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Samsung Confirms KitKat Upgrade For Few Galaxy Devices

Samsung USA has released an official list of Galaxy Devices four days ago that will receive update of latest Android 4.4(KitKat) version.

Devices to receive update are -->>

Galaxy Note 3
Galaxy Note 2
Galaxy S4
Galaxy S4 Mini
Galaxy S4 Zoom
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S3
Galaxy S3 Mini
Galaxy Light
Galaxy Note 8.0
Galaxy Note 10.1
Galaxy Note 10.1(2014)
Galaxy Tab 3
Galaxy Mega

Still no roll out dates were given but Sprint and US Cellular Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 have started receiving OTA(over-the-air) updates as the list was revealed.

Changes with the latest version include a "more intuitive" UI, enhanced messaging capabilities, and updated Samsung apps, among other things.

Updates should be rolling out for all devices starting today through the next few months, so keep on the lookout. Have you started to receive your update? Let us know in the comments below.

Filed Under: Android, News on Sunday, 23 February 2014 No Comments

Hidden Cheat Codes For All Android Versions

Hello Guys !
Here are some hidden cheat codes for all your android versions. If you are a visual learner then there is a video below with all the codes with its purpose.

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Send Free SMS Worldwide Without Registrationn

Hello Guys !
There are many websites which allows you to send SMS worldwide but they request you to sign up before you send SMS and there are also some websites which allows you to send SMS withouut any sign up or registration.
I have tried many websites that allows sending without sign up but many have delivery time problems. Many websites are not able to deliver your message on time. After so much research I've found one which is better than all and don't have such delivery problems, it is e-FreeSMS.

e-FreeSMS is a site which came across while I was testing sites and allows you to send free sms worldwide without registration, e-FreeSMS lets you to send SMS worldwide without any sign up with fast delivery time.

Here in the above screenshot you can see there is no registration required. It supports up to 120 characters within one SMS including e - freesms.com text below it. If you need more than send another SMS. As you click on Send Now it will redirect you to next page showing Your SMS has been placed in the queue and will be delivered shortly!

In this above screenshot you can see the received SMS is from +12014851017 which belongs to e-freesms.com and cannot be changed. The SMS could be from any number so sender must specify his/her name in the SMS so that the receiver can recognize you. I have personally received this SMS within 30 seconds.

Filed Under: How To on Tuesday, 18 February 2014 No Comments

Play High End 3D Games Without Graphics Card

There is a tool named 3D-Analyze which can be used for playing high end 3D games if you don't have Graphics Card on your PC or Laptop.
This tool is for those who have old computer and don't want to waste money on buying a Graphics Card for their pc. We like to play games with high graphics but you may face some compatibility issues so here is the solution for it.

3D-Analyze is very simple and yet powerful tool available till now. This is achieved not by emulation but by NUL-Rendering. This means, advanced 3D Features the Card is not capable of, are reported as available in Hardware, but have their calls intercepted and the respective 3D Features will not be rendered.

System Requirements :

Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7.
VGA Card: Direct3D capable.
HDD: 1 GB of free space required.

First Download 3D-Analyze Tool Ver. 2.36 from here, after downloading just run 3d Analyze, now select the executable file of the game in File Selection option.

Step 1: See the screenshot above to check boxes,

First: check the box force SW TnL, under Performance.
Second: check all five boxes under Hardware Limits.
Third: check two boxes force max. pixel shader version 1.4 & force high precision pixel shader under Pixel and Vertex Shader.

Step 2: Now change VendorID & DeviceID values from 0 to VendorID 4098 & DeviceID 20040.

Step 3: Now click on Save batch file button to save your settings as batch file then finally click on Run button on above left to play your lovely game.

Here is the video tutorial

Remember it is just a temporary solution. Don't rely too much on this software. It is just a tool that can't replace a Graphics Card(hardware). It can't play all the games as it uses CPU. If you have any problems then comment your problems below and I'm there to solve your problems.

Filed Under: How To, Windows on Sunday, 16 February 2014 No Comments

How To Format Write Protected USB Flash Drive

Hey Guys ! As we all know that USB pen drives are becoming basic necessity of many users. The main benefit of USB drive is it is cheaper than portable HDD and very easy to carry any where in pocket. Nowadays USB are also supported in LCD's and LED's as well as DVD/CD players also.

USB drives can be used in many ways and are also now supported by mobile devices via OTG cable for transferring data. There is a minute problem in using USB flash drives is that while deleting unnecessary data the errors like access denied or write protected file are raised.

Here I'm providing simple few methods to solve these errors and format write protected USB flash drive.

