How-To Safety Hard Reset : Easily Master Format SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ)

Tips and solutions for solving problem at SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ). I want to have smaller LCD screen then SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) is one options to choose, because it have 4 inches LCD screen and the processor is standard single core 1.2 Ghz clock speed. The price for SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) is cheap, but it still have good camera with 3 megapixel using CMOS sensor and this phone also already have Light LED flash for help us get more better photos at low light conditions. SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) have VGA front camera, we are recommended to use this resolutions for having video call or make avatar or picture profile, but of course the front camera of SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) is not recommended for having important documentations.

What is Advantage of SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) Specifications:

• GSM 3G HSDPA Dual Sim (GSM GSM)
• LCD 4 inches
• Internal memory 4 GB
• RAM 512 MB
• External memory microSD, up to 64 GB
• Main Camera 3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 pixels, LED flash
• Front Camera for video conference
• Processor Single-core 1.2 GHz
• Operating system Android OS, v4.4.2 (Kitkat)
• Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh

How to Fix or Problem Solving for Recovery SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) hang or not responding or malfunctions or stuck or freezing or bricked ?

SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) have 4 inches LCD screen use TouchWiz Essence UX for give the users good experience using Android Kitkat operating system. There are also some native factory default applications which has already installed at this phone. However, we still can install more applications like Chatting Whatsapp, BBM, Line Messenger, Kakaotalk, Skype, Wechat and social media applications like Facebook, Twitter, Path, Instagram and something similar like that. But we have to becareful while install not popular application from Google Play Store, because some of them are face apps that contain malware and virus, some of them also can make our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) become freeze or hang or stuck or bricks or blank and the LCD touch screen not responding. IF we get this problems, we have to force soft reset or reboot or force shutdown to stop not appropriate applications and remove the temporary files or cache from internal memory. If the problem still happen then we have to hard reset or master format our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ). If we have important data, then please try to backup all data first, because doing hard reset will remove or wipe all important data and additional installed applications.

How to Force Shutdown or Force Soft Reset or Reboot or Restart SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) ?

If our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) get trouble like freeze or stuck or hang or LCD touch screen not responsive with our finger touch, then we have to force shutdown or force soft reset or restart to clean cache and temporary files. The easiest steps to force soft reset or force shutdown is by remove the battery of SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) after open the back case caver and wait about 5 seconds before we put again the battery at the right positions. Press POWER button to turn on this phone again. The soft reset or restart also can be process when our phone still at normal situations, by press and hold POWER button until pop-up menu appear, choose Reboot / Restart / Power off. Do not worry to do soft reset or reboot anytime we want, because this procedure will not remove any important data from our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ).

#Option 1, How to Hard Reset SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) with software menu:

1. Turn on SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ)
2. Make sure SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) battery already charge properly
3. Go to menu: Setting > General tab > Backup & Reset > Factory data reset > Reset device
4. Choose Erase Everything
5. SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) will do the process to Master Reset to Factory Default

#Option 2, How to Hard Reset SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) with Hardware key button:

1. Make sure the battery of SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) charge properly
2. Turn off SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ)
3. Press and hold together : Power Button + Volume Up + Home Button
4. If the button at number 3 not work, we can try with press and hold together Power Button + Volume Up Button
5. If we see the menu at LCD screen, choose Wipe Data/Factory Reset with Volume Button to select and use Power Button to ok or enter.
6. The SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) will doing the process of restoring to factory default.

How to Restore and Reinstall Clean Android Operating system / firmware at SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) (Reformat) ?

Android Kitkat is the first factory default SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) operating system and firmware when the first time release to market. We have to know that the file source of factory default Android Kitkat operating system already saved safely inside SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) ROM. Actually at normal conditions, we can not access this files so it will be safe. If our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) operating system start get trouble or not work properly or corrupt because applications crash, then we have to reformat or reinstall or restore clean factory default from file source location, so we do not need to copy from other gadgets. Just follow the steps to hard reset above, then the clean factory default Android operating system or firmware from SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) ROM will be reinstall automatically.

How to Unlock or Fix or Bypass or Solutions for SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) forgot password code or security lock screen pattern or pin (lost password)?

We always suggest all Android users give more security protections to protect our confidential data. There are several options that we can choose for give default security protection without install anything from Google Play Store. Usually we recommended to use screen lock pattern protections because it is more easy and fast to open, but some users also like to use other security choose like password pin protection. The problem happen when we forget SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) security protection answer. Do not worry, because Android already have simple steps to bypass or unlock forgot security protections using Google account or Gmail username and password. Please try to give several time wrong answer continuously until SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) freeze or locked about 30 seconds. At this time we can find Forgot Password / Pattern button, please press this button, then we will find field for type our Google username and password that we have already signed in before. If we can not access our Google account, then we have to do hard reset or master format.

How to Improve Performance SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) to make run more faster?

Why our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) become slowly? Mostly this problems happen because there are too many applications run in the background. We have to aware that SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) RAM is not too big, this phone only have 512 MB RAM. This RAM will easily insufficient if we install and running some applications together. Although we never run many applications, but some chatting or social media applications will keep run in the background because they have to wait for data update or wait for some command. Please try to reduce some installed applications to give more free RAM and processor resources. If we want to make performance of SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) run more faster again like new, then we have consider do hard reset or reformat to factory default.

