How To Know if an Android Device Supports (Gyroscope) VR Experience

Can My Android phone Play VR Games & Videos?
Is my smartphone VR ready?
How do I know if my phone supports Virtual Reality videos and games?
These common questions are what people had started to ask recently ever since the fun of VR (virtual reality) went viral, and from what we can foretell, VR is here to stay.

By the End of the Post you will:

• be able to know if your Android or any smartphone supports VR
• know what to look out for when Buying a phone if your aim is to enjoy VR
• and Where to buy a VR headset in Nigeria or other countries

Millions of people have already embraced the new technology. Bad news is, billions of smartphones are yet to support or play VR videos, the few opportuned devices are mobile phones that are most expensive to the average and very few low-end smartphones that allow VR experience. As time goes on, is phone manufacturers had started integrating support for the new tech on other range of phones, which is a good thing.

So, What do you need to Enjoy Virtual reality on your Smartphone?
All you need is a smartphone that Supports Virtual reality, and you need a VR headset, with that you are good to go.

Although specifically, MediaTek devices that are most used now (perhaps even by you reading this now) are often seen as mid-range and low end smartphones that don't have this VR feature, yet, few are now having it today. So Users are enjoying same VR experience that very expensive smartphones provide.

How to Check If your Android (MTK - MediaTek) Phone Supports Gyroscope for Playing VR

If you own an MTK (MediaTek) android phone, or any other devicep-type, perhaps you want to buy one soon, and join the trend of people using VR supported smartphones, you only need to look out for one thing that your Android smartphone should feature, "GYROSCOPE".

What is Gyroscope technology?

It's not a feature that is boldly stated on your smartphone's pack, but it's beginning to receive a lot of attention lately. See Wikipedia for definition, and certainly it's been embedded into our smartphones.

To confirm availability of Gyroscope Install this App.
After installing, open it and swipe to the right where you see "Sensors"

CPU Z is a great App that also appeared among the Apps that we can use to check GPU/CPU info of our devices. It gives in-depth insight of what your smartphone is truly made of.

Where to Buy VR Headsets in Nigeria Or other Countries:

I had seen really good ones that are very flexible to use for almost all smartphones that had VR features and trust me, the prices are reasonably affordable for the headsets, (works especially on new Android smartphones) check Konga or even Geek.NG STORE.


If you would like to buy from or at other countries, there are awesome VR headsets you can buy from AlieXpress.
Hope you enjoy some VR experience when you get both a smartphone and headset for it.

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MTN Double Data Bonus - The Simple Steps to Activate | Buy any Data & Enjoy Double

Hello there! Today I am going to show you a simple sweet method to get Double of any data plan you buy on any MTN line, it's usually called Phone Bonus. This means when you purchase a 1.5GB plan for 1,000 NGN, you get 1.5GB Bonus, totaling 3GB (for 1k Naira). Cheap and cool right?
MTN had been dashing out this offer to few customers who recently purchased any newest trending smartphones by Infinix, Tecno, Samsung and few others, that's all it takes to be eligible for the Phone Bonus offer, but hey, what if you don't own any of these new smartphones? Can you still enjoy this bonus?
It's a YES, you can get and enjoy the MTN Phone Bonus/double data Offer too.

Follow the steps here:

REQUIREMENTS:

• An MTK Android phone (any Tecno, Infinix would do)
• MTN sim on MTN Pulse plan
• The IMEI

STEPS -
1. I assume you are already familiar with Tweaking your device's IMEI. For a complete guide to do that, read up this post.

2. Make sure you're on MTN Pulse plan ( *406# ) , that's the plan I used when I got the Eligibility for the Phone Bonus.
NOTE: I used one phone to get this working on 2 different MTN SIMs.

3. Tweak your IMEI: Use any of the IMEI below inside your device,
Simply replace the *** with any last 3 digits and make sure it makes a valid IMEI for use.

359839072565***
359839072565***
356602075753155
356602075753197
356602075753015
356602075753114
356602075753106
356602075753189
356602075753023
356602075753031
356602075753049

See this post for more about validating an IMEI or better still Go HERE to check if your last 3 guessed numbers were correct.

After you change the IMEI, switch the phone Off and Insert the SIM and switch on the MTK Android phone. Now wait a few minutes, you will get an SMS telling you CONGRATULATIONS! Your smartphone had been activated to enjoy double on any data.

