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    How to Download and Install Windows Phone 8.1 on any WP Device

    Microsoft has just released the Windows Phone 8.1 Developers Preview for all Windows Phone 8 Devices. This Update is not yet available for general public but however who are willing to install this update can do so by following this tutorial.

    Installing Windows Phone 8.1 Developers Preview :-

    Things that you require :-

    • A Device running Windows Phone 8
    • A Computer with Internet Connection
    • Microsoft Account

    Cautions :- Do this at your own risk, i may not be responsible for any damage to your devices, however you can always install a Fresh Copy of Windows Phone 8 by following this tutorial on XDA Developers Forum.

    Now for Installing WP 8.1 follow the mentioned guide :-

    Step 1 :- Firstly go to appstudio.windowsphone.com and Sign up as a Developer by clicking on the big blue button on right side which says  “Start New Project“.

    Sign Up as a Developer for WP 8.1
    Sign Up as a Developer for WP 8.1

    Step 2 :- Now Sign in with your Microsoft Account.

    Step 3 :- Now go to Windows Phone Store and Download “Preview for Developers” App on your device.

    Download and Install Preview for Developers App from Windows Store
    Download and Install Preview for Developers App from Windows Store

    Step 4 :- Now on your device open the app and Sign in with the same Microsoft ID and Agree the Terms and Conditions.

    Step 5 :- Next, go to ‘Phone update’ in the Settings menu and click ‘Check for updates’ in your WP 8 Device. Before installing 8.1, your phone will most likely download the 8.0.10322.71 update. This is to just to prepare the phone for WP 8.1. After a reboot, head again to ‘Phone update’, check for updates once more. Now, the Windows Phone 8.1 update will download and install automatically.

    Installing Windows Phone 8.1
    Installing Windows Phone 8.1

    That’s it, Once your phone Boots up you will be in the new Windows Phone 8.1, I tried this on my Nokia Lumia 920, and it worked just fine.

    Best Alternative for TeamViewer – Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop

    As we all know that TeamViewer is one of the most popular Software Application program for Remote Desktop Controlling and is available on almost all platforms  including Android and Windows, but this week Google has launched its own application for Remote Desktop Controlling named “Chrome Remote Desktop” which enables you to control your Windows Desktop from another PC or from your Android Smartphone.

    Google Chrome Remote Desktop
    Google Chrome Remote Desktop

    How Chrome Remote Desktop Works ?

    For Chrome Remote Desktop to work you need to have Chrome Browser running on your system, it may be on Windows, Linux or Mac.

    How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop :-

    With Windows

    Step 1 :- First of all download and install Google Chrome Browser on your system and Sign in to it with your Google Account.

    Step 2 :- Now download and install Chrome Remote Desktop Application and be sure to give it Rights requested.

    Step 3 :- Start the software and choose “Remote Assistance” for limited tech support or “My Computers” for full-desktop access

    Step 4 :– Follow the one screen guidance and then Control another PC from your PC.

    With Android

    For Connecting with Android Download Chrome Remote Desktop Application from Play Store, and then follow on screen instructions.

    Oppo Find 7 is coming to India in Mid 2014 features QHD Display and Snapdragon 801

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    The Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is about to launch its flagship smartphone Find 7 in India in mid 2014.

    Currently Oppo has already selling its 4 smartphones in India.

    Oppo Find 7 White
    Oppo Find 7 White

    Here is a quick list of specs of Oppo Find 7 :-

    • 5.5 inch Quad HD Display with 1440 x 2560 pixels of resolution.
    •  3 GB of Ram and 32 GB of Internal Storage
    • 4G LTE and USB OTG Support
    • 13 MP Auto focus Primary Camera with dual led flash (4128 x 3096 pixels of resolution)
    • 5 MP Secondary Camera
    • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Expected Kitkat)
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Chipset
    • Quad Core 2.5 Ghz Processor
    • Aderno 330 GPU
    • 3000 mAh Battery

    According to Mr. Tom Lu, CEO of Oppo Mobiles India, “India is emerging as the fastest growing smartphone market in the world. As such, we’re very optimistic about the growth of the Oppo brand.” Lu said the company is planning to improve after sales service and at the same time focus on market expansion to attract more buyers.

    Leaked Features of LG G3 : QHD 2K Display and 3GB RAM

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    LG’s Upcoming giant and successor of 2013 flagship G3 is trending now on various Tech Sites.

    Various Features and Specs of LG G3 are leaked and some of them are already conformed by LG.

