Category Archives: Android tips

HTC One V how to access microsd card? [ANSWERED]

Leave a comment

Here are easy instructions for removing the back (bottom) cover and installing a microsd card on the Virgin Mobile HTC One V Android phone: Bottom coverhttp://www.htc.com/help/in/howto_iframe.aspx?id=166989&type=1&p_id=439Replacing the bottom cover Important: Antennas are placed underneath the cover. To get the best signal for calls and data connection, be sure to secure the cover tightly. Storage cardhttp://www.htc.com/help/in/howto_iframe.aspx?id=166991&type=1&p_id=439Inserting the storage card Take the bottom cover off. Insert the microSD™ card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push

Read more Android tips, Gadgets and Tech, Phone tips

Samsung Galaxy Player Comparison (3.6, 4, 4.2, 5)

Leave a comment

Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between the various Samsung Galaxy Player models, so here is the comparison between them: 🙂 All players: Android™ (Version 2.3.5 Gingerbread) What’s Different between the players Model Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 YP-G1CWY/XAA Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 YP-G70CWY/XAA Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 YP-GS1CB/XAA Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2) YP-GI1CB/XAA Display Resolution Overlay WVGA (800 x 480) WVGA (800 x 480) VGA (480 x 320) WVGA (800 x 480) Display Screen Size Overlay 4.0″ 5.0″ 3.65″ 4.2″ Battery

Read more Android tips

Reboot your Android device with one click/touch

Leave a comment

This is one of my favorite Android apps, it lets you reboot your device (tablet, phone, etc.) with one touch and it is available on the Google Play store! Reboot Widget – Android Apps on Google Playhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schreinerDev.rebootwidget&feature=search_resultDescription- ROOT REQUIRED –This widget will reboot (restart) your phone, Remember ‘Allow’ in Superuser for fast 1 click rebooting of your phone.

Read more Android tips

7″ Android ICS tablet for less than $100 [birthday]

Leave a comment

Samantha got me a really cool little Android tablet for my birthday. 🙂 I will write more about it soon. But to start with, here are the specs: Size: 190*120*10mm, Weight: About 450 g. LCD Resolution: 7 inch 800 x 480 pixels. Output: Cable, HDMI & CVBS Output to HDTV. Touchscreen: 5 point. CPU: 1.Processor: A10 1GHZ-1.2GHZ (1.5GHz at Max) Multi Core. 2. PMU (Power Management system): AXP209. 3.GPU ( 3D Graph Engine): Mali-400 GPU @350MHZ. Camera: Front Camera 0.3MP,

Read more Android tips

Best Motorola Photon Extended Battery AND Case!

Leave a comment

Here is the best extended battery I have found for the Motorola Photon: Hyperion Motorola Photon 4G 3500mAh Extended Battery & Back Cover and here is a case that actually fits pretty well when the extended battery is installed! Solid Black Silicone Skin Gel Cover Case For Motorola Photon 4G I have found my battery life to be 2-3 days with fairly heavy use, whereas before the extended battery I was lucky to get a day’s use. 🙂 The price

Read more Android tips, Phone tips

How to calibrate Motorola Photon extended battery

4 comments

2012.07.20 UPDATE: So far the battery life with the extended battery is simply phenomenal! I recently purchased a Hyperion extended battery for my Motorola Photon (about $18 on Amazon). Mugen is another popular brand of extended batteries, however, they seem to be $60+. So for now I am pleased to try out this lower cost battery and see how it performs After switching to an extended battery it seems that the Photon will report that the battery is running down fairly quickly

Read more Android tips, Misc Links, Phone tips

Download Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Phone USB Drivers

6 comments

Yesterday I needed the latest Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Android Phone USB driver, however, the Samsung site was down 🙁 In case you are in a similar situation, here is a download mirror of the latest Samsung driver: [download id=”10482″ format=”1″] s2 link This download was tested with AVG anti-virus and installed on Windows 7. Below is the official Samsung driver site if it is currently working.   Support – AT&T Cell Phones SGH-I727 | Samsung Cell Phoneshttp://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I727MSAATTDescription OS Release Date

Read more Android tips, Gadgets and Tech, Misc Links