Google Allo Allows Starting Duo Calls Straight from the App How to Install...

xda-developers
Jun 20, 2017 10:30 PM • by Tomek Kondrat

Google Allo Allows Starting Duo Calls Straight from the App

Google is rolling out a new version of Allo that allows starting Duo calls straight from the app. This long-awaited feature was announced by Nick Fox, VP of Communications Products, and Amit Fulay, head of product for Allo and Duo.

When Google first released Allo and Duo, many users were confused why these applications were separate products. Although Google is not merging Allo and Duo, the company has made a step in the right direction by pushing the two closer and closer together. The search giant currently maintains Allo, Duo, Hangouts, and Messenger as their main messaging apps. Justin Uberti, technical lead for Duo, confirmed that more integrations are yet to come.

Allo 13 lets you make a Duo video call right from your Allo chat. More Duo integrations in the works! pic.twitter.com/D5oFVcq2iL

— Justin Uberti (@juberti) June 19, 2017

The new Allo feature is visible in the top right corner, right next to the contact image. Tapping on the little Duo icon starts the video call. If a recipient does not have Duo installed, he or she will get a notification to download the app. The latest update also brings an ability to add stickers to photos inside Allo.

Latest update also let's you markup your photos with stickers #GoogleAllo pic.twitter.com/G0Zitdq3L0

— Amit Fulay (@amitfulay) June 19, 2017

Users had to wait roughly a year to see the integration between these two communication apps. There is still no sign of the promised PC client, though. We also have no idea if or when SMS integration will actually arrive. Recently, Google finally nixed the ability to send SMS messages from Hangouts. What's the next move for Google? It's difficult to tell. We just hope it's not another messaging app.

Android Advices
Jun 20, 2017 5:02 PM • by Karthik Iyer

How to Install Android 7.0 Nougat based LineageOS 14.1 on Galaxy C5 Smartphone

Samsung launched the Galaxy C5 just recently and as we all know, it is a pretty good smartphone for the price. It packs a decent set of specs for the price. However, if you are not really a fan of the typical Samsung UI then you would be disappointed here. In that case, your only option would be to flash the update manually. However, if you are wondering how to do it, then you are in the right place. Today in this tutorial, we will be showing you exactly how to install Android 7.0 Nougat based LineageOS 14.1 on Galaxy C5 Smartphone. But before we begin the installation, let's check out some of the features it brings to the table.

About the ROM

Since this is based on Android 7.0 Nougat based OS, you can expect it to bring pretty much all the features along with it. Below are some of the working features of the same –

Wifi
Bluetooth
Audio
2G-3G Network Switch
Smooth
RIL
Camera
Sensors
Lineage Boosts
Hotspot
Fingerprint
All sensors

Now with that out of the way, let's take a look at some of the prerequisite that is required for this installation.

Pre-requisite

The first thing which you need to make sure is that you are creating a complete backup of your files. Since we will be completely wiping the internal memory of the phone, you will end up loosing all your files.
You also need to make sure that you are installing a custom recovery software. You can install any of your choices, however, we suggest you go for TWRP for this installation.
You also need to make sure that the battery in the smartphone as about 60-percent charge before you begin the installation. If your smartphone's battery dies during the installation, then you may end up with a completely bricked smartphone.
And lastly it is also necessary to make sure that you have downloaded the firmware file which is necessary for the installation. Without this file, you won't be able to proceed with the installation and hence we suggest you download the same from the link given below.

Download Lineage OS 14.1 For Samsung Galaxy C5

Installation

Assuming that you have downloaded the files given in the link above, it is now time to begin the instalaltion process.
The first thing which you need to make sure is that you copy the downloaded file to the smartphone.
Once done, simply turn off your phone and enter into the recovery mode. You can do this by pressing Volume Down + Power Key at the same time.
After this, once you are in the recovery menu, look for wipe and format option ⇒ wipe data, system, cache and Dalvik cache and initiate it.
Once done, now return back to the recovery menu and tap on Install.
Now it will ask you to browse for the firmware file which you had copied earlier. Simply navigate to the same and select it.
After that simply swipe to begin the installation.
Do make a note that the installation will take some time and hence we suggest you be patient with the same.
After it is done, before rebooting you can also choose to install the GApps.
Once this is done, your device will automatically reboot into the new ROM.

Do make a note that the first reboot may take a long time and hence we suggest you stay patient with the same. Having said, if you have any queries regarding the setup, then be sure to let us know by commenting down below and also stay tuned to Android Advices for more tutorials like this.

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