Author: Aniruddh

Micromax Unite 2 Review Tips Specification
The Motorola Moto E did a massive change in the perception of entry level Android smartphone. Providing a decent hardware and latest Android version for a entry level dual sim phone trend started with Moto E. The local mobile manufacturers such as Lava, Micromax etc started to provide such smartphone for very attractive price. One such attempt is Micromax Unite 2 A106. The Micromax Unite 2 A106 price in India is Rs. 6999.

Micromax Unite 2 runs on latest Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS with 21 Indian languages support. The device is powered by 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6582 quad core processor with 1GB of RAM and Mali 400MP2 graphic unit. Internal storage of the device is 4GB in which only 890MB is user available memory. There is a support for microSD card for additional external storage.

Micormax Unite 2

Micromax Unite 2 comes with 5MP rear camera with flash which can record 720p videos and 2MP front facing camera for video calling. The device comes with 4.7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with WVGA screen resolution of 800×480 which results in low pixel density of 199 ppi. The sunlight visibility and viewing angle are not upto the standards of Moto E. Micromax Unite 2 houses 2000mAh battery which is rated to provide 8 hours of talktime and 190 hours of standby time.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Micromax Unite 2

Pros of Micromax Unite 2
- Very attractive price tag
- Latest Android Kitkat OS
- Dual sim with Dual standby
- Support for microSD card
Cons of Micromax Unit 2
- Very low 199ppi pixel density
- Only 890MB is user available memory.
- Lot of pre installed micromax bloatware
Micromax Unite 2 Tips

Taking screenshot on Micromax Unite 2

To take screenshot on Micromax Unite 2, press and hold Volume down key and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshots

Using Micromax Unite 2 as modem

You can use Micromax Unite 2 as modem through USB tethering and WiFi hotspot feature. I have written a detailed post which you can refer here Micromax smartphone tethering.

Micromax Unite 2 Specifications
- Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS
- 4.7-inch LCD Touchscreen with FWVGA screen resolution and 199 ppi pixel density.
- 5MP Primary Camera with LED flash
- 2 MP Secondary front facing Camera
- 1.3 GHz MT6582M Quad Core Processor with 1GB RAM
- Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
- Li-ion 2000 mAh battery.
June 8, 2014
How to Use Moto E as Modem through WiFi Hotspot
Motorola Moto E is one of the best budget Dual sim Android smartphone available right now. Latest Android OS, Dual core processor, 1GB RAM, 5MP camera, good build quality and importantly it supports most of the connectivity features such as 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot. In this tutorial, we will see how to use Motorola Moto E as modem through WiFi Hotspot. I will be writing a new post on How to use Moto E as modem through USB tethering.

Read: Motorola Moto E Pros and Cons.

How to Use Motorola Moto E as modem to connect to PC or WiFi enabled devices

Before, starting to use Moto E WiFi hotspot feature, we should have a active data plan. As soon as you enable WiFi hotspot, the WiFi of the device will be turned off. Also, do remember that, WiFi consumes lot of battery. Hence use this wisely to save battery as well as the data usage charges. Lets start with using Moto E as Modem through WiFi hotspot.

Enable Moto E WiFi Hotspot
- First enable the data on your device.
- Go to Settings->Wireless & networks and tap on to “More….“
- Tap Tethering & mobile hotspot .
- Tap the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to turn On.
- You can customize the Hotspot name and password by tapping Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot.
- Enter a hotspot name or SSID which you want.
Customize the SSID and password
- Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use Moto E as a wireless router.
- To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, use the default security type.
- Tap on to Save.
You are done. Now you can use your Motorola Moto E as Wireless modem. Please let me know if you are facing any issues through writing it on the comment section below.

Video Guide on How to Use Motorola Moto E as WiFi Hotspot
May 21, 2014
Using HTC One As WiFi Hotspot
HTC One M8 has got a huge applause for its beautiful design and build quality. It is not just beutiful, it is powerful too. HTC One M8 is powered by 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad Core Processor with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5 inch Super LCD 3 Capacitive touchscreen with full HD resolution and 441 ppi pixel density. In this HTC One tutorial we will learn how to use HTC One as WiFi Hotspot.

