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  • How to capture screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

    Capturing screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is very easy.  Knowing how to take a screenshot on K4 Note is useful in different situations. For example if you want share the games high score or save payment reciept or if you want to share error screen with your friends etc.

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    Like we have seen in Lenovo K3 Note, Vibe K4 Note provides 2 different methods for screen capture. The first method is the default Android method and another one is screenshot button. Good thing is that, in K4 Note also you can capture screen for the desired portion only.  So lets us learn how to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note.

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    How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

    To capture screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 there are 2 methods available. They are

    1. Default Android Method.
    2. Screenshot button  in the quick settings menu.

    Method 1: Using the default Android method

    For taking the screenshot using default android method on K4 Note, go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot. Now press and hold Volume down and power button simultaneosly.  The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery folder.

    Method 2: Taking Screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note using Screenshot button

    • First go to Quick settings option by pulling the screen from top to down.
    • You find screenshot button in the quick settings menu. If you don’t find, then tap on to customise quick setting option and move the screenshot button to menu option.
    • For taking screenshot, go to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot.
    • Now tap on to screenshot button from the quick settings menu.
    • We have two options here.
      • If you want to take screenshot on full screen, tap on to Full screen.
      • If you want to capture only portion of the screen, then select the portion on which you want to take screenshot and tap on to Crop.
      • The screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.

    The taken screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note can be shared with your friends through whatsapp, gmail etc.  If you are facing any issue or if you want to share your  feedback, leave a note in comment section below.

    Video Guide on How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

    This video I made for K3 Note. The procedure to take screenshot on Vibe K4 Note and K3 Note are identical.

  • How to download Smart Switch Latest Samsung PC Suite

    Samsung Smart Switch is the latest PC suite for Galaxy smartphones. This is the updated version of Samsung Kies 3.0. Some devices such as Galaxy J5, J7 etc are compatible with Samsung Smart switch PC suite. The size of the download is around 40MB.  It is available for the smartphone as well as PC.  This PC suite is useful for connecting the Galaxy smartphone to PC and transfer contents from one device to another etc.

    Samsung Smart Switch for PC

    Samsung Smart Switch for PC Features

    Samsung Smart Switch PC version is available for both Windows and Mac systems.  So here are quick features of Samsung Smart Switch for PC suite.

    • Installing the USB drivers: Connecting your Galaxy device to PC through Smart Switch PC suite will install the required drivers for your device on the PC. So there is no need for searching USB drivers for your device.
    • Simple backup and restoration: With Smart Switch, you can easily back up or restore your data with simple steps.
    • Data synchronisation: This feature allows you to synchronise your contacts and your schedule between your devices with Windows Outlook or Mac Address Book and iCal.
      With this smart function, you can easily manage your schedule any time, anywhere.
    • Device software update: Updating your Galaxy smartphone with Smart Switch Pc version is very easy. Just connect your device to PC through USB cable. If any update is available, it will show the update and install if you need it.

    System Requirement

    Here are the system requirements to download and install the latest Samsung PC suite.

    OS: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
    CPU: Pentium 1.8 GHz or above (Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz or above (recommended)).
    Minimum memory size (RAM):1 GB (recommended).
    Free hard drive space: At least 200 MB (recommended).
    Screen resolution:1024 x 768 (600), (32 bit or above).

    For Mac Systems,
    OS: Mac OS X 10.5 or later
    CPU:1.8 GHz Intel or faster processor
    Minimum memory size (RAM):1 GB or more (recommended)
    Free hard drive space: At least 200 MB (recommended)
    Supported device: Android 4.1 JellyBean OS or over

    How to download Samsung PC suite Smart Switch

    You can download the latest Smart Switch PC suite for Galaxy devices from here.

    Note: You can still use Samsung Kies 3.0 PC suite. But according to Samsung, Smart Switch is faster and more convenient to use. If you want to know more on Samsung Kies PC suite, you can read it here.

    SmartSwitch Samsung PC suite Compatible devices

    All the latest Galaxy smartphones are compatible with Smart Switch for PC. To name few, Samsung Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A3, Galaxy J3, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9 etc.

  • How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy On5 and On7

    Samsung Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 are two budget dual sim Android smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity. Both devices runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Touchwiz UI on top of it. In this tutorial, we will learn how to capture screenshot on Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7.

