When using the on-screen keyboard, instead of hitting “.” button then space for a new sentence, you can double tap the space bar. It will insert a period “.”, create a space, and then capitalize the next letter. This method is much quicker.
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If your device is in silent mode, you can quickly turn the ringer on again by pressing the Volume up button.
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On the HTC Hero, you can also use the trackball to switch between your homescreens by swiping your finger across it.
*this tip will also work on the HTC Deire.
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When the screen is off, you can double press the Menu button to bypass the Lock screen.
Pressing the Menu button from the Lock screen will also wake the phone, if you don’t want to do the sweeping motion. This requires that the “Unlock pattern” option is disabled.
* This tip is for devices with an actual button.
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To see the current date, just press on the notification bar and the date will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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I was in the midst of researching a couple of these different home screen launchers, but alas, Lifehacker beat me to it. They have a very through comparison of 3 great home screen app launchers.
If you are looking for something better than what comes on your Android device, take a look at the Battle of the home screen launchers. It will let you see how 3 of the many possible choices work. Most of them can do more than give you a different look or additional screens.
Over at Make Tech Easier they did a review of a replacement home screen app and an app launcher combo. The two apps are Launcher Pro and QuickDesk. Many other options can be paired like this.
There are many reasons to use one or more applications to extend the functionality of what Google and the handset manufacturer give you. [Read more...]
* How to set the network used always to the 2G network (GSM only) to set the network used is always the 2G network can be done in two ways, namely:
1. Go to the Launcher Menu> Settings> Wireless controls> Mobile network settings, check “Use only 2G networks”
2. Go to the phone and press * # * # INFO # * # * or * # * # 4636 #*#*,
3. After that go into the Phone information and set preferred network type to GSM Only.
* How to login Google android handset account in order to login or use a Google account can be done by opening one of the Google applications in handsets, applications eg Gmail, gtalk and market. The first time an application is implemented, we will be asked to enter a user and our Google account password.
* How to reset back to normal when the handset to a new purchase (factory data reset) Factory reset or restore data to the handset default settings can be done by going to the Launcher Menu> Settings> Security followed by selecting / pressing Factory data reset.
* How to change Google user account that is used in the handset to change we must sign out of Google account that is being used after it was logged in again with another user.
* To sign out can be done in two ways:
1. Go to the Launcher Menu> Settings> Applications> Manage application and the application of Gmail, the Gmail storage, Google Apps & Google search did clear the data after it was logged with a new user
2. By doing factory reset the data, but this way all data and applications installed on the handsets that are outside of congenital internal storage will be erased so that should do the data backup application backup / restore before you do
* How to forward SMS Forward SMS can be obtained by pressing and hold the message you want forwarded to appear SMS forward option menu and then enter the destination number to be sent.
* How to install an application from the *. GER already downloaded a file *. Before you install an APK from the application, make sure the Launcher Menu> Settings> Applications> Unknown source already checked. After that do:
1. Place the files *. GER of applications in SD Card
2. Install the File Manager application which can be downloaded and install from market
3. Click the file *. APK file is put in place
4. Wait till completed applications installed
* How to change ringtone into silence mode on the handset & Vibrate mode To change to a ringtone into silence and Vibrate can be done by pressing and holding the power button to exit the menu and forwarded by choosing silence or Vibrate. To switch back to the menu reads, do the same thing as be
If your Android phone users, there are some things you should know. Android is a system that is the antithesis of the iPhone from Apple.
Because, this is a system that prioritizes open system, can be adjusted by the user wishes, and also free from rejection when downloading an application. Here are tips and tricks for you to use Android-based phone.
* Optimize Main Display
It could use a widget from Android and most of the storage media using a widget, this is a program that will run the operating system right premises on the main page on your mobile phone.
There are many variations and also how to operate the phone using only the fingers from the display in a pop-up menu.
Widgets will appear with a variety of sizes and functions and perform a search in the Android Market to find what works with your phone.
Another thing, if you do not like the sound each time receiving email. Immediately to the Gmail settings menu and create a system under conditions Silent ringtone. Also, you can still see the incoming new message in notification bar at the top of the screen and you can pull the panel down to a detailed information.
You can configure message notification system as well as applications in the same way.
Immediately make the settings for each person who calls you want to call. Simply hold your finger and select Shortcuts. Then touch the writings Direct and select a contact from the list.
One other interesting thing is to enter your favorite sites on the main page of the old phone by pressing any site in browser and then select the text “Add a shortcut” to the option.
Use folder to make the main page in an orderly condition. Press the long term and select the Folder to create folder writing. you can drag and drop contacts, applications, and also shortcuts to avoid front yard.