World's Smallest Android Set-Top-Box

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi revealed the Mi Box Mini, an Android TV-like device that can play games. Everyone and their mother (in Tech News) is monitoring Xiaomi, the *fourth largest smartphone maker in the world behind Samsung, Apple and Lenovo (owners of Motorola). But that doesn't mean everything they put out is gold.

Xiaomi's been at the TV game the longest after it's smartphone when they first released the Mi Box, their answer to Apple TV. Like the Apple device, the Mi Box could play games, download apps, and stream content. However, unlike the Apple device, the content supported by Xiaomi is mostly China-centric, and this is no different with the Mi Box Mini.

Let's a take a step back and look at the Mi Box Mini. The thing is small, sleek, and did I mention small? At the size of a smartphone charger, the Mi Box Mini only has a plug and an HDMI output. It connects online via Wi-Fi. Xiaomi is offering "1.4 million hours" of content to go with it.

Of course, since it's an Android device, and similar to Android and Apple TV, the Mi Box Mini also has another feature going for it: gaming. The Mi Box Mini's specs surpass those many early Android consoles:

Most of the content available on the Mi Box Mini, and the Mi Box, for that matter, is in Chinese. Some of it might also be illegal and unlicensed content, but I did find Archer in English.Most of the content available on the Mi Box Mini, and the Mi Box, for that matter, is in Chinese. Some of it might also be illegal and unlicensed content, but I did find Archer in English.

Okay, enough about the video, onwards to video games! Sadly, like its predecessors, the Mi Box Mini isn't a gaming machine, even after the various deals that Xiaomi has made, including the one with Ouya. Part of the problem of the device as a gaming platform is Xiaomi's own lackadaisical offerings.

The company has on its store, free of charge, games like Timberman, Flappy Bird and Plants Versus Zombies. Of course there are also loads of Chinese-made mobile games. The games are simple casual titles that would find their way onto many a smartphone, mine included (I really liked Timberman).

Now, according to Xiaomi's forum's and Engadget, there's a way to side load apps onto the Mi Box Mini. I haven't figured out how. There's no Micro SD or SD slot anywhere, so the hardware is limited to 2 GB of usable memory. The Mi Box Mini should also connect to any Bluetooth controller, however it's not connecting to my Moga Pro.

However, at a price of about $30, the Mi Box Mini is incredibly attractive for people looking for a media solution to terrestrial and cable TV. With Xiaomi supposedly slated to hit State-side in the coming year, they may work out something with the Mi Box Mini for Western audiences. I still can't get over how tiny the box is.

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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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DLNA extension enables multi-screen delivery through Set-Top-Box

MSOs and other service providers will soon be able to deliver multi-screen content directly through set-top boxes, in addition to – or instead of – the broadband channel. The enabler will be the DLNA CVP-2 guidelines published today.

Service providers have long been able to securely distribute IP-based content through broadband networks and broadband routers and still maintain security for the content. Previously, secure multi-screen distribution of MPEG-based pay TV content delivered through the set-top was not possible.

While the prospect of creating a home network using a set-top/gateway is no doubt enticing, success will depend entirely on encouraging the participation of enough service providers and consumer electronics (CE) companies.

"DLNA’s new CVP-2 Guidelines provide the industry with a foundation to significantly enhance consumer enjoyment of premium content offerings from their service provider. Content providers' rights are preserved, devices will have greater functionality, and consumers will have greater viewing device options. This is a win for all stakeholders,” said Tom Lookabaugh, chief R&D officer, CableLabs. CableLabs is a contributing member in the DLNA group, contributing to the development of the technology.

As of now, few companies have publicly committed to using DLNA CVP-2 – even among the contributing members. In addition to CableLabs, they include Comcast, Cox Communications, and Time Warner Cable, Broadcom and Samsung.

That said, interest in the technology has begun to percolate. At the recent CES, companies that showed technology or demonstrated support for DLNA CVP-2 included ARM, Broadcom, Access, AwoX, JetHead, SiliconDust, Videon and ViXS Systems.

Joerg Eggink, product director at Access, said, “…we're already seeing very high levels of interest from our broadcast and CE device customers.”

Karthik Ranjan, ARM marketing director, operator relations, said, “The ARM ecosystem has invested heavily in HTML5 technology within the mobile market, which will in turn provide huge commercial gains for the Pay TV sector as it will have access to the constant and rapid innovation.”

David DeAndrade, a fellow in Comcast’s office of the CTO, is a spokesman for DLNA. He said in an interview with CED that there have also been some European satellite and telco service providers who have been involved, though they did not participate at the official “Contributor” level.

He acknowledged that the adoption of DLNA CVP-2 will have a chicken-and-egg element to it. The technology will require a critical mass of both service providers and CE companies. Given that, it’s notable that Apple has not participated in the effort so far.

“Success will invite more service providers in, and more CE companies in. If we get a good launch this could very well become a success,” DeAndrade said.

DLNA CVP-2 is implemented using open source technologies including linux platforms, HTML5, MPEG-DASH, and DTCP-IP, the digital rights management (DRM) software that authorizes and enables sharing within a home network.

Support for DLNA CVP-2 is also built into the RDK software stack, DeAndrade noted.

Products will have to be certified before being marketed. Certification is expected to begin in September. There will be five or six organizations that will perform certification testing around the world. In the U.S., the University of New Hampshire will be one.

DLNA expects certified products to hit the market at the end of this year.

DLNA CVP-2 provides several advantages, but the topline benefit is the ability to deliver video in a home network through a set-top or gateway, as opposed to an Ethernet/Wi-Fi router, no other equipment required.

