Author: Aniruddh

How to take screenshot on OnePlus X
OnePlus X is considered to be a very good mid-range Android smartphone. It has decent power, elegant look, and an attractive price tag. I already made a post on OnePlus X review which talks about pros and cons of the device. In this post, we will learn one tip on this device. That is how to do the print screen or screen capture on the OnePlus X.

OnePlus X

How to take screenshot on OnePlus X

OnePlus X runs on Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1. So there are two ways through which you can do the print screen on OnePlus X. The first method is through the default android method or Volume Down Plus Power key method. The second one is using the power menu option. This method of screen capture on OnePlus X does not need any third party apps. It works with default apps and settings.

How to take screenshot on OnePlus X using Power Button and Volume Down Button or Default Android Method

This is the most common method of taking a screenshot. Most of the Android smartphones support this method of taking the screenshot and OnePlus X is not an exception. So let’s explore this method of taking screenshot.
- Go to the screen or App on which you want to take a screenshot.
- Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
- The screen will flickr and shutter sound will be heard.
- The screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
How to take screenshot on OnePlus X using the Power Menu option

Comparing with the above method, this is the easiest way of taking a screenshot on OnePlus X.
- Go to the screen or App on which you want to take screenshot.
- Long press on Power button.
- You will get a power menu.
- Tap on to the “Screenshot” Options.
- It will take the screenshot.
- The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
Hope this guide on how to take screenshot on OnePlus X is useful. If you face any issues or anything you want to share use comment section below. Also, share any other useful tips you have got with OnePlus X.
December 2, 2015
Samsung Galaxy On5 Review-Pros and Cons
Samsung Galaxy On5 is the new offering in the price segment of below 10k. With decent spec sheet and affordable price, this Dual sim Samsung smartphone competing with the likes of Lenovo A600 Plus, Meizu M2, Motorola Moto E, Redme smartphone etc.

Samsung Galaxy On5 sports 5 inch TFT display with screen resolution of 720×1280 resolution and 294 ppi pixel density. Though it is not a AMOLED screen, it is still a good display screen. The viewing angles are decent and color output is good. Sadly display is fingerprint magnet and doesn’t come with Corning Gorilla glass protection. Also screen is bit reflective which affects on the legibility under sunlight. Considering similar priced smartphones, display quality is satisfactory.

Samsung Galaxy On5 is powered by quad core 1.3GHz Samsung Exynos processor with 1.5GB of RAM and Mali T720 GPU. Out of 1.5GB of RAM, 534MB is free and 681MB is used by system files. Default apps consume around 184MB of RAM. In terms gaming experience as well as loading heavy animation in UI and apps is good. Phone doesnot exhibit any heating issues in my testing. Even with 20 minutes of gaming phone became just warm(36 degree) which is acceptable.

Samsung Galaxy On5

Samsung Galaxy On5 houses 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. The primary camera takes some impressive images in outdoor conditions as well as in artificial lighting. It can record videos at 1080p resolution. There is some stabilization from shakes using the software tweaks. Video quality is decent but not great. There is also a pro mode through which you can do manual settings. Front 5MP snapper is on par with similar priced smartphone front cameras. Wide-Selfie and Interval Shots options are nice addition.

Samsung Galaxy On5 has 2600 mAh battery. As the Exynos Soc used in this device is optimized for battery usage, it easily lasted more than 1 day with heavy usage on our test unit. There is also normal power saving mode and ultra power saving mode through which you can increase battery level further. For connectivity, Galaxy On5 has 4G, 3G, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. It is dual sim smartphone and both sim are capable of 4G. But you can use any one of the sim on 4G connectivity at a time.

Recommended Reading:

Lenovo Vibe P1m Review- Incredible Battery life at affordable price tag.

