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How To Get Free Backlinks For My Blog/Website

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:56:00 +0000

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Samsung starts roll out of Android 4.2.2 for the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:22:00 +0000

Samsung has just begun rolling out the Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet from 2012. It’s good to see the company rolling out the update despite launching newer tablets like the Galaxy Tab 3. The update seems to have gone live only for the Wi-Fi variants for the time being, with no word on the cellular variants just yet.The update as one would expect, fixes quite a few bugs and introduces a plethora of new features. There will be some noticeable differences compared to Android 4.1 so Samsung has published the full change log.

New lock screen style: electronic gadgets
Added display the battery meter in the status bar options
New sleep mode switch
Quick Settings panel: use two-finger gestures with 12 sliding open the Notifications panel fast setting
AE / AF lock: Long tap the screen shot on the screen to start the exposure / focus lock function
Video Highlights living micro film: With 12 kinds of styles of music themes, automatically edited into a stunning 30 seconds video
Music Channel: You can view the lyrics and music visualization screen * (* support content based on actual lyrics database shall prevail)
Support more Chinese words

The update has been spotted in Australia as of now, but it should hit other regions of the globe in a matter of few days.

Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB Problem Solution

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:08:00 +0000

Solution 1 – Use USB 2.0 Port

According to the source, this type of problem is usually encountered by people who are using the USB 3.0 port of their PC. So, as much as possible refrain from using it and use the USB 2.0 port instead.

Solution 2 – Check the Phone Configuration

While the author admitted that this solution did not work for him, it did work on people who are encountering the Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB connectivity problem. All you have to do is ensure that the configuration of your phone matches the settings which will show up when performing these steps:

1. First, dial *#7284# (make sure that you input the symbols and numbers correctly).

2. After pressing the pound or number sign (#), an option will show up which will enable you to change your USB connection settings. It will display modem or PDA. Just select PDA.

3. Click the button that says Qualcomm USB.

4. Choose MTP + ADB in the option.

5. Press Save and Reset.

6. Wait as your phone reboots.

7. Connect the Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB (use the USB 2.0 port).

8. If your PC initiates a download or update of the drivers, let it do so. Then, once it finishes, disconnect and replug the Galaxy Note 2.

9. Click the USB symbol on the status bar of your smartphone.

10. When asked whether you want to use MTP or PTP, select MTP.

After the last step, you will now be able to see the contents of your phone.

Samsung in talks with metal casing suppliers for Galaxy S5

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:52:00 +0000

Samsung has become synonymous with the slimy plastic smartphones, but the South Korean electronics giant is in talks with metal casing supplier to develop their next high-end smartphone.

We have already heard rumors Samsung is changing course with the Galaxy S5, with a whole new design to go up against the HTC One and iPhone 5S, both sporting high-quality aluminium designs.

Currently, Samsung is in talks with Catcher Technology, a Taiwanese manufacturer of metal casing, able to supply around 10 to 30 million units within a quarter for Samsung, not enough for the full launch but definitely half of the order.

Samsung is also working on their own factories for metal casing and they may look at some small suppliers to finish the end order. The Galaxy S4 sold around 10 million units in a month, Samsung should be looking to sell around 12 – 15 million Galaxy S5 units.

A new metal design would change one of the biggest disappointments in the Galaxy S line, but we still have TouchWiz. With the GPE and ROM’s becoming easier to flash onto a smartphone, it may be less of an issue when the UI is awful.

We should see the Galaxy S5 sometime in early-summer 2014, either April, May or June, the normal time for Samsung to reveal the next Galaxy S model. Samsung should also have better-specs, including the Exynos 5 chip, 3GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Camera Flash Not Working solution

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Possible Causes

A filter disabled the flash.
Flash was turned off.
Using a third-party camera app that is not compatible with the hardware.
The battery is low.
Flash suffered physical trauma or liquid damage.
Software update maybe needed.

Recommended Actions

Disable filter effects in your camera app, at least, while you are troubleshooting. This will eliminate the possibilities that the problem may be caused by filters.
Fully charge your battery or, at least, verify there is enough battery left to turn the flash on when needed.
Check for any physical and liquid damages. In case there is a physical damage, the LED may have been broken. If the device has liquid damage, the LED may have been busted or there could be some problems with the circuitry.
Check for available updates first for the firmware, then for the camera apps you may be using.
Lastly, reboot your phone; it may just be another temporary device problem.

Troubleshooting

Clean the flash and camera lens using a soft cloth slightly dampened in mild soap and water. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.
Turn the camera flash on. Go to Apps => Camera => Settings => Flash.
Now set the camera mode to auto. Go to Apps => Camera => Mode => Auto.
Try to capture a photo or video; from the Home Screen, touch Apps => Camera . Aim your device at the subject and touch the screen to focus on a specific area. When the focal point turns green, touch the camera shutter button.

Uninstall not successful error message solution on an Android phone

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:12:00 +0000

Have you been trying to delete, uninstall, or remove an application from your Android device and your phone won’t let you? All you get is an “Uninstall not successful” error message. Well here is what you can do to get that pesky app off your phone.

Now before we begin, this article is a guide on how to uninstall an application that was downloaded and installed, more specifically one that was downloaded and is now no longer wanted, needed, or desired. If you are looking to uninstall applications that came pre-loaded on your Android phone then unfortunately there is no way to “uninstall” stock applications or bloatware added by the phones wireless provider. If you are looking to remove these things then look into “rooting your Android phone” instead.

Now if you are trying to remove an application and your phone is not letting you remove it then you have come to the right place, so enjoy the article.

Uninstalling

If you have not tried already make sure to try uninstalling the application first by accessing your Settings > Applications >Manage applications > (look for a Downloaded tab at the top and select it if it is not already selected, this will help you narrow the apps down to what CAN be uninstalled). Scroll through your list of applications and select the application that you would like to remove from your phone, and press Uninstall.

TRY TO UNINSTALL BUT GETTING AN ERROR MESSAGE

So now for the fun part and most likely the reason that you are here. You have tried uninstalling the application and all you get is an “Uninstall not successful” error message.

There are a few things you can do to fix this pesky error.

Administrators only

Some applications require that only an administrator can uninstall certain applications from the phone. So let’s make sure that you have admin (administrator) privileges on your phone which will allow you to remove this stubborn application.

Go to Settings
Location and security (it might also just simply say Security depending on what version of the android operating system you are running on)
Tap on Select device administrators (or Device administrators)
You might have to Uncheck or Deactivate the application in question
Go back into manage applications and try to uninstall the application again (using the steps mentioned earlier in the article)
Done

If this method doesn’t work then proceed with the article for some additional methods to try.

Use a file manager

You can install a file manager if your phone does not already have one installed and then manually remove the application and its contents from your device.

Since applications are different and the steps involved depend on the make and model of your phone you might have to do some searching to find the correct file.

If you’re wondering how to download a file manager simply access the Play Store (where you download applications, previously known as the marketplace) and then do a search (click the magnifying glass, often in the upper right), and search for “File Manager”.

