When will Motorola fix Moto G signal drop issue for Indian customers

By now its clearly evident that almost all the pieces sold by Motorola in India were defective pieces, with signal drop, call drop, 3G issues etc and the list goes on. Good thing, there is a fix to the Moto G issue (?). Read the below release by Motorola.

"We have uncovered an activation problem with some Moto G devices sold in India. If you have unboxed your Moto G and are having network connectivity problems this applies to you. 

The problem: IMEI numbers are 15-digit unique codes that help cellular networks identify valid phones. If your new Moto G s IMEI number begins with 3533 your phone is incapable of connecting to the network right now because of a programming error on our part. It may take several days before your phone will connect to the network. You can find your IMEI number listed on the box or behind the back cover. At this stage, our understanding is that this only affects the 16GB version of Moto G.
 How we are fixing it: We are working around the clock with our network partners to ensure your device is listed properly in their system. Because of the complex process to activate, your device could begin working as early as Tuesday or it may take a few days after that for your specific device to begin working properly. 

If you are impacted, we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to you. We let you down and are working around the clock to fix this issue. 

If you do not want to wait a couple of days for the phone to be activated, you can exchange it for an operational unit or return it for a full refund with Flipkart, no questions asked. Your replacement request will be processed after a week. 

On behalf of Motorola, please accept our deepest apologies. We are passionate about making people happy with our products and we will work tirelessly to gain back your trust."

Let's hope for the best!

A review of the top 10 new features of the Android 4.4 Kit Kat version release

What is new on the Android 4,4 Kit Kat version? Which devices will have the latest Android 4.4 Kit Kat version added to it? When will Android 4.4 come to other devices? This article will help you know these.

Emoji on Android 4.4 Kit 

1. User interface
2. Dialer and Caller ID
3. Messaging
4. Google now is much smarter
5. Cloud printing
6. Step detector/Counter
7. Screen recording
8. Enhanced connectivity
9. Better accessibility
10. Chrome Web View

User interface

New translucent interface on
Android 4.4 Kit Kat

• The menu bar is translucent found at the bottom of the smartphone screen
• New effects while accesSing the launcher
• Full screen wallpapers
• Status bar hiding option for better usability
• Emoji keyboard – helps you add new ‘emotion’ characters while typing
• A full screen album

Dialer and caller ID

New caller ID for Android 4.4 Kit Kat

• Prioritizing – The frequent callers are always kept at the top of the list
• A truecaller (app) like facility to track unknown numbers with the help of Google maps

Messaging

Messaging (hangout intergration) on Android 4.4 Kit Kat

• Unified messaging apps – Hangout gets an SMS MMS integration
• Hangout lets you share locations and you can also send animated GIFs to your friends (Lame??? Other messenger apps already have it!

Google Now

Google Now on Android 4.4 Kit Kat

• Just say OK Google to launch it
• New card types to be added in the coming weeks

Cloud Printing

Cloud printing of Android 4.4 Kit Kat

• Connect to printers like HP and other e-printers with the help of Google cloud print. Google says "Users can discover available printers, change paper sizes, choose specific pages to print, and print almost any kind of document, image, or file,”

Step det/Counter

Pedometer and Step counter for Android 4.4 Kit kat

• Two new composite sensors – Step detector and step counter
• This helps the user track steps while walking, running or climbing (With the help of other apps and hardware)

Screenn recording

• Screen recording can be done while the accessing the phone
• Can be stored it in .mp4 format

Enhanced connectivity

• Support for the Message Access Profile (MAP) helping Bluetooth-enabled cars to exchange messages with Android devices.
• Supports Bluetooth HID over GATT (HOGP) - Gives apps a low-latency link with low-power peripheral devices such as mice, joysticks, and keyboards.

Better accessibility

• Closed captioning - Apps offering videos can access the user's captioning settings and adjust the display of the captions as per the user's preferences.

Chrome web view

• Android apps that feature web content will now use Chrome to render web components accurately and quickly

So these are the new ‘exciting’ features of the Android Kit Kat 4.4. As of now Google Nexus 5 is being shipped with the Kit-Kat on, soon to come on other devices like Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One. We can expect other devices to have a Kit Kat 4.4, not sooner though. Might have to wait another 6 months, or let developers port it for your device.

Final verdict – A few new cool additions, lacking major innovations!

How to make a conference call on you Micromax, Celkon, Gionee Android smartphones

How to add friends on a conference call on your mobile phone? How to host a conference call on an Android phone? What are the steps to be followed to make a conference call on your Android smartphone? How to use conferencing call on your smartphone? This blog post will help you solve the issue.

Making a conference call is quite simple on your Android smartphone? All you need to do is follow these simple steps.

Conference call on your Android smartphone

1. Make a call first
2. Once the call with the first person gets connected, activate your key pad again
3. Click on the 'Add call' section
4. Once you click that you will see your contact lust pop up and just select the contact you want to add.
5. Just merge the person on to the call
6. Done!

Hope this simple step by step procedure helped you!

How to get back lost recovery on your MTK65XX Android smartphone

What to do if you are not able to do a factory wipe on your smartphone? Not able to factory reset your phone? Have you lost your smartphone's recovery image?Not able to load recovery on Celkon, Micromax, Zen, Lava, Xolo smartphone? Are you not able to access your phone's recovery partition? Dont worry, here is an easy way to solve this issue

This is what you need in the first place

1. Rooted Android smartphone - In this case an MTK version (Mediatek)
2. The respective drivers for your phone
3. MTK Droid tools - Download here
4. The original stock ROM - For the boot image (Look for this link for ROM specific to your system)
5. Mobile Uncle tool app from playstore

Disclaimer: The intent here is to help you. Please not I am not responsible for any bricked phones!

