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Redmi Note 13 Recovery Mode: How to Access and Exit?

While many Android devices offer a wide range of tools in Recovery Mode, Xiaomi’s Redmi sub-brand tends to keep things simpler. This streamlined approach can be beneficial for users who are unfamiliar with advanced recovery options and prefer a more straightforward experience. Recovery Mode is essential for troubleshooting issues like boot loops or performing factory

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How to Check for and Install HyperOS Updates on Your Redmi Note 13 Series

How to Check for & Install HyperOS Updates on Your Redmi Note 13 Series

While most devices make it easy to find and install firmware updates, HyperOS takes a different approach, placing the feature in a less intuitive spot. The device I show in the video below is the the Redmi Note 13 Pro here, but this will also work with all other devices in the series. The process

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How to Subscribe to a Podcast in YouTube Music with an RSS Feed?

Google’s decision to discontinue its standalone podcast app, Google Podcasts, left many users wondering if their favorite podcasts would still be accessible. Fortunately, YouTube Music, the company’s all-encompassing video and music platform, has stepped in to fill the void. In a recent update, YouTube Music has introduced a highly sought-after feature: the ability to subscribe

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How to Enable Android’s Hidden Settings Menu: Developer Mode

Google includes some features in Android that are there for development purposes. Since these don’t need to be accessible to the average user, they are all hidden away in a secret Settings application menu called Developer Options. So let’s go over the details to unlock it. Now, the exact steps involved in enabling Developer Mode

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How to Search for Unknown Location Trackers on Android?

Google has been working on a way to detect if someone is tracking your location. This is usually done with a product like an Apple AirTag or a Tile tracker. . .but there are a number of these devices on the market today. While there is still some work to be done, Android now has

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Removing Bixby on All Samsung Galaxy Smartphones and Tablets

Not everyone wants to use Samsung’s virtual assistant on their Galaxy device. But sadly, we cannot delete the app or its background services because it is pre-installed from the factory. However, thanks to the help of some simple ADB commands, we can uninstall Samsung Bixby from the default user account which will prevent it from

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