Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Handy Android tablet tips and tricks
Android on a tablet is just about as good as it gets right now - with every iteration it gets better and more feature-rich, and soon the delightfully-named Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) will be available too.
If youre in the market for such a device then youll be pleased with just how slick and capable an Android tablet is. Theres certainly no need to be ashamed if you choose one instead of an iPad and itll likely be a cheaper purchase.
Typically though, as the Android platform evolves it also tends to become a little more bloated - something that will ring a familiar bell with Windows users, at least in the case of Windows Vista.
While owners of older Android tablets dont have to worry about this (the increased hardware requirements that Google is demanding for its OS limit how far older tablets can be upgraded), there are still improvements to be made with early versions of the operating system, from 1.6 up to 2.1.
Weve come up with a list of improvements to show you what can be done to enhance the way your Android tablet performs and make it work the way you want it to, whether its an older tablet or one that youve just recently picked up from the shops.
Not everyone is lucky enough to have 3G mobile broadband built into their Android tablet, but that shouldnt stop you from being able to surf the internet wherever you are. Provided youve got a smartphone with 3G onboard - which most now do - and as long as your phone and service provider support it, you can tether it to your Android tablet for instant, and faster, internet access.
There are two ways you can do this - you can either turn your phone into a wireless hotspot using your tablets Wi-Fi function to connect to the phone, or you can connect to it via Bluetooth.
The second method is easily available if youre running a tablet with Android 3.0 Honeycomb or greater. Activate Bluetooth on your phone, then turn to your tablet and access Settings > Wireless and networks > Bluetooth. Then go into Bluetooth Settings and pair the tablet with your phone. Once this is done tap the spanner icon next to the name of the phone and press Tethering. Provided it works with your phone, you can now freely surf the internet wherever you are.
Usually, the obvious way to prolong your tablets battery charge is to turn off the Wi-Fi altogether when youre not using it, and, of course, you can do this on an Android tablet. However, theres a slightly smarter way that will give you the freedom to surf the internet when you want, without having to turn things on and off manually all the time.
Android tablets come with a little-known battery-saving tip that optimises your use of Wi-Fi so you never actually have to turn it off - its called Wi-Fi sleep policy and can be found under Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi sleep policy. Tap this option and youll see three further options.
The default status is Never, so it will sit there consuming battery power whenever your tablet is turned on. The two options found above this are better for your battery life. Tapping Never when plugged in will only activate Wi-Fi when your device is connected to the mains, while tapping When screen is turned off will shut off Wi-Fi when your Android tablet goes into standby mode, either automatically or when you press the standby button.
Note that tablets using an earlier OS than Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), such as 2.3 (Gingerbread) dont have the same Wi-Fi sleep policies and lack the When screen is turned off policy, which is replaced by a less energy saving After 15 mins.
Provided youve got a tablet running Android 2.2 or later, theres a little-known secret that will save you a huge amount of space on your tiny drive.
Google Music beta enables you to save all your songs to the cloud for free and then play them back whenever you want. At the time of writing its only available in the US, and should be coming to UK shores soon.
Of course, you need an internet connection so its probably better suited to those who spend a lot of their time connected to Wi-Fi or 3G, but even if you dont have an internet connection you can still listen to music with the offline mode.
Google Music beta works a little like Spotify - using the free Music app you select which songs you want to listen to and they are then synced and made available so that when youre online you can still access them.
One of the great things about Google Music beta is that you can simply upload files from a folder on your computer or even select an entire iTunes library to add.
For those of you running Android 3.0 or greater, you should know about a great feature that gives your desktop a complete makeover.
Live wallpapers are animated backgrounds which make your Android screen come to life, albeit at the expense of a little slice of your battery. You can find the Live wallpapers in Settings > Screen > Screen display > Home screen wallpaper > Live Wallpaper. Select something from the list and tap Set wallpaper.
If you want more of these stunning wallpapers, you can download hundreds of them for free through the Android Market.
Conversely, those who would like to save some much-needed battery life and even speed up their tablet in the process can turn off all the good looking - if occasionally impractical - effects that come in Android 3.0 onwards. For starters, you can get rid of the Live Wallpapers that we talked about above.
Instead of using moving backgrounds, load a standard wallpaper or choose something from the photo gallery to achieve a more personal touch.
Youll also notice an improvement in your tablets performance if you get rid of the default animations that occur when you open and close windows or menus. Remove them by going to Settings > Animation > No Animations. Now youll notice that when, for example, you tap the Home button it will switch straight to the home screen without displaying an animation.
Tablet owners of all ages can benefit from using Google Voice to speed up the way they interact with the device. Instead of having to search around the interface for the right option, you can use your voice to command Android to do it instead.
The clear advantage of this is that itll speed up most of the tasks you regularly carry out in a day. There might be bigger benefits to using this facility on the phone version, but it still works well on a tablet. For example, you can visit a website in no time at all with go to being the command prompt, you can open an application by saying its name, or you can send an email to a specific contact instantly.
In the top of the screen next to the Google icon is a microphone icon that, once pressed, will bring up the Google Voice prompt, and you just say the command. A list of common commands can be found at www.google.com/mobile/voice-actions.
You might not be aware of this, but your Android tablet comes with a magnificent - and entirely free - satellite navigation application, which you can use to get from A to B in a car. The beauty of this app is that, combined with a tablet with a large screen, it makes reading the maps an absolute breeze, even if youre sat in the back of a car.
The satellite navigation app can also be used with Androids built-in voice control, so just say where you want to go and itll take you there. Thankfully, all Android users are catered for because it works with Android 1.6 and upwards. If its not already present on your device, just go to the Android Market and search for Google Maps With Navigation Beta.
Upgrade your tablet
One of the most useful things you can do with your older Android tablet to give it a new lease of life is to upgrade the operating system to a later version.
If youre starting out with Donut 1.6 then youre out of luck unless your tablet happens to be highly specified in the hardware department. Those with later versions, such as Eclair 2.1 are starting off with a much better base for upgrading to a later version.
You can perform the most minor of updates - going from 2.1 to 2.2, for instance - simply by checking in your Settings area for system updates that come directly from the manufacturer of your tablet. Otherwise, if the update isnt available (your particular carrier might be holding back the update, for example) or if you want to jump up the evolutionary scale a few more notches, you can install a custom updated ROM specifically for your tablet.
We cant tell you which one to go for because its impossible to tell you which version of a ROM to download to go with your manufacturer - you will need a specific firmware update otherwise it wont work.
Head on over to androidtablets.net and look for the exact ROM that goes with your chosen device. Be warned though - youll need to follow the installation instructions of a new ROM right down to the letter because if you dont, theres a chance your tablet could stop working altogether if the software is incorrectly installed on your device.
Root your tablet
Upgrading your tablet OS to a newer one as mentioned above is one example of rooting, whereby you gain full control over what you want your tablet to do and how it should look.
You can find out how to root your Android tablet on dozens of websites, but one of the best places to find guides is the XDA Developers forum.
Again, youll need to find the guide that applies to your particular tablet. Once you do find it, rooting can be quite a straightforward process and it unlocks a whole range of potential upgrades.
From here on there are pretty much no limits to what you can do with your tablet - you will be able to install apps not normally available to locked tablets, such as overclocking the CPU to its full potential with SetCPU; or optimising your tablets use of memory with AutoKiller Memory Optimiser.
There are all manner of performance-related improvements, so rooting is something you should consider if you crave a little bit of modification. Remember to follow the instructions carefully though - theres a small chance that something could go wrong if not.
Its also worth bearing in mind that rooting the OS will void your tablets warranty.
Automatic backup
The latest version of Apples iOS allows you to automatically back up your iPad over Wi-Fi, and Apple is - rightly so - proud of its new feature, which makes this regular procedure a quick and painless affair. Android also features a similar backup method, although instead of backing up to iTunes it uses Googles cloud backup facility.
By default your tablet should automatically be set to back up all your tablets settings whenever youre connected, but if not you will need to go to Settings > Privacy and tap the tick box next to Back up my data.
If you want to do a slightly more thorough backup in order to protect the entire contents of your device you can either manually copy everything from your tablet to your computer by simply connecting your tablet via USB cable and dragging and dropping everything to a folder. But thats a bit archaic isnt it?
A better way is to use an app such as MyBackup Pro which allows you to schedule automatic online backups so that your tablet automatically backs up practically everything - photos, apps, contacts, emails and more - to the cloud.
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If youre in the market for such a device then youll be pleased with just how slick and capable an Android tablet is. Theres certainly no need to be ashamed if you choose one instead of an iPad and itll likely be a cheaper purchase.
Typically though, as the Android platform evolves it also tends to become a little more bloated - something that will ring a familiar bell with Windows users, at least in the case of Windows Vista.
While owners of older Android tablets dont have to worry about this (the increased hardware requirements that Google is demanding for its OS limit how far older tablets can be upgraded), there are still improvements to be made with early versions of the operating system, from 1.6 up to 2.1.
Weve come up with a list of improvements to show you what can be done to enhance the way your Android tablet performs and make it work the way you want it to, whether its an older tablet or one that youve just recently picked up from the shops.
