Things To Avoid While Buying A Smartphone

Avoid the Rush

Yes! you have to avoid the rush since you might buy something that you will regret later. You need to take time and go for the kind of smart phone you really want.

Avoid competition

There shouldn’t be any competition when buying a smart phone. The kind of smart phones others are using shouldn’t lead you to buying yours. You don’t need to compete, its not necessary. Just buy what your money can afford.

Avoid buying used smart phone

Most people buy used smart phone or what we call second hand and get a lot of problems later. In other to avoid this, you need to buy a smart phone which is new and can last longer. Especially the life span of the battery.

Avoid buying smart phone on the street

Buying any item on the street is not right and buying smart phone on the street is not an exception. Most of these people selling smart phones on the street are fraudsters and they can sell a bad smart phone to you. So please advise your self and do the right thing.

Source: http://juxdaily.com/6-things-avoid-buying-smart-phone/?utm_

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How To Track & Recover Your Stolen Phone Without Using Track-Imei Services

IS YOUR PHONE STOLEN? WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF IMEI NUMBER

By: Obasi Miracle Via obasimvilla.com

This is an interesting article written by a friend. Two months back, my friend’s mobile is stolen by someone.

He lost his Nokia N8.  He didn’t know the IMEI number, the mobile is untraceable.  So i am here to share the information about the IMEI.

What is IMEI Number?

IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity Number. It is 15 digit unique number of Cell Phone.

Usually the IMEI is number printed in the battery compartment.  You can display the IMEI number by pressing *#06# in your Mobile phone.

What is the use of IMEI Number?

IMEI number is identify the Mobile Device. It is used to deny the access of stolen mobile from accessing the Mobile services of a country. Using IMEI number we can trace the location of Mobile.

Equipment Identity Register(EIR)

When a phone is switched on, the IMEI number is transmitted and checked against a database in the network’s EIR.  The EIR has three categories namely the “white lists”, “grey lists” and “black lists”. if the IMEI number is in blacklist, the mobile can not use the mobile service.

Stolen Mobile

Block the Mobile
When mobile is stolen, you can block the mobile from being used by thief using IMEI number. You have to contact your local operator and request to block your mobile. They will add your stolen IMEI number to the blacklist of IMEI numbers. So thief can not use the mobile.

Trace the Location of Mobile

You can trace the location of your mobile by using Global Positioning System(GPS). Contact your local operator for tracing.

The steps to track is by following this  Online IMEI Number Tracking Website at http://www.trackimei.com. And report the Theft.

If your mobile is stolen, you can register with IMEI number in the above website. They will track your mobile phone and inform you.

Register IMEI
You can register your IMEI number for safety purpose. This will be useful to track, when your mobile is stolen.

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How to Track & Recover Your Stolen Phone without Using Track-IMEI Services

This part works for all popular smart phone from reputable brands. The only prerequisite is that – the smart phone must have been configured with your details prior to the theft.

For Android Devices

If you just lost/misplaced an Android phone that’s connected to one of your Google (gmail, YouTube, etc.) accounts, the best steps to attempt recovering it is as follows:-

• Quickly visit the “find my phone” page on PC or Mobile browser.
• Enter your gmail or Google account details.
• Use the ring option to see if the phone was actually stolen or misplaced somewhere close-by.
• Lock the phone with another password and a message telling the thief to call the number on the screen (you can even offer him a tangible reward).
• Engage the tracking option and other tools to help you recover the device.

For Apple iOS Devices

If the device in question is an iPad, iPhone, iPod or any other Apple iOS device, you can recover it by following these steps:-

• Login to your Apple iCloud account or install their “Find My iPhone” app on another smartphone.
• Select the find my lost phone page, and follow the prompts to complete other actions.
• You can also use the Lost Mode to remotely lock your device with a passcode, while displaying a custom message with your phone number on your missing device’s Lock screen, and keep track of the device’s location.

For Microsoft Windows Mobile Devices

You can use this method to recover your stolen/misplaced windows phone OS powered smart phone or device.

You just have to follow after the outlined methods above, but via their dedicated find my lost phonepage here.

Once logged in, the page would display all your registered devices, you can then make use of the free tools to recover your stolen phone from the criminal.

If everything else fails, you can wipe the device so he does not have access to your private documents.

Recovering Stolen Phones via other Third-party Services

All Xiaomi MI, Samsung Galaxy and HTC devices comes with a special cloud service that requires you to create an account with them to use it.

Once there’s a valid account prior to the theft, you can login to your Samsung, Xiaomi MI, HTC and/or other brand’s account and use the find my phone option to track your stolen phone, tablets and other smart devices.

Most MTK brands such as Tecno, Infinix, iTel, Lenovo, Gionee,  Meizu and etc. works seamlessly with third-party apps that lets you track and control your phone remotely.

As long as such apps (security, anti-theft, etc.) were active prior to the theft, you can actually get back your stolen phone with ease.

