How to install Amazon Appstore apps on Android

How to install Amazon Appstore apps on Android

Amazon has its own appstore with lots of great stuff. The big attraction there is that they make one premium app free every day. 

 

Steps:

     I.        Visit http://www.amazon.com/getappstore on your Android device's browser (usually Chrome).

   II.        Tap Download the Amazon Appstore. You may get a warning that it's dangerous to download .apk files, but go ahead and download this one by tapping OK in the box that pops up.

  III.        Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the notification tray. When the download completes, tap the icon for the Amazon Appstore.apk download in the notification tray.

 IV.        You may be warned that you can't install from unknown sources. If so, tap the Settings button in the pop-up, scroll down to the Device Administration subheading, tap Unknown Sources, and OK in the following warning pop-up. You may need to tap the back button at the bottom of the screen to return to the browser and tap the download button again.

   V.        Tap the Next button in the permissions pop-up that appears after opening the Appstore installation file, then tap Install. 

 VI.        Tap Open in the pop-up that appears once installation is complete. There will also be an icon on your home screen to tap in order to open the Appstore.

VII.        Enter your Amazon account e-mail address and password by tapping on either box and typing on the pop-up keyboard. If you don't have an Amazon account, tap the Create account button and follow the instructions there.

VIII.        Once logged in, browse the featured sections, or tap the menu button in the top-left to drill down into specific categories, or the magnifying glass in the top-right to search for specific apps.

ENJOY!

How to install Android apps from Google Play

How to install Android apps from Google Play

Have you been looking for a place where to install safe and virus free apps on your android smart device? With infopyt we will be showing you a step by step approach and simple method to install these apps some with a cost while others are absolutely free. To perform these functions follow the steps below:

  STEPS:

First fire Google play icon on your android device

a)   Tap the Apps icon in the bottom-right of the home screen.

b)   Swipe left and right until you find the Play Store icon. Tap it.

c)   Tap the magnifying glass in the top-right, type in the name of the app you’re looking for, and tap the magnifying glass in the bottom right. Some suggestions will pop up below the search box as you type, which you can tap to reach directly. The search term can also be more general to find any apps that focus on a topic or keyword

d)   Results will be presented for apps, movies, and books. To the right of the Apps subheading, tap the “___ more” button to see the full listing of results.

e)   Tapping the three dots on the right side of each entry will provide options to install right away or add the app to a wish list for future reference.

f)     Tapping the box itself will provide more details for that app, including screenshots, video, a description, and reviews from users like you. Tap the Install button at the top to start downloading. You will be prompted to provide certain device permissions for the installation to continue.

g)   Ongoing downloads and installations will show as icons in the notification bar at the top of the screen. Swipe down from the top for a detailed look.

h)   Once the download and installation are complete, you can tap the Open button in the Play Store listing, or tap the icon from the notification tray to open your app. Otherwise, the app will be accessible by tapping the Apps icon in the bottom of your home screen, assuming an icon hasn’t already been put on your home screen. 

Using Android Phone as Broadband

How to use Android Phone as Broadband

As an android user there are many features on the box which makes our daily phone usages a memorable one, one of which is how to use any android phone as a broadband through USB tethering. There are a lot of android users out there who are not able to explore their android device some of these features are hidden as such infopyt is here to expose some of the hidden features.

How to Use Android Phone as Broadband or USB Tethering

Before we start, you must have a working internet connection from your android device. It does not matter if it is a prepaid or postpaid plan as long as you can connect to the internet. Take note that all restrictions from your ISP will still be your restrictions when sharing your connection after this method.

There will be 2 working methods on how to use your android phone as broadband or USB Tethering. First method is by using the built in feature of your device which is good for normal users and another one is by downloading a third-party apps from Google Play Storewhich allows you to configure more of tethering capabilities. I am going to show you how you will be able to do USB Tethering without using any third-party apps.

Follow the steps below:

Ø  Enable the Data Connection from your device. If you do not know how to do that, go to your device Settings > Wireless and Networks > Mobile Networks and enable the Data Connection. There should be a mobile network type that appeared above your signal status like (3G, H, LTE, EDGE)

Ø  Go to your device Settings > Developer Options and check USB Debugging. Enable this to avoid possible connection problems.

Ø  Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable. It is always recommended to install proper drivers of your phone to avoid possible problems to occur.

Ø  Go to your device Settings > Wireless and Networks > Tethering and Portable Hotspot and tap USB Tethering to enable it.

Ø  Wait for your computer to detect your android device, process and configure your adapter and IP. Notice that the Network Connection icon on the lower right side of your computer is connecting. If not, install your device drivers.

