# The Leaker

> Android update tracking, error fixes and practical how-to guides. We publish definitive answers on which phones receive which Android version, and step-by-step fixes for common Android problems. Every article carries a named author, a publication date, and a visible update history.

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## Device update trackers

- [Xiaomi Android 17 Update (HyperOS 4): Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Device List](https://theleaker.com/xiaomi-android-17-update/): Xiaomi Android 17 update tracker for HyperOS 4: which Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones are getting it and when. Updated as rollouts move.
- [OnePlus Android 17 Update: OxygenOS Is Being Replaced by ColorOS 17](https://theleaker.com/oneplus-android-17-update/): OnePlus Android 17 update tracker: OxygenOS is being retired for ColorOS 17. Which OnePlus phones are eligible, when, and what actually changes.
- [Motorola Android 17 Update: Every Moto Phone Getting It, and When](https://theleaker.com/motorola-android-17-update/): Motorola Android 17 update tracker: which Moto phones have the beta, which are expected, and when Hello UI stable arrives. Updated as rollouts move.
- [Samsung Android 17 Update (One UI 9): Which Galaxy Phones Get It and When](https://theleaker.com/samsung-android-17-update/): Samsung Android 17 update tracker for One UI 9: which Galaxy phones are getting it, when, and which models Samsung has ruled out. Updated as it moves.
- [Android 17 Update Tracker: Every Phone Confirmed, Expected, and Left Out](https://theleaker.com/android-17-update-tracker/): Android 17 update tracker: which phones have it now, which are confirmed, and which are ruled out. Pixel, Samsung, Motorola and more, kept current.

## Error fixes

- [What Is adb.exe? Android Debug Bridge Explained (And Its Two Common Errors)](https://theleaker.com/what-is-adb-exe/): adb.exe is Android Debug Bridge, Google's official tool for controlling a phone from a PC. What it does, how to set it up, and how to fix the two…
- [android.process.media Has Stopped: The Fix That Rebuilds Your Media Index](https://theleaker.com/android-process-media-has-stopped/): android.process.media has stopped on Android? Clear Media Storage and Download Manager to rebuild the media index. It deletes no photos. Full fix…
- [IMS Service Has Stopped: What It Is and 7 Ways to Fix It](https://theleaker.com/ims-service-has-stopped/): IMS Service has stopped on Android? IMS handles VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. Why it crashes after updates or SIM changes, and 7 fixes in order of risk.
- [Play Store Error RH-01: 7 Fixes That Actually Work](https://theleaker.com/rh-01-error-play-store/): Error retrieving information from server RH-01 on Play Store? Clear the cache, check your clock, and rule out VPN and private DNS. 7 fixes in order.
- [How to Fix Slow Wi-Fi on Android (12 Fixes That Actually Work)](https://theleaker.com/fix-slow-wifi-android/): Slow Wi-Fi on Android? Fix it with 12 proven steps — 5GHz band, VPN and DNS checks, router placement and network reset. Works on Samsung, Pixel and…
- [Phone Overheating? 10 Real Fixes That Actually Cool It Down](https://theleaker.com/phone-overheating-fixes-cool-down/): Cool your hot phone down safely, find the real cause, and stop it recurring. Runaway apps, charging habits, summer heat - every fix, step by step.
- [Fix Google Play Store Errors: 495, 505, 927, DF-DFERH-01 and Every Major Code (2026)](https://theleaker.com/fix-google-play-store-error-code/): One fix ladder clears almost every Play Store error - 495, 505, 927, 406, DF-DFERH-01 and more. Modern 2026 fixes, no root, no factory reset needed.
- [How to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED in Chrome (Android & Windows, 2026)](https://theleaker.com/fix-err_connection_refused-in-chrome/): ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED in Chrome? Check if the site is down, flush DNS, switch to Google or Cloudflare DNS, and 4 more fixes for Windows and Android.
- [Google Backup Stuck on 'Waiting to Back Up'? Here's the Fix (2026)](https://theleaker.com/fix-google-drive-waiting-to-backup/): Android backup stuck on Waiting to back up? Fix it fast: check Google One storage, allow mobile-data backup, disable battery optimization, and force…
- [How to Fix Snapchat's 'Tap to Load' Problem in 2 Minutes (2026)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-fix-tap-to-load-problem-on-snapchat/): Snaps stuck on Tap to Load? Turn off Snapchat Data Saver, clear the cache, and stop your phone sleeping the app - the 7 fixes that actually work in…
- [How to Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Android (No Extra Apps Needed)](https://theleaker.com/delete-duplicate-files-from-android-via-duplicate-files-fixer/): Find and delete duplicate files on Android free with Files by Google and Google Photos, plus WhatsApp and SD-card fixes. No cleaner apps needed.
- [How to Fix the Message Not Sent Error on Android (2026)](https://theleaker.com/fix-message-not-sent-error-on-android/): Seeing Message Not Sent on your Android phone? Fix failed SMS and RCS texts in minutes and clear that stuck notification with these simple 2026 steps.
- [Android Battery Draining Fast? 12 Fixes That Actually Work (2026)](https://theleaker.com/battery-draining-on-your-android-herere-some-things-to-do-to-fix-it/): Android battery draining fast? Find the app or setting responsible and fix it with 12 proven steps for Android 16 and 17, plus signs you need a new…