Get 3G
Not everyone is lucky enough to have 3G mobile broadband built into their Android tablet, but that shouldnt stop you from being able to surf the internet wherever you are. Provided youve got a smartphone with 3G onboard - which most now do - and as long as your phone and service provider support it, you can tether it to your Android tablet for instant, and faster, internet access.
There are two ways you can do this - you can either turn your phone into a wireless hotspot using your tablets Wi-Fi function to connect to the phone, or you can connect to it via Bluetooth.
The second method is easily available if youre running a tablet with Android 3.0 Honeycomb or greater. Activate Bluetooth on your phone, then turn to your tablet and access Settings > Wireless and networks > Bluetooth. Then go into Bluetooth Settings and pair the tablet with your phone. Once this is done tap the spanner icon next to the name of the phone and press Tethering. Provided it works with your phone, you can now freely surf the internet wherever you are.
Optimise Wi-Fi usage
Usually, the obvious way to prolong your tablets battery charge is to turn off the Wi-Fi altogether when youre not using it, and, of course, you can do this on an Android tablet. However, theres a slightly smarter way that will give you the freedom to surf the internet when you want, without having to turn things on and off manually all the time.
Android tablets come with a little-known battery-saving tip that optimises your use of Wi-Fi so you never actually have to turn it off - its called Wi-Fi sleep policy and can be found under Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi sleep policy. Tap this option and youll see three further options.
The default status is Never, so it will sit there consuming battery power whenever your tablet is turned on. The two options found above this are better for your battery life. Tapping Never when plugged in will only activate Wi-Fi when your device is connected to the mains, while tapping When screen is turned off will shut off Wi-Fi when your Android tablet goes into standby mode, either automatically or when you press the standby button.
Note that tablets using an earlier OS than Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), such as 2.3 (Gingerbread) dont have the same Wi-Fi sleep policies and lack the When screen is turned off policy, which is replaced by a less energy saving After 15 mins.
Save space
Provided youve got a tablet running Android 2.2 or later, theres a little-known secret that will save you a huge amount of space on your tiny drive.
Google Music beta enables you to save all your songs to the cloud for free and then play them back whenever you want. At the time of writing its only available in the US, and should be coming to UK shores soon.
Of course, you need an internet connection so its probably better suited to those who spend a lot of their time connected to Wi-Fi or 3G, but even if you dont have an internet connection you can still listen to music with the offline mode.
Google Music beta works a little like Spotify - using the free Music app you select which songs you want to listen to and they are then synced and made available so that when youre online you can still access them.
One of the great things about Google Music beta is that you can simply upload files from a folder on your computer or even select an entire iTunes library to add.
Desktop makeover
For those of you running Android 3.0 or greater, you should know about a great feature that gives your desktop a complete makeover.
Live wallpapers are animated backgrounds which make your Android screen come to life, albeit at the expense of a little slice of your battery. You can find the Live wallpapers in Settings > Screen > Screen display > Home screen wallpaper > Live Wallpaper. Select something from the list and tap Set wallpaper.
If you want more of these stunning wallpapers, you can download hundreds of them for free through the Android Market.
Speed up the screen
Conversely, those who would like to save some much-needed battery life and even speed up their tablet in the process can turn off all the good looking - if occasionally impractical - effects that come in Android 3.0 onwards. For starters, you can get rid of the Live Wallpapers that we talked about above.
Instead of using moving backgrounds, load a standard wallpaper or choose something from the photo gallery to achieve a more personal touch.
Youll also notice an improvement in your tablets performance if you get rid of the default animations that occur when you open and close windows or menus. Remove them by going to Settings > Animation > No Animations. Now youll notice that when, for example, you tap the Home button it will switch straight to the home screen without displaying an animation.
Use voice control
Tablet owners of all ages can benefit from using Google Voice to speed up the way they interact with the device. Instead of having to search around the interface for the right option, you can use your voice to command Android to do it instead.
The clear advantage of this is that itll speed up most of the tasks you regularly carry out in a day. There might be bigger benefits to using this facility on the phone version, but it still works well on a tablet. For example, you can visit a website in no time at all with go to being the command prompt, you can open an application by saying its name, or you can send an email to a specific contact instantly.
In the top of the screen next to the Google icon is a microphone icon that, once pressed, will bring up the Google Voice prompt, and you just say the command. A list of common commands can be found at www.google.com/mobile/voice-actions.
Get directions
You might not be aware of this, but your Android tablet comes with a magnificent - and entirely free - satellite navigation application, which you can use to get from A to B in a car. The beauty of this app is that, combined with a tablet with a large screen, it makes reading the maps an absolute breeze, even if youre sat in the back of a car.
The satellite navigation app can also be used with Androids built-in voice control, so just say where you want to go and itll take you there. Thankfully, all Android users are catered for because it works with Android 1.6 and upwards. If its not already present on your device, just go to the Android Market and search for Google Maps With Navigation Beta.
Upgrade your tablet
One of the most useful things you can do with your older Android tablet to give it a new lease of life is to upgrade the operating system to a later version. If youre starting out with Donut 1.6 then youre out of luck unless your tablet happens to be highly specified in the hardware department. Those with later versions, such as Eclair 2.1 are starting off with a much better base for upgrading to a later version.
You can perform the most minor of updates - going from 2.1 to 2.2, for instance - simply by checking in your Settings area for system updates that come directly from the manufacturer of your tablet. Otherwise, if the update isnt available (your particular carrier might be holding back the update, for example) or if you want to jump up the evolutionary scale a few more notches, you can install a custom updated ROM specifically for your tablet.
We cant tell you which one to go for because its impossible to tell you which version of a ROM to download to go with your manufacturer - you will need a specific firmware update otherwise it wont work.
Head on over to androidtablets.net and look for the exact ROM that goes with your chosen device. Be warned though - youll need to follow the installation instructions of a new ROM right down to the letter because if you dont, theres a chance your tablet could stop working altogether if the software is incorrectly installed on your device.
Root your tablet
Upgrading your tablet OS to a newer one as mentioned above is one example of rooting, whereby you gain full control over what you want your tablet to do and how it should look. You can find out how to root your Android tablet on dozens of websites, but one of the best places to find guides is the XDA Developers forum.
Again, youll need to find the guide that applies to your particular tablet. Once you do find it, rooting can be quite a straightforward process and it unlocks a whole range of potential upgrades.
From here on there are pretty much no limits to what you can do with your tablet - you will be able to install apps not normally available to locked tablets, such as overclocking the CPU to its full potential with SetCPU; or optimising your tablets use of memory with AutoKiller Memory Optimiser.
There are all manner of performance-related improvements, so rooting is something you should consider if you crave a little bit of modification. Remember to follow the instructions carefully though - theres a small chance that something could go wrong if not.
Its also worth bearing in mind that rooting the OS will void your tablets warranty.
Automatic backup
The latest version of Apples iOS allows you to automatically back up your iPad over Wi-Fi, and Apple is - rightly so - proud of its new feature, which makes this regular procedure a quick and painless affair. Android also features a similar backup method, although instead of backing up to iTunes it uses Googles cloud backup facility.
By default your tablet should automatically be set to back up all your tablets settings whenever youre connected, but if not you will need to go to Settings > Privacy and tap the tick box next to Back up my data.
If you want to do a slightly more thorough backup in order to protect the entire contents of your device you can either manually copy everything from your tablet to your computer by simply connecting your tablet via USB cable and dragging and dropping everything to a folder. But thats a bit archaic isnt it?
A better way is to use an app such as MyBackup Pro which allows you to schedule automatic online backups so that your tablet automatically backs up practically everything - photos, apps, contacts, emails and more - to the cloud.
30 Google Nexus 4 Tips and Tricks
Googles latest Nexus phone may be as hard to obtain as the Holy Grail at present, but that hasnt stopped us from getting our hands on one and testing it to destruction. As a result, were perfectly positioned to provide you with a quarter-century of indispensable Google Nexus 4 tips.
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Below youll find 25 handy hints, which will enable you to get the most out of your bargain of a quad-core monster. Many of them will be relevant if you have another phone running vanilla Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
1. Trace to type
One of Android 4.2s most significant new features is its trace-to-type keyboard. If youve used Swype in the past youll know what to expect. Instead of tapping on each key to write something, you merely draw a line over the letters in sequence and lift your finger from the screen to add a space and move onto the next word. To enable it, go to Settings > Language and Input, and select the Android Keyboard option. Make sure Enable Gesture Typing is ticked, and youre away.
2. Take a screenshot
There are times when you just want to capture whats on your phones screen, so you can keep a record of it or show it to others at a later date, and thankfully this functionality comes baked into Android these days. Simply hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time.
3. Share things instantly with Android Beam
Thanks to the inclusion of a NFC chip inside the Nexus 4, you can share data simply by holding your phone next to a compatible device. If you know someone else with a NFC-packing handset -- such as the Nexus S or the Galaxy Nexus -- you can use this feature to display things directly on their screen. If youre viewing a Web page, for example, or a Google Play listing, you can show your friend by beaming the same page to their device, instantly.
4. Access Quick Settings even more quickly
Android 4.2 boasts a new Quick Settings menu, which can be accessed from the Notifications pane. By dragging the pane down with two fingers however, you jump straight to the Quick Settings option.
