Here’s how to run a Minecraft Server from your Android phone, because why not

Have you ever wanted to run a Minecraft server from your phone? No? Well, now you can. Thanks to a set of instructions from Reddit user endmymisouri, you can use an unrooted Android device to host a Minecraft server. In all seriousness, this is a good way to make use of an old Android phone or tablet you may have lying around. Of course, your Android device is not going to be especially powerful as a server, but it will work. I set up a Minecraft server on my Samsung Galaxy Note9 running One UI 2.0 and was able to join from my computer without issues.

If you’re interested, it’s recommended that you use a phone or tablet with at least 4GB RAM. Even though a Minecraft server can easily run on 1GB of RAM, you’ll need more RAM so Android itself doesn’t crash. You should also have a fairly powerful processor since Minecraft does need to do some computational work. If this all sounds good to you, keep reading, because it’s time for the instructions.

Set Up Minecraft

1. The first thing you’ll need to do is download Termux and AnLinux, both available from the Play Store.
2. Open AnLinux, swipe from the left to open the navigation drawer, and then click “Dashboard.”
3. Tap the “CHOOSE” button and choose Ubuntu.
4. Tap the “COPY” button and then tap the “LAUNCH” button. Termux should now open.
5. Let Termux set itself up if needed. Hold down anywhere in the terminal window for a second, and then choose “PASTE.” Hit enter to let it run.
6. Once it’s done, it’s time to start Ubuntu. Enter the following commands:

   chmod +x start-ubuntu.sh
   ./start-ubuntu.sh

7. If it worked, you should see a prompt that looks something like root@localhost:~#.
8. Now you’ll need to install some dependencies. Run the following commands:

   apt install software-properties-common
   add-apt-repository ppa:openjdk-r/ppa && apt update
   apt install openjdk-8-jre

9. Now you’re ready to install Minecraft.
10. Run:

    cd ~/

    …to make sure you’re in the right directory.

11. Next, run:

    mkdir mc && cd mc

12. Now run:

    wget -O minecraft_server.jar https://launcher.mojang.com/v1/objects/bb2b6b1aefcd70dfd1892149ac3a215f6c636b07/server.jar

    This will download the 1.15.2 Minecraft server JAR. If you want another version, you can download the JAR here.

13. After downloading the JAR, do this command:

    chmod +x minecraft_server.jar

14. And then:

    echo eula=true > eula.txt

15. Finally, run:

    java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar minecraft-server.jar nogui

    This will run the Minecraft server with 1GB (1024MB) of RAM. If you want to give it more or less RAM to work with, change the “1024M” number in the -Xmx argument.

16. Let it start up.

Termux (Free, Google Play) →

AnLinux : Run Linux On Android Without Root Access (Free, Google Play) →

If everything went well, you’ll now have a Vanilla Minecraft server running on your Android device!

For more advanced instructions, such as SSH access, Forge installation, and making your server public, be sure to visit the original Reddit thread.

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How to add any app to OxygenOS Parallel Apps space on OnePlus phones

Back in 2017, OnePlus introduced a new feature in an OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 3/3T called “Parallel Apps”. This feature lets you clone select applications so you can run a separate account on them, even if the app itself did not support quick account switching. Supported apps include Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn, Quora, and others. However, not every app is supported in parallel space. Fortunately, there’s an easy workaround.

What Parallel Apps does is create a new user profile with the ID “999”. OxygenOS integrates apps installed on this user profile onto the main user profile and also hides this profile from the lockscreen so you can’t sign into it. This hidden user profile has Google Play Services installed, but not the Google Play Store. Thankfully, it’s possible to sideload apps onto the user profile for Parallel Space. For the purposes of getting whatever app we want running as a Parallel App, we’re going to install the “Aurora Store” app, which is a fully open-source unofficial client of the Google Play Store. In case you wonder why we are not preferring the actual Google Play Store to be installed under the Parallel App user profile, it’s due to a bug with the Play Store and Parallel Apps that won’t let you install any apps that have already been installed on the main profile since the Play Store thinks those apps have already been installed on the Parallel Apps profile.

To install the Aurora Store app to Parallel Apps and thus enable the ability to install any other app, simply do the following:

1. Download the APK file for the Aurora Store from its XDA Thread.
2. Set up ADB shell access. You can find a handy guide by clicking here.
3. Run the following ADB command: adb install --user 999 <aurora_store_apk_name>.apk
4. This will install the Aurora Store to user profile 999, which is the profile for Parallel Apps. Now you can simply open the Aurora Store and download whatever other apps you want.
5. Alternatively, you can download the APK file for whatever app you want to be cloned and run the command in step #3.