Display devices can include PCs, Blu-ray players, game consoles, laptops and other mobile devices. Every device that would connect in a DLNA CVP-2 would need to be enabled with the technology. In many cases, that might require a simple app download for CE devices.

It is up to the CE companies to create those apps for their products. The way the technology is set up, the CE device will go out and discover the gateway, and access the remote user interface (RUI).

Because the RUI is HTML5-based, it can be consistent across all devices.

Once connected, the viewer can then go through the menu of content available. If Comcast were to adopt this technology, for instance, that would all go through the X1 platform.

The number of devices that could be supported would depend on the number of tuners in the set-top/gateway; gateways typically have 4 or 6.

It would be up to service providers to provide support pages that explain what the service is, what devices will be supported, and where to download apps for devices that can be used but didn’t come with the necessary software already installed.

Service providers would need to install a DLNA server.

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How to get started with DLNA

What the heck is DLNA and why you should care about it? I'll keep this simple.

If you have a lot of media stored on your PC—namely music, movies, and photos—DLNA makes it possible to stream that stuff to other devices in your house.

What kinds of other devices? TVs, Blu-ray players, media boxes, and even smartphones and tablets. What's cool is that you might already own the gear you need. In that case, all you'd need is some free software for your PC.

That software effectively turns your PC into a server, making your media libraries available to compatible devices that connect to it. Among the popular media servers for Windows: Plex, TVersity, and Twonky.

On the device side, you may find that some manufacturers incorporate a branded version of DLNA. For example, many LG Blu-ray players and TVs offer a feature called SmartShare, but that's really just DLNA under a different name. Same goes for Philips' Simple Share and Samsung's AllShare.

If you have one of those devices, the manufacturer might steer you to a particular media-server program—like, say, Samsung's AllShare for Windows. But you may still be able to use a different server app if you like, including any of the aforementioned. As long as the device on the receiving end is DLNA-compliant, it should work.

One area where DLNA can get tricky, especially when you're trying to stream video, is codecs. That refers to the way a video file is encoded, which can vary quite a bit depending on the source. This is especially true if you're downloading files from the likes of Bittorrent. If the video uses an unusual encoding format, it might not stream properly.

Alas, the only way to find out is through trial and error.

If you're eager to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of DLNA, I recommend installing Plex for Windows and then the Plex app for your Android, iOS, or Windows Phone device. Plex also works with Roku boxes and LG and Samsung TVs (those with "smart" features, that is). Give it a try, then let me know what you think!

Posted by guest blogger originally written by Rick Broida via techive.

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Smart TV of the future and key features

Current Evolution

In the past, we saw the television as a player of cable and DVB-T contents but in the future will be "one of the list"! Smile

Next evolution step added a small games like snake, tetris, etc. as TV became like a big computer monitor instead of the old CRT-like player.

The milestone was to “plug the net” into the player, which allowed to access Social Network, home streaming movies via DLNA, online streaming services.

They added also some extra feature to add custom Java apps in TV firmware.

Now, Samsung announced some more features:

• Integrated webcam for Video call using Skype
• Gesture and Voice control like Microsoft Kinect
• Netflix & Co. integration for movies streaming

Consider also Toshiba announced a new 3D TV without glasses

What they need

3D Smart TVs will be “the standard” for future but they will need:

• Good contents from web (Netflix & Co.)
• Standard developer platform to add cutom apps

Future scenarios

• Sony will integrate “Kinect-like” into TV to use the lock in with Playstation
• Samsung will use its market share leadership to push out Microsoft Kinect as controller
• Microsoft will do a join venture to integrate XBox dashboard & Kinect technology into TV (hopefully with Samsung!)
• TV firmware should support HTML 5 applications as common platform (no more Java or Flash)

Ultra future…

• No more 1meter monitor but a small 10 cm box with DLP technology and holografic images

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DLNA over LAN and WIFI problems

I am having trouble getting DLNA working over LAN & WIFI at the same time.

For example, My Samsung TV has DLNA support for DMP and DMR, I am able to access my media servers and use the "Play To" feature in Windows 7 without problem on my LAN, however if I try over WIFI with my laptop or cellphone they don't pick up the TV and the TV can't pick them up, my phone picks up my laptop and visa versa over wifi, so its as if the WIFI network is seperate from the LAN somehow?

This makes no sense because I have a DSL LAN/WIFI router which is being used and the networks are not separate on it, I am able to access all machines via network shares etc. The only thing that wont work is DLNA!

So to sum it up, DLNA works over LAN, DLNA works over WIFI but wont work between LAN devices & WIFI devices.

The router is pretty much on the default settings, I made sure subnets and all are the same but cant get it to work.

If anybody has any idea what could be wrong any suggestion would be appreciated.

Update: I am able to ping the TV via WIFI through my laptop and from my PC on the LAN, I am also able to ping my laptop from my PC, LAN - WIFI, all seems to be working, just DLNA wont work between WIFI & LAN and I cant figure out what is the problem!

If I open my router and go to the LAN Clients page, it lists all devices including WIFI devices.

Update 2: Thanks Anyway, I found the problem, as soon as I enabled IGMP Proxy in my router DLNA started working over wlan.

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Intel 530 Series SSD Review

Intel launched the SSD 530 series as a progressive update on their SSD 520 line, moving away from the 25nm NAND flash and incorporating new SandForce silicon with 20nm flash for more efficient power consumption. The 530 series also consolidates Intel's various form factors which previously carried different model numbers.14 new products don the SSD 530 brand in a variety of different form factors; standard 2.5", mSATA and M.2. As was the case with their previous series, Intel has optimized the SandForce firmware to deliver a combination of performance and reliability.

