Wednesday 10 July 2013

How to Enable or Disable Apps running in Background on Android Devices

With over 450,000 apps and counting on the Play Store, there are many applications which run in the background without the permisson of the user, making the phone much slower and also sometimes, by collecting some data in the background etca

                                            


For this purpose, one could use Task Managers or Task Killer applications which are available aplenty in the Android Play Store or even some widgets which can kill all the running apps in the background in one click. However, sometimes it might be disadvantageous. Say Skype is running the background and you want to kill it, one could do so manually or use a third party task manager app. However, some of these apps from unknown developers do not kill just the app but also some processes that are used by the app which are also required for the phone’s normal functioning. By disabling the app, it totally disappears from the app drawer as well and no third party app can execute it.

Thus, it is recommended to use trusted Task manager applications or the default one in Android, which is the best alternative. To use this, follow these instructions :

Open the App drawer from your homescreen and choose Settings. Alternatively, ICS devices also have a quick shortcut to settings from the notification bar when pulled down from the top.
Once you’re into settings, choose ‘Apps’ from the list there.
Here, you will see three tabs on the top namely ‘On SD Card’ , ‘Running’  and ‘All’ .
Tap on All and you’ll be taken into the screen displaying all the installed apps on your phone along with default stock apps of Android.
Choose the app that you want to stop and you’ll get two boxes named ‘Force Stop’ and ‘Disable’ .
Tap on the ‘Disable’ button and a warning notification pop-up box might come up asking if you’re sure in executing this action. Tap ‘OK’ .
Now the app is disabled and is pushed towards the end of the list. To enable, choose the app again and choose Enable.
Note that by disabling the app, the app will disappear from the App drawer until it is enabled once again in the settings page. To temporarily stop apps, you should choose the ‘Force Stop’ button while disabling it totally stops the app from being executed or functioning till it is enabled manually by the user

Tuesday 9 July 2013

How to Get iOS 7 Looks in your Android Phone – Guide

For all those who are having envy about iOS 7 and has an android phone can now get the looks of iOS 7 right in their Android smartphone. While there are many ways wherein you can get the looks of iOS 7 right in your Android phone, lets check out one by one in the due course of this article

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iOS 7 Themed Launcher:

With 23+ Original icons as used in the iOS 7 along with the 3 Full HD Wallpapers, you can actually feel like you are using an iPhone as it almost gives the same feeling in terms of UI /UX. The icons which are stylized for iOS7 includes Facebook, Facebook messenger, Chrome, Skype, Instagram, Google hangouts, Viber, YouTube, Ebay, Play Magazines, PowerAmp, Winamp, Flipboard, Wikipedia. There will be many more new icons which will be added in the coming days.

Manual Update Galaxy GRAND I9082 with Official India Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

Quick Pre Requisites:

Only with the help of below mentioned steps, it’s preferred to create a backup. Make sure that you are not making use of KIES for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the same.



 SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Images,videos – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names

From the path “Settings > More > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.
Minimum charge left in your phone is 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

Procedure to Update GALAXY GRAND I9082 with XXAMF7 Jellybean 4.1.2  Firmware:
   The Galaxy GRAND can be entered into the Download mode by holding the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

Open Odin in your computer and connect your GALAXY Grand Smartphone to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID: COM section will turn Blue / Yellow.
Click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you have got after extraction to click on “Start”. Once you click on “Start”, the process of firmware update will start. Please note that it will take around 3 -4 minutes for applying the update and once the update is applied successfully, the device will be rebooted automatically.


Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.



    Micromax Canvas 4 Android Phone with 1GB RAM & Metallic Finish for 17,999 – Specs, Features & Photos

    Micromax Canvas 4 Android Phone with 1GB RAM & Metallic Finish for 17,999 – Specs, Features & Photos


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    Specs and Features of Canvas 4:
    To start with, this Canvas 4 is pegged to come with a 5 inched Full HD Screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080p Display, Quad Core Mediatek chipset along with the 16GB of onboard Storage option. This device also comes with the 1GB of RAM, 5MP of Front Facing Camera along with the 13MP of Rear Facing Camera, Dual Sim Capability and Jellybean 4.2 firmware. We have summed up a detailed list of specs and features below; Now, we also have got the screen captures of this device which we have mentioned in the due course of this article.

