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Being a long period of time, smartphones have been an essential part of our daily life, whether on working, or stay at home on weekends, we use the smartphones to contact with others, listen to our favorite music or watch the most enjoyable videos and so on. We can even say that, for most of us, taking a smartphone is no different than carrying our wallet. But like most electronic devices, something or the other can go wrong with the best of them even if you take care of them even you take care of them seriously. So when that happened, what should we do?
When parts of our smartphones go wrong, we will immediately think of taking them to a service center. But many problems are either not covered in the warranty, or a heavy bill and inconvenience awaits the user. In fact, most of the time, the condition of your favorite gadget may actually not be as bad as it seems and you can easily fix the problem yourself by following some simple steps, and here are some tips.What you do if you’re Phone gets wet?
If your phone gets wet accidentally, remove your phones battery immediately and then use a towel to dry the physical parts of the smartphone and once finish it, bury your phone and the battery in a bowl full of rice. The rice will absorb all the water and moisture from the device. You should never try to switch the phone on as it may cause short-circuiting in the phone and may lead to a bigger loss for you.

One of the best things you can do is to place the wet smartphone on the back of your PC monitor or TV Lcd over the heat vents. The conventional heat waves coming out of these devices are perfect to dry and fix your phone. Else, you can place the smartphone in front of the air conditioner as well. Since the cold air coming from the AC is dry, it will dry up your phone quicker than you may expect.

To be on the safer side you can later use a hair dryer to remove the remaining moisture and water from the phone, however, never use a dryer as the first solution. This will worsen the situation by blowing the water droplets into deeper areas of your phone.Scratches on the Lcd
The scratches that will appear on Lcd sooner if you using your smartphone without a Lcd guard.

But don’t be afraid, toothpaste can help you fix those scratches and make you phones Lcd as shiny as your teeth. Just put toothpaste on the Lcd and gently rub it in circular motion with a soft cloth or cotton and then wipe the whole thing with a soft and slightly damp cloth.

Note: Make sure it is a toothpaste and not a tooth gel.Stuck pixels
Stuck pixels are the dead pixels that appear on the smartphone Lcd as a stationary black dot or a bright white or red spot. You can try removing them by gently massaging the area around the stuck pixel with a soft cloth. By this method, you are allowing the pixel to reorient itself and regain color.Phone shuts-off randomly
If your phone shut off randomly for times, it shows that you have dropped your phone a good number of times or the battery is loose. When this happened, all that you have to do is to take a small bit of paper and fold it. Then open the back cover of your phone and insert the folded bit of paper between the edge of the battery and the edge of the phone, on the opposite side where the terminals of the battery are located. This will keep the battery firmly in place and stop your phone from shutting down.How to extend battery life?
Have you encountered this problem, recently you bought a new phone battery but it is losing charge within weeks? When face this problem, you can try keeping it in the refrigerator.

Keeping them in cold environment not only extends their life but also increases their power. But make sure that the batteries are wrapped in a poly bag or a zip lock bag while they are inside the refrigerator.

You can also try to solve the problem by turning off Lcds auto-rotate function, Bluetooth, reducing the Lcd brightness and GPS. If you are not really bothered about using the Wi-Fi and have an internet pack activated, you can switch off the Wi-Fi as well. However, if the problem still persists, it is likely a software issue and you must take your phone to a technician.Fixing crashed Android apps
An Android app can crash within minutes of downloading and can cause your phone to hang. Reasons can be many but you can fix it by following these steps. Pull the battery slowly from the phone. This step is called soft reset and doesnt affect data in your phone, but can help you resolve issues such as a crashed app.
Once your phone restarts, you can go to Google Play > My Apps and then click on the app to update it. If an update is not available then simply uninstall the app and then reinstall it.

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It is very important for you to know some tips on your device like LG Optimus G Pro. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. Improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on your LG Optimus G Pro.

Here are some How Tos for your LG Optimus G Pro. Visit this site more often for more:

How to Factory Reset LG Optimus G Pro

Resetting your LG Optimus G Pro will restore the default settings of your device. It will also delete all your files on your phone, so it is recommended to backup all your important files on your computer.

Luckily in LG Optimus G Pro, you can backup your data through your phone on privacy settings before wiping all the data on your phone. But if you want to erase all the content on your phone, then there’s no need for you to backup your data.