Every Intel 530 SSD is quoted to have a maximum read speed of 540 MB/s and a write speed of 490 MB/s. With those performance numbers-- a tad lower than other SandForce-based SSDs--it’s clear that Intel’s new 530 line is catered towards a more mainstream consumer base rather than for the maximum possible transfer rates. Additionally, the maximum 4k random IOPS is 41,000 and 80,000 for reading and writing respectively. The Intel SSD 530 Series also offers key features such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit Encryption to protect user data, End-to-End Data Protection, and Data Compression to help improve performance and endurance by automatically compressing information sent to the SSD.

The M.2 SSDs, mSATA and 2.5-models all use the Serial ATA 600 interface. The 2.5-inch version comes in 80GB, 120GB, 180GB, 240GB, 360GB and 480GB capacities. The mSATA and M.2 models are limited to in 80GB, 120GB, 180GB and 360GB. All of the Intel 530 SSDs ship with a five-year warranty. We are reviewing the 240GB 2.5” 7mm unit.

Intel SSD 530 SATA Specifications:

• Capacities:
• 80GB
• 120GB
• 180GB
• 240GB
• 360GB
• 480GB
• Performance
• Sustained Sequential Read: up to 540MB/s
• Sustained Sequential Write: up to 490MB/s
• Random 4 KB Reads: up to 41,000 IOPS
• Random 4 KB Writes: up to 80,000 IOPS
• Components:
• Intel 20 nm MLC NAND Flash Memory
• SandForce SF-2200 Controller
• AES 256-bit Encryption
• Form Factors: 2.5-inch
• Thickness: 7 mm
• Weight: Up to 78 grams
• Operating: 0C to 70C
• Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER): <1 data-blogger-escaped-1016="" data-blogger-escaped-bits="" data-blogger-escaped-br="" data-blogger-escaped-per="" data-blogger-escaped-read="" data-blogger-escaped-sector=""> Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 1,200,000 hours
• Warranty: 5 Years

Design and Build

One of the small things about the new 530 series is that it appears Intel is now taking the design of its consumer-branded SSDs up a notch. As such, the Intel 530 240GB has a very nice, modern look to it in terms of design with its silver colored all metal enclosure, with a dash of color with the faux circuit board sticker.

Similar to previous Intel SSDs sharing the same case design, its 7mm z-height makes it compatible with thinner notebook designs and other systems needing the smaller form factor.

Looking at the connectors, we see the standard power and Serial ATA connectors. This drive is SATA3 (6G) and is backwards compatible with SATA2 as well; however, the bandwidth limitation would be capped to approximately 270 MB/sec with SATA2, which is still much faster than HDDs.

Under the hood, we will see that the Intel 530 makes use of Intel (Micron) 20nm MLC written NAND as well as a cross Intel/LSI-branded SandForce controller.

The bottom side of the circuit board includes 8 additional NAND packages, making the total sixteen.

Consumer Synthetic Benchmarks

All consumer SSD benchmarks are conducted with the mid-range StorageReview Consumer Testing Platform. The comparables used for the review below include:

• Crucial M500 (480GB, Marvell 9187, Micron 20nm MLC NAND, SATA)
• OCZ Vector (256GB, Indilinx IDX500M00-BC Barefoot 3, 25nm MLC NAND, SATA)
• Samsung SSD 840 EVO (250GB, 400MHz Samsung 3-core MCX controller, Samsung 1x nm Toggle NAND Flash, SATA)
• Seagate 600 SSD (120GB, Link-a-Media LM87800, 19nm MLC NAND, SATA)
• OCZ Vertex 150 SSD (240GB, Indilinx Barefoot 3 BF3-M10, 19nm MLC NAND, SATA)
• Corsair Force LS (240GB, 19nm Toshiba MLC, SATA)

To read more about the comparison of the benchmark testing with IOMeter please visit storagereview.

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Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, debuted September 19

At a Glance

Apple recently introduced the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Both devices launched on September 19 in the first wave of countries. The first reviews describe the units as "thin and sexy", "bigger and better", with impressive battery life.

Specs

• 4.7-inch iPhone 6 features a 1334 x 750 display
• 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus features a 1920 x 1080 display
• 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB
• $199, $299, and $399 / $299, $399, and $499

Apple has launched two new iPhones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Along with larger screens and a completely new iPad-style design with an ultra thin body and rounded corners, the two new phones offer faster processors, better cameras, and Apple's new Apple Pay payment system.

Apple's new iPhones are available in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray, and are available in 16, 64, and 128 GB capacities. The iPhone 6 pricing starts at $199 on contract, while the iPhone 6 Plus pricing starts at $299.

While both models include the same 64-bit A8 chip and the same general design, there are several differences between the two phones. The iPhone 6 measures in at 6.9mm, while the iPhone 6 Plus is slightly thicker at 7.1mm. Apple's iPhone 6 Plus also has three major differentiating factors: optical image stabilization for the camera, and a longer battery life, and an iPad-style landscape mode that displays more content on the screen.

Though the iPhone 6 Plus has optical image stabilization, both phones got some major camera improvements in form of sensor upgrades, improved tone mapping, better noise reduction, and new "Focus Pixel" technology, which improves the phone's ability to select autofocus points. For videos, there's a new 240fps slo-mo option, along with support for shooting in 1080p at 60fps. The front-facing camera was also upgraded, with an f/2.2 aperture that lets in more light and new burst mode capabilities.

