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  • Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Pros and Cons Review

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the successor of Galaxy Core II. There is improvement in performance as it has better CPU and higher RAM size. The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime price in India is Rs.8900 to Rs. 10185.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is powered by Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU  and Mali-400 MP GPU. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. You can add additional memory through microSD card upto 64GB.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Dual sim

    Samsung Galaxy Core Price sports 4.5 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The device comes with 5MP primary camera with LED flash which can record videos at 720p. There is also a 2MP front facing camera. The device is houses Li-ion 2000 mAh battery. Lets see some of the advantages and drawbacks of Galaxy Core Prime.

    Read: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

    Pros of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Decent performance
    • Good Camera performance for the price range
    • Good Battery life
    • Dual sim and 1GB of RAM

    Cons of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Lacks sensors: Some sensors like light sensor and LED notifications are missing in the device.
    • Low Screen resolution: The pixel density of the device of 207 is less compared to its competitor in the same price segment.
    •  No screen protection glass.
    • No confirmation on the Android Lollipop update.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to use Galaxy Core Prime as Modem?

    Using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features, you can Galaxy Core Prime as Modem.

    Read: How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphones as modem for more details.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime?

    You can take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime using the volume Down and Home button/Power button.

    Read: How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Specification

    • Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU
    • Mali-400 MP GPU and 1GB of RAM
    • 8GB internal storage and microSD card support upto 64GB.
    • 4.5 inch display screen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density.
    • 5MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera.
    • Li-ion 2000 mAh battery

    Verdict: Given price range, Galaxy Core Prime overall performance is not great. If you looking for good phone, it is good look for Moto G first generation or Asus Zenfone 5. Even Galaxy Grand Prime at 14k is better option than this.

  • Pros and Cons of OnePlus One Smartphone

    OnePlus One is dubbed as Flagship killer smartphone of 2014. This is because of its high end specification but mid range price.  The price of OnePlus One in India is Rs.22,000 for the 64GB variant(Approx $365).

    OnePlus One is powered by Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad core processor with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.

    OnePlus One

    OnePlus One has 13MP primary autofocus camera which can record videos at 4K resolution. There is also a 5MP front facing secondary camera. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The OnePlus One houses a 3100 mAh battery which is non user replaceable. Huawei Honor 6 and Xiaomi Mi4 are the  close competitor for this device.

    Read: OnePlus 2 launched with Snapdragon 810 Soc and 4GB RAM.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of OnePlus One

    Pros of OnePlus One

    • Great Price to Performance Ratio: Performance we get with this device for the price we pay is exceptional.
    • Excellent Battery life: The battery life of OnePlus One is great considering its large screen size. On casual usage, the battery lasts upto 2 days.
    • CyanogenMod OS: The timely updates and the tweaking options of the CyanogenMod OS is great.
    • Good Display screen: The 5.5 inch display screen with 1080p resolution is good.

    Cons of OnePlus One

    • No microSD card support: Though it is not a major drawback of OnePlus One considering 64GB of internal storage.
    • Non user replaceable battery
    • Average Camera performance on low light: The camera performance in low light is not great.
    • Restricted availability of the device: The device is available only through invite.
    • Average Call Quality: Call quality is decent but not great.

    OnePlus One Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus One?

    To take screenshot on OnePlus One, press and hold the Volume down and Power button simultaneously. The taken screenshot will be saved in the Gallery.

    How to use OnePlus One as Modem

    You can use OnePlus One as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features.

    OnePlus One Specifications

    • Dimensions and Weight: 152.9×75.9×8.9mm and Weighs 162 grams.
    • CPU and Chipset: Snapdragon 801 Chipset with 2.5GHz quad core CPU.
    • Memory and Storage: 3GB of RAM and internal storage optional between 16GB and 64GB.
    • Battery: 3100 mAh battery.
    • OS: Android 4.4 based CyanogenMod 11.
    • Connectivity: 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB.
    • Display: 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.
    • Camera: 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.

  • Moto G 2013 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Now Seeding

    Much awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Moto G 2013 edition started reaching the devices in India. The latest OS Update is available through OTA(Over the Air) update.

    Moto G
    Best Dual sim Android smartphone

    It is worth noting that, Motorola updated its Motorola Update Services App just couple of days back. The firmware version of the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop is 220.21.16.en.03.

    Read

    Pros and Cons of Moto G

    How to use Moto G as WiFi hotspot.

    Moto G is most economical smartphone receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update.  This update brings materiel design for the UI, brand new ART runtime and improvement on battery management.  Also, it will make 1st gen Moto G much snappier.

