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  • Vivo V17 Tips and Tricks -14 Features

    Vivo recently launched its new camera-centric smartphone called Vivo V17 in India. The camera is one of the key highlights of the device. However, highly customisable UI of Funtouch OS 9.0 nothing short of impressive. There many features and tricks which you can explore. Here we compiled some of the top Vivo V17 Tips and Tricks.

    Vivo V17 Tips and Tricks

    1. Enable Dark Mode
    2. Dual apps with App Clone Feature
    3. Change Fingerprint animation.
    4. Fingerprint and Face unlock
    5. Gesture-based Navigation
    6. Check for Duplicate Photos and Files.
    7. Enable Always on Display.
    8. Lock apps in Vivo V17 with password
    9. Show network Speed in the status bar
    10. Change battery percentage placement
    11. Enable E warranty
    12. Shake to turn on Flashlight
    13. Enable flashlight notification
    14. Split your screen with smart split
    15. 3 ways to take screenshot on Vivo V17.
    16. How to enable WiFi Calling on Vivo V17

    Enable Dark Mode

    The dark mode is easy on the eyes and helps to save battery. It makes the background dark. Apps such as Dialer, Messages, Instagram support dark mode. If you like to explore, dark mode on Vivo V17, then follow the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Display and Brightness.
    • Tap on Dark Mode.
    • You can enable the dark mode. Or
    • Schedule the time to turn on Dark mode.

    Dual apps with App Clone Feature

    Dual apps in Vivo V17 provides options to use two accounts simultaneously. This is done by allowing to run two apps of the same kind. To use dual apps or App clone,

    • Go to Settings->Applications and Permissions.
    • Then tap App Clone.
    • It will show a list of installed apps which supports dual apps.
    • For the app, you want to create 2nd instance, enable it.
    • You will find two instances of the same app. You can use each instance for different accounts.

    Change Fingerprint animation

    Vivo V17 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. While you unlock the phone, you will find an animation on the screen. You can change the animation with multiple variations.

    • Go to Settings->Fingerprint, face and password.
    • Tap on Fingerprint.
    • Enter the lock screen password.
    • Go to Animation styles.
    • You have multiple options to select from. Choose the one you like.

    Fingerprint and Face unlock

    Vivo V17 has both fingerprint as well as face unlock. To add fingerprint and facebook, refer the below video.

    Gesture-based Navigation

    If you are not happy with regular navigation keys, you can try intuitive navigation gestures. It is refreshing and easy to use. You can try these gestures with onscreen instructions.

    To enable gesture-based navigation,

    • Go to Settings->System Navigation.
    • Tap on Navigation gestures.

    You can change the order of navigation key, by tapping the Order and styles of navigation keys.

    Check for Duplicate Photos and Files

    This new Vivo smartphone has a built-in function to clean duplicate photos and files. To check duplicate photos,

    • Open i Manager app.
    • Scroll down and tap more.
    • Now tap on Photo Cleanup.
    • It will show duplicate photos. Also similar photos.
    • You can easily remove the duplicate photos in a single tap.
    • Similarly, tap on duplicate files to remove duplicate files.

    Enable Always on Display

    Vivo V17 has Always-on display feature. However, it is not enabled by default. If you want to enable it,

    • Go to Settings->Home screen, lock screen and wallpaper.
    • Tap on Always-on display.
    • Enable the Always on Display.
    • You can customise the clock styles, background, colour etc.
    • Once done, tap apply.

    Lock apps in Vivo V17 with password

    In Vivo V17, you can lock apps with password or fingerprint or face lock without installing any third-party applications.

    To enable app lock with password or fingerprint or face,

    • Go to Settings->Security & Privacy->Privacy and app encryption.
    • Set the password while you are using for the first time.
    • Then go to App encryption.
    • Select the apps to be encrypted with a password by enabling it by moving the slider to right.

    Show network Speed in the status bar

    To show network speed in the status bar,

    • Go to Settings->Status bar and notification.
    • Enable Network speed.

    Change battery percentage placement

    You can change the placement of battery percentage on outside the battery icon or inside battery icon, by going to Go to Settings->Status bar and notification->Battery percentage.

    Enable E warranty

    If your phone starts giving trouble within the warranty period, you can get it repaired free of cost. But a warrantee card or a valid bill is mandatory. However, the chances of losing the bill are high. To overcome this, Vivo is providing e warranty option. To enable it,

    • Go to Settings->My device.
    • Then tap on customer service.
    • Then Go to E-warranty card.
    • Activate it.

    Shake to turn on Flashlight

    This another handy smart motion gesture. With this you can shake your phone to turn on the flashlight. To enable this feature,

    • Go to Settings->Shortcuts and Accessibility->Smart motion.
    • Here enable “Shake to turn on the flashlight”.