Both phones have an impressive new "Retina HD Display," with the iPhone 6 featuring a resolution of 1334 x 750 (326 ppi) and the iPhone 6 Plus featuring a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi).

Design wise, the phones more closely resemble the iPad and the iPod touch than the iPhone 5s. Both models have soft, rounded corners and a curved glass screen that melds smoothly into the thin metal body of the device. The volume buttons on the left side of the device are now pill-shaped, and the power button is located on the right side of the device for easier one-handed use.

How to Buy

The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus launched on September 19 in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, and Singapore, following pre-orders that began on Friday, September 12. On Friday, September 26, Apple expanded iPhone 6 and 6 Plus availability to more than 20 additional countries, including New Zealand, Italy, Denmark, and Taiwan, and on October 17, the two devices became available in China, India and Monaco. Later in the month of October, Apple expanded availability to 33 additional countries.

Apple is selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus both online and in its retail stores. Though supplies were initially constrained, stock of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus appears to be improving in the United States and other countries around the world. In the U.S., new orders of both devices ship in just 1 business day for 16 and 64GB models and 3 to 5 business days for 128GB models.

In store supply of both devices is also improving, with retail stores receiving shipments on a near-daily basis. The iStockNow tracking tool can be used to see which models of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are currently in stock at a variety of stores, including Apple's retail stores.>

According to an Apple representative, response to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus was "incredible," setting a new record for pre-orders, and sales topped 10 million during the phone's launch weekend. While it remains uncertain whether consumers preferred the smaller iPhone 6 or the larger iPhone 6 Plus, early analysis suggests buyers favored the iPhone 6 3:1 over the iPhone 6 Plus.

Apple's iPhone 6 is available in 16, 64, and 128 GB capacities, priced at $199, $299, and $399, respectively, with a two-year contract. The iPhone 6 Plus is available in 16, 64, and 128 GB capacities and will be priced $100 higher at $299, $399, and $499, respectively. Both the iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus are available in Space Gray, Gold, and Silver.

Issues

"Bendgate"

Shortly after the iPhone 6 Plus was released on September 19, reports of the device bending when placed in a pocket began to surface. One user, for example, reported slight bending after the iPhone was in a pocket for approximately 18 hours, and after that, several other reports trickled in.

Inspired by the reports of bending, a YouTuber created a video depicting him bending the iPhone 6 Plus with his hands, causing significant damage to the device. The video went viral, and began people worrying about bending the iPhone 6 Plus in their pockets.

It is important to note when watching the video above that the amount of pressure placed on the device is unlikely to be replicated in daily usage. While images have depicted slight bending, there has been no extreme warpage in the casing due to carrying the device in a pocket.

Affected users have reported that Apple has replaced devices that have bent. As shown in another video, the iPhone 6 Plus is less vulnerable to bending when placed in a rigid case, and users can also avoid bending the iPhone by removing it from a pocket before sitting down.

A followup bending video featuring the iPhone 6 demonstrated that the smaller-screened device is much harder to bend and therefore likely less vulnerable to bending when placed inside of a pocket.

In response to all of the media attention that the iPhone 6 Plus bending issues garnered, Apple released a statement to several different sites saying that with normal use, bending in the iPhone is "extremely rare." The company said that only nine customers had complained about a bent iPhone 6 Plus.

In addition to releasing a statement, Apple also invited several reporters to visit its the facility where the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are subjected to several different tests to ensure strength and durability. As described in reports, the iPhones go through five different tests, including pressure point cycling, three-point bend tests, torsion testing, sit tests, and real-life testing scenarios where Apple employees use the devices.

According to Apple's head engineer Dan Riccio, the iPhone 6 was "the most tested product" Apple's ever created. The company reportedly conducted 15,000 tests on the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Apple's head of marketing Phil Schiller said that bending was extremely rare, and that the company had "designed the product to be incredibly reliable throughout all your real world use."

Consumer reports went on to test the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus after reports of bending, and found that the two devices are not quite as bendable as the media has suggested. In a three-point flexural test, the iPhone 6 Plus withstood 90 pounds of force before bending, while the iPhone 6 withstood 70 pounds of force, which is more force than the two devices are likely to be subjected to during daily use.

According to Consumer Reports, though the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are not indestructible, they "should stand up to typical use."

Crashing Issues

Some 128GB iPhone 6 and 6 Plus units have reportedly been having crashing and boot loop issues, which could potentially be a hardware issue related to the NAND flash in the devices.

Reviews

Initial impressions on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are gathered below to highlight the general release reactions to the two new devices.

Apple's two new devices are essentially identical in design aside from the difference in screen size and the battery life/optical image stabilization in the iPhone 6 Plus. One notable improvement in both devices is the longer battery life afforded by the larger batteries. The iPhone 6 Plus is said to last up to 2 days, while the iPhone 6 may last a day and a half.

Brad Molen, Engadget:

Both iPhones are thinner than their predecessor. Whereas the 5s was 7.6mm thick, the 6 comes in at 6.9mm, with the 6 Plus measuring a hair thicker at 7.1mm. I don't always subscribe to the "thinner is better" mantra, but it's a benefit in this case because larger iPhones wouldn't feel as comfortable if they had the same shape as the 5s. If I had to choose based on in-hand feel alone, I'd pick the 6 over the Plus. I can still wrap my fingers around the 6 just as easily as I could with the 5s (and its curved sides don't cut as sharply as the edges on the 5s), but the large-screened 6 Plus is... well, it's manageable.

