Android 5.0 Lollipop tips: 5 tricks everyone should know

If you're lucky enough to have Android 5.0 Lollipop on your device right now, you're amongst the lucky few with Nexus, Motorola or LG devices. But the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is coming for everyone, so why not get up to speed on the best Android 5.0 Lollipop tips to give you a head start on what you need to know to get the most out of Lollipop and avoid some of the biggest Android 5.0 Lollipop fails...

We've got all the Android 5.0 Lollipop tips you'll ever need. © ANDROIDPIT

• Enable silent mode

This is easily one of the biggest frustrations with Android 5.0 Lollipop: the official death of silent mode. We've shared a couple of tricks to enable silent mode on Android 5.0 Lollipop but one of our awesome Mods and all-round geniuses, Mattia from AndroidPIT.it has come up with a cool silent mode widget that'll flip your device to silent and back again – the app is getting the final touches on it right now, but we'll share it with you as soon as it's uploaded to the Play Store. In the meantime, check out the article linked above for all the current options.

The absence of silent mode on Android 5.0 Lollipop is a real pain in the ear. © Motorola

• Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 security

Lock screen security

Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with a variety of lock screen security options. From the classic pattern, PIN or password, to the more funky Lollipop options like Trusted Faces, trusted Devices or Trusted Places. Whatever lock screen method (or trusted bypass option) you choose, this should really be one of the very first thing's you do with any phone, any time. With the new Trusted options, having a complex pattern lock doesn't even have to be a pain as long as you're hanging out near home/work, have your smartwatch or Bluetooth headphones on or have your beautiful mug in view of your phone (which should always be attached to your body).

Smart Lock also gives you a Trusted Face option. And it works! Shame about the mug though. © ANDROIDPIT

• Android 5.0 Lollipop problems and solutions

Chrome tabs

This isn't a huge problem, and maybe you like having your Chrome tabs dispersed throughout your recent apps stack, but for me it's as irritating a default setting as its possible to have. Fortunately, all you need to do to get your Chrome tabs back to their rightful place (you know, in Chrome) is to go to you Chrome settings and disable ''merge tabs and apps.'' Your Chrome tabs will now be accessible via the traditional button on the URL bar in the Chrome browser.

On the left we see various Chrome tabs mixed between other apps. Why couldn't we just have tabs like in the old version? (Right) / © ANDROIDPIT

• Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 Lollipop

Priority interruptions

Priority interruptions are a key component of the Android 5.0 Lollipop feature set. Knowing that there are times and places when you don't want to be interrupted by anything except the most urgent notifications is a great addition to stock Android's functionality. It may take you a little while to set up exactly how you like it, but once you've got your priorities in order you can enjoy peace and quiet unless your mom's dog runs away or your girlfriend is texting you.

Decide what your priorities are and when you want to be interrupted by them. © ANDROIDPIT

• The absolute best Android 5.0 features

Dead Email app

For some odd reason, Google decided to keep the now useless Email app. When you launch it for the first time, you'll get a splash screen that tells you Gmail is now handling Email services and you can check the box fto launch Gmail instead. But why do that and have a hollow app sitting in your app drawer? Go to Settings > Apps > All tab and find Email and disable that useless waste of space. Your emails will still be handled by Gmail but you won't have the dead app icon cluttering up your precious app drawer. 

Great! An app that does nothing. So get rid of Email on Lollipop. © ANDROIDPIT

• Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 battery life

Battery Saver mode

Ok, I lied. I had to add a bonus sixth tip cos it's super important. As soon as you have Android 5.0 Lollipop on your phone, go to Settings > Battery and hit the action overflow button at the top right. Hit ''Battery Saver'' and enable that bad boy. Pick your default battery life point (5% or 15%) and come to terms with the odd orange status and navigation bars you're going to have to learn to live with in order to take advantage of the awesome battery saving potential of Battery Saver.

What other tips have you got for Android 5.0? When do you think you'll get the update?

How to cool down a hot phone with Coolify

Whether you’re pushing your Android device to the limit by playing some of the latest games or just using it for extended periods of time, you’ve probably noticed that it gets a little hot.  Well, if you’re not trying to use your smartphone or tablet as a replacement heater during the winter, you might be interested in giving out Coolify a test and help curb your overheating issues.

Overheating will not longer be a problem with Coolify! / © Google / Coolify

Get the Android L and Material Design look with these cool apps!!!!

We have already taken a look at five cool features of the upcoming Android L release that you can get right now, but we've also come across a couple of others that do a lot of the transformation work for you. So if you want the Android L look on your device, say hello to the Moonshine Icon Pack, and the IdeaL Theme Light.