Credits go to XDA Recognized Developer Quinny899 for this screenshot!

If you don’t want to go down this route, you can also use a third-party app like Shelter or Island to create a work profile on your device and then install whatever app you want.

Do you find this feature useful? Let us know in the comments below!

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Official Citra for Android releases as the first mobile Nintendo 3DS emulator

We’ve already covered Nintendo 3DS emulation on Android numerous times, though earlier attempts were made possible by unofficial Android ports of the incredibly popular Citra emulator on PC. With the help of both developers of those unofficial ports, there’s now an official build of Citra for Android. What’s more, this Nintendo 3DS emulator is available on the Google Play Store for free!

There are a lot of features present in the official port released today that weren’t available in the initial port, and all of these features work to provide a rather full-fledged Nintendo 3DS emulation experience. That includes amiibo support, motion controls, microphone and camera support, and gamepad support, just to name a few. The team behind the Citra 3DS emulator documented and published the story of the entire development process on their website, which goes in-depth as to how the two previous unofficial ports affected the development of this official version. If you remember the first attempt at emulating 3DS games on Android, it barely worked as it was slow and had a lot of issues. The second (and ongoing) “MMJ” unofficial ports were much better in terms of performance, but the average user will likely want to stick with official builds that are now available.

I did some brief testing on the official build and found that Nintendo 3DS games like Mario Kart 7 and Animal Crossing: New Leaf ran extremely well on my OnePlus 8 Pro powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. We also played a bit of Fire Emblem: Fate on the OPPO Find X2 Pro powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, and it mostly ran at a stable 60fps. We’ll be doing some more in-depth testing over the weekend to see just how viable Citra is across a number of devices with different chipsets. Currently, the team behind Citra recommends that your device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or better, though performance will also be heavily dependant on the device’s GPU drivers. In general, Qualcomm Snapdragon devices will run Citra better than Samsung Exynos or HiSilicon Kirin devices. Your smartphone must also be running Android 8.0 Oreo at minimum and support OpenGL ES 3.2. You may run into graphical glitches and other problems on unsupported devices.

Left: Bugged (Player is transparent) ||| Right: Working

You can download the Citra for Android app from the Google Play Store below. There is a $4.99 in-app purchase to unlock premium features that, for now, include a dark mode theme and a texture filtering option that increases the fidelity of the graphics. Although the base app is free, the Citra team asks that you support their development efforts by contributing to them on Patreon.

Citra Emulator (Free⁺, Google Play) →

Here are the developers who worked to make this Android port of Citra possible:

• bunnei for leading the project
• The developers of the Dolphin emulator for the frontend (UI) that we heavily borrowed from and the Aarch64 machine code emitter.
• BreadFish64 for OpenGL ES improvements, Motion Control support, and Texture Filtering.
• liushuyu for OpenGL ES bug fixes.
• SachinVin for originally repurposing the Dolphin UI, adding initial OpenGL ES support, and implementing most of the Aarch64 dynarmic backend.
• Tobi for Amiibo support, Mic support, translations, bug fixes, porting frontend changes from Dolphin upstream, and more.
• weihuoya for implementing AAC decoding for Android
• zhaowenlan1779 for the software keyboard applet and camera support implementation.

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Source: Citra

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YouTube leaks the Motorola One Fusion+ with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 5,000mAh battery, and June 2020 launch date

Back in April, Motorola launched the Edge and Edge+, marking the Lenovo-owned brand’s return to flagship smartphones. Both devices have Qualcomm’s latest chipsets announced in December, multi-camera arrays, large batteries, and the same 90Hz curved OLED displays. While the Edge+ is rather expensive, the regular Edge should be much more affordable when it launches later this year. However, the Edge may be joined by a cheaper mid-range smartphone in the Motorola One lineup. The Motorola One Fusion+ may be launching as early as next month if a new listing from Google is to be believed.

Earlier today, I noticed that the YouTube Device Report page was updated with several new listings, though I don’t know exactly when the page was updated with these listings. One of the new listings is for the unreleased Motorola One Fusion+, which was a name that was first leaked by Evan Blass last month. According to the listing, the One Fusion+ has a 6.5-inch 1080p display, runs Android 10, has a large 5,000mAh battery, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor. The release date is listed as “Jun 2020,” so the phone could launch sometime next month.

