How to upgrading Android on Samsung Galaxy Note II

Here i will describing to you how to upgrading Android on your Samsung Galaxy Note II. The benefits of doing this update is that we can get the latest updated and its features that available. Recently Samsung has launched "Firmware Update" for Samsung Galaxy Note II with new Android System Operation called Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2. The new of this Android version is there are new user interface called "TouchWiz", faster Browsing, and there are new Split screen where you can run two application on same time on the different screen.

Android Jelly Bean itself also provide multi-user support, new camera application, gesture typing, and a lock-screen widget. If you are never get the feel of new Android Jelly Bean then its worth to you by doing this upgrade.

How to upgrade to Android Jelly Bean

Here you can do this upgrade by two option, first, over the air (OTA) and second, via USB cable using Samsung Kies. And i recommended you to upgrade using second option, "Samsung Kies".

Before you go to upgrade process, i will explain to you what is Samsung Kies and its features. Samsung Kies is a proprietary software from Samsung for managing your phone from your computer. With this software you can upload the content of your phone like video, image, calendar, contact, and SMS to your Computer. So, Samsung Kies can sync your digital life to your computer. If you don't have Samsung Kies before, then you may follow some steps later to install Samsung Kies to your computer. Remember that you have charge your phone until it full and then in the future the upgrading you have made no any errors occurs after the upgrading.

To install Samsung Kies you must be connected to the Internet and download the Samsung Kies to your computer by typing this URL:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/SWUP/JSP

Then you will see a download button there, simply click "Download Kies" button. Once downloaded, you will get .exe setup, double click on it then wait until finished. After that open the Samsung Kies and connect your fully charge phone with microUSB. Then Samsung Kies should detect your phone and checked your phone for available update. Before upgrading your phone its good to you to save all important data from "Back up" menu.

To back up your data

From "Back up / Restore" tab menu, choose whatever that's important from your data or just select "Select all items" if you are unsure. After that click the "Back up" button to begin. Wait until you get a pop up messages that tell you the back up finished and click finish and you are done.

Now back to "Basic Info" menu where under the "Firmware information" you will see an orange button that said "Firmware upgrade". Press that button then a warning messages tell you that before you do this you must fully charge your phone and back up all your data. Along the upgrade process don't attached all others devices and not disconnected your USB cable both your computer and phone. Checked the box says that's you are have read all information then click "Start Upgrade".

This will take the time about 5-30 minutes depending on your Internet connections speed. While the upgrade process just left itself and don't doing anything task on your computer. It's good to prevent any mistakes by leaving both computer and phone until they completed the "Firmware upgrade". Once completed you will see a last pop up says that "Firmware upgrade" have been completed and describe what about Android version and your phone name.

Last step is click "OK", your phone will be reboot and you are done.

To see which version of Android you have just go to "Settings", now you can see the version on "About phone" under "Android Version".

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What should I do if my Smartphone gets wet?

Have you ever heard of people accidentally dropped they Smartphone into the water and get wet? This may sound like a nightmare in the middle of the night was pitch black in the middle of a haunted forest for you. Yes that's the approx, especially if the Smartphone was present boyfriend(girlfriend) or your parents, do not imagine the pain your hearts get torn. But if you do not try a chance to make your Smartphone back to life, although the probability is very small or if you do not like the chance you can buy a new smartphone, and even then if you have a lot of money .heheheh.

Here I will give you a tips for you on how to give first aid to Smartphone opsss hospital admissions in the water. Although I am not an expert and this is no longer a new trick again, then I just remind you of it, that's all. First, remove the Smartphone battery as soon as possible, as it will lead to surge and this is not good if left unchecked for so long. Second, remove the existing SIM card that still stuck in his body. Third, take some of rice and put it into the bowl, adjust the size of the bowl with the size of the Smartphone, then put the bowl of rice to meet with Smartphone and leave overnight, do not forget to pray.

After a night of trying to replace the battery and sim card and turn Smartphones like venom. If successful it will live a normal Smartphone and if not then it means that you have to take it to service center or maybe buy a new smartphone. That's all, Thank you.

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How to take care of your touchscreen phone

We are in the Tech day now where one of this part is being growth so fast because late in several years our researcher find a new technology based on touchscreen for applying on our Smartphone used today. Even this new technology that was merely an impossible to reach, but now its around us now. Have you watch a fiction movie last decade where touchscreen most popular? People think its impossible to the scientist to get the dream come true, and now what happen around us, all people- kids, student, and even my grandfather have a Smartphone touchscreen based technology.

