How to use QcomDloader Tool

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How to use QcomDloader Tool

Anonim    Desember 12, 2016   

Do you want to use QcomDloader Tool ? if yes then you are at right place. Today we are here with a guide on How to use QcomDloader Tool.These are the instructions on how to use QcomDloader Tool to flash stock firmware on any Qualcomm Smartphone and Tablets.

Requirements: You need to have Qualcomm Stock Firmware of your Device. If in case you have already downloaded the Stock Firmware of your device, then follow the guide below.

Use QcomDloader Tool to Flash Firmware

Step 1: Download and extract QcomDloader Tool on your computer. After extracting, you will be able to see the following files:

Step 2: Now, Install the Qualcomm USB Driver on your Computer (if you have already installed the Qualcomm USB Driver on your computer then SKIP this step).

Step 3: Once you have successfully installed the Qualcomm USB Driver, then Connect your device to the computer (using USB cable).

Step 4: Once your device is connected to the computer, Open QcomDloader.exe.

Step 5: Once, QcomDloader Tool is launched, you will be able to see the following interface:

Step 6: Now, Click on the Load Button and locate the Qualcomm Firmware of your Device.

Step 7: Now, Click on the Settings Button and Select Download Mode as Upgrade.

Step 8: Under Download Settings, Tick Validate Downloaded ROM.

Step 9: Now, Leave the eMMC Programmer, Raw program, Patch0 Box as it is. But, you may need to change it, if the name of respected file is not same as written in the Box.

For example: If you Open the Qualcomm Firmware Folder (assuming you have already downloaded the firmware), you will find various files of which 3 main files are read by QcomDloader to Flash the extire package i.e prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn, rawprogram_unparse.xml, patch0.xml.

If in case the eMMC file name is different, then simply write the exact name in QcomDloader, so that it can recoginize the firmware.

Step 10: Now, Under chipset ID write the Chipset number (here eMMC file name if prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn of which 8926 is the Chipset ID).

Step 11: Now, Click OK to exit the configuration interface.

Step 12: Now, Click on Start Button to begin the Flashing process.

Step 13: Once, Flashing is completed you will be able to see Green Passed message.

Keep in Mind:
[*] Compatible With: It supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (x32 and x64 bit).
[*] Supports: QcomDloader Tool only supports Qualcomm Smartphone and tablets. If your device is having other chipset than Qualcomm then it will not work for you.

So this was our guide on How to use QcomDloader Tool, I hope the methods given above helped you in using QcomDloader Tool.

How to Install ADB Driver

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How to Install ADB Driver

Anonim    Desember 12, 2016   

Do you want to Install ADB Driver on your PC ? if yes then you are at right place. Today we are here with a guide on How to Install ADB Driver.

Requirements: In order to install the Universal ADB Driver completely on your Computer, you need to have a Android Device.

How to install Universal ADB Driver

These are the instructions to install Universal ADB Driver (based on Google ADB Driver) on Windows Computer in few clicks only.

Step 1: Connect your android device to the computer with USB Debugging enabled.

Step 2: Download and extract Universal ADB Driver on your computer. After extracting, you will be able to get the setup file.

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Step 3: Now, Open the Setup file.

Step 4: Once you have launched the ADB Driver setup, it will automatically detect your device and show it in the device list.

Step 5: Now, Click on the Install button to begin the installation process.

Step 6: During the installation process, you will be able to see Windows Security Dialog Box.

Step 7: Click on Install this driver software anyway to continue.

Step 8: Once, installation is completed you will be able to see the Installation Success message with green process bar.

Manually install Google ADB Driver

These are the instructions to manually install Google ADB Driver on Windows Computer (including Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10).

Step 1: Download and extract Google ADB Driver on your Windows Computer.

Google ADB Driver

Step 2: Now, On using your Computer Keyboard Press Win + R key to launch Run Command.

Step 3: Once, run command is launched, type devmgmt.msc and Press on OK Button to launch Device Manager.

Step 4: Once, Device Manager is launched, Click on your computer Name.

Step 5: Now, Click on Action Menu and Select Add Legacy Hardware.

Step 6: In the Add Hardware Wizard > Click on Next to Continue.

Step 7: Now, Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced) and click on Next to Continue.

Step 8: Now, under Common hardware types > select on show all devices and click Next to continue.

Step 9: Now, click on Have Disk and using the browse button locate the extracted Google ADB Driver (android_winusb.inf) that you have downloaded in Step#1.

Step 10: Once, your driver is listed in the blank area, click on Next to continue.