Is That Any Secret Code for Doing Format SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) ?

We can try to use secret code for doing hard reset SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) is *2767*3855#. But please remember to always be careful typing that code, because the SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) will doing hard reset and remove all data and installed applications.

How to Upgrade SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) to Android Lollipop Official Update ?

As far as we know, Samsung will not give official Android Lollipop firmware update for SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ), because the specifications are limited. However, using Android Kitkat is enough to run daily activity. Maybe some other community have information to install Android Lollipop custom ROM, but we not recommended to do this, because sometime not all features run properly with custom ROM and some wrong steps to install will make our SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) become corrupt and can not use anymore.

How to Improve Battery Life Longer of SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) For Solving Battery Drain Faster Problem (Battery Saving / Extent Battery Life)?

First we have to know that if we run more applications at our phone then this phone will consume more battery power, that is why when we install too many applications and run together, the battery life will become shorter. There are some tips for extend the battery at SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ). Please try to turn off some not use connection like Bluetooth / Wifi / GPS. We also recommended to set manually the LCD brightness as low as possible.

How to Deal with Insufficient Internal Memory at SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) (not enough memory) ?

SAMSUNG GALAXY V (DUAL G313HZ) will need some free space of internal memory. If our internal memory already less then 300 MB, then we can not update or install new applications from Google Play Store because not enough internal memory. Using external microSD card will not help to give more free space for install applications, because all applications by default will install to internal memory. Therefore we have to reduce the installed applications by uninstall some not use apps.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Snap Review

It is time for our Samsung Galaxy Note review, the Samsung Galaxy Note was first launched near the end of last year, unfortunately we didn’t manage to review the device when it was released, so I thought it was about time to try one out.

The first thing you notice about the Samsung Galaxy Note is the size of the device compared to other handsets, the device is designed to be a combination device between a smartphone and a tablet, and it features a 5.3inch Super AMOLED display.

Samsung Galaxy Note Hardware Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Note’s 5.3 inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, the device comes with Samsung’s S-Pen and processing is provided by a dual core 1.4GHz processor.

The Galaxy Note features an 8 megapixel camera on the back which can record full HD video in 1080 at 30 frames per second, the camera also features an LED flash, up front there is a 2 megapixel camera for video chat.

Other specifications on the Samsung Galaxy Note include Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0 and 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi plus WiFi direct, it comes with 16GB of built in storage plus a microSD card slot which takes up to 32GB microSD cards.

Samsung Galaxy Note Design, Display And UI

The first thing you notice about the Samsung Galaxy Note is the size of the device, especially when compared to other handsets, the photo below illustrates just how large the Samsung Galaxy note is when compared to other devices, as you can see in the photo which shows the Galaxy Note next to the iPhone 4S.

Considering the Galaxy Notes large 5.3 inch display we would have expected it to be thicker and heavier , but the handset measures just 9.65mm thick and weighs in at just 178 grams.

The Galaxy Notes 5.3 inch display is a Super AMOLED display which has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, and as with previous Samsung devices with an AMOLED display that we have reviewed it certainly is an impressive display.

The 5.3 inch Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Note in excellent, and great for watching videos and movies, also browsing the web, reading emails and playing games is also very good on the display.

The Galaxy Note we tested in this review had Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface which is great to use, although Samsung has started rolling out their Android 4.0 ICS update to the device.

Samsung Galaxy Note Processor, Camera And S-Pen

As we mentioned the Samsung Galaxy Note features a dual core 1.4GHz processor, the processor feels pretty fast on the device, opening apps and running games on the handset feels fast and responsive.

The Galaxy note features a rear facing 8 megapixel camera which does it great job of taking photos, it also has an LED flash and comes with some cool feature like Panorama, the photo below gives you an idea of how camera on the Galaxy note is, the image has been resized but not edited.

The Galaxy Note’s camera can also record full high definition video in 1080p at 30 frames per second, and it does a good job with video, there is also a front facing 2 megapixel camera for video chat.

One of the more interesting features on the Galaxy Note is the S-Pen, which is a stylus designed to be used with the 5.3 inch Super AMOLED display, i have never been a fan of the stylus with touchscreen devices, but the Samsung S-Pen works very well.

The Galaxy Note features a number of built in apps that are designed specifically for the S-Pen, which include S-Memo, and more plus there are a bunch of third party apps available which are designed for the S-Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Note Battery Life And Call Quality

The Samsung Galaxy Note features a 2,500 mAh Li-on battery which does a reasonable job, and I would say it is better than average considering the handsets large 5.3 inch display.

Moderate users should get at least a full day of usage out of the handset, although if you are a heavy user then you can expect to charge the handset once a day, don’t expect to go for days without charging the device.

The call quality is excellent on the Samsung Galaxy Note, we tested the GSM version on UK mobile carrier three and didn’t have any issues making or receiving calls.

Conclusion

When I first heard about the Samsung Galaxy Note and saw the specifications, and the size of the device, I didn’t think this would be the sort of device I would like to use on a daily basis.

I used the Samsung Galaxy Note as my handset for about two weeks and was pleasantly surprised with the experience, whilst it is one of the largest smartphones I have used it certainly was a fun handset to use.

It has it plus and minus points, as the device is so large I am not sure if I could use this as my regular handset, although if I wanted one device to replace my smartphone and tablet then this would definitely be a contender.

