Some of Android N’s improved emoji. Photo: Google

Android N Preview 2, which was rolled out to testers last week, brings a whole bunch of new and improved emoji characters. Most of us will have to wait months to get them (if we’re lucky enough to own a Nexus), but those with rooted devices don’t have to wait.

Here’s how to get them now.

Marshmallow has something up its sleeve? Photo: Google

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is packed full of new features and big improvements to performance and efficiency — but there’s one new addition you probably knew nothing about.

It’s called “System UI Tuner,” and it’s a secret menu that provides access to a whole host of customization options that were previously unavailable on Android without root access.

Android Pay is here. Photo: Google

Google will want to give Android Pay the best possible chance of competing against Apple Pay, but that doesn’t mean it will support rooted smartphones and unofficial ROMs.

Screen off memo on the Galaxy Note 5. Photo: Samsung

The Galaxy Note 5’s new “screen off memo” feature, which lets you jot down notes while the device is asleep, has been ported to the Galaxy Note 4, the Galaxy Note 3, and the Galaxy Note Edge. So long as you have a rooted device, installation is easy.

Get your OnePlus One touchscreen fix now. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Android

A new Cyanogen OS 12 build for the OnePlus One finally eliminates the handset’s touchscreen woes for good. The update is available to download now for manual flashing, and it weighs in at 566MB.