Once you do a search for “File Manager” you will be presented with a few options. Which file manager you choose will be up to you but I recommend “Astro File Manager” a FREE and very user friendly application.

Download the application, find the files, delete them, and then delete the application itself.

Factory data reset

A factory data reset can sometimes be the best choice for this issue, simply because if there is a software issue, such as a bug or virus, a reset will help with that as well.

Many people choose to avoid factory data resets however since it resets the phone to be like it was when it was brand new, removing anything bad that might be on the phone but in the process it removes everything else along with it.

Androids are pretty simple to backup and reset, and I recommend that every smartphone user should get into a good habit of making sure their phone is backed up periodically. Just in case anything does happen to your phone, you want to make sure you can restore your information if you need to.

If this is the option you prefer (the option I recommend if the admin settings mentioned above doesn’t work), then read this great guide on How to backup and reset and Android phone.

Once the reset is done simply re-download the applications that you want installed on your phone and enjoy.

One and done

Following any of these steps should help to remove an application if it’s showing an “uninstall not successful” error message.

Enjoy your phone, and don’t forget that if you ever download an application and your phone starts acting funny, it’s probably that application causing mischief and you should consider uninstalling it and not using it any more.

How to unlock an Android phone when its password has been forgotten

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Did you just create a new password for your Android and forgot what you set it as? Do you want to reactivate one of your older phones and can’t remember what its password is? Did you just get a used phone and don’t have its password to actually use it? If you need to get past the password screen on an android phone here is how you can do it.

PASSWORDS EXIST FOR A REASON

Unfortunately, or fortunately depending upon how you look at it, passwords exist to keep people out. If you don’t have the password to use a phone then you cannot get into it and view its content. If you could then there would be no purpose in having a password.

So in order to get into a password protected Android phone what you need to do is force the phone to forget its password. When you force an android phone to forget its password it regrettably forces it to forget everything along with it. This includes passwords, pictures, messages, unlock patterns, applications, email addresses etc. Don’t worry about your inbox though this process does not delete your emails, you simply have to log into your email accounts again once the process is over and your emails will re-sync to the phone.

FACTORY DATA RESET

What you need to do to reset your password is to reset your phone. Now typically to reset an Android phone you would have to go into your settings and select the option to perform a factory data reset. But one of the problems you run into without a password is that when performing a reset it will ask you for your password to confirm the reset, which we don’t have because that’s our main problem in the first place. And the second problem is that you cannot get into your settings because you cannot unlock the phone without a password.

There is hope though.

HARD RESETTING IS THE ANSWER

If you cannot unlock or access the content of an Android phone then the best thing to do is a hard reset. A hard reset will perform the factory data reset on the device without having to navigate or access the phones settings. A hard reset also sets the phone back to its factory settings and the phone will be like it was when it was brand new.

A hard reset will solve this problem and remove the phones password (and all other information) reverting the phone back to its default settings allowing you to setup and have access to your phone again.

How to actually perform a hard reset is going to depend a lot on what make and model your phone is and what version of software is currently running on it. I suggest that you read How to hard reset an android phone for more specific information which will guide you through the reset process.

The only downside to a hard reset is that the information currently on the phone is lost. Android has many automatic backups though. Make sure that once the reset is performed that you log back into your primary Gmail account. Gmail accounts often backup your contacts, calendar, and sometimes even applications and custom settings.

ENJOY USING YOUR PHONE

This hard reset will fix this issue and allow you to use the phone again, so enjoy. Oh and don’t forget to write down your new password or unlock pattern if you set one up that way if it gets forgotten you won’t have to hard reset your phone again. I also recommend you keep a copy of your Gmail account as well for backup and restore purposes, if you want to check to make sure that your Android phone is backing up to Google properly than I suggest reading Using Gmail to backup an Android Smartphone.

Thanks again for reading the article, if you have any suggestions, tips, or advice on how to improve it then don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. If this article has helped you in any way then one of the best ways to show your appreciation is to share it with others by clicking on the Facebook Like, or Google +1 buttons below. Thanks once again for reading and have a fantastically wonderful day.

How to fix a water damaged phone

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:05:00 +0000

Is your phone not working after dropping it in liquid or exposing it to moisture? Don’t panic just yet there is hope to get your phone working properly again. Here are a few methods that you can do to try to revive your phone and bring it back to life.

BEFORE WE PROCEED WITH THE MOBILE PHONE REVIVAL PROCESS…

IF YOU’RE PHONE WAS JUST DROPPED IN WATER OR LIQUID THEN HURRY AND READ HOW TO SAVE A PHONE DROPPED IN WATER FIRST.

Otherwise if your phone has been dried and is just not functional or is not working properly then try some of these steps.

TRY A DIFFERENT BATTERY

If there is no response to a charger and your phone will not power on after being exposed to liquid then the first thing I recommend is to attempt to locate a different battery to try in the phone. If a friend or family member doesn’t have a battery you can barrow for a few minutes to see if it is a battery issue then you can go to a store that sells your type of phone and briefly barrow a battery from their display phone. Just tell a store representative that you want to check your battery with one that you know is working properly and they’ll usually let you try a working battery in your phone.

If you insert the battery and your phone boots up then you’ll know that it was a bad battery and you can go online and buy a nice affordable battery to replace it.

Charging and power issues are some of the most common issues resulting from liquid damage on a cell phone. If your phone simply isn’t charging properly after a liquid accident then remove the battery (and charger) from the phone and clean the charging ports on the phone and the connector leads on the battery with alcohol; the closer to 99% alcohol used the better. Clean areas that you might see any spots or places that might seem like they are not getting a good connection to one another, such as spots of corrosion or areas of calcium buildup.

After everything is dry put the phone back together and try to charge it and power it on, if it works enjoy and if it’s still malfunctioning then proceed with the next step.

BATHING A PHONE IN ALCOHOL CAN REVIVE A WATER DAMAGED PHONE

This is one of the most interesting and successful methods available and is a great option for phones that were exposed to salt water, chlorine water, or just normal fresh water where chemicals, minerals, sediments, and corrosion might exist inside the phone.

Basically what you do is fully submerge your phone in 99% alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). Believe it or not alcohol is a non conductive liquid, so it won’t cause a short, and will get into all the cracks and crevices in your phone and help give it a good cleaning.

Let the phone sit and soak for an hour or two and then remove the phone, let it dry, and try it out.

IMORTANT WARNING – Make sure to check your phones LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator) Sticker before trying this method. If your phone was exposed to liquid then changes are very high that it was activated turning pink or red and your warranty is void. If however it is still white then your phone might still be covered under the manufactures warranty and you should consider trying to file a warranty claim instead.

If your LDI sticker is white and you submerge your phone in alcohol the LDI will activate and void your warranty.

If your LDI is activated then your warranty is void and though water damage is covered under insurance (if you have insurance on your phone) you would have to pay a pretty penny to file an insurance claim so you might as well try to fix it with this method first.

If bathing the phone in alcohol does not fix your phone then you can file an insurance claim. If it does fix your device then you will have saved yourself some money and of course you will get to keep the information stored in your phone.