    5 inched HD Screen with 1920 x 1080p Screen.
    8.9mm thickness,
    1.2GHz Quad Core Mediatek Processor,
    16GB Internal Memory,
    1GB RAM,
    5 MP of Front Facing Camera,
    13MP Rear Facing Camera with LED Flash,
    Burst Mode of 99 Photos in 15seconds,
    Metallic Finish Body,
    Dual Sim (GSM + GSM) Capable,
    Bluetooth 4.0, Wi Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, A-GPS,
    Jellybean 4.2 Android OS,
    2000mAH Battery











    XOLO PLAY with 4.7″ HD Screen, 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor & 1GB RAM – Specs & Features

    XOLO PLAY with 4.7″ HD Screen, 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor & 1GB RAM – Specs & Features


    XOLO PLAY is the new smartphone which comes with the 4.7 inches of Screen Size. This smartphone comes powered with the Nvidia Tegra 3 Processor along with the decent enough specs and features. While the likes of LAVA and Micromax are currently speeding the product launches, it now seems like XOLO too wants to join the party by coming out products which are not just buffed with the specs but also the pricing is taken care of. Let’s head over to the detailed list of specs and features of this XOLO PLAY Android smartphone



    Specs & Features of XOLO PLAY:

    XOLO Play comes with the 4.7 inches of HD Screen which comes with the resolution of 1280 x 720 p display along with the IPS Display and 312PPI. With Jellybean 4.1.1 Android OS, this device is powered with the 1.5GHz of quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor with 416 MHz 12 Core NVIDIA ULP GeForce GPU. In terms of camera, this device comes with the 8MP of rear facing camera with BSI Sensor and LED Flash along with the 1080p Recording capability and not to forget it also comes with the 2MP of front facing camera.

    In terms of memory, this does come with the essential as it has a 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory along with the 32GB of expandable memory card slot and 2000mAh of Battery. With 10.4mm thickness it also houses the 3G, Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS Capabilities. We have also summed up the detailed list of specs below.

    4.7 inches of HD Display with Capacitive Touch,
    10.4mm thickness & 167gms weight,
    1280 x 720 pixels Resolution,
    1.5GHz Quad Core Nvidia Tegra 3 Processor,
    1GB RAM,
    4GB Internal Memory,
    Up to 32GB expandable memory card slot,
    312PPI Display,
    8 Megapixel camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash and 1080p Video Recording Capability,
    2MP Front Facing Camera,
    Jellybean 4.1.1 Android OS,
    3G, Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS,
    2000mAH Battery
    XOLO PLAY Smartphone price is not yet announced, as in when its announced we will keep you posted on the same.

    Monday 8 July 2013

    UPDATE GALAXY FIT TO JELLY BEAN 4.1.2

    How to install Jelly bean 4.1.2 on Galaxy FIT (BUG FREE)

    Downloads :-
    1. Clockworkmod Recovery 5 [CWM] Package File :- Click Here
    2. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean [AOKP v9] Package File :- Click Here  
    [Password :- viotutorials.com to open this file use same pw] 
    3. Samsung Mobile USB Drivers :- Click Here


    Instruction:

    1.Turn off you device

    2.Then put it on recovery mod (Volum Down+Home+Power On keys)
    3.Download 3 files on PC
    4.Install Drivers on PC, other 2 files extrack
    5.now open folder name CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY 5

    6.Open Odin Multi Downloader

    5.Select :- Ops Beni_v1.0.ops

    6.In Odin Oprions select One package and mark it, then you will see One Package is open and put there file name beni_cwm-5_ext4_v2.tar

    7.Know connect phone to PC and on PC first box must be yellow and the you press "Start" button

    8.When you see in other box RESET, just close Odin and uncabel phone from pc
    Then remove battery from phone for 10s and put it back
    Know put phone on recovery mod 
    Volum Up and Down, Home key is select and Back is Power key
    Okay so first Wipe data/reset click Yes

    9.Know we need goto mount and storage and connect phome to PC and then in phone click on Mount USB Storage

    10.On PC open Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean [AOKP v9] 
    Copy 2 file in your memoru card device
    And unconnect PC from phone use my computer
    Ok, in phone press Power button to go back in Mount and Storage and click again Power button to be at main recovery menu

    11.In main menu of recovery, go to advanced and reboot recovery.
    Okay guy's know wipe data/reset again
    Know wipe cache partition clich same YES
    And go to advanced and wipe Dalvik cahce, sane YES
    So know we must go back to main menu/install zip from SD
    Then again choise zip from SD and find out file name Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean [AOKP v9] and then we select aokp vp Nighty by Ravi H Bassava.zip
    and click YES

    12.Okay then choise zip from SD again, same folder and secound zip is gapps-jp-20121011-signed.zip and same YES
    Okay finaly we can go back to main menu and reboot system know !! wohoo xD
    Warning!!! First reboot of phone takes 10-15 minits so please be patience =))


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :-

    Q.1. This is official firmware ?
    Ans. No, This is a Custom Firmware based on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and ported and developed by Mr. Ravi H Basawa.

