Monday, 12 December 2011
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Samsung Galaxy Ace gets Gingerbread 2.3.5 update...
The most headstrong mobile in its price range has unofficially got Gingerbread 2.3.5 update and it will soon be available Officially from KIES...
If you want to taste its flavor unofficially you can do so by following..........
If you want to taste its flavor unofficially you can do so by following..........
Pre Upgrade Instructions for Firmware Update
For all those who always wanted to know on what are the general pre requisites which one has to follow before upgrading the firmware then we will see on the same. So, every time you update your phone with any of the Beta release or the custom ROM, you will have to follow these instructions carefully. It is very important to follow these set of instructions as these instructions are helpful in updating safely and securely. So, for your convenience we have listed the instructions below so that it will be useful for you. Please note that there are two types of instructions which are, one for the users on the Stock users and another one is for the users who are on the custom firmwares.
Pre Upgrade instructions for the users on Stock (default) firmware / ROMs:
- In the process of the firmware update, the data in the phone will get lost, so you will have to make a backup of all the data which is stored in the phone so that the same can be restored back as soon as possible. With the help of some of the links which are mentioned below along with the data which needs to be backed up you can easily backup the same. Please note that if you continue to proceed without this below backup method then there is a high probability that you may end up losing the data.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Now once you have taken the backup of the data, you now need to proceed to charge your phone to a minimum of 75% just to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the process of firmware update.
- Ensure that the computer is having a minimum of Windows XP / Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system along with the ADMIN rights in your computer. Please note that if you get any error related to the USB / Ports then that means that you don’t have the admin privileges, so ensure that you have the ADMIN rights before proceeding to apply this rooting procedure.
- Ensure that the files which you will be using for the process of firmware update are only downloaded from the site androidadvices.com and not from any other site. All the files which you download from the androidadvices.com site will bear the standard password of “androidadvices.com” without the inverted comas.
- In your computer, you should have the latest version of .net framework along with the corresponding latest version of PC Suites for your devices which depend on different phone manufacturers. Installing these PC Suites will ensure that all the drivers are there in the PC which will be helpful for installing the firmware on the phone.
- Ensure that at the time of firmware update or say rooting, you will have to close all the PC Suites along with the Antivirus suites if there are any in your computer, as these tools tend to block the firmware update procedures since these are not official and are the beta releases. Just in case if you have installed any of the mobile tracker softwares then you need to uninstall the same or else the configuration will get erased.
- In the process of rooting, the APN settings as well as the MMS Settings too can get erased, so you will have to backup the same manually. These settings are responsible for accessing the Internet as well for sending the MMS Messages. Both of these settings can be backed up from “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”.
Note: Please note that this update is not valid for the phones which are locked to the carrier until and unless specified in the article, it has been found that despite mentioning repeatedly the users tend to update the firmware considering that this will unlock the device. Applying with the firmware will either update the firmware and keep the device locked as it is or will completely brick the phone for which we should not be held responsible for.
There are special instructions to the users who are on the Custom Firmware in addition to the ones which are mentioned above.
Additional Instructions for Users on Custom ROM Firmwares:
- Please note that just in case if any of the Voodoo components are installed in your phone then you will have to ensure that all of these are removed from the recovery mode. If you are unable to remove the Voodoo lag fix then you need to disable the same from the recovery mode which you will find an option in the advanced options.
- Also, it’s always important to clear the cache and the data from the recovery mode which will be mentioned on how to enter the same in the respective article. If you are not clearing this then the cache data will stay back and the same will create issues like force close errors etc. after the firmware update.
- Just in case if you have converted the file system from the RFS to the EXT4 then you will have to convert back to the RFS System so that the new firmware will understand the same.
- If you are in the custom ROM then the rooting access will be revoked and then you will have to root the firmware again after applying with the updation procedure.
So, that’s it you now need to ensure that all the instructions which are mentioned above are carefully followed or else there will be a high probability that you may end up with the bricked phone or the firmware won’t be updated successfully. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in updating the firmware then mention the same in the comments section below of the respective firmware article so that then we can easily get back to you with the solution.
Procedure to update Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 with Gingerbread 2.3.5:
- So, assuming that you have followed the instructions which are mentioned in the earlier page you will now need to proceed to download the Gingerbread 2.3.5 XWKS2 Zip file in your computer. So, now once you download the same in your computer you will have to proceed to unzip the same, in the process of unzipping if it prompts you to enter the password then enter the password as “androidadvices.com”.
- As soon as the files are extracted, you will now have to match the extracted files with the below screen capture as there will be three files in all. The three files are Odin executable file, one tar md5 file and another one is the .dll file which you need to ignore the same as it’s a supporting file.
- So, once all the files are unzipped successfully, you will now need to open the Odin executable file in your computer you need to now turn Off the phone so that then you can enter into the download mode.