HTC One M8

How to Use HTC One as Modem through WiFi Hotspot

To use HTC One as modem through WiFi Hotspot, please follow the steps mentioned below.
- Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
- Tap Mobile network sharing.
- Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.
- The first time you turn on the Wi‍-Fi hotspot, you can customize the Hotspot name and password .
- Enter a hotspot name or use the default.
- Enter a password or use the default.
- The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One as a wireless router.
- To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Advanced settings.
- Choose settings such as SSID and the security type, and then press .
- Tap Next and then tap Done.
Now you can use you HTC One as Modem through WiFi Hotspot.

Note:

Here is the few things you need to keep in mind while you are using HTC One M8 as modem via WiFi Hotspot.
- Make sure the data connection is turned on.
- You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi‍-Fi hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan.
- Using WiFi hotspot consumes more battery. Hence, when not in use, disable the WiFi Hotspot feature.
May 20, 2014
Advantages and Disadvantages of Moto E
Motorola released one more budget Dual sim Android smartphone which is focussed just on user experience without making any spec competition. The new Motorola Moto E price in India is Rs.6999. Let us have a quick advantages and disadvantages of Moto E along with specification summary.

Motorola Moto E runs on Android latest iteration 4.4.2 Kitkat and promised to receive next major upgrade. It is powered by 1.2GHz Dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 CPU with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 302 GPU. The Moto E sports 4.3 inch qHD display screen with pixel density of 256ppi. The internal storage of the device is 4GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB.

Motorola Moto E

Motorola Moto E comes with 5MP primary camera without LED flash. There is there is no front facing camera. For connectivity, Moto E supports 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, WiFi Hotspot and USB tethering. The device houses non removable Li-ion 1980 mAh battery which will make the device to run through the day. Below are the few advantages and disadvantages of Moto E. This Moto E review is based on the specifications and experience I had from the past 2 days. I will write a detailed review on Moto E after some days of usage.

Read:

How to use Moto E as WiFi Hotspot Modem

Motorola Moto E Tips and Tricks

Advantages and Disadvantages of Motorola Moto E

Pros Moto E
- Snappy performance. In real time, there is no lag while performing most of the day to day tasks.
- Very attractive price
- Latest Android Kitkat out of the box
- Support for the microSD for expandable storage.
Cons of Moto E
- There is no front facing camera and LED flash
Motorola Moto E Specification
- Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS
- 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 Dual Core Processor
- 1GB RAM and Adreno 302 GPU
- Dual sin with Dual Standby(GSM + GSM)
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 4.3-inch Touchscreen with qHD resolution
- Li-ion 1980 mAh battery
- 2G,3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB
May 16, 2014
How to Use Sony Xperia Smartphones as Modem
Sony Xperia smartphones are known for the premium build quality and good performance. The Xperia smartphones runs on the Android OS. This enables the Sony Xperia smartphone to be used as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot features. Here is the quick to tutorial on how to use Sony Xperia smartphones as modem to connect to internet from PC. To name few, you can use Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZR, Xperia C, Xperia E, Xperia M, Xperia L, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia SP, Xperia E1 as modem.

How to use Sony Xperia Smatphones as Modem

There are two ways you can use Sony Xperia device to connect to internet from PC/Laptop. One is the through WiFi hotspot and another through USB tethering. If you have Laptop or PC or tablet or iPad which has WiFi connectivity, then WiFi hotspot is the good option. If you dont have WiFi on your PC, the USB tethering is the best option. Let us look into both these methods to use Xperia smartphone as modem.

Using Sony Xperia Smartphone as WiFi Hotspot

To use Sony Xperia smartphone as WiFi Hotspot you need to have mobile data enabled. Once you enabled mobile data on Xperia smartphone, just follow the steps mentioned below.

Sony Xperia as Modem
- Go to Settings
- Touch More
- Touch Tethering & mobile hotspot
- Tap to Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot to enable hotspot
- You can customise WiFi hotspot settings such as Network SSID, password by tapping on to Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot
Using Sony Xperia Smartphone as USB Modem

You want to share the mobile data from Sony Xperia smartphone to a non Wi-Fi enabled device, then you need use Sony Xperia USB tethering features. To use USB tethering of Sony Xperia smartphone follow the steps given below.
- Connect your Sony Xperia to PC using the USB cable.
- Go to Settings in the device
- Touch More
- Touch Tethering & mobile hotspot
- Tap and enable the USB enable.
This will enable your Sony Xperia Smartphone as Modem to connect to Internet from PC.
May 8, 2014