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Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | S7 in Nigeria | Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are one of the most sophisticated and sleekest smartphones in Nigeria this 2016, the price of the device is not near average either, it's kind of a very expensive mobile device.
If you're looking to buy the smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is available in Slot Nigeria, Konga and Jumia.
However, when you buy Samsung Galaxy S7 from SLOT Nigeria, you will enjoy special benefits in the Samsung Galaxy S7 promo. Buy a Galaxy S7 edge or S7 and get a free Clear Cover, Gear VR, or Gear S2.

SLOT is an offline mall where you go and buy the device yourself. Jumia and Konga are online malls where you can order the device and pay on delivery.

We have a full list of SLOT Branches Nationwide in Nigeria where you can shop for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in Nigeria.
Before that, let's breeze through the device's specifications:

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE SPECS

LAUNCH DATE - February 2016
Released - March 2016
BODY:  150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
157 g (5.54 oz)
Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
- IP68 certified - dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes

ALSO READ: iPhone 6S Plus VS Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge – Who's Better? 

DISPLAY
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
5.5 inches (~76.1% screen-to-body ratio)
1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density)
Yes
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Always-on display
- TouchWiz UI
- Curved edge screen

PLATFORM - Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)

PROCESSOR - Exynos 8890 Octa Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Mongoose + quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Adreno 530
Mali-T880 MP12

MEMORY
4 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
(dedicated slot) microSD, up to 200 GB,

Single and Dual Sim variants
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)


CAMERA
Back camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash,
1/2.6" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.

Front camera: 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, dual video call, Auto HDR
SOUND Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones - Yes

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in Nigeria + Price

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is available in Slot, Konga and Jumia.
BUY FROM KONGA >> CLICK TO VIEW PRICE OFFERS

BUY FROM JUMIA >> CLICK TO VIEW PRICE OFFERS

BUY AT SLOT:
Like we said earlier, you get extra gifts when you buy from Slot. At the Official Samsung designations of SLOT Nigeria , you get more packages with the device as they are running Promo as at the time of this post.
Here is full list of participating SLOT Nigeria stores and Addresses below, selling Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with promo. Offer valid while stocks last. Ts & Cs apply:

