What is USB debugging?

USB debugging? What does USB debugging on andriod mean? You must likely have seen the USB debugging pop up,  immediately you plug in your USB cable on your computer. USB debugging is basically just a way to allow an Android smartphone to transfer information to and from a computer. So no need to be scared or freaked out.

 What is USB debugging? 

USB debugging?  As the word debugging means, it is connected to the process on monitoring bugs through your USB. Android software developers use this act to troubleshoot and find problems using the Android studio kit on a PC. It is also used by developers and the usually day to day andriod users it carrying out tasks, like installation of custom recovery, rooting a device, installation of a new ROM. 

• Read also : 7 Android Marshmallow tips for you
• Read also : All you need to know about andriod custom ROMs 

How to enable USB debugging 

Now for you to enable the USB debugging feature, you first of all have to enable developer options. Here is how. 

1. Go to Settings 
2. Scroll down to 'About Phone' 
   
3. Tap on 'build number' 7 times until you see a message saying Developer options are activated
   
4. Click back and the developers option would appear now  at the bottom of the page. 
   
5. Click the developers option, enable the developers option, and scroll to find USB debugging and enable it. 
   

Now for older andriod devices with operating systems of 2.3 and older. Do this :

1. Go to Settings. 
2. Click applications or application manager. 
3. Scroll to Developer options 
4. Click to enable developer options. 

There you go guys, it's all done, you have successfully enabled USB debugging. You can now install custom ROMs on your Android. If you like you could also use your Android remotely, even you have a broken screen. 

Any questions about this topic?  Drop it in the comments section below, we would reply asap! 

Thanks for reading! 

 

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Top 5 ways to get more memory space on your Android.

This is a quick fix for one of the most annoying notifications on Android "insufficient memory"  and get more space on your Android. 

Most andriod users have at least once seen that notification. This problem of  "low memory space on android phone" often comes while trying to update apps on Google play store, take new pictures, downloading or when recording a video. This leads to the question, how to clear up memory on Android? 

I for have this low storage space on Android regularly, it's better your get smartphones with more internal and expandable memory. The Huawei Honor 8 and the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe could be options. 

However for those wish to stay with their present smartphone, this tips on getting more free memory on Android is definitely for you.

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• How to protect your social media accounts from hackers. 

• How to use multiple social media accounts on Android. 

5 top tips to free memory on Android 

1. Delete cached maps. 

Do you have the habit of caching offline maps in advance, as you keep traveling around remote parts of the world? While this feature is helpful, it can however eat a lot of memory space on your andriod, if you have got half the country saved to your internal storage.

In Google Maps, go to Offline areas from the main app menu, tap on an area and you will get the option to delete it from your andriod memory.

 2. Delete synced playlists


Maybe one of the reasons behind your andriod is running out of memory could be the different type of album collection you have on your andriod. If yes, you can quickly go through the list and delete the ones that you do not need, which in turn will give you some space on your smartphone.

In Google Play Music, you can go to Manage downloads from Settings on the main app menu to actually see tracks on your device. Tap the orange tick next to any playlist, album or song to remove it from your smartphone.

 3. Delete browser downloads

Do you regularly download large files from the web and forget about them? Stock Android offers a Downloads app right in the main app drawer, so that you can quickly check what you have got in there and erase anything that are not required.

On Android,  you can clear the website and history data from your mobile browsers too, but the storage space savings are unlikely to be important.

 4. Delete photos and videos

Have a huge collection of memorable pictures or 4K video clips but do not wish to delete them? While the easier option to make space on your smartphone would be to go to the gallery app of your choice and just delete some of the images and clips. However, you may want to retain most of them.

For Android smartphones, there is Google Photos that offers free up device storage option on the main app menu that scans for pictures and videos that have already transferred to the cloud and deletes the local copies. To do this on Android devices manually, go to Device folders from the app menu, choose a group of pictures, tap the three dots on the menu bar and select Delete device copy.

 5. Delete games you are no longer playing

Often the worst culprits, games eat a lot of space on your device as far as storage goes. While uninstalling apps can remove some space on your smartphone, you need to select apps of a substantial size to actually clear the decks.

