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News, tips and tricks and Reviews on various Samsung Smartphones.

  • Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Cons-Reasons not to buy

    Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or Samsung Galaxy J7 -6 is the successor to the previous years Galaxy J7. The Super AMOLED display screen, good camera, excellent battery life, Decent performance, S-Bike mode are some of the key USP of this smartphone. However, this smartphone has few drawbacks. So here are the some of Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Cons.

    Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Cons

    Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Cons-Reasons not to buy

    These are some of the demerits of Samsung Galaxy J7 -6 when we compare it with other smartphones available in this same price segment or lower.

    No full HD display screen

    Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 which is launched in India comes with 5.5 inch sAMOLED display with screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. It provides good viewing angles and sunlight legibility. However, we are seeing many smartphones which are priced less than this smartphone featuring full HD resolution screen. Interestingly, the variant of Galaxy J7 2016 which is launched in other part of the world has full HD resolution. This is one of the biggest drawback of Galaxy J7 2016 according to us.

    Lack of basic sensors

    Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 has only Accelerometer, Hall Sensor and Proximity Sensor. There is no ambient light sensor. This sensor is useful for auto brightness adjustment. Also there is no compass sensor . This sensor is very useful while using the google maps navigation. As there is no Gyroscope sensor, you cannot use this device with VR headsets. All these sensors are available in the smartphones such as Le 2, Redmi Note 3, Honor 5c  etc which are priced much lower than Galaxy J7 -6.

    No secondary noise cancellation mic

    This is another area Galaxy J7 -6 lags behind. The noise cancellation secondary mic is helpful when you are in crowded area. It reduces surrounding noise which interns provide better audio output to the person with whom you are talking to.

    No Fingerprint scanner

    Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is priced at Rs.15,990 in India. In recent times we are seeing smartphones which are priced below 10k featuring fingerprint scanner. It is sad to know that, Samsung is not providing fingerprint scanner on a device which is placed in the upper mid range smartphone segment.

    No Gesture controls

    Galaxy J7 2016 comes with touchwiz user interface on top of Android Marshmallow. Samsung has omitted all the gesture controls and multi windows options on this smartphone. Simple gestures like double tap to wake up also missing.

    No LED notification Light

    This is another drawback of Samsung Galaxy J7 2016. Having a LED notification light, helps a lot especially to know if there is a notification without even touching the device.

    Navigation Keys are not backlit

    This is another area Samsung tried to do cost cutting. When we are in dark area, having the navigation keys with backlight is very useful . Samsung devices has back key in the right side and multi tasking button in the left side. If you are using multiple smartphones, it takes a bit of time to get adjusted to it.

    These are the some of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Cons according to us.  These drawback are very basic things. Considering the price, these are features we expect from smartphone in this segment. Hope Samsung fixes these Galaxy J7-6 cons in the next iteration.

  • Samsung Galaxy J5 Android Marshmallow Update Start Seeding

    Samsung has started rolling out much awaited Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for Galaxy J5 2015 smartphones in India. The size of the update is 874.18MB which includes latest security patch as well.

    Galaxy J5 Android 6.0 update

    The changelog of new Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update includes change in looks of system settings and notification bar, tweak in animation all over the system, performance improvement, advanced power saving mode(Doze mode which restricts the background data and extends battery life), Google Now on tap etc.

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    How to update Samsung Galaxy J5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

    You will get a notification on the latest software update if you have enabled the automatic software updates. If not, you can manually check for the updates. As update is large in size, it is highly recommended to download via Wi-Fi rather than mobile data. Below is the step by step guide on how to update Galaxy J5 to Android 6.01 Marshmallow.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update via OTA

    • Go to settings->About device.
    • Tap on to Check for Software update.
    • If updates are available, you will get a onscreen instruction to complete the update.

    It is worth noting that, Samsung has launched Galaxy J5 2016 which runs on Android 6.0 out of the box. One of most advertised feature of the device is S-Bike mode. Though Galaxy J5 2015 has got S-Bike mode, it lacks NFC. Hence, users are not able use the function fully. However, latest Galaxy J5 comes with NFC which allows users to use S-Bike mode as advertised.

    It is good to see manufacturers are rolling out latest software updates to its budget smartphones. This week, Asus has started rolling Android Marshmallow update to its Zenfone Max and Zenfone Laser smartphones.

    There is no official communication regarding the Galaxy J7 Android Marshmallow update. However, it expected to hit smartphone very soon.

  • Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Cons- Reasons for not to buy

    Samsung has launched its Galaxy J5 2016 edition smartphone in India. The smartphone comes in Radiant Gold, Midnight Black, and Pearl White colour variants.  It will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting 10th May 2016. By looking at the specification and features, here are the some of the cons of Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 edition.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

    Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is an incremental upgrade over its predecessor. Coming to the pros of Galaxy J5 2016 over its predecessor are mentioned below.

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    Advantages of Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 compared to Galaxy J5 2015

    • Better design and build quality.
    • Bigger battery. (3100 mAh battery Vs 2600 mAh battery).
    • Bigger display screen.(5.2 inch screen vs 5 inch screen).
    • Inclusion of NFC.
    • Higher RAM. (2GB of RAM instead of 1.5GB)

    Cons of Galaxy J5 2016 Edition

    As mentioned before, these are the cons of Galaxy J5 2016 editions based on the specification.