To backup your data:

You can only backup app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

Step 1. Tap on the Home Icon > Three Horizontal Lines or Settings.
Step 2. Select System settings > Backup & reset.
Step 3. Double check if the Backup account is correct.
Step 4. Then tap Back up my data. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Step 5. If you want to set to the automatic restore backups, tap Automatic restore. (A blue checkmark will appear.)


To Factory Reset Your LG Optimus G Pro:

Step 1. Tap on the Home Icon > Three Horizontal Lines or Settings.
Step 2. Select System settings > Backup & reset.
Step 3. If you want to proceed in restoring the factory settings, tap Factory data reset.
Step 4. Then tap Reset phone.
Step 5. Enter the unlock sequence if you have, then tap Erase everything to confirm.


How to Hard Reset LG Optimus G Pro

We have our own reasons why we hard reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset. Use this method only if the factory reset wont work.

Restoring the default settings or factory reset your LG Optimus G Pro will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.

Step 1. Turn the phone off.
Step 2. Press and hold Volume Down Key and Power/Lock Key at the same time.
Step 3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET Lcd appears.
Step 4. Read the warning and press the Power/Lock Key to confirm. Press the Volume Keys to cancel.
Step 5. Press the Power/Lock Key to confirm once more or press the Volume Keys to cancel.
Step 6. Your device will perform a hard reset.


How To Make Your LG Optimus G Pro a WiFi Hotspot

Do you want to share your Internet connection for your friends? With LG Optimus G Pro, you can now share your connection with up to 5-8 devices by turning on the portable Wi-Fi hotspot. You will notice an icon in the Status bar when your phone is sharing a data connection.

Follow these steps on how to make your LG Optimus G Pro a WiFi hotspot:

Step 1. Tap on the Home Icon > Menu Key.
Step 2. Select All settings > Tap Networks tab.

Step 3. Then choose Tethering & Networks.
Step 4. Go to Mobile Hotspot checkbox to activate the feature.

A blue checkmark indicates that the feature is active. Tap Set up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID, password, security type, and other hotspot options.

Setting Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, Password to Unlock Your LG Optimus G Pro

You can slide the Lcd without entering any information, utilize facial recognition, draw your own unlock Pattern or enter a PIN or Password to add more security to your device.

To set Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password:

• From the Home Lcd tap the Menu Key.
• Select Lock Lcd settings.
• Go to Select Lcd lock. 
• Then choose from Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password and enter the desired information.

WARNING: You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your Lcd unlock information. If you used up all 5
opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.


How to Add Applications to the HomeLcd on LG Optimus G Pro

By adding applications on your homeLcd, youre creating a hassle-free phone experience. Important apps or apps that you usually open are accessible if you put it right on your homeLcd instead of going thru lot of  tapping and clicking. Now heres how you can add applications that you use most often on your LG Optimus G Pro smartphone.

To add shortcuts to apps or Widgets on the Home Lcd:

1. Select a location (Home Lcd canvas) to add an item by swiping the Home Lcd from left to right or vice versa.
2. Touch and hold an empty part of the Home Lcd.
3. Tap the type of item you want to add on the Lcd: Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or Wallpapers.
4. Tap the desired App or Widget.
5. You will see a new icon on the Home Lcd.

To place it on a different canvas, touch and hold it to drag it to the desired location and release your finger from the Lcd.

TIP: To add a preloaded application or an application you have downloaded from Play Store to the Home Lcd, simply touch and hold the icon you want in the Apps Lcd and drag it to the desired Home Lcd canvas.


How to Turn On Direct/Android Beam on LG Optimus G Pro

When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. For example, you can beam Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, Polaris Office 4 files, and more. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back) and then touch your Lcd. The app determines what gets beamed.

To activate Direct/Android Beam:

• From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key.
• Select All settings, then go to Share & Connect 
• Finally, Direct/Android Beam.

NOTE: You must enable NFC to activate Direct/Android Beam.

How to Connect a Wi-Fi Network on LG Optimus G Pro

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point, or "hotspot." Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone in order to connect to them.

Turn on Wi-Fi:

From the Home Screen , open the Notifications panel and tap on the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on. A blue colored Wi-Fi icon indicates that Wi-Fi is on.

You can also use this method:

• From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key.
• Tap All settings.
• Choose Networks tab. 
• Then tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on.

To connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Turn off Wi-Fi when youre not using it to extend the life of your battery.

Step 1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key and tap All settings > Networks tab.
Step 2. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and begin scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.