Step 11: Now, again click on Next to continue.

Step 12: Lastly, Click to finish button to close the Add Hardware Wizard.

Above, you can see the Google ADB Driver is installed and listed in the Device Manager. Which means you can now connect your android device to the Windows Computer without any issue.

Keep in Mind:
[*] If you are trying to connect your device to the computer after installing the Google ADB Driver, then try to connect after enabling the USB Debugging on your Android Device.
[*] Google ADB driver is a Universal Driver which supports almost all the Android Device in the market.
[*] Compatibility: Universal ADB Driver Setup supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (x86 or x64).
[*] Known Bug: Universal ADB Driver v1.0 Setup doesnt detect the device if it is added after starting the setup. We have to close the Setup first then restart it again to get the device detected by the setup or try the latest version.

So this was our guide on How to Install ADB Driver, I hope the methods given above helped you.

How to Flash Stock Rom using Smart Phone Flash Tool

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How to Flash Stock Rom using Smart Phone Flash Tool

Anonim    Desember 12, 2016   

SP flash tool is an application which is mainly help you to flash Stock ROM, Custom recovery and fixing in some extreme cases ( firmware update, Flash recovery, unbrick bricked android device etc.). SmartPhone FlashTool is working with MediaTek Android smartphones (MTK based).

These are the instructions to Flash Stock Rom or any custom rom using Smart Phone Flash Tool (SP Flash Tool) on Windows Computer.

Requirements: Your Android Smartphone should have at-least 40-50 percent of battery to perform the Flashing Process.

Flash Stock Rom using Smart Phone Flash Tool

Step 1: Download and install Android USB Driver on your computer. In case Android USB Drivers are already installed on your Computer then skip this step.

Step 2: Power Off your Android Smartphone and remove the Battery (if it is removable).

Step 3: Download the Stock Rom or Custom Rom that you want to Flash on your Android Smartphone and extract it on your Computer.

Step 4: Download and Extract Smart Phone Flash Tool on Your Computer. After Extracting you will be able to see the following files:

Step 5: Now Open Flash_tool.exe (you will find this from the extracted files in Step#6).

Step 6: Once Smart Phone Flash Tool is launched, Click on the Download Tab.

Step 7: In the Download Tab, now click on the scatter-loading button.

Step 8: Now, Locate the Scatter File (you will find the scatter file in the Stock rom folder).

Step 9: Now, Click on the Download Button to begin the Flashing Process.

Step 10: Now, Connect your Smartphone to the Computer using USB Cable (without battery- if it is removable). After connecting the device to the computer Press Volume Down or Volume Up key, so that your computer easily detect your smartphone.

Step 11: Once Flashing is completed, a Green Ring will appear.

Step 12: Close the Smart Phone Flash Tool on your computer and disconnect your Android Smartphone from the computer.

Congratulations, Now your Android Smartphone is successfully running the Stock Rom you have Downloaded.

Keep in Mind:
[*] The above tutorial only works with the Stock firmware or Custom Rom which comes with the Scatter file in it (basically mediatek devices).
[*] Backup Please: Take a backup of your important data before using the Smart Phone Flash Tool as because during the flashing process your personal data will be removed permanently.

So this was our guide on How to Flash Stock Rom using Smart Phone Flash Tool, I hope the methods given above helped you.

How to install Android CDC Driver Manually

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How to install Android CDC Driver Manually

Anonim    Desember 12, 2016   

Do you want to install Android CDC Driver Manually ? if yes then you are at right place. Today we are here with a guide on How to install Android CDC Driver Manually.

These are the instructions to install Android CDC Driver on Windows Computer, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

How to install Android CDC Driver

Step 1. Download and Extract Android CDC Driver on your Windows Computer.

Step 2. Now, Open Device Manager on your Computer (to open device manager > Press Win + R to launch Run Command > In Run Command Window type devmgmt.msc and Hit OK Button).

Step 3. Once Device Manager is Launched, Click on your Computer Name.

Step 4. Now, Click on Action menu and Select Add Legacy Hardware.

Step 5. In the Add Hardware Wizard, Click on Next Button.

Step 6. Now, Select Install the Hardware that I manually Select from a list (advanced) and Click on Next Button.

Step 7. Now, under common hardware types > select on show all devices and click Next Button.

Step 8. Now, Click on Have Disk Button > Locate the Android CDC Driver (Android_Gadget_CDC_driver.inf) on your Computer.

Step 9. Once your driver is listed in the blank area, click on Next to continue.

