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  • Samsung Galaxy M31 Cons- 5 Missing features

    Galaxy M31 is the successor for Galaxy M30s which is one of the best selling smartphones in M series. It packs many impressive features such as 64MP Quad Camera setup, 6000 mAh battery, the AMOLED display panel, OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10 etc. The base variant price in India is ₹14,999. However, there are few minor compromises made on this device to distinguish between A series as well as a cost-cutting measure. So here are some of the Samsung Galaxy M31 cons.

    Galaxy M31 cons mentioned here are purely based on a relative comparison between the Galaxy A series and other competitive products in the price segment.

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    How to take screenshot on Galaxy M31

    Samsung Galaxy M31 Cons- Missing features you must know

    Samsung Galaxy M31 cons

    No NFC and Samsung PAY

    Samsung has added Ambient light sensor to Galaxy M31 which was missing on Galaxy M30s. However, NFC is still missing. This means that you cannot use Samsung Pay.

    Samsung Knox and Secure Folder is missing

    Samsung Knox is a security layer to protect your data. This is a built-in feature on the latest Galaxy S series and Galaxy A series smartphones. Galaxy M31 does not support Knox. Due to this, you will miss the extra security layer on your data as well as Secure Folder option.

    Missing OneUI features

    Galaxy M31 and Galaxy A51 both runs on OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10. However, there are few options missing on Galaxy M31. Some of them are, Kids home, edge panel, Edge lighting, preinstalled link to Windows option, press and hold to wake Bixby etc. Samsung may or may not add these features in the coming software updates.

    Lacks in-display fingerprint reader

    The physical in-display fingerprint reader is fast and accurate. But in-display fingerprint reader is the latest trend. Many smartphones in this budget segment come with an in-display fingerprint reader.

    No Earphone and a case in the box

    If you are expecting a wired earphone and a silicon case in the retail box like Galaxy A51, you will be disappointed.

    These are some of the Galaxy M31 cons in terms of missing features. These are minor compromises when you look at the whole package you get for the price.

  • How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M31- 4 methods

    One of the features on a phone which is used very often is screenshot functionality. Be it to capture a moment from social media or high score of a game or even to share the payment receipts. On this post, we will explore how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M31.

    It is easy to take a screenshot on Galaxy M31. Samsung has provided multiple ways to take a screenshot. Here I have covered 4 different ways. You can choose the one whichever you feel easiest or works best for you.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M31 in 4 different ways

    Take screenshot on Galaxy M31 using hardware keys

    Though there are several ways to capture a screenshot, the most common way on Galaxy M series smartphones is using the buttons on the side of the phone.

    • Browse to the page you want to capture screenshot and set up the screen the way you want to save.
    • Press and release Volume down and power buttons simultaneously. The screen will flash and shrink slightly.
    • The screenshot tool strip will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. You can use the tools to take scroll screenshot or edit the screenshot. If you don’t do anything, the screenshot will be saved automatically.

    Take screenshot on Galaxy M31 using your palm

    Samsung Galaxy M31 provides several gestures to do common tasks. One such gesture is palm swipe to take the screenshot. This gesture is enabled by default. But if you want to make sure, follow the steps given below.

    • Navigate to Settings->Advanced Features->Motions and gestures.
    • Ensure Palm swipe to capture is on by swiping the switch to the right.

    Once it is configured, you can take a screenshot using your palm. To do that,

    • Adjust the screen and content you want to take screenshot.
    • Place the edge of your palm on the edge of the M31’s screen and slide your palm across the screen. You can do this left to right or right to left.
    • You will see screen flash and shrink which shows that the screenshot is captured.

    Take screenshot using the assistive touch menu

    Assistive touch menu is nothing but a floating icon on the screen and it has multiple options. To take a screenshot using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Accessibility->Interaction and dexterity. Enable Assistant Menu.
    • Assistive menu will appear on the screen.
    • Now browse to the page you want to capture a screenshot.
    • Tap on Assistant Menu icon.
    • Select the Screenshot button.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    How to take long screenshot or scroll screenshot on Galaxy M31

    Scroll screenshot will help you to take a screenshot which is longer than the display of the phone. To do that,

    • Set up the screen and content the way you want.
    • Take screenshot using palm, buttons or using the assistive menu.
    • When the tool strip appears, tap the scrolling capture button. It will scroll to next page and capture the screen. Every time you tap the button, it adds extra length to the screenshot unless you reach the end of the screen.

  • How to hard reset Samsung Galaxy A51- Factory Reset

    Hard reset or Factory reset will erase all the user-installed apps and files from the phone. It is useful if you are selling your phone to someone, or just to fix some of the bugs. So in this post, we will explore two different ways to Hard reset Samsung Galaxy A51.

    There are two different ways to hard reset or factory reset Galaxy A51. The first one is using user interface and the second one is using the recovery mode.

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    How to hard reset Samsung Galaxy A51- Factory Reset

    Before performing a hard reset or factory reset, it is always recommended to take backup. Otherwise, you may lose your important data.

    Method 1: Hard Reset using the user interface

    • Go to Settings->General management.
    • Tap on Reset.
    • You have multiple options. You can reset only Settings, network settings or reset accessibility settings.
    • If you want to do a factory reset, tap on Factory data reset.
    • Confirm by tapping Reset.
    • If you logged in to google account or Samsung Account, then you need to enter the login credential to complete the factory reset.