How to Extend Battery Life of LG Optimus G Pro

Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For LG Optimus G Pro device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:

• Turn off radio communications that you arent using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS.  Wi-Fi will be set to On the first time you use your newly purchased phone.
• Lower Lcd brightness and set a shorter Lcd timeout.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
• Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced.
• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.

To view the battery charge level

Step 1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key and tap All settings > General tab > Battery.
Step 2. The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the Lcd.

To monitor and control what uses the battery

Step 1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key and tap All settings > General tab > Battery .

Step 2. Tap the battery icon.

Step 3. A list all of the applications or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount. You can also use it to turn off applications or services, if they are consuming too much power. Tap any of the listed items for more options.

Creating Application Folders on the Home Lcd of Your LG Optimus G Pro

You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish. 

On the Home Lcd:

Step 1. Touch and hold an icon to unlock it from its positions. Then drag it over another icon and release it.

Step 2. A folder will be created.

On the Apps Lcd:

Step 1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key  to open the Apps Lcd.

Step 2. Tap , then touch and hold the desired icon to release it from its position.

Step 3. Drag the icon over another icon and release it to create a folder.

Customizing the Apps Lcd on Your LG Optimus G Pro

Step 1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key.

Step 2. Tap the Apps tab at the top of the Lcd to go to the Apps Lcd, if it is not already selected. 

Step 3. Touch the Menu Key to customize the Apps Lcd using Search, Sort by, Show large icons, App menu wallpaper, Hide/Show apps.

Adding and Editing Email Accounts 

To add an email account:

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key  > Email icon.
2. Select the desired email provider.

If an email account is already set up, the wizard is not activated automatically.

In this case, tap the Menu Key > Settings > + sign.

To change account settings

1. Open the Email application.
2. Tap the Menu Key > Settings.
3. Tap General settings to adjust the settings that affect all accounts. Or tap an individual account to adjust settings only for that account.

To delete an email account

1. Open the Email application.
2. Tap the Menu Key > Settings > Trash bin icon.
3. Select the account(s) you want to delete and tap Remove.
4. Tap Yes to confirm.

Adding an account to your phone

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key > All settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT.
3. Tap any social networking service you want to use.
4. Enter your email address and password that you set up for your social networking account, then tap Log in.

Syncing accounts on your phone

You can sync information from your social networking accounts with your Contacts and other functions on your phone, if applicable.

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key > All settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2. Checkmark Auto-sync data to activate automatic synchronization.
3. Tap the account you want to sync.
4. Check the desired options, such as Contacts.

A checkmark indicates that synchronization has been enabled.

Removing accounts on your phone

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Menu Key > All settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap the account(s) you want to delete, then Menu Key > Remove account > OK.

Setting a photo as the wallpaper

1. Tap the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it.
2. Tap the Menu Key > Set image as > Home Lcd wallpaper.
3. Crop the image as desired and tap OK.

Recording a video and taking a picture while recording

1. From the Home Lcd, tap Camera icon and slide the Mode Switch button down to change to Video mode. The Capture icon will change to Record icon.
2. The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on the Lcd.
3. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video.
4. Tap Record icon once to start recording.
5. A timer showing the length of the video is displayed at the top left corner of the Lcd.
6. Tap Stop to stop recording.

TIP: Tap the Picture icon on the Lcd to take a picture while youre recording.

How to save music/video files to the phone

Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable.
Youll receive a notification that the USB is connected and the USB connection type prompt is displayed. Tap Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) and open the folder you wish to view from your computer.

Save music or video files from the PC to the phone.
- You may copy or move files from the PC to the phones removable storage using a card reader.
- If there is a video file with a subtitle file (.smi file with the same name as the video file), place them in the same folder to display the subtitle automatically when playing the video file.
- When downloading music or video files, copyright must be secured. Please note that a corrupted file or file with a wrong extension may cause damage to the phone.

Using SmartShare

The SmartShare application uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a wireless network. Both Phones must be DLNA certified to support this feature. 

To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare .

2. Tap the Menu Key > Settings.

3. Tap Contents share to allows sharing contents with nearby devices. 

 - Tap Sharing requests to select an action to perform when receiving sharing requests.
 - Tap Receive files if you would like to allow the other devices to upload media files to my phone.
4. Tap Shared contents and select what type of file you want to share.
NOTE: Make sure that the Receive files option in the Settings menu is checked.
5. SmartShare is now activated and ready to share contents.

