Category: How To Guides

List of simple tips and tricks of Smartphone, gadgets and browsers. These includes Tethering of smartphones, Enabling WiFi Hotspots, Browser optimisation, Tips and Tricks on Browsers etc.

How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy E5 is a budget Dual sim Android smartphone. The key features of this smartphone are 5 inch Super AMOLED display with 720pHD resolution(294 ppi pixel density), 1.2GHZ quad core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card support upto 64GB, 8MP primary camera, 5MP front facing camera and 2400 mAh battery. This post we will focus on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy E5.

For performing print screen on Galaxy E5, there are 2 different methods available. The first method is default android method and the other one is through palm swipe method. The palm swipe method of taking screenshot at times didn’t work as expected. So I am providing both screen capturing methods.

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Default Android Method or Power+Volume Down Key method

For taking the screenshot using this method follow the steps given below.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take the screenshot.
- Now press and hold volume down and power button simultaneosly.
- Screen will flicker and shutter sound will be heard. This confirms the screenshot on Galaxy E5 is taken.
- The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
Palm Swipe method of taking screenshot on Galaxy E5

For using this method of screen capture on Galaxy E5, follow the steps given below.

Enable Swipe Gesture:

You need to enable swipe gesture before using the palm swipe method. For that go to Settings->”Motions and Gestures”. Screen down, you will find “Hand Motion”, then enable the box “Palm Swipe to Capture”.
- Now whenever, you want to take screenshot, just go to the screen on which you want to take the screenshot.
- Now for taking screenshot, just swipe your hand from left to right or vice versa to take the screenshot.
- The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
As mentioned before, the swipe gesture way of taking screenshot on Galaxy E5 sometimes does not works. In Galaxy E7 it works without any issue. It requires bit of practice.
November 5, 2015
How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3
Coolpad Note 3 is a affordable phablet with fingerprint scanner. At the time of writing this article, probably this is the only Android smartphone with fingerprint scanner within the price of 9k. In this article, we will learn how to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3.

How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3

There two methods through which you can perform print screen/screen capture on Coolpad Note 3. First method is through default android method and another is three finger screenshot.

How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3 through default android method
- For taking screenshot using method, press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken. The taken screenshot will be saved on gallery->Screenshot folder.
How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3 through three finger screenshot method

UI on the Coolpad Note 3 offers lot of customisation. It offers many swipe gestures and fingerprint scanner customisation. There is also provision to capture screen on Coolpad Note 3. For performing this method of print screen, follow the method mentioned below.
- Go to Settings->Smart Control-> Action and Screen.
- In the list of options, enable Three Screenshots by selecting it.
- Now whenever, you want to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3, swipe up or down with three fingers at your desired screen on which you want to capture will take the screenshot.
- The taken screenshot using method will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
Coolpad Note 3 though is a budget Android smartphone, it offers a lot of features to the user. With many customisation, useful tricks you can make many tasks with simple time saving methods.

Coming to the specifications of Coolpad Note 3, it has 720p HD 5.5 inch display screen, 3GB of RAM, 13MP primary camera, 5MP front facing camera, 16GB internal storage and 3000 mAh battery. For the connectivity it supports 4G LTE. The device runs on Android 5.1 and the company’s own Cool UI skin.

I will be making few more tips and tricks posts and review on Coolpad Note 3 in the coming days. If you have any specific queries and issues with the device, then share it the comment section below.
November 2, 2015
How to Download Huawei PC Suite-HiSuite
Huawei has a PC suite software for its smartphone in the name of HiSuite. It is well packaged PC suite from Huawei, which enables you to access and flowlessly work between PC and Mobile. In terms of no of features it is very close to Xiaomi PC Suite. So we will learn more about features and download procedure of Huawei PC suite.

HiSuite-Huawei PC Suite Features

Once HiSuite downloaded and installed, you can connect your Huawei smartphone to PC and perform follwing tasks. It will comes bundled with USB drivers.

App Management: You can easily manage your apps on your Huawei smartphones from PC. This includes, viewing the installed apps, add new apps or deleting or uninstalling apps using PC.