Samsung have done a great job with the Galaxy Note, the design the handset as a cross between a smartphone and a tablet, which some people call a ‘Phablet’, and if you are looking for a device to cover these two areas than the Samsung Galaxy Note fits the bill.

I would definitely recommend that you test out the Samsung Galaxy Note to see what you think of it, it may not be for everyone due to its large size, but it is a great device for those who want one device rather than two.

The model tested in this review was the GSM Galaxy Note running Android 2.3.5 and it was on UK mobile carrier Three, the handset is available for free on a number of different contracts and you can find out more details over at Three, the device is also available from other mobile carriers here in the UK, have a look at the photo gallery bellow. - source

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Samsung Mass Producing High-Performance 128-Gigabit 3-Bit Multi-Level-Cell NAND Flash Memory

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced today that it has begun mass producing a 128-gigabit (Gb), 3-bit multi-level-cell (MLC) NAND memory chip using 10 nanometer (nm)-class* process technology this month. The highly advanced chip will enable high-density memory solutions such as embedded NAND storage and solid state drives (SSDs).

“By introducing next-generation memory storage products like the 128Gb NAND chip, Samsung is extremely well situated to meet growing global customer needs”

“By introducing next-generation memory storage products like the 128Gb NAND chip, Samsung is extremely well situated to meet growing global customer needs,” said Young-Hyun Jun, executive vice president, memory sales & marketing, Device Solutions Division, Samsung Electronics. “The new chip is a critical product in the evolution of NAND flash, one whose timely production will enable us to increase our competitiveness in the high density memory storage market.”

Samsung’s 128Gb NAND flash is based on a 3-bit multi-level-cell design and 10nm-class process technology. It boasts the industry’s highest density as well as the highest performance level of 400 megabits-per-second (mbps) data transfer rate based on the toggle DDR 2.0 interface.

Utilizing 128Gb NAND flash memory, Samsung will expand its supply of 128-gigabyte (GB) memory cards, which can store as many as sixteen 8GB full HD video files. Samsung now will also increase its production volume of SSDs with densities over 500GBs for wider adoption of SSDs in computer systems, while leading the transition of main storage drives in the notebook market from hard disk drives (HDDs) to SSDs.

Demand for high-performance 3-bit MLC NAND flash and 128Gb high storage capacities has been rapidly increasing, driving the adoption of SSDs with more than 250GB data storage, led by the Samsung SSD 840 Series.

Samsung started production of 10nm-class 64Gb MLC NAND flash memory in November last year, and in less than five months, has added the new 128Gb NAND flash to its wide range of high-density memory storage offerings. The new 128Gb chip also extends Samsung’s 3-bit NAND memory line-up along with the 20nm-class* 64Gb 3-bit NAND flash chip that Samsung introduced in 2010. Further, the new 128Gb 3-bit MLC NAND chip offers more than twice the productivity of a 20nm-class 64Gb MLC NAND chip.

Samsung plans to keep introducing leading-edge SSDs and embedded memory storage solutions with high-quality features, in accelerating the growth of the premium memory market.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales exceeding US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs iPhone 5

If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of the impossible decision of choosing between iOS and Android for the first time, you see just how exciting a time it is for the mobile industry. Samsung and Apple seem to be the heavyweights right now, and the new Galaxy S4 is more than enough to give Apple something to worry about.

Apple and Samsung both have phones that exist on nearly every network in the world, but for the purposes of this comparison we’re going to be looking at the Verizon Wireless variant of the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 just to make sure things are as fair as possible. These two LTE superphones are easily the best of their breed, but which of the two offers the best overall experience?

Are you case sensitive?

We’ve reached a point where smartphone manufacturers are unable to sell a smartphone solely using its spec sheet. The experience offered by the operating system, the app ecosystem, and whatever exclusive features are what drives competition today. That doesn’t mean that specs don’t matter at all, especially when you are looking for a phone to perform well throughout a whole day, offer superior functionality on a WiFi or mobile network, or be able to function with the current and next generation of accessories. Out of context, a spec sheet isn’t helpful anymore. When you compare phones that are able to offer similar features, however, the spec sheet could be what acts as the final push to choose one over the other.

If you are looking for the best phone to fit in your pocket (or in your hand if you’ve got small hands) the iPhone 5 is undoubtedly better than the Galaxy S4. It’s lighter, thinner, and the display just over an inch smaller overall on the diagonal. The iPhone 5 was the first 4-inch phone Apple released, even though the rest of the mobile industry has been leaning towards larger and larger phones. The Galaxy S4′s 4.99-inch screen makes the whole phone noticeably larger than the iPhone 5, but it is also just slightly thicker.

The Apple’s case features an aluminum body with a slightly textured coating, while Samsung’s is a glossy plastic, again with a slight texture. These handsets both look and feel very different — Apple’s glass-and-metal mix vs. Samsung’s high-tech polycarbonate.

Specs absolutely matter

Under the hood, Samsung and Apple are nothing alike. Apple’s dual-core A6 processor clocked at 1.2GHz certainly feels like more than enough for the handheld computer, but Samsung’s 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 is an incredibly powerful chip capable of much more. Samsung also includes twice the RAM as the iPhone, while the GPUs offer a comparable experience in daily usage. Both of these phones also offer the highest quality mobile radios, capable of a diverse collection of network types. Their Bluetooth and storage options are identical, though the Galaxy S4 allows for an additional 64GB of storage.