5. Take a 360-degree images with Photo Sphere
Panoramic photos are so last year, man. The Nexus 4 can take 360-degree shots, thanks to its unique Photo Sphere option. It takes a while to compose the image as you have to take multiple shots, but the end result is unique to say the least.
6. Lock screen widgets
Yet another new feature for Android 4.2 is lock screen widgets. From your lock screen you can take photos, browse your emails and check calendar appointments -- all without having to unlock your Nexus 4. This is especially handy if you use a gesture or passcode to secure you phone, as it saves you from having to input it every time you receive an email.
7. Secure your phone with Face Unlock
One of Androids unique functions, Face Unlock allows you to access your device using nothing but your face. To enable it, go to Settings > Security > Screen Lock and select Face Unlock.
8. Type using your voice
Speech-to-text isnt anything new in the world of mobile phones, but its application in Android is possibly the best weve yet seen. Accuracy is very impressive indeed, and text is generated on the fly -- you dont have to wait for the Nexus 4 to convert your speech at the end of each sentence. To access this feature, simply tap the microphone symbol at the bottom of the Android Keyboard.
9. Monitor your battery life
Since Android 4.0, Google fans have enjoyed robust battery monitoring features. By visiting Settings > Battery, you can see how long it has been since your Nexus 4 was last charged and spot processes which are consuming a large amount of power. This allows you to take steps to conserve the juice within the phones 2,100mAh battery, such as dimming your screen or switching off non-essential services.
10. Charge your Nexus 4 without wires
Although its not available yet, the Nexus 4 has its own wireless charging station, which tops up the phones battery using induction charging technology. Thankfully, there are alternatives if youre fed up of waiting for Google and LG to get their collective acts together, such as the Philips Qi Charging Pad.
11. Get traffic reports with Google Now
Google Now is Androids answer to Apples Siri, and is so powerful that it starts offering assistance even if you dont ask it to. Once you opt in to the Google Now experience, it will track your movements and look for patterns. If it sees your regular work trek repeated over a week, it will ask if you wish to mark your place of employment. From that moment onwards, Google Now will offer traffic reports and estimated journey times to and from work, allowing you to plan in advance if you see any potential issues.
12. Make your screen smarter
Screebl is one of the first applications I download whenever I move to a new Android device. It uses your accelerometer to tell when youre holding the phone and looking at the screen, and disables the timeout. This means you dont have to keep prodding the display to prevent it from sleeping if youre reading a web page or other content. When you rest the phone down on a flat surface, Screebl quickly puts the display to bed. Genius.
13. Automatically back up all of your treasured photos
Google+ may not have taken the social networking world by a storm, but the Android application has one fantastic use -- it boasts an option, which allows you to automatically upload photos youve taken on your Nexus 4 to your Google+ account in the cloud. Even if you lose your device, you wont lose all those valuable memories.
14. Expand and collapse notifications
Androids notifications menu has become a pretty powerful feature lately, allowing you to see the contents of individual messages, such as emails or texts. To expand a notification, hold your finger on it and swipe downwards. To collapse, perform the same gesture but after you slide your finger down a little, slide it back up the screen.
15. Tidy up your homescreens
Even with five different homescreens, things can become crowded on your Nexus 4 if youre download-happy. A way of getting around this is to group apps into folders. All you have to do is press and hold down on an app, and then drag and float it over another app -- this will create the folder. Tapping a folder expands it and displays the contents within, and tapping the name of the folder will allow you to give it a more suitable moniker.
16. Silence your phone fast
For those moments when holding down the volume button just isnt a quick enough way of shutting up your phone, you can hold down the Nexus 4s power button briefly to bring up a separate menu. From here you can put your phone into silent or vibrate mode with a single tap, saving your blushes during important meetings.
17. Access your music from the cloud
Google Music is now available in the UK, and the Nexus 4 is the first phone to benefit from this expansion. You can upload your songs using your PC and then access them from the pre-installed Google Music application on your new Nexus phone. If your music doesnt show, check the app settings to ensure that its been synced with your relevant Google account.
18. View your Google Play library from your homescreen
Introduced with the launch of the Nexus 7 tablet earlier this year, the Google Play library widget gives a snapshot of the most recent movies, music and books youve either purchased or accessed recently. As well as looking rather fetching, it allows you to quickly jump back into content youve enjoyed over the past few days. You can place the widget on any of your five homescreens by selecting it from the Application Drawer.
19. Sync your bookmarks with Google Chrome
The default Android browser has officially been retired in 4.2, and Googles Chrome browser now takes centre stage. If you use Chrome on your desktop (or any other device, for that matter) you can sync your web activity with your Nexus 4.
20. Put your Nexus 4 into a Daydream
Daydream is another new facet of Android 4.2. It allows you to display content on your Nexus4s screen either when its docked or simply charging at the mains. You can have it show a clock, fancy colours, content pulled from your Google Currents account or even a selection of photos.
21. Monitor your data usage
If youre on a contract which stipulates a fair usage policy on your data allowance, then youll want to make use of this feature as much as possible. Go to Settings > Data Usage and youll be shown a graph, as well as a list, of the most data-hungry apps. You can disable apps which you feel are eating too many megabytes, and even set a monthly limit to ensure you never blast over your allowance.
22. Power control
Its one of Androids most useful widgets and should be on every self-respecting owners homescreen -- the Power Control widget allows you to toggle features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, auto-sync and screen brightness, all with a single tap.
23. Add phonetic names to contacts to make voice dialling easier
Even though Androids voice recognition is pretty nifty, it can struggle with names, which could lead to some potentially embarrassing accidental calls when youre using voice dialling. Thankfully, you can now add phonetic names to contacts so voice dialing knows the difference between your mum and Mamas Pizza.
24. Prolong your battery by enabling auto-brightness
When youre using your phone in a darkened room, the brightness of your screen doesnt have to be eye-meltingly intense, so it’s a good idea to switch on auto-brightness. By monitoring the level of light in the room, your Nexus 4 can determine how high luminous the screen needs to be, potentially saving your battery from needless drain.
25. Set applications to auto update
When youve got a shed-load of applications on your Nexus 4, manually installing updates can be a pain. Thankfully, there’s a way of automatically downloading and installing updates without having to lift a finger. Go to the Google Play market and select an app, then check the box which says Allow automatic updating.
How to Factory Reset Nexus 4
Performing a factory reset on Nexus 4 is done when you purchased the tablet second-hand, wiping your apps and starting from scratch or when it’s basically not functioning at all. If you can still get to the tablet’s menu, make sure to back up all necessary documents before you perform hard reset on your device. Here’s how you can do factory reset of your Nexus 4.
1. On your tablet, go to Settings.
2. Under the Personal section, tap on Backup and Reset.
3. Tap on Factory Data Reset and then press on Reset Tablet.
4. If youve set up a password for your device, it will prompt you to enter the said password, pin or pattern. And lastly press Erase Everything to clean out your device.
But if you can’t even get to the menu screen or the device is not functioning at all, you need to do these steps before you can perform factory reset.
1. Turn off the device first if it’s turned on and using a USB cable, connect it to your computer.
2. Press and hold Volume Up, Volume Down and the Power button simultaneously for about 3-4 seconds. This will turn on the device and you’ll see an Android image lying on its back. Wait for your computer to install the drivers before you go to the next step.
3. Using the volume buttons, navigate your device until you reach the Recovery Mode option. Press the Power Button for OK.
4. Your device will restart and will boot to a screen showing an Android with a red triangle. Just press and hold for few seconds the Power Button and Volume up to make the menu screen appear.
5. Now that you’re on the menu options, go to Settings and just follow the steps above to navigate to the Factory Data Reset page using the volume buttons. Use the Volume buttons for YES and the Power button to confirm.
How to Make Your Nexus 4 a WiFi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Nexus 4 a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Nexus 4. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. You can share your Nexus 4 connection with up to 8 computers or other devices. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. On your device, head on to Settings
2. Select Wireless and Networks. And tap on More options.
3. Go to Tethering and portable hotspot.
4. And finally check on Portable WiFi hotpost.
Wait for few seconds and your phone will start broadcasting its WiFi network name. Now you’re ready to connect your other device to your portable mobile wifi hotspot.
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Google Nexus 4 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
If your Nexus 4 tablet has multiple users, each user can change the global Battery Settings. To control the Battery settings, go to Settings, select Device and tap Battery.
To extend the battery life of your Google Nexus 4, you need to turn off the features that you are not using:
• Turn off the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS on settings if not in used so your device will stop searching for a network signal. You can use the Settings app to turn them off. The GPS is located in Settings > Personal > Location access.
• The Maps or Navigation apps should not be leaved open on the screen. Close the application if not in used.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Lessen the screen brightness and make the Sleep timeout to shorter time. You can adjust the brightness on Settings > Device > Display
• Turn off the automatic syncing of apps if you dont need it. You can go to Settings > Accounts > Google account-name.
• If your not in range of a Wi-Fi network, switch your settings to Airplane mode. You can go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Airplane mode, or press and hold the Power button.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
How to Turn on Screen Magnification on Google Nexus 4
With the advance technology we have these days, there is indeed an improvement of how day-to-day devices are structured. These devices, like mobile phones, can now cater to people with physical challenges especially to blind and deaf ones. Take for example the Google Nexus 4. It has lots of features that can be pretty useful to users with visual impairments. One of which is its screen magnification gestures which aides the readability of fonts and photos on a screen. Heres how to turn on the Screen Magnification feature on Nexus 4.