IF YOU DON’T TRUST ALCOHOL

You can try a product like Reviveaphone’s Water Damaged Cell Phone Repair Kit which basically works on the same concept as the alcohol method except that it uses its own Reviveaphone solution (instead of alcohol) and helps you to dry your device afterwards with its own Super Dry desiccant.

ENJOY YOUR WORKING PHONE

Hopefully this has fixed your phone and your device is now up and running properly again. Water damage can be hard to fix sometimes depending on the extent of the damage and is not always repairable.

How to File a Warranty Claim on a Cell Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:51:00 +0000

Did your phone just stop working for no reason at all? Is your phone less than a year old? You might be able to file a warranty claim and get a working phone again.

Manufacture warranties come with the phone when you buy it and are basically a promise by the manufacturer that they will stand behind their product and resolve any issues that the phone experiences that isn’t caused by the user of the device. Not to be confused with insurance, a manufacturer’s warranty does NOT cover physical damage, liquid damage, lost, or stolen devices. It will typically cover software related issues and any known issues that might be common on that specific make and model.

Common or known issues might include bad Trackpads, trackballs, keyboard keys, bad back plates, bad hinge springs (on flip phones), bad volume keys, power issues, or any type of hardware issue that a high number of people might experience during the use of their device. Software issues are probably the most common among manufacturer defects.

So if you’re having issues with your phone the warranty is often the best solution available. How to file a warranty claim can depend a lot on different situations however. The standard warranty involves you contacting the manufacturer of your device and then sending your phone in for repair. Then after they have repaired the unit they send it back to you. The specifics of the exchange depend on the manufacturer as far as shipping times cost of shipping if applicable etc. Usually there is no charge for the repair itself as long as there is no physical damage or liquid damage on the unit. This option ill get to a little more in depth later in the article but it’s not always the preferred solution in some cases.

Some wireless carriers provide a warranty for their customers and will actually send you a replacement phone in the mail, once you get the replacement its often just a base unit, it won’t come with a back, a battery, a SIM card, memory cards, or anything of that nature. You use all of the pieces from your original phone. Then you put the original defective phone in the box that the replacement phone came in and mail the original phone to warehouse and let your wireless provider deal with it. A prepaid return label is usually sent with the replacement.

If you are calling in to file a warranty exchange over the phone then make sure you:

Don’t call in from the phone in question
Make sure you have that phone with you because they will most likely need to gather information from the device
Be prepared to verify who you are. Phone companies can offer to troubleshoot phones without verifying who you are but they will not be able to replace the unit for you without making sure you’re the proper owner of the phone.
Call when you have at least 30 minutes of free time, because they are most likely going to want to troubleshoot and try and fix the phone first. They WILL NOT just say “ok let me over night you a phone”. Also believe it or not most phone issues can be fixed with proper troubleshooting. Might sound like a hassle but this is actually the best option, if you can fix your phone then you won’t have to wait for a replacement and you keep your original instead of getting sent a refurbished unit.
A minor thing you also might want to consider, if you have poor eyesight, is to have a magnifying glass available. The numbers on the back of the phone can be extremely small to read and they’ll need you to read numbers from the phone to process an exchange. Depending on what the issue is though might affect how they gather the info they require for example if the phone is responsive the representative might ask you to type *#06# into the dialer, as though your dialing a telephone number, and the IMEI should just pop right up (more cool star codes for mobile phones), or if the phone isn’t powering on its going to be printed on the phone somewhere.

Listed below are some of the best options available depending on the wireless provider in which you use for your service. I’ll list the best contact information and basic warranty procedure for the most of the common ones.

AT&T’s Warranty

AT&T WSC (Warranty Service Center) Direct Telephone number is 1-800-801-1101 and is the fasted way to get in contact with a warranty specialist, but you can also dial 611 on an AT&T phone or 1-800-331-0500 and ask to be transferred to the warranty department. Depending on where you live will depend on if you can go into an actual physical location and do an exchange in person. You will NOT be able to just walk into any AT&T store and get your device exchanged. It’s got to be a special location called a DSC (Device Support Center); you can read more about possible in person exchanges and DSC’shere.

AT&T has a pretty decent warranty program, and is the provider I am the most familiar with. First if you want to save a lot of time on the call and possibly avoid the call all together you’ll want to make sure you fully backup your phone and perform a master reset on the device and wipe everything from it. If you have an Android phone you can read more about doing thathere. It’s what they have most customers do which actually fixes most phone issues.

Basically you call in, they ask you some questions to make sure they understand the issue, they try and fix it and if they can’t, they check your warranty by checking your LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator), ask you about possible physical damage, grab your IMEI, and if your still under warranty they replace the phone.

The exchange is pretty simplistic. They read some terms and conditions which basically state that when you receive the replacement you have a certain amount of days to send your original phone back to ATT and that the warranty doesn’t cover liquid or physical damage. If you send your phone in and it has liquid or physical damage, or if you didn’t send a phone back to AT&T and kept them both then they charge you a pretty steep processing fee. Otherwise they offer standard shipping for free which can take 4-6 business day to arrive, or Priority shipping that can take 1-2 business days for a charge of $14.95 which gets applied to your monthly bill.

All phones sent through the AT&T warranty program and Asurion, the third party insurance provider that AT&T uses, are refurbished phones. These Refurbished phones are in like-new condition and are tested before being sent out so they should look new and work fine. Other than that there are really no hidden charges or any charges for the exchange itself.

The replacement you receive will also keep the warranty period of your original phone, or 90 days from the receipt of the replacement device. You do NOT get another one year warranty with the replacement phone (if you file an Insurance claim through Asurion then you will get a one year warranty with that replacement phone but that’s on an insurance claim not a warranty claim so you would have to pay a deductable, which I personally don’t recommend).

They send you a replacement in the mail, just a base unit, and when you get the replacement you take the pieces off of the original and put those pieces onto the replacement, put your original device inside the box in which the replacement came in, put the return shipping label that came inside the box with the replacement onto the outside of the box, and mail the device back to ATT. Pretty easy and best yet unless you chose priority shipping doesn’t cost you a dime.

Verizon’s Warranty

1-866-406-5154 is the number you can call when having issues with a Verizon mobile phone. Verizon’s Warranty process is a lot like the AT&T warranty. Phones sent out are “Certified Like-New Replacement’s” aka refurbished, you have to troubleshoot, answer questions, and provide information for the rep taking the call. Best of all there is no cost for the replacement or replacement process itself.

T-Mobile’s Warranty

T-Mobiles warranty program isn’t as appealing as AT&T and Verizon’s warranty programs. They basically refer you to the manufacture of the device in question. They can “assist you by providing you with a replacement phone and submitting your phone to the manufacturer for you”, kind of like the previously mentioned wireless providers but they charge you $20 to do so. Still, I suppose it’s better than being without a phone for weeks while you mail the defective unit in and then have the manufacture repair it and then wait for it to be mailed it back to you. Remember even though you might not have a working cell phone you’ll still have to pay your monthly cell phone bill. Contracts can really mess you up sometimes when it comes to wireless carriers. 611 from another T-Mobile phone or 1-877-453-1304 will get you in contact with a T-Mobile Customer Care representative.