To control your renderer devices

Let your renderer device (e.g. TV) play multimedia contents from your remote content library (e.g. PC)

NOTE: Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g. TV and PC)

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare icon.
2. Tap the Player button and select the device from the renderer device list.
3. Tap the Library button and select the device from the remote content library.
4. You can browse the content library.
5. Tap the Menu Key > Play.

To share contents from your phone to your renderer device (e.g. TV) 

NOTE: Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured.

1. While viewing pictures and videos in the Gallery application, tap at the top of the Lcd.
2. Select the device from the renderer device list to play the files.

NOTE: Follow the similar steps to use the Music, Videos or Polaris Office to share contents.

NOTICE: Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application. Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will
not appear in the renderer device list. Your device might not be able to play some contents.

To download contents from the remote content library

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare .
2. Tap the Library button and select the device from the remote content library.
3. You can browse the content library.
4. Tap and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Download.

NOTICE: A few types of contents are not supported.

To upload contents from the remote content library

1. From the Home Lcd, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare .
2. Tap the Library button and select My phone.
3. You can browse the content library.
4. Tap and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload.
5 Select a device from the remote content library to be uploaded.

NOTICE: Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not upload files. A few types of contents are not supported.

It is very important if you know some tips on your device like Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. Improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0.


Here are some How Tos for your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. These How Tos may still not yet complete and I am still working on the others:

How to Factory Reset Samsung Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.

Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.

The steps below are the instructions on how to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0:

Step 1. On your HomeLcd, tap on MENU icon.

Step 2. Select "Settings", then scroll down and tap "Backup and reset" option.

Step 3. Then tap on “Factory Data Reset”.

Step 4. Read warning carefully before tapping the “Reset Device”.

Step 5. If you want to proceed in resetting your device, tap on “Delete All” to confirm the Reset.

Now, you just need to wait while your device is resetting. It should reboot itself and you will have a new start on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0.

You may also use the shortcut method using the code: Enter *2767*3855# on your device.



How to Reduce the Battery Consumption on Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings.

Extend battery life when the Pen is attached:

• From your Home Lcd, tap on Apps icon.

• Select Settings, then go to S Pen.

• Then tap on Battery saving.

When enabled, a check mark appear on the check box. And when the pen is attached, your tablet does not try to detect it.



How to Reformat Memory Card on Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Formatting the memory card on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will delete all the files that is stored on the memory card. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to format your memory card.

You may not be able to reformat your memory card on your computer. So try it through your device:

1. On your Home Lcd, tap Apps.

2. Select Settings.

3. Go to Storage.

4. Then tap Format SD card.

5. Just follow the on-Lcd instruction on how to confirm the format.



How to Secure Your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (Face Unlock, Face and Voice Unlock, Pattern and Password)

It is very important if you know some tips on your device like HTC First. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. Improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on your HTC First.

Here are some How Tos for your HTC First. These How Tos may still not yet complete and I am finding some time to work on the others:

It is very important if you know some tips on your device like Samsung Galaxy Fame. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. Improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on your  Samsung Galaxy Fame.


Here are some How Tos for your  Samsung Galaxy Fame. These How Tos may still not yet complete and I am still working on the others:


How to Factory Reset (Hard Reset) Samsung Galaxy Fame
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.

Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Fame will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.

The steps below are the instructions on how to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Fame:

Step 1. On your HomeLcd, tap on MENU icon.

Step 2. Select "Settings", then scroll down and tap "Backup and reset" option.

Step 3. Then tap on “Factory Data Reset”.

Step 4. Read warning carefully before tapping the “Reset Device”.

Step 5. If you want to proceed in resetting your device, tap on “Erase everything” to confirm the Reset.

Now, you just need to wait while your device is resetting. It should reboot itself and you will have a new start on your Samsung Galaxy Fame.

You may also use the shortcut method using the code: Enter *2767*3855# on your device.


Hard Reset:

How to Reduce the Battery Consumption on Samsung Galaxy Fame

Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Samsung Galaxy Fame device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings.


How to Reformat Memory Card on Samsung Galaxy Fame

Formatting the memory card on your Samsung Galaxy Fame will delete all the files that is stored on the memory card. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to format your memory card.

You may not be able to reformat your memory card on your computer. So try it through your device:

1. On your Home Lcd, tap Apps.

2. Select Settings.

3. Go to Storage.

4. Then tap Format SD card > Format SD card.

5. Tap Erase everything to confirm the action.



How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)

Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
How to Secure Your Samsung Galaxy Fame (Face Unlock, Face and Voice Unlock, Pattern and Password)