    Here is the list of Conformed Specs of LG G3 :-

    • QHD (1440 x 2560 pixel) Screen Resolution
    • 2K Display
    • 3 GB of Ram

    and here is the list of Rumors about LG G3 Specs :-

    • Qulacomm Snapdragon 801 Processor (or maybe 805 or 810)
    • 13 MP (4160 x 3120 pixels) Auto focus Camera
    • Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS
    • Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP, LE
    • Aderno 330 GPU
    • 5.5 inch LCD Screen
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • 2.3 GHZ Processor
    • 4G LTE Support
    • 3 GB of Ram
    • Quad HD 2K Dispaly Resolution (1440 x 2560 pixel)
    • 2.1 MP Secondary camera
    • Dolby Mobile Sound enhancement
    • Micro USB 3.0, USB OTG and Infrared Port
    LG G3 Concept Look
    LG G3 Concept Look

    [alert style=”yellow”] Expected Date of relese of LG G3 is May 17 and should be available in two flavors black and white. [/alert]

    Google Glass is now available for Purchase for $1500

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    As mentioned by the Google last weekend, they are opening a few spots in glass explorer program. They also mentioned that the spots in the programs are for US Residents only.

    “Every day we get requests from those of you who haven’t found a way into the program yet, and we want your feedback too,” Google said in a post on Google+ last Thursday. “…We’re excited to meet our new Explorers, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts about Glass.”

    Today on Tuesday i received an email from Google Glass saying that the Glass is now available for purchase.

    Here is the screenshot of email that i received :

    Email from Google Glass Team
    Email from Google Glass Team

    The few restrictions that apply for purchase are :-

    • Explorer must be US Resident
    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Should provide a US Shipping Address

    [alert style=”yellow”] For US Residents Google Glass is available to Purchase for $1500 + Taxes [/alert]

    To get your own Google Glass follow the below link.

    Get Google Glass

    Download and Install Windows 8.1 Update 1 Manually for Free

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    Microsoft has recently released a first update for its OS Windows 8.1 and is available for free to everyone.

    On 6th April Microsoft announced that the Windows 8.1 update will get released on April 8th, and we already have the download links available for x86, x64 and ARM devices.

    Today i am sharing an easiest guide to update your Windows 8.1 to latest Update 1 for absolutely free.

    How much drive space you will be needing to install the update :-

    In most cases, you’ll need the following amount of available drive space on your PC to download and install the Windows 8.1 Update, depending on your version of Windows:

    • Windows 8.1 (64-bit version) : 2 GB
    • Windows 8.1 (32-bit version) : 0.8 GB
    • Windows RT 8.1 : 1.1 GB

    These amounts are estimates, so you might need slightly more or less available drive space for the update. To learn how to check the current space on your PC and free up space

    Direct Download Windows 8.1 Update 1 Manually
    Direct Download Windows 8.1 Update 1 Manually

    For this firstly you need to download appropriate Setup Update for your Windows 8.1 OS Environment, to download go to the below link.

    Download Windows 8.1 Update 1 for x86

    Download Windows 8.1 Update 1 for x65

    Download Windows 8.1 Update 1 for ARM

     

    Installation Instructions :-

    KB2919355” is the main package and is the only package that needs to be downloaded if you are running the latest Windows 8.1 version.

    All the other files are necessary if you’re running Windows 8 or an “older” version of Windows 8.1, meaning you haven’t updated lately.

    Just download update setup files from the above link and install then like you install any software and restart your PC.

    If you face any problem then please comment below.

     

     

    Post Updated :- 13/09/2014

    MIUI Rom for Micromax A114 Canvas 2.2 / Myphone Agua Cyclone

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    This is a first of a kind MIUI Rom for Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114 and Myphone Agua Cyclone (both of these phones have exactly same specs).

    Before we start make sure that you have a rooted device and have install CWM Recovery.

    If not then you can follow below tutorials :-

    Rooting :-  Step By Step Rooting Guide for Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114 / Myphone Aqua Cyclone (With PC or Without PC)

    Installing CWM :Installing CWM 5.5 Recovery in Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114 / Myphone Aqua Cyclone

    now follow the below guide for installing MIUI Rom  :-

    Rom Features :-

    • Fully MIUI Themed
    • Based on the Official MIUI Build
    • Improved Battery Life
    • New Gallery and Improved Camera
    • Google accounts and Play Store support
    • Graphics & performances tweaks
    • OTA Support
    • New Ringtones, New Boot Animation
    • New and Better System UI
    • New Notification bar
    • Xiaomi Cloud and Xiaomi Store
    • Sleek and edge to edge design and Many More

    Screenshots :-

    Click on an Image to view the Slide Show!

    Installation Instructions :-

    Flash this Rom at your risk, i may not be responsible for any damage caused.

    If you got your device bricked while installing, however the chances are nil, but if you got then you can easily unbrick it by following this guide :- Unbricking Guide for Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114 / Myphone Aqua Cyclone

    Now lets begin installation :-

    Step 1 :- Please make sure that you have rooted device and installed CWM Recovery.

    Step 2 :- Backup your current ROM using CWM Recovery.

