Most Android smartphones have a decent camera on-board with lots of extra features, but if you are really struggling with the built-in camera software, the Google Camera Port might be a great choice. Ported by an XDA member B-S-G, the camera app and its HDR+ mode help users creating amazing photos without the need of manual camera controls. Note that the ported Google camera app works only on high-end smartphones like the Galaxy S8, OnePlus 3/3T, OnePlus 5 and LG G6, Moto Z, etc....

It uses what is called Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections to encrypt information that travels between your computer and Google search engine (more information) You can use https://www.google.com to encrypt your search queries. Here is an add-on for Firefox and a technique for Google Chrome to make Google encrypted web search as default search engine. Here is how to make Google encrypted web search as default search engine for Google Chrome (via – Jkwebtalks)....

The new firmware update for Honor 4X (Che1-L04) brings the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow along with Huawei’s Emotion UI 4.0 and new features to the device. You can experience various new features like personalized app permission model, Doze mode, app standby, etc. as well as the update brings performance enhancements, bug fixes and add-ons to Honor 4X. Currently, Honor 4X (model number Che1-L04) is running on the Android 5.1.1, which you can update, to Android Marshmallow 6....

There are three ways to add or share contacts using WhatsApp’s new QR Code scanner – Scanning the QR code on the phone, using the sharing link, and scanning the QR code image. Currently, this feature is available only in the beta version of WhatsApp (v2.20.171). So, if you want to use the new WhatsApp feature, install the WhatsApp beta program from the Play Store. First, let us know how to get your WhatsApp QR code for sharing, which is the prerequisite for using the new feature....

Since OTPs (one-time passwords) expire after a few minutes, it is useless to keep them on the phone. So, the Auto delete OTPs feature will be a handy way to de-clutter your messaging inbox. If you enable this feature, it will delete current and future OTPs permanently from your phone. OTPs auto-deletion is a part of the message organization feature of the Google Messaging app. Here is how to enable this feature to auto-delete OTPs from your phone after 24hrs....

Before start, note that the below method requires ADB and fastboot setup on your computer, but it does not require a rooted phone. Though the below method is for Blu R1 HD, it should also work on Moto G4. Note: This is not a permanent method. Ads partially will return if the phone is rebooted. After rebooting, you should re-enable ads and then re-disable the ads. Setup ADB and Fastboot drivers on your computer (Read this guide for instruction) Enable USB Debugging on your phone....

In countries like India, Firefox hasn’t enabled the ‘DNS over HTTPS’ feature by default. So you need to enable it manually. Usually, it won’t affect your browsing on your personal computer, but it could be slower than traditional DNS queries. But it guarantees that your ISP cannot collect and sell information related to your search. Steps to Enable DNS over HTTPS on Firefox So, this is how to enable DNS over HTTPS on the Firefox browser....

If you don’t know the IMEI number of your lost or stolen Android phone, follow the steps below to find it. So you can pass the number to the law authority or network provider. The Find My Device feature in your Android phone stores the IMEI number on your Google account. So you can recover it from your computer or another smartphone. Steps to Locate IMEI Number of a Stolen Android Phone Steps to Find IMEI Number of an Existing Android Phone There are a couple of ways to find the IMEI numbers of your existing Android phone....

Solution for Firefox 5 Crashes 1.Run Firefox with Add-on disabled: For that, run Firefox, click Help and select ‘Restart with add-on disabled’. Your Firefox should start with all add-on disabled. Now check Firefox for crashes. If there is no problem, go to the add-on manager (Add-ons – Extensions), disable add-ons one-by-on, and check which add-on is causing problem and disable it permanently. [In my case, it is AVG Safe Search that causes Firefox 5 to crash] Of course, there are several other reasons for crashing a browser like old display adaptor, bugs in browser, etc....

There is no single reason to have the ghost touch problem on an Android phone. Most likely, it would be a hardware related issue, which you can only fix from a service center. However, corrupted software, custom ROM, system cache, etc. can also cause it in the rare case. Below is some possible solution to fix the ghost touch on your phone. If the ghost touch problem of your device isn’t related to the display, touch plate, or screen protector, then try the below methods, which may fix it....

This article explains how to fix the vertical pink line issue on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Samsung has already guaranteed that the company will repair the problem causing Galaxy S7 Edge under warranty, if the problem was not due to physical damage. However, users can try the below method to temporarily fix the vertical pink line issue on their device. It is said that the vertical pink line issue often happens after falling the phone down....

In this guide we will let you know how to install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto Z Play (code named Addison). You can experience all the goodies of Oreo like PIP, Auto-fill, faster startup, Moto experience, enhanced security and more. However, before start, keep in mind that this is a test build of the upcoming stable release of the OS and may include unknown bugs. Inexperienced users should NOT try it on their device....

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is a mid-ranger launched with stock Android 8.1 Oreo onboard. It was recently received January 2019 security update along with a new ‘AI Camera Scene detect’ camera feature. Check out our previous post to know the full update log of the release (build number 15.2016.1901.186), and installation instruction. Android 9 Pie beta for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is available via Beta Power User Program and for Indian users....

Unfortunately, “DNS over TLS” or “Private DNS” mode is not available on older versions of Android. However, there is a way to get Android P’s “Private DNS” mode on Android Oreo, Nougat and even on Marshmallow. If your phone is running on any of these Android versions, you can try Android P’s Private DNS mode with “Intra” app. Developed by Jigsaw Operations LLC (a sister company of Google) Intra allows you to test new DNS-over-TLS services on your phone....

If you have not received the OTA for this update yet, then check it manually by heading to Settings > About Phone > Software Update. If the OTA update did not get on your device for some reason, or you cannot wait for the OTA, then you can download and install the update manually via Odin tool. Samsung has not yet announced any roadmap for the latest Android 9.0 Pie update for any of their device, while many other manufactures like HTC, Motorola, Sony, etc....

Depending on the browser you are using, you can very easily stop this information appearing in your printouts. Internet Explorer: Go to Print – Page Setup. Click each of the dropdown menu under ‘Headers’ and ‘Footers’ and choose ‘Empty’. Then click OK to save the settings. Firefox: Got Print – Page Setup and choose ‘Margins & Header/Footer’ tab. Click each of the dropdown menu under Headers&Footers option and choose ‘Empty’....

Another advantage of locking your Netflix account is that you can stop your kids using your profile to watch programs for mature audiences. It makes the service more child-friendly. You can also review your child’s profile settings and monitor what they have been watching. Here’s how to protect your Netflix profile. How to protect your Netflix profile with four-digit PIN? Other options in the Profile & Parental Controls are Viewing Restrictions and Viewing Activity....

Remove duplicate contacts from Android Address Book First Option: If you are using your Google account on your Android phone, you can easily remove duplicate contacts from your address book. Simply head over to contacts.google.com and sign in with your Gmail account (account that you connects with your Android phone). Click “More”, and then click “Find & merge duplicates”. If there are any, they will link together. Alternatively, you can individually select contact with more than one entry and delete it....

To install an app, from the Metro Start screen, select the Windows Store app or tile and click or tap it. Find the app you like by browsing the apps in the store or searching an app from the Charms Bar. Click or tap on the app to install it. To uninstall an app, locate it from the Metro UI. Right click the mouse button or touch and swipe your finger gently....

If you wish to experience the new interfaces changes and other elements of Windows 11, Blue Edge brings an online simulator for you to try right from your browser. This online simulator will give you an idea of how the new Windows 11 looks like. Of course, many options won’t work in an online simulator, but you can experience new Start menu features, snap layout, widgets, etc. How to Try Windows 11 without Installing?...