Find lost Smartphone using Google’s Android Device Manager!

If you are unable to Find lost Smartphone and you haven’t loaded any app into your smartphone then you need not to worry as there is one method using which we can find your lost Android smartphone and that is by using Google’s Android Device Manager. If your phone is stolen or you have misplaced it anywhere in your home you can use Google’s Android Device Manger to find it.

All the Android smartphones come with Google Play installed in it. When you use Google Play for the first time on your Android smartphone or even on your tablet, Google installs Android device manager in your smartphone or tablet without your knowledge.

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How to Activate Android Device Manager

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Follow the steps below to activate Android device manager on your smartphone or tablet.

•  Go to Settings
•  Then move to Security
•  Then move to Device Administrators
• You will see some apps there and the first one would be Android Device Manager
•  Tap on it and Activate it

Once you have activated Android device manager on your smartphone, you need to go to your web browser and follow the steps to find your lost Android device.

Visit the Google Play home by clicking on this link

• You will see a Gear icon on the top right corner
• Click on it and you will see Android device manager
•  Click on Android device manager
•  Once Android device manager is opened in your web browser it will automatically contact your device. The map of your country will be displayed on your web browser.
•  Once Android Device Manager has located your smartphone you will see its location on Google Maps and the distance it is away from you right now.

Now you will have  three options there.

1Ring the Device:

This feature will ring your smartphone at fill volume for 5 minutes even if it is silent. Unfortunately the device won’t ring if it is switched off.

2.Lock the Device:

This feature will lock your Android smartphone and will be provided a new password to access it. You can set your desired password on your lost smartphone.

3.Erase all Data :

Using this feature all the data which is present in your Android smartphone will be deleted which will include images, music or other files. However it won’t delete the contents of your SD card and Android device manager won’t work once you have erased all the data. It will Factory reset your smartphone.

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Apps to Find lost Smartphone

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If you are looking for an app which can find lost Smartphone then we suggest you to check Android Lost, a great app which will remotely control your lost Android smartphone.

Alternatively to Find lost Smartphone you can always have Find my Phone as a Secondary Option.

Hidden Android Secret Codes that you must know!

We all know that Android is one of the leading Mobile Operating system. Almost Every House atleast have 1 Android mobile. We all love to Tweak and play tricks with Android Smartphones. Each day we tend to learn More and more about Android Smartphones.

The Popularity of Android is just not because it is Owned by Google but also there are Tons of apps available in Google Play Store for almost every task you can think of.

You might be Well Versed with Android Operating system but you might not know Some Hidden Android Secret Codes that you used to Explore more about android.

Today I will share some Cool Hidden Android Secret Codes that will help you to know more about your Android smartphone and will ease up your Different tasks

Hidden Android Secret Codes

*#*#778O#*#* = Factory Data Reset

*#*#I472365#*#* = Quick GPS Test

*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#*  = Audio Test

*#*#2664#*#* = Touch Screen Test

#’#273283*255*663282*#*#* = Backup Media Files

*#*#0283#*#* = Packet Loopback Test 

*2767*3855# = Reinstalls The Phones Firmware & Format Your Phone

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* = WireIess Lan Test

*#*# 1575#*#* = Different GPS Test

*#*#4636#*#*‘ = Complete Information About your Phone

*#*#2663#*#* = Touch Screen Version

*#*#232337#*# = Displays bluetooth Device Address

*#*#4986*2650468#*#* = PDA, Phone. Hardware, RF Call Date

*#*#44336#*#* = Displays Build Time

*#06# = Displays IMEI Number

*#*#8255#*#* = Google Talk Service Monitoring

*#*#I I I I#*#*   |  *‘#*#2222#*#* = FTA Software Version FTA | Hardware \/ersion

*#*#3264#*#* = Rom version

*#*#23233I#‘*#* = bluetooth Test

*#*# 1234#’#’ = PDA and Phone Firmware Info

*#*#0*#*#*= LCD Display Test

*#*#0842#*#* Vibration and Backlight Test

*#*#0588#*#* = Proximity Sensor Test

*#*#232338#*#* = Wi-Fi Mac Address

*#*#7262626#*#*= Field Test 

*#*#34971539#*#* = Camera Update

*#*#19732840#*#* = Enable Test Mode

So the Above List Consists of almost 27 Android secret Codes that you might have not known but Since i have shared them here now you are aware of them. So use them whenever you Wish to Check and explore more about your Phone.

Whatsapp Web – Use Whatsapp in Google Chrome Browser!!