The only other area on the spec sheet Samsung and Apple differ is the inclusion of an IR blaster and the availability of 802.11AC for the S4.

More than Retina, for what it’s worth

The screen is typically the most important part of a smartphone, and in this area Samsung and Apple have always been different. Apple’s LED-backlit IPS LCD and Samsung’s Super AMOLED displays each offer an amazing experience, but nothing ever really looks exactly the same on these displays. Apple’s LCD technology washes out in direct sunlight, but offers an unparalleled experience in terms of viewing angles. Samsung’s screens are amazing in direct sunlight, and their rich colors and deep blacks offer a great viewing experience, but their use of the PenTile display matrix is often off-putting for many.

Galaxy S4 vs iPhone 5

Whatever your thoughts on the screen technology, there’s no arguing which is the more impressive experience. The iPhone 5′s 1136 x 640 resolution Retina display offers 326 ppi. On that 4-inch screen, Apple’s software makes everything look amazing despite the low resolution. Samsung’s latest display is 1920×1080 (that’s 1080p) at 441 ppi, which is a significant increase over any display currently being used by Apple. The Super AMOLED display in the Galaxy S4 is the first of its kind, and stands proud next to the iPhone 5′s smaller display.

The more powerful processor, and larger screen size undoubtedly takes its toll when it comes to battery life. Apple’s phones aren’t exactly known for being able to get you through a whole day without the need to charge, the iPhone 5′s 1440mAh battery is more capable than most. Samsung’s 2600mAh battery is a bump from last year’s model, but there’s still a lot going on that can drain the battery. Fortunately for S4 owners the battery is removable, and a larger battery can be installed. In contrast, Apple’s phones are sealed, which helps the design, but means you’re on your own when the battery gets low.

Ecosystem and Apps: It’s all about preference

Access to apps is incredibly important, but we’ve pretty much reached a point where Apple and Google are able to offer the same app experience. Both of their stores are growing at an exponential rate, and most companies release apps for both platforms on the same day. There are a few outliers, and depending on what you do that may make all the difference in the world, but most people can pick up either an Android phone or an iPhone and get by pretty easily.

What makes both the iPhone and the Galaxy S4 unique are the experiences that only they offer. Apple’s exclusives are pretty well known. If you get roped into iTunes, iCloud, Siri, or any of Apple’s exclusive apps, you’ll have a hard time finding anything like them on another platform. Samsung’s exclusives are pretty new, and not really all that well known. The Dual Camera modes offer one of a kind photography and video experience, making it possible to use both the front and the rear camera simultaneously. If you’ve got multiple people using Galaxy S4s, you can link them all together and play the same song simultaneously. All these small features might not sound like much on their own, but in combination Samsung has built a powerful array of software into this smartphone.

Both phones offer a wireless streaming system, and while Miracast and Allshare are more functional than Airplay, Samsung can’t compete with how easy it is to set up Apple’s offering.

In the end, the experience you create on these phones is all about choice. Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is clearly the more powerful phone, and the hardware is clearly designed to remain relevant for quite a while. The iPhone 5 is just barely 6 months old, and Apple is already far behind in the hardware game — Samsung’s previous model, the Galaxy S3 , was enough to compete with the iPhone 5. As long as you aren’t tied to the Apple ecosystem already, the Galaxy S4 will be able to offer you much more than the iPhone is capable of.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 launched; 5-inch Full HD display, Octa Core CPU, 13MP camera

After months of rumors and speculations, Samsung has finally announced it’s flagship smartphone for 2013- the Samsung Galaxy S4. The new smartphone was unveiled by Samsung Mobile Chief JK Shin at an event in New York City and Shin announced that the Samsung Galaxy S4 would be available in about 150 countries all over the world via over 300 mobile operators.

The smartphone is similar to what was leaked in all the rumors and sports a 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display amounting to a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is powered by a 1.6GHz Octa-core Exynos processor or a 1.9GHz Quad-core Qualcomm processor, depending on the market and comes with 2GB DDR3 RAM.

For enthusiasts, the Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with a 13 megapixel primary camera along with a 2 megapixel front camera and Samsung has included many new features to enhance the shooting abilities on the Samsung Galaxy S4. New camera features on the Galaxy S4 include dual-video capture mode,Dual Video Call mode and the Drama Shot.

Full Specs of Samsung Galaxy SIV
Company/Brand	Samsung
Type	Smartphone
OS	Android Jellybean 4.2.2
Announced	March 2013
Processor	1.6GHz Exynos Octa-core CPU / 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm CPU; varies by market
RAM	2GB DDR3
Battery	2,600mAh
Primary Camera	13 megapixel
Secondary Camera	2 megapixel
Display	5-inch Super AMOLED 1080p display
In-Built Storage	16/32/64 GB

Running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the Samsung Galaxy S4 will come in storage options of 16/32/64 GB internal storage along with a micro-SD card slot for storage expansion by up to 64GB. Connectivity options on the smartphone would imclude Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, MHL 2.0 and IR LED. The galaxy S4 will come in both 3G and 4G LTE variants, which will vary by market.

Housing a 2,600mAh battery with a micro-SIM card slot, the Samsung Galaxy S4 will come in Black Mist and White Frost color options and would go on sale by the end of April.

