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  • How to take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S

    Nubia Z11 Mini and Nubia Z11 Mini S are the popular smartphones from ZTE. Impressive internals with aggressive pricing helped ZTE to gain popularity in India within short period of time. In addition to it, customised skin on top of Android provide lot of user friendly features. In this post, we will be learning on how to take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S.

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    How to take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S

    There are two different ways to capture screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S in addition to default android method.

    Take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S using the screenshot button

    To take screenshot using this method,

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Access quick settings options.
    • Tap on Supersnap.

    Take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S using the Fingerprint scanner

    To take screenshot using this method,

    • On a screen on which you want to screenshot, tap on Fingerprint scanner.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Different types of screenshots available on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S

    As mentioned before, there are lot of customisable options available on this device. While taking screenshot using any of the above methods, you can choose between these options.

    There are primarily 3 different types of screenshots can be captured on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S.

    • Long screenshot: Long screenshot is nothing but scroll screenshot.
    • Free snapshot: In this option, there are 4 different sub options based on the shape of the screenshot requirement. All these has option to resize or select the area to capture screenshot.
      • Rectangle
      • Circular
      • Heart shaped.
      • Free Drawing: This allows to take screenshot on custom shapes.
    • Screen recording: This nothing but screen recording. This is useful for making videos on screen activity.

  • How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are considered by many as  best value for money smartphones. Top end specifications, relatively fast android updates and attractive price tag made it popular among the customers who are looking for best smartphone under 30k. In this post we will cover on  how to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

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    How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    First we will go through the procedure to set ringtones in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Then we will try to cover on how to set different ringtones to different sim cards, how to set different ringtones to different contacts and use custom ringtone.

    How to set ringtone on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to settings->Sound.
    • Under this menu, browse for Phone Ringtone and tap onto it.
    • How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T
    • You will have list of preloaded ringtone.
    • Chose the one which you want to set as ringtone.

    How to set different ringtones to each sim cards on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to settings->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • In the top you have option called Set ringtone for each SIM card.
    • Enable that option by moving the slider to right.
    • Now you have the option to set different ringtones to each sim card.

    How to set different ringtones to each contacts in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to contacts.
    • Here open the contact which you want to set the ringtone by tapping on it.
    • Click on the edit(pencil icon).
    • Tap on menu(top right | icon)
    • Select set ringtone.

    How to set custom MP3 tunes as ringtone

    Above methods works well on pre installed ringtone. To set a custom ringtone of your choice to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T there are many ways. Here is the methods to set custom ringtone without installing any third party apps.

    Set custom MP3 tunes as ringtone without installing third party apps in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Copy the ringtone of your choice.
    • Paste it onto the ringtone folder in internal storage using pre installed file manager or connecting the OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T to PC.
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    • Now using the above methods, you can set that tune as ringtone.

  • How to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power

    Personalisation of the new smartphone is one this first thing most of the users prefer to do.  This personalisation includes choosing custom wall paper, setting favourite MP3 tone as ringtone etc.  In this post we will learn on how to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 power.

    How to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power

    There are many ways to set  MP3 as ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power. Here are the some of the simple methods to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power according to us.

    Method 1: How to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power without third party apps

    • Go to Settings->Ringtones and volumes.
    • You will get options to set ringtones to each sim with option name “Call Alert Tone(SIM1)” &  “Call Alert Tone(SIM2)” for calls  and “Message Alert tone(SIM1)” & “Message Alert tone(SIM2)” for messages.
    • Tap on the sim(SIM 1 calls or SIM  2 calls or SIM 1 messages or SIM 2 messages) for which you want to set the ringtone.

    How to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power

    • You will get the list of preinstalled ringtones. Select the one which you like.
    • You can also set the ringtones which you have downloaded by tapping on “More Ringtones…”.
    • Select the one you would like to set as ringtone.

    If you want to set the ringtone which are not visible in above step, follow the step given below.

    • Open the file manager.
    • Browser to the folder where your desired ringtone is saved.
    • Select it and then tap on Copy.
    • Now once again browse the folder “Ringtone” and paste it.
    • If you want to move ringtone from PC, then connect your phone to PC.
    • Browse the folder “Ringtone” and paste it.
    • Now that ringtone will be available to choose in the list mentioned above.