1. On your Nexus 4 device, go to Settings. 2. Then go to System and select Accessibility. 3. And lastly go to Magnification Gestures to turn on screen magnification. While you are in Magnification mode you can do these gestures: 1. Pan - just drag two or more fingers across the screen. 2. Adjust Zoom Level - pinch or expand using two or more fingers. 3. Temporarily magnify - triple-tap and hold. 4. Magnify and Pan - triple-tap and hold then drag your finger. 5. Toggle Magnification mode in and out - triple-tap and release or simply enter and exit and app to get out of magnification mode. Take note that the triple-tap magnification gesture will work everywhere on your device except for the keyboard and navigation buttons.
To add an account
1. On your devices screen, go to Settings.
2. Then go to Accounts and select Add account.
3. And tap on the kind of account you wish to add on your device. Just follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Most accounts require a username and password depending on the kind of account and the configuration of the service youre connecting to.
4. You may also be asked to configure what kinds of data you want to sync, name the account and other pertinent details.
5. Once youre done adding an account you can view them on:
> For Google Accounts you can view them under Settings > Accounts > Google.
> For all other accounts you can view them under Settings > Accounts.
To remove an account
1. To remove a Google account on your Nexus 4 touch its name under Settings > Accounts or Settings > Accounts > Google, then Menu > finally tap on Remove account.
2. To remove other accounts on your Nexus 4 go to Settings > Accounts > account-name and look for Remove option.
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Below youll find 25 handy hints, which will enable you to get the most out of your bargain of a quad-core monster. Many of them will be relevant if you have another phone running vanilla Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
1. Trace to type
One of Android 4.2s most significant new features is its trace-to-type keyboard. If youve used Swype in the past youll know what to expect. Instead of tapping on each key to write something, you merely draw a line over the letters in sequence and lift your finger from the screen to add a space and move onto the next word. To enable it, go to Settings > Language and Input, and select the Android Keyboard option. Make sure Enable Gesture Typing is ticked, and youre away.
2. Take a screenshot
There are times when you just want to capture whats on your phones screen, so you can keep a record of it or show it to others at a later date, and thankfully this functionality comes baked into Android these days. Simply hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time.
3. Share things instantly with Android Beam
Thanks to the inclusion of a NFC chip inside the Nexus 4, you can share data simply by holding your phone next to a compatible device. If you know someone else with a NFC-packing handset -- such as the Nexus S or the Galaxy Nexus -- you can use this feature to display things directly on their screen. If youre viewing a Web page, for example, or a Google Play listing, you can show your friend by beaming the same page to their device, instantly.
4. Access Quick Settings even more quickly
Android 4.2 boasts a new Quick Settings menu, which can be accessed from the Notifications pane. By dragging the pane down with two fingers however, you jump straight to the Quick Settings option.
5. Take a 360-degree images with Photo Sphere
Panoramic photos are so last year, man. The Nexus 4 can take 360-degree shots, thanks to its unique Photo Sphere option. It takes a while to compose the image as you have to take multiple shots, but the end result is unique to say the least.
6. Lock screen widgets
Yet another new feature for Android 4.2 is lock screen widgets. From your lock screen you can take photos, browse your emails and check calendar appointments -- all without having to unlock your Nexus 4. This is especially handy if you use a gesture or passcode to secure you phone, as it saves you from having to input it every time you receive an email.
7. Secure your phone with Face Unlock
One of Androids unique functions, Face Unlock allows you to access your device using nothing but your face. To enable it, go to Settings > Security > Screen Lock and select Face Unlock.
8. Type using your voice
Speech-to-text isnt anything new in the world of mobile phones, but its application in Android is possibly the best weve yet seen. Accuracy is very impressive indeed, and text is generated on the fly -- you dont have to wait for the Nexus 4 to convert your speech at the end of each sentence. To access this feature, simply tap the microphone symbol at the bottom of the Android Keyboard.
9. Monitor your battery life
Since Android 4.0, Google fans have enjoyed robust battery monitoring features. By visiting Settings > Battery, you can see how long it has been since your Nexus 4 was last charged and spot processes which are consuming a large amount of power. This allows you to take steps to conserve the juice within the phones 2,100mAh battery, such as dimming your screen or switching off non-essential services.
10. Charge your Nexus 4 without wires
Although its not available yet, the Nexus 4 has its own wireless charging station, which tops up the phones battery using induction charging technology. Thankfully, there are alternatives if youre fed up of waiting for Google and LG to get their collective acts together, such as the Philips Qi Charging Pad.
11. Get traffic reports with Google Now
Google Now is Androids answer to Apples Siri, and is so powerful that it starts offering assistance even if you dont ask it to. Once you opt in to the Google Now experience, it will track your movements and look for patterns. If it sees your regular work trek repeated over a week, it will ask if you wish to mark your place of employment. From that moment onwards, Google Now will offer traffic reports and estimated journey times to and from work, allowing you to plan in advance if you see any potential issues.
12. Make your screen smarter
Screebl is one of the first applications I download whenever I move to a new Android device. It uses your accelerometer to tell when youre holding the phone and looking at the screen, and disables the timeout. This means you dont have to keep prodding the display to prevent it from sleeping if youre reading a web page or other content. When you rest the phone down on a flat surface, Screebl quickly puts the display to bed. Genius.
13. Automatically back up all of your treasured photos
Google+ may not have taken the social networking world by a storm, but the Android application has one fantastic use -- it boasts an option, which allows you to automatically upload photos youve taken on your Nexus 4 to your Google+ account in the cloud. Even if you lose your device, you wont lose all those valuable memories.
14. Expand and collapse notifications
Androids notifications menu has become a pretty powerful feature lately, allowing you to see the contents of individual messages, such as emails or texts. To expand a notification, hold your finger on it and swipe downwards. To collapse, perform the same gesture but after you slide your finger down a little, slide it back up the screen.
15. Tidy up your homescreens
Even with five different homescreens, things can become crowded on your Nexus 4 if youre download-happy. A way of getting around this is to group apps into folders. All you have to do is press and hold down on an app, and then drag and float it over another app -- this will create the folder. Tapping a folder expands it and displays the contents within, and tapping the name of the folder will allow you to give it a more suitable moniker.
16. Silence your phone fast
For those moments when holding down the volume button just isnt a quick enough way of shutting up your phone, you can hold down the Nexus 4s power button briefly to bring up a separate menu. From here you can put your phone into silent or vibrate mode with a single tap, saving your blushes during important meetings.
17. Access your music from the cloud
Google Music is now available in the UK, and the Nexus 4 is the first phone to benefit from this expansion. You can upload your songs using your PC and then access them from the pre-installed Google Music application on your new Nexus phone. If your music doesnt show, check the app settings to ensure that its been synced with your relevant Google account.
18. View your Google Play library from your homescreen
Introduced with the launch of the Nexus 7 tablet earlier this year, the Google Play library widget gives a snapshot of the most recent movies, music and books youve either purchased or accessed recently. As well as looking rather fetching, it allows you to quickly jump back into content youve enjoyed over the past few days. You can place the widget on any of your five homescreens by selecting it from the Application Drawer.
19. Sync your bookmarks with Google Chrome
The default Android browser has officially been retired in 4.2, and Googles Chrome browser now takes centre stage. If you use Chrome on your desktop (or any other device, for that matter) you can sync your web activity with your Nexus 4.
20. Put your Nexus 4 into a Daydream
Daydream is another new facet of Android 4.2. It allows you to display content on your Nexus4s screen either when its docked or simply charging at the mains. You can have it show a clock, fancy colours, content pulled from your Google Currents account or even a selection of photos.
21. Monitor your data usage
If youre on a contract which stipulates a fair usage policy on your data allowance, then youll want to make use of this feature as much as possible. Go to Settings > Data Usage and youll be shown a graph, as well as a list, of the most data-hungry apps. You can disable apps which you feel are eating too many megabytes, and even set a monthly limit to ensure you never blast over your allowance.
22. Power control
Its one of Androids most useful widgets and should be on every self-respecting owners homescreen -- the Power Control widget allows you to toggle features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, auto-sync and screen brightness, all with a single tap.
23. Add phonetic names to contacts to make voice dialling easier
Even though Androids voice recognition is pretty nifty, it can struggle with names, which could lead to some potentially embarrassing accidental calls when youre using voice dialling. Thankfully, you can now add phonetic names to contacts so voice dialing knows the difference between your mum and Mamas Pizza.
24. Prolong your battery by enabling auto-brightness
When youre using your phone in a darkened room, the brightness of your screen doesnt have to be eye-meltingly intense, so it’s a good idea to switch on auto-brightness. By monitoring the level of light in the room, your Nexus 4 can determine how high luminous the screen needs to be, potentially saving your battery from needless drain.
25. Set applications to auto update
When youve got a shed-load of applications on your Nexus 4, manually installing updates can be a pain. Thankfully, there’s a way of automatically downloading and installing updates without having to lift a finger. Go to the Google Play market and select an app, then check the box which says Allow automatic updating.