Sprint’s Warranty

Sprint doesn’t really have a mobile phone warranty replacement program. You can hop on over to www.sprintstorelocator.com/to locate a store in your area that might do repairs. They are usually pretty friendly, at least the few that I have been into, and will take a look at the device to see if they can get it working correctly. If it needs to be repaired or replaced then there is usually a fee. If you pay the monthly fee and have Total Equipment Protection (TEP) or the Equipment Service & Repair Program (ESRP) with Sprint then they will repair it for free, as long as it doesn’t have physical or liquid damage. If you’re not enrolled in any of their protection programs you can still take it in to get fixed but it cost $35.00 per-incident to repair the device.

Cricket’s Warranty

Cricket is similar to T-Mobiles Warranty in regards to the $20 non-refundable fee they charge to exchange you’re device as long as it’s still within the manufacturer’s warranty guidelines. You can leave your defective phone at a Cricket store and contact them periodically to check on the status of your phone. If the device needs to be replaced then Cricket also replaces the unit with a refurbished device. If you chose to return your device directly to the manufacturer Cricket can temporarily suspend your service for you.

Virgin Mobile’s Warranty

Almost the exact same as AT&T’s warranty program except you have 15 days to send back your original defective unit instead of 14 days. No charge, if the phone is still under warranty and you will have to talk to a Virgin Mobile Customer Support representative who you can call at 1.800.505.3565. They ask some questions, to make sure you are still under warranty, if the device needs replacing then they will send you a refurbished phone in the mail along with a prepaid return shipping label to mail back the malfunctioning device.

Retail Location’s Warranty

Some retail locations will try and sale you their own protection plan for a one time upfront payment, or a monthly fee. Make sure that you know what you are signing and actually read the actual agreement in writing, hardly anyone does this, and a store representative can most certainly use it against you later if you’re trying to file a claim and suddenly your phones not covered for that issue. In my experience store reps are notorious for giving customers incorrect information, if you don’t see it in writing then don’t depend on what they are assuring. And when they say “they’ll replace it with a new phone” they might not mean a brand new phone right out of the box, they might just mean new to you. So keep that in mind because most warranties will replace your phone for a refurbished, rebuilt, reconditioned, aka used phone, probably one that was experiencing problems before, was “repaired” and sent back out for exchanges or to be sold again. Not necessarily a bad thing, they supposedly test phones before re-distributing them again, but just keep that in mind.

Also an important thing to consider is that if you have purchased protection from the store to use that protection first. If you do a replacement on your phone with the manufacture or wireless provider and then try to take that phone into the store or retail location for an exchange then they can say “sorry, this isn’t the phone you bought from us and isn’t the one insured”. Each phone has a unique number and can be shown to be a different phone.

Manufacturer’s Warranty

As mentioned earlier in this post, when you buy a new phone this is the warranty that comes on the unit, you don’t pay a penny extra for it. If you bought a refurbished phone and that phone only came with a 90 day warranty and you’ve owned it for more than 90 days, or if the make and model of the phone hasn’t even been out a year yet then you just might qualify for this warranty. Filing a claim directly with the manufacturer isn’t always the most preferred method or the most pleasant way of filing a warranty claim for a few reasons. I have spoken with a warranty representative from every major cell phone manufacturer of phones sold in the USA multiple times and not once hung up smiling and satisfied with the results.

95% or more, it would seem, are not native English speakers. Which isn’t a bad thing in most cases but there is often a language barrier that can creep up and cause some miscommunication and frustration.
Most of these representatives don’t know how to fix phones. I can attest to this myself. Major wireless providers, and any big corporation for that matter, will contract out the responsibility of troubleshooting equipment overseas or sometimes, if you’re lucky, the US. They have the contractor give their new employees a brief 2 week course on why their wireless company is the best, they have 2 weeks of training sitting next to someone else who is taking calls during which time the new employee tries to watch and learn how to fix common phone issues, then they’re on the floor taking calls solo trying to actually fix problems and have no idea what they are doing. As far as the caller (you) are aware, the person you’re talking to knows what they are doing. So they ask you some questions, load up on their computer how to reset the phone, walk you through it, test it, and if it doesn’t work they offer to allow you to send your phone in for repair. If your phone could have been fixed through troubleshooting then this costs you a lot of extra work that could have been avoided.
You have to send it in for repair, which means that you can be without your phone for weeks. True this is an acceptable option in some circumstances because you can often just use your SIM card in an older phone or prepaid phone while you wait, but it can still be a major inconvenience.
Sometimes the phones come back in worse shape than when you sent it in. I’ll let you use your imagination on this one because I could write a whole new post on how frustrating this could be.

These are just a few of the many reasons I try to avoid having to file a claim directly with the manufacturer. It’s not terrible, and the issues above don’t happen in every situation, it’s just not what I prefer, and I suppose it is their warranty to begin with. In any case, if you need to contact the manufacture directly for a warranty issue, then I have listed the contact information for many of the popular ones below.

Apple iPhone Warranty: 800-694-7466
Samsung Warranty: 888-987-4357
HTC Smartphone and Tablet Warranty: 866-449-8358
Pantech Warranty: 800-962-8622
LG Warranty: 800-793-8896
Motorola Warranty: 800-331-6456
Nokia Warranty: 888-665-4228
RIM (Blackberry) Warranty: 877-255-2377
Sony Ericsson Warranty: 866-766-9374
Palm/HP Warranty: 877-426-3777
Sharp Warranty: 800-237-4277

Some useful tips and information to remember about warranty

Check your LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator) when you receive any replacement or purchase any new phone. If it’s activated call whoever sent it to you so you can send it back. You don’t want to be OOW (Out Of Warranty) when you need it, only because they sent you a phone showing liquid damage. This is very important and the 30 seconds it takes you to check can save you literally hundreds of dollars.
Remember that your battery and charger should be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty along with your phone.
Try the phone out for the length of the return grace period before returning the original defective unit. For example, if you have 14 days to return your phone after getting a replacement, use those 14 days to test the replacement and make sure it’s working correctly. Yes they are tested before being sent to you, BUT when it rains it pours and Murphy's Law states that “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong" so good tip to save you some possible frustration.
In partial relation to the above suggestion, wait while you are trying the replacement before adding a screen protector to it. If you go to Zagg.com and get one of their amazing screen protectors, put it on your phone and two days later have to send back the replacement. You might be able to salvage the screen protector but it’s not designed to be removed and re-applied multiple times and is going to be a frustrating situation.
When you get a replacement phone or a new phone for that matter, check the headset jack to make sure it’s working correctly! Most people don’t and miss the chance to return their phone under a buyer’s remorse claim. This is something often overlooked.
When purchasing a new phone read the warranty that comes with that phone if you can, if you sign something then you can be held accountable for doing so. “No one reads those terms and conditions anyway” is not going to be a very strong excuse in any defense. Use your contract in your favor; don’t have it used against you. I have a list of a few warranty policies from manufacturers listed here, but when purchasing a phone you can ask for the most current terms for your situation.

