How to Turn Your Android Phone Into a Wi?Fi Hotspot

Did you know that you can easily turn your Android Phone into a Wi Fi Hotspot. This is very easy!
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ON THE HOME SCREEN, SELECT "APPLICATIONS", AND THEN "SETTINGS".

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ON THE "SETTINGS" SCREEN, CLICK ON "WIRELESS AND NETWORK" AND THEN ON "MOBILE AP".

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ON THE "MOBILE AP" SCREEN, ENABLE THE CHECK-BOX NEXT TO THE THE MOBILE AP.
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For a visual representation of this steps, please check this online guided tutorial: http://www.appdemostore.com/demo?id=1447002
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How to Connect an Android to Outlook: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

Outlook is a Windows email program. You can sync your Android to Outlook with a special app.
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SEARCH FOR "ANDROID TO OUTLOOK" IN THE PLAY STORE APP. Select "Moffice- Outlook sync" from the list of apps there.

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CLICK "INSTALL," TO INSTALL THE APP, THEN "OPEN" TO OPEN IT. Make sure to install "Mobi Synapse System Tool" from the Play Store as well, since it's a companion app the MOffice tool needs.

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HIT THE MENU BUTTON ONCE TH MOFFICE APP OPENS.

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SELECT "SETTINGS" FROM THE DROP-DOWN THAT APPEARS.

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CLICK "SYNC NOW." Add your IP address from your computer in the box that comes up, then click "add" to add the account for syncing. Once synced, you can view your Inbox, tasks, calendar, and other items in the main screen.
TIPS
Make sure your on the same WiFi network as your computer to properly sync with the Outlook account from that machine.
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How to Transfer and Backup the SMS from Android Phone to Computer with Apolsoft

Apolsoft Android SMS Transfer is the only smart android SMS backup and management software. It is an application designed for cellphones running android system. It allows you to transfer and backup your SMS messages between android phone and desktop computer.
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AFTER THE SOFTWARE IS READY YOU CAN FIND APOLSOFT ANDROID SMS TRANSFER. You will see the follow screenshot

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SELECT THE “APOLSOFT ANDROID SMS TRANSFER” IN YOUR MOBILE PROGRAMS LIST TO RUN IT. You will see the follow screenshot.

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CLICK MENU, YOU CAN SEE SCREENSHOT AS BELOW:

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THEN, CLICK ON "BACKUP SMS" IN THE MAIN INTERFACE TO BACKUP YOU SMS MESSAGES IN ANDROID PHONE. You will see the follow screenshot.
Remark:If you had buy the registered code,you can finished your registration there.If you are trying to use the software you can input registered there. (Only 10 SMS are allowed by Trial)

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CLICK CANCEL, YOU WILL SEE THE FOLLOW SCREENSHOT.

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INPUT YOUR NAME OR USE THE NAME WHICH THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED CLICK OK TO BACKUP. You will see the follow screenshot.
After backup completes, all SMS can be backup to the root of the SD card(If there is no SD card then the SMS will be backup to Rom of your phone) you can use the software provided by your phone to transfer .db files to your PC.

How to Get a Windows 8 Look for an Android Device: 5 Steps

If you have an Android phone, but a Windows 8 computer, you might miss the interface on Windows 8. You can get something just like the Windows 8 on your Android phone by getting it from the app store.
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TURN ON YOUR ANDROID PHONE AND SELECT "PLAY STORE" FROM THE HOME SCREEN.

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HIT THE "SEARCH" OPTION THAT LOOKS LIKE A SPYGLASS IN THE TOP RIGHT OF THE PLAY STORE SCREEN.

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SEARCH FOR "WINDOWS 8"

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SELECT THE WINDOWS 8 OPTION FROM THE LIST THAT SHOWS UP.

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CLICK THE BLUE BUTTON WITH THE PRICE ON IT IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER TO PURCHASE THE APP. Click "install" after purchasing to put the app onto your computer. It functions just like a home screen app.
WARNINGS
You'll have to set up your credit card info on Google before you can purchase apps, but it's simple to do.