How to Factory Reset Nexus 4
Performing a factory reset on Nexus 4 is done when you purchased the tablet second-hand, wiping your apps and starting from scratch or when it’s basically not functioning at all. If you can still get to the tablet’s menu, make sure to back up all necessary documents before you perform hard reset on your device. Here’s how you can do factory reset of your Nexus 4.1. On your tablet, go to Settings.
2. Under the Personal section, tap on Backup and Reset.
3. Tap on Factory Data Reset and then press on Reset Tablet.
4. If youve set up a password for your device, it will prompt you to enter the said password, pin or pattern. And lastly press Erase Everything to clean out your device.
But if you can’t even get to the menu screen or the device is not functioning at all, you need to do these steps before you can perform factory reset.
1. Turn off the device first if it’s turned on and using a USB cable, connect it to your computer.
2. Press and hold Volume Up, Volume Down and the Power button simultaneously for about 3-4 seconds. This will turn on the device and you’ll see an Android image lying on its back. Wait for your computer to install the drivers before you go to the next step.
3. Using the volume buttons, navigate your device until you reach the Recovery Mode option. Press the Power Button for OK.
4. Your device will restart and will boot to a screen showing an Android with a red triangle. Just press and hold for few seconds the Power Button and Volume up to make the menu screen appear.
5. Now that you’re on the menu options, go to Settings and just follow the steps above to navigate to the Factory Data Reset page using the volume buttons. Use the Volume buttons for YES and the Power button to confirm.
How to Make Your Nexus 4 a WiFi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Nexus 4 a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Nexus 4. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. You can share your Nexus 4 connection with up to 8 computers or other devices. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. On your device, head on to Settings
2. Select Wireless and Networks. And tap on More options.
3. Go to Tethering and portable hotspot.
4. And finally check on Portable WiFi hotpost.
Wait for few seconds and your phone will start broadcasting its WiFi network name. Now you’re ready to connect your other device to your portable mobile wifi hotspot.
How to Extend Battery Life of Nexus 4
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Google Nexus 4 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
If your Nexus 4 tablet has multiple users, each user can change the global Battery Settings. To control the Battery settings, go to Settings, select Device and tap Battery.
To extend the battery life of your Google Nexus 4, you need to turn off the features that you are not using:
• Turn off the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS on settings if not in used so your device will stop searching for a network signal. You can use the Settings app to turn them off. The GPS is located in Settings > Personal > Location access.
• The Maps or Navigation apps should not be leaved open on the screen. Close the application if not in used.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Lessen the screen brightness and make the Sleep timeout to shorter time. You can adjust the brightness on Settings > Device > Display
• Turn off the automatic syncing of apps if you dont need it. You can go to Settings > Accounts > Google account-name.
• If your not in range of a Wi-Fi network, switch your settings to Airplane mode. You can go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Airplane mode, or press and hold the Power button.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
How to Turn on Screen Magnification on Google Nexus 4
With the advance technology we have these days, there is indeed an improvement of how day-to-day devices are structured. These devices, like mobile phones, can now cater to people with physical challenges especially to blind and deaf ones. Take for example the Google Nexus 4. It has lots of features that can be pretty useful to users with visual impairments. One of which is its screen magnification gestures which aides the readability of fonts and photos on a screen. Heres how to turn on the Screen Magnification feature on Nexus 4.
1. On your Nexus 4 device, go to Settings. 2. Then go to System and select Accessibility. 3. And lastly go to Magnification Gestures to turn on screen magnification. While you are in Magnification mode you can do these gestures: 1. Pan - just drag two or more fingers across the screen. 2. Adjust Zoom Level - pinch or expand using two or more fingers. 3. Temporarily magnify - triple-tap and hold. 4. Magnify and Pan - triple-tap and hold then drag your finger. 5. Toggle Magnification mode in and out - triple-tap and release or simply enter and exit and app to get out of magnification mode. Take note that the triple-tap magnification gesture will work everywhere on your device except for the keyboard and navigation buttons.
How to Add and Remove an Account on Nexus 4
Synchronizing an account on your Nexus 4 enables you to get quick access on those accounts right on your smartphone. Whether youre adding a Google account or another account like Facebook or Twitter, then you must read this. Take note that in adding some accounts, you may need to obtain certain details from system administrator like the accounts domain or server address. Heres how to add and remove an account on Nexus 4.To add an account
1. On your devices screen, go to Settings.
2. Then go to Accounts and select Add account.
3. And tap on the kind of account you wish to add on your device. Just follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Most accounts require a username and password depending on the kind of account and the configuration of the service youre connecting to.
4. You may also be asked to configure what kinds of data you want to sync, name the account and other pertinent details.
5. Once youre done adding an account you can view them on:
> For Google Accounts you can view them under Settings > Accounts > Google.
> For all other accounts you can view them under Settings > Accounts.
To remove an account
1. To remove a Google account on your Nexus 4 touch its name under Settings > Accounts or Settings > Accounts > Google, then Menu > finally tap on Remove account.
2. To remove other accounts on your Nexus 4 go to Settings > Accounts > account-name and look for Remove option.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Nokia Lumia 520 Tips and Tricks
It is very important if you know some tips on your device like Nokia Lumia 520. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. Improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on your Nokia Lumia 520.Here are some How Tos for your Nokia Lumia 520. These How Tos may still not yet complete and I am still working on the others:
How to Hard Reset Nokia Lumia 520
There are two ways on how to reset your Nokia Lumia 520, it can be through the hard reset or soft reset. When you say hard reset it involves on the hardware part, so you need to remove the battery of you Nokia Lumia and reinsert it. Then turn on your device normally. This should refresh the content of your device but will not remove any data.
Software reset will return your device to its default settings. Like a brand new phone, no information or data saved on your device. This procedure will erase all your data save on your phone.
If your Nokia Lumia is frozen, it is recommended to perform the Hard Reset.
You can soft reset your Nokia Lumia in two ways. By accessing it through settings or doing the hard key combination.
Resetting through the settings:
Go to Settings > About > reset your phone.
Hard Key Combination:
Use this option if your device is locked and you dont know the code.
Note: Make sure that your Nokia Lumia is turned off.
Step 1. Press and hold the power key until it vibrates then release.
Step 2. Press and hold the down key volume. If the exclamation mark will be shown on the Lcd, you can now release the button.
Step 3. You need to input these key combination:
Volume Up > Volume Down > Power > Volume Down.
Your phone will reset and will boot up automatically. This might take a several minutes.
Nokia Lumia 520 User Manual PDF Free Download
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Extend Battery Life of Nokia Lumia 520
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Nokia Lumia 520 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the Lcd brightness and the Lcd lock timeout. On the Home Screen, swipe left, then tap on the Gear Icon or Settings > Battery saver.
- Be reminded that when your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.
- If you want to change the settings of the Battery saver, tap on Advanced.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after youve finished taking photos, press the left arrow key.
How to Take a Screenshot on Nokia Lumia 520
Did you just created a nice piece of art on your new Nokia Lumia 520 phone? Or perhaps youve just personalized your Lcd and want others to know how youve come up with it.Well, take a Lcdshot and brag it to your friends. Heres how you can capture a Lcdshot of your Nokia device.
1. Press on the Power key on the right side of the phone and the Start key simultaneously for a few seconds.
2. To see the Lcdshot, tap on Photos, the Albums and select Screenshots.
3. Tap and hold the Lcdshot you wish to send and then tap on share on the options.
There you have it. Youve just captured a Lcdshot.
How to Scan Codes on Nokia Lumia 520
Nokias latest installment of smartphone, the Lumia 520, allows you to scan QR codes, barcodes and book and DVD covers. Your device will give you further info after you scan the codes. Heres how you can make use of this feature.
1. First, you need to tap the Search icon
2. Then tap on
3. And point the camera at the code. Make sure to keep the camera steady on the code and should be completely visible in the camera viewfinder.
How to Make a Conference Call on Nokia Lumia 520
Now, if you want to have a private conversation with someone while youre on a conference call, just tap
How to Make Your Nokia Lumia 520 a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Nokia Lumia 520 a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Nokia Lumia 520. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. Nokia did not mention how many devices can connect to your Nokia Lumia 520, but usually it is 6-8 devices. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. On your Start Lcd, swipe left, and tap
Settings.
Wait for few seconds and your phone will start broadcasting its WiFi network name. Now you’re ready to connect your other device to your portable mobile wifi hotspot.
How to Personalize the Start Screen on Nokia Lumia 520
Do you want to get easy access on your most-used apps? Then pin your favorite apps, websites, contacts and much more right on your Nokia Lumia 520 start Lcd. Here are some ways on how you can personalize your start Lcd and make it look neater.
To pin an app:
1. On your devices Lcd swipe left to go to the apps menu.
2. Then tap and hold the app you wish to pin on the start Lcd.
3. And tap pin to Start.
To pin a contact:
1.First tap
People.
2. Then tap and hold the contact you wish to pin on the start Lcd.
3. And tap pin to start. By pinning your a contact on the start Lcd, youll be able
to see their feed updates on the tile and you can call them directly from the
start Lcd.
To pin a website:
1. Go to a website that you want to access instantly .
2. Then tap
and choose pin to start.
