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  • How to update Address on Aadhaar Card Online

    UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India provides many services online through its self-service portal. One such facility is change or update address in Aadhaar database. Here is the steps on how to update address on Aadhaar card online.

    How to update Address on Aadhaar Card Online

    As per UIDAI, address in Aadhaar card can be changed online using the OTP based process. However, it is mandatory to have mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card.

    Change or Update Address in Aadhaar card using valid address proof

    If you have a valid address proof, it is easier to update your address in Aadhaar card. Some of the valid address proof document as per
    UIDAI are given below.

    • Bank Statement/Passbook.
    • Post Office Account statement/passbook.
    • Ration card.
    • Voter ID.
    • Driving Licence.
    • Government Photo ID cards/Service photo identity card issued by a PSU.
    • Marriage certificate with address issued by Government.
    • Upto three month old electricity, water, telephone landline, Gas connection bills, property tax receipt and Credit card statement.

    To update the address,

    • Go to the UIDAI self care portal.
    • Login with Aadhaar.
    • Click on Address update request.
    • Upload the Address proof documents.
    • Select BPO Service Provider and submit the request.

    Any Indian resident with a registered mobile number can update address using the UIDAI’s self service portal. As password for login is sent to registered mobile number, it is mandatory to have correct mobile number updated in Aadhaar database.

    Change or Update Address in Aadhaar card without address proof

    For those who have moved to new city or house recently, getting a address proof is little difficult. For helping such citizens Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is providing option to change address in Aadhaar card by giving address validation letter instead of valid address proof of residence.

    In order to get address validation letter, the Aadhaar cardholder must get consent from an address lender or verifier who would allow their Aadhaar registered address to be used by the resident. The address verifier can be a family member, relative, friend or landlord where you are residing presently.

    Once you get the consent from the address verifier, follow the steps mentioned below to updated the address in Aadhaar card without valid Address proof.

    • Go to UIDAI self care portal.
    • Login with your Aadhaar number.
    • Generate an address validation letter.

    A letter with a secret code will be sent to address verifier through post. Once it is received,

    • Login once again to UIDAI self care portal.
    • Provide the secret code by going to ‘proceed to update address’.

    UIDAI website states that, Submission of information for update does not guarantee update of Aadhaar data. The information submitted is subjected to verification and validation.

    If your request to update address in Aadhaar card is approved, then you can download the e-Aadhaar card.

    Disclaimer : This post is based on information in UIDAI website. For more details, please visit UIDAI website.

  • Take screenshot on RealMe 3

    RealMe 3 runs on latest Color OS 6.0 which is based on Android Pie. Color OS 6.0 has lot of customisations and useful functions. In this post, we will cover two different ways to take screenshot on RealMe 3.

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    Take screenshot on RealMe 3

    Method 1: Take screenshot in Oppo RealMe 3 using hardware buttons.

    • Navigate to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot in RealMe 3.
    • Press and hold power and volume down button simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Take screenshot in RealMe 3 using 3 finger swipe gesture

    Take screenshot in RealMe 3
    • First ensure three finger swipe gesture in RealMe 3 is enabled. For that,
      • Go to settings->Settings -> Convenience Aid ->Gesture & Motion.
      • Ensure 3-finger screenshot is enabled.
    • To capture a screenshot in RealMe 3, browse to the page on which you want to do print screen.
    • Swipe on the screen with three fingers.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Take scroll screenshot in RealMe 3

    • Take screenshot using any of the above mentioned methods.
    • In the screenshot preview screen, tap on Long screenshot.
    • It will take screenshot by scrolling the screen until you interrupt it or it reaches end of the screen.

  • Galaxy M10 Vs RealMe 3 Comparison

    Samsung Galaxy M10 and RealMe 3 are the two budget smartphones which are priced around 10k. This Galaxy M10 Vs RealMe 3 comparison is based on quick specs, features and price.

    Galaxy M10 Vs RealMe 3 Comparison

    Design:

    • Galaxy M10 (Thickness*Width*Height*Weight) : 7.7 mm*75.6 mm* 155.6 mm*163 grams.
    • RealMe 3 (Thickness x Width x Height x Weight) : 8.3 mm x 75.6 mm x 156.1 mm x 175 grams.

    Samsung Galaxy M10 is available in Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black color variants. RealMe 3 comes in Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue, Classic Black color options.

    Display

    • Galaxy M10: 6.22 inch screen with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution.
    • RealMe 3 : 6.2 inch screen with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution.

    Auto brightness calibration is better in RealMe 3. Rest, there is negligible difference.

    Performance

    • Galaxy M10:Exynos 7870 1.6GHz octa-core SoC, 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage.
    • RealMe 3 : MediaTek Helio P70 Octa Core SoC, 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB Internal storage.

    Exynos 7870 SoC is bit outdated SoC. The first device with this SoC launched was Galaxy J7(2016) which was launched around 2 years ago.

    Software

    • Galaxy M10 : Android 8.1 Oreo with Experience UI 9.5
    • RealMe 3: Android 9.0 with Color OS 6.0.

