How to use Tasker | Part IV [Scenes]

Tasker is one of the most powerful which is used for task control and task automation app. In the previous post we learned about Shortcuts and Widgets & Associating tasks with context. In this post we will learn about:

• Scenes
• Displaying a scene
• Using variables

Scenes

Scene creation is actually an advanced topic that deserves its own separate tutorial, but I'll briefly talk about it here for the sake of completeness.

A scene is a custom UI that you build from scratch. It can utilize elements that you most often find on UIs, including such elements as buttons, doodles, pictures, maps, menus, shapes (e.g., ovals, rectangles), sliders, text boxes, text input fields, and web viewer boxes. Every element is customizable. For demonstration purposes, I'll show you how to create a simple popup box that displays an SMS message when it arrives.

1. Open the Scenes tab in Tasker.
2. Add/Create a new scene. Provide a name for it. In this example, I'll use "PopSMS" as scene names. 
3. You'll see the Scene Edit screen in Preview Mode, with a dotted box in the middle. The dotted box is your scene display area. You can resize this, if you want. You can also change the background color of the display area, if you want. For now, let's just stick to the default.
4. To be able to add UI elements to the display area, you need to switch to Editing Mode by tapping the magnifier with an X at the lower-right corner. Then, hold down on the display area to bring up the UI elements menu.
5. Tap on Text to add a text box to the display area. Keep its default name. In this text box we'll display the text body. So, as value for Text, we specify a variable, specifically the variable in the body of an SMS message. Tap the tag icon at the right of the Text label, scroll down, and tap "Text Body." You should find %SMSRB as the value for Text.
6. Tap the virtual Back button to return to the Scene Edit screen.
7. We'd like to show the name of the sender, too. So, let's add another text box to display the sender's name. Just follow the same procedure for adding a text box to display the SMS text body, but for Text value, choose "Text From Name." You should see the variable %SMSRN as the value for Text.
8. Again, tap the virtual Back button to return to the Scene Edit screen.
9. Finally, we'd like to add a button to close the popup box after the message is read:

• Select "Button" from the list of UI elements. Just keep the button's default name.
• For Label, you can use "OK," "Done," or "Close."
• Then, specify the action to perform when this button is tapped. For that, switch to the Tap tab. Then, tap Add > Scene > Destroy Scene. This action, of course, does what it says -- it will destroy the scene that you specify in the Name field. Choose "PopSMS" as the scene to destroy. It should appear in the Name field.

     10. Tap the virtual Back button until you're back at the main Tasker screen. You should be able to find PopSMS on the Scenes tab.

                 

Displaying a scene

So far, I've only shown you the scene creation part. That scene will be useless unless it is displayed or showed. In this way, we have to make a task of showing the said scene. At that point, the task needs to be linked to a context; for this situation, the context will be an event, specifically, the event where the phone receives a text message.

1. Open the Tasks tab. Create a new task by tapping the Add button (plus sign) at the lower-right corner. Name the task anything you want. In this example, I name it "ShowText." Tap the checkmark to save the name.
2. On the Task Edit screen, tap the Add Action button (plus sign). Then, tap Scene > Show Scene.
3. On the Action Edit screen, tap the magnifier icon at the right side of Name and select "PopSMS," which is the name of the scene that we created earlier.
4. From the drop-down list under Display As, select " Dialog, Dim Behind Heavy." This will cause the scene to be shown as a dialog box, with everything behind it dimmed heavily.
5. Tap the virtual Back button until you reach Tasker's main screen. You should be able to see "ShowText" listed on the Tasks tab. The task now needs to be linked to a context in order to execute it.
6. Open the Profiles tab. Create a new profile and context by tapping the plus button at the lower-right of the screen. Select Event > Phone > Received Text. Just leave the default event settings as they are for now.
7. Tap the virtual Back button to return to the main screen. You'll be shown a popup list of tasks to link to the new context and profile. Select "ShowText" from the list.
8. Make sure that the newly created profile is enabled so that Tasker can execute the associated task when triggered.

The example above, of course, is a very rough one. But, if you have the time and the patience, you can refine it further. Tasker lets you tweak a lot of the details.

Using variables

define it simply, a variable is a name for a value that changes over time. Much the same as scene creation, Tasker variables are likewise unpredictable themes that merit their own different separate tutorials. I'll talk briefly about them, though, just to let you know what immense power you'll get if you just patiently climb the steep hill of learning how to use Tasker.

                 

In the past area about scene creation, you experienced two variables spoke to by %SMSRB and %SMSRN

If you've ever done some programming before, you'll be familiar with the concept of variables. They're close kin to variables that you keep hearing about in algebra class. To (for SMS Text Body and SMS Sender Name, respectively). These are examples of built-in variables that you can use in Tasker. You cannot set, create, or define these kinds of variables. (That's why they're called "built-in.") Tasker variables always begin with the percent (%) symbol. Variables in all uppercase are built-in variables. They are usually derived from system information, device status, or events. Some common examples are

%TIME - (current time),

%DATE - (current date),

%BATT - (current battery level), and

%WIFI

(whether Wi-Fi is enabled or not). Aside from built-in variables, there are two other variable types: local and global. Both are user-defined and user-created. The main difference between them is that local variables can be used only within the task or scene in which they are created, defined, or used; global variables are accessible to all of Tasker. Another main difference is in capitalization: local variables use all lowercase but global variables have at least one uppercase letter in its name. You're nearly done with this general tutorial about Tasker. If you want to learn more about how to use Tasker, or review in a visual way what I've discussed so far, you can watch our video tutorial in the next section.