If you have tried the basic method of formatting then also it is not possible to format then try the below methods

Method 1 :

Just Click on Start > Type cmd in search bar and select Run As Administrator, then type Format E:, where E: is the drive letter of your USB drive. You can choose your corresponding drive letter of USB drive.

Now you will be asked to Proceed with Format <Y/N>? Type Y and press Enter.

Method 2:

There are many tools available on internet but the best one is Unlocker tool we've found.
Download it from here
Now select the USB Flash Drive, file or folder and right-click on it select Unlocker. And just simply click on Unlock All.

Filed Under: How To, Windows on Wednesday, 12 February 2014 No Comments

Free Screen Recording Apps as Animated GIF Images

Hello Guys !

Screen Recording Apps are used for making tutorials, presentations, and demonstrations. With help of this screen recording apps which allows the user to understand it better.

Screen Recording as videos were very old and space consuming used earlier by professionals but with this apps you can record screen and save as GIF image formats which consumes less space.
All of these apps are free to you.

1. GifCam

GifCam is a free and portable screen recording software, a portable applications does not require installation on your Windows, GifCam allows you to record screen as animated GIF. It have many options which you can use during screen recording like define screen area to record, set frame delay, edit frames, and lots more.

GifCam a freeware lets you place its transparent window over the screen area you wish to capture, and press a button. GifCam automatically records frames, inserts spaces, and saves the clip as a GIF that you can open and play in any program that supports animated GIFs like your browser.

2. ScreenToGif

Screen to Gif is also freeware, open source and portable screen recording application that records screen as animated GIF. Screen to Gif has many options, first download this application from above link and run that file and it will provide recording frame per second to start the recording. It will stay always on top for recording easily your desktop whenever you need.

3. LICEcap

LICEcap is free and lightweight software that also can capture an area of your desktop and save it directly to .GIF which you can view in web browsers or gif supported software.

LICEcap lets you make movable recording frame which you can move all over the screen and to adjust the size of the frame while recording desktop screen. LICEcap also allows you to add text if you need while recording session. It also provides just like other software a basic output settings and lets you write title frame allowing you to set the time to display title frame and total elapsed time of the video.

View LICEcap demo here

Filed Under: News, Windows on Sunday, 9 February 2014 No Comments

How To Install Cyanogen Mod on Your Galaxy S3(No Rooting)

Hello Guys ! I'm going to show you the simple way to install Cyanogen Mod on your GS3. And the most important thing is you don't need to root your phone.

The main reason people avoids installing custom rom is rooting because it voids your phone's warranty. But here no rooting is required. There just some simple steps and your GS3 is updated with Cyanogen Mod with lots of customization to your phone.

Before getting started you must take a back up of your device if you need it because it will factory reset your device.

Now lets get started.

Step 1 : Enable USB Debugging

You can do this by going into Menu -> Settings -> Developer Options and make sure developer options is turned ON. Then, make sure that USB Debugging option is checked.

Step 2 : Download CM Installer on your GS3

It is removed from updated Play Store still you can get it from here.

After installing it on your device then don't open it, just be patient till Step 4.

Step 3 : Download CM Installer on Windows PC

You may also need a pc because alone device's app isn't enough. So you'll need companion, get it from here.

Step 4 : Connect your GS3 to PC

Now connect your device to PC using USB cable and then open up CM Installer on your device.

You may be prompted to enable Camera (PTP) mode for your USB connection. Click continue on the installer and the check the mode in the settings.

Step 5 : Run CM Installer on PC

Now run the installer on windows. It will automatically detect your plugged device.

Step 6 : Wait For Installer on PC to respond

Now the installer will begin downloading its essentials. As it is completed then you will see the blue bot waving hand

Now click on Install button. No Need to take back up if you have taken already.

During this process your device may reboot many times. No need to worry.

Step 7 : Reboot One Last Time

Now as the installation is complete your device will be rebooted for the last time.

So Guys now its done.

ENJOY your new CM ROM!

Was't that too easy?

The process really couldn't be easier, especially since there's zero rooting and unlocking involved for you, and I never ran into any snags while installing. Did it run as smoothly for you as it did for me?

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Bypass Pattern Lock On Your Android

Nowadays Android users are increasing day by day, and its security has become to be most important to secure data or applications from anonymous users. For securing your android phone pattern lock is the best and hard to guess by anonymous people, but its also hard to remember it for the owner of the phone.

The very common reason for deleting pattern lock is "Forgot the Pattern" till you can unlock your phone by signing in to your default gmail account. If that is also not unlocking your phone for you, then follow the steps given below without wasting your time.