    Method 2: How to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power using third party apps

    There are many apps which helps to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 power. The one which we found very useful is ES File explorer.

    • Download and install ES File explorer from the Playstore.
    • Now Go to Settings->Ringtones and volumes.
    • Tap on the sim(SIM 1 calls or SIM  2 calls or SIM 1 messages or SIM 2 messages) for which you want to set the ringtone.
    • Now you will have the option to browse and select the ringtone.

    How to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power to each contacts

    In the above steps, we have explained on how to set custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power for call and messages for each sim cards. If you would like to set different ringtones for your contacts, then follow the steps given below.

    • Go to Contacts. Select the contact for which you would like to set ringtone.
    • Now tap on edit icon.
    • Go to options(“|” icon in top right side).
    • Tap on Set ringtone.
    • Select the ringtone which you want to assign to that contact.

    These are the basic methods to setting custom ringtone on Lenovo K6 Power.  If you know any other simple ways or if you are finding any difficulties in this, please share it in the comment section below.

  • How to take screenshot on Honor 8

    Capturing screenshot on Android device is very useful on many occasions. Many manufacturers with their customised skin, provide multiple easy methods to perform print screen. In this post, we will learn on  how to take screenshot on Honor 8 apart from default android method.

    How to take screenshot on Honor 8

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    How to take screenshot on Honor 8

    There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Honor 8. In this post we will cover 3 different methods of performing print screen on this device.

    Method 1: Using the screenshot button

    This is one most easiest way to capture screenshot on this device. To take screenshot on Honor 8 using this method follow the steps given below:

    • Go to the screen on which you want to perform print screen.
    • Now to go to notification area. Tap on shortcuts.
    • You will find screenshot button. Tap on to it.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Using the fingerprint scanner button to take screenshot on Honor 8

    For using this method, first you need to assign screenshot function to fingerprint scanner button. For that,

    • Go to settings->Smart Gestures->Smart Key.
    • You have 3 options. You can assign screenshot function to single press or double press or Long press.
    • Select the one you want and tap on to it. Select Screenshot.
    • Now whenever you want to capture screenshot on Honor 8, just perform the action you have selected in the above method. For example, if you have assigned single press to take screenshot, then on a screen on which you want to take screenshot, press the fingerprint scanner button.

    Method 3: Using the Knuckle gesture to take screenshot on Honor 8

    For taking screenshot using this method, first you need to enable Knuckle gesture by going to Settings-> Smart Assistance->Motion control. Enable Knuckle gesture.

    Now whenever you want to take screenshot on Honor 8, just double tap using your knuckle on the screen in which you want to take screenshot. The screenshot will be taken.

    The screenshots which are captured using any of the above methods will be saved in the Gallery folder.

    Video Guide on how to take screenshot on Honor 8

  • How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

    Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is one of the popular mid range android smartphone in India. If you have purchased this smartphone and wondering how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, here are the some of the ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime.

    how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

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    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

    There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime. In this post, we will cover 2 methods of performing print screen on Galaxy J7 Prime which works out of the box without the need of installing third party apps.  Let’s gets started with  how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.

    Using hardware buttons method to take screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime

    To capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Now press and hold power and Home key simultaneously for few seconds. To be precise, you need to press Power key fraction of a second faster than volume down key.
    • Screen will flickr which confirms that, screenshot is captured.

    How to access taken screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime?

    Taken screenshot using the this method will be saved in the Gallery folder.

    Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime using Google screen search method

    To perform print screen on Galaxy J7 prime using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • First go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Now long press on the home button.
    • The screenshot is taken.
    • However unlike previous method, here the screenshot is not saved by default.
    • You will get the option to share via email, whatsapp etc or save in the Google Drive.

    There are many other ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 prime. These are the simple ways to capture screenshot on this device according to us. If you know other ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 prime, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

    Here is the video on how to take screenshot on most of the Samsung Galaxy J series smartphones.