Archive for the ‘Android’ Category

Android print screen – anyone?

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

by Chilldor

Looking to find Android print screen functionality.
Looks like no native functionality is provided.

However some people claim you modify phone by SDK fix (cannot comment on legality or feasibility if it actually works).
Comments are welcome!

Android Tip #6 – Best Apps for business traveler

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

by Chilldor

Here are some of favourite apps for Business Traveler on Android:

AK Notes – Keep your mobile life organized

Acontacts – fast and easy to use app to keep you contacts organized

TeraDesk Mobile – virtual disk to take with you anywhere

BarCode Scanner – scan prices by barcode

Quote Pro – stay uptodate with financial markets

Android TIP #4 : how to route certain callers always to voicemail

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

by Chilldor

If you wish to send unwanted callers directly to your voicemail you can achieve it by following these simple steps:

(1) first open the person’s profile in your standard Contacts list.
(2) then press the Menu button
(3) after which tap Options
(4) and finally check the Incoming calls box.
That’s is all!

Android TIP #3 – Hard-Resetting Your Android Device

Monday, March 15th, 2010

by Chilldor

If you wish to restore your device to its original state, and all information you have added to the internal memory will be erased.
To achieve that you need to do following:
(1) tap on the Menu button
(2) enter Settings > Security > Factory data reset.
(3) Press the Reset phone button to complete the procedure.

Android TIP #2 : keyboard shortcuts for browser

Friday, February 26th, 2010

by Chilldor

- if you holding down the Back button in the web browser it will bring up a list of recently-visited pages.
- if you press long time on an image in the browser it will allow you to save the image and share it via email and MMS.
- if clicking on addresses and phone numbers in the browser even though they aren’t links, and you’ll get the option to show the location in Google Maps or dial the number.

Android TIP #1 : keyboard shortcuts for switching application

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

by Chilldor

Hold down SEARCH button and then press following letters to switch applications:

SEARCH + B = web browser
SEARCH + C = contacts
SEARCH + E = email
SEARCH + L = calendar
SEARCH + M = maps
SEARCH + Y = youtube