	Stores	Address
1	LAGOS - IKEJA	SES Ikeja Mall (Mobile Factory)
2	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS slot medical road
3	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS-STS SLOT OLA AYENI
4	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS-STS SLOT Ikeja Mall
5	LAGOS - ISLAND	SES Micro Station Saka Tinubu
6	LAGOS - ISLAND	SIS-STS SLOT SAKA
7	LAGOS - IKOTA	SES Ikota (Fussy Tech)
8	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS DSCL-2 Otigba
9	LAGOS - ISLAND	SIS-STS SLOT AKIN ADESOLA
10	LAGOS - IKEJA	STS DALLAS Oremeji Ikeja
11	LAGOS - SURULERE	SIS SLOT SURULERE
12	LAGOS - SURULERE	SES Mobile Factory-Surulere
13	LAGOS - IKEJA	SES Dallas Awolowo Lagos
14	LAGOS - Lekki	STS YES STORE LEKKI Admiralty Way (former Slot)
15	LAGOS - VI	SIS-STS PARK N SHOP Adeola Odeku VI
16	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS-STS POINTEK Medical Road Ikj
17	LAGOS - AMUWO ODOFIN	STS SLOT Festival Mall, Amuwo Odofin
18	LAGOS - ISLAND	STS MEGA PLAZA
19	LAGOS - ISLAND	SIS-STS YES MARINA (former Slot)
20	LAGOS - ISLAND	DSCL_B1 saka tinubu
21	LAGOS - AJAH	Slot Aquinox Building Ajah
22	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS EDGE BASLINE COMMUNICATIONS Ola Ayeni Ikj
23	LAGOS - ISLAND	SIS-STS DAX TECH Saka Tinubu VI
24	LAGOS - IKEJA MALL	STS SIMS Ikeja Mall
25	LAGOS - Lekki	SES Rifugio Admiralty Way Lekki
26	LAGOS - Lekki	Slot Lekki, Ologolo junction, Agungi along Lekki/Epe expressway, Lagos
27	LAGOS - VI	Pointek Saka Tinubu
28	LAGOS - LAGOS	STS PARK N SHOP LEKKI
29	LAGOS - Lekki	Finet Circle Mall Lekki
30	LAGOS - ISLAND	STS SIMS akin adesola
31	LAGOS - ALLEN IKEJA	SES MEHDI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD (MGS)-ALLEN
32	LAGOS - IKEJA	STS MGS IKOYI
33	LAGOS - VI	Yes Mobile Awolowo road
34	LAGOS - ILUPEJU	SPAR Park N Shop Ilupeju
35	LAGOS - IKEJA	SPAR Murtala Muhammed 2
36	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS-STS MicroStation Otigba
37	LAGOS - APAPA	SIS-STS Slot Apapa2 Calcreek Road
38	LAGOS - MARINA	Slot Marina
39	LAGOS - IKEJA	STS Finet System - Otigba 2
40	LAGOS - IKEJA	MicroStation Kodesho Ikeja
41	LAGOS - SURULERE	SIS-STS POINTEK SURULERE
42	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS FINET-AWOLOWO
43	LAGOS - IKEJA	STS Office Device/ Ringo
44	LAGOS - MEDICAL RD COMPUTER VILLAGE	Purch Medical Road
45	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS OKAY FONES-AWOLOWO
46	LAGOS - IKEJA	SES Maryland
47	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS Spectrum Innovation ikeja
48	LAGOS - IKEJA	STS PTV
49	LAGOS - IKEJA	SIS-STS Microstation-Ikorodu
50	LAGOS - IKEJA	STS HARMONY REAL PLUS LTD Ikeja mall
51	LAGOS - IKEJA	Effect Network
52	LAGOS - VI	Finet Ajar shopping mail
53	NORTH - ABUJA	SES MEHDI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD (MGS)-ABUJA
54	NORTH - ABUJA	STS Koliangel 1
55	NORTH - ABUJA	SES ABUJA-Shoprite Apo
56	NORTH - ABUJA	SIS-STS Slot Banex Abuja
57	NORTH - KANO	SES Kano (I-Cell)
58	NORTH - ABUJA	SES Rifugio JABI Mall Abuja
59	NORTH - ABUJA	SIS-STS Slot Garki Abuja
60	NORTH - ABUJA	SES Magnelli
61	NORTH - ABUJA	STS Plan A
62	NORTH - JABI	Pointek-Abuja Jabi Mall
63	NORTH - ABUJA	STS GSM Arena
64	NORTH - ABUJA	STS PARK N SHOP WUSE 2 ABUJA
65	NORTH - ABUJA	STS Amistad phones Emab Plaza
66	NORTH - CEDDI PLAZA	SPAR PARK N SHOP CEDDI PLAZA ABUJA
67	NORTH - WUSE	Yisab Aminu Kano
68	NORTH - KANO	SES Alada Comm
69	NORTH - KANO	SES KANO BEBEJI 2
70	SOUTH-EAST - ENUGU	SES Shoprite Enugu icell
71	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	SES Microstation PHC Mall
72	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS SLOT NEXTIME
73	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	SIS-STS CALLUS MILLER ABA ROAD PHC
74	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS EVERYDAY EMPORIUM 2 GRA Elelenwo PHC
75	SOUTH-EAST - ONITSHA	SES Onitsha (Dallas)
76	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS Callus miller 3 - new Store GRA
77	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS Slot PHC3 Rumuobiakani Trans Amadi
78	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	SIS-STS SPAR Park n shop PHC
79	SOUTH-EAST - ASABA	SES Lite ASABA-Rewjido
80	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS PARK N SHOP 97 ABA RD
81	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	SIS-STS Royal Jozzie/GIVERS PHONE 1st artillery
82	SOUTH-EAST - AWKA	SES Awka (Dallas)
83	SOUTH-EAST - WARRI	SES Onigx/Hasrit Int'l Ltd WARRI
84	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	SIS-STS SLOT banex Aba rd phc
85	SOUTH-EAST - BENIN	SES omegatron (Mall of America Airport Rd Benin)
86	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS FINET-ABA ROAD-PHC
87	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS EVERYDAY EMPORIUM 1 GRA Emerelu PHC
88	SOUTH-EAST - YENAGOA	SES Onigx Com Bayelsa
89	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS Callus Miller 2 Artillery Junction PHC
90	SOUTH-EAST - PHC	STS SLOT 4 ABA ROAD
91	SOUTH-WEST - ILORIN	SES Mobile Factory - Ilorin
92	SOUTH-WEST - IBADAN	SES IBD Yeild Inv.
93	SOUTH-WEST - ABEOKUTA	SES Abeokuta Lalubu-Globedubellisima
94	SOUTH-WEST - AKURE	SES Akure - Semajo