To move a tile:
1. Just tap and hold the tile.
2. Then drag and drop it to the new location and finally tap the Lcd.
To resize a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile you want to resize
2. And tap the arrow icon.
To unpin a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile.
2. And tap
How to Download Maps on Nokia Lumia 520
Are you a certified travel addict? Then why not download and save maps of your destinations right on your phone before you hit the road. By doing this, you can travel the world while browsing your map guide even without an internet connection. Here are the steps on how you can download maps on Nokia Lumia 520.
1. On your devices start Lcd, swipe left and tap
Here Maps, then tap on
.
2. Now select on download maps. Make sure that youre WiFi is on and is connected to a network.
3. After tapping download maps, tap
and select the country or region.
To delete a map just tap download new maps. Then tap and hold the map you wish to get rid of and finally tap on delete.
How to Download Apps on Nokia Lumia 520
Do want to jampacked your Lumia 520 with cool apps and games. Then try checking out their own version of app store to download free apps, games and other stuff for your Lumia 520 phone. Heres how to download those stuff on your phone.
1. First tap the Store icon
on your device.
2. Then tap an item to view its details like the price, description, rating and etc.
3. If the said item has a price, tap buy or if its available for free at a limited time, tap try. If its free, go ahead and tap install.
4. If youre not signed in to a Microsoft account, then sign in now.
5. And just follow the on-Lcd instructions to complete the download.
When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for more items at the store. But even if youre still downloading the item, you can continue to browse for more items and even add an item to your download queue. To view your download queue just tap the download notification at the bottom of the main view. If you want to pause the downloading, tap and hold the downloading item and tap pause. Tap resume to continue the download.
How to Create a Start Screen for Kids on Nokia Lumia 520
How to Scan Codes on Nokia Lumia 520
Nokias latest installment of smartphone, the Lumia 520, allows you to scan QR codes, barcodes and book and DVD covers. Your device will give you further info after you scan the codes. Heres how you can make use of this feature.
1. First, you need to tap the Search icon
2. Then tap on
3. And point the camera at the code. Make sure to keep the camera steady on the code and should be completely visible in the camera viewfinder.
How to Make a Conference Call on Nokia Lumia 520
Conference calling is a network service. The maximum number of participants involve in a conference call varies by network service provider. Nokia Lumia 520 supports conference call between two or more people. Well, heres how you can make a conference call using your Nokia Lumia 520 phone.
1. Call the first participant of the conference call.
2. To make a call to another person, press 
, and make the call in the normal way.
3. When your call is answered, just tap 
.
4. If you want to add another person to the call, just tap 
, then call another person and tap .
, and make the call in the normal way..Now, if you want to have a private conversation with someone while youre on a conference call, just tap
and the persons name or number. The conference call is put on hold while other participants continue the conference call. Tap on to return to the conference call.
How to Make Your Nokia Lumia 520 a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Nokia Lumia 520 a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Nokia Lumia 520. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. Nokia did not mention how many devices can connect to your Nokia Lumia 520, but usually it is 6-8 devices. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. On your Start Lcd, swipe left, and tap
Settings.2. Then select Internet sharing.
3. Switch the Sharing to On.
4. If you want to change the name of your connection, tap Setup > Broadcast name, then enter the name.
3. Switch the Sharing to On.
4. If you want to change the name of your connection, tap Setup > Broadcast name, then enter the name.
5. If you want to secure your Wi-Fi hotspot, then you can also type in a password for the connection.
6. Then select the connection on the other device.
Wait for few seconds and your phone will start broadcasting its WiFi network name. Now you’re ready to connect your other device to your portable mobile wifi hotspot.
Note: The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For info on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.
How to Find a Lost Nokia Lumia 520
Losing a phone is sort of a matter of life and death these days especially if you have confidential files on it. If you misplaced your phone or someone has stolen it, then keep calm and follow the steps below so you can locate your phone and lock or delete all data on it remotely. All you need to have is a Microsoft account on your phone.
1. On your computer, laptop or tablet, go to www.windowsphone.com
2. Then sign in using the same Microsoft account as on your phone.
3. Choose find my phone. From there you can:
> locate your phone on a map
> make your phone ring even if its in silent mode
> lock your phone and set it to show a message so it can be returned to you
> delete all data from your phone remotely
How to Uninstall an App on Nokia Lumia 520
Deleting apps on your phone can free up your phone memory storage. So if think youre phone is a bit too crowdy and if some apps lurking in it deserves to be out of your phone memory then you might want to consider uninstalling those apps you no longer want to use. Heres how you can clean up and uninstall an app on Nokia Lumia 520.
1. On your devices start Lcd, swipe left to the all apps menu.
2. Then simply tap and hold an app and tap uninstall. Take note that you might not be able to remove some apps especially those that came with your phone.
As easy as that. If you wish to reinstall the app without buying it again, then you can do as as long as it is available in Store.
How to Find a Lost Nokia Lumia 520
Losing a phone is sort of a matter of life and death these days especially if you have confidential files on it. If you misplaced your phone or someone has stolen it, then keep calm and follow the steps below so you can locate your phone and lock or delete all data on it remotely. All you need to have is a Microsoft account on your phone.
1. On your computer, laptop or tablet, go to www.windowsphone.com
2. Then sign in using the same Microsoft account as on your phone.
3. Choose find my phone. From there you can:
> locate your phone on a map
> make your phone ring even if its in silent mode
> lock your phone and set it to show a message so it can be returned to you
> delete all data from your phone remotely
How to Uninstall an App on Nokia Lumia 520
Deleting apps on your phone can free up your phone memory storage. So if think youre phone is a bit too crowdy and if some apps lurking in it deserves to be out of your phone memory then you might want to consider uninstalling those apps you no longer want to use. Heres how you can clean up and uninstall an app on Nokia Lumia 520.
1. On your devices start Lcd, swipe left to the all apps menu.
2. Then simply tap and hold an app and tap uninstall. Take note that you might not be able to remove some apps especially those that came with your phone.
As easy as that. If you wish to reinstall the app without buying it again, then you can do as as long as it is available in Store.
How to Personalize the Start Screen on Nokia Lumia 520
Do you want to get easy access on your most-used apps? Then pin your favorite apps, websites, contacts and much more right on your Nokia Lumia 520 start Lcd. Here are some ways on how you can personalize your start Lcd and make it look neater.
To pin an app:
1. On your devices Lcd swipe left to go to the apps menu.
2. Then tap and hold the app you wish to pin on the start Lcd.
3. And tap pin to Start.
To pin a contact:
1.First tap
People.2. Then tap and hold the contact you wish to pin on the start Lcd.
3. And tap pin to start. By pinning your a contact on the start Lcd, youll be able
to see their feed updates on the tile and you can call them directly from the
start Lcd.
To pin a website:
1. Go to a website that you want to access instantly .
2. Then tap
and choose pin to start.To move a tile:
1. Just tap and hold the tile.
2. Then drag and drop it to the new location and finally tap the Lcd.
To resize a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile you want to resize
2. And tap the arrow icon.
To unpin a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile.
2. And tap
How to Download Maps on Nokia Lumia 520
Are you a certified travel addict? Then why not download and save maps of your destinations right on your phone before you hit the road. By doing this, you can travel the world while browsing your map guide even without an internet connection. Here are the steps on how you can download maps on Nokia Lumia 520.
1. On your devices start Lcd, swipe left and tap
Here Maps, then tap on.2. Now select on download maps. Make sure that youre WiFi is on and is connected to a network.
3. After tapping download maps, tap
and select the country or region.To delete a map just tap download new maps. Then tap and hold the map you wish to get rid of and finally tap on delete.
How to Download Apps on Nokia Lumia 520
Do want to jampacked your Lumia 520 with cool apps and games. Then try checking out their own version of app store to download free apps, games and other stuff for your Lumia 520 phone. Heres how to download those stuff on your phone.
1. First tap the Store icon
on your device.2. Then tap an item to view its details like the price, description, rating and etc.
3. If the said item has a price, tap buy or if its available for free at a limited time, tap try. If its free, go ahead and tap install.
4. If youre not signed in to a Microsoft account, then sign in now.
5. And just follow the on-Lcd instructions to complete the download.
When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for more items at the store. But even if youre still downloading the item, you can continue to browse for more items and even add an item to your download queue. To view your download queue just tap the download notification at the bottom of the main view. If you want to pause the downloading, tap and hold the downloading item and tap pause. Tap resume to continue the download.
How to Create a Start Screen for Kids on Nokia Lumia 520
With Kids Corner feature on Nokia Lumia 520, you can now let your kids use your Lumia phone without worrying that they might delete important files on your phone or purchase apps without your consent. Just create their own start Lcd and personalise it with their favorite apps or games. Heres how to create a start Lcd for your kids on Nokia Lumia 520.
1. On your devices start Lcd, swipe left and tap
Settings.
2. Then tap on Kids corner.
3. Now you can create a fun and safe start Lcd for your kids. Choose which content your kids can use and even create a password so they cant access your own start Lcd.
4. To let your kids buy game points or define a Wallet PIN, you must enter the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. To define a Wallet PIN, swipe left on the start Lcd and tap
Wallet >
> settings+PIN.