    Enable flashlight notification

    If you enable this feature, the rear camera flash will blink for incoming calls, messages and event alerts when the screen is off. To enable it,

    • Navigate to Settings->Shortcuts and Accessibility ->Flashlight Notifications.
    • Enable Flashlight Notifications

    Split your screen with smart split

    This provides the option to use two apps side by side. You can manually enable it by going to

    • Settings->System management->Smart Split-><Manual screen-split.
    • Enable Slide three fingers downward to split the screen.
    • Now swipe down with three fingers on compatible apps to open second apps on the same screen.

    Vivo V17 Tips and Tricks summary

    These are some of the top tips and tricks on Vivo V17. I will cover camera-related tips and tricks in the next post. If you are looking for any specific feature, please write in the comment section below.

  • How to take screenshot on Vivo V17

    Vivo V17 provides multiple ways to take screenshot. The long screenshot, rectangle screenshot and Funny screenshot are also available. In this post, we will learn on how to take screenshot on Vivo V17.

    Vivo V17 runs on Funtouch OS 9.2 based on Android 9.0. The methods mentioned in this post will work on most of the other Vivo phones such as Vivo V17 Pro, Vivo U20, Vivo U10, Vivo Y17 etc.

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    Video demonstration

    There are three different ways to take screenshot on Vivo Y17, V17 and Vivo U20.

    Take screenshot using Hardware keys

    To take screenshot using this method,

    • Navigate to the page or app where you want to capture screenshot.
    • Now press and hold Volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • It will take screenshot. The preview will be shown in the top right corner.
    • If you want to long screenshot, tap long screenshot just below the preview.
    • It will take long screenshot.

    Three finger swipe gesture to take screenshot on Vivo V17

    To take screenshot using this method, first ensure, you have enabled three finger swipe gesture. For that,

    • Go to Settings->System management->S-Capture.
    • Enable the Three fingers swipe screenshot.

    Now to take screenshot,

    • On a page where you want to capture screenshot, using three fingers, swipe up on the screen.
    • It will take screenshot.
    • Tapping Long screenshot below the preview will take long screenshot.

    S-Capture screenshot

    This is another way to take a screenshot.

    • Swipe up on the screen.
    • You will get the shortcut center.
    • Tap on S-capture.
    • You will get options Long screenshot, Rectangular screenshot and funny screenshot options.
    • Tap on the option on which you want to use.
    • It will capture the screenshot.

    These are the three different ways to take a screenshot on Vivo V17 and Vivo 17 Pro. This method works well on Vivo Y17, Vivo U10, Vivo U20 as well.

  • iPhone 11 Pros and Cons- Best and worst things

    iPhone 11 is the talk of the town now. It is powerful and comes in a new look. However, it stole the show when it comes to camera performance. Aggressive Pricing also another key feature. I have been using the iPhone 11 for more than 15 days. Based on my experience, here is the list of iPhone 11 pros and cons.

    First, let us look into the pros or good features of the iPhone 11 and then we will cover the iPhone 11 cons or the features needs improvement.

    Apple iPhone 11 Pros and Cons Review

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    iPhone 11 Pros and Cons

    iPhone 11 Pros – Best Features

    Tougher and glossy back design

    iPhone 11 is protected by a Gorilla Glass made by Corning. The company claims that it is the “toughest glass on the planet”. The phone also has IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and it can survive in 2m deep in non-salty water. The front glass has an oleophobic coating. This helps in keeping the phone clean in terms of fingerprints and smudges.

    Great Video recording capabilities and stabilisation

    The main camera on iPhone 11 is optically and digitally stabilised while the ultra wide camera is only digitally stabilised. It is capable of recording 4K videos at 60fps and 30 fps. The video quality is great with plenty of details and low noise. The colours are true to life. The dynamic range is impressive. The video stabilisation is also one of the best in a smartphone.

    Stereo audio recording for Videos

    iPhone 11 records wide stereo audio for the videos. The audio recorded mimics the way we hear in real life. In summary, you can get a richer and deeper sound recording compared to regular stereo recording.

    Excellent battery life

    The new iPhone 11 is powered by 3110 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charger and Qi-compatible wireless charging. In our testing battery life was excellent. It can play up to 18 hours of videos in a single charge.

    Other Good features

    • Great selfie photo and video quality
    • Fast Apple A13 Bionic chipset- Fastest smartphone chip on the planet.
    • True to life low light photography.
    • Stereo speaker with excellent sound output.

    iPhone 11 Cons – The features which are not impressive

    Big notch

    Like iPhone XR, iPhone 11 has a big notch. There is no improvement.

    Same screen resolution like iPhone XR

    iPhone 11 has Liquid Retina 6.1 inch IPS LCD screen with 326ppi and a screen resolution of 828×1792. The screen does not support HDR10 or Dolby Vision.

