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October 27, 2025

ARMSX2, the future of PS2 emulation on Android, gets first big release

The ARMSX2 emulator for Android has released its V1.0 on GitHub, with a Play Store launch expected soon. It is open-source and built on a more modern foundation compared to NetherSX2, which currently offers better performance. Users have reported significant bugs affecting gameplay in ARMSX2, and the development team is working to resolve these issues. The emulator's architecture utilizes a recent version of the PCSX2 code, but may experience slower performance due to x86-to-Arm64 translation. Initial tests on devices like the vivo X Fold 5 showed stability problems, prompting the team to prioritize fixes. Future plans include addressing compatibility with Samsung Xclipse and Arm Mali GPUs, updating to the latest PCSX2 core, and improving the user interface. Despite its potential, ARMSX2 is still less robust than NetherSX2 in terms of performance and compatibility.

AppWizard

October 22, 2025

‘It just freezes’: Spotify users fume over app crashes on Android devices, company responds

Spotify users on Android are experiencing persistent issues with the app, which frequently crashes and freezes when connected to stable Wi-Fi networks. Users report that the app becomes unresponsive upon logging in, particularly on Samsung and Google Pixel devices. Many have noted that the app works fine when using mobile data but is unusable with Wi-Fi. Spotify has acknowledged the issue but has not provided a timeline for a fix. Users may notice the app freezing upon launch or displaying a "Spotify isn't responding" message when affected.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Google tried to kill this Pixel VoLTE-enabling app, but the developer already has a fix

In early 2023, a Korean developer launched the "Pixel IMS" app, enabling VoLTE and VoWiFi on unsupported carriers for Pixel users. A recent Google update in October 2025 disrupted this functionality by closing a loophole that allowed the app to access the overrideConfig API, resulting in the app crashing when users tried to toggle these features. The overrideConfig API is restricted to apps with the MODIFYPHONESTATE permission, typically reserved for privileged system applications. The Pixel IMS app had previously used Shizuku, an open-source tool, to gain elevated privileges and access the API. Google reclassified the loophole as a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability but did not include it in the latest security bulletin. The update added a check to the overrideConfig API, blocking access from the shell user. In response, the developer created a workaround that indirectly calls the API through an Instrumentation component, circumventing the restriction. However, this workaround is vulnerable to future patches from Google, which could remove the necessary permissions from the shell app.

AppWizard

October 3, 2025

Instagram app crashing within seconds of opening on Android for many

Android users are experiencing significant issues with the Instagram app, which is undergoing a severe performance crisis. Users report that the app frequently crashes upon launch, often displaying a "Something went wrong with Instagram" error message. This problem predominantly affects Android devices, and some users believe a recent update to version 15 may have triggered the crashes. Additionally, some users have noticed that their photo grid has disappeared, showing a "no posts yet" message despite content being visible on the web version. Standard troubleshooting methods, such as clearing the cache and reinstalling the app, have not resolved the issues. Instagram has not yet responded to the situation, and users are considering installing older APK files as a temporary solution.

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes

Google has released the Android 16 Beta 3.1 update, focusing on bug fixes rather than new features. This update addresses a crash issue in the Settings app, particularly when the device's language is set to anything other than English, and resolves performance-related problems, including excessive battery drain due to high CPU load and memory leaks in the system server. The update retains enhancements from the previous Android 16 Beta 3 release, such as Auracast support for wireless hearing aids and improved accessibility options. The update is available for enrolled devices and can be checked in the Settings under System > Software Update.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

Google outage: App crashing for Android users worldwide, company says working on a fix – Times of India

Android users are experiencing a glitch with the Google app that causes it to crash when launched from the home screen. This issue began around 22:22 PT on September 14, and Google acknowledged the outage by 23:07 PT, stating it affects many users and they are working on a resolution. While the immediate issue has been mitigated, Google is still pursuing a comprehensive fix and has suggested clearing the app cache and data as a workaround. The specific cause of the outage has not been disclosed, and data from Downdetector shows that 67% of users reported issues with Google Search, 30% with the website, and 3% with Google Maps.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

Google Search app crashing on Android phones

A significant number of Android users have reported that the Google Search app is experiencing unexpected crashes, which began over the weekend. Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on identifying the root cause.

AppWizard

September 7, 2024

Facing Google Maps app crashes on Android? Try this quick fix

Several Android users are experiencing crashes with Google Maps, affecting both stable and beta versions 11.144.x and 11.145.x. The issue is reported on various devices, including Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones, where the app closes unexpectedly after a few seconds. The problem is more pronounced among users of the Android 15 Beta, but stable version users are also affected. Temporary solutions include uninstalling recent updates or reverting to an older version of the app. Google has not yet acknowledged the issue or provided a fix. Users not experiencing problems are advised to pause updates until a resolution is confirmed.