    Step 3 :– Download the ROM zip file from below links.

    Step 4 :– Put the zip file in the root of your sdcard.

    Step 5 :- Now go to Recovery Mode and do a complete wipe of cache, data, dalvik cache and system and then Select Install Zip From SDCard and Flash MIUI Zip File.

    Wait for few minutes, till it installs and Reboots.

    That’s it Now Enjoy MIUI in your device.

    Downloading Links :-

    Rom Version 4.3.2.1

    Download MIUI 4.3.2.1 from Mediafire

    or

    Download MIUI 4.3.2.1 from Google Drive

    Credits :-

    If you face any problem then please comment.

    Root and Install CWM Recovery in Micromax Canvas Knight A350

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    Before we begin lets have a quick Specs Preview of Micromax Canvas Knight A350.

    Specs :-

    • 2 GHz Octa Core Cortex-A7, Mediatek MT6592T Processor
    • Full HD 5.0 inch IPS LCD display
    • 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage space
    • Android 4.2.2 Jelly bean OS
    • 16 MP auto focus LED flash Primary camera, 8 MP secondary camera
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 2350 mAh battery
    • 7.3 mm thick dimensions

    Rooting Guide :-

    Step 1 :- First of all download and Install Micromax A350 USB Drivers on your PC.

    Download MMX A350 USB Drivers

    Step 2 :- Now Enable USB Debugging in your Canvas Knight by Going to Settings >> Developer Options >> USB Debugging >> Tick to enable it.

    (Developer Options are hidden in Android version 4.2.2 and above, to make them visible go to settings >>About Phone and tap 5 times continuously on Built Number to enable developer option.

    Step 3 :- Now Download and Run RootGenius Application on your desktop.

    Step 4 :- Once RootGenius is launched, Connect your Micromax Canvas Knight to your Computer with USB Cable.

    Step 5 :- Once your device is connected, RootGenius will automatically detect your device.

    RootGenius Detects your Phone
    RootGenius Detects your Phone

    Step 6:- Now click on Root Now button to begin the process.

    Step 7 :- Wait for few minutes till RootGenius roots your phone.

    Rooting Micromax Canvas Knight
    Rooting Micromax Canvas Knight

    Step 8 :- After the rooting process completes, unplug your smartphone, you will see a KingUser application your app drawer, it will act as a SuperUser for your device. You can also install SuperUser application from Play Store, if you want.

    KingUser Application in Canvas Knight
    KingUser Application in Canvas Knight

    That’s it, you have successfully rooted your Canvas Knight.

    Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery :-

    Follow the below link for detailed CWM V.5.5.0.4 Installation instruction in Micromax A350 Canvas Knight.

    Installing CWM Recovery in Micromax A350 Canvas Knight

     

    If you face any problem then please comment below.

     

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    Complete ROM Porting Guide for All MediaTek MTK65xx Devices

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    If you are a Mediatek Device user then you are on right place to fill your device with Awesome Roms.

    This is the Easiest and Fastest Guide to Port any MTK Rom to Your MTK Device.

    Things you will need :-

    • Base Rom (Stock Rom of Your Device)
    • Rom Port (Rom that you are going to Port)
    • WinRAR
    • Notepad++

    Before Porting please Make sure that you are using a Rom of Same MTKxxxx Device to Port.

    Take a clean base to port the Rom, it must be bugless.

    Porting Guide :-

    Now do as Follows :-

    First Of all Extract Both the Roms in Two Different Folders and then follow these steps :-

    MTK Rom Porting Guide
    MTK Rom Porting Guide

    1.  Go to /system/etc/firmware in both the roms and  drag and drop below files from base Rom  to port Rom.

    • catcher_filter.bin
    • DSP_ROM
    • modem.img
    • mt662x_patch_e3_hdr.bin
    • mt662x_patch_e6_hdr.bin
    • S_ANDRO_SFL.ini
    • WIFI_RAM_CODE
    • WIFI_RAM_CODE_E6
    • WIFI_RAM_CODE_MT6628
    • WMT.cfg

    2.  Go to /system/etc/permissions in both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • com.google.android.maps.xml
    • com.google.android.media.effects.xml
    • com.google.widevine.software.drm.xml
    • android.hardware.camera.front.xml
    • android.hardware.camera.xml

    3.  Go to /system/framework in both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • com.google.android.maps.jar
    • com.google.android.media.effects.jar
    • com.google.widevine.software.drm.jar

