Here's how you can easily fix the Yellow tint issue in the Chrome app on Android devices like OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, and Poco X3 NFC.Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:04:52 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-unbrick-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-unbrick-guide/A complete step-by-step guide on how to unbrick Asus ROG Phone 3 from a hard-bricked state using EDL Unbrick Tool and RAW firmware.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:59:47 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/enable-adaptive-sound-pixel-phones/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/enable-adaptive-sound-pixel-phones/Here's how you can enable Pixel 5's Adaptive Sound feature on Pixel 4 (XL), Pixel 4a, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3 (XL) with or without root.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:59:43 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-conversion-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-conversion-guide/A complete step-by-step guide on how to convert ROG Phone 3 Tencent edition (CN ROM) to Global edition (WW ROM) by flashing RAW firmware and changing the device fingerprint from CN to WW.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:22:38 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-magisk-rooting-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-magisk-rooting-guide/A complete guide on how to root the Asus ROG Phone 3 using Magisk, without installing TWRP. Also, learn how to install software updates on your phone after rooting it.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:14:49 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/rog-phone-3-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-guide/Learn how to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP recovery, and simultaneously root the Asus ROG Phone 3 (ZS661KS) using Magisk.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:14:44 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nokia-5-3-ota-software-updates/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nokia-5-3-ota-software-updates/A repository to download all Nokia 5.3 OTA software updates. And learn how to manually install OTA updates on the Nokia 5.3 using stock recovery.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:59:07 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/nokia-8-3-ota-software-updates/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/nokia-8-3-ota-software-updates/A repository to download all Nokia 8.3 5G OTA software updates. And learn how to manually install OTA updates on the Nokia 8.3 using stock recovery.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:59:04 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/fix-safetynet-hardware-attestation-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/fix-safetynet-hardware-attestation-guide/Guide to fix SafetyNet's hardware-backed attestation and CTS profile on rooted devices using Universal SafetyNet Fix and MagiskHide Props Config modules.Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:57:11 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/asus-zenfone-6-ota-firmware-updates/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/asus-zenfone-6-ota-firmware-updates/Learn how to download and manually install firmware OTA updates on Zenfone 6 (Asus 6Z). Latest: Android 11 update with June 2021 Security PatchThu, 14 Jan 2021 17:07:09 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/download-twrp-recovery/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/download-twrp-recovery/TWRP 3.5.1 brings the ability to flash Magisk APK, new features, and more. Download the latest TWRP 3.5.1 recovery for all supported Android devices.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:11:48 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/webadb-run-adb-from-web-browser/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/webadb-run-adb-from-web-browser/A complete guide to use WebADB to run ADB from web browsers that support the WebUSB API like Chrome, Edge, etc. Learn more about the tool and its features.Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:17:21 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-android-11-downgrade-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-android-11-downgrade-guide/Yeah, having the ability to install and try Android 11 on your OnePlus Nord is swell and all. But what if there are bugs/issues that could potentially hamperSat, 09 Jan 2021 17:05:46 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-open-beta/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-open-beta/Download all OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) Open Beta updates for OnePlus Nord. Check out the new changes and learn how to install the Open Beta software on the OnePlus Nord.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:44:55 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-magisk-rooting-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-magisk-rooting-guide/A comprehensive step-by-step guide to unlock the bootloader and root Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra using Magisk, without TWRP.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:44:18 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-bloatware-removal-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-bloatware-removal-guide/Learn how to easily uninstall pre-installed system apps and remove bloatware from Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra without root.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:42:54 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/realme-x2-pro-boot-modes-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/realme-x2-pro-boot-modes-guide/If you have or are about to indulge yourself in software modding and flashing, then you would need to enter Fastboot and Recovery modes on your Realme X2 ProFri, 11 Dec 2020 15:12:50 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/realme-x2-pro-factory-reset-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/realme-x2-pro-factory-reset-guide/Factory resetting your Realme X2 Pro can help fix software issues, failed software updates, and is also useful when selling the phone.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:08:15 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/shade-launcher/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/shade-launcher/Looking for the perfect launcher app for your Android device? You might want to step back and take a look at the Shade Launcher.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:36:06 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-boot-modes-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-boot-modes-guide/Learn how to boot the Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra into Download and Recovery Modes, using physical key combination and ADB command.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:59:07 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-developer-options-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-developer-options-guide/Learn how to enable Developer Options and USB Debugging on the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. Needed for using ADB, enabling OEM Unlocking, and more.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:58:59 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-factory-reset-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-factory-reset-guide/Learn how to perform a factory reset (hard reset) on the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra using the Settings and Stock Recovery.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:58:50 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-unbrick-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-unbrick-guide/A complete guide on how to unbrick the OnePlus 8T from a hard-bricked state using the MSMDownload Tool and restore stock OxygenOS software.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:58:40 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-stock-boot-image-collection/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-stock-boot-image-collection/Download the stock boot image of all OxygenOS versions for the OnePlus 8T. Also learn how to flash a boot image on OnePlus 8T using Fastboot and TWRP.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:05:58 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-magisk-rooting-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-magisk-rooting-guide/A complete guide to root OnePlus 8T using Magisk, without TWRP recovery. Also, learn how to install OxygenOS OTA updates on rooted OnePlus 8T.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:05:31 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-series-one-ui-3-installation-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/galaxy-s20-series-one-ui-3-installation-guide/Learn how to download and manually install the Android 11-based OneUI 3.0 update on the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra right now.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:05:17 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-oxygenos-ota-updates/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-8t-oxygenos-ota-updates/Download OxygenOS OTA updates for the OnePlus 8T (Global, Indian, and European variants). Learn how to manually install OxygenOS updates on OnePlus 8T using Local Upgrade.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:43:03 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-verified-calls-feature-android/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/google-verified-calls-feature-android/Google's 'Verified Calls' is a new feature that helps users by presenting them with calls from legitimate businesses by displaying their identity,Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:29:08 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-unbrick-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-unbrick-guide/If you have accidentally bricked your OnePlus Nord, then there's a very good chance to recover it now.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:04:39 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-restoration-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-restoration-guide/In this guide, we will show you how to restore the stock OxygenOS software on the OnePlus Nord by flashing the factory image/Fastboot ROM.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:04:34 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-magisk-rooting-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-magisk-rooting-guide/In this guide, we will show you how to root OnePlus Nord using Magisk, without having to install TWRP recovery at all.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:09:20 GMThttps://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-twrp-root-guide/https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-nord-twrp-root-guide/A step-by-step comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP recovery on OnePlus Nord and use it to root the phone with Magisk.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:09:15 GMT