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  • How to take screenshot on OnePlus 5

    You might have just purchased new OnePlus 5 and exploring different features. Did you want to share one of the screens on your new device with your friend and wondering how to do? Here print screen comes in handy. So in this post, let’s try to find the answer to the question how to take screenshot on OnePlus 5?.

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    OnePlus 5 FAQ

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus 5

    Though OnePlus 5 runs on near stock Android like UI, it does provide few customization. Here are the 2 different techniques through which you can capture screenshot on OnePlus 5.

    Take screenshot on OnePlus 5 using hardware key approach

    To capture the screenshot using this method follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to perform print screen.
    • Press and hold volume down and power keys simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.
    • You can access recorded screenshots from Gallery folder.

    Take screenshot on OnePlus 5 using three finger swipe technique

     

    OnePlus 5 in addition to above method, provides another method. So here the second way of capturing screenshot on OnePlus 5.

    • To use this method, first, you need to enable three finger swipe gesture. For that,
      • Go to Settings->Gesture. Enable Three-finger screenshot.

    screenshot on OnePlus 5

    • Now using three fingers swipe down on any screen on which you want to perform print screen.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    How to take long screenshot on OnePlus 5

    The above-mentioned techniques capture only the active screens. But if you want to capture the long screenshot, you need to add one more step to the above approach.

    • After you swipe down using three fingers, in the preview page, tap on rectangle icon.
    • It will start scrolling the screen and capture screenshot.
    • Tap on the screen to stop rolling.

    These are the basic and simple ways to perform print screen on OnePlus 5. There are few other options using the third party apps. Since many users are interested to know how to take screenshot on OnePlus 5 without using any third party apps, we have provided only these options. If you know any most noteworthy other technique, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to take a screenshot on OnePlus 5

  • How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    We have been receiving a lot of queries on how to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus. To set a music ringtone in Moto E4 Plus, multiple ways are available. I am showing 2 different ways to set custom MP3 music file ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 which is as follows.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4

    Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 runs on Android 7.1.1. The UI on both devices are identical. As said earlier, there are multiple ways to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus. In this post, we cover 2 different techniques.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 without installing any third party apps

    • First, download or save the desired ringtone to your Moto E4 or Moto E4 Plus. It is fine if you have the music file in microSD card.
    • Now open the pre-installed file manager.
    • Browse the folder where the ringtone is saved.
    • Copy the file by long pressing the file and then tap on copy button which is at the top.(overlapping square box button just before vertical three dots.)
    • Now go to the folder Local->Internal storage->Ringtones.
    • Paste the file.
    • To set that tune, follow the steps given below.

    How to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    • Go to the Settings->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • Choose the ringtone which you want it as phone ringtone.
    • Tap on OK. The ringtone will be set.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4  using third party file manager

    If you are finding any difficulties in following the above method, then there is another simple method of installing a file manager called ES file explorer.

    • Download ES file explorer from Google Play store.
    • Go to the Setting->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • Select ES file explorer to open.
    • Browse to the location where the ringtone is saved.
    • Tap on OK. The ringtone will be set.

    If you are facing any difficulties in setting the music file as ringtone in Moto E4 Plus or Moto E4, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4

  • Moto E4 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are the two budget Android smartphones which are launched in India recently. Massive 5000 mAh battery and latest Android 7.1.1 are the key features of these devices. Here are the some of the Moto E4 Plus FAQ, Tips and Tricks, and Cons.

    Moto E4 Plus FAQ

    Moto E4 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the key differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    Moto E4 will be available through offline stores and Moto E4 Plus will be available exclusively via Flipkart. Apart from this, the key specification differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are as follows. This comparison of Moto E4 vs Moto E4 Plus is based on the spec sheet only.

    Display:

    • Moto E4: 5-inch display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, ~294 ppi pixel density.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 5.5-inch display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, ~267 ppi pixel density.

    RAM and Storage:

    These are the variants which are launched in India as on writing this post. 2GB RAM variant of Moto E4 Plus is not yet launched in India.

    • Moto E4: 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    Battery:

    • Moto E4: 2800 mAh battery.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 5000 mAh battery.

    What type of sim cards Moto E4 Plus supports?

    The device supports 2 nano Sim cards.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes.

    Does it support Reliance Jio 4G voice calls?

    Yes. It has 4G VoLTE support.

    How to take screenshot on Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    To capture screenshot on Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    What are the cons of Moto E4 Plus?

    Here are the some of the Moto E4 Plus cons. These Moto E4 Plus cons are based on the specification sheet. The detailed list of demerits of Moto E4 Plus will be updated once we publish the full review.

    Moto E4 Plus cons

    • Video recording is restricted to 720p.
    • Only 720p display screen.
    • This is the same SoC used on the Moto C which in terms of performance not up to Qualcomm-powered smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Lenovo K5 power or Redmi 4.