5. To turn off kids corner, swipe left on your start Lcd and tapSettings. Then switch kids corner off.
If you want to go back to your own start Lcd just press the power key twice and swipe up on your own lockLcd. To go back to kids corner, swipe left on your start Lcd and swipe up on the kids lockLcd.
How to Logout Facebook on Nokia Lumia 520
1. Open up Facebook App.
2. Right swipe to bring up the left menu (or tap on the three dotted icon on the top left corner).
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Menu and tap on Logout.
1. On your devices start Lcd, swipe left and tap
Settings.2. Then tap on Kids corner.
3. Now you can create a fun and safe start Lcd for your kids. Choose which content your kids can use and even create a password so they cant access your own start Lcd.
4. To let your kids buy game points or define a Wallet PIN, you must enter the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. To define a Wallet PIN, swipe left on the start Lcd and tap
Wallet >> settings+PIN.5. To turn off kids corner, swipe left on your start Lcd and tap
Settings. Then switch kids corner off.If you want to go back to your own start Lcd just press the power key twice and swipe up on your own lockLcd. To go back to kids corner, swipe left on your start Lcd and swipe up on the kids lockLcd.
How to Logout Facebook on Nokia Lumia 520
1. Open up Facebook App.
2. Right swipe to bring up the left menu (or tap on the three dotted icon on the top left corner).
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Menu and tap on Logout.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Mobile Servicing Tips
Mobile Servicing Tips : Mobile servicing is a common think in our life. Life becomes many more complicated with mobile. Latest technology, latest feature, latest advantages increasing more attraction about mobile. Nokia, Samsung, Symphony, Micro max and other popular brand mobile phone have upgraded day by day. Many more mobile with update technology will come in future. Here I will try to give a mobile servicing tips. I hope this mobile servicing tips will help you to recover some problem. In All kinds of mobile may occur a common problem like hanged, error message in application, can not run apps, restarting mobile etc. In such kind of problem a primary solution is to be patients, at first try to restart the mobile, remove the battery and set the sim and battery again, format your memory card, give flash in your phone memory, remove memory card and then set it again, In this way you can solve your primary problem of mobile. If you dont have display of your mobile, can not start mobile its necessary to bring the mobile to the mobile servicing specialist. Keep visiting for more mobile servicing tips.
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Nokia Lumia 1520 Tips and Tricks
How to Factory Reset
Step 1. Press and hole the volume down key together with the power button for about 10 seconds.
Step 2. Your phone should switch to off. Turn your phone back on by pressing the power button.
Step 3. Then update your phone software.
Step 4. To reset your phone.
If your issue still unsolved, it is advisable to contact your network service provider or Nokia.
How to Hard Reset
Hard Key Combination:
Use this option if your device is locked and you dont know the code.
Note: Make sure that your Nokia Lumia is turned off.
Step 1. Press and hold the power key until it vibrates then release.
Step 2. Press and hold the down key volume. If the exclamation mark will be shown on the screen, you can now release the button.
Step 3. You need to input these key combination:
Volume Up > Volume Down > Power > Volume Down.
Your phone will reset and will boot up automatically. This might take a several minutes.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
How to Take a Screenshot
How to Scan Codes
1. First, you need to tap
2. Then tap on
3. And point the camera at the code. Make sure to keep the camera steady on the code and should be completely visible in the camera viewfinder.
How to Save Battery Life
How to Track and Delete Files Remotely on Your Lost Windows Phone
How to make your phone ring:
How to Erase your phone:
How to Make a Conference Call
Now, if you want to have a private conversation with someone while youre on a conference call, just tap
How to Make Your Device a Wi-Fi Hotspot (How to Share Internet Connection)
1. On your Start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings.
Wait for few seconds and your phone will start broadcasting its WiFi network name. Now you’re ready to connect your other device to your portable mobile wifi hotspot.
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Step 1. Press and hole the volume down key together with the power button for about 10 seconds.
Step 2. Your phone should switch to off. Turn your phone back on by pressing the power button.
Step 3. Then update your phone software.
Step 4. To reset your phone.
- On the start screen, swipe left to access the settings.
- Tap on "Settings".
- Select "About", then "reset your phone".
If your issue still unsolved, it is advisable to contact your network service provider or Nokia.
How to Hard Reset
Hard Key Combination:
Use this option if your device is locked and you dont know the code.
Note: Make sure that your Nokia Lumia is turned off.
Step 1. Press and hold the power key until it vibrates then release.
Step 2. Press and hold the down key volume. If the exclamation mark will be shown on the screen, you can now release the button.
Step 3. You need to input these key combination:
Volume Up > Volume Down > Power > Volume Down.
Your phone will reset and will boot up automatically. This might take a several minutes.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Take a Screenshot
1. Press on the Power key on the right side of the phone and the Start key simultaneously for few seconds.
2. To see the screenshot, tap on Photos and select Screenshots.
3. Tap and hold the screenshot you wish to send and then tap on Share on the options.
There you have it. Youve just captured a screenshot.
How to Scan Codes
1. First, you need to tap
2. Then tap on
3. And point the camera at the code. Make sure to keep the camera steady on the code and should be completely visible in the camera viewfinder.
How to Save Battery Life
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For your device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the screen brightness and the screen lock timeout. On the Home Screen, swipe left, then tap on the Gear Icon or Settings > Battery saver.
- Be reminded that when your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.
- If you want to change the settings of the Battery saver, tap on Advanced.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after youve finished taking photos, press the left arrow key.
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the screen brightness and the screen lock timeout. On the Home Screen, swipe left, then tap on the Gear Icon or Settings > Battery saver.
- Be reminded that when your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.
- If you want to change the settings of the Battery saver, tap on Advanced.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after youve finished taking photos, press the left arrow key.
How to Track and Delete Files Remotely on Your Lost Windows Phone
Find my Phone will make your life easier to find it or it can also prevent other person from using it without your consent.
How to Track your Phone / Map Location:
- Go to www.windowsphone.com.
- Point your mouse on "Explore My Phone" and click Find My Phone.
- Sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to sign in on your phone.
- If you are not seeing the latest location of your phone, click Refresh.
- You can also print the hard copy of your phone location, just click Print.
- Click Center on Map if you lost the location of your phone.
- While you are sign in on www.windowsphone.com, click on Ring.
- Just follow the instructions to make your phone ring.
- While you are sign in on www.windowsphone.com, click on Erase.
- If you are sure to erase your phone, click on Yes! Erase my phone immediately check box.
- To confirm click Erase.
How to Lock your phone and show a message:
- While you are sign in on www.windowsphone.com, click on Lock.
- Just follow the instructions to lock your phone ring.
- If you dont have a password then you need to create one, you will use it to unlock your phone if you get it back.
How to Make a Conference Call
1. Call the first participant of the conference call.
2. To make a call to another person, press , and make the call in the normal way.
3. When your call is answered, just tap ![merge]()
.
4. If you want to add another person to the call, just tap ![add]()
, then call another person and tap ![merge]()
.
, and make the call in the normal way.Now, if you want to have a private conversation with someone while youre on a conference call, just tap![private]()
and the persons name or number. The conference call is put on hold while other participants continue the conference call. Tap on![merge]()
to return to the conference call.
How to Make Your Device a Wi-Fi Hotspot (How to Share Internet Connection)
1. On your Start screen, swipe left, and tap
Settings.2. Then select Internet sharing.
3. Switch the Sharing to On.
4. If you want to change the name of your connection, tap Setup > Broadcast name, then enter the name.
3. Switch the Sharing to On.
4. If you want to change the name of your connection, tap Setup > Broadcast name, then enter the name.
5. If you want to secure your Wi-Fi hotspot, then you can also type in a password for the connection.
6. Then select the connection on the other device.
Wait for few seconds and your phone will start broadcasting its WiFi network name. Now you’re ready to connect your other device to your portable mobile wifi hotspot.
Note: The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For info on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.
How to Uninstall an Apps
1. On your devices start screen, swipe left to the all apps menu.
2. Then simply tap and hold an app and tap uninstall. Take note that you might not be able to remove some apps especially those that came with your phone.
As easy as that. If you wish to reinstall the app without buying it again, then you can do as as long as it is available in Store.
How to Personalize the Start Screen
To pin an app:
1. On your devices screen swipe left to go to the apps menu.
2. Then tap and hold the app you wish to pin on the start screen.
3. And tap pin to Start.
To pin a contact:
1.First tapPeople.
2. Then tap and hold the contact you wish to pin on the start screen.
3. And tap pin to start. By pinning your a contact on the start screen, youll be able
to see their feed updates on the tile and you can call them directly from the
start screen.
To pin a website:
1. Go to a website that you want to access instantly .
2. Then tapand choose pin to start.
To move a tile:
1. Just tap and hold the tile.
2. Then drag and drop it to the new location and finally tap the screen.
To resize a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile you want to resize
2. And tap the arrow icon.
To unpin a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile.
2. And tap
How to Download Maps
1. On your devices start screen, swipe left and tap![Nokia]()
Here Maps, then tap on.
2. Now select on download maps. Make sure that youre WiFi is on and is connected to a network.
3. After tapping download maps, tapand select the country or region.
To delete a map just tap download new maps. Then tap and hold the map you wish to get rid of and finally tap on delete.