What More?

These are the trusted methods we are able to outline for today. We’ll update you from time to time as soon as better methods for recovering your stolen phone surfaces.

Feel free to share other surefire methods for recovering stolen phones by using the comment box. Remember to share this page with your friends that might find it useful.

Cheers.

Source: https://www.obasimvilla.com/is-your-phone-stolen-what-is-essence-of.html

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Samsung Unveils Calming New Ringtone For Galaxy S9

Although the new phone isn’t out yet, you can listen to what the new default ringtone sounds like. Every year, Samsung creates a new arrangement of its classic ringtone Over The Horizon.

This year, the company collaborated with Icelandic composer Pétur Jónsson to create a soothing symphonic masterpiece. According to Samsung, “a minimalist arrangement that takes listeners on an atmospheric journey of discovery.”

Listen to the song here.

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Source:https://guardian.ng/life/samsung-unveils-calming-new-ringtone-for-galaxy-s9/

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Best Android Phones of 2018

• Best overall
• Best with huge screen
• Best mainstream alternative
• Best for battery life
• Best for features

Note: We're just a few weeks away from the Galaxy S9 and S9+ being announced, which will certainly have an effect on this list. But until they're available, here are the best Android phones you can buy today.

Best overall

Google Pixel 2

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Google's new Pixel 2 gives you sleek and solid hardware, all of the requisite specs inside and runs simple and intuitive software at a breakneck pace. The hardware surely isn't flashy, but it's beautiful and efficient — and it's now IP67 water-resistant like we expect.

The software features and Google's apps aren't numerous, but they're delightfully useful without being bothersome. And with three years of guaranteed updates, you don't have to worry about the future.

The Pixel 2 has once again set the standard for Android cameras as well, with Google's "HDR+" processing buoyed by new camera hardware and even better processing. Photos are accurate with just a little extra punch of color, and can manage tough scenes with little issue. And with Android 8.1, the Pixel Visual Core chipset enables dramatically better photos in third-party apps.

Bottom line: The best Android experience comes straight from Google with the Pixel 2. Great hardware and amazing software support an amazing camera that's only getting better.

One more thing: Though Verizon will tout the Pixel 2 is "exclusive" to the carrier, know that you can buy the phone unlocked from a variety of sources and use it on your carrier of choice.

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Why the Google Pixel 2 is the best

If you want the best possible Android experience, you go straight to the source: Google. The company has gotten serious about user experience and interface design, and it reallyshows with Android 8.1 Oreo on the Pixel 2. Everything is blazing fast, smooth, consistent and intuitive throughout the interface. It's a core competency that separates the Pixel 2 from the competition, and it's something that any smartphone user can appreciate.

Google has gotten really good at user experience and interface design.

And it's not just software customization that makes it happen — Google has included a Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM and 64GB (optionally, 128GB) of storage to make sure your phone has plenty of room to run. A 2700mAh battery seems small (well, normally, it is), but it manages to get you a full day of use without worry. The little body also packs front-facing stereo speakers, which are a rarity in 2017.

Further to that point, Google has sourced a quality 5-inch 1080p panel that looks good at the $649 price point. Oh, yes, it's just 5 inches. Despite its big top and bottom bezels (remember the speakers?), the Pixel 2 is quite comfortable to hold and reach to all four corners of the screen without the help of a second hand.

The Pixel 2 doesn't focus on the number of features, it focuses on the impact of each one.

If there's one knock on the Pixel 2, it's that it doesn't have the sheer volume of features in its hardware or software that some of the competition does. It doesn't have a headphone jack, wireless charging or an SD card slot; and if you're used to having a bunch of specialized software features on your Samsung, LG or Huawei phone you won't find them here.

But for most people, those are relatively small prices to pay to get a daily experience of using a phone that's fast, intuitive, smart and filled with a core set of features that can actually wow you. That's what you get from the Pixel 2.

Best with a huge screen

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

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Take everything that makes the Galaxy S8 great, and scale it up — that's what also makes the Galaxy Note 8compelling. A very familiar glass-and-metal body is wrapped around a larger 6.3-inch display, but a panel that's even better in terms of brightness and colors.

For this top-dollar phone you'll find top-end specs, great performance and super-capable software. Plus a new dual camera setup that offers you 2X zooming without losing resolution and a new "Live Focus" mode that mimics the background blur of a professional camera. None of the camera changes come at a cost of reduced primary camera quality, either.

Then you get the S Pen, of course, offering fine input, drawing abilities and new productivity tricks you simply can't get from any other phone out there. The stylus isn't for everyone, but you'll find plenty of people who swear by its capabilities.

Bottom line: For the biggest, most powerful and most capable phone Samsung makes, look no further.

One more thing: Be ready to spend the big bucks — the Note 8 is far and away Samsung's most expensive phone ever at nearly $1000.