It is important to double-check what happens to any saved games you have saved before removing any title. However, if they are in a safe place in the cloud (or you just don’t want them), then erasing games you are no longer playing can be a real space saver.

To check out how much storage each game utilizes on Android, you can go to Settings and tap on Apps.

Hope this helps guys. Leave your comments in the section below. 

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4 best tips to charge your smartphone battery.

According to research you most likely have been charging your smartphone the wrong way

The major problem with smartphones is that their  batteries gets drained very quickly. They hardly survive for a day.

See how to reduce battery drain here. 

 Some people think their smartphones batteries drains super-fast because they are not charging the smartphone the right way, or using the wrong charger or even blame the power source. While others just have this believe that it's better to only charge the smartphone only when it is completely or almost dead, because charging your smartphone intermediately in short intervals or when the battery is not yet below a particular percentage, would cause damage to the smartphone battery. 

That said, according to Battery specialist firm, known as Battery University, the lithium-ion batteries in our smartphones are sensitive to their versions of ‘strain’. And, extended stress could be damaging your smartphone battery’s long-term lifespan, like for humans.

If you wish to keep your smartphone battery in excellent condition and stop worrying about battery life, there a few things that you need to change.

The 4 best tips for longer battery life. 

1.You Don’t have to keep it plugged in when it’s fully charged

According to Battery University, leaving your smartphone plugged in when it's fully charged, this leads to you overcharging your smartphone and the is quite bad for the battery over time. When your smartphone is fully charged and is at 100%, what happens is, your smartphone receives ‘trickle charges’ to keep it at 100% while plugged in. This keeps the battery in a state of high-stress and high-tension  which reduces the chemistry in the battery. 

A simple explanation to the scientific details as to why this happen, Battery University also summarizes it simply: “When fully charged, remove the battery” from its charging device. “This is like relaxing the muscles after strenuous exercise.”

2.Keep it cool

Smartphone batteries are so sensitive to heat that Apple itself suggests you to remove iPhone from cases when you charge it. “If you notice that your device gets hot when you charge it, take it out of its case first.” Also, ensure that your smartphone is covered when you are out in the hot sun. It will safeguard your battery’s health.

3.Try not to charge it to 100 percent

NB: Don’t charge the battery all the way to 100%, when you don’t have to.

According to Battery University, “Li-ion does not need to be fully charged, nor is it desirable to do so. In fact, it is better not to fully charge, because high voltage stresses the battery” and wears it out over time. 

Most times we want to keep our smartphones charged the whole day, this may seem counterintuitive. It would be better you plug it in at any time in the day. 

4.Plug in your smartphone whenever you can

Like most people do, you shouldn't wait until your smartphone battery is 15% or less. Charging occasionally throughout the day can help the overall battery’s performance instead when they are empty.

Quoting Battery University, charging your smartphone when it loses 10 percent of its charge would be the best option. While this may not be possible practically for many people, just put your smartphone on charge whenever you can. It is fine to plug and unplug your smartphone multiple times in a day.

This does not only keep your smartphone’s battery performing optimally levels for longer, but also keeps it at a good percentage the whole day. Also, constant battery top-ups also allows you to use features, like location-based features that use your smartphone’s GPS antenna that would you normally not use, because they are battery consuming.

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Best ways to hide your presence on Whatsapp.

Sometimes you don't want to reply or appear to ignore messages on whatsapp. This article is just what you need to go unseen on whatsapp and get the privacy you want.

The Google Talk also called the GTalk, has a settings let you go invisible, all you have to do is turn on the invisible mode in the Google Talk.

Whatsapp doesn't offer the invisible mode option, but you could still get the privacy and silence you want.

Here are the ways explained  with images below that can help you become invisible on WhatsApp:

1. Remove whatsapp Blue Ticks. 

The Blue Ticks basically mean that you have read the messages. In other words, it means that you are there online and also supposed to reply to the message instantly. To disable the Blue Ticks feature, go to Account > Privacy > Uncheck Read Receipts box.

2. Hide your Last Seen

By disabling or hiding your “last seen” feature, you can do away with the pressure to respond to messages immediately. You need to go the settings option in your WhatsApp and select account to turn it off. Change your last seen to “nobody” under the Privacy tab and it’s done. Now nobody will know when you were last seen on WhatsApp. By disabling this feature, you too won’t be able to see the same information for others.