The Moonshine Icon Pack even has a Material Design-themed installer. / © AndroidPIT/Nexbit Design

Sony Xperia Z4 release date, news, specs and rumors

Everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia Z4

The Sony Xperia Z4 release date has already become a hot topic on the tech scene despite the Xperia Z3 having only been on retailers’ shelves for a couple of weeks.

Given the company's ridiculous habit of launching updated flagship phones every six months, the Z4 release date could be closer than you might expect. Keeping time with these launch expectations, the Xperia Z4 rumours are already flowing.

Having overlooked the move to a QHD display with the Z3, it now appears Sony will echo the likes of the LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in adopting the 2K technology. Looking set to pair this resolution improvement with a size bump, recent leaks have claimed the Z4 will mimic the iPhone 6 Plus by jumping to a 5.5-inch panel.

With a 64-bit processor and Google’s latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS also tipped for inclusion, the Xperia Z4 is shaping up to be a true powerhouse of the smartphone space.

It needs to be, too. Sony recently announced loses of £1 billion on its smartphone efforts, a figure which has cost former Sony Mobile CEO Kunimasa Suzuki his job.

We will continue to update this page with all the latest Sony Xperia Z4 release date details, news, leaks and rumours as details emerge. Bookmark it now to keep on top of all things Xperia Z4.

How to transfer contacts from BlackBerry to iPhone

In this tutorial we show you how to transfer contacts from a BlackBerry to an iPhone in a few scenarios; from a new BlackBerry 10 device to a new iPhone 6, for instance, or from an older BlackBerry phone that you may have been given by your work. Either way it is a fairly straightforward scenario, although the process is more involved than you might think. This all works for iOS 8 and earlier versions of iOS too.

Many of us use an iPhone or Android as our personal phone, but many are saddled with a BlackBerry by our employers. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but it would be nice to be able to rely only on your iPhone. For that you need to set up your work email on your iPhone, which may or may not be possible, depending on your employer's BYOD ('bring your own device') strategy. But you definitely can transfer your business contacts from your BlackBerry to your personal iPhone - here we show you how. 

Transfer contacts, photos, music and apps from Android to iPhone: How to move from Android to iPhone without losing everything

We explain how to transfer contacts from Android phone to iPhone. How to transfer apps from Android to iPhone. How to transfer photos from Android to iPhone. And, yes, how to transfer music from Android to iPhone. Basically, how to move from Android to iPhone, okay?

 

If you're an Android user thinking about switching to iPhone, you may be concerned about the transfer process. The good news is that transferring contacts from Android phone to iPhone really couldn't be more simple. Turns out Google is good at this stuff. And files are much the same. The basic principle is to back up to either the cloud or a desktop machine, and then sync to iPhone. So let's get into it.

Phones, "Microsoft" and "Google" disrupted when stolen

Manufacturers of smart phones is seeking to Deter theft 

After a similar project of "Apple", is seeking two sets of "Google" and "Microsoft" to Provide the Workforce Bnzamehma mobile operators and operational Possibility to disable the Ability to use in the event of lost or stolen 

This function is Known as the "Kill Switch" and to be operated by the owner of the phone, Allowing the Possibility to disable the connection from the phone remotely in case of theft or loss. 

What Is Firmware And ROM flashing in Android

You might have heard about some or all of the following:
Custom ROMs, Stock ROMs, AOSP, CyanogenMod/ CM, Paranoid Android/ PA, SlimROM, MIUI, HTC Sense, TouchWiz, Rooting etc. You might wonder what are these terms or maybe you are little familier with them. This article is only for the android fans and who wants the most out of their smartphone. Here is the description about all.
We will cover these information in following sections:

1. Operating System
2. ROM
3. Firmware
4. Flashing

We are going to start from the very basics for those of us who are entirely new to the smartphone world and do not have any idea on how things go in it. What Is Firmware And ROM? You can skip the sections if you already know.

What Is Firmware And ROM flashing in Android

1. Operating System

The base is the operating system. As we know that, computers require certain system software called an operating system to operate. Most common examples of desktop, laptop & server operating systems are Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, while popular mobile operating systems are Android, Windows 8, Apple iOS, Symbian OS, BlackBerry OS etc. Most modern consumer electronics such as digital TVs, microwave ovens, set-top boxes etc. also need operating systems to function but usually, that only involves loading the operating system and running it in a predefined manner. That brings us to ROM.