You don’t have to take my word for it:

AT&T Warranty Program and Policies: http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?cv=820&sid=KB64687#fbid=rSA_eMaQgWY

Verizon Warranty Program and Policies: http://support.verizonwireless.com/information/device_replacement_program.html

T-Mobile Warranty Program and Policies: http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2624

Sprint Warranty Program and Policies: http://www.sprintstorelocator.com/locator/repairflyer.pdf

Cricket Warranty Program and Policies: http://www.mycricket.com/support/topic/credit-refund-warranty-and-rebate...

Virgin Mobile’s Warranty Program and Policies: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/help-support/phone-warranty.html

Filing a Warranty Claim is usually your best bet

In conclusion if you have warranty on your phone and it starts misbehaving and you can’t seem to fix it then filing a warranty claim is usually the best and most affordable option so take advantage of it. Don’t forget that physical damage and liquid damage is not covered under warranty and it actually voids the devices warranty. Whether the damage had to do with the issue or not, so make sure you invest in a good case or at the very least a good screen protector. Accidents happen and it’s better to be prepared for when they do.

How to fix an Android phone stuck or frozen on a white HTC loading screen.

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:45:00 +0000

Sometimes phones, HTC phones included, get stuck or frozen on their boot-up screen. Sometimes an HTC Android phone will even get caught in a power cycling loop. The device will power on, load to the HTC logo, then power off, then power on, then off, on, off, but never actually loading all the way like it should. This can be extremely frustrating because you will not be able to even turn on your phone all the way, much less use it. If this has happened to you don’t fret, there is hope.

Now we might be able to fix this issue but let me stress that this IS a PROBLEM. Rare and inconvenient but it can often be fixed.

Here’s the catch.

Your Android Smartphone will NOT POWER ON, which means that saving ALL your important information is going to be near impossible. Now don’t worry your contacts including your names and phone numbers are saved on your Gmail account. All you will need to do to get your contacts back is to log into your Gmail account again and BOOM! All your contacts are going to automatically pull back and get put on your phone.

Thank goodness for Google’s brilliant ideas. In fact if you ever lose your phone or heaven forbid it gets stolen and you need to file an insurance claim or purchase a new/different phone, all you need to do in order to transfer most of your information to your replacement android phone is log into your Gmail account.

It’s awesome! To check your Gmail account, when the phone is working correctly of course, all you need to do is go to your Home > Menu Key > Settings > Accounts (or Accounts and Sync), your Gmail account will be listed on that page. To check and make sure that your phone is backed up to your Gmail simply click on that Gmail account and make sure that it shows the days date next to it. If those sync options don’t show today’s date or if you ever want to sync manually tap "Sync Now".

Try and make sure you know your Gmail Account a lot of people set it and forget it, make sure you got yours remembered or written down, you might need it!

Chances are very high that you have a Gmail and if you don’t then you’re going to want to create one. But I digress. Here is the fix if you’re stuck on the HTC screen.

QUICK INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start with a 2^nd level reset

Power the phone on and then remove the battery (remove the battery with the phone on, make sure the phone is not plugged into a charger)
Count to 10 (10 seconds).
Put the battery back into the phone.
Power the phone on. (Now wait patiently for the phone to boot up. If you wait for more than 5 minutes, or longer than the phones average boot-up time, and it seems to still get stuck at the HTC white-screen again then proceed to step 2)
If the phone powers on correctly then go to step 4 if it does not or you cannot remove the battery from the device proceed to step 2 (you want to make sure to backup your mobile unit and do some additional troubleshooting to make sure that the phone doesn’t freeze again. I recommend a factory data reset, which can be located under the settings of your phone. Make sure to uncheck the option to delete/erase your memory card if given the chance. A Factory Data Reset will be a more secure fix to your phone).

2. Try the Recovery

If the 2^nd level reset in step 1 doesn’t work and your HTC is still stuck on an infinite loop or showing the HTC logo then try this.

Pull the battery, and then reinsert it, but DON’T power it back on.
Make sure the phone has a GOOD charge on it and can be used without being plugged into the charger. I highlysuggest that you charge it (while it’s powered off) for 15 minutes to an hour making sure that it has a GOOD charge on it.
After charging the phone for 15+ minutes unplug your HTC phone from the charger (make sure your HTC phone is unplugged or this won’t work).
Press and hold the Volume Down button and then briefly press and release the Power button while still holding the Volume Down button.
A special screen should pop up which will give you some options. When this screen appears release the volume down button.
Use the Volume keys to scroll through the available options until the “Recovery” option is highlighted.
Once Recovery is highlighted use the Power key to make the selection.
This next step is going to depend on the phone but typically a black screen should pop up showing a sync icon (2 green arrows forming a circle and an arrow pointing down in the middle of that circle).
Wait patiently…
After a minute or two the icon should change and switch to a picture of a phone with a red exclamation mark inside of a red triangle symbol.
Once you see the red exclamation mark, pull out the battery, reinsert the battery, and power the phone onlike you normally would.

The phone should boot up and you should still have all of your information and it should be working at 100%.

Don’t forget to backup the information on your HTC just in case something happens to your phone and for some reason you cannot recover the unit again.

If your phone is still stuck and you have waited a few minutes to make sure that it is in fact still stuck at the HTC screen or caught in a loop proceed to the next step.

3. Sounds like a possible software issue in the phone

We might need to do what is called an Alternate Factory Data Reset, try not to panic when I tell you that we are going to need to erase all the information from the unit. It isn’t clear what caused the issue. It could be a corrupted file, a glitch in the software, a virus (viruses are not common but they do happen), most likely something picked up online or through a bad app.

The worst part of this issue is that you can’t get into your phone which means that we can’t backup texts, can’t backup apps,the Call log etc. HTC is really good about automatically backing up information for you, so you shouldn’t lose much but just FYI. “Can I take my mobile phone to the store where I bought the phone to backup my info?” Nope and here’s why. Your phone will not power on all the way which means it cannot communicate with the store’s machine or your computer for that matter. Cut and dry you need to do this reset to get your phone working correctly. Here is how you can try and get your phone to boot up after trying the battery pull.

Give it 24-48 hours - your phone might be performing an update on its software, which is great! It’s always a good idea to keep your software up to date, this helps your phone run faster, smoother and most of the time adds more functionality. If you can, then also check your WiFi to make sure it’s on (check your home not on the phone its self. Wireless internet will help you download the update a lot faster and you don’t use your service providers data plan, which will save you money too)

So if you can wait then wait - yes I know we NEED our phones and your probably already starting to show symptoms of withdraw but if you file an Insurance or warranty claim you’re going to have to wait at least 2-6 business days to get a replacement and they usually have you do the steps shown below anyways (the manufacture requires that your phone gets wiped to make sure it’s a manufacturing defect and not something 3^rd party causing the issue). PLUS when getting a replacement it’s almost always a refurbished or reconditioned unit. The best option is to fix the phone you have. If you have already waited then proceed down the page.

