Google’s Project Mainline — or Mainline — effectively turns part of your favorite mobile OS into modules that are treated as independent portions of the wider build. It was introduced with Android 10, ...

Rooting an Android phone unlocks a level of customization stock firmware can't touch, but the real power comes from the modules layered on top. After years of flashing and re-flashing, these four make ...

A low-end Android purchase landed me at the XDA forums in 2011, trying to get the most out of it with the help of custom ROMs. After helping the community as a Recognized Contributor and a Forum ...

As we dive into the world of root on our Android devices, this Android customization will keep it simple and look at the basics of the Xposed Installer. For those new to the game, Xposed is a powerful ...

"Your regular device gets regular security updates already but you still have to wait for the release, and you have to reboot when they come," said Stephanie Cuthbertson, Senior Director for Android, ...