## Explainers

- [What Is com.google.android.gsf? Google Services Framework Explained](https://theleaker.com/com-google-android-gsf/): com.google.android.gsf is Google Services Framework, not malware. What it does, why it shows in battery use, how to find your GSF ID, and why not to…
- [1.1.1.1 Explained: The One-Tap Setting That Makes Browsing Faster (2026)](https://theleaker.com/1-1-1-1-can-make-your-internet-connection-faster-with-just-one-tap/): Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 makes pages start loading faster and encrypts your DNS. Native Android Private DNS setup, WARP explained, and what it won't do.

## How-to guides

- [Fairphone and the Right to Repair: Can a Phone Really Last a Decade?](https://theleaker.com/fairphone-right-to-repair-decade/): Fairphone right to repair explained: a perfect 10 iFixit score, updates to 2033, new EU rules, and the price, spec and US carrier trade-offs.
- [How to Use Do Not Disturb Without Missing Anything Important](https://theleaker.com/use-do-not-disturb-without-missing-anything/): How to set up Do Not Disturb on Android with the right exceptions, starred contacts, repeat callers and schedules so nothing urgent slips past.
- [How to Set Up Parental Controls on an Android Phone (Complete Guide)](https://theleaker.com/parental-controls-android-phone-complete-guide/): Set up parental controls on an Android phone properly: family management, Play Store limits, per-app settings, screen time — and what they cannot do.
- [How to Make Your Phone Easier to Read (Text Size, Contrast, and More)](https://theleaker.com/make-phone-easier-to-read-text-size-contrast/): Make text bigger on Android and actually fix readability: font size, display size, bold text, high contrast, magnification and the trade-offs of each.
- [How to Translate Anything on Your Phone (Camera, Voice, and Offline)](https://theleaker.com/translate-anything-phone-camera-voice-offline/): Use your phone to translate signs, menus and conversations with camera, voice and photo modes — plus how to set up offline translation before you…
- [Why Cheap Phones Are Getting Worse: Inside the Memory Price Crisis](https://theleaker.com/cheap-phones-worse-memory-price-crisis/): AI triggered a memory price crisis that's hitting budget phones hardest right now. Why cheap phones cost more with less RAM, and what to buy instead.
- [Clearing Cache on Android: What It Actually Does (And When It Helps)](https://theleaker.com/clearing-cache-android-what-it-does/): Clearing cache on Android does not speed up your phone. Here is what it really does, the three times it genuinely helps, and what to avoid.
- [How to Stop Spam Calls on Android for Good](https://theleaker.com/stop-spam-calls-android/): Stop spam calls on Android with dialer filters, DND registration on 1909, carrier tools and habits that cut junk calls off at the source.
- [How to Actually Back Up Your Android Phone (Most People Do It Wrong)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-back-up-android-phone-properly/): Android backup misses more than you think. Verify yours, cover WhatsApp and 2FA codes, and keep one copy outside Google so nothing is ever lost.
- [How to Find a Lost Android Phone (Even If It's Switched Off)](https://theleaker.com/find-lost-android-phone-switched-off/): Track a lost or stolen Android phone with Google Find Hub, including offline and powered-off finding. Plus the first steps to take and scams to avoid.
- [Asus Just Stopped Making Phones: What That Means for ROG and Zenfone Owners](https://theleaker.com/asus-stopped-making-phones-rog-zenfone-owners/): Asus stopped making phones in 2026, pausing Zenfone and ROG Phone for good. Here's what happens to your updates, warranty, repairs and alternatives.
- [How to Set Up an eSIM on Android (And Switch Phones Without Losing Your Number)](https://theleaker.com/set-up-esim-android-switch-phones/): Set up an eSIM on any Android phone in minutes, and move it to a new device without losing your number. Steps, brand differences and mistakes to…
- [The Best Android Keyboards in 2026 (And Why Most People Should Just Use Gboard)](https://theleaker.com/keyboard-apps-and-themes-for-android/): Gboard, SwiftKey and the privacy-first open-source options compared for 2026, plus why your keyboard app is the biggest permission you grant.