Some things to keep in mind

Google has made some significant changes to Android, pushing some Tasker features out the door. These are not very common tasks and actions, though. I have been using the same Tasker projects for years and none have failed me yet. Have any of yours let you down?

Conclusion

Tasker is a capable, complex, and customizable robotization and programming application, yet it can scare to a few and may not be for the weak of heart. It additionally has a lofty expectation to absorb information - I myself can validate it - yet it's justified regardless of the inconvenience. It takes some an opportunity to get comfortable with, a great deal more to be capable with, however the time will be justified, despite all the trouble. It's a little cost to pay for the force, adaptability, and control that Tasker permits you to employ over your Android gadget. Do you utilize Tasker? What do you utilize it for? On the other hand, would you say you are new to Tasker? How's your involvement with it as such? Impart your Tasker encounters to us. Sound off in the remarks.

How to use Tasker | Part III [Shortcuts & Widgets]

Tasker is one of the most powerful which is used for task control and task automation app. In the previous post we learned about what is Actions and Tasks, Importing/Exporting Tasks, Delete a task or action, Rearranging actions in a task & Running a task manually. In this post we will learn about:

• Shortcuts and Widgets
• Associating tasks with context

What about Shortcuts and Widgets?

Tasks can also be manually run through shortcuts or widgets. Simply put a Tasker Task widget, or Tasker Task shortcut, or even a Task Timer widget (which has a countdown timer) on your homescreen. At that point, select the task to associate with it.

Once the widget or shortcut is set up, you can run its related task by tapping on the icon simply like you'd regularly do with any application. Since you know how to set up tasks, you can create them execute automatically by associating them with triggers (referred to in Tasker as "contexts").

Associating tasks with context

Activities that are assembled in tasks won't do much unless they are actually run - either automatically or manually. As I've specified in the previous segment, you can run Tasks manually. Despite the fact that it's as of now helpful to manually execute a few activities at the same time, it's more advantageous to run them in some sort of programmed way. Here's the place Tasker really shines - it can automate task execution as indicated by rules, conditions, or triggers (otherwise called "contexts" in Tasker). You can consider Tasker contexts as conditions or circumstances, which, when genuine, will teach the application to run the related task(s). You can likewise consider contexts the "if" part of a conditional statement, while the tasks are the "then" part.

Tasker provides numerous contexts, grouped into 6 categories:

1. Application - Triggers task execution when an application is launched or run.
2. Day - Runs tasks relying upon day(s) that you determine.
3. Event - Tasks run when certain "events" happen on your device. This classification has the following subcategories: Date/Time, Display, File, Hardware, Phone, Power, Sensor, System, Tasker, UI, Variables, 3rd Party.
4. Location - Runs tasks when the device enters a user-defined geological location.
5. State - Runs tasks when the device enters a specific state or condition (e.g., Bluetooth status is off, Wi-Fi is connected, and so on.). This classification has the following subcategories: App, Display, Hardware, Net, Phone, Plugin, Power, Sensor, Tasker, Variables.
6. Time - Runs tasks according to the time of day that you specify. A beginning and ending time an be specified. Task execution can also be repeated every n minutes or hours after first execution.

Let's go back to our "Battery Save" task. You can set this task to keep running, for case, each time your Battery level goes beneath half. Here's the way you may set all that up:Open the Profiles tab in Tasker.

1. Open the Profiles tab in Tasker.
2. Tap the Add New Profile button (plus icon) at the bottom right of the screen.
3. Select State > Power > Battery Level. This will be the connection or trigger under this profile.
4. On the edit page, drag the To slider to "50". Keep the From slider at "0". This setting signifies "When the Battery level is somewhere around 0 and 50."
5. Tap the Back button to return to the previous screen. From the popup list that shows up, tap on "Battery Save" to choose it and associate it with the context.
6. You'll now see the new profile on the Profiles tab. To its right is an On/Off switch. If the switch is on, Tasker will perform the associated tasks when the trigger is activated or when the context or conditions are met.
7. To change the default profile name, long-tap on the profile name and tap the Name button (represented by the uppercase letter A) at the top of the screen. Type the name of the content field, and tap the checkmark button to save it.
8. Beneath the new profile's name, you'll see the context name and a green arrow pointing towards the task connected with it. You can likewise rename the setting name, if you want. Simply log-tap on the setting name, select Name, type the name on the content field, and save it by tapping the checkmark button.

Now, every time your device reaches 50 percent of its Battery power or lower, Tasker will execute the activities listed in the Battery Save task that you defined. In the next section, I'll speak a bit about creating scenes in Tasker. These are custom UIs that can help you plan your own mini apps using Tasker. I'll also discuss variables very briefly.

In the next post, we will learn about:

• Scenes
• Displaying a scene
• Using variables

How to use Tasker | Part II [Action & Tasks]

Tasker is one of the most powerful which is used for task control and task automation app. In the previous post we learned about what is Tasker and Tasker’s UI and in this post we will learn about:

• Actions and Tasks
• Named and Unnamed tasks
• Importing/Exporting Tasks
• Delete a task or action
• Rearranging actions in a task
• Running a task manually

Actions and Tasks

Tasks - on the off chance that you haven't saw in the application's name - are the absolute entirety of Tasker. In any case, a Tasker task is nothing without activities, which are stuff that your phone or tablet does. Tasks and activities are connected. An "task" in Tasker is an collection of activities performed in a steady progression when the said task is invoked. When you knot a few activities into one task, those activities become meaningful and relevant to you as a user because the independent actions appear to serve a shared objective (i.e., the task). It might be simpler to think about an task as an objective or a final product that can be accomplished by one or a few activities.

It might likewise think about an task as a sequenced rundown of things to do. For example, you might need to set up an task for sending update messages at specific hours of the day. The task for this might include actions for connecting to Wi-Fi or enabling mobile data, creating an email message, sending an email message, and afterward disconnecting from the network.

Named and Unnamed tasks

When you create an task, you usually provide a name for it. For example, I can create an task for saving battery power. The task may comprise of activities to kill Wi-Fi, GPS, mobile data, Bluetooth, and NFC. At that point, I can likewise create another task for use when I'm outside - and apropos name it "Outside"; the set may comprise of activities like enabling auto brightness, enabling vibration feedback, and setting the ring volume to max. Naming an task creates the task reusable; you can call up the same task in a wide range of profiles and settings. Now and again, however, you don't have to give a name to an task, particularly for one-activity tasks made when you create a profile, alternate way, widget.

Here's an example

To illustrate the idea of Tasks and activities more clearly, how about we attempt really making an task. This example task, which we'll name "Battery Save", will do the following:

• Disable auto brightness and auto sync.
• Set brightness level to low.
• Set display timeout to a low value.
• Disable Wi-Fi, mobile data, haptic feedback, GPS, and Bluetooth.

Here's how to set up all those actions in one "Battery Save" task:

1. Create a new task, as follows:

• Open the Tasks tab.
• Tap the Add New Task button at the lower-right corner of the screen.
• Type a name for the new task. In this case, use "Battery Save."
• Tap the checkmark button to save the new task. You'll see the Task Edit screen.

      2. Disable auto brightness, as follows:

• On the Task Edit screen, tap the Add New Action button (plus icon) at bottom of screen.
• Tap on Display > Auto Brightness. Change the value of Set to "Off". Tap the Back button to return to previous screen.

      3. Set brightness level to a low value (e.g., 25, or even 0), as follows:

• On the Task Edit screen, tap the Add New Action button (plus icon) at bottom of screen.
• Tap on Display > Display Brightness. Change the value of Level to "0". Tap the Back button to return to previous screen.

      4. Set display timeout to a low value (15 seconds, maybe), as follows:

• On the Task Edit screen, tap the Add New Action button (plus icon) at bottom of screen.
• Tap on Display > Display Timeout. Change the value of Secs to "15". Tap the Back button to return to previous screen.

      5. Turn off or disable various battery-eating services, as follows:

• On the Task Edit screen, tap the Add New Action button (plus icon) at bottom of screen.
• Change the value of Set to "Off" in the locations listed below. Remember to tap the Back button to save the action and return to the action list.

                           i. Net > WiFi

                          ii. Net > Mobile Data

                         iii. Audio > Haptic Feedback

                         iv. Misc > GPS

                          v. Net > Bluetooth

                         vi. Net > Auto-Sync

You now have an task named "Battery Save". You can run the task manually in the event that you need. Then again, even better, you can interface it to a setting/trigger (more about this later). You can even share this task to other individuals as an APK file that can be introduced on other Android devices. Simply trade the task as APK file.

Importing/Exporting Tasks

To import a saved task into Tasker, simply tap the Tasks tab. At that point, select Import from the menu, browse for the XML file, and tap to import it.

To export a task, long-tap on the task name. Tap the Menu button, then select Export. You can export a task as an APK file or as a XML file.

How to delete a task or action

To delete a task, long-tap on a task name on the tasks list, then tap the Trash icon. To delete an activity, open the task containing the activity, tap-hold on the activity's icon at the right side of the activity name, then drag-drop the activity name on the Trash icon at the bottom of the screen.

Rearranging actions in a task

To move an activity up or down a rundown of activities, simply tap-hold on the activity's icon at the furthest right side of the activity name, and drag-drop the activity name to its new area.

Running a task manually

Open the Tasks tab. Tap on the task to be run; the Task Edit screen opens. Tap the Play button at the bottom of the screen.

In the next post, we will learn about:

• Shortcuts and Widgets
• Associating tasks with context

How to use Tasker | Part I [Intro]

We are Android clients, and we are a spoiled cluster. Android is such an adaptable, portable OS, to the point that our Android gadgets regularly go about as our own genies giving our everyday versatile wishes, making some of our portable dreams work out as expected. Also, as capable as OEM-gave genies as of now may be, an undertaking control and assignment robotization application, for example, Tasker just increases their energy severalfold.

Most people describe Tasker as a task control and task automation app. But, I see more than that. It's an Android programming application for complete noobs like me and for cutting edge clients with involvement in Android programming. Be that as it may, rather than startling you with lines of code, Tasker gives you a chance to utilize a well disposed interface, which, at its crucial level, gives you a chance to make small Android applications that make your offering. 

To figure out how to utilize Tasker comprehensively is past the extent of this post. Rather, in this post, you'll take in the fundamentals of utilizing Tasker to program your Android phone or tablet to do things that you need it to do as per guidelines that you indicate. (Looking for a video tutorial? Hop right ahead to our video guide toward the end of this post.)

Tasker terms

In the first place, we should deal with the terms in Tasker. A hefty portion of the ideas might be unfamiliar to you, and they can be somewhat overpowering, particularly to amateurs. In any case, once you get the rationale of Tasker, you'll see that it's a genuinely effective application notwithstanding to programing noobs.

• Action — The essential component of Tasker. It alludes to phone or tablet capacities and elements that perform something or conveys the phone to a specific state. Tasker bolsters more than 200 activities gathered into 21 classifications.
• Task — A gathering of activities. Generally connected to a trigger or "context", yet can likewise be a free-drifting, standalone undertaking executed physically. A Task can keep running inside another errand. You can clone, fare, import, and bolt Tasks.
• Context — Situations or conditions which, when genuine, trigger the execution of the task(s) connected with it.
• Profile — Some kind of "compartment" or "bundle" for context(s) and connected task(s). You can characterize a few connections for a solitary profile, and every one of those conditions must be valid for the connected Tasks to run.
• Variable — A name for an obscure word that can change after some time, similar to the battery level or the date.
• Scene — A uniquely designed UI. You can make your own particular format of catches, menus, popups, and other UI components.
• Project — A gathering of profiles, errands, scenes, and variables. Every project has its own particular tab (at the base of the principle screen) with a client characterized project name. You can likewise fare or import projects. You can even fare a custom task as a standalone Android application (APK): simply tap on the project name/symbol, select Export, and pick "As App."

Figuring out Tasker’s UI

Tabs and Modes

In spite of the fact that I discover Tasker's components and general UI to some degree complex and certainly scaring to an easygoing client or a newcomer to Android, the tabs on the fundamental screen are somewhat clear as crystal. 

Freshly installed, Tasker's interface indicates three tabs naturally — Profiles, Tasks, and Scenes. The default interface is set up for amateurs and learners (i.e., Beginner Mode).

This default UI looks somewhat not quite the same as non-beginner mode. For example, in Beginner Mode, you can discover three buttons at the base line of all tabs: Search, Add, and Help. At the point when Beginner Mode is incapacitated, these three buttons are replaced by the default project tab (represented to by a Home icon) and the Add button, in addition to at the top column of tabs you get a fourth tab named Vars (i.e., for variables).

Easily switch to “advanced”  mode by unticking "Beginner Mode" on the UI tab on Tasker's Preferences page.

Tapping on a main tab's name (aside from the Vars tab) on the main screen opens a menu with buttons for importing files and for setting the sort order for that tab.

Project Tabs

In "advanced" mode (i.e., with Beginner Mode disabled), tapping the default project tab opens a menu with button named Add, Import, Rename, Set Icon, and Lock/Unlock.

The Add button gives you a chance to make another project, which will have its own particular tab. The Import and Export button, obviously, let you share your Tasker project records to others, or use files created by others. You can also assign custom icons to your project tabs.

By the way, it’s easy to protect your projects by setting a lock code; when prompted, just type your lock code in order to view and edit a project.

Main Menu

Tasker's main menu offers commands and options that help you utilize and oversee how the application functions. Access the principle menu via the capacitive Menu key or the virtual Menu button (three specks symbol) at the upper-right corner of the screen. You’ll find these on the menu:

• Browse Examples  — redirects you to a list of pre-made illustration profiles, which you can download and import to Tasker.
• Data — for clearing, backing up, or restoring backed up data.
• Info — contains information about the application and how to utilize it.
• Preferences — opens the Preferences page (more about this in the following segment).
• Enable/Disable Tasker — enables or disables Tasker.
• Search Tasker — search data or feature within the app; not available in Beginner Mode.
• Exit — shuts the application.
• Run An Action — performs a single action (e.g. maximizing screen brightness)
• Run Log — records events and procedures done through the application.
• Developer Options — advanced options for devs; not available in Beginner Mode. 

Preferences

Tasker’s preferences and options reflect the flexibility of the app. To some people, this can be truly discomfiting, but to those with elevated understanding, this actually shows what Tasker and Android are all about — freedom and flexibility.

Beside many of the options on the Preferences screen, you’ll see big question marks. These can offer relief if you start to scratch your head about what an option might be for. However, some of the help tips are clouded in developer or programmer language, and an idiot like me may need some time to completely digest the info.

Tasker's configuration options are assembled into four tabs. You can modify the application's UI by means of the UI tab. On the Monitor tab, you can set individual preferences for the application's monitoring behavior when the display is either off or on.

On the Action tab, you can set values for camera delay, task execution priority for widgets or shortcuts, displaying warnings and/or errors, and maximum number of queued tasks. On the Misc tab, you can specify how long to keep backups, whether to allow other apps to run tasks, and debugging options.

In the next post, we will learn about:

• Actions and Tasks
• Named and Unnamed tasks
• Importing/Exporting Tasks
• Delete a task or action
• Rearranging actions in a task
• Running a task manually

Play Pokémons GO from Nepal using Fake GPS

Since the release of Pokémons GO in Japan, the creator of the game Niantic Inc. has quit banned / removed  nearby Pokémons, Poké-stops and Gyms and additionally stopped counting the distance travelled for hatching eggs. Right now, you can see your Pokémons, prepare and develop them, and perspective your achievements, however that is about it.

Niantic Inc. has removed the Pokémons spawn point, Poké-stops and Gyms from Nepal and you can't find them where they used to be. But the Good news is you can still play the game from Nepal without even moving from your place. You can play Pokémons GO by using a Fake GPS tricking the server that you are somewhere in the USA, Australia or even Japan, where there are numbers of Pokémons, Poké-stops and Gyms.

But wait, as the game is all about exploring; using Fake GPS may lead you to get banned from the game FOREVER. However, instead of taking a huge jump from one place to another just move a small distance staying within the same city. That way you may have a chance to trick the server. The best way is to fake your location exactly at park or something crowded place where there are lots of Pokémons, Poké-stops and Gyms so that you don't have to move around much.

Things you should know:

• You Android device should be ROOTED first. Rooting involves risks. Make sure you know what you are getting into.
• Please be aware that Fake GPS Location may get your account banned by Pokemon Go.

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Using Fake GPS Location Spoofer Apk

Files Needed to download first (Remember the location).

• Lucky Patcher
• Fake GPS Location Spoofer

Install Fake GPS Location Spoofer as a system app using Lucky Patcher

• Locate Lucky Patcher apk you have downloaded using file explorer and intsall it.
• Grant root permission to Lucky Patcher when it asks.
• Launch Lucky Patcher and find "Rebuild & Install" at the bottom bar.
• Locate Fake GPS Location Spoofer using the built-in exploerer in Lucky Patcher
• Click the apk file and select "Install as a system app" and reboot.

Settings on Fake GPS app

• Uncheck "Allow mock location" in Settings > Developer Options
• Launch Fake GPS, enter a location in Australia, New Zealand or US.
• Go to Settings of Fake GPS, enable "Expert Mode" and "Move around fake location", you can also set the timeout and distance value there.
• Click the orange play button on the right bottom in Fake GPS.
• There should be a toast pop up on your screen that says "Fake location engaged..."

Sugggestions

• Enable "Location Services" on your device.
• It is suggested that you choose "Locate by GPS" instead of "Locate by network and GPS".

Pokémon Go has quit working in Nepal

Pokémon Go has quit working in Nepal. The prevalent amusement created by Niantic Inc. has quit indicating Nearby Pokémons, Poké-stops and Gyms and additionally stopped counting the distance travelled for hatching eggs. Right now, you can see your Pokémons, prepare and develop them, and perspective your achievements, however that is about it. 

No official explanation has been discharged by Niantic, right now. As per the overall population, Niantic banned Nepal for Pokémon Go as the amusement hasn't been authoritatively discharged yet. 

But the good news is its not banned in Nepal. Found that the game is not working in Kathmandu including other major cities of Nepal. But, it is working fine in Butwal. In this way, it may be an uplifting news that it is not banned in Nepal. 

Another rumor, since the game has launched very recently in Japan and they probably don’t want any troubles. Thus, the diversion may have been quit working in Nepal. It may be that Niantic is going to launch the amusement in different nations consistently and need to guarantee everything goes well. We don't know when the issue will be altered. We most likely need to hold up until Niantic authoritatively launches the diversion in Nepal. 

In the event that you have any overhauls about this circumstance, then let us know. Additionally, do remark underneath either Pokémon Go is working in your city or not, say your city. 

We'll keep you overhauled when the Pokémon Go is up and running once more!

Pokémon Go is the most popular mobile game in U.S. history

The inevitable has happened: Pokémon Go is officially the largest mobile game in U.S. history. And it only took a week to get there. Having just racked up 21 million active daily players, the cultural phenomenon of a game has now surpassed the previous record held by Candy Crush Saga back in its 2013 heyday of 20 million daily users.

With Pokémon Go finally launching in Europe and untold millions more users soon to become addicted, it seems like only a matter of time before we report that Pokémon Go is the most popular mobile game in history, period. As SurveyMonkey (the research firm behind the user numbers) states:

Within three days of its release, Pokémon GO attracted more users than Twitter, and rose to the top of the App Store revenue charts, earning millions of dollars a day for its publisher, Niantic.

The big question now is just how long Pokémon Go will grip the world’s attention. The novelty factor and mass-contagion effect are certainly inflating its early numbers, but once things settle down what will the sustainable user base look like? While I know some of you might be sick of reading about Pokémon Go, you’ve got to respect it for getting 21 million people in the U.S. a day to go outside and exercise.

Have you played Pokémon Go yet? Do you think it will continue to grow in the U.S. or shrink in usage a little?

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR ANDROID DEVICE FOR ROOTING

                        

Three establishing programs that have collected some consideration in the previous couple of months — Towelroot, Kingo Root, and KingRoot. They will establish your gadget in the time it takes to brush your teeth. However, these establishing projects are just good with Android gadgets running an option that is sooner than Android 5.1 Lollipop. For instance, King Root claims it will root more than 100,000 gadgets, and even some running Android 5.0, however the larger part of more up to date gadgets running Android 5.1 and higher don't make the rundown.

Here’s Kingo’s list of compatible devices, and the following links by manufacturer are what KingRoot can handle:

• Google/Nexus
• HTC
• Huawei
• LG
• Samsung
• Sony
• ZTE

In case you're hoping to root more up to date phones running Android 5.1 or higher, similar to the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S7, the above strategies won't work. While they may have taken a shot at Android 5.0, Android 5.1 is a totally diverse story, since a changed portion should be flashed with a specific end goal to accomplish root. The portion is the center of the working framework and it controls the equipment. Android can't keep running without it. 

We have guidelines underneath for establishing a Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge running Android 5.1 or 6.0, and in addition the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge running Marshmallow. You'll likewise discover guidelines for establishing Nexus gadgets running Marshmallow. 

The main issue is that you will see numerous designers touting how their a single tick apparatus deals with all Android gadgets, however there essentially is no such instrument. 

On the off chance that your phone is not good with both of the above applications, you'll need to invest a little energy looking into approaches to root on Android gatherings. The best place to begin is XDA Developers Forum. Search for a string on your particular gadget and you're certain to discover a technique that has worked for other individuals. It merits investing some energy inquiring about the right technique for your gadget.

Planning for root

Back up everything that’s important to you before you start. You should also always back up your current ROM before you flash a new one.

Related: How to move down your Android to your PC 

You'll need to guarantee that your gadget is completely charged before you start.

You'll likewise need to turn on USB Debugging, and OEM Unlocking.

Open Settings on your gadget. In the event that you don't see Developer Options toward the base of the Settings screen on your gadget, follow these steps to activate them.

1. Tap on About Phone and discover the Build Number. 
2. Tap on the Build Number seven times and the Developer Options will show up on the fundamental page of the Settings. 
3. Tap on the Back key to see the Developer Options. 
4. Tap on Developer Options. 
5. Check to enable USB Debugging. 
6. Check to enable OEM Unlocking.

Installing the Android SDK devices 

Some Android rooting methods require you to install ADB and Fastboot. Follow our instructions here to download and install them.

Unlock your bootloader

Before you begin, You will likewise need to unlock your bootloader. Bootloader is a program that determines which applications will keep running in your phone's startup procedure. 

unlocking your bootloader will permit you to modify your gadget. Makers have reacted to an interest for customization. A significant number of them have given techniques to help you unlock the bootloader on their site, however they are by and large accommodated designers, and they typically oblige you to sign up or register an account first.

• Motorola bootloader unlock system.
• HTC unlock bootloader page.
• Sony's unlocking the bootloader directions.

A few producers and transporters don't permit bootloader unlocking, however you can regularly discover a route around that with some looking (attempt the XDA Developers forum).

ROOTING ANDROID PHONE PROS AND CONS

On the off chance that you've done any Web seeking on the subject of Android, you've in all probability keep running crosswise over either gatherings or articles examining "Rooting" your Android phone. While this article is not proposed to demonstrate to you industry standards to attach your phone nor to persuade you to or not to root, it is expected to give a fair-minded summary of the focal points and burdens of Rooting an android phone.

What is "Rooting?"

The Android phone that you have figured out how to love and appreciate is running a working framework that was intended for business and private use. Like most any working framework, a few components have been handicapped, either for future utilize or to keep the easygoing client from creating perpetual harm to the working framework. "Rooting" is the procedure in which the constraints are evacuated and full get to is permitted. Once rooted, the Android phone proprietor will have more control over numerous settings, components and performance of their phone. Fundamentally, "Rooting" intends to get to the base of the working framework and to be able to roll out worldwide improvements.

Disadvantages/Burdens

There are two principle disadvantages to Rooting and Android phone;

1. Rooting promptly voids your phone's guarantee - Once rooted, don't attempt to bring your phone back for administration or guarantee work. You are all alone!
2. Rooting includes the danger of "bricking" your phone - Generally, a "bricked" phone is no superior to anything bearing a block in your pocket. The phone is dead when it has been "bricked."

Other potential detriments, however less serious, are still deserving of thought;

1. Poor Performance - However the goal of "Rooting" a phone is to give the phone more performance, a few clients have found that, in their endeavors to accelerate the phone or add extra components, that their phones lost both performance speed and elements. Keep in mind that when you "root" your Android phone, you are rolling out improvements to the stock working framework.
2. Viruses - Yes, even phones can get Viruses. A typical practice that individuals do with "rooted" phones is to streak their ROM's with custom projects. At whatever point you roll out improvements to the code of a product, you risk presenting an infection.

Advantages/Favorable Circumstances

"Rooting" your Android phone affords you various advantages, including;

1. Running exceptional applications - Superuser is an application that must be keep running on an rooted Android phone. This permits you to control which applications have admittance to the "root" framework. Another prevalent application that "Rooting" manages is the capacity to tie a PC to your Android phone so that the PC can get to the Web utilizing the phone's information association. Another project can permit your Android to be utilized as a WiFi Hotspot without paying your supplier for the component.
2. Freeing up memory - When you introduce an application on your phone, it is put away on the phone's memory. "Rooting" permits you to move introduced applications to your SD card, consequently arranging for framework memory for extra records or applications.
3. Custom ROM's - This is the most capable element of "rooted" phones. There are several custom ROM's that can do anything from accelerating the preparing rate of your phone to changing the whole look and feel of your phone.

Summary

The choice to "root" your Android phone is one that ought not be raced into. In spite of the fact that the charm of having an opened phone is intense, having a "bricked" phone is, trust me, not particularly fun.

Since this article was initially distributed, some phones are presently discharged in "designer versions" that take into account less demanding Rooting - and no guarantee.

Blocking a Call/Message on Messenger

Facebook Messenger has no security highlight to keep non-Facebook companions from reaching you any longer. Anybody can put your name in Facebook Messenger look and on the off chance that you have a Facebook account they can endeavor to message you, by sending a "Message Request". You will get a notice that there is a message demand sitting tight for you, in the event that you acknowledge the solicitation that individual can message you or call you, on the off chance that you decrease they will be blocked.

Messaging You Via Your Mobile Phone Number In Messenger

You may likewise get warning that the individual informing utilized your telephone number to get in touch with you. This basically implies they have your phone number in their location book, and may have utilized it to get in touch with you through Facebook. You can transform a few settings around your email and phone number in Facebook Privacy settings.

1. Click at the top right of any Facebook page and choose Settings.
2. Select Privacy on the left. Under the Who can find me? segment, you'll see a setting for your email and a setting for your telephone number.
3. Use the drop-down menu next to each setting to select who can look you up using that info.

If you don’t want anyone contacting you via your mobile number it’s a good idea not to have it listed in Facebook. Change the settings in ” Settings” scroll down to “Mobile” in the left column.

Set Your Privacy Settings In Facebook 

The new Facebook Messenger doesn't have any different protection settings all things considered, your security on Facebook Messenger depends on the security settings you have set on your principle Facebook profile. To abstain from having undesirable calls or messages to your telephone or cell phone it is has all the strictest protection settings empowered.

What happens when I block messages from someone?

When you block messages from someone:

Blocking a caller or messenger on F.B Messenger doesn’t block them from your Facebook profile. You will still be friends if you are already and they can comment on your posts.

1. They'll no longer be able to contact you (ex: send you messages, call you) in Messenger or in Facebook chat.
2. You'll also no longer be able to contact them in Messenger or in Facebook chat.
3. If you and the person you block are in a group conversation together, you'll be notified before you enter the conversation. If you choose to enter a group conversation with the person you blocked, you'll able to see their messages and they'll be able to see yours in that conversation.

Step by step instructions to Block On Apple Device: To block somebody who you have acknowledged a message from, swipe the message to one side in your late messages list on iOS (Apple) This uncovers alternatives of "More", "Quiet", "Erase". Tapping the "More" choice gives you alternatives to Block, Mark as Spam, Archive or Mark as Unread, select fitting activity. You can likewise choose "Square this individual on Facebook" as a choice her moreover. Then again open the message and hold your finger down on the name of the individual/emissary top focal point of the screen, look down to Block or Report . Another approach to square them additionally on Facebook to anticipate them connecting with you in any capacity, click on their profile pic alongside their message inside the open message string on F.B Messenger – click "View Profile" which takes you to theperson's profile in the Facebook application. At that point tap the "More … " alternative under their spread picture, and select "Piece". Cautioning: If you just need to briefly piece them don't erase your old messages with them. Some individuals are reporting it can be difficult to unblock the other individual in the event that you have erased all the old messages.

To Unblock On Apple – in the event that despite everything you have a message from them swipe left/click "More" and afterward click "Unblock" swipe switch to one side (green) If you don't have a late message, go to the "General population" menu at the base of your screen and do a quest for the individual. At that point click their name at the top center of the informing application screen and select unblock from pop up menu. You will now have the capacity to get messages from them. You can likewise attempt to message them you may get a pop up inquiring as to whether you wish to Unblock them. On the off chance that the message symbol is "dull" or not ready to be clicked, it's reasonable they have blocked you.

Blocking On Android: To block someone from messaging you, simply open their chat messages and click on the 'i' icon at the top right, scroll down and you will see 'Block' tap on it and turn on 'Block all messages'. Simple as that.

Unblocking On Android: To block someone from messaging you, simply open their chat messages and click on the 'i' icon at the top right, scroll down and you will see 'Block' tap on it and turn off 'Block all messages'. Simple as that. 

Blocking On Facebook P.C Browser: Go to past message and highlight. See settings symbol upper right and snap. Select Block starting from the drop menu. (See pic beneath) 

Unblocking On Facebook P.C Browser: Go to past message and highlight. See settings symbol upper right and snap. Select Unblock starting from the drop menu. (See pic beneath) 

Note: If you have erased all past messages from the individual you need to piece you won't not think that its simple to unblock them. Sending them a message through the Browser Messenger may unblock them. You may in any case discover old messages from them on the off chance that you utilize the pursuit bar in messages.

Facebook Messenger rolled out New Emoji

SAY HELLO TO THE NEW MESSENGER EMOJIS

From skin conditions that you can decide to bunches of ladies in extraordinary parts, Messenger is starting to make emojis more illustrative of the world we live in. 

Emojis have changed the way we converse with each other - whether it's a smiley face to show you're upbeat, a thumbs up, or a pizza when hungry, emojis are a fun, simple approach to convey what needs be when words sufficiently aren't — and individuals cherish them! Indeed, almost 10% of versatile sends in Messenger incorporate emojis. In any case, not all stages have stayed aware of emoji measures as they've advanced - which implies now and then the emoji you needed to send wasn't the one that appeared. Nor are they satisfying the sexual orientation and skin tone differing qualities that we find in our reality ordinary. 

ONE EMOJI STANDARD FOR THE MESSENGER WORLD 

Courier is tending to emoji misfortunes by revealing another arrangement of institutionalized emojis so you can make certain you're sending the right message. Regardless of what emoji you pick, it will now appear to be identical for all Messenger clients, in any case if the beneficiary is on Android, iOS or another stage. As such, not any more broken-looking secret elements or emojis that simply don't bode well. Our characters are steady every time you utilize them, regardless of what stage the beneficiary is on. 

NEW EMOJIS = MORE DIVERSITY 

Delivery person is bringing more than 1,500 recently composed Messenger emojis to the world. The new plans, sexual orientation skeptic choices and multi-hued emojis will be accessible on numerous Android gadgets and web items interestingly. They're expanding the sexual orientations to make a more adjusted blend that is more illustrative of our reality. Presently, utilizing Messenger emojis, you'll see a female cop, runner, person on foot, surfer and swimmer for the first run through, and they'll continue rolling these out.

With an end goal to make the emojis you send a superior representation of our reality, you will likewise have the capacity to pick the skin shading you lean toward. You should simply set the shading you need your default emojis to be when Messenger dispatches, and your emojis after that will take after your inclination. Obviously, you'll have the alternative to change this in settings or even settle on a one time choice. Likewise, at dispatch, we have emojis speaking to red heads interestingly. 

Give THEM A shot!

On all stages, the Messenger writer will now incorporate an emoji picker to help you select the ideal emoji. Tap the new emoji symbol at the left of the writer to discover only the privilege emoji. It's currently less demanding than at any other time to flip in the middle of the customary content console and the emoji console. 

GET MESSENGER IN THE PLAY STORE

GET MESSENGER IN THE PLAY STORE

Micromax Unite 2 a106 Official Firmware

What is Firmware?

Firmware is kind of a software which is stored in permanent memory known as ROM (Read-Only-Memory). It's basically an Operating System (OS) which manages hardware and software resources and provides common services for users. Like the operating system is a component of the system software on the computer system which is essential for other application programs to function. Firmware is also a component of the system software without which the device can't work.

How To Flash Firmware using SP Flash Tool?

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

Step 1: Download and install drivers

• MediaTek USB VCOM drivers
• Driver Auto Installer v1.1236.00

Video Credit: Team Hovatek

Step 2: Power Off your android smartphone and remove the battery (if it is removable).

Step 3: Download Micromax Unite 2 a106 Official Firmware.

• Micromax_A106_V1_14.05.14.zip
• Micromax_A106_V2_06.06.14.zip - Version 8 GB + 1 GB
• Micromax_A106_V3_04.08.14.zip
• Micromax_A106_V4_13.03.15.zip - Lollipop 8 GB + 1 GB
• Micromax_A106_V5_26.08.15.zip

Step 4: Download and Extract Smart Phone Flash Tool on Your Computer.

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 Firmware 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.

Video Credit: Team Hovatek

Karbonn A2 Plus Official Firmware

What is Firmware?

Firmware is kind of a software which is stored in permanent memory known as ROM (Read-Only-Memory). It's basically an Operating System (OS) which manages hardware and software resources and provides common services for users. Like the operating system is a component of the system software on the computer system which is essential for other application programs to function. Firmware is also a component of the system software without which the device can't work.

How To Flash Firmware using SP Flash Tool?

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

Step 1: Download and install drivers

• MediaTek USB VCOM drivers
• Driver Auto Installer v1.1236.00

Step 2: Power Off your android smartphone and remove the battery (if it is removable)

Step 3: Download Karbonn A2 Plus Official Firmware

• A2plus_jb3_A5772P1_Karbonn_WVGA-2013-09-05-15-11-38
• A2plus_NEW_A5715_ics2_new_P2_Karonn_L33B-2013-06-19-13-35-15
• A5715_ics2_new_P2_Karbonn_a2plus_ips_L33B-2013-04-16-17-03-47
• A5715_ics2_new_p2_karbonn_A2plus_l33b-2013-04-03
• A5715_ics2_new_P2_Karonn_L33B(LCD Fixed)

Step 4: Download and Extract Smart Phone Flash Tool on Your Computer.

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 Firmware 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.