So I have a Celkon Signature HD A119Q smartphone, so the process described here is for the same.

1. Look for the boot image from the stock/ Original ROM

Load boot image on Android from the ROM

2. Go to your smartphone settings and enable the Android debugging option

3. Open MTK Droid tools

4. Once you connect the phone, you will see the above settings enabled

MTK Droid tool with options

5. Click on 'root, backup,  recovery'. Now click on 'Recovery and boot'. You will see an option where in you will be asked to load the boot image. Go to the respective folder and load the boot.

Root, Backup and Recovery option on MTK Droid tool

6. It will automatically create the recovery for you

Recovery option created

7. Once the recovery is made, go to the folder (as shown below) and of t he two images created, select the one with 'recovery' and copy paste it to the root of your SD

8. Now install Mobile Uncle tool on your smartphone and open 'Flash recovery from SD'. Once you open it, you will see your Recovery which you just copy pasted. Click on the same - OK- Wait! The phone will reboot and you will see the recovery menu!

Mobile Uncle tool Recovery option

 Hope this solves the problem!

How to download Jelly Bean 4.2 update on Micromax Canvas HD smartphone

Looking  for steps to upgrade your Micromax canvas HD to version 4.2 Jelly bean? Can I do OTA update on Micromax Canvas HD to upgrade it to version 4.2? What is new with 4.2 update on Micromax Canvas HD? This article will step on the following points.

Micromax has rolled out the 4.2 update OTA (Over The Air). If you want to be sure that you dont screw up by updating the phone, you will have to go to a service center and they will do it for you. Or else you can go to settings and then to the 'About' option where will you find the update option, available at service centers.

So whats new with 4.2 update?

Canvas HD 4.2 update

1. The biggest update for MMX canvas HD users - GPS issue is fixed!
2. Toggle option
3. Transparent bar
4. Easy access to apps through the lock screen
5. Better Camera

If you want to do the update on your own, follow the link. Make sure you understand all the stuffs before updating otherwise it could brick your phone!

So go for the update and feel the difference!

Download Jelly Bean update 4.3 on your Micromax Canvas HD soon

Looking to know how to download 4.3 update on Micromax Canvas HD? How and when to upgrade JB (Jelly Bean) on your Canvas HD Android smartphone to version 4.3? When will be Micromax releasing the 4.3 update on Canvas HD? Here are a few information on the same

Android 4.3 update on Micromax Canvas HD

On the 3rd of July 2013, mmxnewscaster came up with the news that they have rolled out the 4.2 update on Micromax Canvas HD smartphone. The update is available OTA (Over The Air), which includes a lot of additions like semi transparent notification panel.

A news on the softpedia said that the company conforms a 4.3 update for the Micromax Canvas HD smartphone in the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct-Dec). The news is as follows "The phone maker has confirmed that at least five of its smartphones will be updated to the new platform release, including the recently launched Canvas 4, which will receive it first, a post on technosamigos reads"

So lets wait and see how soon it comes to the Canvas HD smartphone!

How to take printouts of documents or pictures using your Android smartphone

Wondering how to take printouts using your Android/Windows or Blackberry smartphone? How can one print documents from their smartphone? What applications helps you take printouts using a smartphone? Can you take print outs on your Samsung, Micromax, Karbonn, Lenovo, Sony, HTC smartphones? You will find all the answers here.

Now that Androids can do the best of the best tasks, its not a big ask if you ever wondered how to take print outs with the help of your smartphone. Today, this is possible, with the help of a few apps and the configurations on your smartphone. Note that for most of these to work, you printer should have a wifi capability else your smartphone should have a USB recognition option.

For Blackberry Z10 smartphones:

• For this, you first need to download the 'Print to go' software. Can be found here
• So to print, this is what you need to do
• On the computer,choose the 'Print To Go' as the printer.
• Now you need to enter your BlackBerry ID and password, Click Sign In.
• Enter these details - pairing password, device PIN and, if applicable,the device name.
• Click Next.
• Click Done - PRINT!

For Android smartphones

Google's cloud print

Take printouts using smartphone

• This service will allow users to print documents directly from their smartphone
• First, you need to register to the Google cloud service with the help of Gmail account
• There is an Android app available in the market .  If you have a printer that is Cloudprint ready, like Epson, Kodak etc or HP E-Print enabled printer you don't need to keep your PC on. Else the PC has to be On. 

HP ePrint

Printouts with the help of smartphone

• This app supports all HP ePrint enabled Printers and over 200 HP net-workable including HP Officejet, HP LaserJet, HP Photosmart, HP Deskjet and HP Envy.
• What this does is it lets you print documents over WiFi (locally) and via cloud (Anywhere in the world)

PrinterShare™ Mobile Print

Smartphones and Printouts

• Although this has a few bads reviews on the playstore, this is one of the best apps available if all the configs are set up properly. 
• A few features
• Print a test page to determine compatibility, as not every printer is supported; 
• Print via Google Cloud Print at no extra-charge (free, without limitations);
• Print 20 pages in Remote mode over the Internet.

For windows, there are not many apps available in the store. WIll update the post as soon as I come across one. Hope this article helped!