Perform the Alternative Reset –

Power the phone off. - (If the mobile is still getting stuck/frozen at HTC then we are going to have to do some troubleshooting. Don’t worry our options are limited for this issue and I’ll help you every step of the way). Make sure your phone is no longer powered on and make sure it’s NOT plugged into a charger or this won’t work. Remember the phone needs to be completely off. If the phone will not power off then remove the battery and count to ten, put the battery back in and your good to go. Note: you can also remove the memory card as a precaution, the reset shouldn’t effect it in the slightest but if it sets your mind at ease you may remove the memory card aka SD card and it won’t affect the reset. If you don’t know if your phone has a memory card then don’t worry about it, because, again, it shouldn’t affect it.
Press your mobile’s reset key combination – this might vary depending on what model of phone you have. I recommend you read how to hard reset an Android smartphone for some common hard reset methods. The standard or default reset combo for an HTC smart/Android phone is as follows:
Press and hold Volume up + Volume Down + the Power key. Hold down the volume down button, then (while still holding the volume down key) press and hold the volume up key, while pressing these two keys press and hold the power key.
When the phone powers on release the power key (and only the power key, keep holding volume up and volume down)
A fastboot screen with options should pop up - When it does release all of the keys. (If the phone boots up regularly, and all the way, then go to step 4). If the mobile gets stuck on HTC again then the reset didn’t go through properly. Try the reset again, you might have to pull the battery and try multiple times. I have had to try like 8 times before I could get it to kick in. Basically try it until you get to a screen giving you some options. If you tried both volume controls and the power key combo and simply cannot get the device to show the fastboot screen then try holding only the Volume Down + Power key. Some phones are different even being the same model! When an update comes along the reset procedure might even change (the Motorola Atrix was such a model when it updated from 1.x.x Froyo to the 2.x.x Gingerbread, it removed the need to tap the lower right of the screen to get the fastboot to work correctly. This was a good thing because you couldn’t tap the screen if the device was experiencing a touch screen issue, but I digress).
Scroll to Factory data reset – To scroll use the volume down to scroll through the options, then use the power key to make the selection. It might read something like reset phone or master clear, you’re not looking to reboot your phone you’re looking for a reset/erase option. If the power key doesn’t allow you to select the option then use the volume up key. Most HTCs however have the volume controls as navigations for making selections.
Wait for the phone to reboot - the phone should power itself off all by itself then it should power itself back on all by itself. This can take 15 min. but usually only takes like 5 min, if even that.
Be Patient – it can take a few minutes to load back up. Even when doing a reset when a phone is not having any problems, or performing a reset through the settings of the mobile device this happens so just wait. It might even look like it’s stuck on the HTC screen again. Don’t start panicking yet. Just give it like 15 min. If phone is still showing the HTC loading screen or starts to power cycle (turning off and on over and over all by its self) then do the alternate reset again.

3. After doing the alternative reset your left with a few options:

Your phone has started working correctly – enjoy your working phone! You are going to have to set up the phone again, just like you did when you first got it. It’s very self explanatory, you shouldn’t have any problems. Make sure you log into your Gmail account. Again, after you have setup your phone and logged into Gmail your mobile phone should sync your contacts back onto the phone. Some providers add secondary backups like the ATT address book or Sprint mobile sync, etc. if your phone prompts you to sync, when accessing contacts, then I would sync with that option (if it asks you if you want to remove/replace/delete current contacts or any information then hit no. Then for your own knowledge check your pictures to see if they are still there. HTC is pretty good with having pictures save automatically to the memory card as opposed to other mobile providers; Samsung mobile phones, for example have the feature but requires the user to set it up themselves in the settings, which the average user doesn’t do. Your phone might look a little different as well. As mentioned above its going to think it’s brand new right off the shelf.
Still Stuck on HTC with a white screen? – Bummer, I recommend that you try the reset once more. If it’s stuck and that’s all there is to it, then we are running out of options. Here are some things that you need to consider.

Filing a Buyer’s Remorse claim – this particular issue, of getting stuck on the HTC loading screen, usually does NOT happen on newer phones, simply because new phones don’t have a lot of information on them yet and the user of the phone hasn’t had time to add anything that would cause problems. IF HOWEVER you have had, or I should say purchased, your mobile phone less than 15 days ago then you should qualify for what is called buyer’s remorse. Take the phone back to where you purchased it as soon as possible. Don’t delay this is your best option and almost all sales locations are pretty strict on the 14 days part. If its over 14 days your usually out of luck, and they’ll give you your warranty options. So make sure you don’t put it off until tomorrow.

Contacting your mobile providers warranty department – if you purchased your mobile phone new and if you have had it for less than a year then you are covered under the manufacturers warranty. This warranty covers manufacturer defects and known issues of the phones that the manufacturer sells. This issue of the phones display being stuck at HTC, should be covered under your warranty as long as you don’t have any physical or liquid damage, but we’ll discuss that in further detail below. The best way to file a claim is through your service provider. Why file a claim through your provider? Because it’s far more convenient, you can often go into a location and get it taken care of or depending on the situation have a replacement mailed out to you. If you go directly through the manufacture, in this case HTC, you’ll have to send your phone in for repair then have to wait for it to get fixed, and then wait for it to get sent back. When doing it like this you can be without a phone for 2-3 weeks. And for this issue they would most likely just have its OS (operating system) flashed to its default and sent back. Click here to learn more about warranty and how to contact your service provider in order to file a warranty claim.

File an Insurance claim – If you cannot file a buyer’s remorse claim or a warranty claim and you had chosen to invest in an insurance plan through your service provider then you should contact them to do so. Insurance usually requires a down payment, the amount depending on the model of phone you wish to file a claim on.

If you’re unable to do the options above then look into purchasing options. Note: remember you’re locked into your contract with your service provider, usually a 2 year contract, but you’re NOT locked into your phone, don’t let anyone trick you, as long as its branded with your mobile providers name then your sim card should work in that phone, even a different manufacturer. For example, if your AT&T HTC Inspire froze on the HTC screen and you needed a replacement then you can take your sim card out of that HTC Inspire and put it into any other phone that has ATT printed on it. Whether it’s a Samsung phone, LG phone, Motorola phone, etc if it’s ATT it should work. This is sometimes really good to know if your phone has damage like a cracked screen and needs to be replaced and you can’t file an insurance claim, or if you NEED a phone while you wait for a replacement phone to arrive.

4. Recap

I hope that I was able to get you taken care of one way or another. Remember that a 2^nd level reset, basically pulling your battery out of your phone with it powered on, will often fix a lot of minor issues with smart phones, at least temporarily, and a Factory Data Reset (we did a factory data reset an alternate way) will usually be a more permanent fix. After doing a reset on the phone make sure to try it without downloading any apps for a couple days.

Usually when smart phones, especially Android phones, act up its because of a bad app. Try using the phone with a clean install for a couple days then adding apps one at a time. Download an app try it out for a few days, download another app try it, etc. remember if you download an app and your phone starts having problems then you should uninstall that app and not use it any more.