We all Know that we Can Use Whatsapp on our Windows PC using Android Emulators like Bluestacks. That is an old story Right? But Now you can Use Your favorite Messaging app on your Google Chrome Browser too. Lately we have seen many updates in Whatsapp like 2 blue Ticks that shows read receipt. This time They have announced that Whatsapp will be available as Web Client for Google Chrome Users.

Unfortunately if you are a Firefox Fanboy, then you might just want to use Google Chrome to use Whatsapp in Google Chrome Browser. Likewise, IOS Users will also not be able to use the Web client. Ok, so now Lets jump in to the point see some Steps to use Whatsapp web Client.

 Before moving on with the Steps let us first have a look at things you will need.

• Latest Version of whatsapp installed in your Android.
• Google Chrome Browser Installed on your PC.
• Internet Connection in your Phone & PC.

Step 1: Click Here or Copy paste this URL https://web.whatsapp.com in the address bar of your Chrome browser and hit Enter. 

 Step 2: You will see QR Code which you will have to Scan from your Phone, So open Whatsapp on your Android, Go to Menu > Whatsapp Web and Scan that QR Code on your Computer Screen. If you don’t see Whatsapp Web option then you need to Update your Whatsapp.

Step 3: Thats it you just need to Scan that QR Code to pair Whatsapp on your Phone and Whatsapp Web Client. If everything goes Right, then now you will be able to see your Messages on your Web Client in Google Chrome.

Remember to have UptoDate Version of Whatsapp on your Phone and also Keep in mind that your phone needs to be connected to internet in order to send and receive messages in your Web Client.

Before you Go:

I would like to Share Couple of Pro tips that will make your experience better of using Whatsapp in Google Chrome.

Pro Tip 1: Make a Desktop application of Whatsapp Web. Simply Go to https://web.whatsapp.com , Then Click on 3 lines which are at right top corner of your Browser which says Customize and Control Google Chrome.

Now Scroll down and hover your mouse on More tools then Click on Create Application Shortcuts, a pop up will ask you where you want to store it on Desktop or Start menu or both. Select any of your Choice and Click on Create.

Thats it now you have it !!!

Pro Tip 2: Pin the Web Client tab in your Chrome, Again just go to https://web.whatsapp.com, Once loaded, Right click on that tab and select “Pin Tab”, now that tab will be pinned to extreme left of your Computer Screen. You will also be able to see Notification Bubble on that pinned tab whenever you receive a new Message.

To unpin the tab, just right click on it again and click on Unpin the tab.

So that is it for now, You learned how to Use Whatsapp in Google Chrome using Whatsapp web Client and Couple of Pro tip which i hope you will like it. So let me know what do you think about this update by whatsapp in the Comments below.

Top 50 Command Prompt Commands That Every Windows User Should Know!

Command Prompt Program is one of the most powerful programs in your Window PC. You can control your whole PC from this utility.

Here I make a list of some top cmd command that works in your Window 7 or Window 10 PC.

You can easily launch the program and do your work faster from learning these Command Prompt Commands.

Top 50 Run Commands for Window 7/10

Description	Command
Add Hardware	hdwwiz.cpl
Add / Remove Programs	appwiz.cpl
Accessibility Options	access.cpl
Administrative Tools	control admintools
Automatic Updates	wuaucpl.cpl
AC3 Filter (if installed)	ac3filter.cpl
Calculator	calc
Display Properties	control desktop
Properties of the display (2)	desk.cpl
Fonts folder windows	fonts
Fonts	control fonts
Folder Options	control folders
Manager vérirficateur drivers	check
Verification of signatures of files	sigverif
Partition manager	diskpart
Checking disk	chkdsk
Character	charmap
Certificate Manager	certmgr.msc
Wizard file transfer Bluethooth	fsquirt
Command Prompt	cmd
Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
System Information	dxdiag
Disk Defragmenter	dfrg.msc
Disk Cleanup	cleanmgr
Disk Management	diskmgmt.msc
Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
Properties display (tab "appearance" )	control color
Keyboard Properties	control keyboard
Logout	logoff
Local Security Settings	secpol.msc
Screen Keyboard	OSK
Power Options	powercfg.cpl
Password manager (if present)	Password.cpl
Properties of the mouse	control mouse
Notepad	notepad
Manager links	packager
Task Manager	taskmgr
Turn off windows (shutdown)	shutdown
Sounds and Audio Devices	mmsys.cpl
Removable Storage	ntmsmgr.msc
Wordpad	write
Microsoft Magnifier	magnify
User Accounts	nusrmgr.cpl
Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
System Properties	sysdm.cpl
Properties of the mouse (2)	main.cpl
Monitor performance	perfmon.msc
Private Character Editor	eudcedit
Printers and Faxes	control printers
Help	help