How to Make Shotgun Sounds With Android: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

Having a realistic shotgun sound on hand can be fun for parties or various games. Here is how you can download and use a fun Android app which will give out shotgun sounds.
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CLICK THE "SEARCH" BUTTON. It's in the form of a spyglass, located in the top right of the Play Store app.

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SELECT "SHOTGUN FREE" FROM THE APPS LISTED.

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CLICK THE "INSTALL" BUTTON TO INSTALL THE SHOTGUN APP. Click "open" to open the app.

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PLACE YOUR FINGER ON THE SHOTGUN. Slide down to cock the gun.

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PRESS ANYWHERE ON THE SCREEN TO FIRE THE WEAPON AND PRODUCE A SOUND AND LIGHT EFFECT ON-SCREEN. You can tell the simulated gun is ready to fire due to the shell shown in the top right of the screen.
TIPS
The app is good for using as sound effects for stories.
WARNINGS
Don't leave the screen on the app for too long as it can waste a lot of power with all that white space.
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How to Backup an Android Phone on the Google Cloud: 5 Steps

The Google "Cloud" refers to various places where Google can store your files, settings, and other data outside of your phone. You can backup onto the cloud with built-in controls.
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PRESS THE "HOME" BUTTON ON YOUR PHONE TO GET TO THE HOME SCREEN. Hit the "menu" button next and select "System Settings."

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SELECT THE "PRIVACY" OPTION RIGHT UNDER "LANGUAGE" IN THE SETTINGS SCREEN.

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MAKE SURE THE "BACK UP MY DATA" AND "AUTOMATIC RESTORE" BOXES ARE CHECKED. Click "Backup my account" to ensure extra redundancy for backing up your data on the cloud.

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SELECT AN ACCOUNT THERE FOR A BACKUP ACCOUNT, OR CLICK "ADD ACCOUNT."

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SELECT "EXISTING" FOR A DIFFERENT ACCOUNT THAT ALREADY EXISTS, OR CLICK "NEW" TO SET UP A NEW ONE. This will help ensure your data stays safe.
TIPS
Make sure you backup onto the particular Google account that you want. You'll have to switch around if you have multiple Google accounts.

How to Edit Android Screenshots: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

Once you've taken a screenshot on Android, it can be helpful to mark it up to help give directions or make comments on the image. You can do this with an app from the Play Store.
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SEARCH FOR AN APP FOR ING IN THE PLAY STORE, SUCH AS SKITCH.

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CLICK "INSTALL" TO GET SKITCH ON YOUR PHONE, THEN CLICK "OPEN" TO OPEN THE PROGRAM.

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CLICK ON THE PICTURE OF THE LANDSCAPE IN SKITCH, AND SELECT A SCREENSHOT IMAGE ON YOUR PHONE TO MODIFY.

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CLICK ON THE TOOL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE APP THAT YOU WANT TO USE ON THE IMAGE. For example, click on the "a" to add text to the image.

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TYPE IN THE MESSAGE YOU WANT, AND IT WILL APPEAR ON THE IMAGE.
TIPS
Don't clutter up the screen too much or people won't be able to see what's underneath.

How to Get an Android Hourglass (with Pictures)

Hourglasses can be mesmerizing to watch. If you want to get a realistic hourglass with believable physics you can download an app for it on Android.
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OPEN THE PLAY STORE APP AND SELECT THE SPYGLASS ICON AT THE TOP RIGHT.

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TYPE IN "HOURGLASS" AND SELECT THE HOURGLASS ICON.

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HIT THE "INSTALL" BUTTON, FOLLOWED BY THE "OPEN" BUTTON TO OPEN YOUR HOURGLASS.

