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  • How to clear cache on Samsung Galaxy S8

    One of the simplest way to fix common issues in Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus is clearing the app cache. You can clear App cache or you can clear cache partition in Samsung S8. Here are the steps to clear cache on Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

    Best examples for the issues which may fix by clearing cache in Samsung S8 and S8 Plus are smartphone is slow, freezes or has delays etc. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus has two types of caches. The first one is App cache and another one is system cache.

    How to clear App cache in Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus

    To Clear Cache of an individual app in Samsung S8 and S8 Plus,

    • Go to Settings>>Apps.
    • Select the App you want to clear cache.
    • Tap on Storage and then Clear Cache.
    • The cache will be cleared.

    Note: Don’t select Clear Data unless you want to clear app stored data such as preferences, settings, login credentials etc.

    To Clear All App Cache in Samsung S8 and S8 Plus,

    • Go to Settings>>Device Maintenance.
    • Then navigate to “Storage”.
    • Tap on “Clean Now”, all the unnecessary data such as cached, resident and advertisement files will be cleared.

    How to clear cache partition in Galaxy S8 using recovery mode

    Even after you have cleared App cache, if your Galaxy S8 is slow or facing issues such as freezing etc, you can try clear cache partition.

    Steps to clear system cache in Samsung Galaxy S8

    • Switch off Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus.
    • Press and hold the volume up key and Bixby key. Then press and hold power key.
    • Release all keys once you see the Android Logo.
    • It will take few seconds to show recovery options menu.
    • Use Volume key to navigate to “Wipe cache partition” .
    • Press power button to select.
    • Once again use Volume to key to select “Yes” and power button to confirm.
    • Once the wipe cache partition is complete, you will see “Reboot system now”.
    • Press power key to restart.

    Wrapping up

    Once you follow the steps, Samsung Galaxy S8 cache partition should be cleared. If your phone is having any issue because of cache, then it will fix the issue.

  • Galaxy A50 How to extend battery Life

    Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with a large 4000 mAh battery. Along with big battery it also has fast charging support. It provide good battery life compared to many other phones. If you feel that, battery life on your Galaxy A50 is not great as before, then there are few tips which may improve and extend battery life. Here is the few simple steps to improve or extend the battery life of Galaxy A50.

    The key battery draining things of Galaxy A50 are display, third party apps and location services. Before coming to any conclusion, it is always good analyse the reason for fast battery drain.

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    Samsung Galaxy A50 Tips and Tricks

    Galaxy A50 How to extend battery Life

    Analyse for background running apps

    There are chances of many apps running in the background. Simple way to check and fix such issues is using the device maintenance feature.

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

    Uninstall or disable unused apps

    Some apps may run in the background which you don’t use. You can uninstall or disable such apps to save battery life. To uninstall unused apps,

    • On the home screen, long press on the app.
    • Tap on Uninstall icon then Ok.
    • You can uninstall apps by going to Setting>>Apps.

    To disable unused apps

    Some apps cannot be uninstalled. However you can disable such apps. For that, follow the same steps mentioned before. But select Disable instead of uninstall.

    This will save your internet usage as well. Because it will stop updating unused apps.

    Turn off Always On Display (AOD) or set schedule

    Galaxy A50 supports Always on display. It shows certain information such as date and time without activating the display. Enabling always on display will consume some power from your battery. You can choose to turn off AOD or set a time schedule for AOD to turn on/off.

    • Go to Settings>>Lock screen and security > Lock screen and Always On Display.
    • Turn off AOD by tapping on the AOD slider (circle will move to the left)
    • To set timer, set schedule and follow the steps provided on your device.

    Turn off WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS when not in use

    Each regular checks for a signal uses power. Switching off these not in use will enhance the battery life.

    Turn On power saving mode

    Galaxy A50 comes with bundled power saving mode. You can turn on these power saving modes to enhance the battery life.

    Miscellaneous tips to enhance battery life

    At time, true caller app consumes lot of power. Sometime uninstalling truecaller app will boost the battery life significantly.

    Summary: Poor battery life may be caused due to many reasons. These tips will help to fix some of the issue. However, issue persists, then it is good to take it to service center.

  • How to take screenshot in Asus 6z

    Taking screenshot in Asus 6z is the simplest way to share the content on display with someone. In this post we will explore some of the built in options to take screenshot in Asus 6z.

    Asus 6z is also called as Asus Zenfone 6 in some regions. It has built in screen recorder option. If you want to make a tutorial or record game play, you can utilize this option. It has option to record audio via external mic as well.

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    Asus 6z Pros and cons-Quick Review

    Different ways to capture screenshot in Asus 6z or Asus Zenfone 6

    There are three 3 simple ways to capture screenshot in this Asus smartphone.

    Asus 6z screenshot

    Take screenshot using hardware keys

    • Navigate to the page where you want to take screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be saved.

    Capture screenshot in Asus 6z using screenshot button

    • Go to the page you want to take screenshot.
    • Access quick setting menu.
    • Tap on screenshot icon.
    • Screenshot is saved.

