How to enable Android 5.0 battery saving mode

As you've probably heard by now, Android 5.0 Lollipop has brought along a built-in battery saving mode called, drumroll please: Battery Saver. It's super easy to turn on, but if you didn't know it was there, you might not know where to find i. So we're going to show you how to enable battery saving mode in Android 5.0.

Battery Saver enabled on the Nexus 5 with Android 5.0 Lollipop. © ANDROIDPIT

How to enable battery saving mode in Android 5.0

Not surprisingly, the switch is contained in the Battery section of the Settings. So hit the Settings on your device, open up the Battery section and look for the action overflow menu in the top right hand corner. It's the three little stacked dots. You'll see the magical battery Saver listed there. Go ahead and tap it. You know you want to. The following screenshots are from a Nexus 5 running stock Android, so things may be slightly different on your device, but it shouldn't be too hard to find.

Head to Settings and Battery, where you'll find Battery Saver as an option. © ANDROIDPIT

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In the Battery Saver section you'll see a few things. First up there's a switch to enable battery saving mode on your device. When you flip the switch you'll see that your status and navigation bars (the top and bottom of the screen) turn orange. This lets you know instantly that the mode is enabled (but not necessarily engaged).

You can choose at which point to engage Battery Saver. © ANDROIDPIT

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Underneath the switch is a section that lets you determine when Battery Saver comes on: never, at 5% battery or at 15% battery remaining. If you're the kind of person to let your battery die completely then you might want to opt for 15% so you get longer out of each and every charge. If you're never all that far away from a charging point then having that last 5% optimized will scrape you through until you can plug in and juice up. When you are charging Battery Saver is automatically disengaged.

Status and navigation bars turn orange when Battery Saver is enabled, and there's an icon in the dock. You'll also have a persistant notification that lets you disable Battery Saver in an instant. © ANDROIDPIT

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Now, in case you have no clue what the Battery Saver mode even does, it's pretty simple: it limits all the extraneous stuff your phone does. You'll lose haptic feedback and vibrations, background data will be disabled, syncing will be turned off and device performance will be throttled. It's feasible that in future this list will be expanded to include optional settings like we've seen in some flagship devices this year. But between Lollipop optimizations and Battery Saver, you can expect to start getting at least an additional 90 minutes of battery life out of your phone.

What do you think of a stock battery saving mode? Just how much battery life is enough?

 

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In-app messaging returns to Facebook so you can ditch Facebook Messenger

Facebook gets a lot wrong in many people's eyes, and the decision to force users to send messages through the dedicated Facebook Messenger app was one such thing. Now it seems that Facebook has reinstated in-app messaging so there is no need to have the separate Facebook Messenger app installed. This is great news for anyone who is running low on storage, but it will also be welcomed by Facebook users who want to take care of everything with a single app and avoid the battery drain associated with Facebook Messenger.

Banish Facebook Messenger once and for all with these handy tips. © ANDROIDPIT

If you're not keen on chat heads, this could be the news you have been waiting for. You can now drop Facebook Messenger and handle all of your chats from within the Facebook app itself – just uninstall the Messenger app and then clear the Facebook cache. Head to Settings and move to the Application manager, open Facebook settings and click the Clear cache button.

When you next launch the Facebook app, you may be prompted to sign back into your account, but you'll then be able to conduct chats without switching apps – although you will encounter a nag screen encouraging you to install Facebook Messenger again. A lot of people have had luck using this method but there is a workaround if you try it and run into problems.

Free up valuable space by ditching Facebook Messenger in favor of in-app messaging. © ANDROIDPIT

Over on XDA Developers, AntaresOne has created an app called Facebook Chat Re-Enabler. Download the app on your phone or tablet, and install it. Fire up Facebook, switch to the chat section and you can enjoy in-app messaging once again – this time without the annoyance of a nag screen.

Will you drop Facebook Messenger in favor of in-app messaging, or are you a fan of keeping things separate?

