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Google will let users disable Android’s new background app limits to Android 13
Although Android 12 adds with it a long list of new features that will enhance the operating system, it also brings some controversial features to the table. One of them is related to the “Phantom Processes” that manages the background app processes. With future Android releases, we are now aware of a possible change to the Google-themed app policy.
It could potentially interfere with Android terminal emulator apps like PhantomProcessKiller Termux in Android 12. Google recognized this problem by introducing a new patch to AOSP. This patch adds a new toggle in Developer Options to disable Phantom processes monitoring. Revealed from Mishal Rehman with reporting from XDA.
Google unplanned background app policy to Android 13
PhantomProcesskiller is designed for forked child processes, which require a lot of CPU usage and boot through apps. Originally introduced with Android 12, this feature only allows a maximum of 32 child processes.
As expected, this impedes the ability of the app to execute many background operations. While it’s good news that Google has finally released the toggle to disable this, it looks like developers will have to wait until Android 13 launches at the end of 2022.
Phantom processes can be disabled through the “Power Users” and Developers settings – Developer settings – feature flags. When the toggle is off, the limit of 32 child processes is ignored and forked child processes are run without any restrictions. Note that this exception does not apply to major app processes.
Although there is now speculation that the feature will only be available with Android 13, it is unlikely to be bundled with Android 12L. If you do not know, Android 12L is for devices with tablets, foldables and large screens.
Android 13 is still months away from coming. Most importantly, the world does not yet fully understand Android 12 and its bugs. Separately, Samsung recently had to turn off the One UI 4 Android 12 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3. However, it probably has more to do with Samsung than Google.
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Android 15’s Easter Egg includes a secret Landroid screensaver mode that One UI 7 might borrow. Samsung’s next One UI iteration will be based on Android 15 OS. Core Android features such as Easter Egg will be included in Galaxy’s next major upgrade.
Debuted as a Landroid screensaver, Android 15’s Easter egg was added with the latest Beta. Google News Telegram channel’s Nail Sadykov discovered that the Easter egg game is equipped with an integrated screensaver mode.
To activate Easter Egg, head into Settings followed by About phone and Android version. Once done, tap the displayed Android version several times until you see the Android 15 bugdroid logo floating in space.
Space travel mini-game will be available to play added with Android 14. When you initially trigger the mini-game, you should have unlocked the new screensaver, tucked away under Settings → Display & Touch → Screen saver → Landroid.
After activating the screensaver, you can set your phone on your desk. Now, the phone will let you watch the Easter egg game take over in autopilot mode, as the spacecraft automatically dodges planets – it provides a better experience on a tablet placed on a dock.
Google introduced the AI Wallpaper feature with the Pixel 8 series. The same functionality is also available in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series thanks to Genini Nano. Now, Google is preparing to make AI-generated wallpapers sharable with Android 15.
Pixel’s ability to create AI-generated wallpapers is quite popular among users. Currently, the feature only allows users to generate stunning wallpapers and apply on the home screen and lock screen. Sharing with someone presently requires to be saved as a screenshot.
Threads user @the_husbandalorian discovered interesting evidence in the latest Beta. The company is working on a new option in Android 15 to share AI-generated wallpapers. A new share button is added on the preview screen in the wallpaper picker interface.
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The preview will display how the wallpaper will be applied to your phone’s home or lock screen. The pencil button will allow you to refine the prompt used to create the wallpaper. Share button is all you need to share AI-generated wallpaper with others.
At present, the ability to share AI-generated wallpaper is broken. It suggests the feature is still under development and requires additional work. The next Beta might make it functional for Beta users, and we guess public availability with a Stable rollout.
AI Wallpaper in One UI 6.1
Samsung is very well known for its excellent after-sales service and software support. The company announced that it will provide up to 7 years of major OS upgrades and security updates for its flagship devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. This is a remarkable achievement that will allow Samsung users to enjoy the latest features and security enhancements for a long time.
Not all Samsung devices will be eligible for the upcoming Android 15-based One UI 7 update, which is expected to bring several new features and improvements. Some older and lower-end models of the Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F series have reached the end of their software upgrade cycles, and will not receive any further OS updates.
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However, these devices will still receive security patches for another year, but they will miss out on the new features and benefits of One UI 7.
Android 15 Easter Egg [Customized by Camila Foster, Sammy Fans]
Samsung Android 15 One UI 7 Ineligible Device List
The following is the list of Samsung devices that will not get the Android 15 One UI 7 update:
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A04s
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A52s
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53 5G
- Galaxy M33 5G
- Galaxy M23
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F23
If you own any of these devices, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model that will support One UI 7 and beyond.
Note: The list is compiled on software update policy and previous rollouts.