Step 10. Now, Again Click on Next Button.

Step 11. Now, you will be able to see Windows Security Dialog Box. Under Windows Security Dialog Box, Select Install this driver software anyway.
Now, device manager will install the Android CDC driver on your computer (may take 1-2 minutes only).

Step 12. Now, Click on Finish button to close the Add Hardware Wizard.

Step 13. Below you can see the Android CDC driver is installed and listed in the device manager.

So this was our guide on How to install Android CDC Driver Manually, I hope the methods given above helped you in installing Android CDC Driver.

How to Install Android VCOM Drivers Manually

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How to Install Android VCOM Drivers Manually

Anonim    Desember 12, 2016   

Do you want to Install Android VCOM Drivers Manually ? if yes then you are at right place. Today we are here with a guide on How to Install Android VCOM Drivers Manually.

These are the instructions to install Android VCOM Driver on Windows Computer, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

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How to Install VCOM Drivers

1. Open Device manager from My computer. Click on any item & Goto Actions > Add legacy hadware.
2. Now, Press next & select Install drivers manually. 
3. Press next & click on Have disk.
4. From the browse option, select the VCOM drivers as per your OS.
5. Once its done. You will see a screen similar to this:

Once you are done with the Installation part, goto device manager & you'll find a device similar to this:

So this was our guide on How to Install Android VCOM Drivers Manually, I hope the methods given above helped you in installing Android VCOM Drivers.

How to use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL)

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How to use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL)

Anonim    Desember 12, 2016   

Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) is a small application that allows you to flash stock firmware on Qualcomm Smartphone and tablets. These are the instructions on How to use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) tool to flash stock firmware on any Qualcomm Device.

Requirements: This tool only works on Qualcomm Device only. If in case you are having a device which is not powered by Qualcomm Chipset then this will not work for you.

Use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL)

Step 1: Download and install Qualcomm USB Driver on your Computer (if you have already installed the Qualcomm USB Driver on your Computer then SKIP this step).

Step 2: Download and extract Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) on your computer. After extracting, you will be able to see the following files:

Step 3: Now, Open QFIL.exe.

Step 4: Once QFIL is launched, you will be able to see the following screen on your computer:

Step 5: Now, Switch Off your Smartphone or Tablet.

Step 6: Once your Device is Switched Off, Press and Hold Volume UP Key and Connect the Device to the Computer using USB Cable.

Step 7: Now, In QFIL, Click on Browse Button and locate the Firmware (.mbn).

Step 8: Once, you have added the firmware file, QFIL will automatically load the rest of the firmware data.

Step 9: Now, Click on the Download button to begin the Flashing Process.

Step 10: Flashing Process may take upto 10-15 minutes to complete.

Step 11: Once Flashing process is completed your device will be reboot automatically.

Thats It, We are done!. Now disconnect your device from the computer and setup everything on your device to use it.

Tips:

• Download Button Not Appearing? Download button will only become active when your device is connected properly. Make sure you have installed the Qualcomm Driver and connected the device to the computer by Holding the Volume UP key.
• Take a backup of your important data before using the QFIL Application, as your personal data will be deleted after flashing the stock firmware using QFIL Application.

How To Hide Whatsapp Images & Videos From Gallery

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How To Hide Whatsapp Images & Videos From Gallery

Anonim    Desember 07, 2016   

Whatsapp messenger is still popular and addicting app ever. Because of their latest features like calling, Chatting, File sharing, privacy options etc. Whatsapp messenger also reduce our cost of phone calling to our relatives and friends. With the help of Whatsapp we can also share our images with others and receive these images. But these images are shown with our regular images in Gallery.

So these images confuse with our important images. Hence, If you want to hide whatsapp images from gallery, it is the only best solution. If you are also frustrated from these images while going to gallery. Then this article is really for you because in this article we are going to discuss about how to restrict these images from appearing in the phone Gallery.

How To Hide Whatsapp Images From Gallery

For Android Phone Users

Step 1. Launch the file manager App of your mobile. You can also install different file manager App on Your Android devices like ES file Explorer, total commander File manager App etc.

Step 2. Find your WhatsApp media folder using the file manager. You can find it in Home >> SD card >> Whatsapp >> Media.

Step 3. Inside the Media folder you will see a sub folder named WhatsApp images.

Step 4. Rename this folder to .WhatsApp images.

OR

Alternative Way To Hide Whatsapp Images From Gallery.