Ø  Wait for your network to be completely established before trying to browse the internet. If you can browse then you are done, if not, repeat the steps until you are able to connect.

ENJOY YOUR USB BROWSING!

How to download an APK file from Google Play with your PC

How to download an APK file from Google Play with your PC

If you are having short memory message or no space on your android device as when your about to install from Google play then use this method to grab the APK file using your PC so as to install your apps with ease.

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There are several of methods you can download a Google Play APK to your PC. One can use a Chrome extension or a website that will generate a specific download link for you – these two methods is discussed in this article. You can also download paid APK apps if you bought it using your device. 

STEPS:

1.   Download APK file with a browser extension

If you’re a fan of APK downloader ie you love downloading a lot of apps then is time to use an extension from chrome. In this tutorial we are going to make use of CodeKiem's APK Downloader extension version 2 that supports both Chrome and Firefox browsers.

• Download APK Downloader extension for Chrome
• Download APK Downloader add-on for Firefox

This is one of many APK Downloader extensions available for Chrome. Once you've added the extension to your desktop browser, you need to enter your email address, which will be stored in the Chrome extension associated with your Google Play account, and also your device ID for later requests.

The Chrome extension needs your email address and Device ID to function.

• To get your device ID, download an app called Device ID, which will bring up your Android ID when you open it. You should also use one of the e-mail addresses listed in Device ID- along with its associated password - to log into APK Downloader.

  

Device ID

• Once you've done this, go to the Play Store and find an app you want to download to your PC. You'll notice that next to the 'Install' or 'Buy' button, there is now a 'Download APK' option. Click it to download the app you want. 

2 How to Download APK file from Google Play using a website

If you're a more casual APK downloader then a Chrome extension is probably not really necessary. Instead, you can just visit a dedicated site for generating APK download links whenever you need to.

• Go to the Play Store and find the app you want to download.
• Copy the app's URL address from the browser's address bar.
• Next, go to a site like Evozi's APK Downloader (Evozi also has a Chrome/Firefox extension) and paste the app package name (or the whole Google Play URL if you're lazy) in the box at the top of the page.

• Click the blue button to generate the download link and save it to your computer.
• Just Sideload the APK to your phone/tablet and install it as above proceedure.

ENJOY!                                 

SOURCE: ANDROIDPIT/CodeKiem

           

How to search for Android apps

The easiest means of searching for Android apps is to use the various categories and featured sections within the Play Store environment. To search for android apps carry out the steps bellow:
Steps:

     I.        From the Play Store home screen, swipe your finger from bottom to the top to browse through featured content categories. Tap the See More button to view the full list, or tap the three dots next to the app title to download right away or add an app to your wish list for future download.

   II.        Tap the Apps button at the top. Again, you can swipe through the front page for popular suggestions.

  III.        Swipe left and right to change filters along the top. These include a list of categories, top paid downloads, top free, top grossing, top new paid, top new free, and trending. Within individual categories,  such as Games, Business, or Communication, you can swipe between these filters as well.

 IV.        After tapping an app that you’re interested in downloading, swipe from top to bottom and scroll past the reviews section. After that, there are sections where you can discover other apps by the same developer, other apps in the same category, and other apps downloaded by those that have downloaded this one.

ENJOY SEARCHING!

How to install apps outside play store

How to install apps outside play store

 

You may get access to apps through other means, such as apptroit, or from trusted friends over the internet. But let it be trusted source!

     i.        Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Settings button. You may need to swipe from the top-right.

    ii.        Tap the Security button beneath the Personal subheading. 

   iii.        Scroll down to the Device Administration subheading, tap Unknown Sources, and OK in the following warning pop-up. 

Close, disable, or uninstall apps

Apps show up in the multitasking view and can be closed from there, though most of the time you don't need to worry about it since your system knows how to manage system resources intelligently. Looking through the system settings can at show the most power-hungry apps on your Android device, and provide quick access to uninstalling them, though. 

How to install Android apps

 

You have just unbox your first smart phone to still pondering to install those needed apps then you have come to the right place.

If you are a novice to Smartphone’s world, you may have come across the word “apps” everywhere you go, but don’t really don’t know where to get them and you don’t know their functions, we are going to help you on how to.

What is the word app?

The word “app” stand for “application”. Applications which are programs written by programmers to perform a specific function, before you  use an apps, you have to install and store them on the devices you are  using, though many apps are installed on your phone before you buy it. Apps are built to run on certain types of devices. For instance, you can’t install an app which is for iPhone on an Android device, and vice versa. Majority of the apps you have to laugh them before using, but at times some of the apps runs underground or in the background. As an app users, you can interact with the app in many angles, which including typing in text, tapping icons and menu items, swiping our finger on them, and even speaking to them as you use.
Some apps developers give the apps for free while others charges for a fee. This may include running advertisements on their app, or restricting the function until you buy the premium version. Apps developers also update their apps to make it run faster and better. Go get this new features you needed to download the app an rerun it again.

