Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Android Secret Codes




Android Secret Codes (SGH-T999)
Universal
*#06# -- IMEI
*#0*# -- SensorDiagnotics [1]
*#03# -- NAND Flash S/N
*#80# -- Touchscreen noise test (warning do not press power button)
*#251# -- Wakelock ON
*#250# -- Wakelock OFF
*#350# -- Reboot
*#526# -- WLAN Engineering Mode
*#528# -- WLAN Engineering Mode
*#745# -- RIL Dump Menu
*#746# -- Debug Dump Menu
*#0011# -- ServiceMode [1]
*#0228# -- Battery status
*#0283# -- Audio packet loopback test
*#0289# -- Audio/speaker test (Melody Test Mode)
*#0514# -- SysDump (System Dumps, logs, etc)
*#0588# -- Proximity Sensor test
*#0589# -- Light Sensor Test Mode
*#0673# -- Audio/speaker test (same as 0289)
*#0782# -- Real Time Clock Test
*#0842# -- Vibration Test
*#1575# -- GPS Control Menu
*#2263# -- RF Band Selection
*#2663# -- Touchscreen FW and version
*#2664# -- HW touchscreen test
*#3264# -- RAM CHECK (Version number)
*#4327# -- HDCP INFO (True/ false)
*#7769# -- PROXIMITY SENSOR TEST
*#7284# -- Phone Utility (USB Settings)
*#7353# -- Self Test (Menu of 12 tests to use)
*#7594# -- Factory mode Enable shutdown on long press
*#8888# -- Service Mode (Read FTA hw version)
*#9900# -- System Dump Mode
*#9999# -- SW Versions (AP, CP, CSC, FTA SW)
*#22235# -- ACCELEROMETER SENSOR INFO
*#86824# -- TOUCH KEY SENSITIVITY
*#5238973# -- LCD TYPE
*#232331# -- BT test
*#232332# -- ???
*#232337# -- BT address
*#232338# -- WLAN MAC address & PS mode
*#232339# -- WLAN Engineering Mode test (TX & RX modes) (same 526)
*#272886# -- Auto Answer Selection
*#3214789# -- GCF Mode Status
*#8736364# -- OTA Update Menu
*#7412365# -- Camera Firmware Standard (Front/Rear Cam FW)
*#7465625# -- Personalization (Lock Status settings)
*#22558463# -- Reset Total Call Time
*#12580*369# -- Main Version (AP, CP, CSC, RF cal, HW Rev) (similar to 9999)
*#197328640# Service Mode
*#3282*727336*# -- System and Storage Information (Data Usage Status)
*#273283*255*3282*# -- Adjust/Fill Message, Contact, Call Log, etc Limits
*#273283*255*663282*# -- Data Create SD Card
*#7328735824# -- LOT ID

Monday, October 7, 2013

Ways to Make Electrical Wirings Less Messy and More Classy

Wires lying around the house are a very common sight. As much they are difficult to hide they are equally inevitable to do without. Are you looking for some wire-handling solutions? Here are some that might just come handy.


How about this slimmed down plug which was a show stealer at one of the college art fests. Designer Min-Kyu Choi’s plug is just 10mm wide when folded and it can swivel out 90 degrees making itself compatible to be plugged into a normal 3 pin socket.


Use birds and leaves to camouflage the wires that cant be hidden behind furniture. The utility factor remains questionable but it does increase the aesthetic value of the room. You can get it here.



This work of art comes from a designer who believes in keeping wires – visible; a curvy multi power socket product called wirepod that, if looked from a distance, appears to be part of the floor design.


This one is far from being anything electrical. But appearances are deceiving and when they are as friendly faced they are surely welcoming. Hail electro man! (You can buy it here.)



There are too many people complaining about cables and there are a few delectable solutions provided. Like this Power block that shields all the wire mess.
Why hide your cable wires? Show them off with the mount peg boards.