    Capturing screenshot on both Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 are identical as both runs on the same version of Android and TouchWiz UI. Unfortunately, there is no palm swipe method of the screenshot is available. Taking the screenshot on Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 is very simple. It takes hardly few seconds.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7

    • First, you need to locate the power and home keys.
    • The power key is placed in the right of the side of the device. The home key is placed in between multitasking key and back keys below the display screen.
    • Now, go to the screen on which you want to take the screenshot.
    • Now press and hold power and home key simultaneously.
    • The screen will Flickr and shutter sound will be heard if you have managed to successfully capture the screenshot.
    • The taken screenshot will be saved in the Gallery folder.
    • From the gallery folder, you can share the screenshot using Whats app, mail, Bluetooth etc with your friends. Also you can copy to your computer using the USB cable.

    Video Guide on capturing screenshot on Samsung Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7

    The method through which you take the screenshot on Galaxy j5, j7, j2, j1 and Galaxy On 5, On7 are identical. So below the video guide which demonstrates how to capture screenshot on Samsung Galaxy On series smartphone are Galaxy J series smartphone.

    Do let me know if you face any difficulty in the following the instruction or any error while you are trying to capture the screenshot. Don’t forget to share this tutorial with your friends if you find this helpful.

  • How to take Screenshot on Moto G Turbo

    Motorola has finally launched Moto G Turbo in India with price tag of Rs.14,499.  It is slightly improved version of Moto G3. In this post we will learn how to capture screen or perform print screen on Moto G Turbo.

    How to take screenshot on Moto G Turbo

    How to take screenshot on Motorola Moto G Turbo

    Taking screenshot on Moto G turbo is similar to the Moto G3 and other Motorola smartphones. Capturing screenshot is useful in many occasion. For example if you want to share Whatsapp chat session or game high score or Facebook timeline etc with your friends, then print screen comes in very handy.

    To take the screenshot on Moto G Turbo follow steps mentioned below.

    • First go to the screen or app which you want capture as screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power key simultaneously.
    • The screen will flickr and shutter sound will be heard which confirms that, Moto G turbo successfully captured screenshot.
    • The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery folder.

    As mentioned before, Moto G Turbo is a minor upgraded version of Moto G 3rd generation. The design, display, water and dust resistance, Android version, camera remained same. Soc is upgrade to 64 bit 1.5GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 615 SoC  with 2GB of RAM. Now it has Adreno 405 GPU which is believed to  provide better gaming experience.

    Moto G Turbo features 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera. With initial impression, it feels like the same camera unit we have seen in Motorola Moto G3. Along with 16GB of on board storage, it has support for microSD card and USB OTG.

    Moto G Turbo has 2470 mAh battery which turbo charging feature. Good thing is that, the bundled charger supports Turbo charging. Exactly, how fast it charges and how the battery life on Moto G Turbo will be shared once I complete my review.

    Hope this guide on Motorola Moto G Turbo is helpful. If you like ask any question on this device, then please share it in the comment section below.

  • Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J5, J7 and J2

    Taking a screenshot on Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J2 is very simple and easy. All these smartphones share the same procedure. Performing print screen on Samsung Galaxy J series smartphone is useful if you would like to share your high score in a game or making a tutorial or saving a receipt of payment etc. Here are the tips to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J5, J7 and J2.

    Whatever may the reason for capturing a screenshot on Galaxy J smartphone, it always good to know this feature. So here is the step by step tutorial on how to take a screenshot on Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7, Galaxy J3, Galaxy On5, Galaxy On7, Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016.

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    How to take a screenshot on Galaxy J5, J7 and J2

    This is most of common way to take a screenshot in Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7.

    • First, go the screen on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Now press and hold Power and the Home key simultaneously. In my experience, I felt the power key should press fraction of a seconds before home key. If it is not simultaneous then screenshot can not be taken.
    • The screen will Flicker and a shutter sound will be heard. This confirms that the screenshot is taken.

    How to access taken screenshot on Galaxy J7, J5 and J2

    • You can access taken screenshot from the notification area if you have just taken a screenshot or you have not cleared the notification area after taking the screenshot.
    • Another way to access the taken a screenshot is from the Gallery folder.

    Samsung Galaxy J2, J5 and J7 all share a few common features such as AMOLED display screen and Android 5.1.1 with Touchwiz UI. The screen size, screen resolution and internal hardware are different.

    Video guide on how to take screenshot on Galaxy J5, J7 and J2

    This video covers the topic on take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J5. However, you can use this method to take a screenshot in other Samsung Galaxy J series smartphones.

    Take screenshot in Galaxy J5 , J7 and J2

    Samsung Galaxy J5, J7 and J2 are budget Android smartphones. So Samsung has trimmed many features on these devices. For example, Palm swipe method of taking a screenshot is not available on this device.  Without installing any third-party apps, if you want to print screen on these Samsung Galaxy J smartphones, then there is only one method is available as of now.