    How to set a music file as ringtone in Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    I have made a dedicated post with a video explaining on how to set custom ringtone in Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus. You can refer it here.

  • OnePlus 5 Cons- 5 Reasons why it is not a flagship Killer

    OnePlus 5 is considered to be one of the best value for money Android smartphone available today. Flagship Snapdragon 835 SoC, DASH charger, dual camera setup, decent battery life and aggressive pricing are the USPs of the device.  So is this the phone flagship killer? Here are the OnePlus 5 Cons according to us which makes it not a flagship killer.

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    OnePlus 5 FAQ

    OnePlus 5 Cons

    OnePlus 5 Cons- 5 Reasons why it is not a flagship Killer

    1.Design

    Oneplus 5 design and build quality are good and there is no doubt in that. However, it lacks originality or innovativeness. The design of the smartphone resembles very much with the likes of Oppo R11 and iPhone 7s Plus. It would have been great if OnePlus tried to make the device little more compact by reducing the bezels around the screen or adopting curved display. Samsung Galaxy S8 or LG G6 stands out from the rest due to their thin bezels and design.

    2. Display

    OnePlus 5 sports 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with full HD screen resolution. This is the same panel used on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Quality wise it is a good panel. But most of the flagship this year comes with QuadHD resolution. Even recently launched Honor 8 Pro which is priced lower than OnePlus 5 features QuadHD display panel.

    3. Water resistance

    Most of this year’s flagship smartphones such as Galaxy S8, LG G6 or  HTC U11 comes with water resistant feature. This comes handy when there is accidental fall or sudden exposure to rain etc. Recently there was an article on phoneradar.com, which mentions about an instance where the customer is asked to pay Rs.48,000 for repairing water damaged OnePlus 3 which is priced at Rs.28,000 for the new device from the OnePlus service center. Though IP water resistance certification does not make the device waterproof, it reduces the chances of water damage.

    4. No Optical image stabilisation for both the camera

     

    Dual camera setup is the highlighting feature of OnePlus 5. Surprisingly, OnePlus skipped Optical image stabilisation and provided only Electronic image stabilisation. Optical Image stabilisation comes in handy while taking snaps in low light or zoom shot. It also helps in smooth video recording.

    5. Post sales service support

    OnePlus has limited service centres in India. Also going by the recent news, the paid service of OnePlus device cost is very high. If your device gets damaged through water or lightning, then the repair cost may become double the cost of the new device.

    These are the 5 reasons we felt for not considering OnePlus 5 as the flasgship killer. In spite of all these OnePlus 5 Cons or drawbacks or demerits, OnePlus 5 is still a great phone. As per our knowledge, there is no charger which charges a smartphone as fast as DASH charger. This is the least priced smartphone in India to feature Snapdragon 835 SoC. Honor 8 Pro is the close contender for this phone.

    Let us know your feedback in the comment section below.

  • Asus Zenfone Live Review- Pros and Cons

    There is a lot of options when it comes to sub 10k smartphones. Metal build, respectable camera, good battery life, decent performance are becoming regular in this price segment. Asus Zenfone Live tries to stand out from the crowd with its unique feature of real time live streaming beautification. Here is our Asus Zenfone Live review based on pros and cons.

    Key USP of Zenfone live is the real time live streaming beautification feature. The device has 5 MP front facing camera with 1.4-micron pixels and a selfie flash. This helps Zenfone Live to capture better photos and videos in low light. There is a beautification mode which has the option to set the beautification from 0 to 10. 0 means no beautification and 10 is the highest. When the beautification is applied, it makes the skin smoother and removes blemishes. You can use beautification mode to record videos using the front camera or live streaming on instagram, facebook live or youtube. It is a worthy feature for those who want to look beautiful while doing live broadcasting.

    Asus Zenfone Live Review

    Asus Zenfone Live sports 5 inch display screen with 720p pixels. The viewing angle, brightness, and colors are satisfactory. However, we felt it would have been great if it had full HD display panel.

    It is a dual sim smartphone which supports 4G VoLTE. The hybrid sim card slot on this device can be used for 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with microSD card. Zenfone Live is powered by Snapdragon 400 with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The SoC is quite dated. For giving an idea, this is the same SoC used on Moto G first generation.  It performs decently in most of the basic tasks. However, there is a noticeable lag while opening apps or playing games.

    Asus Zenfone Live Review-Pros and Cons

    Zenfone Live Pros

    • Light and compact design.
    • Easy to use UI.
    • Decent selfie camera.
    • Real-time live streaming beautification feature.
    • Decent build quality.

    Zenfone Live Cons

    • Dates SoC.
    • No Android 7.0 out of the box.
    • No fingerprint scanner.
    • Average performance.