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Disruptive Windows8 Phone Lumia, Ativ S, HTC 8X

In a world being ruled by iOS and Android, Microsoft hopes to bring in a whiff of fresh air with Windows Phone 8 operating system. For the ones, who haven't been paying attention to what Microsoft has been up to, Windows Phone 8 is expected to be the next major version of its mobile phone OS.

Talking about this new operating system, Stephen Baker, Vice President of Industry Analysis for NPD's Consumer Technology Market Research says, "I think Windows 8 phones definitely represent a new, strong and different competitor in the smartphone market. Not only does Microsoft take a different approach to the usage model with their tile based architecture but the ability to leverage the huge installed base of Windows PCs and Xbox game consoles should help them, over time, create a viable third path for smartphone users."

Most smartphone makers have already announced their front runners for the Windows Phone 8 operating system. The first major announcement was made by Samsung, when it unveiled its ATIV S. This smartphone has a 4.8-inch display coated with Corning "Gorilla" glass, an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera.

Nokia soon followed to take the wraps off its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 windows Phone devices. Nokia Lumia 920 comes with 4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ display, Wireless charging support and 2000 mAH battery. While the Nokia Lumia 820 is a mid-range smartphone that sports a 1.5GHz Qualcomm S4 dual-core processor, 4.3-inch Clearblack display and 8GB of internal storage.

Taiwanese manufacturer, HTC too expressed its love for Windows Phone by announcing the HTC 8X and 8S The HTC 8X comes with 4.3-inch 720p Super LCD 2 display, while the HTC 8S is a mid-segment smartphone, which has 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB internal memory.

Though these were the major announcements from the big league, even Huawei has come out in support of Windows Phone 8 and is expected to launch the Ascend W1 on September 25 according to reports. The Chinese telecom company also plans to launch more devices running on Microsoft's latest OS by the end of this year.

We have already done a head-to-head comparison of these flagship smartphones from HTC, Nokia and Samsung to understand where each stands. Now we quiz the analysts in this business to understand which amongst these three has the most disruptive Windows Phone 8 line-up.

Robert Enderle, Principal Analyst at Enderle Group opines that, "Samsung currently looks the most disruptive as they have a full set of phones, tablets and PCs so they cover all use cases for the platform which is operating on a 'better together" meme". He also adds that, "They are also the most motivated to go after Apple at the moment thanks to that $1 billion judgment".

In 2007, Samsung was one of the first to get on the Android wave and its strategy on that front seems to have paid off well. Now it's trying to replicate the same with Windows Phone 8. However, the major difference now is that Samsung seems to be juggling three hats at the moment with - Windows, Android and its own Bada operating system. So, the biggest challenge confronting Samsung right now is to come out with a prefect balancing act if it plans to score in the Windows Phone 8.

John Strand, CEO of Strand Consult feels that Nokia currently has an upper hand with its Windows Phone 8 line-up. "I will say that Nokia's Windows phones are cool. Some of the specs that they are advertising are ahead of the new iPhone. Also, Nokia is 100 percent dedicated to WP8, while Samsung and HTC's focus it primarily on the Android platform." He further goes on to elaborate that, the fact that Samsung and HTC are offering Windows Phone 8 will only help Nokia. This is because Nokia and Microsoft will now have a better bargaining power with operators because if the operator does not want to stock Windows Phone devices, it will have to say no to three separate vendors.

Having said that he still feels that being a new operating system, Microsoft and Nokia have a long way to go. "From my point of view it is up hill and I think that it will be difficult for both the companies. On the brighter side, Microsoft and Nokia have the necessary resources to emerge as winners."

Baker too agrees that though Microsoft is trying to bring in a lot of differentiation in the market, it may not be smooth sailing for them. "The real issue is how aggressively they market their unified philosophy and how tightly they tie the different aspects together, and finally, of course, while the analysts and the industry likes their approach it remains to be seen if the consumer will also find the integration a valuable differentiators."

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Super AMOLED Vs Retina Vs OLED Vs LCD Vs IPS: What’s the Difference?

There’s no denying that there are LOTS of different Android phones on the market, and what there also happens to be lots of are different types of displays. I don’t know about you guys, but I think it can get pretty confusing hearing about Super AMOLED, Retina, OLED, LCD, and IPS displays, so I thought I would do my best to explain some of the key differences between all of the different types of displays you can find on smartphones.

LCD

LCD displays start with a backlight that’s always on, and require light in order to create black, white, and colors. High end LCD’s have the reputation for creating the most accurate colors and “grays”, but are often calibrated (on purpose) to produce weaker red, blue, and purple colors to keep power consumption down. LCD screens also age slower, and can easily withstand thousands of hours of use.

OLED

This particular type of screen requires no light in order to produce black, but only needs it to produce white and colors. Because of this, it can be considered as a battery saving display. OLED displays are often brighter, but can often suffer from oversaturated green colors. They also age a lot faster than LCDs, with red and blue colors deteriorating faster than green. That might not sound like a big deal, but it can cause the color balance to suffer over time. OLEDs are also more expensive to make, which has caused many manufacturers (HTC for example) to switch from AMOLED to LCD displays.