David Pierce/Nilay Patel (iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus), The Verge:

Huge phones get to have huge batteries, and the iPhone 6 Plus is a huge phone with a huge battery: I consistently got about two days of battery life from the 6 Plus in regular daily use -- slightly more than the day and half we got from the iPhone 6, and basically the same as the Note 3.

Walt Mossberg/Lauren Goode (iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus), Re/code:

In my tests, I found the iPhone 6's Wi-Fi speeds -- both downstream and upstream -- were roughly double those of the 5s, and about 25 percent faster than those of the Samsung Galaxy S5. But I saw little difference in LTE speeds, either on Verizon or AT&T.

Jim Dalrymple, The Loop:

The 6 Plus was awkward for me to use at first--it was kind of like using a smaller version of the iPad mini, but it was a phone. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of using it on an ongoing basis, but the larger screen eventually won me over.

In More Detail

Design

Measuring in at 4.7 and 5.5-inches, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus dwarf previous iPhone models, but at the same time, the two phones are Apple's thinnest yet, measuring in at 6.9 and 7.1mm, respectively. For comparison's sake, the iPhone 5s was 7.6mm thick.

According to Apple, the thinner profile was made possible by the company's "thinnest display yet," which is made of slightly curved glass designed to flow seamlessly into the body of the device to highlight the "Retina HD" screen of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Both devices include prominent antenna bands on the back enclosure, along with a protruding rear lens. The volume buttons are pill-shaped, much like the buttons on the iPad Air, and the power button has been relocated to the right side of the device.

The iPhone 6 measures in at 5.44 inches long and 2.64 inches wide, and weighs 4.55 ounces. The iPhone 6 measures in at 6.22 inches long and 3.06 wide, weighing 6.07 ounces. In comparison, the iPhone 5s is 4.87 inches long, 2.31 inches wide, and it weighs 3.95 ounces.

Retina HD Display

iPhone 6 rumors largely suggested Apple would use a sapphire display cover in the device, but that turned out to be false. Instead, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus use "ion-strengthened" glass with an improved polarizer (for better outdoor viewing), a photo aligned IPS liquid crystal display, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch display with a "2x" resolution of 1334 x 740 (326 ppi) while the iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch "3x" resolution of 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi). Both phones are said to offer higher contrast, better brightness, and improved white balance.

According to a test conducted by DisplayMate, the iPhone 6 Plus display is the "best smartphone LCD ever tested." The iPhone 6 display also received high marks.

Apple has implemented several "Reachability" features to improve the viewing experience on its larger devices, including Display Zoom and landscape view (iPhone 6 Plus only). Display Zoom lets users zoom in to get a closer view at their apps, while standard zoom displays more content on the screen.

Landscape view on the iPhone 6 Plus is designed to make the most of the 5.5-inch screen and to help users be more productive. When in landscape mode, the device will display apps like Mail, Calendar, and Stocks in a wider view similar to the way they're displayed on the iPad.

The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus take advantage of dual domain pixels, which improves viewing angles. AnandTech has given an in-depth overview of dual domain pixels, explaining that the technology alludes to the fact that the electrodes in the pixels are not all aligned. Instead, the pixels are "skewed when viewed from the perspective of the lines defined by the rectangular edges of the display," allowing them to compensate for uneven lighting.

Battery Life

The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus both offer improved battery life, but due to the larger size of iPhone 6 Plus, it is able to accommodate a larger battery. The iPhone 6 has an 1,810 mAh battery, while the iPhone 6 Plus has a battery capacity of 2,915 mAh.

Because it has a bigger battery, the iPhone 6 Plus has a longer battery life than the smaller iPhone 6. 3G talk time for the iPhone 6 Plus is at 24 hours, compared to just 14 hours in the iPhone 6, for example, while HD video playback is at 14 hours for the iPhone 6 Plus and 11 hours for the iPhone 6.

Reviews of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have suggested that the iPhone 6 can last up to a day and a half on average, while the iPhone 6 Plus can last up to two days on a single charge. A battery life test conducted by AnandTech showed the iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus beat out many competing Android devices, lasting longer than the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8. The iPhone 6 Plus had the second longest battery life of any device tested, coming in behind the Huawei Ascend Mate 2.

Despite shipping with a 1A/5W battery, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are capable of drawing up to 2.1A/12W of power, which means that iPhone users can likely obtain a faster charging time using an iPad adapter. According to early testing, charging with a 12W iPad adapter charges the iPhone 6 Plus in approximately two hours.

A8 Chip and M8 Motion Coprocessor

Both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus have a new 64-bit A8 processor built on an advanced 20-nanometer process by TSMC. Not only is the chip smaller than the A7 in the iPhone 5s, it's also able to deliver 25 percent faster CPU performance while being 50 percent more energy efficient.

The A8 takes full advantage of Metal, Apple's gaming technology that lets developers create console-style games on the iPhone. According to Apple, Metal is designed to let the GPU and CPU work together to provide detailed graphics and complex visual effects, which means gaming on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is going to be better than ever.

Alongside the A8, there's also a new M8 motion coprocessor, which is the successor to the M7 motion coprocessor introduced in the iPhone 5s. The M8 measures data from the accelerometer, compass, and gyroscope, along with a barometer, which is new to the iPhone 6.

With the addition of the barometer, the M8 motion coprocessor can measure elevation in addition to steps taken and distance traveled.

AnandTech has published an analysis of the A8 processor that points towards significant GPU enhancements and an enhanced Cyclone CPU at 1.4Ghz.

