Compared to other mobile platforms, hacking on Android devices is relatively easier but that doesn't mean it's painless except for the most seasoned of developers. Even the mere act of flashing, that ...

While all eyes were on the Android 11 beta yesterday, Google also made a subtle change to the Pixel series’ catalog of past updates, adding links to the Android Flash Tool for every update.

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. Update February 18th, 2:10PM ET: Google released the first of its ...

While all eyes were on the Android 11 beta yesterday, Google also made a subtle change to the Pixel series’ catalog of past updates, adding links to the Android Flash Tool for every update. Earlier ...

Google is now enabling developers to flash pure stock Android to Pixel devices via a dedicated tool. That’s according to a recently reported announcement made by the company regarding the Android ...

Installing Android 16 DP1 over Android 15 QPR2 requires a data wipe due to incompatibility. Manual installation via Fastboot or Android Flash Tool wipes data by ...

Google has announced three Android 12 Developer Previews thus far, and one Beta build. The very first Android 12 Developer Preview for its Pixel phones arrived in February, the second followed in ...

The second Android 15 developer preview comes to us a little over a month after its initial release in February. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about ...