Automatically Delete the Useless Photos From WhatsApp

WhatsApp is most popular platform for sending SMS, photos and video but after a month of usage it take lots of space in our mobile phone. We all have friends and relative who continuously forward us motivation quote and funny images they've received from their own network. If you're added in WhatsApp groups by friends, then you'll get tons of SMS, images or videos. You've an option to mute WhatsApp group but the downloaded images would still take up precious space on your mobile phone. 

How to Delete the Useless WhatsApp Photos Automatically

Either you can open the media folder of WhatsApp and delete the entire folder containing images but it delete all photos, or use a third party App called Magic Cleaner. 

Magic Cleaner App, scans the media folder of WhatsApp and automatically detects all the junk images including video screen grabs, cartoons, screenshots and other images with overlay text. It requires an active Internet connection because the photo analysis is done on Siftr servers and not locally on the mobile phone. 

Download and install the Magic Cleaner App from Google Play Store. Open Magic Cleaner and tap on me to start analyzing your photos. It will analysis 500 photos in single run and give an option to delete junk photos found. If you would like to delete more images, you can either need to invite a friend to use the app or wait for a day.

Best Time Saving Android Shortcuts

When it comes to getting things done on mobile, you can never be fast enough. Whether you're just getting started with Android device or a daily user, these are the Android shortcuts you should be using right now. 

   
#1. Reject calls with a text
On most Android phones, this option is available in the phone App > Settings > Call blocking > Quick responses. You'll see the call reject messages like "Can't talk now, What's up?", "I'll call you right back", "I'll call you later", "Can't talk now, call me later?" or you can edit custom message with your own writing style. 

#2. Quickly open the camera

If you're running a Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), then you can launch the camera instantly by tapping the power button twice while the phone is asleep.
 
Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P: double-tap power button.
Samsung devices : double-tap the physical Home button.
LG V10: double-tap the volume down button.
Moto G 2015: twist your wrist with the device in hand.

#3. Bypass unlocking your phone

You can now set "Safe" locations in which your device will remain unlocked. Leave that zone, and your device will lock and require your security code or pattern to be entered.

Launch the Settings app > select Security from the list > tap Smart Lock followed by Trusted places.

#4. Add Contact Widgets
Press and hold on your Home screen, choose Widgets, and then look for the Contacts 1x1 widget. Tapping this shortcut loads a contact's details, letting you call, text, or email without scrolling through your address book.

#5. Enable "OK, Google" Everywhere

Open Google Now app by either swiping up on the home button or long pressing it, go to menu > Settings > select Voice and tap "OK Google detection", toggle the From any screen option on. Say the magic words three times and you're set. As a bonus, this little exercise will let you use the trusted voice option in Smart Lock.

#6. Refresh a Webpage

If you want to reload the current web page in Chrome browser, just tug down on the page. Once you've tugged hard enough, a spinning refresh icon will appear below the Chrome toolbar—and within a few seconds, the page will reload. 

#7. Do not disturb mode

You can silence incoming calls, chats, notifications and other alerts on any daily schedule your choose. Press and hold the volume down button in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, to activate "Do not disturb mode". To deactivate the Do not disturb mode, simply press and hold the volume up button. 

#8. Screenshot

To take screenshot, Just press hold the power and volume down buttons until you hear the "Click". In Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Press and hold the Home button to launch Now on Tap, then tap the Share button to the left of the Google button. 

#9. Fast typing
In Google keyboard, tap the "?123" button to get special character and number. If you want to capitalize a letter beyond the first character of a sentence, just double click on the caps-lock key (the up-facing arrow to the left of letter z). Long-press any number in Google keyboard to get a pop-up list of common fractions involving that figure. 

How to Install OTA Update in Android Without Losing Root

By default, Android doesn't give you access to the root account which function like the Administrator account on Windows. Rooting is the process of enabling access to the root account, that enable you to install unapproved apps by Google, update the OS, replace the firmware, overclock or under clock the processor etc. Android OTA updates will refuse to run on rooted devices, if you update the Android device to latest version it will restore partition back to its factory state and removing the su binary. 

How to Install an Android OTA Update Without Losing Root

Step 1. When you get notification that there's an update available for your device, download it but don't install it. 

Step 2. Download and install the latest version of FlashFire beta, it should automatically detect the update file and ask if you want to generate the actions to flash it. Go ahead and click "OK".

Note : If you've a custom recovery like TWRP installed in your Android device, FlashFire will back it up before starting the process, and restore it afterwards. 

Step 3. Click the "Flash" button, it will shows a warning that it can take a bit of time for FlashFire to load, and a couple of black screen may appear, go ahead and tap "OK" again. 

Step 4. Now FlashFire will reboot and you'll see a myriad of scrolling text on the display. When it finished, it will reboot again with the update flashed and root restored. 