    No bundled fast charger

    iPhone 11 comes with 5W charger in the box. To fully charge the battery it takes close to 4 hours. However, it has support for the fast charger. You can buy a fast charger separately.

    It is one of the cheapest iPhones. However, it is still an expensive phone.

    It is not a compact lightweight phone. It is big and heavy phone.

  • How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro?

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro provides multiple ways to capture the screenshot. Long screenshot or scrolling screenshot features also available. In this post, let us explore how to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

    Here is the list of methods to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

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    Hardware Key combination method to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

    • Navigate to the page/App on which you want to capture a screenshot.
    • Press and Hold Power and Volume Down button simultaneously.
    • You will hear shutter sound(provided phone is not in silent mode).
    • Small Preview will appear in the top right.
    • This confirms screenshot is saved.

    Screenshot button method to take a screenshot

    • Go to the screen on which you want to grab a screenshot.
    • Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel.
    • Tap on screenshot button.

    Using Quick Ball to take a screenshot

    Quick Ball was introduced in MIUI 8. It is something similar to Assistive Touch in iOS. Once enabled, a floating circle will appear. This has quick access shortcut to five functions. Home, back, recent, power off and screenshot.

    • To enable Quick ball, go to Quick ball->Additional settings->Quick ball. Now enable the Quick Ball.
    • Now, on any screen on which you want to capture a screenshot, just tap the quick ball icon.
    • Choose screenshot shortcut.

    Three Finger gesture screenshot

    To use this method, you need to enable three-finger gesture first.

    How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8
    • Go to “Settings” – “Additional settings” – “Button and gesture shortcuts” – “Take a screenshot” – select “Slide 3 fingers down”.
    • Now Slide down 3 fingers on the page you want to take a screenshot.
    • The screenshot will be saved.

    Scroll Screenshot in Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

    To take scroll screenshot or long screenshot,

    • Take a screenshot using any of the above-mentioned methods.
    • You will see a preview in the top right.
    • There you will find the scroll. Tap on it.
    • Continue till you want the screenshot to be taken.

  • Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks

    Samsung Galaxy M30s runs on OneUI 1.5 on top of Android Pie. Samsung has provided many customizations and useful features on this smartphone. Some of these features are exclusive to this device and some are available on other devices as well. Here is the list of Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks.

    Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks

    Enable automatic call recording

    Galaxy M30s has a built-in auto call recording feature.

    • Go to the dialer.
    • Then go to options(Three dots in the top right corner).
    • Select Settings.
    • Tap on recording calls.
    • Enable Auto recording.

    You can access recorded calls by tapping on Recorded calls in the recording calls menu.

    Enable Night mode or Dark mode in Galaxy M30s

    You can enable the dark mode on Galaxy M30s by following the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Display.
    • Enable Night mode.

    Customize Always on Display

    If you want to customize the way Always-on display then,

    • Go to Settings->Lock Screen.
    • Enable Always On Display and tap on it.
    • You can select any of the options between Tap to show, Show Always or Show as Schedule.

    Take 48MP photos in Galaxy M30s

    By default, photos are not taken in 48MP. If you want to take pictures in 48 megapixels,

    1. Open the camera app.
    2. Tap on the Aspect Ratio icon.
    3. Select 3:4H option.
    4. Now, the photos will be captured in 48MP.

    Dual messenger in Galaxy M30s

    Samsung Galaxy M30s supports dual messenger feature. This provides the option to use two accounts of WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook etc. To enable dual apps,

    • Go into the Settings → Advanced features.
    • Tap on Dual Messenger.
    • A list of apps that are compatible with Dual Messenger will be displayed.
    • Toggle the switch of the Whatsapp if you wish to use a separate account with.
    • Read the Disclaimer. Once you have read the Disclaimer, tap on Confirm to continue.
    • Tap on Install. A second icon for the selected app will appear on your Home screen. You’ll be able to use a different account in the second copy.
    • You can access it on the home screen.

    How to get the pictures in the gallery to show on the home page of Galaxy M30s?

    • Open the Gallery.
    • Select the picture you wish to set as wallpaper.
    • Once you are in the image, tap Menu (this may appear as three dots).
    • Tap Set as wallpaper.
    • Choose where you wish to set it: Home screen, Lock screen or Home and lock screens.

    Optimise and extend battery life

    One of the best ways to extend the battery life on the Galaxy M30s is by closing unwanted apps. For that

    • Go to Settings>> Device Maintenance.
    • Tap on Battery.
    • You will see all running apps and how much percentage of each app is consuming.
    • You can tap “Save Power” to close all such apps to save battery.

    These are some of the quick tips and tricks of Galaxy M30s. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write in the comment section below.

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