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Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Samsung has recently launched a new entry-level smartphone called Galaxy On7 Prime in India. It will compete with the likes of Moto G5s, Mi A1. Here is the quick summary of the device in the form of Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

What are the different variants of Galaxy On7 Prime available in India?

Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime is available in 2 variants. One is with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and another one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device is available in two color variants namely Black and gold. Price of Galaxy On7 Prime variants are as follows.
- Galaxy On7 Prime 32GB-12,990.
- Galaxy On7 Prime 64GB-14,990.
What type of sim cards Galaxy On7 prime supports?

It supports 2 nano sim cards.

Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

Yes.

What are the key specifications of Galaxy On7 Prime?
- 1.66 GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 SoC
- 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage.
- 5.5 inch full HD TFT display panel.
- 13MP primary camera with f1.9 with autofocus and rear flash and 13MP front-facing camera.
- 3300mAH lithium-ion battery.
What are the cons of Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime?

We have not yet fully reviewed the device. However, based on the initial impression, here is the list of Galaxy On7 Prime cons.
- Lacks basic sensors like Auto brightness sensor, compass etc.
- No Android 8.0 out of the box. There is no official update on whether it gets the latest Android update.
- No IPS display panel.
- 2-year-old SoC.
- No noise cancellation mic.
How to take the screenshot on Galaxy On7 Prime?

To capture screenshot on Galaxy On7 Prime, just press and hold power and home keys simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured. Taken screenshot can be accessed from Gallery.

In this post, we tried to cover all basic FAQ. If you have any specific question, please share it in the comment section below.
February 4, 2018
5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017

Samsung Galaxy S7 has launched almost a year and a half ago. The successor to this smartphone, Galaxy S8 is already available in the market. In the high-end price segment, there are many other smartphones available from various manufacturers. So is buying Galaxy S7 in 2017 worth?. It is a kind of subjective to user requirement. So we thought of listing main 5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017 according to us. We have considered the price of Galaxy S7 as Rs.30,000(In Flipkart sale, the price was Rs.29,999).

5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017

1. One of the best Camera smartphone:

Galaxy S8 camera performance is slightly better. However, Galaxy S7 camera performance still one of the best in the price segment. It is an all-round performer. It provides fast autofocus, optical image stabilization, good low light photography etc. Comparing the price difference between Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 has the edge.

2. Gorgeous Display screen:

Galaxy S7 sports 5.1 inch Super AMOLED display panel with QHD (1440 x 2560) resolution and 577 PPI pixel density. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Overall it is one of the best displays available in a smartphone even on today.

3. Water and Dust Resistant

There are very few phones which are dust and water resistant with IP68 certification. Even today, in the price range of 35k it is very difficult to find a smartphone with IP68 rating.

4. Good performance:

In India, Samsung Galaxy S7 is powered by Exynos 8890 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. In some markets, it is available with Snapdragon 820 SoC. Though it is not as fast as current Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835, it still gives a good overall performance.

5. Dual sim/microSD card support

Once again, there are very few flagship smartphones which support dual sim. Galaxy S7 has a hybrid sim card slot. This means that you can either use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with a microSD card.

Apart from these 5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017, there are many other features which make this smartphone stand apart from rest. Samsung Pay, Widespread service centers to name few. Never mind offer and a steep discount like we saw on Flipkart big billion day sale, makes this smartphone one of the best option.

October 3, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 Launched in India-Top 5 Features

Couple of days back, Samsung has launched much anticipated its flagship smartphones Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in India. With all new design and large display screen, there are many more features which makes it one of the strong contender for best flagship smartphone of the year 2017. Here are Samsung Galaxy S8 top 5 features according to us.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Top 5 features

1.Design of Samsung Galaxy S8

Biggest change in the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus is it is design. Samsung Galaxy smartphone signature Home button is no longer exists. Fingerprint scanner is moved to the backside of the device. Bezels around the display reduced to accommodate large screen in compact form factor. The front and back is made up glass which has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. All these makes Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus standout from the other smartphone.

2. Infinity Display Screen

Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with 5.7 inch and Galaxy S8 Plus has 6.2 inch screen. Both smartphones has resolution of Quad HD+(1440×2960) pixels. High Dynamic Range(HDR) and Snap Window features and aspect ratio of 18.5:9 looks impressive.