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Meet Google Phones: Pixel & Pixel XL | Price, Videos, Release Date and More

Month of October is near and Google is set to launch its own manufactured replacements of Nexus mobile smartphone into the market known as the new PIXEL phones. It will arrive in 2 variants, Google Pixel and Pixel XL. The release date for both of the devices had been scheduled for October 4th, 2016.
Although, phone case makers had already produced and started selling out cases for the new Pixel phones that replaces the Nexus phones starting this year onwards - on several e-commerce websites including Amazon, and in the process ended up revealing the designs of both the devices.

Pixel and Pixel XL Design

There are confirmed talks that both variants resembles the iPhone 6 and the HTC One A9 as it housed in aluminium bodies and sporting unduly rounded edges although the edges look very premium and different from many other devices.
 Users are sure to have mixed views about the body design, with its iPhone 6 look, but other people would still not fee anything exciting about it. The pure-Android Google phone "Pixel" is said to come with thick bezels that no phones released in 2016 had featured before. More exclusive stuff on the Google's phone like the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P, the impending smartphones will come with rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Overall, the Pixel and Pixel XL seem to sport same design, their body sizes are only thing that varies.

Google Pixel And Pixel XL Release Date

The much anticipated Google's Android phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL will be announced on October 4th, 2016 at an event in San Francisco.

Google Pixel And Pixel XL Price

We are yet to confirm the cost of Pixel branded smartphone but is likely to hit the store shelves with a slightly higher pricing.
Google announced its flagship Nexus 6P last year at a starting price of $499, and if rumors proved to be true, the price could be quite higher this time for Pixel and Pixel XL.

Google Pixel And Pixel XL Specifications Appear on Geekbench; Benchmark unveiled

The Pixel and Pixel XL (previously dubbed as Nexus Sailfish and Marlin) had appeared couple of times on several blogs that unleashed its benchmark.
According to Rolan Quandt on Twitter (@rquandt). He discovered the benchmark listing revealing that the Pixel XL variant will run on Android 7.1 Nougat and will be powered by an octa-core processor from Qualcomm clocked at 1.59GHz.
The Pixel XL scored 4176 points in the multi-core test and 1561 points in the single-core test.

Google Pixel And Pixel XL Video review

Pixel (sometimes called Nexus) had shown up on YouTube by TechRadar:
Watch below.


Nexus/Pixel/Pixel XL: Everything we know right now.

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One Punch Man Mobile Game Will Be Available Soon!

Second installment of "One Punch Man" is set to make a comeback in the year 2017 to make a Season 2 of the Japanese anime series. Meanwhile the producers alongside revealed that the mobile game of One Punch Man will be available.

According to our sources and rumors, the launching of the new One Punch Man mobile game transpired during the One Punch Man Fall Festival after it showed up at Twitter on September 25th, 2016 with release date of the Season 2 of the Anime series.

The staff announced the well-loved Japanese hit anime series will have a game adaptation through a mobile app slated to be released next year according to Anime News Network.
Mobile platforms which may include iOS and Android version of the "One Punch Man Mobile Game"

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The first season of the Japanese hit anime One Punch Man has released last July 2015 and ended last December 2015 leaving fans with too much excitement for the next season. Previous speculations revealed that "One Punch Man" Season 2 will air in October or November 2016 but a reported delay was communicated to the fans saying that the Season 2 released date was cancelled and pushed through 2017, they were likely also referring to the game, however, both the season 2 and game should be expected to be released few months from now.

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XOS Chameleon - 5 Facts to know about the New Infinix Customized User Interface

Infinix Mobility had recently launched the latest version of it’s customized user interface known as ‘XOS Chameleon’ with the launch of Infinix HOT S & HOT 4 in August, the new user interface comes with the latest Infinix smartphone Infinix Note 3. The XOS UI is unique with all its amazing features to enable Infinix smartphone users to optimize their smartphone usage.
What are the things or facts you should know about the new XOS? Many users are yet to find out. How unique is the XOS and what makes it different from its predecessor XUI?