    Q.2. This is stable and bug free ?
    Ans. Yes. It is stable and bug free firmware. And every function is working.

    Q.3. Camera is working ?
    Ans. Yes, and properly

    Sunday 7 July 2013

    How to Root Samsung Galaxy Y

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    Downloads Required


    Let's Root


        Download the update.zip file from the above link

    • Now using PC move this file to your Phone's SD card.
    • Now Turn Off your device.
    • Boot Into recovery Mode- { Press Home+Volume Up+Power Button]
    • From the Menu Select "Update from SD card"
    • Next choose the copied Update.zifile from SD card.
    • Reboot using the reboot option in Recovery options menu.

    Congrats! You have successfully Rooted Your Galaxy Y

    How to Root Samsung Galaxy S duos

    ROOT GALAXY S DUOS IN FEW SIMPLE STEPS




    How to Root Samsung Galaxy S duos S7562 and Install CWM Recovery

    Downloads Required
    1.Samsung usb drivers
    2.Rooting Kit

    Prerequisite:

    1. Make sure your mobile should possess 70 to 80% battery

    2. Enable USB debugging mode (Menu (app drawer) > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)

    3. Ensure that you have backed up your all important data.

    4. Install Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 USB drivers. (Download USB drivers or download Samsung Kies (drivers included))

    Disclaimer: Rooting your device voids will void its warranty. We are not the developers (iDroidSpace.com) if anything happens to your phone while performing mentioned tutorial then don’t blame us. And the strict instruction, this root method is only for Samsung Galaxy S duos S7562 so don’t try on any other phone. Follow the tutorial as per your own risk



    Step by Step Guide on:

    How to root Samsung Galaxy S duos

    Step 1: Download and extract Samsung Galaxy S duos rooting kit on your computer.

    Step 2: Switch Off your phone, take out the battery and insert it back. Now boot your phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home button together, and then press the Power button till you see the Android Construction logo. Once again press Power button to confirm.

    Step 3: Open “Odin.exe” (from extracted folder) and connect your phone via USB cable with your computer in download mode. If your phone is connected successfully the one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow.



    Step 4: Click on “PDA” button and select file “recovery.tar” (from extracted folder).

    Step 5: Please make sure that only F. Reset Time and Auto Reboot options are checked on Odin.

    Step 6: Now, click on the Start button on Odin to start the installation process. Installation will take a few minutes to complete so please wait for the complete process.

    Step 7: Finally, when the installation process is completed successfully you will see the “PASS” message on Odin and then your device will reboot automatically. When the phone boots up (vibrates) then immediately remove the battery and after 1-2 minutes start your phone. (MAIN STEP)

    Hurray! Your Samsung Galaxy S duos S7562 now has been rooted and you can check the Super app installed on your device. In case, if you want to verify then download this Root Checker application and verify it by yourself only.

    Wait! The guide is not over yet. You know which application is essential to install Custom ROM? No? It’s ClockWorkMod and you can see this application when you are in recovery mode. And that’s its called CWM Recovery. So, if you want to install CWM Recovery then follow the remaining steps.

    Step 8: Now, placed the “CWM Recovery file” in the SD card.

    Step 9: Switch off your phone to boot into recover mode by press and holding Volume Up + Home button together, and then press the Power button.

    step 10: From the recovery menu, select “Install zip from sdcard” and go to path where you have placed “CWM Recovery file” and select it. Installtion will take 2-3 minutes.

    Step 11: When the installtion process is completed select “++++Go Back++++” and then choose “reboot system” to reboot your phone.

    That’s it, you have successfully install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S duaos S7562. So, it is the complete step by step guide on “How to Root Samsung Galaxy S duos S7562 and Install CWM Recovery“. If you encounter any problem then put your problem/queries below via comments and we will surely help you! Happy Rooting :-)





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