Motorola Stopped Supporting Bootloader Unlock for Older Smartphones

Motorola is stopping bootloader unlocking for their older smartphones. Users of old Moto smartphones like Motorola G5 codenamed 'Cedric' or the Moto 1st Gen, when tried to the unlock bootloader, they are getting noted that "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"

Upon contacting Motorola, the support responded that "the unlock key is no longer available due to its age" and thus the bootloader cannot be unlocked anymore. Its' such a shame to stop supporting bootloader unlocking of older phone since custom ROMs are still keeping older Moto upto-date.

Moto Z2 Force was launched in August, 2017 and still Motorola denied bootloader unlocking arguing that the unlock key is no-longer available. Meanwhile, LineageOS 21 based on Android 14 is still officially supported for Moto Z2 Force and it still gets updated with LOS nightly builds
Credits: @TadiBlog

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Anyone who uses litegapps or projects related to it, please delete it immediately, under the pretext of advertising, the dev inserts a phishing link that can send instant OTP, also please be careful with the github.com/wahyu6070 account

Litegapps have already removed the ads from the installer

So either update your litegapps version or switch to a different alternative

https://t.me/litegapps/280

Google begins shipping locally made Pixel 8 in India ahead of Pixel 9 launch

Google has announced the rollout of Made in India Pixel 8 devices, nearly 10 months after revealing its domestic manufacturing plans for the devices, and immediately ahead of the expected Pixel 9 unveiling tomorrow only. It’s the first time that Google will be making Pixels directly in India.

Speaking to TechCrunch, Google confirmed that only the base Pixel 8 is being produced in India for now, with the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a being produced elsewhere. The outlet also cites sources that Google’s partners — Compal is working with Dixon Technologies to manufacture Pixel devices in India.

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Google Security Team Researchers Discovered Nearly A Dozen Critical Vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Adreno GPU

At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas, 3 Google researchers presented more than 9 critical vulnerabilities that they discovered in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU.

“We are a small team compared to the big Android ecosystem—the scope is too big for us to cover everything, so we have to figure out what will have the most impact,” says Xuan Xing, manager of Google's Android Red Team. “So why did we focus on a GPU driver for this case? It's because there’s no permission required for untrusted apps to access GPU drivers.” Android phones can talk to the Adreno GPU driver directly with “NO sandboxing, NO additional permission checks,”

“Regarding the GPU issues disclosed by Android Security Red Team, patches were made available to OEMs in May 2024,” a Qualcomm Spokesperson told WIRED , and encouraged end users to obtain and apply these patches from device manufacturers.

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Google Pixel 9 Launched Globally

Specifications:
• 6.3-inch (1080x2424 px) FHD+ AMOLED Actua display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 2700nits peak brightness
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection

• Google Tensor G4 SoC
• Exynos 5400 Modem
• Titan M2 Security Chip
• 12GB RAM with 128GB/256GB storage
• NO UWB; NO vapor chamber

• 50MP main (GNK, OIS) + 48MP Ultrawide (IMX 858) with macro focus
• 10.5MP Front camera ((Samsung 3J1; Autofocus)
• 4700mAh battery
• 27W wired + 15W wireless charging
• Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers; USB-C 3.2
• IP68 certified; e-SIM

• Runs Android 14
• 7 AndroidOS upgrades + 7yrs Security Patches
• Guaranteed updates atleast till August 2031

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Google Pixel 9 Pro/XL Launched Globally

Common Specs:
• Super Actua LTPO AMOLED Display
• 1~120Hz variable refresh rate
• 3000nits peak brightness
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Google Tensor G4 SoC
• Exynos 5400 Modem
• Titan M2 Security Chip
• 16GB Base RAM with upto 512GB storage
• Vapor chamber for heat dissipation

• 50MP main (GNK, OIS)
• 48MP Ultrawide (IMX 858) with macro focus
• 48MP 5X Telephoto (IMX 858, OIS)
• 42MP front camera (IMX 858; Autofocus)
• 30x SuperRes zoom, 10-bit HDR recording

• Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner
• Temperature Sensor; UWB
• Stereo speakers; USB-C 3.2
• IP68 certified; e-SIM
• Runs Android 14
• 7 AndroidOS upgrades + 7yrs Security Patches
• Guaranteed updates atleast till August 2031

Pixel 9 Pro:
• 6.3-inch (1280 x 2856 pixels) 1.5K resolution
• 4700mAh battery
• 27W wired + 21W wireless charging

Pixel 9 Pro XL:
• 6.8-inch (1344 x 2992 pixels) QHD+ resolution
• 5060mAh battery
• 37W wired + 23W wireless charging

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Launched Globally

Cover Display:
• 6.3-inch (1080x2424 px) FHD+ Actua AMOLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection

Inner Display:
• 8-inch (2076x2152 px) QHD+ Super Actua Flex OLED LTPO display
• 1~120Hz refresh rate
• Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) protection

• 2700nits peak brightness on both displays
• Google Tensor G4 SoC
• Exynos 5400 Modem
• Titan M2 Security Chip
• 16GB RAM with 256GB/512GB storage

Hinge: Multi-alloy steel with an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminium alloy cover

Cameras:
• 64MP main (IMX 787, OIS)
• 12MP Ultrawide (Samsung 3LU)
• 10.5MP Telephoto (Samsung 3J1, OIS)
• 20x digital zoom, 10-bit HDR recording
Front (Inner & outer both): 10MP (Samsung 3K1)

• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers; USB-C 3.2
• IPX8 water resistant only
• Just 5.1mm thin when opened
• Runs Android 14
• 7 AndroidOS upgrades + 7yrs Security Patches
• Guaranteed updates atleast till August 2031

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Launched Globally

Designed using 45 Million ear scans & real-life wear tests, Pixel Buds Pro 2 feature a twist-to-adjust stabilizer.

Powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip that processes audio with ultra-low latency & adapts to your environment upto 3 Million/sec, providing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that is 2x as effective as the previous generation, with Silent Seal 2.0 for enhanced noise reduction.

Specifications:
• Custom 11mm dynamic driver
• Clear Calling, voice accelerometer
• Conversation Detection; wind-blocking mesh covers
• Transparency mode, active in-ear pressure relief
• Spatial audio with head tracking

• Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, Super Wideband
• IP54 rated; Qi wireless charging
• New Find My Device Network with a ringing speaker in the case

Battery life: 12hrs (ANC off), 8hrs (ANC ON)
With Case: 48hrs (ANC off), 30hrs (ANC on)
5mins charge provides 1.5hrs of listening (ANC off)

Priced at Rs. 22,900/ $229 / £219 / €249

Follow @TechLeaksZone

HUAWEI Watch GT 4 launched in India

Unlike the global variant with both 46mm and 41mm options, HUAWEI has released only the 46mm variant in India.

Specifications:
• 1.43″ (466x466 px) AMOLED display
• AOD, create your own watch-faces
• Stainless steel case
• Rotation crown with a side button
• Bluetooth Calling
• 32MB RAM, 4GB storage
• In-Built Microphone & Speaker

• 100+ workout modes
Health Monitoring: HUAWEI TruSeen 5.5+, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, Breathing and Stress, Smart Cycle Calendar
Sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, Barometer & Temperature sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer

• 5 ATM water-resistant (50m Swim)
• Custom Watch Faces
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.2v
Strap: Composite (Green)/Fluoroelastomer (Black)
Battery life: Up to 14 days on a single charge
4 days with AOD

Priced at Rs. 14,999 (~180$)

Follow @TechLeaksZone