The Motorola One Fusion+ render that was included in the listing is identical to one of the official press renders of the Motorola Edge in Solar Black, so it’s possible that the image that YouTube uploaded is simply a placeholder.

Press render that YouTube included for the “Motorola One Fusion+.” The phone shown in this render is identical to the Motorola Edge as seen in an official press render.

Thanks to a source, we have some additional details to share about the Motorola One Fusion+. The device, code-named “liberty”, has model numbers XT2067-1 and XT2067-2. The device has a 6.53″ display at 2340×1080 resolution, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor, 4/6GB of RAM, 64/128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs Android 10. The phone has multiple cameras, including Samsung’s 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 as the primary camera. Although I have details on the other cameras, I don’t know exactly how they’re arranged, so that’s something I’ll continue to look into ahead of the device’s launch. The device with model name XT2067-1 has already been certified by the FCC with support for GSM850/1900, WCDMA Bands II/V, and LTE Bands 2/5/7/38/41. The device is expected to launch in two colors: Cloud and Sugarfrost. It should go on sale in multiple regions including Latin America, Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and India.

Motorola is also expected to launch the cheaper Motorola One Fusion alongside the + model. The regular One Fusion, code-named “Titan,” has model numbers XT2073-1 and XT2073-2. The device has a 6.52″ display at 1600×720 resolution, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, 4/6GB of RAM, 64/128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and Android 10. The phone will have quad rear cameras including Samsung’s 48MP ISOCELL Bright GM1 as the primary camera joined by 5MP, 8MP, and 2MP camera sensors. On the front, the device should have an 8MP camera. The One Fusion should land in Brazil, Latin America, and several Asian countries in black and blue colors.

We don’t know the overall design or pricing of the Motorola One Fusion or One Fusion+, but given the purported June 2020 launch date leaked by YouTube, we’ll soon find out.

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[Update 2: Nokia Device List] Google Phone app rolls out Call Recording for some Nokia phone users in India

Update (5/22/20 @ 3:55 PM ET): HMD Global has confirmed which of its Nokia devices in India will support call recording in the Google Phone app.

Update (4/24/20 @ 1:50 PM ET): Google Phone call recording will be available on Android 9+ in select countries.

The Google Phone app is the default dialer on Google’s Pixel devices, Xiaomi phones sold in the EU, and Android One phones like HMD Global’s Nokia-branded smartphones. Much like other stock apps from the company, it doesn’t offer as many features as other default dialer apps from companies like Xiaomi. This means that Xiaomi users in the EU currently don’t have access to features like automatic call recording and flip to silence which are available on the stock MIUI dialer in other regions. Over the last couple of months, however, Google has been working to add new features to its dialer app in an effort to bring it to the same level as some of its competition.

Earlier this year in January, an APK teardown of Google Phone v43 surfaced evidence which suggested that Google was working on a call recording feature for the app. With the rollout of Google Phone v44 later that month, we were able to fully activate the feature to show exactly how it would work upon release. It seems like the feature is finally ready for prime time, as it’s now rolling out to some Nokia phones in India. According to a recent post on the official Nokia community forums, a Nokia 7 Plus user has already received the feature on their device. The user initially believed that they only got the feature because they were connected to a VPN server in the U.S, but we’ve now seen reports from users on Telegram that other Nokia 7.2, Nokia 8.1, and Nokia 7 Plus users in India have also received the feature.

As of now, the feature is only available for a small subset of Nokia users in the country and it’s unclear whether an app update or server-side config change triggered the feature. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that Google is also working to add the flip to silence feature in the Google Phone app. The feature was recently spotted in an APK teardown of Google Phone v47, along with a new feature that will allow users to answer calls with 1-way video.

Thanks to Telegram users @AniEthanHunt for the tip!

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Update: Official

Google has added a support page for call recording in the Phone app, essentially making the feature official. The page states that the feature requires Android 9 or higher, the Google Phone app, a supported device, and a supported “country or region.” The page does not disclose which devices and regions will be supported, though it’s safe to assume Pixel and Android One phones will make the cut along with India.

Source: Google Support | Via: Android Police

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Update 2: Nokia Device List

The previous update confirmed the call recording feature in the Google Phone app for supported devices and supported regions. However, we did not know the devices and regions that would be supported. We now know which Nokia devices in India have received support, thanks to HMD Global’s confirmation.