Super AMOLED

Don’t let the title “Super” fool you. This is simply Samsung’s proprietary name and approach to making OLED displays. In other words, Super AMOLED=Samsung OLED. Super AMOLED, Super AMOLED Plus, and HD Super AMOLED only really have one major difference: sub pixels.

Screen pixels are generally made up of red, green, and blue sub pixels that combine to create other color combinations. For example, Samsung’S Super AMOLED uses Samsung’s PenTile layout, and the same pattern of red, green, blue, and green sub-pixels, which typically has fewer sub pixels than the layout used in LCD displays. The larger sub pixels are effective in letting in more light, which lead to brighter and smoother images, which is seen on the Galaxy S2, Samsung Droid Charge, and the Samsung Infuse 4G. Super AMOLED HD is simply the same PenTile Super AMOLED display, but with a higher resolution of 1280 x 720. These screens are featured in the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note, and the new Samsung Galaxy S3.

IPS and Retina

IPS , which stands for “in plane switching, is actually a premium LCD technology that’s known for having a wide viewing angle and clear picture. You can find this display in the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The “Retina Display” that Apple uses is based on IPS technology, and if you’ve ever seen an iPhone in action, I’m sure you can attest to how great the screen is. The Transformer Prime features an IPS display, and I can personally attest to how great the colors are. The newly announced Transformer Infinity will feature a "Super IPS" display 1920 x 1200.

And the best display is?

So which type of display is best? There’s no real answer for that, as it will most likely boil down to personal preference. I personally prefer IPS and Super AMOLED displays, but that certainly doesn’t mean that any one display is better than the other. They all have their strengths and their weaknesses, with some having more textured and brighter colors, while others produce colors differently to reduce battery consumption.

So next time you’re browsing around the shop looking at different phones, try to see if you can spot the differences in the displays. Keep in mind that this article was only to provide a brief overview of the key differences of the displays, as there are obviously other technical factors that come into play with their individual construction. With some you might see nothing, but for others you might notice a considerable difference. The infographic that we made back in early May (below) tells you which types of displays are featured in 7 popular Android phones, and could help to provide a bit of an overview of which phones carry which displays. - Source

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Samsung NP-900X3C Series 9 Snap Review

The Samsung Series 9 is one of the most amazing laptops that we have tested recently. It has everything to be called an ultrabook, yet it has been branded as a notebook by Samsung. Nevertheless, the blazing performance, the ultra slim form factor and the exquisite build quality are truly awesome. It costs a lot of money, but then again, this is the best option for a Windows ultrabook which actually competes with and beats the MacBook Air, overall. Add up your savings, or beg, borrow and steal to get this one!

Very rarely do we get a laptop that is completely unique and leaves us awe-struck. Quite frankly, we cannot remember when it last happened, till we got my hands on the Samsung Series 9 laptop. Samsung insist on calling this a laptop, but this machine surely matches all the criteria you need for an ultrabook. And then some!

Build & Design

Ultrabooks are meant to be slim and sleek, as much as possible, keeping the dimensions in check and the weight down. There are a lot of devices running around that aren’t the slimmest by any means, but do get classified as ultrabooks. The Samsung Series 9 deserves that tag more than anything.

Straight out of its very premium packaging, and you literally have to rub your eyes to be doubly sure of what you are seeing. The Samsung Series 9 is slimmer than even the MacBook Air! The Series 9, at its thickest point is 12.9mm thick, while the MacBook Air tips 17.2mm at its thickest point. That didn’t stop Samsung from fitting in 2 USB ports, mini HDMI out, the 3.5mm jack and a memory card reader. You get adapter options for LAN and VGA out, with the LAN adapter a part of the package. Even the power adapter is a thing of brilliance, with its compact design small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

The Series 9 has corresponding chunky portions on the sides close to the display hinge side, and that is where the ports are fit in. From there, a flowing design seamlessly slims down the machine without any fuss. The curves carry on where the lid meets the hinge, and is very much appreciated when the Series 9 is placed on a table with the lid closed.

The Samsung Series 9’s 100% aluminum chassis mostly consists of Duralumin. This is used to create what the company calls a “slim and aerodynamic design”, and is usually used in aircrafts. The result is a solidly built laptop that is very light to pick up and move around.

The Series 9’s brilliance doesn’t end there. The mineral ash black colour is rather rare. Materials used are premium, and critically, the display hinge tautness is among the best, if not the very best. The overall design has a dollop of sharpness about it, something that gives the aura that this is an attentive ultrabook. Open it up and you will notice the slim bezel. The keyboard layout has not been compromised in any way, and as if to give out a lesson to other ultrabook manufacturers, Samsung’s keyboard responds with the same brilliance as the one on the MacBook Air. For others who claim that key travel and response is slightly impacted by the slim form factor, this ultrabook rubbishes that theory. It is the best built ultrabook by far, and priced appropriately.

The display hinge is quite strong, and a whiplash doesn't send the lid scurrying all the way back.

Features & Specifications

No shortage of power on the Series 9. This is powered by an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7-3517U processor and paired with 4GB of RAM. This processor clocks at 1.9GHz and Turbo Boost takes it up to 2.4GHz.

For your data storage, the Series 9 comes with a 256GB SSD. This drive is one of the fastest ones around, something that we will explain in greater detail in the performance section.

The display is not reflective, and that helps the Series 9 score well in the display tests.