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3. Hide your Status:

Repeat the same process as you did for hiding your last seen. Go to Settings > Privacy > Status > Nobody. There you go!! Your status won’t be visible to anyone now.

4. Hide your profile photo

Now, keep your enemies and stalkers at bay by disabling this feature. All you need to do is to go to Settings > Privacy > Profile Photo > Nobody.

5. Snooze or pause WhatsApp:

This feature is available only for Android users. While currently there is no way one can pause within the WhatsApp, but you can temporarily stop receiving any messages on WhatsApp by going to Android’s app settings. Go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Force Stop.

The app will be frozen once you have force stopped WhatsApp. Even if you have a working data connection in your phone, it won’t be able to connect to internet. You won’t receive any messages. To activate it, you need to tap on the WhatsApp icon on the phone and open the app. It will resume its function and you will start receiving messages.

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Top iPhone secret codes [listed]

Here a some top class secret codes of iPhone that iPhone users may not be aware of, the secret codes are only to dial from dialer and the magic of each code is unique.
The codes could help you check your iPhone imei, check the number of missed calls,  iPhone call waiting status and others. Check them out below.

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• *#06# – It will display your iPhone IMEI. It is an identifier for your mobile phone hardware.
• *3001#12345#* – This code opens you field mode which contains all of the iPhone inner settings, cell information and newest network.
• *#67# – You can check the number in order to call forwarding when the iPhone is busy. And again, but for when the iPhone is busy.
• *646# – (Postpaid only) It will display your available minutes.
• *225# – (Postpaid only) To check the Bill Balance
• *777# – To check the Account balance use this code for prepaid iPhone only.
• *#33# – You can check call control bars by using this code. Also for seeing whether barring is enabled or disabled for outgoing you can check all the usual suspects like fax, SMS, voice, information, etc.
• *#76# – For checking connected line presentation is enabled or not you can use this code. like to the calling line presentation you can also check whether the connected line presentation is enabled or disabled.
• *#21# – You can set inquiry for call forwards. Find the settings for your call forwarding. You will see whether you have fax, SMS, voice, knowledge, sync, async, paid access & packet access call forwarding enabled or disabled.
• *3282# – It will let you know about the use of information info.
• *#61# – To check the number of missed calls.
• *#62# – You can verify the number for forwarding calls If there is no service is available.
• *3370# – EFR mode Enhanced Full Rate improves your iPhone voice quality, but it will slightly reduce battery life.
• *#5005*7672# – To check SMS centre.
• *331* – Barring code # Outgoing calls abroad to block the lock code to inquire about her please contact your network operator.
• *#43# – Call Waiting Status.
• *43# – Activate awaiting.
• #43# – Deactivate waiting.

*#31# – It allows you hide your number. your number.

Source: iPhone tricks 

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All you need to know about andriod custom ROMs.

You may be happy the way your andriod phone interface looks and feels, yet custom ROMs give you the chance to experience different designs and new user interfaces. Custom ROMs give you bawesome functionality , this post is about all you need to know about andriod custom ROMs.

What is a custom ROM?


ROM, for the individuals who don't have the foggiest idea, is a working operating system (OS)  assemble that keeps running on your gadget with fundamental applications, for example, a address book, calendar , camera, and so forth.

A noteworthy preferred standpoint of Android cell phones is that they can be worked by outsider OS or third-party operating systems and not just with the first ROM(factory Rom) . Custom ROMs supplant the pre-introduced rendition of Android on gadgets. The substitution is made by a variety of the AOSP, adjusted by volunteers with 'an excessive amount of spare time'.

These volunteers regularly work more as often as possible than the maker itself – in any event with regards to updates.


So what is AOSP?

AOSP means Android Open Source Program. It is a version of the open source code of Android, developed by Google in its consortium of brands to offer a pure version of the system, which is available to anyone. It can be modified by developers without the need to follow standards of Google applications.



Pros of custom ROMs.

1.System upgrade for older smartphone versions
2. Better smartphone speed.
3.freedom to  customize your andriod.
4. You get administrative access (root access).