You just can’t have enough of wire-hiding ideas! Here’s one more. Called the picket fence, this one is a great DIY concept.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Smaller 7.9-inch Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Rumored for June




The smaller Surface tablet rumors are back. According to Digitimes, Microsoft is working on another Surface tablet, this time in a 7.9-inch screen for between $249 to $299. The smaller tablet, slated to launch in June at the Microsoft Build conference, will supposedly run Windows RT. Samsung will provide the display panels while Nvidia will add a Tegra CPU.

There’s also the possibility of another 10.6-inch Surface coming down the pike, however that won’t come until the third quarter at thee earliest. The Build event will also see the launch of Windows Blue, a Windows 8 update that promises several improvements, including the ability to boot straight to the desktop.
So far, the Surface and Surface Pro haven’t set the tablet market on fire. According to IDC, Microsoft shipped 900,000 units during the first quarter, well behind both Apple’s 19.5 million and Samsung’s 8.8 million. However, a smaller, more affordable Surface could have potential.  

Intel’s CEO predicted that Windows 8 touch devices would sink to $200 last month. Such a device could run Intel’s upcoming quad-core Atom chip (codenamed Bay Trail). However, Microsoft opted for an ARM-powered Nvidia Tegra 3 processor inside the original Surface.
Via Unwired View 
There is nothing worse than having 10 different chat windows from all your different chat accounts open -- what is this, 1999? IM supports multiple IM services like Facebook, Google, AOL, icq, Skype, Yahoo, and Windows Messenger and it lays out your chats in an organized way. You can view new IMs in live tiles in metro view. If chat is your main way of communication during the work day, this free app is a must for productivity and reducing clutter.

Is BlackBerry’s Comeback for Real?


http://blog.laptopmag.com


This time last year, the death knell was sounding loudly for Research in Motion. Its market share was in steep decline, its product lineup was stale, and all it had to show for its future was a prototype and the promise of an often-delayed new operating system. Just 12 months later, the company has changed its name to BlackBerry, debuted a new OS in BlackBerry 10 and launched two new smartphones, the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. A third device, the BlackBerry Q5, is set to hit emerging markets later this year.
During his keynote speech at BlackBerry Live in Orlando, CEO Thorsten Heins said the company was well on its way to its most successful year yet. While he didn’t say that BlackBerry is back in the driver seat for the mobile market, Heins believes his company is well on its way. BlackBerry has also said its latest smartphones have resulted in the most successful launches in company history. But is that really the case?



MORE: BlackBerry CEO Talks BB10, Future of Mobile Computing
A report out of Goldman Sachs released in March said that BlackBerry Z10 sales in the U.S. had been disappointing. Citigroup, at the same time, indicated that less than 5 percent of stores that were stocking Z10’s had sold out of the handsets, despite the fact that most stores only had 12 to 24 units on hand.
What’s more, Detwiler Fenton & Co. issued a report in April stating that retailers were seeing more returns of BlackBerry Z10 devices than sales. However, BlackBerry responded sharply to the report, stating that it was false and that sales of BlackBerry 10 devices in both the U.S. and international markets were in line with expectations.
More recently, the analyst group IDC, reported a steep drop in BlackBerry’s market share from 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 to 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2013. That’s a decrease from 9.7 million units shipped to 6.3 million units shipped. IDC, however, pointed out that many of those units were older BlackBerry 7 devices.
MORE: BlackBerry Z10 (AT&T) Review
Still, not all analysts are down on BlackBerry. According to a report from Barron’s earlier this month, Macquarie Capital’s Kevin Smithen indicated his belief that the BlackBerry Q10 would be a bigger success than the Z10. According to BGR, RBC Capital Markets’ Mark Sue offered a more guarded stance on BlackBerry, stating that the company had essentially bought itself some time to “rebuild its business and develop new enterprise and consumer services to offset the shift away from its mandatory services model.”
And despite reporting a drop in BlackBerry device shipments and market share, IDC noted that  The group also stated that the company moved more than 1 million BlackBerry 10 units in the same quarter. That, as IDC pointed out, is a significant milestone for BlackBerry.