This is a perfect technology for human, but its also never free from damage, mainly a touchscreen. There is so many factors that can damage our Touchscreen, and more vulnerable one of reasons. But don't worry about it, we are here will give you some tips to your Smartphone and you can avoid such damaged in various ways. Here's how to take care of touch screen mobile phone:

1. Do not be hard when you touch the screen of your Smartphone.
2. Keep phone from the materials that contains a magnet like televisions, speakers, or something contains magnet. Because the magnet possibly drop your Smartphone performance.
3. While you have been eat something, usually your hands contains such things like oil or while your body get sweat directly never touch your Smartphone because it can be a conductor then your phone maybe get stuck and sometimes freeze.
4. Wear your Smartphone with its pocket or give it a silicon condom to prevent from fraction fabric and other objects.
5. Don't put your smartphone near the objects that can generate high temperature like stoves, microwaves, or other hot things. or may bee sun (heheheh).
6. Remember that you don't put your Smartphone along keys on your pocket because the soft things meet the hard things usually results the soft things break then similar to your Smartphone and keys.
7. Cover the screen with a screen protector, to avoid scratches unexpected.
8. Do not use nails to touch the screen, so as not to injure the screen or later will leave streaks.
9. Avoid screen from direct sunlight, because of its LCD is liquid, so if prolonged exposure to sunlight will affected quality of its LCD.
10. Clean the screen with a soft object, such as a cloth to clean the glasses, and would be even better if made from a micro fiber as this will remove dirt or dust on the display.
11. Do not use a hair dryer (hair dryer) when your mobile phone or gadget submerged in water or wet from the rain, as the heat can damage the material on the screen.
12. Avoid places that suppresses such a tight pants pocket, because the screen can be damaged if frequently depressed.
13. Keep out of reach of children who do not understand about the gadgets, because it is usually fatal.

Remember that out there still have such reasons that make your Smartphone get damage, and pay attention about things if you are meet it then you think maybe dangers or not good for your gadgets. It's good habit if you are do the points above to your Smartphone and can be applied for all Smartphones like The Samsung Galaxy S4.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Reviews and Best mock-ups we've seen so far

Samsung Electronics said it would launch the latest generation of Samsung Galaxy S on March 14, 203 in New York, United States.

The emergence of the fourth generation Galaxy S is predicted to heat up the competition in the U.S. smartphone market, as Apple has just surpassed sales of Samsung Electronics in the fourth quarter of 2012.

"This is the first product launch 'flagship' of the Samsung Galaxy S in the U.S., after three years previously always launched outside the U.S.," said Chenny Kim, a spokesman for Samsung Electronics, reported by Reuters on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

As you know, last year, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy S3 in London, England. "But this time we changed the launch in New York City, due to many requests from mobile operators in the U.S. who want to launch the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the U.S.," said Kim.

Presumably, the decision was taken Samsung to remain strong in the U.S. market, due to the nearby competitor, Apple, reported being inundated with requests from mobile operators in the U.S..

Previously, the product was first launched Samsung Galaxy phones CTIA exhibition in the U.S. in 2010. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S2 at Mobile World Congress exhibition in Spain in 2011, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 in London last year.

The latest models of Samsung Galaxy S is rumored to be having a camera and a screen resolution higher than its predecessor. In addition, the quad-core processors will also be faster than S3.

Samsung rumored to be launching its newest phone on March 14, 2013. Where in the last year of the Korean giant is also launching their phones which have stolen the title of "Phone of the year" in the past year between the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy S3. Regarding Samsung Galaxy S4 is likely to be an increase on the previous versions. If you want to know what the Samsung Galaxy S4 that, let's read the following article carefully.

Release Date Samsung Galaxy S4:

According to reports circulating that the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be held on March 14, 2013 in New York and unfortunately it will be the middle of the night if you are in the UK. Samsung will be live streaming in Times Square in New York to show the goods.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Specs:

As we would expect that Samsung will enhance the ability of these latest handsets. First of all may be a new phone from Samsung will use a quad-core chip that may sound like the last generation that uses this chip. This phone uses ARM's A15 basic architecture that brings high source for all kinds of tasks that we do every time, this is not a Samsung ups we want is not it? We hope that the new handset from Samsung is faster than the previous generation, this time based on octo-core. Instead of creating a powerful handset though, eight cores is divided into: one for large materials (A15-spec chips) and the other one if we want low power (A7). Samsung Galaxy S4 will have Octo-core 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, and 32GB of storage memory.

More shocking news that Samsung has narrowed the flash memory and increase the speed, which is the thinnest phone has great storage and can write 10x faster, not great. Samsung Galaxy S4 will also be running Android 4.2.1 or may be running on Android Jelly Bean 4.1 or 4.2.

Do not forget also about the NFC which is Samsung with Visa in terms of ease of payment. If you see later Samsung has been trying to bring new things where mergers Samsung Wallet and other applications brought you doing anything more with the latest handsets from Samsung. Genrasi latest handset will use the TouchWiz skin. Other strange news is that Samsung S4 will also use a different operating system called "Tizen", is because Samsung also use it on other phones.