Best mainstream alternative

LG V30

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LG's V series has traditionally been a big and brawny phone, but in 2017 the V30 is just a great overall device that has handily taken over from the G6launched earlier this year. It stuck with a metal-and-glass build, but slimmed down the sides and integrated subtle curves to make it rather easy to hold despite a 6-inch 18:9 display on the front.

Internally you get top-notch specs you'd expect from any flagship, and around back LG continues to impress with a fantastic pair of cameras. The standard shooter does really well despite its small pixels, and the secondary wide-angle camera is the best implementation LG has ever made. It offers an extremely unique perspective you just don't see anywhere else.

LG's software is capable and smooth, if still a bit clunky and uncoordinated in a few areas — but that can still be said about most phones nowadays.

Bottom line: LG does all of the basics amazingly well, and accents it with a nice body and super-capable pair of cameras.

One more thing: Some markets and carriers have a "V30+" model available with more storage available, offering even better value.

Best with a huge screen

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

See at Verizon See at AT&T See at T-Mobile See at Sprint See at Best Buy See at Amazon

Take everything that makes the Galaxy S8 great, and scale it up — that's what also makes the Galaxy Note 8compelling. A very familiar glass-and-metal body is wrapped around a larger 6.3-inch display, but a panel that's even better in terms of brightness and colors.

For this top-dollar phone you'll find top-end specs, great performance and super-capable software. Plus a new dual camera setup that offers you 2X zooming without losing resolution and a new "Live Focus" mode that mimics the background blur of a professional camera. None of the camera changes come at a cost of reduced primary camera quality, either.

Then you get the S Pen, of course, offering fine input, drawing abilities and new productivity tricks you simply can't get from any other phone out there. The stylus isn't for everyone, but you'll find plenty of people who swear by its capabilities.

Bottom line: For the biggest, most powerful and most capable phone Samsung makes, look no further.

One more thing: Be ready to spend the big bucks — the Note 8 is far and away Samsung's most expensive phone ever at nearly $1000.

Best mainstream alternative

LG V30

See at AT&T See at Verizon See at Sprint See at T-Mobile

LG's V series has traditionally been a big and brawny phone, but in 2017 the V30 is just a great overall device that has handily taken over from the G6launched earlier this year. It stuck with a metal-and-glass build, but slimmed down the sides and integrated subtle curves to make it rather easy to hold despite a 6-inch 18:9 display on the front.

Internally you get top-notch specs you'd expect from any flagship, and around back LG continues to impress with a fantastic pair of cameras. The standard shooter does really well despite its small pixels, and the secondary wide-angle camera is the best implementation LG has ever made. It offers an extremely unique perspective you just don't see anywhere else.

LG's software is capable and smooth, if still a bit clunky and uncoordinated in a few areas — but that can still be said about most phones nowadays.

Bottom line: LG does all of the basics amazingly well, and accents it with a nice body and super-capable pair of cameras.

One more thing: Some markets and carriers have a "V30+" model available with more storage available, offering even better value.

Best for battery life

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

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Unlike its predecessor the Mate 9, Huawei's Mate 10 Pro is an absolute looker — and it clearly positions itself right next to the flagship competition. Metal and glass are finely crafted and filled with top-notch specs, and its Leica-tuned dual cameras are capable of some wonderful shots with the help of the Kirin processor inside.

Alongside all of that, the Mate 10 Pro hits it out of the park with battery life. The combination of a 4000mAh battery, efficient processor, somewhat restrictive software and a 1080p display make this a true two-day flagship for many people, and that's just not something you see all that often.

The only downside, as ever, is Huawei's EMUI software. Though it has gotten better with Oreo, it still has many areas that are rough on the eyes, not very functional or inexplicably broken when it comes to integrating with third-party apps.

Bottom line: It's a true flagship with all of the best specs, and incredible battery life. You just have to give a little in terms of software experience.

One more thing: When searching for a Mate 10 Pro, make sure you're getting the U.S. unlocked model so that you have proper network bands and warranty support.

Best for features

Samsung Galaxy S8

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The Galaxy S8 has slick hardware with tiny bezels that let it have a big screen in a small body, but inside it still offers everything you want: a high-end processor, lots of storage, an SD card slot, full waterproofing and a top-end camera.

Though its software can be a little overwhelming, you can't argue that Samsung continues to pack in hundreds of features to a single phone, making sure there's something in here for everyone's needs. Samsung continues to take this approach of offering more more more with just a few compromises — and it continues to work.

Bottom line: The Galaxy S8 gives you piles of features in a beautiful body, and is a great choice for a wide range of potential buyers.

One more thing: With the Galaxy S9being announced on February 25, it's probably worth waiting to see what the new phone offers — or at the very least, how Galaxy S8 prices drop.

Conclusion

The Pixel 2 doesn't have as manyfeatures as some other phones, but the entire experience of using the phone, from top to bottom, is ahead of the competition. Just about anyone can appreciate what Google offers in this phone.

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