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How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3
This year Asus has launched multiple variants of Zenfone 3. This includes Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Ultra to name few. In this post we will learn on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3.

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Asus Zenfone 3 FAQ

How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3

There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot in Zenfone 3. Here are the simple ways to perform print screen on this device.

1st Method: Using the hardware keys

This is the most common way of capturing screenshot on any Android smartphone which works on this device as well.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
- Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
- The screenshot will be captured.
2nd Method: Taking screenshot on Zenfone 3 using screenshot button

For capturing screenshot using this method, you need to customise on the quick settings option. This is one time settings.
- Go to quick setting options which you can access by swiping down on home screen.
- Now tap on to edit(2nd icon from top right).
- Under “Select tools to show on quick settings panel”, enable “screenshot”.
- As you can select only 4 tools, you might need to disable any of one of the currently showing tool.
- Now whenever you want to take screenshot, go to quick settings panel and tap on to screenshot button. The screenshot will be captured.
3rd Method: Taking screenshot on Zenfone 3 using recent apps button

To take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 using this method, follow the steps given below.
- Go to settings->”Asus customised settings”.
- Tap on to Recent apps key.
- Select “Tap and hold to take screenshot”.
- Now whenever you want to take screenshot, tap and hold recent apps key. It will take the screenshot.
How to set screenshot file format in Asus Zenfone 3 and where the screenshot will be saved?
- To set the file format of taken screenshot, go to Settings->Screenshot option.
- Tap on to Screenshot file format. You have the option of selecting JPEG or PNG.
The taken screenshot will be saved in the gallery folder.

If you find any difficulty in following this post on How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3, please share it in the comment section below.
September 29, 2016
How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
The way to set custom ringtone and notification in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are not direct. It needs little work around to get it done. There are multiple ways to do it. In this post, we will focus on two of the simple methods. So let’s get started on How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.

How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

If you want to set your favourite MP3 songs as ringtone or add a new ringtone to Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X, here are the two different ways to achieve it.

How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P through PC without using the any App
- Connect your phone to PC/ Laptop via USB cable.
- Browse the folders of Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P from PC explorer.
- Go to the folder called ringtones under internal storage.
- Paste the MP3 or other ringtone which you want in this folder.
- Now under, Sound and notification->Phone ringtone on your phone, you will find your ringtone. Tap on it to choose that ringtone.
- If you want custom notifications, just paste the notification tone to the Notifications folder.
How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P using a file explorer

Here is the guide to set a custom ringtone using a file explorer which is easier and can be performed from the phone itself.
- First install a file manager such as ES file explorer.
- Now to go to Settings->Sound and notification->Phone ringtone.
- Now select ” Complete action using ES File Explorer.
- Go to the folder where you have saved the ringtone and select it.
- By this way, you can set a custom ringtone on your Nexus 5X or Nexus 6p.
How to set different ringtone to different contacts in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

In Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, you have the option to choose different ringtones to contacts. Here is the guide through which you can set ringtone to the contacts.
- First go to the contact which you want to set ringtone.
- Tap on to Edit and then go to menu(3 dots in the right top corner).
- Now tap on to set ringtone.
June 24, 2016
How to set Custom Ringtone in Moto G4 Plus
Moto G4 Plus is one of the recently launched popular Android smartphone. It runs on latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. It gives good user experience and performance. However, many people asked us on How to set MP3 songs as ringtone in Moto G4 Plus or how can I set MP3 as ringtone for calls in Moto G4 Plus. It simple and very easy. Here is guide on the differents ways to set Custom Ringtone in Moto G4 Plus.

Let us get started with the tutorial on how to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus.

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How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus

There are two ways through which you can set custom ringtone and notification in Moto G4 Plus. One through PC and another one using the file explorer app.