    Perform print screen in Asus 6z using the Smart Key

    Asus 6z comes with a special physical button on the upper right side of the phone. It has three gestures. Single press, double press and long press. This is customisable. To customise it, go to Settings > Advanced > Smart key. By default, long press on Smart Key will take screenshot. If it is not enabled, then go to Settings > Advanced > Smart key and set the screenshot option. After this, to take screenshot, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the page you want to perform screenshot.
    • Press and hold Smart Key.
    • Screenshot will be saved.

    These are some of the way to capture screenshot. It also supports scroll screenshot. Addition of screen record is also very useful function. Quick screenshot in Asus 6z is simple and easy. Which is the method you prefer to take screenshot in Asus 6z? Share it in the comment section below.

  • LG W30 Features FAQ Cons

    LG has launched 3 new smartphones in India- the W10, W30, and W30 Pro. LG W10 is priced at ₹8,999 and W30 is priced at ₹9,999. W30 Pro price and availability are not yet revealed. In this post we will cover some of the LG W30 Features.

    Main USP of LG W30 is its camera. In the rear, it has triple camera setup. It consist of 12 MP low-light system, 13 MP wide-angle system, and a 2 MP depth sensor. In the front, it has 16MP camera. It is powered by 2GHz Octa Core Helio P22 chip with 3 GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    LG W30 sports 6.26” 19:9 HD+ IPS FullVision Display. It has 4000 mAh battery and has hybrid sim card slot. For connectivity, W30 has Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2 and OTG.

    LG W30

    LG W30 FAQ

    Here is the list of commonly asked questions and answers for W30.

    Where to buy LG W30 in India?

    At present, W30 is exclusive to Amazon.in. It is available via flash sale. The first flash sale happened on 3rd July 2019 and got sold out in 10 minutes as per company statement.

    What are the key merits of LG W30?

    The key features of LG W30 are,
    1. Triple camera setup.
    2. Large display panel with notch.
    3. 4000 mAh battery.
    4. Stock Android experience.
    5. No/few bloatware.

    How to hide notch in LG W30?

    LG provides a option to customise the notch in W30. You can choose between V notch, water drop notch or hide the notch. To hide the notch, follow the steps given below.
    1. Go to Settings>Display>Notch.
    2. Select the “Hide the notch” Option.
    It will hide the notch with digital black strip at the top.

    How to take screenshot in LG W30?

    To capture screenshot in LG W30, press and hold volume down and power simultaneously for a second. Screenshot will be captured. Alternatively, you can use Google Assistant to take screenshot in W30.

    What are the cons of W30?

    Based on the specifications, here is the list of LG W30 cons.
    1. No USB C port and fast charging
    2. Hybrid slip card slot. No dedicated microSD card slot.

    Does it has fingerprint scanner?

    Yes. It is relatively fast and accurate.

    LG W30 looks impressive for the price. Stand out feature is its camera in the price range. In our LG W30 full review, we will cover detailed pros and cons.

  • Asus 6Z Cons and Pros – Quick Review

    Asus 6z is a competitively priced premium smartphone with flagship specifications. Unique and innovative flip camera with full screen display is the highlighting feature of this device. Here is the quick list of Asus 6z Cons and pros.

    Asus 6Z Review- Pros and Cons

    Asus 6Z, also known as Asus Zenfone 6 sports a premium design. It has 6.4-inch full HD + screen with support for 96% NTSC color gamut, DCI-P3 and HDR10. Rated brightness of the screen is 600 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

    Asus 6z cons and Pros

    The new flagship from Asus is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC with 6GB or 8GB RAM. For storage options, user can choose between 64GB, 128GB or 256GB. There is a support for dedicated microSD card slot upto 2TB.

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    How to take screenshot in Asus 6z

    Asus 6Z has 48MP +13MP dual camera setup. The same setup will be used for taking selfies as well. The best part is you can take photos from different angles with this motorised flip camera. It also has auto panorama as well.

    The device is powered by 5000 mAh battery with fast charging support. The box has fast charger.

    Here is the quick list of Asus 6Z pros and cons

    Asus 6z Pros

    • Good looking design and sturdy build.
    • Great performance.
    • FM Radio and 3.5mm headphone jack.
    • 5000 mAh battery.
    • Aggressive pricing.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Well implemented flip camera setup.

    Asus 6Z Cons

    • No AMOLED display panel.
    • Lacks Wireless Charging.
    • No water resistance.
    • Battery takes long time to fully charge even with fast charging.

    Asus 6Z FAQ

    What is the price of Asus 6z in India?

    The base variant price of Asus 6z is ₹31,999. 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant price is ₹34,999.

    Where to buy Asus 6Z in India?

    Currently Asus 6z is exclusive to Flipkart.

    Does Asus has any experience zone where it is possible to do hands on experience?

    Yes. You can experience Asus 6z in selected Asus exclusive stores. Product experts will guide on the features. Best part is no need to buy there itself. You will receive a customised link from the store. You can click on it and complete the purchase on later stage.

    In Bengaluru, where are the stores which provides hands on experience of Asus 6z?

    There are two stores in Bengaluru. One is in Kalyana Nagar and another one is in Jayanagar.