- The download mode in your Samsung GALAXY Ace can be entered by pressing down on Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button . Just in case if the device boots in the normal mode then you will have to again try the process of entering into the download mode. Please note that it’s not recommended to proceed if you are not entering into the download mode. One can also refer the below video to enter into the download mode.
- So, as soon as you enter into the download you will now have to now connect the phone with the computer using the USB cable which you got at the time of purchase while keeping the Odin as opened in the computer. Now, once you have successfully connected the phone after 2 – 3 minutes you will see that the ID: COM section will turn yellow which will mean that all the drivers which are required for the firmware update has been successfully updated and you are now ready to proceed to the firmware update.
- Now, at his point of time you will have to click on the corresponding options which are listed below and choose the files as mentioned below.
OPS – Cooper_v1.0.opsSelect “One Package” option in the OdinOne Package – S5830XWKS2_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2_HOME.tar.md5
- So, as soon as the above selections are made, you will now see that the phone will be restarted automatically.
- As soon as the update is applied successfully, you will see that the device will be restarted on its own and in the process of the firmware update ensure that the firmware update process is not interrupted. Now, again you need to turn Off the phone after you see the home screen. Once you turn Off the phone you now need to enter into the recovery mode.
- Once you enter into the recovery mode, choose the options Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now option. Please note that you will have to ensure that you don’t select any other options or else there is a high probability that you may end up bricking up the phone.
- After this you will have to re configure the APN Settings which can be done from the path Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names. Just in case if you forgot to backup then you will have to contact your service provider so that the settings can be configured manually as the settings vary from place and operator you are on.
So that’s it in this way you have successfully updated the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 to the latest official version of gingerbread d2.3.5. Let us know in the comments section if there are any issues encountered at the time of updating the firmware.
Shared From : androidadvices.com
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Thursday, 24 November 2011
Nokia Lumia 800 Full Specs,Price...
Nokia Lumia 800 has a 3.7-inch full touchscreen smartphone running the latest Windows Phone 7.5 OS (Mango). It has a 1.5GHZ processor with 16GB Internal memory. It promises to be priced reasonably compared to other mobile prices in India. Below are further details…
Nokia Lumia 800 specifications:
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Idea Launches two smartphones...
Telecom operator Idea Cellular has launched two Android-based budget smartphones, Blade and id280, hoping to increase usage of the 3G services in the country. The Blade has been priced at Rs. 7,992, while the id380 comes for Rs. 5,850. Both the Idea smartphones run Android 2.2 Froyo operating system.
As a special introductory offer, Idea Cellular is offering its 3G data services worth Rs. 3,500 with a Rs. 259 pack. This means Idea's 3G users can get the id280 (originally priced at Rs. 5,850) for Rs. 2,609 and the Blade (originally priced at Rs. 7,992) for Rs. 4,751. The Rs. 259 pack includes free subscription to Idea TV for 3 months, 1GB of data download per month for 3 months and talktime of Rs. 25. The offer is valid for both Idea post-paid and pre-paid customers.
The Idea Blade and id280 have several common features including Android 2.2 OS, 3.2MP camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS navigator, FM Radio, MP3 Player, integrated social media apps, Opera Mini Browser and Idea TV. Moreover, the two smartphones can also act as Wi-Fi routers. The two Idea smartphones, however, have different screen sizes. The Idea Blade comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, while the id380 features a 2.8-inch display. Check out the spec details of the new Idea Blade and id 280 here.
According to reports, the Idea id280 is re-branded version of the Huawei Ideos X1, while the Idea Blade is re-branded version of the ZTE Blade. Launching the new phones, Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Cellular said, “Idea has always innovated to support the telecom services penetration in the country. In line with this commitment, Idea has introduced affordable, yet fully loaded 3G smartphones which will now fuel the aspirations of the evolving mobile user in India. The new smartphones will further drive our existing 3G services in areas of industrial and commercial activity, centers of learning, and high potential rural hinterlands.”
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Monday, 10 October 2011
Mozilla Firefox 7 released...
Latest version of Firefox is labeled Firefox 7, and unlike the previous versions, it doesn’t use as much memory as its predecessors. According to the developers, Firefox 7 now uses 50% less memory, so you can keep dozens of tabs opened without any problems. As for other additions, Firefox 7 has enhanced graphical performance with hardware acceleration, increased speed boost for Firefox Sync, and there are several UI enhancements as well. In addition, security and stability of Firefox 7 has been improved comparing to the previous versions.
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Sunday, 9 October 2011
Sony cybershot DSC-WX7/B Full Specs, Price...
Best affordable, stunningly styled, compact and beautifully easy to use, the Cyber-shot WX7 digital camera offers extraordinary imaging possibilities and limitless creative options. Step up to high-performance imaging with detail-packed stills, 3D and smooth Full HD 1080i video.
- 16.2 Mega Pixels "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
- 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama
- 25mm wide angle "Carl Zeiss Vario-Tesser" lens
- AVCHD Full HD movie recording
- Background Defocus
- 2.8 (7.11cm) Clear Photo LCD Plus display
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Sony Cybershot DSC-W570/B camera Full Specs,Price...