    Method 2: Hard reset Galaxy A51 using the recovery mode

    • Switch off Galaxy A51.
    • Now press and hold Power and Volume up keys till you see Samsung logo.
    • Now release the keys.
    • You will enter into recovery mode.
    • Using Volume keys, select Wipe Data/Factory reset.
    • Then you need to confirm the operation by choosing the Factory data reset and press the power button.
    • Now select Reboot system now and press power key. 
    • The factory reset is complete.

    These are the two different methods to hard reset Samsung Galaxy A51. If you have any question or feedback, please share in the comment section below.

  • How to take screenshot on Galaxy A71- 4 methods

    Galaxy A71 is the latest premium android smartphone from Samsung Galaxy A series. It runs on Android 10 with OneUI 2.0. Here is the quick guide on how to take screenshot on Galaxy A71.

    Samsung Galaxy A71 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 Octa-Core processor and has 6.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus Infinity O display. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage along with dedicated microSD card slot.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy A71 using three different methods

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy A71

    Using hardware keys method

    • Browse to the page you want to take screenshot on Galaxy A71.
    • Quickly press and release Volume down and Power keys simultaneously.
    • It will save screenshot.

    Palm swipe gesture method to take screenshot on Galaxy A71

    • First, ensure Palm swipe gesture is enabled. For that, go to Settings->Advanced Features->Motions and gestures. Now enable palm swipe to capture gesture.
    • Now navigate to the page where you want to take screenshot.
    • Swipe your palm from one side to other ensuring edge of the palm touching the screen.
    • It will take screenshot.

    Assistive Touch method to take screenshot

    To take screenshot using this method,

    • Go to Settings->Accessibility->Interaction and dexterity. Enable Assistant Menu.
    • Assistive Touch menu will appear on the screen.
    • Now, navigate to the page you want to take screenshot.
    • Tap Assistive touch menu.
    • Select screenshot button.
    • Screenshot will be saved.

    Long screenshot or scroll screenshot on Galaxy A71

    • Take screenshot using Hardware keys methods or Palm swipe gesture or Assistive touch method.
    • You will get a menu in the bottom of the screenshot preview.
    • Tap the down arrow icon. It will start the scrolling screenshot.

    Smart Capture screenshot on Galaxy A51

    If you want to take screenshot of a portion of a page, you can use this method. You have option to take screenshot in different shapes as well.

    • Swipe the screen from the right side(Approximately near volume keys).
    • Swipe the walls and go to Smart select wall.
    • Tap Rectable or Oval shape.
    • Now select the location to take a screenshot.
    • You can adjust the area to take a screenshot.
    • It will save the screenshot.

  • Asus X409FA Review – Compact Performer

    Asus X409FA is a compact budget laptop. It is not only compact, but it is also powerful. It has all the ingredients to consider as one of the best laptops in the price range of around INR40,000. In this Asus X409FA review, let us explorer some of the pros and cons of this laptop.

    Asus X409FA

    Design and Build

    Asus X409FA comes with good quality plastic body with a dark aluminium finish. The device weighs around 1.6Kg with battery. The build quality feels solid. The hinges feel strong. The thin bezels around the screen, helps it to have a small overall footprint.

    Display

    The device has 14 inch Full HD Anti-glare display panel. The viewing angles are decent and brightness is adequate. It has 45% NTSC. This display is not ideal for heavy video or photo editors. However, regular users who majorly use the laptop for browsing, watching movies or office work, the display is good. Light reflections are less and hence less strain on eyes.

    Connectivity

    The Asus X409FA has Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Multi-format card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1), USB 3.0 port(s) Type A, 2xUSB 2.0 ports, HDMI port and Fingerprint reader.

    Keyboard and Touchpad

    X409FA has full-sized Chicklet style keyboard with rounded corner keys. The keys have decent travel. For typing, it is comfortable. The touchpad is sufficiently large. Gestures and inputs are processed without any issue.

    Performance

    The Asus X409FA is powered by 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor. Our review device had 8GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD and Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home edition. Coming to performance, it is good. Boot time is less, opening the application or copying files are fast. The browsing with multiple Chrome tabs, playing videos are flawless. Basic video and photo editing also can be done without any struggle.

    Battery

    This Asus notebook comes with 2 cells 32WHrs Lithium battery. On casual usage, it lasts around 5 to 6 hours. However, on heavy multitasking or gaming, battery life drops significantly. The charging time is around 1 and a half hours.

    Asus X409FA Pros and Cons

    Asus X409FA Pros

    • Compact and lightweight design.
    • Decent Display.
    • Above-average Performance.
    • Good Connectivity options.
    • Good keyboard and touchpad.
    • Extra slot for RAM and 2.5mm hard disc.

    Asus Z409FA Cons

    • The keyboard is not backlit.
    • No Ethernet Port.

    Asus X409FA Review Summary:

    Asus X409FA is an all-round performer in the price segment of INR40,000. It is an ideal laptop for those who want a compact, lightweight laptop with good performance and decent battery life. The key target audience of this laptop are who use the laptop for browsing, watching movies and work in MS office etc. If you are a gamer or heavy video editor, then it is better to stay away from this.