2. What is ROM?

It stands for Read-Only Memory. It refers to the internal storage of a device, which is supposed to contain the operating system instructions that needn’t be modified at all during the device’s normal operation. For this reason, such instructions are stored in read-only memory, much like on a non-rewriteable CD or DVD. This makes sure that no changes are made to them that could possibly make the device malfunction

3. What is Firmware

Firmware are the read-only operating systems that we just discussed above. The users of the device doesn’t have the modification access of firmware. However modification of firmware is still possible. Many devices require specialized hardware to be used for the firmware. While other devices have the storage set as read-only through software protection only. It can be removed or overridden without the need for any specialized hardware, often just by using software written for the purpose. Rooting do the same thing. It need not always requiring connection to a computer. Firmware and Operating Syatem refer to the same thing and these words can be interchanged in these devices.

4. What is Flashing

The ROM memory used in smartphones and tablets etc. is often same as flash memory found in SD cards and USB flash drives, simply optimized for better speed and performance while running the operating system. As explained above, it is read-only under normal usage and requires a special procedure for any modifications to be made to its contents. The procedure of modifying or replacing the contents of such flash memory is known as flashing. Thus, in layman’s terms, flashing is essentially the same as installing or modifying the firmware of a device that is stored on its protected flash memory.

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Compare: Galaxy Note 4 vs LG G3 vs iPhone 6 Plus

Galaxy Note 4 vs LG G3 vs iPhone 6 Plus

AS we know that the smartphone companies has released there flagship smartphones in the market. You are keen to know how they perform and what is new in them and how they perform neck by neck. Let us compare galaxy note 4 vs lg g3 vs iphone 6 plus side by side in depth comparison.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs LG G3

Get Android 5.0 Lollipop on the LG G3 now

The LG G3 is another device in line for the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, but the question in everyone’s minds is when? Thankfully, an LG representative recently put our minds at ease when he disclosed that the official Lollipop update will be coming to LG’s flagship by the end of 2014.Update: It's now possible for you to get hands on the Android Lollipop update for an non-rooted LG G3 thanks to htcmania.com. Go to the new "how to get Lollipop on the LG G3" header for the tutorial. 

Android 5.0 Lollipop is set for December for most LG G3 modelsANDROIDPIT

Android 5.0 Lollipop now available on the Galaxy S3!

Everybody wants to know when their device is going to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, and one device in particular is being mentioned above all others. We are receiving constant emails, questions and comments on whether the Galaxy S3 is going to receive the latest version of Google's OS. With Android 4.4.4. KitKat being possible on the Galaxy S3, Android 5.0 Lollipop may not be out of the question. Update: Well it seems it wasn't out of the question, and now there is a version of Lollipop available for the popular Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300). Read on for all the details and our tutorial.

Is Android 5.0 Lollipop officially coming to the Galaxy S3?

The best antivirus apps for Android

Considering the frequency with which malware scams in the Google Play Store are being reported, we thought it was about time to drop a list of the best antivirus apps for Android. Whether you are looking to protect your phone from theft, or a trojan, these are our top picks for all your Android security needs. 

What are the best Antivirus apps for Android? ©  ANDROIDPIT

AVL 

AVL antivirus won an AV-TEST best protection award in 2013 for its security performance on the Android operating system. While it doesn't include some of the more advanced anti-theft features that can be found in similar apps, for your basic protection needs, it is not only one of the most secure, but also one of the least likely to impact your battery or damage performance. AVL comes highly recommended. 

AVL antivirus may not have all the bells anbd whistles but it's a lean, clean virus fighting machine.© AVL Team

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CM Security

Another award-winning security option, CM (or Clean Master) security provides some of the best malware protection possible on Android. It helps that Cheetah Mobile is a research company in its own right, producing credible reports on the state of the Android platform with regard to all things "scam", but its dedicated app is fast and comprehensive too. 

• Best Android browsers: 5 of the most secure and private to surf the net

CleanMaster Security knows its business because they research malware for a living. © Cheetah Mobile

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Mobile Security & Antivirus

Bitdefender's Mobile Security and Antivirus app comes with a wealth of security options beyond the traditional "virus scan" feature, and also integrates with current Android Wear smartwatches pretty nicely. It's not exactly cheap, as far as Android apps are concerned; after the initial 14-day trial period runs out you'll have to shell out 14.95 USD per year for the service. However, if you want a "future proof" Android security app, and a peaceful night's sleep, Mobile Security and Antivirus could be your best option.