Let us summarize Samsung Galaxy On5 Review by splitting features into merits and demerits.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy On5

Pros of Samsung Galaxy On5
- Decent Display screen.
- Good battery life.
- Decent camera performance.
- 4G connectivity and Dual sim support.
- Samsung Brand trust and availability of service centers.
Cons of Samsung Galaxy On5
- Limited Sensors: Device has only Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor. Other basic sensors like Ambient light sensor and compass etc missing.
- No Corning Gorilla Glass protection: Display screen does not have any protective glass such as Corning Glass. Also no screen guard in the box.
- Speaker output is bit low.
- No LED notification.
Samsung Galaxy On5 Tips and FAQ

Does Samsung Galaxy On5 supports USB OTG?

Yes. It is.

How to take screenshot on Galaxy On5?

To take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy On5, press and hold home+ power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken.

How to use Galaxy On5 as Modem?

You can Samsung Galaxy On5 as modem through USB tethering and Bluetooth Tethering. You can also use personal wifi hotspot feature.
December 1, 2015
Microsoft Lumia 950XL Hands On Review
Finally Microsoft has launched its flagship smartphones Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL in India. As reported earlier, both devices support Dual sim. The key attraction of these smartphones are Windows 10, Continuum(using phone as full fledged PC), QHD display and camera. Microsoft Lumia 950 price in India is Rs.43,999 and Lumia 950XL price in India is Rs.49,399. In this post we will have a quick hands review on Lumia 950XL.

Microsoft Lumia 950XL runs on latest Windows 10. This brings in new features such as Continuum, Cortana,Hello,Edge and MS Office suite. From the look wise, Windows 10 looks very similar to Windows 8 mobile. But there is few changes in icons and addition of new quick settings . Its more of new a features rather than change of UI. In my short duration with the phone, there is no shutter or lag is observed. The clean look and easy UI feels refreshing and good to use.

Microsoft Lumia 950XL

Microsoft Lumia 950XL comes with 5.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with impressive 1440×2560 pixel resolution which results in pixel density of around 518 ppi. The screen to body ratio is 74.3% which is good. The display offers wide viewing angles, deep black color and good color saturation. Overall display looks gorgeous.

Lumia 950XL sports 20MP primary camera with features triple LED flash, Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. In the front it has 5MP secondary camera which can record videos at 1080P resolution. The primary camera feature includes 1/2.4′ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, PureView technology, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama and HDR. The initial impression on camera is very good.

For performance, Lumia 950XL has Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor along with 3GB of RAM. The device has 32GB internal storage and supports microSD card. Lumia 950XL also supports USB OTG. It packs 3,340mAh user removable battery. To recall, this smartphone uses liquid cooling technology.

These are initial impressions on the new Microsoft Lumia 950XL. I will be posting a detailed review and tips and tricks on Lumia 950XL in the coming days. If you have any specific questions or any thing you would like to cover in the review, please share it in the comment section below.

Microsoft Lumia 950XL Specification
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB RAM.
- 32GB internal storage and support for microSD card.
- 5.7 inch AMOLED screen with 1440×2560 pixel resolution and 518 ppi pixel density.
- 3,340mAh user removable battery.
- 20MP primary camera with triple-LED RGB flash and 5MP front facing camera.
November 30, 2015
Motorola Moto X Play Screenshot and Tethering Guide
Motorola Moto X Play comes with decent specifications at affordable price. Running on Android 5.1 it offers pure Android experience. This device will be getting the Android 6.0 update very soon. In this post we will learn how to take screenshot on Motorola Moto X Play and how to use Moto X Play as modem.

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Motorola Moto X Play Review- Pros and Cons

How to take screenshot on Motorola Moto X Play

Performing print screen or screen capture on Moto X Play is very easy and same as other Android smartphones.
- First go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
- Press and Hold Volume down and Power Key simultaneously.
- Screen will flickr and shutter sound will heard which confirms screenshot is taken.
- The take screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.
How to use Motorola Moto X Play as Modem

We can use Motorola Moto X Play as modem through personal wifi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering features. All these ways uses Mobile data and hence charges may apply as per service provider. Enable the mobile data/Cellular data and then follow the steps given below.