• Nokia 9 PureView
• Nokia 8.1
• Nokia 8 Sirocco
• Nokia 7.2
• Nokia 7.1
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Nokia 6.2
• Nokia 6.1
• Nokia 6.1 Plus
• Nokia 4.2
• Nokia 3.2
• Nokia 3.1 Plus
• Nokia 2.3
• Nokia 2.2

Source: Nokia | Via: Android Police

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TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L will get at least Android 11 and 2 years of security updates

TCL kicked off 2020 by announcing a slew of phones for a big push into the US market. The TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L eventually launched last month as solid phones under $500. Both devices launched with Android 10 and TCL’s own UI on top, but the question with mid-range devices is always how many updates will they get? TCL has clarified the update plans for the TCL 10 Pro and 10L.

“We can confirm both the TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L will, at minimum, receive one major OS update as well as SMR updates every two months for 2 years.”

-TCL Spokesperson

Seeing as how the TCL 10 Pro and 10L launched with Android 10, that means they will at least get Android 11. TCL does say “at minimum,” so there is the possibility that it could get Android 12 as well, though they aren’t committing to that. The “SMR updates” are “Security Maintenance Release,” essentially the monthly security patches. TCL will release those updates every 2 months for 2 years.

TCL 10L Forums ||| TCL 10 Pro Forums

We reviewed both devices and found they offer great value for mid-range phones in the US. The TCL 10L starts at only $250, which is extremely affordable for the US market. The TCL 10 Pro starts at $450 and faces much stiffer competition. When you get around the $500 price point there are plenty of options, including the Galaxy A51, iPhone SE, and the Pixel 4a, which may be even cheaper. The good news is the TCL 10 series will be updated for a while.

Specifications	TCL 10L	TCL 10 Pro
Dimensions & Weight	162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm 180g	158.5 x 72.4 x 9.2 mm 177g
Display	6.53-inch LCD LTPS Dotch display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 395 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 91% screen-to-body ratio 1500:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Gorilla Glass 3 Top left hole punch	6.47-inch curved AMOLED display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 398 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 93% screen-to-body ratio 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Always-on-display Teardrop notch
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665: 4x Kryo 260 Gold @ 2.0GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver @ 1.8GHz Adreno 610	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675: 2x Kryo 460 Gold @ 2.0 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver @ 1.7 GHz Adreno 612
RAM & Storage	6GB RAM + 64GB EMMC 6GB RAM+ 128GB UFS Micro SD card, up to 256GB	6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.1 Micro SD card, up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,000 mAh	4,500 mAh Quick Charge 3.0, 18W (50% in 35 minutes)
Rear Cameras	Photo: Primary: 48MP S5KGM1, f/1.8, 1/2.25″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels Secondary: 8MP GC8034, super-wide-angle, f/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Tertiary: 2MP GC2385, macro, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP GC2385, depth, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Video: 4K @ 30fps 1080 @ 120fps 720p @ 240fps	Photo: Primary: 64MP GW1, f/1.8, 1/1.7″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, PDAF, CDAF, LDAF Secondary: 16MP 3P9, super-wide-angle, f/2.4, 1/3″, 1.0µm pixels Tertiary: 5MP GC5035, macro, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP OV02K10, depth, f/1.8, 1/2.8″ sensor, 2.9µm pixels Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30 fps 1080p/720p @ 120fps 720p @ 24ofps 720p @ 960fps
Front Cameras	16MP S5K3P9SP04, f/2.2, Single Hole Punch	24MP OV24B, f/2.0, Teardrop Notch
Other Features	Rear fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key	In-Display fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key
Audio	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth
Android Version	TCL UI based on Android 10	TCL UI based on Android 10

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Here Are the Best VPNs on Sale for Memorial Day

Over the past few weeks, many of us have been spending more time online than usual. With this trend likely to continue for a while yet, you might want to think about using a VPN to protect your privacy and unlock new content. This Memorial Day, you can save an extra 20% on these VPN deals at the XDA Developers Depot with code SUMMERSAVE20.

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Trusted by 10 million customers, KeepSolid VPN Unlimited offers fast connections across 400 servers. Named PC Mag’s Top VPN, this service also provides military-grade encryption, multiple VPN protocols, and a kill switch on all major platforms. Worth $199.99, lifetime subscriptions are now just $39.

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