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How to backup Whatsapp

Today will show how we can backup whatsapp chats, incase you lose your phone or maybe change to a new phone this backup can come in handy. This tutorial will focus on backing up Whatsapp chats on an Android phone . 1. ONLINE BACKUP 2. OFFLINE BACKUP 1.ONLINE BACKUP a. Tap your "WhatsApp" app to open WhatsApp. You can backup WhatsApp from within its settings menu. (To backup whatsapp online to a cloud server, your android must be synchronised to a google account) b. Tap your whatsapp's menu button. The three horizontal dots in the corner. c. Tap the "Settings" option. d. Tap the "Chats" tab. This will open your Chats preferences. e. Tap "Chat backup". From here, you have a few options. But under this section we are focusing on the following;         +Back up to Google Drive" - Backup your chats to Google Drive. f. Tap "Back up to Google Drive". This will prompt you to choose a backup f...

Taking a Screenshot (Windows Phone)

The Complete Guide to Taking Screenshots on Windows Phone (All Versions) Windows Phone Screenshot Methods by Version 1. Identifying Your Windows Phone Version Before proceeding, determine your OS version: Swipe left to  App list Tap  Settings  →  About Select  More info Check  "Software"  entry: Windows Phone 8 : Uses physical button combo Windows Phone 8.1 : Uses different button combo Note: Windows 10 Mobile uses same method as 8.1 Screenshot Instructions For Windows Phone 8 (2012 Release) Button Combination: 🔘  Windows Logo Button  + 🔘  Power Button Steps: Navigate to the screen you want to capture Press and hold  the Windows button (center bottom) While holding , press the  Power/Lock button Release both when screen dims (with camera shutter sound) Find screenshot in  Photos → Albums → Screenshots For Windows Phone 8.1/10 Mobile (2014+) Button Combination: 🔘  Power Button  + 🔘  Volume Up Steps: Open ...

How to Sync Android Contacts With Gmail

As indicated in the previous article " Safe Keeping your Contacts " in this post I will illustrate how to sync contacts to Gmail account . First things first, make sure you have a working internet connection. And a Gmail account logged in on the phone. 1 Hit your Android menu button and select "System settings. "     2 Select "Accounts & Sync" from the options available there.  This will be listed under "Personal."     3 Click the your desired email to sync under Accounts label.  Click on the Gmail option. This is the symbol with the blue background and the "g." You can check the icon with the green circular arrows to the right to make sure the active sync is on for gmail.     4 Tap "Sync Gmail. " You can also sync other aspects for Gmail such as photos, books, movies, and so on.     5 Click on the other options that you want to sync even your Contacts.    

Safe keeping your contacts

The Complete Guide to Backing Up & Restoring Your Phone Contacts Why Proper Contact Backup is Essential Losing your contacts can happen easily through: 📱 Phone damage or loss 🔄 Switching to a new device 💾 SIM card limitations (only stores ~250 contacts) 🔄 Factory resets Modern solutions go beyond SIM storage to protect your valuable connections. Here's your comprehensive guide to safeguarding contacts. Method 1: Export to VCF File (Universal Solution) Step-by-Step Backup Process Open Contacts App Launch your default contacts/phonebook application Access Export Function Tap the  ⋮ (menu)  → Select  "Import/Export" Choose  "Export to storage"  (internal/SD card) Create Backup File Select  all contacts  or specific groups Confirm export → Creates  "contacts.vcf"  file File saved in:  /storage/emulated/0/  or  /SD_CARD/ Secure Your Backup Copy the  .vcf file  to: Computer Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) Seco...

Quickie tips

Rooted Phones: The Ultimate Guide to Supercharged Android Devices What is a Rooted Phone? A rooted Android phone is one where users have gained  administrative (superuser) privileges , allowing complete control over the operating system. This is similar to "jailbreaking" on iPhones but offers even deeper system access. Key Capabilities of a Rooted Phone: ✔ Remove pre-installed bloatware ✔ Install custom ROMs and kernels ✔ Overclock CPU/GPU for better performance ✔ Block all ads system-wide ✔ Backup entire system partitions ✔ Tweak system UI beyond normal limits Why Root Your Android Phone? Performance Benefits Maximize hardware potential  (CPU/GPU/RAM optimization) Force enable hidden network bands  for better connectivity Disable background processes  that slow down your device Customization Freedom Complete theming control  (change every system icon/font) Gesture controls  beyond manufacturer limits Modify system animations and transitions Advanced Featur...