The Series 9’s 13.3-inch display has a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, which is much higher than the fairly common 1366 x 768 pixels. This difference shows up clearly, with absolutely amazing clarity of text. Readability on this screen is by far the best among all ultrabooks we have tested, helped immensely by the sharpness and the largely non-reflective nature of the display. Black level depth and white saturation levels are slightly on the lower side, but the display does very well in the pixel stability tests.

Excellent keyboard and a generous sized touchpad add a lot of functionality to this brilliant design.

People have often claimed that keyboard usage experience on an ultrabook is more of a compromise since the dimensions dictate that the keyboard not spread out too much and the key travel is not adequate. However, with the Series 9, Samsung would beg to differ. The keyboard on the Series 9 is like a tasty dish served up by a five-star chef! The key layout, despite a smallish real estate, is perfect with good key spacing. And the most critical bit, the key travel, is perfect. There is a distinct feel of precision and sharpness to it, very much like the MacBook Air. Shifting from the Air to the keyboard on the Series 9 was a breeze, and didn’t take much acclimatizing. And that cannot be said for a lot of ultrabooks out there.

Performance

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Series 9 powered by the Core i7 processor is the fastest among all ultrabooks that we tested. The PC Mark Vantage score of 12972 is the only one breaching the 10000 mark, with the second highest being the 9966 scored by the HP Envy 4. The PC Mark 07 score of 4647 is again the highest, with the Fujitsu Lifebook U772 quite some way behind in second place clocking 4221. If you remember reading a bit earlier about the fast SSD on this machine, the drive test score of 41503 is pipped only by the 128GB SSD on the Lifebook U772, with a score of 42453. All other SSDs are considerably slower.

Despite being razor thin, there are still a lot of connectivity options.

All the scores are mentioned here to give you an idea of how good the performance of this machine is. In any usage scenario, the Series 9 will not struggle or get bogged down, no matter what you load it with. The overall snappiness of the system is seriously boosted by the excellent drive performance. We used this machine quite a bit, and this one fit almost all usage scenarios perfectly – home and office work, multimedia viewing and the road warrior.

The battery life offered by the Series 9 is a delight. Quite frankly, we were surprised to see this clock 246 minutes in the stressful battery test. But the surprise element was that this is by far the best battery backup time clocked by any ultrabook, including the less powerful Core i3 and Core i5-bearing machines! In a typical day at work, this should give you around 6.5-7 hours of battery backup.

One of the best built laptops out there.

Graphics capabilities are rather toned down on this package, particularly because the idea was to make this the slimmest ultrabook in the market. The integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics will offer the barebones basic, but then again, no one is buying the Series 9 for gaming surely. Admittedly, there will be some who will argue that for so much, you should be able to get an all-rounder laptop, but that would just be nitpicking!

Ultra thin chassis, thinner than the MacBook Air.

Bottom Line

As we said earlier, not many laptops and ultrabooks make us jump out of our seats. But the Series 9 seems to have done that quite successfully, doing everything right. Right out of the box, the exquisite build quality justifies the money you have just spent. Switch it on and the performance is a delight. Battery life ensures you can almost last one full day of usage at work without reaching for the sleek power adapter. All in all, the Series 9 does it all. You can flaunt your bank account’s strength without compromising on functionality and performance. This is the closest a Windows machine has come to a MacBook Air overall, and that is a compliment in itself. - source

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Samsung plans to upgrade five devices to Android 5.0

Android is a constantly moving target for devices. The Android device you buy today will inevitably be running an old version in just a few months time. How important that is depends on the individual, but if you use a Samsung smartphone or tablet, you’ll be interested to know that a list of planned Android updates has just leaked, including which devices can expect to receive Android 5.0.

The pre-list, as it’s known, has been leaked to SamMobile by an insider. It shows which devices can expect to receive an update to Android 4.2.2 and the inevitable Android 5.0.

The just unveiled Galaxy S4 is set to ship with Android 4.2.2, but Samsung is planning to upgrade 17 devices to the current latest version of Google’s OS. Those devices include:

• GT-I8160 – Galaxy Ace 2
• GT-I8350 – Galaxy Beam
• GT-I8730 – Galaxy Express
• GT-S6810 – Galaxy Fame
• GT-I9080 – Galaxy Grand
• GT-I9082 – Galaxy Grand DUOS
• GT-N7000 – Galaxy Note
• GT-I9260 – Galaxy Premier
• GT-I8190 – Galaxy S III mini
• GT-I9070 – Galaxy S Advance
• GT-I9100 – Galaxy S II
• GT-I9105 – Galaxy S II Plus
• GT-S6310 – Galaxy Young
• GT-S6312 – Galaxy Young DUOS
• GT-S7710 – Galaxy X Cover 2

It’s worth noting that for the above devices, that’s as far as Samsung expects to go in terms of updates. As soon as each one is running Android 4.2.2 the OS updates will stop. And by then, you’ll probably be looking around for a new device anyway.

Now we come to the unannounced Android 5.0. Samsung has decided that only variants of five of its existing devices will receive an update to Key Lime Pie. They include the Galaxy S3 , Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy 8.0, and Galaxy 10.1. In all cases, the LTE versions of the phones and tablets will get the update, as will the WiFi versions of the tablets.