3.Samsung DeX

Both Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus comes with a optional accessory called Samsung DeX. It is a mobile to PC transition tool which can turn the device into Android based desktop when connected to a monitor.

4.Dual Pixel technology Camera

Samsung Galaxy S7 is considered as one of the best camera smartphone. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus with new optics, said to improve further. The front facing camera with facial recognition technology which recognise and track faces to provide focussed selfies. The new camera app provides wide variety of filters, animated stcikers and stamps.

5. Performance

US variant of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 plus comes with Snapdragon 835 SoC(2.35GHz quad-core + 1.7GHz quad-core). The smartphones launched in India are powered by Exynos 8895 SoC with an octa-core processor (2.35GHz quad-core + 1.9GHz quad-core). These 10nm processors is said to be Gigabit LTE and Gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for download speeds up to 1Gbps.

These are top 5 features of Samsung Galaxy S8 according to us. There are many more features such as Dual sim support, Samsung pay, Bixby(Virtual Assistance) etc. It comes preloaded with Google assistance as well. We will be making a detailed review on Galaxy S8 in the coming days to know the practical aspects of these features.

April 21, 2017
Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Launched in India

Samsung India today launched new colour variant of its hugely successful flagship device Galaxy S7 edge. In addition to its existing four colours, the smartphone will now be available in an elegant new Blue Coral colour. The new variants will also come loaded with 15GB free cloud storage.

The new editions boast all the flagship features of the Galaxy S7 edge that users love, including the enhanced design, brilliant low light camera, IP68 dust and water resistance, wireless charging, and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of services, products and experiences.

“The Galaxy S7 edge has witnessed a tremendous response from Indian consumers. The new colour variant is one of the trendiest must-have colours of the year and will compliment personal styles and offers a touch of sophistication. Coupled with a premium design and impeccable functionality, the new variant will surely add to the phenomenal success of the Galaxy S7 edge in India”, said Mr Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India

New Premium Colour

Consumers these days are looking for a stylish smartphone which helps them stand out of the crowd. Keeping that in mind the Blue Coral colour will take desirability and allure to the next level.

The new edition follows this year’s colour trends which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by nature, the colour shimmers as if it is illuminated from the inside of the phone’s glass surface. In particular a contrasting gold tone hue is applied to the phone’s metallic frame. The resulting two-toned combination is at once calming and sophisticated.

Cloud Storage

Samsung provides 15GB free Samsung Cloud Storage that helps back up important content including photos, videos, files etc. Data can be smoothly accessed across various devices and can be easily restored while changing devices.

The Samsung cloud storage feature will also be available for existing Galaxy S7 edge users.

Galaxy S7 edge Availability
With the launch of this colour Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in five colours – Blue Coral, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Pink Gold.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral will be available in 32 GB variant from December 15, 2016 at a price of Rs. 50,900. It will be available across Samsung authorized offline and online stores as well as Samsung’s online store – Samsung Shop.

Source: Samsung India press release.

December 8, 2016
How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is one of the popular mid range android smartphone in India. If you have purchased this smartphone and wondering how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, here are the some of the ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime.

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How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime. In this post, we will cover 2 methods of performing print screen on Galaxy J7 Prime which works out of the box without the need of installing third party apps. Let’s gets started with how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.

Using hardware buttons method to take screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime

To capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime using this method, follow the steps given below.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
- Now press and hold power and Home key simultaneously for few seconds. To be precise, you need to press Power key fraction of a second faster than volume down key.
- Screen will flickr which confirms that, screenshot is captured.
How to access taken screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime?

Taken screenshot using the this method will be saved in the Gallery folder.

Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime using Google screen search method

To perform print screen on Galaxy J7 prime using this method, follow the steps given below.
- First go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
- Now long press on the home button.
- The screenshot is taken.
- However unlike previous method, here the screenshot is not saved by default.
- You will get the option to share via email, whatsapp etc or save in the Google Drive.
There are many other ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 prime. These are the simple ways to capture screenshot on this device according to us. If you know other ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 prime, please share it in the comment section below.

Video guide on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

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November 12, 2016