 

5 Things / Facts you should know about the New Infinix Customized User Interface - XOS Chameleon

1.Security: The XOS chameleon UI helps to make your phone more secure with multiple unique security measures. They include the privacy protection feature, which limits the access to your smartphone with unrecognized SIM cards. The XOS also comes with Xhide and Freezer feature, which helps you to hide your sensitive applications from preying eyes. The XOS also offers another security feature with the ‘Xmanager’ to lock apps on your infinix smartphone.


2. Speed: The XOS comes with improved lightning and blazing speed that makes navigating through several icons on your phone swift and clear. It also gives room for fast and efficient use of multitasking through your smartphone.

• ALSO READ - Root Infinix Hot 2 running Android 6 Marshmallow & Change Its IMEI - A working Guide

3. Fingerprint scanner: The XOS supports fingerprint scanner with the Fingerprint manager on the UI, this feature allows users to set up fingerprint to protect their phone or swipe through pictures and also take selfies with their smartphones.

4. Stylish and efficient: XOS has an effective and efficient means of enhancing and maximizing storage space, battery and data. Users can enjoy the most stylish UI with the Xthemes & Magazine lock feature that allows users to swap phone wallpaper and motivational messages every time they unlock their phone. The Xthemes also comes with the Shuffle app that allows users to change the wallpaper anytime they click on the ‘Shuffle app’.

 


5. Screenshotting with Three (3) fingers: The XOS comes with the 3 fingers feature, with this feature, you can make a screenshot by simply swiping 3 fingers across your screen. You no longer have to go through the volume and power button process anymore.

Users can save links, videos, pictures and posts to view later. The UI also comes with other useful features such as Xshare, Xcloud, Xclub, Ultra power & battery saver and more. The Infinix XOS promises to be safe, elegant and superb.

XOS is available on Infinix Note 3, HOT 4, HOT S, Zero 3 and Note 2. Each model's Software Update links are available on Infinix Xclub.

Do you prefer the new Infinix XOS to the former XUI? Let us know your thoughts below.

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Infinix Note 3 vs Note 2 - Comparison & Specs Sheet

Today we will do a comparison review, that will focus at the specifications and features of the Infinix NOTE 3 versus NOTE 2; or Note 2 VS Note 3, which ever you want to put it.

 
We won't deny that Note 2 was a great smartphone with its on setbacks, (check out the review here ) but the Note 3 is causing waves already, there are smartphones that you just can't wait to see what they would bring next after a predecessor, most of us are expecting impressive changes but did Note 3 really accomplish that?
We will decide after having a look at the similarities and differences between these two phablets.

Similarities and Differences with Key features of Infinix NOTE 2 and NOTE 3

Specs	Infinix NOTE 2	Infinix NOTE 3
Camera	13MP back cam, + 2MP front	13MP back + 5MP front
Memory	16 GB ROM + 2GB RAM	2GB RAM + 16GB
Battery	4000mah + support OTG	4500mAh + support OTG
Processor	Mediatek Octa-core 1.3GHz MT6753	Mediatek Octa-core 1.3GHz MT6753
Screen size	6.0" HD, 720 x 1280 px	6.0" HD, 1080 x 1920 px
OS	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
UI	XUI	XOS
Sound	Smart voice	Dual mic cancelling noise for clear conversation , anti sound break, RNS technology
Colors	Red, champagne, green & black	Black, red, champagne gold
Voice	Smart voice	Camera voice command
Network	4G LTE, 3G	4G LTE, 3G
Finger print scanner	No	Yes

MEMORY:
The memory of Note 3 is quite a turn off, it's still the same as that of Note 2, potential users may have been expecting something with a 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM or more but we didn't see that.
Perhaps the Infinix Team will consider that in another series of their coming models.

DESIGN:
The design of both of the phablets still look alike, the tiny change was done on the back of the Note 3, and we think that of the Note 3 looks much better and cooler to hold.

DISPLAY:
The display on the Note 3 as seen in the specs will definitely have a more crisp display, Note 3 supports 4K videos.

OPERATING SYSTEM / UI:
Note 3 definitely wins at this, unlike XUI on Note 2, XOS is really slicker with more design qualities and functionalities for users and it comes with a much updated Android version, Marshmallow.