As this is a pre-list that Samsung didn’t intend to make public, there’s every chance that the devices receiving updates will change before they are officially announced. But if Android updates are a major consideration when choosing to buy a new device, then one of the later Galaxy S smartphones or Galaxy tablets looks like a safe bet if you intend on investing now.

As for when we can expect to hear about Android 5.0, the safe bet is during the Google’s I/O developer conference held in May. By then, the Galaxy S4 will probably have been in the hands of consumers for about a month, and the question of when Samsung will roll out the Android 5.0 update is bound to be asked. It’s reassuring to see the company is already planning ahead.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Snap Review

With the Samsung Galaxy Ace, Samsung has set their sights on conquering the all important mid-range market. The Galaxy Ace isn’t for geeks, it is for people who are looking for a smartphone that just works well and aren’t interested or impressed in features they do not need.

With the Galaxy Ace, Samsung has designed a phone that is not only elegant, but also simple to use. There are two touch sensitive buttons on the front with a directional pad in between them. The buttons are backlit and disappear when not in use. This gives the Galaxy Ace a simple design. The reasonably sized screen is bright, sharp and is sensitive enough to detect any finger swipes. The device on a whole is solid and well built.

Two battery covers are included for some form of personalisation, one of which is black and rubbery and the other in glossy white. A 2GB microSD card for installing applications and any music and videos is included. Also included in the box is a USB cable, a wall charger and a stereo headset.

A 5 Megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash is on the back. While the camera will not replace a dedicated digital camera, images captured are printable, provided there is reasonable lighting. The camera interface is excellent and provides easy access to a number of features, including manual control for photography buffs. It also supports face and smile detection, macro feature for close-up shots and geotagging.

Samsung has customised the Google Android operating system with their own user interface. The homescreen has up to seven panels that users can populate with widgets like clock, news and weather and Google Search. As a now mature ecosystem, Android offers users plenty of features, including easy access to Google’s many online services.

Applications are easy to get to and if a user needs more, they can easily access the Android Market where thousands of free and paid-for applications are available. The Galaxy Ace is reasonably quick though it slows down a bit when running many applications concurrently.

As expected from a phone that runs on Android, the Galaxy Ace is an excellent messaging device. The default messaging application supports SMS and MMS, while there is also a generic email application that handles POP and IMAP email services. Threaded messaging is included as standard giving the user a conversational style interface.

The Android browser is one of the best available on a smartphone. The browser works like any modern smartphone browsers do – it’s pinch to zoom, as well as tap to zoom. Text reflow makes it easier to browse websites that are not mobile optimised. Because the Galaxy Ace is on Three’s fast 3G network, web browsing on the go has never been quicker.

All in all, I am surprised by how much I liked about the Samsung Galaxy Ace. Despite being light on high-end features, the Galaxy Ace is a great all rounder and easy to use smartphone that anybody can pick up and use right away.

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RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-S5300 Galaxy Pocket Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

19.10.2012 RIFF JTAG – Samsung GT-S5300 Galaxy Pocket Unbrick – Dead Boot Repair Supported

Repairing bricked Samsung S5300 is easy with the RIFF Box. Note, one simple way to connect over JTAG – connect USB cable to PC and insert battery. In this case phone is automatically powered on, so no need to press any power-on buttons on the phone keypad.

To resurrect Samsung S5300:

• Solder JTAG cable to Samsung S5300 JTAG pads;
• Insert USB Data cable into board and PC;
• Make sure Samsung S5300 is selected in the list of models;
• Click Resurrect button;
• Wait till software signals a successful operation completion;
• Disconnect power supply, de-solder JTAG wires;

Now phone is in bootable condition, that is, even if it does not start up normally, you can flash it using known flashing methods.

To enter download mode:

• Disconnect PC cable;
• Insert battery;
• Hold ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Home’ keys and press Power-On.

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Samsung Is Crushing Apple in Smartphone Sales

Apple announced earlier this week that its smartphone sales have continued to rise, growing 6.6 percent year-over-year to 37.4 million this past quarter. That might sound like good news for Cupertino—until you look at the comparable figures for Samsung. Reuters cites an IDC report showing that the South Korean giant's sales leapt from 60 million to 70.7 million phones over the same period, more than Apple and its next three largest competitors combined. And of the top five smartphone makers by volume, Apple is the only one that has lost market share over the past year.

Apple can still point to its healthy profit margins, though they're less healthy than they used to be. The iPhone is a top-end device, whereas Samsung boosts its volume by selling cheaper models alongside its flagship offerings. But quantity matters too. That's because Apple is not just competing with Samsung for customers, it's competing with Samsung and all the other Android-phone manufacturers for the attention of app developers. If the current trend holds, Samsung's market share will soon double Apple's. Eventually, more developers will start to wonder whether it's worth it to build apps for two different operating systems if one is clearly establishing dominance.

There are some bright spots for Apple. iPhone users still use their phones more heavily than their Android counterparts. And AllThingsD's John Paczkowski cites a Yankee Group survey that finds iPhone customers significantly more loyal to their brand than Android owners, which opens the door for Apple to turn things around with the right product. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Apple is already working on a less-expensive iPhone that could launch later this year. That seems like the right move. But it also highlights once more how Apple is no longer the sole agenda-setter in the smartphone market. For once, it is the company playing catch-up.

Worldwide smartphone sales and market share in the first quarter of 2013, via IDC and the Associated Press.

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