But if you follow Heins’ line of thought, the future of BlackBerry isn’t beholden to smartphones and tablets. Since he began talking about BlackBerry 10 at last year’s BlackBerry World conference, Heins has repeatedly stated that he sees a future where the operating system is more than a means to power a smartphone or tablet, and instead will serve as a, “mobile computing platform.”  During his keynote Heins displayed exactly what he meant by that when he rolled out a Bentley running a version of BB10. The integration is made possible using BlackBerry’s QNX software, which is already used by 60 percent of automakers.
It’s not just autos that BlackBerry 10 could find its way into, though. Heins said the company is also looking to target the medical industry. It’s this kind of forward thinking that IDC analyst William Stofega said he is looking forward to. 
“I’m glad to see finally that we are starting to see the word ‘platform,’ and that they are going to market with their advantages with BB10 and cars,” Stofega said. “It seems like a lot of the things that were said and promised are starting to come to fruition. The transition is still going on, but I get the sense that they are stable and able to deliver.”

Still, for now, BlackBerry has to lean on its smartphone sales to make its keep. And while that will be a challenge for the company, Stofega said he believes the company is cognizant of the difficulties ahead and is willing to meet them head on. BlackBerry also has the benefit of its strong brand recognition in emerging markets such as South America and Asia.
In addition to the low-cost BlackBerry Q5, the company also announced that its BlackBerry Messenger app will be made available for Android and iOS. The reason BlackBerry is still incredibly popular in markets like South America and Asia is because of how inexpensive BBM is compared to texting. However, it’s possibe that by making the service available for Android and iOS, BlackBerry is giving users less of an incentive to buy BlackBerry devices.
Another possible setback for BlackBerry is that despite the fact that BlackBerry and its U.S. carrier partners announced that the Q10 will be available later this summer, they haven’t said exactly when or for how much. That means BlackBerry’s fortunes in the U.S. will continue to rely on the Z10 for now.
If BlackBerry’s stock price is any indication of what the market thinks of the company’s announcements, the future is still rather cloudy. Following the company’s reveal of BlackBerry 10 and its Z10 and Q10 smartphones, its stock price rose from a low of $11.40 to a high of $16.59 at the start of May. Two days after Hein’s keynote at BlackBerry Live , however, the company’s stock price dropped off, closing at $14.69 on May 16.
We’ll learn much more about BlackBerry’s status when the company announces its quarterly earnings later this month. For now, though, the speculation about the strength of the company’s comeback will continue.



Introducing: Nokia Lumia 928 – bringing PureView to Verizon

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You’ve waited…you’ve been asking for it…here it is! We’re happy to introduce the Nokia Lumia 928, the newest expression of the world’s most innovative smartphone exclusively for Verizon Wireless.

The Nokia Lumia 928 is the latest installment of the Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 line-up and comes equipped with everything you need to capture summer memories as they unfold.

Imaging is king

The Nokia Lumia 928 features Nokia’s powerful PureView imaging technology, including Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which makes it easy to capture blur-free pictures and videos every time, even in low-light. Along with OIS, the Nokia Lumia 928 features a Carl Zeiss lens – and photo buffs will love that a xenon flash is on board.With a camera like this on the Nokia Lumia 928, you can leave your digital SLR at home this summer as you head out and about.

Make a lot of noise

To go along with the stunning imaging capabilities of the Nokia Lumia 928, we’ve built in three high-audio-amplitude-capture microphones to make sure you can capture high-end, distortion-free audio even in the noisiest environments.
It doesn’t matter if you’re at a monster truck rally, rock concert or summer party, you’ll have the best audio possible on a mobile with the Nokia Lumia 928 thanks to these high-performance microphones that record sound naturally and distortion-free, up to 140db.

Stunning design

This phone was built to perform, but it’s also is a joy to hold. The front of the Nokia Lumia 928 is dominated by a 4.5-inch OLED display covered by Gorilla Glass that extends all the way to the edge of the phone, bringing a quality feel. This phone is perfect for summer because the screen is easily readable, even in bright sunlight and the touchscreen works even if your fingertips are covered up.