    Android Pie update for Galaxy M10 is not yet announced. It may or may not get Android 9.0.

    Camera

    Galaxy M10 : 13 MP main sensor with f/1.9 and 5MP ultra wide sensor at the back and 5 MP front facing camera with f/2.0.

    RealMe 3: 13MP main sensor and 2MP depth sensor. 13MP front facing camera.

    Ultrawide camera is the advantage of Galaxy M10.

    Battery

    • Galaxy M10 : 3400 mAh battery.
    • RealMe 3: 4230 mAh battery.

    Price

    • Galaxy M10 : ₹8,990 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant.
    • RealMe 3: ₹8,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant. ₹10,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant.

    Advantages of Galaxy M10 over RealMe 3

    1. Ultrawide angle camera.
    2. Excellent battery life.
    3. Available via open sale.
    4. Well established service centers across country.

    Advantages of RealMe 3 over Galaxy M10

    1. Better performance.
    2. Stylish design.
    3. Front facing camera.
    4. Latest Android 9.0.

  • Redmi Note 7 Pros and Cons

    Redmi Note 7 is the latest budget Android smartphone from Xiaomi. It was launched along with Redmi Note 7 Pro. In this post, let us have quick look into Redmi Note 7 Pros and Cons. This post is based on Redmi Note 7 India retail unit.

    Redmi Note 7 Pros and Cons

    Redmi Note 7 India Specification

    • 6.3 inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio.
    • 3/4GB RAM with 32/64GB internal storage.
    • Octa Core Snapdragon 660 SoC.
    • Dual rear camera setup. 13MP(f/2.2)+2MP depth sensor.
    • 13MP front facing camera.
    • 4000 mAh battery with fast charging support.

    Redmi Note 7 Pros

    Android Pie Out of the box

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 runs on latest Android Pie with MiUI 10. It is good have latest version of Android out of the box.

    Full HD Plus Display panel

    The LCD panel used on Redmi Note 7 provides good viewing angles and color reproduction. The brightness is decent at 450 nits which is useful daylight. Color temperature and contrast customisation option is available. The device is Widevine L1 certified.

    Battery Life

    Battery life is good. It easily lasts more than entire day. Fast charge support is an additional addvantage. However, bundled charger is not a fast charger.

    Performance

    As expected, Redmi Note 7 performance is good. Armed with capable Snapdragon 660, it manages regular day to day task with ease. Even graphic intense games like Asphalt 9, PUBG are playable.

    Redmi Note 7 Cons

    • Camera: Compared to Chinese variant of Redmi Note 7, camera is downgraded. In low light camera performance is not great. Also live preview of video recording with EIS is not available. EIS is applied after the video recording.
    • No 4K Video recording: Video recording is restricted to 1080p at 60fps.
    • No Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Bundled charger is not a faster.

  • Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros and Cons

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a feature rich smartphone at an affordable price. Powerful Chipset, Big battery, stock Android experience and dual camera setup are the key features to name few. On paper, it is one of the best smartphone in sub 13k price range. In this review, we will discuss Zenfone Max Pro M2 pros and cons.

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros and Cons

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Key Specifications

    • 6.3 inch IPS LCD Full HD+ screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
    • 3/4/6GB RAM with 32/64GB internal storage.
    • Octa Core Snapdragon 660 SoC.
    • Dual rear camera setup. 12MP(f/1.58) and 5MP depth sensor.
    • 13MP front facing camera.
    • 5000 mAh battery.
    • Dual nano sim card slot+Dedicated microSD card slot.

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros

    First let us look into merits or advantages of Zenfone Max Pro M2.

    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection

    In the budget segment, it is rare to see gorilla glass protection for display screen. Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with new Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. This makes phone more durable.

    Good Display Panel

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with 6.3 inch full HD+ display panel with notch. It has 450 nit of brightness. The display offers good viewing angles and can produce 94 percent of the NTSC color gamut.

    Excellent Battery Life

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 house massive 5000 mAh battery. During my review period, I was getting around 2 days of battery life and 8 hours of screen on time.

    Good performance

    Snapdragon 660 SoC with 4GB of RAM on Zenfone Max Pro M3 delivers good day to day performance. We have not faced any lag and heating issues. Even games like Asphalt 9, PUBG played without any issues.

    Decent camera

    The Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with Dual camera at the back and a 13MP sensor with 1.12 micron pixel size and an f/2.0 aperture in the front. The camera performance in good for a smartphone in the price range of 10k. Both front and back camera are capable of recording 4K videos. Upto 1080, EIS stabilisation is available.

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Cons

    Here is some of the demerits of Zenfone Max Pro M2.

    1. No fast charge support: As of now, the device does not support any fast charging. With supplied charger, to fully charge the device, it takes around 3 hours. However, in 1 hours charges around 41%.
    2. Android 8.1: The smartphone runs on Android Oreo out of the box. Till the time writing this review, it has not got Android 9.0 Pie update.
    3. Still uses old microUSB port for charging and data transfer.