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have topped CPU benchmarking tests (compared to competing Android devices and the iPhone 5s), but the iPhone 6 Plus lags slightly in graphics performance due to the device's larger screen.

Camera Improvements

The iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus continue to sport an 8-megapixel f/2.2 rear camera, but the addition of several new features will result in vastly improved picture quality. Continuing to offer improved camera capabilities has always been a priority for Apple, with the company even opting to include a protruding lens design to avoid making image quality sacrifices for the sake of the thin design of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

The first major new feature, "Focus Pixels," are designed to speed up autofocusing by providing the sensor with more information about an image, while improved auto image stabilization will compensate for slight amounts of motion blur and hand shakiness. Focus Pixels will vastly speed up autofocusing times and improve autofocusing in low light situations, as demonstrated in a review of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cameras.

Both phones also have improved face detection capabilities and more control over exposure, and the Panorama feature now supports high-resolution panoramic photos of up to 43 megapixels.

Video options have been improved in the two devices, and it's now possible to capture 1080p HD video at 60fps. There's also a new 240fps slo-mo mode, and time-lapse video, which was introduced with iOS 8.

The iPhone 6 Plus has one slight advantage when it comes to the camera, however, as it takes advantage of the M8 motion coprocessor to offer optical image stabilization. Optical image stabilization better compensates for hand shake and slight movements in low light than standard auto image stabilization techniques. As a result, it's likely the iPhone 6 Plus will be able to deliver higher quality low-light photos than the iPhone 6.

Along with rear camera improvements, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus have improved front-facing FaceTime HD cameras with a new sensor and an f/2.2 aperture. With these improvements, Apple says the front-facing camera can capture 81 percent more light, resulting in much better low-light photos. There's also a new burst mode for the front-facing camera, which will let users take burst mode selfies for the first time.

In the DxOMark tests from reputable camera testers DxO Labs, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus both scored an 82, overtaking the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Sony Xperia Z2 as the best smartphone cameras in both the photo and video categories.

According to the testing, both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus performed similarly, with the site noting that both had "very good, generally reliable auto-exposure" in a range of lighting conditions and fast, accurate autofocus.

The optical image stabilization in the iPhone 6 Plus, which is the differentiating factor between the two devices, resulted in better noise performance and less ghosting on HDR images, but it did create a video stabilization artifact that ultimately led to a better score for the iPhone 6 in the video category.

Connectivity Improvements

Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus both offer faster LTE with support for LTE Advanced networks, reaching speeds of up to 150 Mbps, and they offer 20 LTE bands for better connectivity when traveling. A real world speed test has shown some impressive speed gains between the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 5s when LTE Advanced is available.

The devices also include support for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) which allows users to make higher-quality phone calls over LTE. VoLTE will also allow users on CDMA networks like Verizon to use voice and data simultaneously for the first time. VoLTE requires support from both Apple and carriers, and several carriers have pledged to roll out support for the service.

In addition to cellular improvements, the iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus are the first of Apple's iOS devices to offer support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi. 802.11ac Wi-Fi is able to offer connection speeds that are up to 3 times faster than existing 802.11n networks. The speed improvements possible going from the iPhone 5s to the iPhone 6 Plus can be seen in the video below.

Finally, the iPhone 6 supports calls over Wi-Fi, which can result in higher-quality calls, especially in situations where a cellular connection is low. Calling over Wi-Fi is another feature that requires carrier support, but again, some carriers, like T-Mobile, have already pledged support.

Memory

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus teardowns have revealed that both devices continue to offer the same 1GB of RAM found in the iPhone 5s.

Other Features

Like the iPhone 5s, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus continue to offer Touch ID, Apple's fingerprint-based security system. With iOS 8, which ships on the iPhone 6/6 Plus, Touch ID will become even more powerful, thanks to third-party Touch ID integration.

Touch ID is also an integral part of Apple's new Apple Pay mobile payments initiative, as is the Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna built into every iPhone 6. Apple Pay is designed to allow users to pay for purchases at thousands of retail stores with just a fingerprint.

Operating System

The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus ship with iOS 8, Apple's newest mobile operating system. iOS 8's main goal is to improve integration between Apple devices, both mobile and desktop, through the use of "Continuity."

This article "Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, debuted September 19" is originally posted at macrumors.com and was posted by guest blogger.

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Huawei's MediaQ M310 : World's Tiniest Media Player Hub

BARCELONA, Spain--Chinese tech manufacturer Huawei normally makes smartphones, but now it wants to take control of your TV with its tiny MediaQ M310.

This black box is a truly minuscule media hub, measuring only 14mm thick. It's so light you could almost forget you were holding it, and it would easily slot behind your TV, out of sight.

Inside is a quad-core processor, the same chip that's powering Huawei's newest flagship phone, the Ascend P2. That should give the M310 enough grunt to chew through graphically testing games or high-definition movies. That chip is backed up by 1GB of RAM.

The box is both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capable, and comes with 32GB of storage and a microSD card slot, in case you need even more space. An optical audio port and two HDMI ports round off the connectivity nicely.

One of those HDMI sockets is an input; the other is an output. That means you could connect your set-top box to the MediaQ, and then hook up Huawei's box to your TV, potentially creating a central hub through which many services are controlled.

I say potentially because Huawei doesn't seem entirely sure what the M310 is for. Basic tasks could be playing video stored on the device on your TV, but I also saw an Android tablet-mirroring app, so you could play games or use apps on the large screen, for instance. The M310's software itself is a modified version of Android, I was told, so downloading apps directly to the box could be a possibility.

