Showing posts with label cell phone tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cell phone tips. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

How to hard reset Samsung Galaxy Star S5282

Hard resetting a phone is generally done by typing a certain code or pressing a specific combination of keys on the phone. Knowing how to perform hard rest of a phone comes handy when the phone suffers a virus attack or if the device freezes and becomes unresponsive. Hard reset can also be done if user wants to sell the phone and he needs to erase all the personal data. But before performing a hard reset on any phone, ensure the following:
  • See that the battery of the phone is at least 70% charged.
  • Backup all necessary data if possible from the phone because hard reset wipes away all the data from the phone.
    For any phone, backup should be done on an external storage device like a hard disk.
How to hard reset Samsung Galaxy Star s5282

How to hard reset Samsung Galaxy Star S5282:

1. Power off your phone.
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Monday, 23 June 2014

Family Sharing for iOS devices on iOS 8

Family Sharing on iOS 8
Recently, at the World Wide Developers conference (WWDC) 2014, Apple announce its iOS 8 officially. There were many new features included in the iOS 8 that will take the iOS users by surprise. One of those is the ‘Family Sharing’ feature.
Family sharing is a feature that enables multiple iOS devices like iPhone or iPad to share stuff like calenders, reminders, apps, music, iBooks and more without sharing accounts with one another. 
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 gets Kitkat update

Users of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 in the United States have begun to recieve Android Kitkat software upgrade update on their tablets earlier this week.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8

the update is of the size 712 MB so it will take some time to get downloaded and installed on the device. So using Wi-Fi is the best choice to do this update on the Galaxy Note 8 tablet.
The update is expected to start rolling out soon to devices in other locations too and we
Are you a owner of the Samsung galaxy Note 8? If so, what do you think this update will change in your device? Let us know in the comments.
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Windows Phone 8.1 preview gets an update

windows phone 8.1
Microsoft is ready with a new update to Windows Phone 8.1 (preview for developers version). This update has begun reaching devices across all countries since yesterday and will change the OS of the Windows Phone to version 8.10.12393.890.
This is the second update to Windows Phone 8.1 and the changes that this update brings to the Windows Phone are still to be looked into while the first update improved the battery life and fixed minor bugs.
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BBM for iOS gets an update

The BBM for iOS has received an update changing the version number of the BBM on the iOS devices to v2.2.0.19. So it’s time for folks who use BBM on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to update it on their devices.

BBM for iPhone
Features of BBM are:
  • It will always be connected. No necessity for an app to be opened to launch it.
  • Users can know when the messages sent are delivered (D) and read (R) – This is one of the best features that lacks in other messenger platforms.
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Navigate on Blackberry with NavFree

NavFree for Blackberry 10
Not having official Google Maps app for BlackBerry 10 phones can seem as a drawback but there are other amazing map apps for BlackBerry 10 phones. NavFree is one such app that helps users in navigating. This is a free voice guiding navigation app available for Blackberry 10 phone users.
Previously this app was not on any Q-series phones of the BlackBerry 10. But a recent update for this app in the Blackberry World just changed that by extending the support of NavFree to the BlackBerry Q5 as well as Blackberry Q10. The features that NavFree provides its users are:
Have a Blackberry 10 phone? Then install this free navigation app for your phone and let us know what your reviews are about the app.
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HP unveils SlateBook, an Android Laptop

HP slatebook
All we know until now is that we can get Windows laptops and  Chrome OS laptops (recently) from HP. But just yesterday (June 1,2014), HP unveiled its new device, called the SlateBook which is an Android powered laptop.  Cool? Well, there are more cool features to it than just the Android OS. Keep reading to know.
To know more about the HP SlateBook PC and its full specifications, read: HP SlateBook
Would you like to buy this HP’s Android SlateBook? Let us know in the comments.
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WhatsApp returns to Windows Phone with an update

The major messenger app WhatsApp has returned to the Windows Phone yesterday (30th May 2014) and not only has it returned but it also brought an update! This updated version of WhatsApp on Windows Phone is the v2.11.490.0.
WhatsApp for Windows Phone
The following are the new features of WhatsApp in the updated version:
  • Chat Backgrounds are updated
  • Broadcast Lists
  • Privacy Settings
    Go to Settings->Account-> Privacy
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So,what are you waiting for? Grab the new update to WhatsApp on your Windows Phone and let us know what you think of the new changes :WhatsApp for Windows Phone
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How to avoid viruses on Android