How to Download Apps
1. First tap the Store iconon your device.
2. Then tap an item to view its details like the price, description, rating and etc.
3. If the said item has a price, tap buy or if its available for free at a limited time, tap try. If its free, go ahead and tap install.
4. If youre not signed in to a Microsoft account, then sign in now.
5. And just follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download.
When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for more items at the store. But even if youre still downloading the item, you can continue to browse for more items and even add an item to your download queue. To view your download queue just tap the download notification at the bottom of the main view. If you want to pause the downloading, tap and hold the downloading item and tap pause. Tap resume to continue the download.
How to Create a Start Screen for Kids
1. On your devices start screen, swipe left and tapSettings.
2. Then tap on Kids corner.
3. Now you can create a fun and safe start screen for your kids. Choose which content your kids can use and even create a password so they cant access your own start screen.
4. To let your kids buy game points or define a Wallet PIN, you must enter the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. To define a Wallet PIN, swipe left on the start screen and tapWallet >> settings+PIN.
5. To turn off kids corner, swipe left on your start screen and tapSettings. Then switch kids corner off.
If you want to go back to your own start screen just press the power key twice and swipe up on your own lockscreen. To go back to kids corner, swipe left on your start screen and swipe up on the kids lockscreen.
How to Logout Facebook
1. Open up Facebook App.
2. Right swipe to bring up the left menu (or tap on the three dotted icon on the top left corner).
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Menu and tap on Logout.
How to Uninstall an Apps
1. On your devices start screen, swipe left to the all apps menu.
2. Then simply tap and hold an app and tap uninstall. Take note that you might not be able to remove some apps especially those that came with your phone.
As easy as that. If you wish to reinstall the app without buying it again, then you can do as as long as it is available in Store.
How to Personalize the Start Screen
To pin an app:
1. On your devices screen swipe left to go to the apps menu.
2. Then tap and hold the app you wish to pin on the start screen.
3. And tap pin to Start.
To pin a contact:
1.First tap
People.2. Then tap and hold the contact you wish to pin on the start screen.
3. And tap pin to start. By pinning your a contact on the start screen, youll be able
to see their feed updates on the tile and you can call them directly from the
start screen.
To pin a website:
1. Go to a website that you want to access instantly .
2. Then tap
and choose pin to start.To move a tile:
1. Just tap and hold the tile.
2. Then drag and drop it to the new location and finally tap the screen.
To resize a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile you want to resize
2. And tap the arrow icon.
To unpin a tile:
1. Tap and hold the tile.
2. And tap
How to Download Maps
1. On your devices start screen, swipe left and tap
.2. Now select on download maps. Make sure that youre WiFi is on and is connected to a network.
3. After tapping download maps, tap
and select the country or region.To delete a map just tap download new maps. Then tap and hold the map you wish to get rid of and finally tap on delete.
How to Download Apps
1. First tap the Store icon
on your device.2. Then tap an item to view its details like the price, description, rating and etc.
3. If the said item has a price, tap buy or if its available for free at a limited time, tap try. If its free, go ahead and tap install.
4. If youre not signed in to a Microsoft account, then sign in now.
5. And just follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download.
When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for more items at the store. But even if youre still downloading the item, you can continue to browse for more items and even add an item to your download queue. To view your download queue just tap the download notification at the bottom of the main view. If you want to pause the downloading, tap and hold the downloading item and tap pause. Tap resume to continue the download.
How to Create a Start Screen for Kids
1. On your devices start screen, swipe left and tap
Settings.2. Then tap on Kids corner.
3. Now you can create a fun and safe start screen for your kids. Choose which content your kids can use and even create a password so they cant access your own start screen.
4. To let your kids buy game points or define a Wallet PIN, you must enter the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. To define a Wallet PIN, swipe left on the start screen and tap
Wallet >> settings+PIN.5. To turn off kids corner, swipe left on your start screen and tap
Settings. Then switch kids corner off.If you want to go back to your own start screen just press the power key twice and swipe up on your own lockscreen. To go back to kids corner, swipe left on your start screen and swipe up on the kids lockscreen.
How to Logout Facebook
1. Open up Facebook App.
2. Right swipe to bring up the left menu (or tap on the three dotted icon on the top left corner).
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Menu and tap on Logout.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Tips and Tricks How Tos
How to Backup and Restore Application
How to Share Content with DLNA Certified Devices
How to Share Contacts, Music Files, Videos and Web Address Using NFC
How to Screen Mirror to Show the Screen on a TV
How to Share Content with DLNA Certified Devices
How to Share Contacts, Music Files, Videos and Web Address Using NFC
How to Screen Mirror to Show the Screen on a TV
Saturday, August 23, 2014
HTC One VX Tips and Tricks
How to Factory Reset (Hard Reset) HTC One VX
Resetting your HTC One VX will restore the default settings of your device. It will also delete all your files on your phone, so it is recommended to have a backup of your important files on your computer. There are two ways on how to reset your HTC One VX. It can be done through the settings or through the hardware buttons.
Resetting HTC One VX on Settings:
Resetting HTC One VX by Hardware Buttons:
These steps is also helpful when your HTC One VX is unresponsive or frozen and theres no way to access the settings.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
How to Extend Battery Life of HTC One VX
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For HTC One VX device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device (if applicable).
• Lessen the screen brightness and the screen lock timeout.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after youve finished taking photos.
How to Take Continuous Camera Shots on HTC One VX
Want to take photos continuously on your HTC One VX? You just need to set the settings and you can now capture the moment of the action. Every movement of the action counts, so take the photo continuously.
Follow these steps:
1. First, make sure that youre in Normal scene to use this feature.
2. On the Viewfinder screen, just press and hold on
.
- It should take 20 consecutive shots since it is the default settings.
- If you want to capture more than 20 shots, just tap on the Gear Icon or Settings, then Continuous shooting. After that, clear the Limit to 20 frames option.
3. You can also select the photo that you like most by tapping Best shot. If you dont want the other photos, then you can delete it.
How to Set HTC One VX into Sleep Mode
Smartphones these days can now share its mobile data connection and act as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. And like those high-end gadgets, HTC One VX is sure to let you experience the benefits of making it as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Heres how you can make your HTC One VX phone the next Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Resetting your HTC One VX will restore the default settings of your device. It will also delete all your files on your phone, so it is recommended to have a backup of your important files on your computer. There are two ways on how to reset your HTC One VX. It can be done through the settings or through the hardware buttons.
Resetting HTC One VX on Settings:
- Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the Gear Icon or Settings.
- Select Storage, and tap on Factory data reset.
- Tap Reset phone.
- To confirm tap Erase everything.
Resetting HTC One VX by Hardware Buttons:
These steps is also helpful when your HTC One VX is unresponsive or frozen and theres no way to access the settings.
- First, press and hold the Volume Down button, and then do the same way on the Power button.
- Hold the two buttons until the three Android images appear on the screen.
- Release the button when the three Android images appear and press Volume Down.
- Tap on Factory Reset, and then press the Power Button to confirm.
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For HTC One VX device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device (if applicable).
• Lessen the screen brightness and the screen lock timeout.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after youve finished taking photos.
How to Take Continuous Camera Shots on HTC One VX
Want to take photos continuously on your HTC One VX? You just need to set the settings and you can now capture the moment of the action. Every movement of the action counts, so take the photo continuously.
Follow these steps:
1. First, make sure that youre in Normal scene to use this feature.
2. On the Viewfinder screen, just press and hold on
.- It should take 20 consecutive shots since it is the default settings.
- If you want to capture more than 20 shots, just tap on the Gear Icon or Settings, then Continuous shooting. After that, clear the Limit to 20 frames option.
3. You can also select the photo that you like most by tapping Best shot. If you dont want the other photos, then you can delete it.
How to Set HTC One VX into Sleep Mode
Like any other device, setting HTC One VX into sleep mode will somehow save its battery life. Sleep mode puts your device into a lower power state while the display is off. It also prevents accidental button presses when its in your pocket or bag. Heres how you can set HTC One VX into sleep mode.
1. Briefly press on your devices Power button to turn off the display. Then switch to Sleep Mode.
2. To change the time before your device sleeps, just go to Display, then gestures & buttons settings.
3. To wake it up, manually press the Power button and unlock your screen.
4. Your device will also automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
How to Make Your HTC One VX a Wireless Router
1. Briefly press on your devices Power button to turn off the display. Then switch to Sleep Mode.
2. To change the time before your device sleeps, just go to Display, then gestures & buttons settings.
3. To wake it up, manually press the Power button and unlock your screen.
4. Your device will also automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
How to Make Your HTC One VX a Wireless Router
Smartphones these days can now share its mobile data connection and act as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. And like those high-end gadgets, HTC One VX is sure to let you experience the benefits of making it as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Heres how you can make your HTC One VX phone the next Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the Gear Icon or Settings.
- Under Wireless & Network, tap More.
- Select Mobile network sharing > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
- Enter your preferred router name, or you can also use the default name.
- Choose the type of security and set a password for your wireless router. (If you selected none, then you dont have to enter a password.)
- Select the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot option to turn on the wireless router.
When you see the router wireless icon, then your HTC One VX is ready to be used as a router.
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