CAMERA:
The rear cameras of both of the devices are the same, although we do not have proof of testing them, the front cameras 2MP for Note 2 is not as good as that of Note 3 because the Note 3 has 5MP front cam, and will definitely be optimised for better performance.

Do you think Note 3 is worth using over Note 2? You may tell us anything you think about these devices below.

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Get MIUI 7 FOR INFINIX HOT X507 - 100% SUCCESSFULLY PORTED & Bugless

Shout out to
fredmwaurak Of bbs Infinixmobility Forum for this tut.

For those of you who were having bootloop problems, the issue has been resolved. You can now download the ROM with guarantee of success!!!

After very many, many hours trying to perfect this ROM and clean out all bugs, I am proud to present to you MIUI 7 [5.9.17 – latest] for the Infinix X507. This particular one, has not been easy but I finally made it.

FOR MORE SCREENSHOTS: visit This imgur - MIUI 7 For Infinix Hot Screenshots

MIUI is still on Android KitKat OS so this is for those of you yet to upgrade to the lollipop firmware or you just love MIUI so much, like I do, enough to want to go back to KitKat for it.

I will present you with download link for the ROM. The download is a RAR file which in it, contains the ROM in zip form, the recovery you will be using, [PhilZ Recovery] [You can flash the recovery using either MTK Mobile Uncle Tools or SP Flash Tool, whichever you prefer] and a folder containing Next Launcher and the theme I am using just in case any of you want to use my exact theme. Both my Next Launcher and theme are Premium already paid for apps so you need not worry about ads and the likes.


I repeat, the ROM is bug free but if you encounter any bug, please let me know and I will work at fixing it ASAP.


1. Both SIM Cards working and both have 3G

2. Camera in perfect condition.

3. Battery life optimum.

4. No lags whatsoever.

5. Fully deodexed.

6. RAM usage low.

7. Playstore working [plus it comes with MIUI’s App Store]

8. SIM Toolkit working for both SIMs

How To Install

- Download the ROM from the following link MIUI_v7_5.9.17_Infinix_X507

1. Make a backup of your contacts to a vCard and have it somewhere external like your sdcard or pc.

You will import the vCard after you are done. You can use this app Contacts VCF.

2. Copy the downloaded files to your sdcard

3. Flash the recovery provided with the file. [You might get errors if you try to flash it with CWM or TWRP]

4. Boot into your recovery

5. Go to Backup and Restore and hit Backup to /sdcard

6. Go back and into Wipe and Format Options, scroll down to Clean to Install a New ROM and select that

7. When it’s done, select Install Zip and then choose zip and you can flash the zip you placed in your sdcard.

8. After it’s done and tells you script was successful, go back and go into Wipe and Format Options again but this time, select Wipe Cache

After that's done, select Wipe Dalvik/ART Cache

9. Reboot your Infinix HOT.


CONGRATULATIONS: You are now running the latest MIUI on your INFINIX HOT!

TIPS AND GUIDELINES TO USING MIUI.

Before using MIUI, here are a couple of things you should know about it.

1. Before installing any apps, first of all go to Settings > Additional settings >Privacy > Device administration > Unknown sources and select allow.

2. MIUI already comes pre-rooted so no need to worry about rooting it. When you install an app that requires root access, find the app called Security, open it and you will find Permissions, go in it and there will be three options
a. Autostart –This is where you will select apps you want to autostart with the device, likethe launcher and the theme etc

b. Permissions– You can see what apps have what permissions and revoke them if necessary.

c. Root access– This is where you will come to grant your apps root access. If you open anapp that requires root access, just come here and grant it

NOTE: This is a ported ROM hence is unofficial. If you ever get a notification for an update, DON'T USE THE OTA update. It will get you Redmi Note 3G’s ROM [which is the base ROM of this port] and that will brick your phone if you do.

Again, if you encounter any problems or have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

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How to Enable or disable Google Chrome Material Design on Windows PC

Some people might feel a need to want to change back to former design on their Chrome by disabling the recent Chrome's Material design, this post is here to show us how to go about it.
If you use Google Chrome as your major browser, you must have received an update and become aware that there's now a NEW design on the browser known as Google's MATERIAL DESIGN.

The latest version of Chrome is CHROME 53, and it's basically appearing uniquely different based on Material design from and by Google.