Android is open for everyone and this makes it possible for anyone to do bad things. Mostly, viruses and malware attack of Android OS happen due to the applications.  But the positive side of Android is that it has check list to keep its system safe from the viruses and malware that some apps bring.
avoid Virus and malware on Android
This post gives some tips and ways to keep one’s Android device safe from the viruses and malware that the apps can bring.
1. Install the apps only after knowing completely:
This is the first step to prevent viruses and malwares into the Android device. Sometimes,
Any questions or any more tips to keep away viruses and malwares from Android? Tip off in the comments.
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Telegram Messenger now for Windows Phone

Until recently, it was said that ‘Ngram’ , the unofficial Telegram Messenger app would be declared as official by the Telegram Team. But now, the Windows Phone Store shows the Ngram app re-branded as the Telegram messenger Beta. The version of this Telegram Messenger Beta is v0.14.5.27.
Telegram Messenger
News is that, Telegram has open-sourced its app development and paved way for a contest in which it lets number of other developers to bring up messenger apps similar to it for Windows Phone platform and then Telegram team would chose the best among them and declare it as the official Telegram messenger app for Windows Phone

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So, are you going to try Telegram Messenger on Windows Phone? Say it in the comments.
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Facebook app for BlackBerry receives an update

BlackBerry 10 phones now receive a new update to the Facebook app. This update changes the app version to v10.4.1.11 and brings some healthy changes along with the usual bug fixes and general improvements.
blackberry-10-facebook

With this new update,
  • Edit or delete a comment by long pressing on it.
  • Edit status by long pressing on it
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Did you download the latest update for Facebook on Blackberry 10? If so, shoot off your views in the comments.
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Retrieve mistakenly sent emails on Blackberry with ‘UnSend Email’

Most often, it happens that we forget to attach documents or images while sending emails. But it is of no use regretting after clicking ‘send’. Users with Blackberry  phone running on ‘Blackberry 10′ OS  now need not worry about this. An app called “UnSend Email” lets the Blackberry users retrieve their email and stop it from reaching the destination if it is mistakenly sent.
Blackberry 10 phones

Unsend Email:

Unsend Email app works this way: Whenever an email is sent from the Blackberry, the app will hold these sent mails for a specific time duration. This hold time is the time that the email waits in a queue and within this time, the user can undo orunsend the email.ad
Do you find this app useful? What are your views on it? Share them in the comments.
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Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Official facebook app on Windows phone gets a new update

The official Facebook app for Windows Phone by Microsoft received an update one day ago. This update changes the version of the Facebook app from 8.1.5.9 to 8.1.6.0.
This update isn’t expected to bring any big changes. Only some small bug fixes are expected.
While the beta version of Facebook for Windows Phone 8.1 is still at version 8.1.4.25, the official app of Facebook for Windows phone is now at 8.1.6.0.
But reviews from many users with the updated Windows phone official Facebook app said that, after the update, Facebook on their Windows Phone keeps crashing very often. So that doesn’t seem appealing and so users will be looking forward to the next update from Microsoft for the official Facebook app to fix this.
Get the Official Facebook app for Windows Phone from the Windows phone store here:Facebook
How do you feel about the new update for the Facebook app? say it in the comments below.
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Monday, 26 May 2014

Automatically change Windows Phone lock screen

Wishing for a good Lockscreen pic isn’t a bad thing considering the lock screen is the first thing seen when Windows phone is turned on. So here is a cool new app called “Lock pic” (by developer “rouge code” from the Windows phone store) that automatically changes the pictures of the lock screen at regular intervals which results in giving a fresh look to the windows phone when it is turned on.
lock pic change windows phone lockscreen
By installing this app in Windows phone, the picture of the phone’s lock screen gets updated for a preset period of time. The source for this app to collect the photos and display on the lock screen can be set by the user. So with the ‘Lock pic’ installed on the Windows phone, user can select:
  • The source from the photos for Lockscreen have to be taken:
This app give the flexibility of selecting from: Bing image search, Flickr image search, Bing image of the day, NASA Astronomy picture of the day, Phone photos.
lock pic change windows phone lockscreen 1
  • The time period for which the Lockscreen photo has to change:
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Sunday, 25 May 2014

How to block Facebook game requests on iPhone and iPad

It would be pretty annoying to receive game requests or app requests from friends on Facebook, especially for somebody who does not play a particular game,or no game at all on Facebook. This post will show how to block such requests for all the apps/game or a single app/game on Facebook.