How to Update Your Sony Xperia Z with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware without Rooting

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 06:10:00 +0000

Sony Xperia Z owners can now update their smartphone to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean version using Google Play Edition v2.0 ROM. The Android 4.3 firmware does not require you to root the device and it is stable for daily usage since it is Sony's Android Open Source Project build.

Requirements:

- Create a backup of all your personal settings and data files on your Xperia Z. The update is manual which will erase everything on your device.

- Enable USB debugging mode. Go to "Settings > Turn on Developer's options > tick USB debugging."

- You need to disable the MTP mode on your device. Go to "Settings > Xperia > USB Connectivity > Select MSC mode on the USB connection type."

- Battery level must be at least 50 per cent to safely update your device.

- Download the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Google Play Edition to your computer.

Warning: We are not liable for any damages which may occur on your device. Read and follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your Xperia Z. Do this at your own risk.

Flashing Instructions:

1. Connect the Sony Xperia Z to your computer using a USB cable.

2. On your computer, extract the zip file from the downloaded zip to get the Android 4.3 firmware then copy the extracted firmware zip and paste it to the SD card of your Xperia Z.

3. Disconnect your handset and reboot it into recovery mode. Press and hold volume down, home and power keys altogether till the recovery mode appears. Use the volume keys to navigate and the power key to select options.

4. Inside the recovery mode, select the Nandroid backup option to create a saved version of the current ROM.

5. After the ROM backup, perform a full wipe on your phone. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Do a "wipe Dalvik cache" as well.

6. Now begin installing the firmware. Select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card." Choose the Android 4.3 firmware you have copied earlier and confirm its installation.

7. Once the installation has been completed, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now."

8. Wait for several minutes till the device reaches the home screen. Booting on for the first time takes time, be patient.

Well done! Your Sony Xperia Z is now running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Google Play Edition with all of its new features.

HTC One X Android 4.2 Update Release

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:03:00 +0000

At least one carrier expects to deliver the HTC One X Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update with Sense 5 in August as French carrier SFR has attached a late August roll out to the highly anticipated software update to HTC’s flagship from last year.
Earlier this year, HTC announced that it would be rolling out the new Sense 5 to the HTC One X and a handful of other devices. Since then, the company has remained silent about timing for the HTC One X. Sense 5 is also supposed to be coming with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean though HTC has yet to confirm that to HTC One X owners.

Previously, we had heard that the HTC One X Android 4.2 and Sense 5 update would be coming to owners sometime this summer and from the looks of things, that remains a possibility.
A short time ago, we reported that French carrier SFR had hit a snag with the HTC One X Android 4.2 update and that the update had gone back to HTC for further development. Today, the carrier has issued a new time table for the HTC One X Android 4.2 Jelly Bean roll out claiming that it’s planning a roll out in late August with no specific date mentioned.
This comes after the carrier initially thought it would be delivering the HTC One X Android 4.2 update in July so the late August window should be taken with a grain of salt, even if it’s official information from a carrier.

HTC One X Android 4.2 update is likely far off.

Typically, HTC rolls out updates in batches so it could be that we see the HTC One X Android 4.2 and Sense 5 hit devices in other regions first, before making its way to France. It could also be that SFR is one of the first out of the gates, it remains to be seen.

While this is certainly not a concrete window, it still should instill confidence in HTC One X owners who are in the dark about Android 4.2 and Sense 5. HTC is still hard at work on the update and as we’ve suggested, it will likely roll out ahead of Android 4.3, the most current version of Jelly Bean that rolled out to Nexus devices in July.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update with CM10.2 ROM

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:49:00 +0000

Many owners of the Samsung Galaxy S4 are eagerly waiting for the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to arrive for their devices. The official update is not yet available, but the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update is now available with the CM10.2 ROM. This CyanogenMod Nightly ROM is compatible with the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 model.

If you enjoy customizing your device and are confident with flashing ROMs then you can benefit from this CM10.2 Jelly Bean 4.3 custom ROM firmware for your Galaxy S4 I9500. We must point out that this is not official firmware and is a Nightly rom in the development stage, so you need to take into account that it may have the odd bug.
We recently informed that Samsung says the official 4.3 update will begin rolling out for both the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 at some point in October. However regions will vary and we often find that carrier updates can take quite a bit longer to arrive.
This new Nightly CM10.2 build has more features than the previous build and will give you a stock Android 4.3 Jelly Bean experience. If you want to proceed with installing this ROM you need to use an unlocked and rooted handset and should backup your device before you begin.

You will also need to install the latest USB drivers and ensure that the USB debugging feature is enabled and we also recommend you have at least 80% battery charge on your phone.
Before we go any further we wish to point out that if you choose to use this custom ROM then you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility if anything goes amiss. At Phones Review we cannot endorse the use of ROMs and recommend that readers wait for official updates.
Nevertheless we know that many Android device users among our readers enjoy this aspect of owning a smartphone, so like to give readers the relevant information so that they can make an informed decision.
Now that bit’s over we’ll stress once more that this CM10.2 ROM is for the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, so please check the model number of your device before you begin. If you’re unsure, you need to head to Settings followed by About Phone.

You should also have a custom recovery tool installed on your device such as CWM (ClockworkMod) or TWRP and perform a Nandroid backup. From this point you’ll need to head to Vickyz.com here where you will find the download links for the CM10.2 Android 4.3 ROM as well as Google Apps. You will also see full pre-requisites for installing the ROM as well as step-by-step instructions.
We’re always interested to hear how readers get on when installing custom ROMs, and it can be helpful for other readers to find out about your experience, so please do send us your comments. If you choose to install this CyanogenMod 10.2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, how did it go, and what do you think of the results?

Unbrick / Repair Dead Samsung android Phones

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:28:00 +0000

Your Samsung android phone is dead due to some mistake
and you are shouting on us & developers , but please wait a sec before throwing your phone to customer care
although we are not responsible for your device damages but we can help at least. Good news is as always we have a solution

Method 1.

Switch off your phone
Reboot in recovery ( Middle key + Power on )
and select wipe cache
then select wipe data/factory reset
Try to boot in download mode , and flash firmware using Odin

Method 2.

***in case if you are unable to boot in download mode then
Try Volume Down + Volume Up + Power on to boot in download mode
Or

Remove battery
and press volume up + volume down +power on
now without releasing buttons insert battery
Once you are in download mode you can flash firmware using Odin

Method 3.

Normally Samsung android phones are so secure to flash. but you are unlucky and got your phone bricked during flashing,rooting or upgrading.
Here is a good news for You – A developer come up with a software called one-click unbrick for Samsung android phones. this small utility uses ODIN to repair our Samsung phones. almost all Samsung phones with android éclair and above can be repair with this tool (few exceptions – it is working on some Android 1.5 too)
one-click unbrick tool works on windows , Linux and mac also. it have some bugs in windows version but both Linux and mac working fine. don’t get worried about windows version if you are a window user. developers are continuously working on windows version for its stability
REQUIREMENTS TO UNBRICK YOUR PHONE

First install java on your pc if you haven’t java go to Java site and install it.
download one-click Unbrick tool
window users will need .rar/.zip extractor software , you can download free all in one (7zip) extractor form here.