    • Same camera: Galaxy J5 2016 has the same camera specifications as that of its predecessor. It has 13MP primary camera with F1.9 and LED flash. It also has 5MP front facing camera.
    • No Full HD Display screen: Samsung has increased the size of the display screen of 2016 edition of Galaxy J5. But it continued the same screen resolution of 720p. Hence the pixel density is reduced compared to 2015 edition of Galaxy J5.
    • No major upgrade over CPU and GPU: The Galaxy J5 2016 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad core CPU clocked at 1.2GHz along with 2GB of RAM. There are many devices at this price range has  more powerful SoC.
    • No Fingerprint scanner: Being priced at Rs.13,990, it was expected to have fingerprint scanner.  The devices like Honor 5X, Coolpad Note 3 etc have fingerprint scanner and priced much lower than this device.
    • Omission of basic sensors: Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 does not feature basic sensors like light sensor, compass etc.
    • No LED Notification light: The LED notification light is not available in this device also.

  • Samsung Galaxy J3 Tips And Tricks With FAQ

    Samsung Galaxy J3 or Galaxy J3(6) or Galaxy J3(2016) is a dual sim Android smartphone which got launched in India recently. The main USP of this device is S-Bike Mode. Here are the  quick tips and tricks of Galaxy J3 which will help your to discover the device better.

    Samsung Galaxy J3 is powered by 64 bit chipset with 1.5GB RAM and Mali 400 GPU. Other specifications includes 5 inch Super AMOLED HD(1280 X 720P) screen, 8GB internal storage, microSD card support, 8MP primary camera, 5MP front facing camera and 2600mAh battery.

    S-Bike Mode

    Samsung Galaxy J3 Tips and Tricks With FAQ

    What are the different colour variants of Galaxy J3 available?

    Galaxy J3(2016) is available in White, Black and Golden colors.

    What is the price of Galaxy J3 in India? How to buy this phone?

    Samsung Galaxy J3 price in India is Rs.8,990. As of now, it is available exclusively on Snapdeal.com.

    What is the size of the sim card it accepts? Is it micro or Nano sim cards?

    Galaxy J3 is a dual sim Android smartphone and hence it accepts 2 sim cards. Both sim cards which it supports are microSIM cards.

    What are the sensors available on this device?

    It has only Accelerometer,Proximity sensors.

    What is S-Bike Mode?

    Galaxy J3 S-Bike mode is specifically designed for the two wheeler riders. What it does is, if rider gets a call when he is riding the bike, it plays the pre recorded message telling that the phone’s owner is riding a bike and cannot answer the call. However, caller can override this by pressing 1 in case of emergency.  The phone comes with Motion lock. This will ensure that, unless stop your riding, you will not be able to receive the call.

    How to activate S-Bike Mode in Galaxy J3?

    The Galaxy J3 has NFC. Also there is a bundled pre programmed NFC tag. You need to stick that NFC tag sticker to dashboard or helmet. Then whenever you are riding the bike, you need to just tap on the phone to enable S-Bike feature. You have option to enable this from quick toggle menu as well.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J3?

    If you want to capture screenshot, you just need to press and hold volume down button and power button simultaneously on the screen on which you want to perform print screen.  You can read more on this here. How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J smartphones.

    How to use Galaxy J3 as modem?

    Samsung Galaxy J3 has portable Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. You can use any one of this feature to share your mobile data with other compatible devices.  You can read more on this here.

    How to download Galaxy J3 PC suite?

    Samsung Galaxy J3 is compatible with a PC suite called smartswitch. I have already done a detailed post on features and how to download guide. You can refer to my post how to download Galaxy J3 PC suite.

     

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy J5 Tips And Tricks

    Samsung Galaxy J5 is a midrange Dual sim Android smartphone. The key features of the device are 5 inch 720p AMOLED display screen, 8GB of internal storage, 1.2GHz quad core processor with 1.5GB of RAM, 13MP primary with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. Here are the some of the tips and tricks of Samsung Galaxy J5 in the form of FAQ.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 Dual sim Tip and Tricks

     Samsung Galaxy J5 Tips, Tricks And FAQ

    Which type of sim cards it accepts? 

    Galaxy J5 accepts micro SIM cards.

    Does it accepts microSD card along with dual sim cards?

    The indian version of Galaxy J5 supports dual sim cards along wth microSD card.

    Is it possible to turn on heptic feedback on Galaxy J5?

    No. Unfortunately, Samsung has not provided an option to enable heptic feedback.

    Does it has physical LED notification?

    No.

    What are the different ways through which Galaxy J5 mobile data can be shared with other devices?

    There are 3 methods through which you can share mobile data with other devices. 1. Mobile hotspot, 2. USB tethering and 3. Bluetooth tethering. For detailed instructions on this you can refere my previous post how to use Samsung Galaxy J5 as Modem.

    Does it support USB OTG functionality?

    Yes.

    How to download Galaxy J5 PC suite?

    Samsung provides free mobile PC suite for Galaxy J5. You can read details instruction on how to download latest version of Galaxy J5 PC suite here.

    How to change the themes and wallpaper in Galaxy J5?

    The easiest way is by long pressing on the empty space of home screen. Tapping on the themes will give list of available themes. You can download many more themes by tapping on more themes. For changing the wallpaper, tap on to wallpaper. You can choose the default wallpapers or from the gallery.

    How to type Indian languages in Galaxy J5?

    You can type many indian languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya etc in Galaxy J5. For this, no need of any additional apps. You just need to add the language which you want to use.

    First you need add the input language which you want to use.

    • Go to Settings->Language and input
    • Tap on to Samsung keyboard. Then go to Select input languages.
    • Enable the language which you want to use by moving the slider to right.
    • Now whenever you open keyboard, swiping left or right on the spacebar will change the language.

    How to move apps to SD card?

    Not all the apps can be moved to SD card. Some apps can be moved to SD card by going to Settings->Applications->Application manager. Here select the app which you want to move SD card. Then tap on to MOVE TO SD CARD.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy J5?

    You can take screenshot by pressing volume down and power key simultaneosly. I have detailed post with video demo which you can refer it here. How to take screenshot on Galaxy J5.