Moreover, Samsung also took S4 to the latest version of Google's Adroid called "Key Lime Pie". We also agree that we want more.

The camera is also changing, S4 will use the front camera of 2 MP and 13 MP rear camera. For video capabilities, the fourth gen Galaxy's use is capable of 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second makes.

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Nokia Lumia 720 Reviews

The Nokia Lumia 720 was announced alongside with The Nokia Lumia 520 and here we are going to closer look about The Nokia Lumia 720.

Size and Build:

The new Nokia Lumia 720 have slim, sleek, and this design different from chunky profile of the Nokia Lumia 920, with dimension 127.9 x 67.5 x9mm. It's also lightweight only 128g. This Nokia Lumia 720 will be available in five colours- black, white, red, blue and yellow.

Features:

Although it's has standard spec, but it's camera sport plus aperture Carl Zeiss optic, it's can performed well in low lightning conditions while it has 6.7 MP of sensor. When you face the front of camera you can simply get the HD video without break your heart in any video calling you are doing and it's nice handset while it's available soon.

Screen:

Well while the most of the Nokia handset we know also become in medium level of screen which average from 3 inch to 4.5 inch. This Nokia Lumia 720 have only 4.5 inch screen like those on the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S3. Sounds good it has IPS technology means it's have nice looks for viewing with bright and colourful.

Performance:

The phone runs on the dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chip set, clocking in at 1GHz, and it's also better for us without punish your brain to tweak this device.



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Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

Blackberry has finally launched its new operating system and embedded to its new Smartphone called the Blackberry Z10. But if we think a minute, what a special from this new Z10. Now i am going to compare its with one of the most popular Android device like Samsung Galaxy Z10. Lets find out.

Build: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

Both this mobile device have different face. Where the Samsung Galaxy has overall 71x137 mm compare to Blackberry Z10 66x130 mm and Galaxy S3 has larger screen than Z10. If we look at more Samsung is thinner than Z10 which measured 9.2mm and the Galaxy itself measured to 8.6mm. The weight both of this device are effectively the same weight at 133g and 135g respectively.

Screen: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

As we know the Samsung has larger screen than Z10. Today Blackberry seem have quite small display on its Smarphone device which the Z10 have only 4.2in and smaller than Galaxy S3 is 4.8in. For the resolution Samsung has 720x1280 and Z10 has 768x1280. Luckily Z10 wins on pixel were 355ppi than Samsung only 306ppi.

Processor: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

Samsung has Exynos 4 Quad, a quadcore chip clocked at 1.4GHz based on ARM Cortex-A9 architecture and the Blackberry Z10 distinctly sounding 1.5GHz dual core processor but Z10 has as much RAM as the Samsung at 2GB so this evens things up a bit.

Storage: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

In this section surely that the Samsung Galaxy get one point since Galaxy S3 itself has option for storage at 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. Unfortunately, the Blackberry has decide only launch the Z10 in a 16GB model but you can add more storage of this both mobile device that providing microSD card slot up to 64GB memory.

Cameras: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

On the photography side sound like has a tighter fight. Where the Galaxy S3 has 8Mp camera and the Blackberry Z10 only matches it. Both can record video in up to Full HD 1080p. The front cameras are the same, at 1.9 Mp for Galaxy S3 and 2Mp for the Z10.

Software: Samsung Galaxy S3 and Blackberry Z10

The Galaxy S3 is embedded Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean the latest edition of Google's operating system. The user interface is used by The Samsung Galaxy S3 is TouchWiz which features you won't find on Android handsets. Blackberry's Z10 is pre-loaded with the firm's brand new mobile operating system, Blackberry 10.

However the interface on the Blackberry Z10 doesn't present any unique new features. BlackBerry has created an OS similar to that of Android and iOS but laid out differently with features presented an an alternative way.

The other issue is that the Google Play Store is leagues ahead as an app store and a platform which developers prioritise over Blackberry 10.

Battery: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Blackberry Z10

The Galaxy S3's 7.8Wh (2100mAh) battery typically lasted us two days with a power saving mode helping keep the phone going as long as possible. We were disappointed to find the 6.7Wh (1800mAh) battery of the BlackBerry Z10 only lasted us a day, and only just at that.

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RBS Six Nations Live Challenge

In general, a group of knowledgeable rugby fans. As long as they are not part of the 2003 World Cup bandwagon, they will be happy to give a detailed history of the sport without batting an eyelid.

But now, rugby fans, it's time to show off your knowledge and take from each other. Go to the immediate challenge for one of this year's Six Nations game, and you will take part in the quiz rugby live worldwide.

There is the usual dose and the Six Nations rugby trivia of course, but also some predictive questions. The application will ask you, for example - where the ball will end of this conversion? Who will score next? Points accrued for genuine knowledge and insight into the game, as well as historical knowledge.

