In a previous post, I have wrote about how to add eSIM functions to POCO X3. This was using the 5ber SIM card and its app. I have tested this to be working on PixelOS Android 14 When I upgraded…
Upgrading from Android 15 to 16
Upgrading from Android 15 to 16 with a side trip to 14. I wanted to do a quick verification test, using PixelOS 14 to verify the operations of 5ber app and the SIM. It didn’t go well.
Upgrading to Android 15 QPR1
Over the weekend, I upgraded my phone’s #Android14 to #Android15. This was the most difficult upgrade I have ever done. I have upgraded to the latest version of TWRP so it was a matter of doing backups and taking it…
Enabling eSIM for POCO X3
eSIM or embedded SIM card on the phone enables you to add access to telco data network without a physical SIM card. This is a great feature for international travellers. You can add data plans to your phone for a…
Android 15 was launched
Android 15 was released on 15 Oct 24, code-named Vanilla Ice Cream is currently rolling out to Pixel devices. For the first time, the devices are lagging the software release.
Upgrading from Android 13 to Android 14
Upgrading from Android 13 to Android 14 was nearly glass-smooth for my Poco X3 NFC
Things I learn in 2023
Some key learning points.
Google Play Integrity
Google Play Integrity killed my phone’s Google Wallet on late November 23. Google flipped the switch on Play Integrity and disabled custom roms hiding unlocked bootloaders and root.
Using PixelOS
Using PixelOS on the main phone, Poco X3 NFC. Since January 2023, I have been using this build.
Going with another Android build
Going with another Android build to get Digital Wellness application timers.