    4.  Go to /system/lib/modulesin both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • ccci.ko
    • ccci_plat.ko
    • ccmni.ko
    • mtk_fm_drv.ko
    • mtk_fm_priv.ko
    • mtk_hif_sdio.ko
    • mtk_hif_sdio_mt6628.ko
    • mtk_stp_bt.ko
    • mtk_stp_bt_mt6628.ko
    • mtk_stp_gps.ko
    • mtk_stp_gps_mt6628.ko
    • mtk_stp_uart.ko
    • mtk_stp_uart_mt6628.ko
    • mtk_stp_wmt.ko
    • mtk_stp_wmt_mt6628.ko
    • mtk_wmt_wifi.ko
    • mtk_wmt_wifi_mt6628.ko

    5.  Go to /system/libin both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • libaudio.a2dp.default.so
    • libaudio.primary.default.so
    • libaudiocompensationfilter.so
    • libaudiocustparam.so
    • libaudiosetting.so
    • libaudioeffect_jni.so
    • libaudioflinger.so
    • libbluetoothem_mtk.so
    • libbluetooth_mtk.so
    • libcamalgo.so
    • libcameracustom.so
    • libfmar1000.so
    • libfmcust.so
    • libfmjni.so
    • libfmmt6616.so
    • libfmmt6620.so
    • libfmmt6626.so
    • libfmmt6628.so
    • libmhal.so
    • libmhalcontent.so
    • libmhalmdp.so
    • libmhalpipe.so
    • libmhalscenario.so
    • libmhalutility.so
    • libmhaldrv.so
    • libsurfaceflinger.so {Black Screen Bug} (if port is successful and only touch is working, try replacing this lib to get the screen back)

    6.  Go to /system/usr/keylayoutin both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • Generic.kl (regarding Power Buttons & Soft Keys)

    7.  Go to /system/usrin both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • Whole ‘srec’ folder

    8.  Go to /system/xbinin both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • libmnlp
    • mnld

    9.  Open /system/build.prop file of Port Rom using notepad++ and put the same values as Base Rom for

    • ro.build.display.id=
    • ro.product.model=
    • ro.product.brand=
    • ro.product.locale.language=
    • ro.product.locale.region=
    • fmradio.driver.chip=
    • mediatek.wlan.chip=
    • mediatek.wlan.module.postfix=

    10.  Open /META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script of Port Rom using notepad++ and put the same values as Base Rom for

    • symlink(“/system/lib/modules/wlan_mt662x.ko”, “/system/lib/modules/wlan.ko”);

    11.  Go to /META-INF/in both the roms and drag and drop below files from Base Rom to Port Rom.

    • CERT.RSA
    • CERT.SF
    • MANIFEST.MF

    12. Internal Memory Fix:

    If You Face Bug Something like 0.00B internal storage then you can use this file to fix it.

    • In system/etc replace vold.fstab & vold.fstab.nand from base Rom to port Rom.

    That’s it, Now you can Add or Remove System App from System/app folder, but make sure that the name of Apps must be without spaces.

    Now .zip the Port Folder and Flash it in your Phone with Recovery, before flashing Please Make sure that you have Backed Up up device because in case of bricking i may not be responsible for that.

    Source :- 

    This Thread on XDA

    Credits :- 

    If you face any problem then please Comment.

    Best Bluestacks Alternative to Use WhatsApp on PC – Andy

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    Now a days WhatsApp is one of the most Popular instant Massaging Application in the world and i available for free on Mobile Plateforms. But as we know that by using bluestacks app player we can use whatsapp on PC too by creating a Android Runtime Environment. We can also use bluestacks to run whatsapp but many of us face some problems in using it like it supports only 64 bit Computers, also it doesn’t supports Play Store, it requires minimum of 2 GB of Ram etc.

    So to run WhatsApp Without bluestack we gonna need a software named Andy, which is similar to bluestacks but much better.

    Features  :- 

    [toggle title=”Features of Andy” state=”closed”]

    • Full Android UI
    • Windows XP,7,8
    • Mac OSX
    • Google Play Store
    • App Sync to Mobile
    • Phone as Contoller
    • Android access to local File System
    • Multi-Touch support
    • Cloud Save in Android
    • X86 native apps
    • ARM support
    • Sensors Integration
    • OpenGL Hardware support
    • Camera Integration
    • Microphone Integration
    • Hardware Console
    • Run Apps from Desktop
    • Desktop Push Notifications
    • Developers Support

    [/toggle]

    Comparision Between Andy and Bluestacks
    Comparision Between Andy and Bluestacks

    How to install WhatsApp on PC Using Andy :-

    Step 1 :- Firstly Download Andy and Install it.

    Download Andy

    Step 2 :- After Installing Lauch Andy from Desktop.

    Step 3 :- Login with you Google credentials (even if you don’t have an android phone you can complete this task by associating you gmail account).

    Step 4 :- Once the setup is complete go to Google Play Store in Andy and Search For WhatsApp and Install it.

    Step 5 :- That’s it, now you will find WhatsApp icon in your Andy App Drawer, run it from there and use WhatsApp without any limitations.

    If you face any problem then please Comment.