 
That is typically all about apps, but what did apps usually do? They performed every functions that you want the device to do.

Where do I get Android apps?

Basically android apps are gotten from play store. Google sells apps on play store; there are also free ones available. You have to sign up for a Google account set up for you to download an app.
Note:  Once you purchase or download an app, you can download it again later if you want, so don’t border on deleting it or having it uses elsewhere. You’ll need to provide credit card or other payment information if you want to buy an app, though there are plenty of free options. There are other sources for Android apps, such as the Amazon Appstore and the Humble Bundle.
Proceedures:
First, let’s head to Play Store.

     i.        Tap the Apps icon in the bottom-right of the home screen.

    ii.        Swipe left and right until you find the Play Store icon. Tap it.

   iii.        The first time you tap here, you may be prompted to sign in with your Google credentials and payment information. It will also prompt you to allow back up of apps to your Google account, and require you to accept the terms and conditions.

Once you’re within Google Play, you can search for a specific app or browse through larger categories.

  How to search for Android apps

1.   Tap the Apps icon on the home screen. It usually looks like a bundle of dots at the bottom of the screen. 

2.   Swipe left and right until you find the Play Store icon. Tap it.

3.   Tap the magnifying glass in the top-right, type in the name of the app you’re looking for, and tap the magnifying glass on the keyboard to execute the search. Some suggestions will pop up below the search box as you type, which you can tap to reach directly. The search term can also be more general to find any apps that focus on a topic or keyword.

4.   Results will be presented for apps, movies, and books. To the right of the Apps subheading, tap the “___ more” button to see the full listing of results.

5.   Tapping the three dots on the right side of each entry will provide options to install right away or add the app to a wishlist for future reference.

6.   Tapping the box itself will provide more details for that app, including screenshots, video, a description, and reviews from users like you.

ENJOY!

How To Dump And Backup AN Android ROM

How To Dump And Backup AN Android ROM

Am going to show you how to backup or make a ROM dump on any android phone

So, you came to fully backup your device or make a ROM dump? While thinking of my next article to write, I just thought of making a ClockworkMod (CWM) flashable zip for applying mods but considering the possible risks on our android device, I thought of creating a current ROM backup state in case something unwanted happens. Well, here it is. 

On this article, I’ll be presenting the various ways and the step by step guides on how to fully backup ROM state or create a ROM dump on any android device (smart phones or tablets).

Ways to backup ROM and dump ROM applicable for any Android phones

If In case you don’t know, there are several ways to do a full ROM backup, that’s why I made this article so you can choose from the ways how to do it on your own which also varies from your device. So here are the ways which I already knew as of this time:


1. For MediaTek (MTK) devices, using SP Flash Tool and MTK Droid Root and Tools can help us make a full ROM backup or ROM dump.

2. For any device having ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery and TWRP, making a Nandroid backup can also provide one.

3. For all other android devices as long as it has ROOT access or Superuser rights, doing the simple ROM dumping method through romdump script for any partitions will work great.

                                                    

Easy way to dump or backup any android ROM

Disclaimer: We are not liable for any issues as a result of the procedure on your device. You are the one responsible of deciding to mess with your device so try at your own risk.

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Instructions:

1.   Open Root Explorer and extract romdump_v82b.zip.

2.   Copy the extracted romdump file, then paste it on the root data/local/folder.

3.   Open Terminal Emulator

4.   Type: su

5.   Type: chmod 04755 /data/local/romdump

6.   Type: /data/local/romdump

 

7.   The script will perform the ROM dump, just wait for it to be done.

8.   Once done, go to Root Explorer and find the romdump folder

9.   From there, you will see the backup / romdump you have made.

 Congrats! Now, you have made a ROM dump of your device. Use it as a backup or as a base ROM for making custom ROMs.

source: http://android.podtwo.com/romdump/

                       

How to uninstall Android applications

How to uninstall Android applications

At times one may install apps that he or she rarely used and as such the need to uninstall such applications from your android phones. To uninstall an apps carry out the bellow steps:

Steps: 

1.     Swipe down from the top of the home screen to bring up the settings window. You may need to swipe down from the top-right side of the screen. 

2.     Tap the gear icon at the top, then tap Apps under the Device subheading.

3.     Swipe to the left until you're on the Running tab. Tap Show cached processes at the top to see background apps.

4.     Tap individual apps in this list and tap Force Stop to stop currently running processes and apps. (Again, you should generally let the system when to stop apps.)