Screenshot: Taking screenshot on Huawei smartphone is very easy. If you have HiSuite PC suite, then you can even take screenshot from the PC.

Software Updates: Getting OTA updates using mobile data in some areas is bit difficult. So using this PC suite from Huawei, you can download and install firmware update using the PC broadband.

Backup and restoration: Having a regular backup of your smartphone data is always preferred. If you are using any Huawei smartphone, then no need to install third party apps. You can just download and install Huawei PC suite and do the backup and restoration from PC.

Contacts management: Using HiSuite, you can view, add, delete and edit contacts from PC. Even you can import and export contacts from and to PC.

Message Management: If you want to send and recieve sms from your PC, then HiSuite Huawei PC suite will come in handy.

Image and Video Management: Using this Huawei PC suite, you can import/export your images and videos. You can even browse from your PC.

How to download Huawei PC Suite or HiSuite

For downloading the official Huawei PC Suite, you can directly browse to the support page. The link for support page with PC suite download is here.

Huawei PC Suite or HiSuite System Requirement
- OS: Windows XP 32 or 64 bit,Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit or 64bit, Windows 10 32 bit or 64bit
- Minimum RAM: 1GB.
- Free Hard Disk Space: 500MB.
- Screen resolution: Screen resolution of 1024×768, 16 colors.
Huawei PC Suite or HiSuite Compatible Smartphones:

HiSuite or Huawei PC suite is compatible most of the Huawei Android smartphones such as Huawei Honor 6, Huawei Nexus 6P, Huawei Honor 4 play etc. As mentioned before, this Huawei PC suite or HiSuite is compatible with Honor series smarftphones, Ascend series smartphone.
October 19, 2015
How to Use Asus Zenfone 2 As modem to Connect to Internet from PC
Asus Zenfone 2 is one of the popular android smartphone. Good performance, Good camera, ZenUI with great customizability features and affordable price attracts people to buy this smartphone. Asus has launched different variants under Zenfone 2 series such as Zenfone Laser, Zenfone Selfie, Zenfone 2 Deluxe etc. These smartphones support fast 4G LTE connectivity. So is any way to share Zenfone mobile data with PC, Laptop, iPad, tablet?. Yes. the current Android smartphones does allow this feature by default. So here is the guide on how to use Asus Zenfone 2 as modem to share mobile internet to PC, Laptop, iPad, tablet etc.

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How to Use Asus Zenfone 2 As modem to Connect to Internet from PC

For using Asus Zenfone 2 as modem, based on the requirement, there are three different methods are available. WiFi hotspot method, USB tethering and Bluetooth Tethering. Do note that, using any of this method will consume your mobile data. So make sure you have good mobile data plan enabled from your mobile network provider. The data charges applies as per your network provider. Let’s start one by one methods. For using all this method, first enable mobile data and then follow the steps.

Asus Zenfone 2 As WiFi Hotspot to Connect to Internet from PC, Laptop, iPad, tablet with WiFi reception capability

This is most popular and very useful method of sharing mobile data with other WiFi enabled devices. To use Asus Zenfone 2 as WiFi Hotspot, follow the steps given below.
- Go to “Settings”-> “More”-> ” Tethering and Wifi hotspot “-> ” Set up Wi-Fi hotspot “.
- Enable WiFi hotspot by tap on the checkbox. Your Zenfone 2 will start sharting the mobile data via WiFi.
- To customise the WiFi hotspot settings, go to ” Settings ” -> ” More ” -> ” Tethering and Wifi hotspot ” -> ” Set up Wi-Fi hotspot “.
- In this page you can name your WiFi network SSID, password and Security type. Once done, tap on to “Save”.
- Now you can access your Zenfone 2 WiFi hotspot from any WiFi enabled devices by entering the SSID and password you have chosen.
Below is the video Guide on how to use Zenfone as WiFi hotspot.