What to do, if Flashing the OTA update will Fail

Download the factory image for your device and copy the image's.tgz file to your phone's internal storage or SD card. Open FlashFire and select "Flash firmware package", a pop up windows will open and select the file you just move into internal storage or SD card. 

Now FlashFire will scan the archive to verify its contents, if you've a custom recovery and want to keep it that way, simply de-select the "recovery" option. Once you're ready to flash, just tap the checkmark in the upper right corner. You'll again be presented with the list of actions before it proceeds as described in the step 2.

How to Reduce Internet Data Usage in Android Mobile Phone

Mobile Internet service providers companies are advertising unlimited data plans but in most cases they have a limit of 2GB.  Most of the user were surprised, when they get a sms "Mobile data is low", even they don't use huge amount of data on their Android Mobile Phone. There are many reasons like data hungry application installed in mobile, uploading high resolution images to Facebook, running background apps, auto-updating apps etc. 

In Android mobile phone, thanks to plenty of data-restricting settings. With the proper configurations, you'll find yourself using data at a much slower rate. 

#1. Restrict Background Data

Background data means Internet data used by apps when you're not actually using an app such as email syncing, feeds updating, weather widgets and so on. To restrict background data in Android for all apps, go to Settings > Data Usage > Restrict Background Data or for individual apps in Settings > Apps (depending on which version of Android you have). 

You can also change your sync settings for Google services in Settings > Accounts > Google > select the account and then un-check the services you don't want to sync automatically.

#2. Compress Chrome Browser Pages

Just launch Chrome, tap the three dots in the top right corner, go to Settings and click on "Data Saver". This alone can save you 30-35% of your mobile browser data consumption.

 
#3. Update apps on Wi-Fi only

Go to Google Play Store, tap Settings > Auto-Update Apps tap either "Do not auto-update apps" or "Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only". To manage individual apps, go to My Apps, select an app and then tap menu to check or un-check Auto-update.

#4. Opera Browser Video Compression

If you're frequently watching video, simply download the Opera browser, go to Settings > Data Savings and tick the box that says "Video Compression". This setting not only saves you data, but also videos are more likely to load faster. 

#5. Download Opera Max

Opera Max encrypts data for all apps on your device when you’re connected to a mobile data network. Install the app and it will take over, routing all apps’ traffic through Opera’s servers so it can be compressed to save your data allowance.
Opera Max can also compress videos in addition to photos, web pages, and other types of data. 

This application also provides you with an overview of the apps using data and allows you to block them from using that precious data. This service is free, and is the best solution for compressing your Android phone’s data usage. To “recharge” Opera Max, you’re asked to occasionally watch an advertisement — that’s the price of a free service.

#6. Uninstall Facebook App

Facebook is one of the biggest consumers of data, so uninstall it. Just open Facebook in Chrome, open the overflow menu and select "Add to Home Screen". You can use this home shortcut to open the Facebook directly without using any app.

#7. Identify And Remove High Data Consuming Apps

Go to Settings > Data Usage, you can get a look at the apps which are consuming the most data both in the foreground and background. Just remove the apps which you don't find useful and consuming more data. 

#8. Avoid High Quality Streaming Content

Either you can store music and video into your mobile phone or stream video in low quality. Go to settings and set quality at lower rates likewise you can decrease resolution in YouTube and other video streaming apps.

#9. Cache or Preloaded Data

You can use an app like Pocket to save interesting web pages and access them later anytime you like without needing an Internet connection.

Fire up the Google Maps app when you’re connected to Wi-Fi and select the area you want to save then tap Menu > Make available offline or go to Maps > My Places > Offline and tap New offline map before selecting the area you want. You can also review your offline maps via Maps > My Places > Offline.

You can try Nokia's map to get a navigation that does offer offline turn by turn directions. 

#10. Download Gmail attachments on Wi-Fi

Google allows you to automatically download Gmail attachments over Wi-Fi. If you’re a daily user of the Gmail app, this toggle could help you save big on network data!

To enable this setting:

Gmail menu > Settings > youremail@gmail.com > (Data Usage) Download attachments.

#11. Disable Auto-Play Video on Facebook

To avoid unintentionally downloading these videos:

Facebook Left Navigational Panel > Settings > (General Settings) Auto-Play videos on Wi-Fi only 

#12. Some More Tips

• Use "YouTube offline" service whenever you want to watch a particular video multiple times.

• Don't clear System Cache.

• Stop using Task Killers because some task killers dump the cache of apps the kill.

• Turn off Mobile Data when Not in use.

• While streaming in youtube Ensure that you are watching videos in SD quality. follow this steps below to enable this setting. Touch Youtube Menu> Settings>General>Limit Mobile Data Usage> keep it Selected.

• Download data in advance whenever you get free wi-fi.

Do you know, any other tips for reducing data usage on Android? Let us know in the comments.