Bitdefender may cost a few bucks, but it'll even protect your smartwatch. © Bitdefender

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AVG Antivirus Security

AVG Antivirus is a free application that protects your smartphone in real time from viruses, malicious applications and other spyware. You can review your applications but also your files, settings and more. There's even an option to close apps that are significantly slowing your smartphone down or abusing your battery. Also, if you lose your device, you can block or delete your information and locate your device via Google Maps.

AVG is a well known name in antivirus, and you can wipe your device remotely if necessary. © AVG

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Norton Security Antivirus

Norton Security Antivirus is a completely free application that removes malware and viruses before they can reach your device, thanks to a meticulous scanning your system and installed applications. You can also scan your SD card to ensure that your data stored there is not compromised. Finally, the application provides the ability to lock your device remotely via SMS in case of loss or theft.

• Is antivirus software necessary for Android?

Norton Mobile Security is a one-stop shop for, you guessed it: mobile security. © Norton Mobile by Symantec

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avast! Mobile Security

With avast!, it is also possible to perform automatic scans of your installed apps, the contents of your memory card as well as apps that you are about to install. avast! also has SMS/call filtering and blocking and in the case of theft, there's also remote lock and wipe options, GPS tracking, siren alert and even a notification if someone attempts to switch out SIM cards. Other features present include a firewall, web shield and network meter.

avast! is literally jam packed with security features and options. © avast! Software

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Lookout Security and Antivirus

In the free version of Lookout, you will find protection against malicious apps, spyware and Trojans. Before installation of new apps, Lookout can perform a rapid analysis to ensure that the app does not contaminate your phone and also that it won't infect your laptop or PC when you connect via Bluetooth or USB. Lookout can also scan your SD card and protects your device in case of theft. But what makes Lookout stand out from the bunch is the ability to backup and restore your smartphone data.

Lookout lets you backup and restore your precious smartphone data as well as protect it. © Lookout Mobile Security

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Avira Antivirus Security

Avira manages all the basics like the others, with protection from malicious apps, malware, viruses and Trojans. You can also track a lost smartphone, remotely lock or wipe it and provide someone who innocently finds your device with a one-button ''report found'' option. Avira scans your apps when you first launch the app, then every time you install a new one or update an existing app but you can start a manual scan anytime you like. Virus definitions are updated regularly over the air. You can also block bothersome numbers from calling or texting you.

Avira even lets you blacklist bothersome phone numbers! © Avira

Avira Antivirus SecurityINSTALL

Special mentions should also go out to Dr Web, who recently discovered the self-replicating malware affecting over 300,000 smartphones and Panda Security who uncovered the premium SMS service scam that piggybacked on WhatsApp.

Free Antivirus and SecurityINSTALL

Dr.Web v.9 Anti-virus LightINSTALL

Have you ever suffered from a virus, Trojan or malware on your Android? What is your favorite antivirus app and why?

100 best free Android games 2014

The games your Android device deserves

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As Android phones and tablets have increased in popularity, the number of apps available for the platform has rocketed.

And that means more free Android games. There's a lot of junk out there but, fortunately, there are gems among the junk.

We've worked our way through a whole load of Android games to reveal the ones you should download to your phone.

So without delay, here is our pick of the 90 best free Android games available.

Sony Xperia Z3 review Has Sony added enough to warrant a Z2 sequel already?

The Sony Xperia Z3 isn't a phone that you'd have thought would make a lot of sense. After all, the Xperia Z2 was a nifty little handset and yet it's now been replaced barely six months later.
The new phone, from the outside at least, doesn't seem to add much more into the mix, merely improving things a little more and tweaking elements that were already pretty good. So has Sony really done enough?
The Xperia Z3, which lands alongside a new tablet and mini phone to complete the family (the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and the Xperia Z3 Compact), is a really good phone that does it all, on paper at least.
Sony told me that the reason these flagships are coming thick and fast is simply because it wants to start making waves in the high-end smartphone market, and the way to do that is always offer the best innovation.

Disclosure of the date of the first "Microsoft Lumia" phones provide

Shortly after the announcement by Microsoft for finally abandoning its mark in Nokia smart phones from the model (for Lumia) seems to be the American company plans in the next few days for the detection of the first brand new phones (Microsoft Lumia).

6 apps for smartphones puzzled and madness inevitably

In fact, there are very few basic applications that we use on a regular basis in our phones, and there are hundreds of wonderful applications that can make your life easier or more productive, and possibly thousands of applications are just perfect for wasting your precious time ... and then there are those applications that will make you go crazy and get puzzled .dona inevitably learn about some brands.

