T-Mobile OnePlus 8/9/10 Android 13 OxygenOS 13 update delayed The Android 13 OxygenOS 13 update for T-Mobile OnePlus 8/9/10 has been delayed once again! It has been a common notion that it’s better to have a carrier-unlocked device rather than a locked one. However, users are generally inclined towards the latter one due to the budget-friendly deals it has to offer. But unfortunately, they have to face its associated negative consequences, mostly in the form of delayed OS updates....
Taskbar Icons Missing in Windows 11: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of missing Taskbar icons in Windows 11. The latest iteration of the Windows OS has bought in a plethora of new and intriguing changes. Right out of the box, you will notice a completely revamped user interface. Talking about which, the Taskbar has itself been blessed with quite a few changes (some good and some not so)....
The action cannot be completed because the file is open in COM Surrogate In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the error “The action cannot be completed because the file is open in COM Surrogate”. Many users have voiced their concern that whenever they try to move or delete a file on their PC, they are instead greeted with the aforementioned error message. As far as the reason for this issue is concerned, it could be attributed to the fact that the concerned file is currently ‘hijacked’ by the COM Surrogate process....
Unexpected Error in Windows Defender: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the Unexpected Error in Windows Defender. While there are a slew of antivirus software available in the market, however, for many, it is the built-in one that manages to checkmark most of the prerequisites. The Defender app in combination with Windows Firewall provides one of the most secure environments, without you needing to spend a dime!...
Uninstall iOS 16 Beta: Move from iOS 16 Beta to iOS 16 Stable In this guide, we will show you the steps to uninstall the iOS 16 Public or Developer Beta and move to the iOS 16 Stable version. The sixteenth iteration of the OS brings a slew of noteworthy features to the fore. These include the ability to edit, un-send, and unread Messages, carry out tons of lock screen customizations, and under-the-hood changes to Live text....
Unknown Error 1004 Mi Unlock Tool: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the Unknown Error 1004 in the Mi Unlock Tool. When it comes to unlocking the bootloader, Xiaomi’s method might be the worst one among all the OEMs out there. Till we had the MIUI, you only needed to wait for 168 hours to get this job done. However, beginning with HyperOS Android 14, things have taken a turn for the worse and are only deteriorating with each new iteration of the OS....
USB DAC not working with Pixel 8/Pro: It’s just Google things! A new Pixel but the same old story! The devices from the Silicon Valley giants are quite prone to bugs and issues, more so after its switch to Tensor chipset [though now that it’s about to ditch the Exynos base, we might see much improvements in the subsequent builds]. While most of these issues are ironed out over the course of time, some refuse to die, such as the one with Digital-to-Analog-Converter....
Windows Update Service is Missing/Not Working: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of Windows Update Service missing or not working. There are quite a few system services running in the background that are responsible for making sure that the OS and its associated components run along the expected line. One among them is the Windows Update Service which checks for scans and then notifies you in case there is a pending update....
Xfinity Smart Resume not working: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods to fix the issue of Xfinity Smart Resume not working. One of the most popular and useful functionalities in Xfinity’s arsenal has got to be Smart Resume which allows you to fast-forward through commercial breaks in DVR recordings. it is automatically enabled by default and would stop as soon as the ads end and the show restarts....
Your device is continuously recording all your talks, here’s the proof! UPDATE 1 (September 27th, 2020): Added a few real-life examples from a few users at the end of this blog. Do go through it once! It might have happened with near about all our readers that if they search for something on Google, they might see the ad of the exact same product across their Instagram or Facebook feed. Well, this isn’t surprising as such, because, we the userbase, have explicitly given our consent for the same....
Your Windows license will expire soon: Windows 11 Fix In this guide, we will show you various methods to stop the “Your Windows license will expire soon” message on your Windows 11 PC. It’s no hidden secret that each copy of Windows comes with a unique product key. If you are buying a new laptop, then the manufacturer will enable it on your behalf and would send you the product key for future reference....
YouTube App crashing/not working on iOS 16: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of the YouTube app crashing/not working on iOS 16. When it comes to video streaming services, then it’s the offering from the Silicon Valley giant that has occupied the top position in this domain. And the reason for the same is there for everyone to see. However, inspite of all the goodies that it has to offer, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either....
YouTube Search Results Left Aligned: How to Fix It carries out these tests with a random set of users, most of whom had no intention to be a part of this group in the first place. Since beta testing is usually an unfinished product with many unpolished and rough edges, users are more often than not left with a buggy version of YouTube. And the same has been the case this time around as well....
4K Videos Not Playing in Windows 11: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of 4K videos not playing on your Windows 11 PC. In the past couple of years, many video publishers have made a switch from 1080p to 2160p. Let alone TVs and PCs, nowadays, even some high-end flagships give you the ability to play these 3840 x 2160 pixels videos....
Adaptive Battery Protection Missing in Galaxy S24 Ultra [Fix] In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of Adaptive Battery Protection missing in Galaxy S24 Ultra. There have been many instances with you in the past wherein you would have plugged in your device for charging and left it in that state for a considerable long time frame, even after it has reached the 100% mark....
Allow Restricted Settings missing from Sideloaded Apps in Android 13 [Fix] [ Updated with a new workaround on 6th February 2025 ] In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of missing Allow Restricted Settings options from sideloaded apps on your Android 13 device. The latest OS build has bought in a slew of noteworthy and intriguing features. These include the likes of expansion of the Material You theme from 4 to 16, per-app language change, QR code scanner in the Quick Settings, and ability to edit the clipboard, among others....
Android System Webview crashing apps on S22 Ultra [Fixed] In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of Android System Webview crashing apps on S22 Ultra. Android WebView is a pre-installed system app from Google that allows Android apps to display web content inside their own window rather than opening it inside a browser. No doubt it is among the most important system apps that the OS beholds, however, it is notoriously famous for getting bugged with an issue or two at regular intervals....
AOSP Mods Changes DPI/Resolution on Android 14 [Fixed] In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of AOSP Mods changing DPI/screen resolution on Android 14 devices. If you own a Pixel or a device whose underlying OS skin is based on AOSP, then this mod is among the most nifty tools that you could have in your arsenal. Beholding a slew of customization options, it breathes fresh air into your device....
App Notifications not working on iOS 17: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you a nifty method to fix the issue of app notifications not working on iOS 17. The seventeenth iteration of the OS has brought a slew of noteworthy goodies to the fore. However, one cannot shy away from the fact that it has also paved the way for the entry of a few bugs and issues....
Not to mention the fact that all these ads have auto-playing audio so as to guarantee the worst experience. But wait, there’s more. The top section is now filled with random recommendations , most of which might never be in sync with your watch history. All in all, this update has been nothing short of a disaster for the end users. With that said, there does exist a few handy tips that should help you mitigate these issues up to an extent....