    How to Update Moto G  to Android 5.0 Lollipop

    As of now, Moto G update is available only through OTA update. Hence you need get connected to the WiFi Network. Also Motorola Recommends minimum 50% charged battery.  Below is the steps to update the Moto G to the latest Firmware.

    There two scenarios.

    1. If you are received a notification message for the Android 5.0 Lollipop Update

    • Select “Yes, I’m in”.
    • After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
    • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
    • Your phone is now updated with latest Android version.

    2.  If you are not received the update notification

    In this scenario, you need to check the update manually. To do so, follow the steps given below.

    • Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
    • Select “About phone”.
    • Select “System updates”.
    • Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
    • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
    • Your phone is now updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop.

    Have you already received Android 5.0 Lollipop Update on your Moto G? How is your experience with the new OS? Any difficulties, share in the comment section below.

  • Android 5.0 Lollipop Update for Moto G – Coming soon in India

    As per the latest reports, Motorola is gearing up for updating Moto G(1st Gen) to Android 5.0 Lollipop in India.  Motorola, already started providing the ‘Motorola Update Services’ app  in Google play store ahead of the Android Lollipop update to Moto G.

    Read: Pros and Cons of Moto G

    Moto G
    Moto G

    Android OS reported that, Motorola has started sending the Android Lollipop soak test invites to members of the Moto Feedback Network who own Moto G.

    The invite mail states as follows, “Thanks for joining the Motorola Feedback Network. We are inviting owners of the Moto G in India to participate in an early preview of a new software release and provide feedback.”

    Motorola also updated its OTA  update service app. This app will enable will enable a future upgrade to Android 5.0 Lollipop for Moto G.

    Motorola has confirmed the Android 5.0 Lollipo update for Moto G, Moto E, Moto X, Moto G 4G LTE, Droid Maxx and Droid Mini smartphone. However, there was no communication on the time frame of releasing these updates.

    Motorola last month announced the OTA rollout of the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Moto G( 2nd  Generation) and Moto X(2nd Generation) smartphones.

     

  • How to Download Asus Zenfone PC Suite

    Asus Zenfones feature rich Android smartphones powered by Intel Atom Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. Currently there 3 major versions of Zenfones are available-Zenfone4, Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6.  The smartphones comes ZenUI. Asus provides Free PC suite for Zenfones in the name of PC Link.

    Asus Zenfone PC Link
    Asus PC Link

    Asus Zenfone PC suite PC Link helps you to access the device from the convenient of PC. For example you can send SMS from PC using the keyboard and mouse. Similarly, Zenfone PC suite allows you do most of the tasks from the PC. It is also useful installing the required drivers for Zenfones. Let us learn how to download Asus Zenfone PC suite PC Link.

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    How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone.

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    How to Download Asus PC suite PC Link

    Follow the steps below to download and install the Zenfone PC suite.

    • You can download Asus Zenfone PC suite directly from the official support page here.
    • Follow the on screen instruction to complete the installation.
    • Once installed, the Asus PC Link PC suite shortcut will appear in the desktop

    Before opening the Asus Zefone PC Link PC suite for the first time, you need to configure the PC link in your Zenfone.

    • Launch the Asus PC Link on your Zenfone.
    • New Dialogue box will appear if “USB debugging” is not enabled. Tap on Ok.
    • You will redirected to the Developer Options page. Check “USB  debugging” and tap Ok.
    • Read the instruction and tap on to “Done”.
    • Connect your Asus Zenfone to PC using the USB cable. Select “Always allow from this Computer” option if you want and tap Ok.

    Connecting Asus Zenfone with PC using the PC link PC suite

    Whenever, you want mirror your Zenfone and control your Asus Zenfone from your PC with mouse and keyboard follow the steps given below.

    • Connect the Asus Zenfone to PC through USB cable.
    • Start Asus PC Link app on your device.
    • Start the Asus PC Link Windows application on your computer.
    • Click “Connect” Button to establish connection.
    • Press Ok button on your Asus Android smartphone when the input method dialogue is popped-up.
    • Now you can control your Asus Zenfone by operating ASUS PC Link Windows application.

    Now you can access and use your Asus Zenfone from the PC using Asus PC Suite. This methods works for all the Asus Zenfone. This guides provides solution on

    How to download Asus Zenfone 4 PC Suite

    How to download Asus Zenfone 5 PC Suite

    and

    How to download Asus Zenfone 6 PC Suite.

    If you are facing any difficulties on following these steps and facing any errors, please share it in the comment section below.