How to Use Asus Zenfone 2 as modem through USB Tethering

Asus Zenfone 2 USB Tethering is the method used to share mobile to data to PC through USB.
- First connect your Zenfone 2 to PC via USB cable. You might need Asus Zenfone PC suite for install drivers.
- then Go to “Settings”-> “More”-> ” Tethering and Wifi hotspot “.
- Enable “USB tethering”.
- Your Zenfone 2 will start sharing the mobile data to your PC.
How to Asus Zenfone 2 as modem through Bluetooth Tethering

Asus Zenfone 2 Bluetooth Tethering is the method used to share mobile internet to PC through Bluetooth. For using this method, you need to configure your PC as well.
- Enable Bluetooth on your Zenfone 2.
- Now go to “Settings”-> “More”-> ” Tethering and Wifi hotspot “.
- Enable “Bluetooth Tethering”.
- Make your Zenfone visible visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices.
Now you need to pair it with your laptop to connect to internet using Zenfone 2 Mobile data. This is a one time activity on your laptop.
- On your laptop, go to Control Panel-> Devices and Printers.
- Click on Add a device. It will show all available devices.
- Select Zenfone and click “Next”.
- Make sure the pairing codes are consistent in ZenFone and Laptop then click on Pair.
- You will get a confirmation that, Zenfone is successfully added to your laptop.
- Now once again go to Control Panel-> Devices and Printers.
- Right click the ZenFone icon.
- Select “Connect using”.
- Select “Access point”.
- Now Bluetooth Tethering is enabled.
October 18, 2015
How to Download Xiaomi Redmi PC Suite
Xiaomi finally released official English Mi PC suite. It has lot of functionalities which are very useful. Xiaomi PC suite is almost like a complete package. Using Redme PC suite, you can do many tasks on your phone from your PC such as firmware updates, sending sms, accessing internet, file transfer, music/video playback, Managing contacts etc. So in this post we will learn more on Xiaomi Mobile PC Suite. This Mi PC suite is compatible with Xiaomi 1/1S/2/2S/2A/3/4/4i/Note/Pad, Redmi 1/1S/Note/2 etc.

How to Download Xiaomi Mi PC Suite
1. You can directly download the official Xiaomi mobile PC suite from here. The size of this Mi PC suite is around 38MB.
2. Once downloaded, extract download file and install the PC suite on your PC.
3. Now connect your phone to PC and launch the Xiaomi PC suite.
4. You can start accessing your phone from PC using the PC suite.
Xiaomi PC suite Features

After connecting your Xiaomi phone to PC through USB cable, you can perform task like manage files, apps, photos, videos, notes, music, messages, contacts and most importantly phone backups, restore, system upgrade and ROM flashing, taking screenshot and Screencast functions. Below are the few guides on how to use different features.
1. Connecting your Xiaomi phone to your PC internet through USB: As soon as you connect your smartphone to PC through USB cable, it connects to PC’s internet. If you want to disable this, then go to notification and move the slider which is in front of “Use computer’s internet connection” to right. To enable, move it to right.
2. Accessing phone screen from PC: In Xiaomi PC suite, you will find a option called Screencast. If you click on that, phone screen will be seen on PC. Currently this feature is available only for Xiaomi Mi3 and Xiaomi Mi4.
3. Taking backup and perform system update: There are different interfaces through which you can perform this tasks. If you go to “Back up this device” option, you can perform backup or restore activities. If you go to system update option, it will show if any updates are available.
4. Other tasks: If you click on My Device on Xiaomi PC suite, you can see tabs in the left side. Using this you can perform tasks like texting sms from PC, moving files, managing apps, playing music files or video files.
Overall, if you have Xiaomi smartphone such as Redme series or Mi series, then it is nice to have Redme PC suite installed on your PC. For instance, if you want to perform firmware update and if your computer is connected to high speed broadband, then you can directly download the updates using this Redmi PC suite. If you facing any issue in downloading the Xiaomi Redmi PC suite, please share it in the comment section below.

Xiaomi PC Suite Requirements

OS: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10.

Smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 1s, Redmi 2, Redme 2 Prime, Redmi 2s, Redme Note, Redme Note 4G, Mi3, Mi4.

Source: en.miui.com.
October 14, 2015