To block all the game/app requests from Facebook on iPhone and iPad:

1. Launch/Open the Facebook app on the iPhone or iPad
2. To the bottom right of the screen, tap on the ‘More’ option (the bars icon).
3. Scroll down the options till “Settings” is seen and tap on it.
4. Tap on “Notifications”.
5. Scroll down to “How you get notifications” section and tap on “Mobile Push”.
6. In the options that open, uncheck the “Application requests” and “Application Invites”.Make sure that the box beside these options do not have a tick mark.
block all app or game requests from facebook on iPhone or iPad
With this, the iPhone or iPad user will not receive any  app/game requests in the future. But by doing so, you will not receive any of the app requests or suggestions. To block a particular app request.....
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Saturday, 24 May 2014

Google Play Store gets a mobile friendly interface

Google finally launched the user friendly web page layout of  Google Play store for mobile devices. Previously, anybody accessing the Google play store had met the desktop version of the website. It was a bit difficult to use that desktop version on a mobile device. However, for Android users, this did not seem as a big issue as there was Google Play app available for the Android devices.
But now, Google has launched the full-featured mobile version of the site. This means, even other users like Blackberry, iPhone, Windows Phone etc., can have an easy access to the Google Play store website on their device.
google play mobile friendly

The interesting feature of this new mobile friendly version of the Google Play store is that it now has a slide-out navigation menu from which user can access to all the sections of the store. Tap on the bars that can be seen at the top left corner of the screen and the slide navigation bar will appear. Newly added is the “Devices” section from which users can buy any Android device from the Store while this option is not provided by the Google Play app on Android.
google play slide navigation
With this this new comfortable web page layout for the mobile devices, every smartphone user has access to buy apps, devices, music, books and all kinds of things offered by the Google Play Store.
Screen shots depicting the new Google play site on the mobile browser are given here. Ready to checkout what the new mobile-friendly Google Play Store looks like on your phone? Just open the web browser on your phone and go to Google Play!
Google play candy crush saga

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Friday, 23 May 2014

Update for Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet

Sony is currently releasing the first update to its latest Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 tablet. This update changes the firmware version to 17.1.1.A.0.402. This is the first firmware update ever since Sony launched Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 tablet. So guesses are that, the changes this update brings will be big.
sony xperia z2  and z2 tablet
Reviews are that this update increased the touch sensitivity of both the devices. the performance of the device is also said to be improved There also is a noticeable change in the way themes are applied on the devices.
The update is now being available in selected regions and is live on Xperia Z2 for D6502 HSPA+ (Evolved High Speed Packet Access) and D 6503 LTE(Long Term Evolution) variants. For Xperia tablet Z2, it is available on the LTE  (SGP521) and Wi-Fi (SGP511 or SGP 512) editions .
After the update is installed, go to 
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Nokia Lumia Tips

Get the lyrics of a song you’re listening to, navigate quickly between apps, take a screen shot.. you name it, Nokia Lumia has a tip for it!
Nokia-Lumia tips
This post will present some cool tips for Nokia Lumia smartphone users, and these tips are officially given by Nokia. We will keep updating this post with new Lumia tips further.
Tip #1: Block a number
Annoyed by the calls coming from a particular number? Here’s a way to stop receiving their calls.
Go to call history and  scroll to the number that is to be blocked. Now, tap on that number and hold for few seconds. In the options that drop down, select Block number. Then tap OK and it’s done!
Tip #2: Take a screenshot
Do not hesitate to capture ans save the contents on the screen! With Nokia Lumia in hands, screen capture is just two buttons away. Press and hold home button (Windows icon) and the power button together to get a screenshot.
Tip #3: Quickly access the notification bar
Swipe down from the top of the screen to quickly check the battery life, wi-fi and blue tooth connection and service  signal strength.
Tip #4: Easy way to Unlock the screen
Double tap and swipe on the screen to easily unlock the Lumia.
Tip #5: Silence an incoming call

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What tips do you use for your Nokia Lumia Smartphone? Feel free to comment your own tips and experiences with Nokia Lumia.
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