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How to Enable Quick Capture on the Moto X (2014)

We’ve all been there, and it’s a bummer. You go to capture the moment, but the moment’s gone. “Quick, get a picture of th — oh, never mind.” Things in life move quickly, so why shouldn’t your camera?! If you’ve got a Moto X, your camera can keep up with you and your hectic, weird life. By enabling Quick Capture, a simple flick of the wrist will launch the camera straight away. All you have to do is wiggle your wrist quickly, and the camera will automatically launch! Here’s how to make sure you have it set up. 1. Open […]

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How to Get Android 5.0 “Lollipop” on the Nexus 5 / Nexus 7 (Video)

With the announcement of the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9, Google also announced the release of their latest version of Android called Android 5.0 “Lollipop”. Just like with the developer preview of Android L (the codename for Android 5.0 before it was finished), if you have a Nexus 5 or the Nexus 7 (2013) Wifi version, you don’t have to wait for the OTA. Using the factory images from Google’s developer site and the Android SDK, you can simply flash the new version of Android directly onto the device. Here’s how to get it done: I. Before You Begin 1.

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How to Designate a Trusted Device on the Moto X (2014)

Bluetooth is a great way to do all kinds of things from listening to music to finding deals in stores that have iBeacon technology. If you’ve got your hands on a Moto X, there’s one more cool thing it can do, and that’s unlock your phone. All you have to do is give it the go-ahead. By assigning trusted devices, your Moto X (2014) will unlock itself when it’s within range of those Bluetooth devices. This is possibly the easiest way to have your device using profiles, and a wonderful way to bypass your pin-lock when you’re at home or

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How to Unlock the HTC Desire 610

If your HTC Desire 610 is locked to a particular carrier, then unfortunately you can’t use it on any other carrier, and hence miss some of the amazing deals running on the other carriers. However, if you unlock your Desire 610, you can then switch to whatever carrier you want. Your device should accept any SIM card that you put in and it’ll work like a charm. Here’s how you can unlock your HTC Desire 610: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down

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How to Customize Your Device Name for Voice Control on the Moto X (2014)

Hands-free voice control on last year’s Moto X was a hit-or-miss affair. Sometimes it heard you, other times it got what you were saying wrong. You could say “Okay, Moto X”, but it rarely picked up on that in our testing. This year, you get a bit more granular control. The 2014 Moto X lets you customize your launch phrase, and call your Moto X almost anything you want. We won’t say it works for every name or phrase (more on that in a minute), but it definitely makes using your phone a much more personal experience. When you start

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How to Customize Moto Actions on the Moto X (2014)

In a lot of instances, you don’t even need to touch your Moto X to get a rise form it. A simple gesture will sometimes do, and you might even get all the info you need from your device via a few simple swipes of the hand. Moto Actions make all this possible, but how do they work? Here, we’ll show you how to set up Actions so you can get the most from your Moto X. We will warn you, though — Actions might cause you to oversleep: 1. Open your app tray and select the Moto app. 2.

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How to Unlock the Sony Xperia Z3

There are a number of reasons why you may want to unlock your Sony Xperia Z3. Maybe your current carrier doesn’t have great deals or maybe there’re way better deals on the other carriers. Whatever the reason is, here’s how you can go about unlocking your Sony Xperia Z3. Once unlocked, your device should work with any carrier you want. Here you go: PLEASE DO NOT BUY THE UNLOCK CODE IF YOU HAVE A SONY XPERIA Z3 LOCKED TO T-MOBILE. I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3.

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Carriers often change their plans and so should you. Unfortunately, the ones who’ve got the locked phones can’t change their carrier and they have to be stuck with their current carrier until their contract ends. If we’re talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, then you can unlock it to use it with whatever carrier you want. Once unlocked, the device should work with any SIM card without any restrictions. If you’re all ready to unlock your device, here’s our guide that explains how you can do just that: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade.

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How to Set the Audio Equalizer on the OnePlus One

Let’s be honest while most of us had a stand alone MP3 player at some point in time, most of us now use our Smart Phones to listen to our music. If you’re anything like me you want your tunes to sound great and CyanogenMod on the OnePlus One comes with a tool called AudioFX to ensure just that.  In this How To we’ll walk through customizing your audio experience on the OnePlus One 1.  Tap on the App button (the one that looks like a circle with 3 smaller circles in it). 2. Tap AudioFX. 3.  We’re now given a really pretty

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How to Unlock the LG G Vista

Is your LG G Vista locked to a particular carrier and you’re unable to enjoy the great deals that other carriers have to offer? No worries, your LG G Vista can be unlocked so it works with any carrier you want. Unlocking is the process of making your device accept any SIM card you put in. Here’s how you can unlock your device and get it working with your favorite carrier: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down to About Phone and

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How to Enable Remote Location on the OnePlus One

Let’s be honest, we’ve all lost our phone and half the time it’s hidden under a hoody.  But for those times when you genuinely left your phone in Starbucks you want a tool that can find your phone, lock your phone, and even remote wipe your info if you really really lost it.  On the OnePlus One you actually have two options for this. The first option is Googles stock Android Device Manager system that allows you to perform all of these tasks via your Google Account associated with your phone. The second option is via a CyanogenMod account as

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How to Unlock the LG G3 Vigor

Unlocking your LG G3 Vigor will let you use your device on whatever carrier you want without any restrictions. More often than not, you miss some of the great carrier deals just because your phone is locked and it can’t accept any third-party SIM cards. Once unlocked, you’ll be able to use any SIM card on your LG G3 Vigor and it’ll work like a charm. Here’s how you can go about unlocking your device: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Alpha

When a grand event is around the corner, what we do is look for some of the great deals our carriers have to offer. Unfortunately, some people just have to let go of these deals, as their phones are locked and can’t be used on a carrier other than the one they’ve bought it from. You’re in luck if you use the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. The said device can be unlocked to work with any carrier in the world. If you’ve got this device and are looking to unlock it, here’s how you can do that: I. Locate the Device’s

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How to Use ‘Find My Mobile’ on the Samsung Galaxy S5

We’ve all been there; the lost smartphone panic. You can’t find your phone, and someone may be trying to reach you. Who has it? What are they doing with it? Even worse, what if they see those pics in your gallery? This is urgent — what can you do?! Before any of that happens, follow these easy steps to be able to find and/or remotely control your device to make sure your contacts’ info (and other stuff) are safe and sound, no matter what. Remote Control! 1. Dive into Settings. 2. Scroll down and select “Security” under the “Systems” header.

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How to Set Gesture Shortcuts on the OnePlus One

The idea of a Gesture based interface isn’t an entirely new concept, just look at the Leap Motion controller that allows you to wave your fingers around in the air and control your computer.  The Pebble watch lets you flick your wrist to turn on the screen while the Moto X allows you to twist your wrist to launch the camera. CyanogenMod on the OnePlus One includes screen swipe gestures when the screen is off that allows you quick access to certain apps and features. These include making a V gesture on the Screen to turn on the camera flash/flashlight, making

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