There are two methods for unlocking your phone and both are tested. You need to install Android's SDK and JDK to your pc.

Note : No root is required but its better if the phone is rooted.

Method 1:
1. While installing the sdk also install Google USB Driver package.
2. Connect your phone to PC via USB Data cable
3. Copy cmd.exe and paste it in platform tools folder in your extracted download file.
4. Now in platform-tools you will find cmd.exe, right click on it and select Run as Administrator.
5. Now ADB commands are ready to use in command prompt.
6. To check whether you device is connected properly or not type adb devices in cmd.
7. Now its time to unlock your device. Type the following commands given below in cmd

adb shell [Press Enter]
cd/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases [Press Enter]
sqlite3 settings.db [Press Enter]
update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock'; [Press Enter]
update system set value=0 where name='lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently'; [Press Enter]
.quit [Press Enter]

8. Now reboot your phone. On reboot you will see pattern lock but dont worry, you'll be able to draw new pattern lock for your device.

Its Done Enjoy.

Method 2:

1. Same like Method 1, connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
2. Type or copy paste the below commands in cmd

adb shell rm/data/system/gesture.key

3. Reboot your phone.

If you don't know what is ADB then just google it.

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Air Gestures For Any Android Phone

Hello Guys ! Air Gestures feature is most trending nowadays. So if you don't have the facility of air gestures in your phone then don't worry, it is also possible to use this feature using a free app called Hovering Controls Free on Google Play Store for android phone but your phone must contain a proximity sensor in it. It was first seen in Samsung Galaxy S4.

To get this app click here

This app will read the swipes over by using proximity sensor available to your android phone. Predetermined apps can be launched by either hovering over the sensor once or twice. Silencing of alarm or ringtone is as simple as hand wave.You can open up custom apps using a single/double swipe or even browse your Gallery and Browser using swipes. Also, you will be able to answer calls just by holding your phone to your ears. There are many features in free but for more features you'll have to purchase it.like, there is a paid app also which gives you all promised features.

And that's not all, you can lock/unlock your phone, answer calls, slide between photos in your gallery and scroll up/down in your browser!! (browser scroll and gallery slides need a rooted device)

Two modes are available in the app, both offers a different way to opening apps:

Target mode: open a pre-determined app with a set gesture.
Carousel mode: open up apps from a set list of apps.

As you know that this app uses proximity sensor, so use test sensor in menu to test your sensor sensibility and know how you have to wave for it to detect your gestures over your device.

Music Controls:

First activate Music Control in settings to Start Hovering Control.
Then open your music/video player and start playing a audio/video song.
You can also use other apps while listening music, Hovering Controls will remember which app was playing your audio/video song, if you want to change the player, just open it and start playing a audio/video songs!

Main Features of Hovering Controls:

Works on non rooted Android devices as well.
Silence alarm.
Switch betwen recent apps (like back and forward behavior).
Control your music player (next/previous/pause/resume) even on screen off.
Shake phone during a call to activate/deactivate speakerphone.
Answer incoming call, just put your phone near to your ear (its like Hover Hold).
Lock/Unlock screen with hand slides.
Silence incoming call. (in PAID VERSION).
Flip Cover Mode. (in PAID VERSION).
Samsung Galaxy S4 like QuickGlance. (in PAID VERSION)
Features on Rooted Phone only:

AutoShoot camera to take photo.
Scroll up and down in your browser (1 slide down, 2 slides up. Not all browser are supported).
Slide betwen your photos in your image gallery (1 slide->next, 2 slides<-previous) (in PAID VERSION).
Tilt to slide right left (Beta) (in PAID VERSION).

Filed Under: Android on Thursday, 6 February 2014 No Comments

LG G Flex Launched in India at Rs. 69,999

Hey Guys ! LG has announced its most-awaited G Flex curved display smartphone to launch in India at Rs. 69,999. The company has confirmed that the LG G Flex will be hitting the Indian market by this starting Thursday.

The company has listed G Flex smartphone on its Indian site in early February but with no availability. G Flex has became the most costly phone in the Indian market leaving behind the iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and HTC One Max.

It comes with 6 inch curved display, Android Jellybean(4.2.2),powered by 2.26 GHz QUAD CORE Snapdragon Processor with an Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It is powered by 3,500mAh curved battery.

LG has also included a new 'self healing' coating on the back cover, that has an elastic coating that supposedly has the ability to recover from scratches from daily wear and some hard scratches and nicks that un-cased smartphones are likely to receive. This self healing capabilities of this smartphone is creating a buzz worldwide.

Take a look at this LG G Flex product video :

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