For added convenience, the Nokia Lumia 928 features wireless charging built-in. Simply place your phone on the Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy, JBL PlayUp or one of our other wireless charging accessories and power up.

Nokia exclusive experiences built-in

The software and services that make the Nokia Lumia unique are included out of the box with the Nokia Lumia 928. First of all, the HERE Suite brings intuitive location services that ensure you’re never lost or wondering what to do when in a new city. You can count on HERE Maps, HERE Drive+ and HERE City Lens to help you navigate your environment each and every day.
Looking for some tunes to get your groove on? Nokia Music features unlimited streaming of free music playlists that you can even take offline.


To extend the functionality of the Nokia Lumia 928, you can count on the 145,000 apps in the Windows Phone store. Getting things done on-the-go is easy with Internet Explorer 10 for faster, safer browsing and Microsoft Office mobile integration. 
We’re excited to bring these stunning features accompanied by Windows Phone 8 to Verizon’s ubiquitous 4G LTE network, the largest in the United States. 
The Nokia Lumia 928 will be available on May 16th atVerizonWireless.com and at your local Verizon Wireless Store for a price of $99 after a $50 mail in rebate. Also, a new 2-year service agreement is required.
As a sweet bonus – for a limited time – buyers of the Nokia Lumia 928 will get a $25 credit for Windows Phone apps and games with the purchase of the phone.
Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage on the Nokia Lumia 928. Follow Nokia US on Facebook and Twitter


Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Google Nexus 11 Tablet Reportedly Launching This Year


http://www.laptopmag.com/


Like the grizzled veterans from a late-80′s buddy cop movie, Google and Samsung are reportedly getting ready to reenter the tablet trenches together in 2013 with the all-new Nexus 11. And according to SamMobile, the newest member of Google’s Nexus lineup, will also be the first tablet to get its power from Samsung’s octa-core processor.
The 11-inch Nexus is expected to include both a 2-megapixel front-facing and 8-megapixel rear-facing cameras, as well as a 64MB microSD card slot. SamMobile doesn’t say which version of Android the Nexus 11 would run, but if past precedent holds true, it would make sense for Google to bring out its device with the latest version of its OS, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. 

Apps Banned from Bypassing Google Play Updates


http://www.dialaphone.co.uk


Google has changed its mobile app store policies in order to prevent developers from creating apps that will update themselves outside of the official marketplace system.
Apps downloaded from Google Play will now only be able to update through the search giant’s marketplace, putting restrictions on the way they act in a bid to improve security.
In a statement, Google said: “An app downloaded from Google Play may not modify, replace or update its own APK binary code using any method other than Google Play’s update mechanism”.
Facebook had recently altered its Android app to update itself outside of Google’s app store ecosystem and there is speculation that Google may have made its move as a pre-emptive strike before other app developers implement the same kind of changes.
However, Google has recently been tightening up security in its app ecosystem, recently removing 60,000 malicious apps from Google Play. It is possible that the new policy could be a part of a wider plan to cultivate a more secure environment for Android, in line with that which already exists for iOS.


Google has changed its mobile app store policies in order to prevent developers from creating apps that will update themselves outside of the official marketplace system.
Apps downloaded from Google Play will now only be able to update through the search giant’s marketplace, putting restrictions on the way they act in a bid to improve security.
In a statement, Google said: “An app downloaded from Google Play may not modify, replace or update its own APK binary code using any method other than Google Play’s update mechanism”.
Facebook had recently altered its Android app to update itself outside of Google’s app store ecosystem and there is speculation that Google may have made its move as a pre-emptive strike before other app developers implement the same kind of changes.
However, Google has recently been tightening up security in its app ecosystem, recently removing 60,000 malicious apps from Google Play. It is possible that the new policy could be a part of a wider plan to cultivate a more secure environment for Android, in line with that which already exists for iOS.