To be honest, there's nothing I saw that can't be replicated by many modern smartphones, tablets, or by Samsung's new HomeSync media hub.

I suspect the M310's best chance of standing out from the crowd is a low price tag. If it's very cheap, this flexible gadget could attract Android enthusiasts who enjoy tinkering with their home cinema setup, in the same vein as the extremely cheap Raspberry Pi microcomputer.

There's no word on pricing yet, but the M310 will be available around May or June. Huawei is also cooking up the MediaQ M210, an HDMI dongle that has a single-core processor, less RAM, and only one HDMI port. The thinking is that you'll plug this dongle into your TV to play video, though details were a little thin on the ground when I saw it.

Via Cnet

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Utility to work with controllers Phison

Phison MPALL v3.20 PS2251-38  

Utility to work with controllers Phison PS2251-xx. Added Berner and firmware for a rare four-channel controller PS2251-38.

Phison UP21 CTool D2 7f131T v1.14  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251-61 (UP21) 

Phison PS2251 U19 CTool 90AP v3.17  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251 (UP19) 

Phison PS2239 v1.04.00 (PS2237, PS2231)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2237 (PS2231, PS2251-32, 33, 37, 39, 63, 65) 

Phison MPALL v3.33.0C (PS2251)  

Utility for working with Phison controllers PS2251-01, 02,30,32,33,37,38,39,50,60,61,63,65,73,75,80,83,85,90,91 

Phison MPALL v3.33.00 (PS2251)  

Utility for working with Phison PS2251 controller 

Phison PS2261 UP21 CTool v1.12 (7f071R_v1.00)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2261 (UP21). 

Phison PS2261 UP21 CTool 90AP v1.12  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2261 (UP21) 

Phison GetInfo V3.7.5.2  

Utility to view detailed information about the flash controllers Phison.

Phison PS22xx Formatter v2.10.0.5  

The new version of the utility for low-level formatting flash drives on the controller Phison. Helps to restore old flash drive read / write speed, if it previously formatted by Windows and other utilities. It also allows you to recover your flash drive for errors like "disk is write protected." 
Unlike some other versions, this version of the utility only works with flash memory,

Phison MPALL v3.29.0B (PS2251)  

Utility for working with Phison controllers 
are supported controllers: PS2251 
(01-ps2251, ps2251-30, ps2251-32, ps2251-33 
ps2251-37, ps2251-38, ps2251-39 
ps2251-50, ps2251-60, ps2251-61, ps2251 -63 
65-ps2251, ps2251-73, ps2251-80, ps2251-83, ps2251-90) 
In the archive there is a program GetInfo 3.7.1.2 for complete information on the USB flash drive controllers Phison.

Phison MPALL v3.20.0B2 (PS2251)  

Utility for working with Phison controllers 
are supported controllers: PS2231, PS2251 
(30-ps2251, ps2251-32, ps2251-33 ps2251-37, ps2251-38, ps2251-39 
ps2251-50, ps2251-60, ps2251-63 ps2251-65, ps2251-90, ps2251-80) 
In the archive there is a program GetInfo 3.5.7.2 for complete information on the USB flash drive controllers Phison. 
able to make the controller Phison PS2251-50,

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool v3.05  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251 (UP19).

Phison MPALL v3.20.00 (PS2251)  

Utility for working with Phison controllers 
are supported controllers: 
PS2231, PS2251 
(30-ps2251, ps2251-32, ps2251-33 
ps2251-37, ps2251-38, ps2251-39 
ps2251-50, ps2251-60, ps2251-63 
ps2251-65, ps2251-90, ps2251-80) In the archive there is a program GetInfo 3.5.7.2 for complete information on the USB flash drive controllers Phison. 

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool v3.04 (+ v3.04B1) 2010123  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251 (UP19). 
in the archive are two versions v3.04 and v3.04B1 with optimization for new and TLC MLC memory chips.

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool v2.08B9 0903 (2010817)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251 (UP19). 

Phison MPALL v3.18.00  

Utility to work with controllers Phison UP19. 
supported archive is a program GetInfo 3.5.6.2 for complete information about the USB flash drive controllers Phison. 

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool v2.08B3  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251 (UP19). 

Phison MPALL v3.16.00  

Utility to work with controllers Phison. 
supported versions: 
PS2231 
-32 ps2251 
ps2251-33 
ps2251-37 
ps2251-39 
ps2251-63 
ps2251-65 
ps2251-50 
ps2251-38 
In the archive there is a program GetInfo 3.5.4.2 for complete information on the flash drive on controllers.

Phison MP2237 v1.09.10 (UP15)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2237 (UP15). 

Phison MPALL v3.12.0A (PS2231, PS2251)  

Utility to work with controllers Phison. 
supported archive contains tools: MPALL_F1_070C_v312_0A MPParamEdit_F1 GetInfo APExample v3.3.2.2 

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool v2.04B2 (2010/4/28)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers, Phison for PS2251 (UP19) . 

Phison PS22xx Formatter v2.10.0.2  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS22xx. 
Works with controllers: PS2231 PS2232 PS2233 PS2237 PS2251 

Phison GetInfo APExample v3.2.9.2  

Utility to view detailed information about the flash controllers Phison. 
Defines the following controllers: 
2251-50, 2251-39, 2251-38, 2251-37, 2251-33, 2251-32, 
2231, 2135/2230, 2158, 2136/2156 , 2134/2154, 2153, 2151, 2251-63 (2263), 2251-65 (2265) BOOT ROM 
and memory manufacturers: SPECTEK, RENESAS, SANDISK, MICRON / INTEL, INTEL, ST, HYNIX, SAMSUNG, HYNIX-V, TOSHIBA.