5.     Swipe to the All tab and tap problematic apps to force stop, uninstall, or cease notifications. 

That's how you find, download and uninstall apps. Any questions? Don't panic, nothing is too hard. We can help you! Just leave a comment below and we'll get you all sorted out

Brother-Drucker unter Linux installieren | Anleitung

Es gibt eine allgemeine Anleitung zur Installation von Druckern (Mint & Ubuntu). Hier soll es nur um Brother-Drucker gehen, egal welche Linux-Distribution!

Brother bietet dazu das Driver Install-Tool an, welches alle nötigen Treiber herunterlädt und installiert. Wie das ganze funktioniert, das will ich euch hier zeigen. 

Erst einmal muss das Tool heruntergeladen werden. In der Regel befindet es sich ganz oben in der Liste und ist sehr klein. 

Die Datei muss oft entpackt werden (siehe Dateiendung/Format). Per Rechtsklick -> Hier entpacken ist das schnell erledigt. 

Nun entfernt Ihr die heruntergeladene Datei und öffnet das Terminal. Ihr müsst dabei in das Verzeichnis wechseln, wo sich die entpackte/heruntergeladene Datei befindet (Terminal starten / Verzeichnis wechseln).

Zuerst führen wir den Befehl ls aus, damit uns der Inhalt angezeigt wird. In diesem Fall wäre es linux-brprinter-installer-2.0.0-1. Dann besorgen wir uns Root-Rechte mit dem Befehl su und anschließend unserem Passwort. Nun geben wir bash ein und dahinter den Dateinamen. In meinem Fall: bash linux-brprinter-installer-2.0.0-1

Jetzt werden wir gefragt, welchen Drucker wir besitzen. Hier geben wir die genaue Modellbezeichnung an, was in meinem Fall DCP-195C wäre. Wir bestätigen mit der Entertaste und uns wird (blau) angezeigt, welche Pakete gefunden wurde. Das OK? [y/N] -> bestätigen wir mit y und der Entertaste. 

Das Terminal wird uns im Laufe der Installation ein paar Fragen stellen, welche wir mit y und der Entertaste bestätigen. Sollte der Drucker nicht eingeschaltet sein, dann bitte jetzt einschalten. 

Will you specify the Device URI? [Y/n] -> bestätigen wir (anders als im Bild) mit Y und der Entertaste. 

Die nächste Eingabe einfach mit der Entertaste bestätigen (wir dann automatisch selbst gewählt) oder wie in diesem Fall mit der 9 und der Entertaste. 

Test Print? Sollte mit y und der Entertaste bestätigt, damit gleich ein Testdruck erstellt wird. Sollte nach ca. 5 Sekunden nichts gedruckt werden, dann einen Neustart durchführen. 

Unter den Einstellungen sollte unter Geräte-URI ein Link zu sehen sein (Zeile darf nicht leer sein), auch unter Tests und Wartung müssen mehrere Flächen zur Auswahl stehen.

Über Simple Scan könnt Ihr scannen (ist bereits vorinstalliert). Problem ist leider oft, dass das Drucken zwar möglich ist aber der Scanner nicht erkannt wird.

Oft ist dieses Bild zu sehen und unter den Einstellungen

Ist sogar der richtige Drucker (unter Scan-Quelle) zu sehen. Die Lösung ist ganz einfach: Zuerst benötigen wir diese Datei, welche wir auch über das Terminal installieren (Anleitung).

Einfach als Befehl: sudo dpkg -i brother-udev-rule-type1-1.0.0-1.all.deb
ausführen, mit eurem Passwort bestätigen und nach ein paar Sekunden funktioniert euer Scanner.

Zusätzlich könnt Ihr über das Terminal euch die Treiber anzeigen lassen:
dpkg -l | grep Brother

Ich habe es gleich mit dem Testdruck ausprobiert -> keine Probleme. Ein Neustart war nicht nötig aber nicht vergessen... oft schaltet sich der Drucker aus und dann gibt es Fehlermeldungen, da kein Scanner gefunden wird. Bei meinem ist das so, sobald dieser eine bestimmte Zeit nicht verwendet wird.

Diese Anleitung ist für Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, elementaryOS, usw. usf. geeignet. Sollte es Fragen geben, dann bitte einfach schreiben. Solltet Ihr Anfänger sein (erst ein paar Tage Linux), dann bitte erst einmal die allgemeine Anleitung sich anschauen (im ersten Satz verlinkt).
Für andere Hersteller, bitte die Blogsuche verwenden.