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TURN YOUR PHONE UPSIDE DOWN TO REVERSE THE FLOW OF THE BEADS.
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TIPS
Tip your phone to one side to see the beads move to one direction or the other.
WARNINGS
Hourglasses aren't a perfectly accurate way of telling time, so they are more for fun, or if accuracy isn't necessary.
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How to Make Your Android Vibrate During Calls: 5 Steps

It's sometimes the case that you want to be informed of an incoming call without too much noise. In these cases, you can activate the vibrate function on your Android phone.
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HIT THE MENU BUTTON IN ANDROID AND SELECT "SYSTEM SETTINGS."

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SELECT THE OPTION THAT SAYS "SOUND" UNDER WHERE IT SAYS "DEVICE" IN THE SETTINGS SCREEN.

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CHECK THE BOX MARKED "VIBRATE AND THEN RING."

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CONFIRM THAT THE BOX HAS A BLUE CHECK MARK IN IT BEFORE NAVIGATING AWAY FROM THE PAGE.

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PRESS THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON ON YOUR PHONE UNTIL IT VIBRATES. It will then show the phone icon with the wavy lines on either side to indicate that you're in vibrate silent mode if you want this at some point.
TIPS
Experiment with different ringtones to find one that doesn't stand out as much if you still need a ringtone but don't want to disturb people.
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How to Take Videos With an Android: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

Android can take live videos as well as pictures. You can access this function directly from the home screen with an Android.
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SLIDE THE KEY OVER TO "CAMERA" ON THE HOME SCREEN.

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SELECT THE VIDEO CAMERA ICON AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE NEW CAMERA SCREEN.

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AIM AT THE TARGET YOU WANT. Press the red button to begin recording video.

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SHOOT VIDEO FOR AS LONG AS YOU WANT. The duration of the video will tick off in the upper right. Click the red button again to stop the video.

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CLICK ON THE BOX IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER. This will allow you to view your newly shot video.
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You may have to select your camera from home screen instead if you have an older version of Android
WARNINGS
Don't move the phone around too fast while shooting video or you'll make it all blurry when watching later.
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How to Take Screenshots on an Android: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

Since the introduction of the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Android operating system, any device can now take a screenshot of what is currently being displayed. Follow this guide to start taking screenshots with your own device, including older devices that may not originally have that function.
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METHOD 1 OF 2: FOR DEVICES THAT SUPPORT SCREENSHOTS

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UNDERSTAND WHICH DEVICES CAN TAKE SCREENSHOTS. Almost every device running Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) or later can take screenshots. Many earlier versions can as well, but the support varies by device.

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NAVIGATE TO THE SCREEN OR IMAGE YOU WANT TO CAPTURE. The screenshot function will capture everything that is currently being displayed on your phone, including the buttons on the bottom.

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PRESS THE SCREENSHOT BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME. Different devices use different buttons. Hold both of them until you see the Home Screen shrink into a frame. Some phones will make a camera shutter sound. A notification bar will also appear explaining that the screenshot has been taken.
Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, Note and Express use the Power and Home buttons.
HTC One uses the Power and Home buttons, or the Power and Volume Down buttons
Nexus 4 and Kindle Fire use Power and Volume Down buttons.
Most every device that supports screenshots uses one of these methods.

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OPEN THE SCREENSHOT. Open the gallery application on your phone. When you take a screenshot, an album named Screenshots will be created automatically. Any screenshot you take will be placed in this album.
In Android 4.2 and later, the screenshot will appear in your notification bar. You can tap it to open it directly in the Gallery, share it with the Share button, or you can swipe it to dismiss it.


METHOD 2 OF 2: FOR DEVICES THAT DON\'T SUPPORT SCREENSHOTS

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FIND AN APP. There are a few different apps available in the Play Store that will allow your phone to take screenshots if your device cannot. Some require payment, some are free. Be sure to research whether the app you are buying supports your device.
Using a screenshot app can actually give you more control over taking your screenshots than using the built-in screenshot function.

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ROOT YOUR DEVICE. If you have a rooted device, you can install screenshot functionality regardless of whether or not your device actually supports it. The rooting process is different for every phone, so be sure to follow any rooting instructions exactly.
You can find many rooting guides for specific devices here on wikiHow.