How to use Moto X Play as personal WiFi hotspot
- Go to settings->More…->Tethering & mobile hotspot.
- Enable the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
- For customizing/entering new password and SSID, tap on to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
- You can enter your desired password and SSID id here.
- If you forgot your hotspot password, then this page itself, tap on to Show password. The password will be shown.
How to use Moto X Play as Modem through USB tethering
- First connect your Moto X play to your Laptop/Desktop through USB cable.
- It needs drivers to be installed. If you are connecting for the first time, Windows on your system will install the required drivers.
- Now Go to settings->More…->Tethering & mobile hotspot.
- Enable the USB tethering.
How to use Moto X Play as Modem through Bluetooth Tethering
- First you need to pair your Moto X Play with your Bluetooth enabled Laptop/Desktop.
- Once paired, go to settings->More…->Tethering & mobile hotspot.
- Enable the Bluetooth tethering.
The above method using Moto X play through USB tethering works well on Windows 8.1 or later systems. However, by default Android doesnot support tethering for Apple’s OS X platform. So if you want to enable USB tethering with Apple Mac systems you need to thirty party application. There may be many USB Tethering driver for Mac. The one which I have used and worked well is HoRNDIS which is developed by Joshua Wise. You can download USB tethering driver for Mac from the link here.
November 29, 2015
Lenovo VIBE P1m Review-Pros And Cons
Lenovo VIBE P1m is an entry level dual sim Android smartphone. The key highlight of this device are 3900 mAh battery, 4G support, 2GB RAM and 5 inch HD display screen. Lenovo VIBE P1m price in India is Rs.7,999. There are many devices are available in price segment. So lets have a quick look into VIBE P1m in our express review.

Lenovo Vibe P1m sports 5 inch 720p HD display which offers 294 ppi pixel density. Display panel used in this device is good. Viewing angles, brightness, color reproduction are very good. Only demerit of the Vibe P1m screen is, it does not have any screen protection. So you need to use a screen guard to protect the display from scratches. Lenovo does provide screen guard in the retail box. Also there is no oleophobic coating on the screen, hence screen is fingerprint magnet.

Lenovo Vibe P1m

As mentioned earlier, the key attraction of Lenovo Vibe P1m is its battery. The device has 3900 mAh battery with fast charging support. The bundled charger does supports fast charging. It takes around two to two and hours to fully charge the battery. As expected, the battery life on this device is incredible for a touch screen android smartphone. With my regular usage it lasted more than 2 days in single charge. The screen on time I got was around nine hours.

Lenovo Vibe P1m is powered by 64 bit 1GHz quad core MediaTek MT6735P processor with 2GB of RAM and Mali-T720 GPU. It has 16GB of internal storage and supports microSD card upto 32GB. The day to day performance was decent. There was no/minor lag observed and multi tasking also good. The graphic intensive games also runs in medium graphic settings well. There is no over heating issue noticed.

The Lenovo Vibe P1m measures 141 x 71.8 x 9.3 mm and weighs 148 grams. Though it has huge 3900 mAh battery, it does not feel heavy. The phone also comes with water repellent nano coating which is similar to Moto G first and second gen. This provides protection incase of sudden water splashes. The downside of Vibe p1m is its camera. Interms of specification, it has 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP of front facing camera. But camera quality is just average. It takes decent images not comparable to other budget smartphones in this price segment.

Lets summarize the Lenovo Vibe P1m review by splitting the features into merits and demerits.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Lenovo Vibe P1m

Pros of Lenovo Vibe P1m
- Very good Battery life and fast charging feature.
- Good display screen.
- Decent performance.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with microSD card support.
- Value for money.
Cons of Lenovo Vibe P1m
- Average camera performance.
- Display screen is fingerprint magnet
- No corning gorilla glass protection.
- No info on future update to Android 6.0.
Lenovo VIBE P1m Tips and FAQ

Does Lenovo P1m supports USB OTG?

Yes. It does supports USB OTG.

Is Lenovo P1m has Dual speaker?

No. The left side is the speaker and the right one for just design purpose.

How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe p1m?

I have already made dedicated post on this. You can read it in how to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe p1m.

Can Lenovo Vibe P1m be used as modem?

Yes. You can use Vibe P1m as modem through USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. You can also use personal hotspot feature.
November 28, 2015