Sony cybershot cameras offer spectacular clarity with 16.1 mega pixels. Zoom in on life’s great moments with a 5x Optical Zoom. Combining other features like the HD Movie Recording and Sweep Panorama, Cyber-shot W570 offers an imaging excellence unlike any other.
- 16.1 Mega Pixels
- 5x Optical Zoom
- 25mm Wide angle lens
- Sweep Panorama
- 720p HD Movie Recording
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
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Aakash Tablet Full Price,Specs...
Aakash Tablet Highlighted Features :
- Processor: Connexant with Graphics accelerator and HD Video processor
- Memory (RAM): 256MB RAM / Storage (Internal): 2GB Flash
- Storage (External): 2GB to 32GB Supported
- Peripherals (USB2.0 ports, number): 1 Standard USB port
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Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Hotmail App for Android Launched,Features and Download
Microsoft has launched their Hotmail app for Android. This app lets you receive push e-mail from your Hotmail or Windows Live Mail and also sync calendar and contacts.
Hotmail for Android Highlighted Features :
- Get messages without delay with push email or set poll time manually
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Windows 8 - Transfer your settings from one computer to another automatically
As all of us are familiar with Windows 8 developer preview, here is an another interesting feature that it has.
If you work on two different computers and you want to transfer your settings from one to another, you have to do this manually, and that could be a tiresome process, but luckily, Microsoft decided to change that with Windows 8. Now you can sign in to Windows 8 with your Windows Live ID and your settings will be automatically saved and transferred to another device with Windows 8 each time when you log in with your Windows Live ID. Besides your settings, you can easily synchronize your Metro style apps, so you can edit your documents, without transferring them.
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Sunday, 2 October 2011
Nikon Coolpix S6200 Full Specs, Price...
Nikon Coolpix S6200 Features :
- An effective pixel count of 16.0-million pixels and a 10x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a zoom range beginning at the wide-angle 25 mm (equivalent in 35mm [135] format) for coverage of a broad range of angles of view
- High-power optical zoom lens built into one of the smallest bodies in its class10x optical zoom and one of the smallest bodies in its class were made possible by making the most of an exclusive new, high-density slim lens barrel design. The S6200 achieves a size that makes it easy to take with you wherever you go, and coverage for a broad range of angles of view, from wide-angle to telephoto, making it possible for anyone to easily capture beautiful photos.
- Equipped with 4 technologies and a hand-held/tripod night landscape detection function that enable capture of beautiful nighttime shots in difficult dimly lit or dark surroundings
- Technologies for beautiful nighttime shots
- Low noise at high sensitivities:
- The combination of the EXPEED C2 image processing engine that supports high sensitivities and advanced noise reduction processing technology enables superior image quality in images captured at ISO 1600 with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment and ISO 3200 with manual ISO sensitivity specification.
- Motion detection:
- The camera detects camera shake and subject movement with shooting, and automatically compensates by controlling shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. This feature significantly reduces the number of blurred images by placing priority on either blur compensation for moving subjects or image quality, depending upon the scene.
- Lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function for superior camera shake compensation
- Flash control:
- The new flash control system eliminates unnatural night portraits in which the portrait subject is bright but background details are completely lost through the effective control of shutter speed and ISO sensitivity, resulting in blur-free images in which the entire image, including distant backgrounds, is rendered with natural brightness levels.
- Hand-held/tripod night landscape detection function
- When shooting night landscapes and other nighttime shots, the camera automatically distinguishes between hand-held shooting and shooting using a tripod, and then adjusts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed accordingly. This function makes it possible to capture beautiful photos, as intended, with shooting of nighttime scenes that, until now, have often been blurred.
- With hand-held shooting:
- By automatically increasing ISO sensitivity and shutter speed, nighttime shots with less blur are possible.
- When a tripod is used:
- By automatically decreasing ISO sensitivity and shutter speed, brighter nighttime shots with less noise are possible.
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Fuse Power Charging Station for charging four devices simultaneously...
Sometimes recharging your phone is a very tedious task. Here is a new charging device, Fuse Powerslice Charging Station which has four charging points available which can charge four portable devices simultaneously.
Fuse Powerslice Charging Station is comprised of base unit and three pie-shaped slices.
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Blackberry Torch 9860 Full Phone Specs, Price...
Blackberry Torch 9860 Highlighted Features :
- 3.7 inches TFT capacitive touchscreen
- 16M colors, 480 X 800 pixels
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Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Samsung Omnia W I8350 Full Phone Specs,Price...
Samsung Omnia W
Samsung Omnia W Highlighted Features :
- 3.7 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
- 16M colors, 480 X 800 pixels
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HTC Amaze 4G Full Phone Specs,Price...
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Amaze 4G Highlighted Features :
HTC Amaze 4G Highlighted Features :
- 4.3 inches S-LCD capacitive touchscreen
- 16M colors, 540 X 960 pixels
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