- [Mac Malware in 2026: What's Real, What's a Scam Popup](https://theleaker.com/viruses-you-can-find-on-your-mac/): Most Mac virus warnings are fake ads. Here is what real Mac malware looks like in 2026, how to check your Mac, and why cleaner apps make it worse.
- [VR and AR Headsets in 2026: What's Actually Worth Buying](https://theleaker.com/best-vr-headsets-ar-headsets/): An honest 2026 guide to VR and AR headsets: which ones actually exist, what they cost, what VR is genuinely good for, and who should skip it.
- [How to Use Split Screen and Multitasking on Android Like a Pro](https://theleaker.com/split-screen-multitasking-android/): How to use split screen on Android, plus floating windows, Samsung App Pairs and quick switch. The multitasking menu almost nobody finds explained.
- [How to Scan Documents With Your Phone (Better Than Any Scanner App)](https://theleaker.com/scan-documents-with-phone/): Scan documents with your Android phone into clean, flat PDFs using tools you already have. Lighting, cropping and filter tips that beat any scanner…
- [How to Screen Record on Android With Internal Audio (No Root)](https://theleaker.com/screen-record-android-internal-audio/): Record your Android screen with clean internal audio, no root and no extra app. Exact steps for Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi and OnePlus, plus why DRM…
- [Your Google Assistant Routines Are Gone: Here's What Actually Still Works](https://theleaker.com/google-assistant-routines-gone-what-works/): Google Assistant routines not working after the Gemini switch? Here's what survived, what to rebuild in Google Home, and what's gone for good.
- [How to Transfer Everything to Your New Android Phone (Nothing Left Behind)](https://theleaker.com/transfer-everything-new-android-phone/): The complete new-phone transfer checklist: apps, photos, WhatsApp, authenticator, banking apps and eSIM - in the right order so nothing gets lost.
- [12 Hidden Android Settings That Make Your Phone Feel Twice as Fast](https://theleaker.com/hidden-android-settings-speed-up-phone/): Make any Android feel twice as fast in 10 minutes. Developer Options animation scales, Private DNS, refresh rate and more - all free, built-in and…
- [How to Free Up Storage on Android Without Deleting Photos or Apps (2026 Guide)](https://theleaker.com/free-up-storage-android-without-deleting-anything/): Free up 15 GB+ on your Android phone without deleting photos or apps. Clear hidden caches, tame WhatsApp, and use Google Photos the smart way - step…
- [How to Delete Your Google Voice Recordings and Assistant History (2026)](https://theleaker.com/delete-google-home-audio-recordings/): View and delete your Google Assistant voice history at myactivity.google.com, set 3-month auto-delete, and use voice commands to wipe recordings fast.
- [How to change Google Assistant's voice from female to male voice](https://theleaker.com/how-to-change-googles-assistant-voice-from-female-to-male-voice/): Here is how you can change the Google Assistant's voice from Female to male, the Google Assistant powers the Google Home products as well.
- [How to Auto-Stop Music at Night on Android (Sleep Timers That Work)](https://theleaker.com/turn-off-music-automatically-in-android/): Stop music automatically at night on Android: built-in sleep timers in Spotify and YouTube Music, Samsung Routines, Bedtime mode, and more.
- [How to Control Your Android Phone From a PC (Phone Link, scrcpy, 2026)](https://theleaker.com/control-your-android-device-from-any-pc/): Control your Android from a PC in 2026: Microsoft Phone Link for texts, calls and app streaming, scrcpy for lag-free full control, plus Samsung DeX…
- [How to Install OTA updates manually (Fastest Way)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-install-ota-updates-manually/): Install ota updates manually: here is the step by step guide which will help you in installing the Over-the-air updates manually on your Android…
- [Forgot Your Android PIN or Pattern? What Actually Works in 2026](https://theleaker.com/bypass-the-lockscreen-on-android-password-pin-pattern/): Locked out of your Android in 2026? Old bypass tricks are dead. Here is what actually works: Samsung remote unlock, Find My Device reset, and FRP…