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool 2.00B2 (2010.1.27)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers, Phison for PS2251 (UP19) . 

Phison MPALL 3.08.00 (PS2231, PS2251)  

Utility to work with controllers Phison. 

Phison PS2251 UP19 CTool v1.05 (2009/11/19)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2251 (UP19). 

Phison USB Disk Pro Lock  

5 utilities on / off access to the flash drive with a password (probably only with the controller Phison). If the controller is not suitable, and the program will not run. 

Phison GetInfo APExample v3.1.6.2  

Utility to view detailed information about the flash controllers Phison. 
new version Phison GetInfo APExample v3.2.9.2 .

Phison PS2232 Formatter v2.9.0.6  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison PS2232. Perhaps for this and for other series controllers PS223X. 
Phison MPALL 2.01.00 (PS2231, PS2251)  

Utility to work with controllers Phison. 
supported versions: PS2231, ps2251-32, ps2251-33, ps2251-37, ps2251-39, ps2251-63, ps2251-65, ps2251-50, ps2231. 
in the archive are two versions of the utility: 
MPALL_F1_7F_v201_00_DL07 
MPALL_F2_CA_v201_00_QC

Phison MPTool MP2232 v1.11.0 (PS223X, AE2263, UP10-UP14)  

Utility to restore the flash on the controller Phison series UP10-UP14, PS2231, PS2232, PS2233, PS2237, AE2263. 

Apacer 8 Repair Utility  

Set of eight utilities to format the flash Apacer Handy Steno and other models. AH320_Utility_LFormat
AH320_Utility_LFormat

  Handy Steno AH320
HS2.0_Utility_FDU1.20

  Handy Steno AH123
HS20_LFormat
HS20_RepairTool
Repair_V2.8.1.1
Repair_v2.9.0.4

  Handy Steno AH161 plus

  Handy Steno AH221

  Handy Steno AH222

  Handy Steno AH223

  Handy Steno AH225

  Handy Steno AH321

  Handy Steno AH322

  Handy Steno AH323

  Handy Steno AH326
Repair_v2.9.1.1

  Handy Steno AH123

  Handy Steno AH124

  Handy Steno AH125

  Handy Steno AH160

  Handy Steno AH220

  Handy Steno AH320

  Handy Steno HC202

  Handy Steno HC212

  Handy Steno HA202

  Handy Steno HN202

  Handy Steno HN212

  Handy Steno HT202

  Handy Steno HT203 200X

  Handy Steno HS120
Repair_v2.9.1.8A

  Handy Steno AH522 200X

Phison MPTool MP2232 v1.08 (PS223X, AE2263, UP10-UP14)  

Utility to restore the flash on the controller Phison series UP10-UP14, PS2231, PS2232, PS2233, PS2237, AE2263. 

Phison UP11-UP16 (PS2232Ј) User Manual  

Instruction in English to tools for controllers Phison UP11-UP16.

Phison MPTool MP2232 v1.06 (PS223X, UP12, UP14, UP15, UP16)  

Utility to restore the flash controllers series Phison PS2231 (UP12), PS2232 (UP13, UP14), PS2233 (UP16), PS2237 (UP15). 

Phison PS2233 v1.05.00 (PS2233, UP13, UP14, UP15, UP16)  

Utility to restore the flash on the controller Phison series UP13, UP14, UP15, UP16, PS2233. 

Phison UP8-R Format v2.0  

Utility to restore the flash MP3 players and controllers Phison UP8-R. 

Phison PS2233 v1.03.00 (PS2233, UP14-UP16)  

Utility to restore the flash on the controller Phison series UP14, UP15, UP16, PS2233. Probably works with Toshiba TC58NC2233G5F controllers 

Phison Preformat v.1.30 (UP10, UP11)  

Utility to restore the flash on the controller Phison series UP10, UP11 (PS2134, PS2136, and others). 
Supported models: 1006/1026, 2031, 2035, 2044, 2045, PS2134, 2135, 2136, 2151, 2153, 2154, 2156. 
If the starts the message: Performat does not Support this IC , which means that the utility does not support the controller of your flash. 
Phison UP13 UP14 UP12 V1.96  

Utility to restore the flash controllers Phison UP13, UP14, UP12. 
How to work with the program described in the article Creating a CD-ROM partition on the flash . 

PHISON UP8-Y V1.65 PHISON 2143-2134  

Utility to flash drive controllers, and in 2143 the company PHISON PHISON 2134. 

2ktest 2.1b93 (Phison 2143-2134 V1.28)  

Service tool for the firmware controller Phison 2143-2134. 
The archive is INI configuration files for different types of memory chips, Flash. 
To test the efficiency of your flash drive, click on GetInfoPG , if the message No Drive Found program does not support flash disk controller. Otherwise, you will see information about the controller firmware. 

2ktest_96 (AP Programm for YEPP ver. 2.1c99)  

Service tool for the firmware controller Phison 2143-2134. 
The archive is INI configuration files for different types of memory chips, Flash. 
To test the efficiency of your flash drive, click on GetInfoPG , if the message No Drive Found program does not support flash disk controller. Otherwise, you will see information about the firmware of the controller

USB 2K REL90 (UP10 & UP11 & UP12)  

A set of tools for flash controllers PHISON PS2136 and PS2231.

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