Anyone can tweet login and play directly from the application, as well as examine kill rugby punditry and predictions expect.

And the best part? Just take part in the quiz live during the game puts you in the hat to win the ball game. A native egg muddy Six Nations battle - who would not want that?

You may also dowload this app : Android |  iOS

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New Smartphones to buy in 2013

Hey all have you consider to buy a  new Smartphone in this year. Here i want to help you to choose best Smartphone in this first quarter in this year. To consider what about the phone you are choosing , you might think smartest from your budget, the need and also high quality of it classes. Here is a little guide from about the hottest Smartphone in 2013. Based on the market, there are many Smartphone with the same features like 56 Mega pixels of camera, comes new with 4G technology, and based on Quad core. 

Top ten New Smartphones:

1. Huawei Ascend P2

Last year Huawei firm from China claim that the P1 S is the thinnest phones in the world and now it come back to make new Smartphone called Huawei Ascend P2. This phone have this features : 13MP rear and 1.3MP front camera, 4.7-inch 315 ppi display, 1GB RAM and Jelly Bean 4.1. Huawei firm claim that this Huawei Ascend P2 is the fastest phone because it's have 1.5 GHz of processor.

Price: €399 | Release Date: Q2 2013

2. Nokia Lumia 720

This phone packed with similar specs of it's child called Nokia Lumia 520. What is the different thing between this two Lumia?. There is a little feature used by Lumia 720, it only has bucket load. The features of this phone are 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU, 512MB RAM and an 800 x 480 WVGA IPS display. If we see more, this phone have 9mm thin and the weight is 128 grams. The other specials about this handset it's wear the customary Carl Zeiss lens in the 6.7MP rear snapper, and a 1.3MP front facing camera to match, making this a well priced mid-range package.

Price: £220 | Release Date: Q2 2013

3. Nokia 105 & 301

The Nokia 105 is restricted to calls and texts, but has an incredible 35 day battery life, whilst the 301 comes with 3G internet and a 3.2MP camera with nifty voice controls.

Price: 105: £13, 301: £55 | Release Date: TBC

4. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

Instead of trying to protect your smartphone, why do not you just buy the hardcore phone?. With a screen size of 4 inches and a 5MP camera its very useful so that you can also use in extreme conditions such as taking pictures in the water. The phone also comes with enhanched GPS technology for more accurate satellite tracking.

Price: TBC | Release Date: March 2013

5. Fujitsu Stylistic

Mobile industry is not just about making it a bigger screen, sleek, and fast. But it must have sylistic concept. Fujitsu also this time targeting this phone to our grandparents as well. Also has a steady spesisifications the android os ice cream sandwich with a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon CPU and simplified widget button.

Price: TBC | Release Date: TBC

6. LG Optimus F7 & F5

Both these handsets based on Android Jelly Bean version 4.1.2. The Optimus F7 has a 4.7-inch True IPS display, an overclocked 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and an 8MP camera, whilst it's 4.3-inch brother comes with a little less snap in its CPU, and a smaller camera sensor.

Price: TBC | Release Date: Q2 2013

7. Fujitsu Arrows X

Phone from Fujitsu has a beautiful corner, with 2Gb RAM and CPU capacity quadcore Tegra 3. Having a thickness of only 5 inches with a display resolution of 1080p. On the other hand also features a fingerprint to ensure the phone is more secure than others person. Pretty cool, right? Oh, by the way… we’ll probably never see this phone in the UK. Never mind eh?

Price: TBC | Release Date: TBC

8. LG Optimus G Pro

The phone that will be the trend in the U.S. and became a giant in the UK as well. Perfectly complemented by a 5.5-inch, 440 ppi screen, and the latest Qualcomm 600 processor. The rear camera is a healthy 13MP, along with a 2.1MP front-facing snapper, perfect for showing off LG's latest brainchild - a feature that lets you film on both cameras at the same time, for perfect YouTube reaction videos.

Price: TBC | Release Date: TBC (US Q2 2013)

9. Nokia Lumia 520

Nokia to conquer emerging markets with both Lumia 520 price and specifications. There's a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU (the same one that features in the Lumia 720) and 512MB RAM, with a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) IPS.

Price: £120 | Release Date: Q1/2 2013

10. ZTE Open w/ Firefox OS

This is a phone that has the operating system from Mozilla OS. Where this phone came and carried by ZTE Smartphone is open. To get it you first have to move to Spain, Venezuela, or Colombia, joking. The Open's CPU is a tad underwhelming, clocking in under 1GHz, but is bolstered by 256 whole rams, a 3.5-inch, 480 x 320 display that may or may not be taken straight from a Nintendo GameBoy and a modest 3.2MP camera.

Price: TBC | Release Date: TBC


Maybe that's what I can write this time, may help. See you next time.

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