- [KingRoot to SuperSU? Both Are Dead: Here's What Rooting Looks Like in 2026](https://theleaker.com/replace-the-kingroot-with-the-supersu/): KingRoot and SuperSU are both dead. Here is why the old KingUser swap no longer works, and how Magisk replaced them as the only real root option in…
- [How to Take 360-Degree Photos on Android in 2026 (Photo Spheres and Beyond)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-take-360-degree-photos-on-any-android-phone/): Learn how to take 360-degree photos on Android in 2026: photo spheres with Pixel Camera, third-party 360 apps, sharing via Google Photos, and 360…
- [How to Share Live Location on WhatsApp (And Stop Sharing It)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-share-real-time-location-on-whatsapp-messenger/): Share your live location on WhatsApp for 15 minutes to 8 hours, stop sharing anytime, fix frozen location updates, and protect your privacy.
- [Root Android Without a PC in 2026? The Honest Truth (It Died)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-root-android-without-computer-or-pc/): One-tap root apps like KingRoot and Framaroot are dead. Here is why rooting Android without a PC no longer works in 2026, and how rooting actually…
- [Best Music Player Apps for Android (Free Picks That Still Get Updates)](https://theleaker.com/best-android-music-players-on-google-play-store/): The best free Android music player apps in 2026: Oto Music, Musicolet, AIMP, Poweramp and more, with FLAC, EQ and no-ads picks compared.
- [How to Delete or Edit Sent WhatsApp Messages (2026 Guide)](https://theleaker.com/how-to-delete-sent-messages-on-whatsapp/): Delete WhatsApp messages for everyone (over a two-day window), edit texts within 15 minutes, undo Delete for Me, and see what recipients can still…
- [How to Remove Bloatware From Any Android Phone (No Root, 2026)](https://theleaker.com/ow-to-uninstall-or-hide-oem-bloatware-on-android-device/): Remove Android bloatware without root: disable apps from Settings or uninstall stubborn system apps with ADB. Safe, reversible steps for 2026 phones.
- [How to Unlock the Bootloader on Motorola Phones (Official Method, 2026)](https://theleaker.com/unlock-bootloader-of-any-motorola-phone/): Unlock your Motorola bootloader the official way: fastboot unlock data, Motorola portal, emailed key. Free, but carrier models are excluded.
- [How to Unlock the Bootloader on Xiaomi Phones in 2026 (What's Changed)](https://theleaker.com/xiaomi-unlock-bootloader/): Xiaomi still allows official bootloader unlocking in 2026, but with account binding, waiting periods, and HyperOS-era rules. Full updated guide.
- [How to Block a Phone Number on Android and iPhone (2026 Guide)](https://theleaker.com/block-a-phone-number-on-any-android-and-iphone/): Block any phone number on Android or iPhone in seconds. Step-by-step 2026 guide for Samsung, Xiaomi, Pixel and iOS, plus tips to stop spam calls for…
- [Files by Google: Every Feature Worth Using (2026 Guide)](https://theleaker.com/google-files-go/): Full 2026 guide to Files by Google: Clean tab, duplicates, Safe Folder, Quick Share offline sharing, 30-day trash, and storage tips.
- [How to Record Slow-Motion Video on Any Android Phone (2026)](https://theleaker.com/record-slo-mo-videos-on-your-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl/): Where slow motion hides on Pixel, Samsung, and Xiaomi, what 120/240/960fps mean, why it needs bright light, and how to slow videos afterward.
- [How to Zip and Unzip Files on iPhone and iPad (Built-In, 2026)](https://theleaker.com/extract-and-compress-files-on-iphones-and-ipads/): Zip and unzip files on iPhone and iPad with the built-in Files app: tap to extract, long-press to compress, plus RAR/7z apps and Shortcuts tips.
- [How to Set Any Song as Your iPhone Ringtone (Free, 2026)](https://theleaker.com/change-custom-ringtone-on-iphone-88-plus-and-iphone-x/): Set any song as your iPhone ringtone free in 2026: GarageBand method (no computer), Tone Store, ringtone apps, Finder sync, and per-contact tones.

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