Cons of custom ROMs.

1.Voids your smartphone warranty .
2.Lack of direct Google play applications for ROMs like the cynagenMod.
3 . They require a level of expertise.

There are various places of contact when searching out third-party  OS. Forums like XDA-Developers are exceptionally very much composed, solid and for the most part entirely agreeable. You'll have the capacity to locate an extensive variety of sub-gatherings for uncommon gadgets and guidance for updating.

       
                              Some of the best custom ROMs

1.CyanogenMod 12 - stable, stylish, with frequent updates: Features include its unique app launcher entitled Trebuchet, personal themes, video screenshots.

2. PAC-ROM :if you're looking for the most customizable, option-rich ROM, then this is it. And wait until you see the boot animation,know more at PAC-ROM.com.

3.Paranoid Android:The Paranoid Android ROM doesn't provide a radical design overhaul, but focuses on a number of simple but effective changes to notifications and navigation.

4.OmniROM:OmniROM's standout feature is  the OmniSwitch shortcut. The OmniSwitch is a quick-menu that you can load with shortcuts and jump from any part of your phone to any app, or vice versa, and it is completely customizable.

5.AOKP or Android Open Kang Project:Features the ability to customize shortcuts in the Quick settings menu, and manage the color and blink rate of the LED notifications in several applications.
Additionally, this ROM also includes a feature called Navigation ring, which acts an an intuitive shortcut for up to five apps. As if that wasn't enough, there is also application permissions management and the ability to adjust processor performance, making this one of the most interesting Custom ROMs on android.


Where to get custom ROMs?

You can check this  http://forum.xda-developers.com/tags.php?tag=roms

Okay guys what do you think? Custom ROMs or not?

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Tips to protect your social media accounts from hackers.

Social Media and the Internet has taken the world by storm through many sites, mobile pplications, and different types of advancements enhancing the way individuals relate and communicate one another. There are social media websites that have a great number of individuals using them,  permitting them to share photographs, videos, instant messages, and more all the time. Truth be told,social media  now represents right around 80 percent of the time we spend on the web. We are all individuals from Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and other social media accounts and these records are frequently exposed  to hacking.

One of the primary explanations behind hacking of your online social media  records is loss of passwords. Programmers access your password by social engineering , brute force  or word reference assault strategy (dictionary attack method). Sometimes hackers use your account to commit a crime, defraud someone, post pornographic contents or worse. We have seen in recent times people seeming to have posted porn materials on their Facebook page or commenting continously on other people's pictures on how they lost 16 pounds and so on.

In this way securing your online information and records is imperative, The most widely recognized mistake one can make is to have a simple  and obvious  or utilize one single password  for all records – from Internet banking to an email account. It has been observed that passwords like 123456,” “password,” “12345,” “12345678” and “qwerty” are the most used passwords and most easily hackable ones.
So that article would suggest a few softwares to help improve social media security.

1. LogDog.
LogDog is a free product intended to track any suspicious activity identified with online networking or social media accounts. The framework consistently checks different markers of unapproved access. At the point when an attack is recognized, LogDog sends interruption cautions and gives clients a chance to take back control over their records. Right now, it's accessible for Android gadgets. Additionally, some informal organizations like Facebook permit you to get a ready when anybody sign into the record from another gadget or program. This feature  must be put on.

2. AVG Privacy fix.
AVG PrivacyFix is a free application that helps clients to modify protection settings for Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and Twitter furthermore square unwanted monitoring, It's right now accessible for Chrome, Android and iOS.

3. Digi.me (previous SocialSafe)


Another freemium instrument, Digi.me is intended to store online social media information in the event that all data is lost as an aftereffect of hacking. It permits you to go down and see content from up to four of your social media accounts.

4.HTTPS Everywhere
On the off chance that devices  utilized for social media access are shared with others or much of the time taken to open spots, it is ideal to protect them with an additional security layer by encrypting the traffic from a browser app to any social media network . HTTPS Everywhere is a free browser expansion that changes sites from HTTP (unsecured) to HTTPS (secured).

These are the four top tools to secure your Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts from getting hacked. You can either utilize one of them or all to get that bit of included insurance.

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