HTC Desire 200, Ultra Affordable Android Phone with 1GHz Speed – Specs & Features

 

HTC Desire 200 is the latest affordable budget smartphone which was earlier spotted by the Taiwanese site. Though the exact list of specs and certification is still not know, we got to know some of the specs which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. The exact details about the availability of this device is still not known but we will keep you updated on the same. 

HTC which recently said that it wants to substantially increase the market share by a considerable amount, by launching such smartphones constantly will ensure that the presence of the company is felt by consumers and users will consider HTC while buying the smartphones.

Specs and Features of HTC Desire 200:

 To Start with, this device comes with 3.5inches of Screen Size and 1GHz of Single Core Processor. The only issue at present is that this seem to come with the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.4 OS and not with the latest Jellybean 4.1 / 4.2 Android OS. The best part is the pricing, this device will be placed in the low cost segment and in India there are not many devices which are priced in this segment. It will not only be a challenge for HTC but also will be a huge opportunity for HTC when it comes to sell this smartphone. We have summed up the list of features below...(Read More)

HTC Desire 200, Ultra Affordable Android Phone with 1GHz Speed – Specs & Features

Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Liquid Smooth Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

 

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 smartphone users can now make the most of their smartphone as in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can install the latest version of Liquid Smooth Custom ROM firmware which ropes in the magic of Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware. The best part of this is that it comes with the added additives of Jellybean 4.2.2 experience. So, before we proceed on to check on what are the instructions to apply this update, follow the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below;

Note: Though applying this firmware update will void the Warranty, you can at any point of time revert back to the factory firmware.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the Samsung KIES as your device may not detect with the KIES after applying this update as till now this update might not have arrived for your Country.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

• As this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that you have rooted your device. To check on whether your Galaxy S2 is rooted or not, you will have to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.

 Assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can proceed on to next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update...(Read More)

Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Liquid Smooth Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

Exclusive: Karbonn S6 to Slug it Out with “Canvas 4″ in < Rs.20,000 Price Segment – Specs & Features

 

If Samsung can come up with an affordable version of Galaxy GRAND with Quattro, Micromax with its newer variant of CANVAS as “Canvas 4”, Karbonn Mobiles too can come up with its successor of Karbonn S5 which is “Karbonn Titanium S6” which comes with an improved feature set along with better grade of overall built quality. It now seems that the space between 12-19K INR is getting tight and more and more mobile manufacturers are bringing in the smart devices. While Samsung is launching high end devices at Rs.40K+ INR, these manufacturers want to match the same at sub Rs. 20,000.

Specs and Features of Karbonn Titanium S6:
 To start with, Karbonn Titanium S6 smartphone comes with the 5 inches of HD Screen along with the thin bezel and with lesser thickness. This smartphone will be coming up with the Quad Core Processor along with the 13MP of Camera and 2-5MP of front facing camera. In terms of standard connectivity options, this device will be coming with Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS option. We are not having exact specs and features of this phone but we have mentioned below the rough specs which are compiled after referring fellow blogs and speculations.... (Read More)

Exclusive: Karbonn S6 to Slug it Out with “Canvas 4″ in < Rs.20,000 Price Segment – Specs & Features

Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XWLSW Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

 

XWLSW Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 smartphone is finally released few days back and can now be rooted easily. Let’s check out on what is the procedure to root the device with the simple steps. Before proceeding, let’s check out on what are the detailed list of pre requisites which you need to follow. Once rooted, you can then install the custom ROM firmwares which we will be checking out in the coming days.

Note: Since we understand that rooting will void the warranty

Quick Pre Requisites:

• All the data in your Samsung Galaxy S2 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t use Samsung KIES for backing the data as custom ROM firmware doesn’t support the KIES and won’t allow you to restore the backed up data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 40% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update.

Disclaimer: Rooting your device may void the warranty, we should not be responsible for any damage caused to the device due to non-following of instructions. Since we understand that warranty void is a critical issue, you can undo the root / revoke the root access by re applying the factory firmware of whose the link is mentioned below.

 Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to root your device...(Read More)

Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XWLSW Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

HTC Butterfly S with 2GB RAM, Quad Core Processor & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

 

HTC Butterfly S smartphone is the latest smartphone in the family of HTC which is pegged to come very soon. This device comes with almost the same specs as that of HTC Butterfly and HTC One smartphone. Though we still don’t have the exact list of specs and features, let’s check out the specs and features which are revealed. This device too comes with the Ultra pixel camera along with the Jellybean Android OS. While rumors point that HTC One Max will be launching soon, this will be the second smartphone which is on the deck from HTC.

Specs and Features of HTC Butterfly S:

 With 5 inched Screen and HTC Sense 5.0 along with the Jellybean Android OS, this device will also be coming with the HTC Zoe and Blink feed capabilities.  With 1.9GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM along with the Adreno 320 GPU, this device is fully pakced and even in some cases better than HTC One smartphone which is the current flagship smartphone from HTC....(Read More)

HTC Butterfly S with 2GB RAM, Quad Core Processor & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features  

HTC One Max with 5.9-Inched Screen, the Competition to Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – Details

 

Htc is sending a strong message to Samsung when it comes to launching smartphones as after the launch of HTC One smartphone which is liked by many users when compared Galaxy S4. Despite Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone being one of the highest selling device as of now, it seems like HTC too is trying hard. 

HTC has managed to get some substantial amount of attention when it comes to High End Polished smartphone, now all HTC need to do is to push out the new smartphones regularly. In the latest, HTC is planning to come up with a new smartphone to fight against the upcoming Galaxy Note 3 smart phablet which is due for the launch in Berlin this year to mark the IFA event.

 Let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this new smartphone from HTC, dubbed as HTC One MAX.

Specs & Features:

 With 5.9inches of Screen Size... (Read More)

HTC One Max with 5.9-Inched Screen, the Competition to Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – Details

 

Manual Update Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 with XXBMF1 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Firmware

Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 can now be updated with the Official Android 4.1.2 XXBMF1 Jelly Bean Firmware which comes with the added stability and bug fixes. Just in case if you still haven’t got the update of this firmware, you can now manually update the same. The best part of this update is that this is the Official firmware and not the beta or custom ROM firmware. Before we proceed to check on what are the instructions to apply with this firmware, you will need to follow the list of pre requisites which we have mentioned below.

Note: Applying with this firmware won’t root / void the warranty in any manner.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• Create a backup of all your data with the help of below mentioned steps. Though, you can back up the data with KIES as well, we recommend you to backup manually with the help of below mentioned steps as sometimes KIES refuses to detect the device.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• From the path “Settings > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode. Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

 Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next step  where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update.... (Read More)

Manual Update Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 with XXBMF1 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Firmware  

Manual Update LG Optimus G with Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

Manual Update LG Optimus G with Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide 

LG Optimus G smartphone can now be updated with Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware, though there is no official word on by when there will be an official update from LG, you can still go ahead and apply this firmware in your device. Before checking out on how you can apply with this update, you will need to go through the list of pre requisites which we have mentioned below. This custom ROM firmware comes with all the features of Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware and also the goodies of Jellybean 4.2.2. Considering that LG Optimus  G smartphone has got the state of the art features which can smoke off even the Galaxy Smartphones, this custom ROM is no less than a beauty.


This custom ROM firmware is dubbed as AVATAR ROM and comes with the below mentioned features;

• Theme Chooser with Google Play Store theme
• Bazooka Launcher
• Messaging app theme
• Boot Animation theme
• Tons of themes for Font
• Over-the-Air updater
• Supports complex unlock gestures
• Weebo app
• Theme editor

Pre Requisites:

• Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps, with the help of below mentioned steps you need to back up all the data. Please don’t backup the data with the help of KIES as it may not recognize the device after applying this update.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging and also make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 40% or the device will get turned off in the middle of customizing process.

• Download “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Once the device is rooted, you can then proceed to the next step.

Disclaimer: Though we don’t like to give any disclaimers, the only thing we would like to tell you is that please follow all the instructions mentioned in this article or else there is a risk of bricking your device for which we should not be held responsible.

So assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now head over to the next...(Read More)

Android Developers Official: Manual Update LG Optimus G with Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide 

Fix Galaxy S4 Heating Issues & Check Temperature during Gaming Playback & Browsing

 

There have been numerous reports on the web claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S4 heats up a lot and we did a quick video on the same while making a note of the temperature. We played a few resource intensive games and browsed the web for a few minutes continuously to ensure that the device heats up. Following this we checked the results of the battery usage along with the temperature as shown below and found that as the temperature increased, the battery also went down at the same time.

 

Now during this test we found that the device actually heats up around the Camera area and does not go to the extent we found on the Snapdragon S4 devices earlier. Check out the Video below which can help you in fixing the heating issues on the Galaxy S4.

As shown below there are the Notification Shortcuts which displays few options which can not only heat up your device but also use a lot of your battery which include the ones which need the sensors to be running all the time. In short you should disable the Air Gesture, Sync, Smart Stay, Smart Scroll, Air View etc if you are not using them all the time to ensure that the device stays cool. 

To sum up, we would suggest you to watch the video above for more insights on this topic. Do let us know if you still get the heating issues on your smart phone even after trying out the steps mentioned in the above video.

HTC T6 Android Phone with Key Lime OS gets Leaked – Details

 

 

With an aspiration to capture the mobile market share of 15% by end of this year, HTC wants to make sure that it’s not behind when it comes to launching new smartphones. So, after launching the HTC One smartphone which was rated as one of the best Android smartphones, it’s now time for another smartphone which surfaced recently. This all new smartphone is dubbed as “HTC T6” which too comes with the Ultrapixel camera along with the awesome specs and features. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of HTC T6 Android smartphone. Full credits to @evleaks for coming out with the leak.

Specs and Features of HTC T6:
HTC T6 Android smartphone is expected to come with the 5.9 inches of Screen Size along with the Full HD Display powered with the 2.3GHz of Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor along with the upcoming Key Lime Pie Android OS. Just like HTC One smartphone, this device too comes with the Ultrapixel camera with LED Flash and OIS along with the front facing camera of 2.1MP which comes with the wide angle lens. In lines with the continued Beats Audio support, this device too come with the HTC Boom sound and Beats Audio. In terms of memory this device comes with the 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory. In terms of battery life, this device comes with 3300mAH of battery which is almost the best in class.

• 5.9 inches of Screen Size,
• 2.3GHz of Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor,
• 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory,
• Key Lime Pie Android OS,
• Boom sound and Beats Audio,
• Ultrapixel camera with LED Flash and OIS,
• 3300mAH of battery

Price and Availability:
The pricing details of this device is still not known as this is just a leak, we will keep you posted on the same very soon.

Manual Update Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 DXMD3 Firmware – Guide

 

 

Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 can now be updated with the latest Jellybean version of 4.1.2 which is dubbed as DXMD3. This all new update comes with many new features and also many bug fixes which addresses most of the issues. 

This new update is not only available via OTA (Over the Air) but also is available via KIES. So, for all those who have missed it or still waiting for it can apply this update manually. So after the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below lets check out on how you can apply the same.

Note: Applying this update will in no manner be rooting / voiding the device warranty in any manner as it has been officially released by Samsung.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• All the data in your Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps,

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

As soon as you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next page where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to apply this update.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 with Jellybean 4.1.2 DXMD3 Firmware:

• Download Jellybean 4.1.2 DXMD3 Firmware Package and Odin Package in your computer and extract both the files. Open Odin in your computer and turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.

• Download Mode in Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 can be entered by first turning Off the device and then hold Volume Down Rocker Key + Menu Button and then Power ON the device. Once the device is booted and you see the Download Mode Green Robot, you can release the button combos.

• Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow / Green, indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.

• Click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you got from the firmware package to click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the firmware update process is completed which will be mentioned in the ODIN, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 device will be rebooted.

• Once the device is rebooted, you need to disconnect the device from computer and enjoy the same.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just long press the power button and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update in the comments section as we will try our level best to sort out the same. There you go, you have now successfully updated your phone on the latest firmware of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware.