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  • Zenfone Max M2 Pros and Cons

    Zenfone Max M2 is the successor to last year’s Max M1. It got better in terms of performance and camera in comparison with its predecessor. In this post, let me share some of the key Zenfone Max M2 pros and cons based on my experience.

    Zenfone Max M2 Pros and Cons

    Asus Zenfone Max M2 Pros

    Dedicated microSD card slot

    Asus Zenfone Max M2 comes with dedicated microSD card slot along with dual sim card slot. 4G VoLTE is enabled on both sim cards.

    Latest SoC and Good Performance

    Zenfone Max M2 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC. There are very few phones which are powered by this SoC in this price segment. The performance is decent. It manages day to day tasks with ease. Games like Asphalt 9 can be playable but in low settings.

    Good Battery life

    One key highlight of Zenfone Max M2 is its battery life. 4000 mAh battery lasts more than a day with even medium to heavy usage.

    Decent Display Panel

    The 6.26 inch display panel provides good viewing angles and brightness. It is not sharpest screen but considering the price, it is acceptable.

    Stock Android Experience and Promised Updates

    It runs on stock Android. Asus has promised to provide Android Pie update in the coming days.

    Zenfone Max M2 Cons

    Bigger in size

    Zenfone Max M1 was a compact phone. Whereas, Zenfone Max M2 comparatively bigger phone.

    Dated Micro USB Port

    It does not come with latest USB-C type port for charging and data transfer.

    Average Camera performance

    In good light conditions, camera performance is decent. However, in low light and artificial lighting condition, it struggles. Selfie camera is decent.

    Asus Zenfone Max M2 review summary: It is decent phone for the price. Good battery life, decent display panel, stock android experience and competitive price are the reason which you may consider for buying this phone.

  • Samsung Galaxy A20 FAQ Comparison Cons

    Samsung launched another affordable Android smartphone in India-Galaxy A20. This year so far Samsung launched 3 Galaxy M series smartphones and 4 Galaxy A series smartphones which includes Galaxy A20. In this post, let us have a quick look into Galaxy A20 FAQ.

    Samsung Galaxy A20

    Samsung Galaxy A20 FAQ

    How many different variants of Galaxy A20 available in India?

    In Terms of storage and RAM, only one variant is available. This variant has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Coming to color variants, customer can choose between Red, Blue and Black.

    What is the Galaxy A20 price in India?

    Galaxy A20 price in India is ₹12,490.

    What are the key specifications of Samsung Galaxy A20?

    Specification summary is as follows.

    • 6.4 inch HD+ Infinity-V Super AMOLED display.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
    • 1.6GHz Exynos 7884 processor.
    • Dual rear camera setup: 13MP primary camera with f/1.9 primary sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera. 
    • 8 MP front facing camera.
    • 4000 mAh battery with fast charging support.
    • One UI based on Android Pie.

    How to take screenshot in Galaxy A20?

    You can take screenshot using two different methods without installing any third party applications. 1st is using the hardware keys. 2nd one is using the Assistive Menu button method. I have made a detailed post on this for Galaxy M20. For more info on this, you can refer to Galaxy M20 screenshot post. The same methods are working on Galaxy A20 as well.

    What are advantages or pros of Galaxy A20 compared to Galaxy M20?

    We are yet to do Galaxy A20 review. However, based on the specifications, here are the pros of Galaxy A20 over Galaxy M20.

    • Super AMOLED display panel.
    • Android Pie with One UI.
    • Slightly larger screen size.

    What are the cons of Galaxy A20 compared to Galaxy M20

    • HD+((1560×720) ) display resolution compared to Full HD+ display panel.
    • Slightly less powerful processor.
    • Storage and RAM. Higher variant of Galaxy M20 is priced at Rs.12,990. which has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

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  • How to update Address on Aadhaar Card Online

    UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India provides many services online through its self-service portal. One such facility is change or update address in Aadhaar database. Here is the steps on how to update address on Aadhaar card online.

    How to update Address on Aadhaar Card Online

    As per UIDAI, address in Aadhaar card can be changed online using the OTP based process. However, it is mandatory to have mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card.

    Change or Update Address in Aadhaar card using valid address proof

    If you have a valid address proof, it is easier to update your address in Aadhaar card. Some of the valid address proof document as per
    UIDAI are given below.

    • Bank Statement/Passbook.
    • Post Office Account statement/passbook.
    • Ration card.
    • Voter ID.
    • Driving Licence.
    • Government Photo ID cards/Service photo identity card issued by a PSU.
    • Marriage certificate with address issued by Government.
    • Upto three month old electricity, water, telephone landline, Gas connection bills, property tax receipt and Credit card statement.

    To update the address,

    • Go to the UIDAI self care portal.
    • Login with Aadhaar.
    • Click on Address update request.
    • Upload the Address proof documents.
    • Select BPO Service Provider and submit the request.

    Any Indian resident with a registered mobile number can update address using the UIDAI’s self service portal. As password for login is sent to registered mobile number, it is mandatory to have correct mobile number updated in Aadhaar database.

    Change or Update Address in Aadhaar card without address proof

    For those who have moved to new city or house recently, getting a address proof is little difficult. For helping such citizens Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is providing option to change address in Aadhaar card by giving address validation letter instead of valid address proof of residence.

    In order to get address validation letter, the Aadhaar cardholder must get consent from an address lender or verifier who would allow their Aadhaar registered address to be used by the resident. The address verifier can be a family member, relative, friend or landlord where you are residing presently.

    Once you get the consent from the address verifier, follow the steps mentioned below to updated the address in Aadhaar card without valid Address proof.

    • Go to UIDAI self care portal.
    • Login with your Aadhaar number.
    • Generate an address validation letter.

    A letter with a secret code will be sent to address verifier through post. Once it is received,

    • Login once again to UIDAI self care portal.
    • Provide the secret code by going to ‘proceed to update address’.

    UIDAI website states that, Submission of information for update does not guarantee update of Aadhaar data. The information submitted is subjected to verification and validation.

    If your request to update address in Aadhaar card is approved, then you can download the e-Aadhaar card.

    Disclaimer : This post is based on information in UIDAI website. For more details, please visit UIDAI website.

  • Take screenshot on RealMe 3

    RealMe 3 runs on latest Color OS 6.0 which is based on Android Pie. Color OS 6.0 has lot of customisations and useful functions. In this post, we will cover two different ways to take screenshot on RealMe 3.

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    Take screenshot on RealMe 3

    Method 1: Take screenshot in Oppo RealMe 3 using hardware buttons.

    • Navigate to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot in RealMe 3.
    • Press and hold power and volume down button simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Take screenshot in RealMe 3 using 3 finger swipe gesture

    Take screenshot in RealMe 3
    • First ensure three finger swipe gesture in RealMe 3 is enabled. For that,
      • Go to settings->Settings -> Convenience Aid ->Gesture & Motion.
      • Ensure 3-finger screenshot is enabled.
    • To capture a screenshot in RealMe 3, browse to the page on which you want to do print screen.
    • Swipe on the screen with three fingers.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Take scroll screenshot in RealMe 3

    • Take screenshot using any of the above mentioned methods.
    • In the screenshot preview screen, tap on Long screenshot.
    • It will take screenshot by scrolling the screen until you interrupt it or it reaches end of the screen.