 

But, What is Material Design, on Google Chrome?

For Chrome browser, Material design means Chrome 53’s user interface is flat, and some icons have changed. For some time now, several companies, Microsoft most notably, had brought a complete visual refresh to normal classic Chrome layout via their MicroSoft Edge browser if you look very very well.
Material design on CHROME includes changes like introduction of a Dark Incognito theme, sharp edges of tabs, hamburger menu changes to 3 dots, redesigned pages for Downloads & Extensions, etc. It offers a mouse optimized layout – and the Hybrid layout offers a more spaced-out experience suitable for touch devices. The changes may not be obvious to the eye, but rest assured, they are there.

But fact remains that not everybody may like this, you and some other people may already be used to the previous look of your Chrome, use the steps below:

How to Enable or disable Google Chrome Material Design on Windows PC

To change or revert back to your original design on Chrome 53, in your address Bar type chrome://flags into the address bar.

2. After that, Press Ctrl+F, type “Material Design”, the press Enter.
3. Now, you will see a setting Material Design in the browser’s top chrome. Change it from Default to Non-Material, restart the web browser and everything should be back to normal. There’s also an option that says Material Hybrid – it is meant for touch-enabled layout.

For those who love the Material design already, perhaps you'd prefer to see it throughout the entire web browser, not just some aspects of the user interface. You can achieve that.

Still on same settings:

Below the option in YELLOW, “Material Design in the browser’s top chrome”, there’s another option known as “Material Design in the rest of the browser’s native UI”. Click Enable and it should extend the –top-chrome-md setting to secondary user interface.

More flexible features can also be likely unlocked when you go to the  chrome://flags Settings. Note however, that tampering with that it may cause issues with your Chrome browser.

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Infinix HOT 4 (X557) - Unboxing Photos and First Impressions

Infinix Hot 4 as we said few weeks back had been launched into the market, around last week we got a review unit to show to you guys, so we all can see what the device is made of. Like we had said in our previous post, we need have to ring a bell that overtime INFINIX HOT series had done remarkable improvements, I can't say much about Hot 3 but Hot 4 is definitely worth it.

Before we show you the photos of the device, let's have a quick look at the specifications of the smartphone.

 

Infinix Hot 4 - Quick Specs

• Model : Hot 4, Infinix X557
• Display: 5.5inch (720 x 1280 px HD display)
• RAM: 2GB RAM
• Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front camera
• Internal Memory: 16GB ROM, support for upto 32GB micro SD
• CPU: MT6580 (1.3GHz - Quad Core)
• OS: XOS (Based on Android 6 Marshmallow)
• Battery: 4,000mAh
• SIM: Dual SIM micro
• Extras: Finger-print ID, 
• Connection: WiFi, HotSpot, Bluetooth 4.0

Here are the Unboxing Photos of the Infinix Hot 4 smartphone:

Hot 4 arrived with a differently shaped pack, a rectangular one to be precise, and came with same usual items and accessories:

• The phone
• 1x charger head
• 1x USB cable
• 1x pair of earphones
• User manual

As seen below:

The 5.5 inched display device looked pretty neat, although the weight of Hot 4 is NOT so light nor flat, but it was pretty nice to hold. At the top right, there is the 5MP camera, and a tiny red light indicator that I had seen to display only when the battery was low.


The Infinix HOT 4 is clearly the first in the Hot series to feature a finger print scanner, although that feature had first appeared in the Infinix Hot S. Infinix Hot 4 also features a nice 8MP camera right above the scanner with an LED flash at the left.

The back of the black colored model feels very strong and tough too, with a design pattern similar to the first Infinix Hot X507 that debuted 2 years ago.

The right side of the Infinix Hot 4 carries functional buttons, the Volume Up + down keys and the power button. No buttons at the left side.

At the top, you'll find the ear-piece jack, and underneath, you see the charging/USB transfer port.
At the back, after removing the cover, you'll see the device's Dual SIM and Memory card slots, the quality sounding speakers found beneath and featured 4000mAH Non-removable battery.
The battery had been doing great so far.

That's all for now, for those interested in knowing more details about the Hot 4, the device had shown us some really cool things like its 8MP camera abilities (which we are still testing), this is considered as the pros, and of course, it has its cons too, we will come back this week with a full review of the device.

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