5 of the best adventure and fantasy games for Android system

The adventure and imagination among the best varieties or species that gain admiration of millions of freaks games in different parts of the world games, and that due to its exciting and fun while playing, not to mention the thrill, which is characterized by this type of gaming space fantasy that takes you to the worlds of supernatural senses the thrill of entertainment and adventure, and the interaction with such a game to be very high and the percentage of your use of mental abilities that are consistent with your reactions during play to overcome the Obstacles and Stages of the game. 
 We have Referred in a previous blog entries to a group of varieties of games and the most famous on the Android platform and The iOS can be found the bottom of the post.   # Assassin's Creed Pirates   is the most famous and popular on different types of hardware and Consulat different games game, game command ship for the Caribbean Sea, and perform a variety of discoveries to search for Alknosalmkhboh throughout the journey, of course, the game of hand image quality and the graphics do not talk about, Regarding the specifications playing field needs to store 1 GB space at Least Ram and above per GB also, and the Issuance of Android 4 and above.   #    The Walking Dead: Season 1 & 2   game very famous film series, Among the best adventure games and excitement and touched off Action on Android phones, you can skip the group stages for the first season and the second for the game-film and the elimination of 'zombie' and save the world, but the game is not completely free of charge where you can not play the other the rest of the internal parts only thru Internal payment or purchase the game.   And personally prefer the first part of the game for a second. You can discover the differences for yourselves, Regarding the suit game with your phone you need to nucleus phone frequency more than 1 GHz and Ram more than 1 GB while the storage space they are consistent and the quality of your device, you must also be version Provides 0.3 Android 2.3 and above.   #   The Silent Age

These are the phones and tablets that can update to version Android Lollipop 5.0

Google is seeking to put an end to the great dispersion of the Android system, but even the new updates still lacks adequate support for a huge range of devices, at least for the new version it is possible to reach the largest number of phones and tablets in the months after its release.  Of course, everyone is asking Whether his phone from the phone Within That can update to version 5.0 Android Lollipop, so I Suggested That I collect a list of all manufacturers have phones That confirmed. hwy Commitment to the provision a of version 5.0 of its Android system.

Google:

Nexus 4: the end of November 2014 

Nexus 5: end of November 2014 

Nexus 7: early November 2014 

Nexus 7 HD: early November 2014 

Nexus 10: early November 2014

HTC:

Butterfly 2: January / March 2015

Butterfly S: March / April 2015

Desire 816: March / April 2015

Desire 820: March / April 2015

Desire EYE: January / March 2015

One (E8): January / March 2015

One (E8) Dual SIM: January / March 2015

One (M7): January / February 2015

One (M7) Dual SIM: January / March 2015

One (M8): January / February 2015

One (M8) Dual SIM: January / March 2015

Max One: May 2015

One Mini: May 2015

2 One Mini: March / April 2015

Motorola:

Maxx Droid: January 2015

Droid Mini: January 2015

Ultra Droid: January 2015

Moto E: end of 2014

Moto G: late 2014

Moto G LTE 4G: the end of 2014

Moto G (2014): late 2014

Moto X: late 2014

Moto X (2014): late 2014

OnePlus:

OnePlus One: February / March 2015

Samsung:

Alpha Galaxy: early 2015

Galaxy K zoom: first half 2015

Galaxy Note 3: early 2015

Galaxy Note 4: the end of 2014

Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014): first half 2015

Galaxy NotePro: first half 2015

Galaxy TabPRO (12.2): first half 2015

Galaxy TabPRO (10.1): first half 2015

Galaxy TabPRO (8.4): first half 2015

Galaxy S5: late 2014

Galaxy mini S5: first half 2015

Active Galaxy Tab: first half 2015

Galaxy TAB4 (7.0): first half 2015

Galaxy TAB4 (8.0): first half 2015

Galaxy TAB4 (10.1): first half 2015

Galaxy S Tab (10.5): first half 2015

Galaxy Tab S (8.4): first half 2015

Nvidia  :

Shield Tablet: January 2015

sony:

Xperia Z: first half 2015

Xperia ZL: first half 2015

Xperia ZR: first half 2015

Xperia Z Ultra: first quarter 2015

Xperia Play Google Ultra Edition Z: late 2014

Xperia Z1: first quarter 2015

Xperia Z1S: first quarter 2015

Xperia Z1 Compact: first quarter 2015

Xperia Z2: January / February 2015

Z2 Xperia Tablet: January / February 2015

Xperia Z3: January / February 2015

Xperia Z3 Compact: January / February 2015

Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact: January / February 2015