How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 using PC without installing any apps

This is the simplest method to set the custom ringtone and notification in Moto G4 Plus
- Connect your device to the PC/Laptop via USB cable.
- In your device, access the notification area and tap on to “use USB for”. Select “File Transfer”.
- Now from the PC/Laptop, browse to the Moto G4 Plus and go to device > Internal Storage > Ringtones.
- Copy the MP3 songs or ringtones which you want to use.
- Now in the device go to “Settings”->”Sound&notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
- You will find all the new ringtones which you have placed in the ringtone folder. Select the one which you would like to use.
2. How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus by using a File explorer without connecting to PC

For using this method, you need to download and install a third party File explorer app. There are many good file explorer apps available in the play store for free. I personally use ES file explorer. Once you install the File explorer,
- Go to “Settings”->”Sound & notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
- You get a option to select between Media storage app or file explorer. Choose complete action using the ES file explorer.
- Browse the folder, where you have saved the ringtone. Tap on to it. Ringtone will be set.
Video guide on how to set custom ringtone on Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus

Hope this tutorial on how to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus is useful. If you face any issues or any suggestion, feel free to share it the comment section.
June 17, 2016
Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 and A7
Taking screenshot on Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 are almost identical as all of them have the same UI. Performing print screen on Galaxy A series smartphone is easy and very useful in many occasions such as saving payment receipt, for sharing highest score of a game or for sending the error etc. In this post, we will learn to capture screenshot on Galaxy A smartphones.

How to take screenshot on Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7

For taking screenshot, there are 2 methods available.
1. Power button and Home button method
2. Palm -swipe method
1. Power button and Home Button method

This is the most common way of capturing screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
- Go to the screen on which you want to perform print screen.
- Press and hold power and Home key simultaneously.
- The screen will Flickr and shutter sound will heard. This confirms that, the screenshot is captured.
2. Palm-swipe method of taking screenshot on Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7

Before you perform palm swipe way of screenshot, ensure that, it is enabled in the settings. You can do that by doing the following steps.
- Go to settings-> Motion menu-> Hand Motions.
- Enable Palm swipe to capture check box.
Now the way to take screenshot.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
- Now shape your hand like a knife(Thumb facing upwards). Move your hand across the screen horizontally from either side, edge to edge.
- The screenshot will be captured.
Where the taken screenshots will be saved?

The taken screenshots will be saved in the Gallery folder.
April 17, 2016
How to capture screenshot on Honor Holly 2 Plus
Honor Holly 2 Plus is a budget dual sim Android smartphone. Taking screenshot is an useful functionality which helps in many occasions such as saving a error log, payment reciepts or for sharing the high score of a game with friends etc. In this post, we will learn different methods available on Honor Holly 2 Plus to take screenshot. The price of Holly 2 Plus in India is Rs.8,499.

How to take screenshot on Honor Holly 2 Plus

There 2 methods through which you can take screenshot on Honor Holly 2 Plus.
1. Volume down and power button method.
2. Using the screenshot button.
Volume down and power button method of taking screenshot on Honor Holly 2 Plus

For taking screenshot, you need to press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously for few seconds. The screen will flicker and shutter sound confirms that, the screenshot is captured. The taken screenshot will be saved in gallery folder.

Taking screenshot on Honor Holly 2 Plus using the screenshot button

Honor Holly 2 Plus runs on a customs skin called EMUI which is based on Android. This customization added another way to capture screenshot on Honor Holly 2 Plus which is mentioned below.
- Go to the Honor Holly 2 Plus screen on which you want capture screenshot.
- Go to quick settings menu which you can access by swiping down on from the top.
- In the quick settings menu, you will find a icon for screenshot button.
- Tap on to it will capture the screenshot.
- Taken screenshot will be saved in the gallery section.
Honor Holly 2 Plus is powered by 1.3 GHz Quad core Processor MTK MT6753P with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB Internal Memory. It also supports expandable Storage through microSD card upto 128 GB. As far connectivity, it has 2G, 3G, 4G and CDMA. Holly 2 Plus houses 13 MP Primary camera and 5 MP Secondary front facing Camera.

If you find any difficulties in taking screenshot please share it in the comment section below.
March 3, 2016