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1. Right-click on the One-Click.jar file, move down to option “7-zip” and then select “Extract to OneClick”. (as shown picture below)

2. Now you will get a ‘OneClick’ folder.
3. Now copy ‘OneClick.jar’ file and paste it into the ‘OneClickheimdalloneclickresourcesHeimdallPackage’ folder.

4. Right-click on ‘oneclickloader.exe’ file and choose ‘Run as Administrator’.
5. Proceed with the installation of Heimdall.
6. After the installation is complete, you will see the the One-Click UnBrick interface.

7. Connect the phone to computer via USB and click on “unsoft brick” button to recover your bricked Samsung android phone

Android v4.4 Kit Kat

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:47:00 +0000

Internet giant Google, known for nicknaming new releases of its Android mobile operating systems after desserts, has for the first time chosen a brand-name candy for its latest version, expected to launch this fall.

Android 4.4 is being called Kit Kat, the chocolate candy bar with the well-known "Gimme a Break" jingle. Kit Kat packaging will show Android's green robot mascot breaking a Kit Kat bar.

Financial terms weren't disclosed for the sweet deal between Google and Hershey Co., which makes Kit Kat. But the deal shows that naming a stadium or sponsoring a TV show is becoming old school. The latest marketing craze is slapping your brand name on a tech product.
Google approached Hershey about six to nine months ago for permission to use the name, said Jennifer Podhajsky, vice-president of U.S. chocolate at Hershey, which licenses the Kit Kat brand in the U.S. while Nestle owns the worldwide brand.
Podhajsky said the deal appealed to Hershey because Android's and Kit Kat's principal demographics overlap.
The Kit Kat name was unexpected; tech pundits have speculated for months that the next operating system would be called Key Lime Pie. Marc Vanlerberghe, director of Android marketing, said the name was chosen because Kit Kat bars have been a "favourite go-to snack among the team since the early days of Android."
The Android 4.4 Kit Kat system is expected to launch in October. The software is now running on more than 750 million smartphones and tablets throughout the world, making it the world's most widely used mobile operating system.

Android 4.3

noreply@blogger.com (Manoj Paul) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:36:00 +0000

Android 4.3: An even sweeter Jelly Bean.

Android 4.3’s new restricted profiles feature can be used to limit access to apps and content, at home with your family and at work. And with support for Bluetooth Smart accessories, Android is ready for a whole new class of mobile apps.
See a detailed list of what's new in Android 4.3.

Simple, Beautiful and Beyond Smart

Restricted profiles.

With the new profiles feature, you can restrict app usage and content consumption. For example, a parent can set up profiles for each family member, and a business manager can set up profiles that keep employees focused on work.

One tablet, many users.

It’s your fully customized tablet. And theirs, too. With support for multiple users, you can give each person their own space. Everyone can have their own homescreen, background, widgets, apps and games – even individual high scores and levels! And since Android is built with multitasking at its core, it’s a snap to switch between users – no need to log in and out.
Profiles and users are only available on Android tablets.

Bluetooth Smart Ready.

Certain Android devices, including Nexus 4, now support low-energy Bluetooth Smart accessories. You’ll find Bluetooth Smart technology in fitness sensors, heart rate or glucose monitors, pedometers, thermometers, and much more.

Built-in security protection.

Android is designed to keep you and your data safe. Every app runs in its own sandbox, a secure space isolated from other apps. And whenever you download an app, Android can automatically scan it for viruses, checking apps against a database maintained by Google. Thanks to Android’s multiple layers of security, you can browse the web and install apps from Google Play with peace of mind.

Project from your tablet or phone to the big screen.

Stream movies, YouTube videos, and anything that’s on your tablet or phone screen to an HDTV. Certain Android tablets and phones, including Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, support this Wireless Display feature. You'll need a TV that supports Miracast™.

Daydream.

Daydream lets your Android device display useful and delightful information when idle or docked. Show off your photo albums, get the latest news from Google Currents, and more.

Expandable, actionable notifications.

Android has always put you in control when it comes to staying notified and connected. Just swipe down from the top of the screen to see all your notifications in one place. Late for a meeting or missed a call? Take action in an instant directly from the notifications shade.

Fast and smooth.

We put Android under a microscope, making everything feel fast, fluid, and smooth. With buttery graphics and silky transitions, moving between home screens and switching between apps is effortless, like turning pages in a book.
More reactive and uniform touch responses mean you can almost feel the pixels beneath as your finger moves across the screen. Jelly Bean makes your Android device even more responsive by boosting your device's CPU instantly when you touch the screen, and turns it down when you don't need it to improve battery life.

Beam photos and videos.

With Android Beam on Jelly Bean you can now easily share your photos and videos with just a simple tap, in addition to sharing contacts, web pages, YouTube videos, directions, and apps. Just touch two NFC-enabled Android devices back-to-back, then tap to beam whatever's on the screen to your friend.

Widgets work like magic.

With Jelly Bean it's now even easier to personalize your home screen. As you place widgets on the screen, everything else automatically moves to make room. When they're too big, widgets resize on their own. Interacting with your favorite apps and customizing your home screen has never been easier.

Accessibility.

Enable screen magnification to easily zoom or pan the entire screen to get a closer look. Visually impaired users can now enter full-screen magnification with a triple-tap on the screen, and even type and interact with the device while zoomed in. Blind users can use Gesture Mode to reliably navigate the UI using touch and swipe gestures in combination with speech output.

Comes with Google

Live in the Now.

Google Now brings you the information you need, when and where you need it, before you even ask. Google Now tells you today's weather before you start your day, or when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform. With the latest version, you can see popular photo spots nearby, track packages easily, get information about upcoming movies, and much more.
See what’s new in Google Now.

A new look for Google Search.

It's easier than ever to quickly get answers, explore, and browse search results. Android also lets you search the web with your voice, and it's convenient for getting quick answers on the fly. It speaks back to you and is powered by the Knowledge Graph, bringing you a precise answer if it knows it, and precisely ranked search results, so you can always find out more.

Amazing Photo Sphere camera

Up, down and all around you, it’s like no camera you’ve ever seen. With Android 4.2, snap pictures in every direction that come together into incredible, immersive photo spheres that put you right inside the scene. View your photo spheres right on your phone, share them on Google+ with your friends and family, or even add them to Google Maps for the world to see.
Explore incredible photo spheres from photographers around the world.

A smarter keyboard, now with Gesture Typing

Writing messages on the go is easier than ever with Gesture Typing – just glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift after each word. You don’t have to worry about spaces because they’re added automatically for you.
The keyboard can anticipate and predict the next word, so you can finish entire sentences just by selecting suggested words. Power through your messages like never before.
Android's dictionaries are now more accurate and relevant. With improved text-to-speech capabilities, voice typing on Android is even better. It works even when you don't have a data connection, so you can type with your voice everywhere you go.