Step 4. Alternatively you can also create a .nomedia file inside this folder. You can create new file by clicking on the Plus button and select the file option.

Step 5. After Step 4 you can open your Gallery and see your Whatsapp folder become invisible. If it is still visible then you have to clear cache for Apps in your Android device. You can clear cache by Go to setting >> App Manger or Apps >> clear cache. Don.t forget to turn off hidden files option.

Note: Android OS is based on the Linux kernel if we Add ‘. or period‘ in front of folder or file name it will become completely invisible.

For iPhone Users

If you are iPhone user then it is so simple for you to restrict the Whatsapp images Appearing in the Gallery within few clicks.

• Just go to you phone settings-> Privacy->Photos->Untick WhatsApp.
• After following the above step you will not see your WhatsApp images in Gallery.

So these are different method to hide whatsapp image from gallery on android and iPhone easily. If you know any of the best way for this must share it with us. We will update it soon.

How To Enable USB Debugging Option In Android

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How To Enable USB Debugging Option In Android

Anonim    Desember 07, 2016   

USB Debugging Mode is the option to connect android phones to the computer directly via USB cable. In Technical terms we can say that it is the good source to establishing the connection between the Android Software Development Kit (ie.Android SDK) with an android based device.

Enabling the USB Debugging option in android devices especially in smartphones is very important because without that you cannot root or update your Android device. If you are new to the android world probably you don’t know how to do that.

Why it is important

1. The USB Debugging mode is important if you want to root your android smartphone without having to use any command line as you can directly communicate with the programs.

2. It offer the full in-depth access to your android device with the help of Android SDK due to that you can do whatever you want on your android smartphone. For example: You can take the immediate screenshots, root your phone etc. In addition to that you can easily repair your android device without going to the service company.

3. It helps to synchronize the computer data and it’s contents to the android smartphone.

4. It is used for creating and testing the android apps before they launched in the market.

Where to Find USB Debugging option on Android Device

You can find this option on your android phone by going to the path Settings; then applications then development. There, you can find the USB Debugging mode option as given in the below image.

So, in this article I have decided to explain about how to Enable USB Debugging option in android Smartphones. Generally, the USB debugging option allows you to connect your android phones to the computer and use the android SDK along with it.

How To Enable USB Debugging Mode

By default this option is generally disabled and hidden. Therefore, if you want to enable the USB Debugging option you need to follow the instructions given below. I have given separate instructions for Android versions.

Enable USB Debugging In Android 2.3 Or Earlier Version

1. First go to “Settings“.

2. Their tap on the “Applications” option.

3. From there go to “Development“.

4. Now, you need to check the (tick) “USB Debugging” to enable it.

Enable USB Debugging In Android 4.0 Or Higher Version

1. Google has slightly changed this option on Android 4.0 version compared to the previous versions.

2. From the main menu, first go to the “Settings” in your android phone.

3.Scrolling down, you will be able to find the “Developer options“.

4.Tap that option now and you can see the “USB Debugging” option. Just enable it by taping on it.

Enable USB Debugging Mode In Android 4.2 Or Latest Versions (4.4, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 etc)

1. In this version, Google has hidden the whole “Developer options” section for the users who are not much familiar to use developing tools.

2. So, to enable it go to “Settings” option.

3. From Settings go to “About” option.

4. From there go the “Build number“. You can find this at the end of the scroll.

5. Just tap that Build Number option repeatedly for 7 times. On the third tap, you will be presented with a message saying you have only 4 more taps to be a developer.

6. Continue to tap until you the message “Hooray, you are now a Developer“. At this phase, go back to the “Settings” page.

7. Now, you will be able to see the “Developer options“.

8. Launch the developer options, then check the “USB Debugging” option. Tap “OK“.

Once this option is enabled, even as a non-developer you can access this option over your device and you will get full freedom to control your android phone. There after you can easily root or update your android smartphone by following the appropriate procedure. Enjoy!

How to Fix Error 498 in Google Play Store

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How to Fix Error 498 in Google Play Store

Anonim    November 26, 2016   

Recently While Downloading Asphalt game on my Smartphone I got an Error 498 in Google Play Store. To be Exact, the Error Reads Error 498 has occurred while communicating with the server.

I Tried again but the Same Error Again. After Few Tweaks i was finally able to download and Install Asphalt on my Phone.

Because i Faced this error in Google Play store, i though there will be many other people facing the same error and so this Guide on how to Fix Error 498 in Gooogle Play store.

Here on this Page i will be sharing few Methods that will help you to get rid of it. Though any one listed Method will not work for Everyone to Get rid of Google Play Error 498 because there are different reasons that are responsible to cause this error.

Causes of Error 498 in Play store

There are Few things that causes this Error on your Smartphone while you try to download any app from Google Play store.

The Most common issue is the Size of Device's Cache Partition. You will get Error 498 in play store if you try to download apps that are larger in size then your Device's Cache partition.

For Eg: Your Cache partition is of 30M and you try to download an app with Size 35M then you might get this error. Usually Play store have issues when downloading apps that are large in size.

Another Reason is Google Servers from where you are trying to download the apps might be under maintenance. So if you are downloading an App and you get Play store erro 498 message then Server may be the issue. Just wait and try to download it again.

So these were just Couple of Possible Reasons for a User to get this Error in Google Play store, Now let us see Some Possible Ways to Fix it.

5 Ways to Fix Google Play store Error 498

Method 1: Clearing Cache

Most Common Reason you might be facing this Error is because of Cache, so i will start the Methods list by Recommending you to Clearing the Cache.

To do So, Just navigate to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Select Google Play store > Clear Data & Clear Cache.

Now Try and download the App if Cache was the problem and clearing it solved the Issue for you. One more reason of listing this method on top is this worked for me and i was able to download the game easily after clearing the Cache. Though the Solution for all might not be the same so try below methods too.

Method 2: Use Wifi to Download

Many a times your Internet Service Provider(ISP) Creates this Problem of Error 498 and many other Errors. so Try and get access to Wifi somehow and try to download the app thats giving you the Error.

Method 3: Adding New Play Store account

You will need to Add a new Play store account inorder to fix this Error. Go to Settings > Accounts > Add New Account > Click on Google > Next > Enter email > Done.

After setting up new Play store account try to download the same app and see if this have Solved your Problem.

Method 4: Connecting with Computer

One of my Friend reported that he fixed Error 498 by installing apps from Computer to Smartphone. You just need to connect your Smartphone to Computer Using USB Cable. then goto Google Play Store using your Favourite Browser on your Computer. Then Search for the App which was getting error on your Smartphone.

Click on the Preferred Result that you get, next On the App page you will see Install button. Click it to Download that app On your Smartphone. No it will not Install on your Computer. it will Install on your Smartphone. Just make sure your Smartphone is Connected or else you will not See Install Button.

Method 5: Uninstall & reinstall Google Play store

If your Phone is Rooted then You might just want to Uninstall and Then Reinstall Google Play store so that to make sure that you actually get rid of Error 498 in Google Play Store. If any of the above Listed methods don't work for you then go for this one and you will fix it for sure.

So these were 5 Methods to Fix Error 498 In Play Store. I hope this helps you to get rid of this error and you can again download your favourite app from play store just like before.

If these Helps then please don't forget to spend few seconds and Comment below which Method solved the Issue for you. Or If you have any other way to get rid of this error message in play store then feel free to share it in Comments below.

How to Activate or Use WhatsApp Video Calling Feature

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How to Activate or Use WhatsApp Video Calling Feature

Anonim    November 25, 2016   

Friends everyone want’s some new thing in whatsapp, Enable Video calling on Whatsapp, Do you want to activate whatsapp video calling on your smartphone ? if yes then you are at right place. Today we are here with a guide on How to Enable Whatsapp Video Call on iOS, Blackberry, Windows & Android Phones.

Whatsapp is most popular messaging service around the world. Last year Facebook acquired Whatsapp and added many new features for the Whatsapp Users.

How to Activate WhatsApp Video Calling Feature

1. For safely first of all backup your whatsapp data, for back up just open setting and then click on chats
2. Then uninstall your previous whatsapp application
3. Now click here to download latest whatsapp application
   For Android :-
   
   • Here you have to install latest application of whatsapp by clicking on whatsapp apk
   • Make sure that you have allow ” unknown sources “
   • If not allowed, then Go to Settings and Enable unknown sources
4. After installation just open your whatsapp app and enter your mobile number
5. Now verify it using one time password
6. Enter all required details.
7. That’s all now follow below steps to use.

How to Use WhatsApp Video Calling Feature

1. Tap on the chat whom you wanted to do video calling
2. On top you will see calling button just click on that
3. Now there you will see two option. First one is for voice calling & second one is for video calling
4. Here you have to select video calling
5. Finally you’re done

So this was our guide on How to Enable Whatsapp Video Call on iOS & Android Phones, I hope the methods given above helped you in Whatsapp Video calling.

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