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How to downgrade a Nexus to an older version of Android

Android 5.0 Lollipop is rolling out like nobody's business, from Motorolas and Nexuses to LG G3s. But, if my ears don't deceive me, not everyone is thrilled about the Android 5.0 update and I even got asked today how to downgrade a Nexus 5 back to Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I love Lollipop, but I totally get the fear of the new, especially when we're talking about potentially bug-ridden new Android firmware, so if you're feeling stuck with the Lollipop update, here's how to downgrade to Android KitKat on a Nexus.

We'll show you how to downgrade a Nexus if you don't want Android 5.0 yet. © ANDROIDPIT

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How to downgrade a Nexus

It's pretty simple really. It's basically the reverse of what you do if you're impatient and can't wait for an update to arrive: you force it manually. While some devices, like Samsungs running Knox, don't let you easily downgrade, Nexus devices are different: you're free to do whatever you choose whenever you like. So how do you do it?

One of the joys of a Nexus is the ease with which you can choose your firmware. © ANDROIDPIT

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First up, you need the factory image for the Android version you want. In this case we're going to use Android 4.4.4 KitKat for the Nexus 5 – but you can substitute any Nexus device and any Android version you like. If you want to downgrade a Nexus 4 to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean you can do that too. As you can probably guess, this process will wipe the contents of your phone clean, so make sure you have a backup of your apps and data before proceeding.

For this tutorial we'll download the Android 4.4.4 factory image for the Nexus 5 from Google's Developer Blog. Save this to your computer.

This is the factory image page for the Nexus 5 on Google's Developer Blog. © ANDROIDPIT

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How to downgrade a Nexus

1. Once you've got the factory image on your PC, you want to download ADB Tools (if you don't already have it) to your PC as well.

2. Move the factory image file into the ADB Tools folder and unpack it.

3. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your Nexus. If it isn't, go to Settings > Developer Options and check the box next to USB Debugging. If you don't see the Developer Options section, go to About Phone and repeatedly tap the Build Number until you see the notification pop up. Then back up to Settings and you'll see it at the bottom. Now, check USB Debugging.

4. If you need instructions on unlocking the bootloader, check this Nexus 5 Android 5.0 install tutorial.

5. Now, put your hand over your heart and say: ''I swear I've done a backup already.'' If you're lying, go do a backup!

6. Turn your Nexus off.

This is Fastboot on the Nexus 5. / © AndroidPIT

7. Press and hold Power and the Volume Down button to enter Fastboot mode. If you have a custom recovery installed you will be able to use the volume buttons to select Recovery Mode and press the Power button to confirm.

8. If you've got stock recovery, when you see the Android chilling out on its back, press the Power button and quickly press the Volume Up button to enter Recovery. From Recovery Mode you navigate with the volume buttons and confirm with the Power button.

This is ClockworkMod on the Nexus 5. Your recovery may look different. © ANDROIDPIT

9. Scroll down to ''wipe cache partition'' and hit Power to confirm.

10. Scroll to wipe date/factory reset and hit Power to confirm.

11. Now, connect your Nexus 5 to your PC with a USB cable.

12. Open up the ADB Tools folder and find the flash-all.bat file and double click it. Once it has done its thing your Nexus will reboot with whatever version of Android you just flashed on it.. Proceed through setup and restore your apps and data to enjoy the KitKat fun once again.

Flash-all.bat is the one file to rule them all. © ANDROIDPIT

Note: Of course, once you're back on KitKat, you're going to get over-the-air update notifications. You can simply ignore these.

Have you ever downgraded your Nexus?

 

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12 things not to do with your Android smartphone

Your Android phone is many things: one of your most precious possessions, a statement of who you are, and maybe even the place where you keep your secrets. And yet many of us don’t protect our phones properly, or we do daft things that could do serious damage to our data or our reputations. What shouldn’t you do with your smartphone?

Wrapping your phone in confectionery is probably a bad idea. / © ANDROIDPIT

According to Paul Simon there are fifty ways to leave your lover, including “hop on the bus, Gus” and “make a new plan, Stan”. What would the list be like if he were singing about phones rather than partners? Would his Android anthem include such advice as “don’t forget to lock the screen, Gene”? Er, probably not, and it’d probably be rubbish - but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a sensible list of things you really shouldn’t do with your smartphone. Here are some of our favourites.

Don’t forget to lock the screen, Gene

A lockable phone is a happy phone - and there are stacks of great lockscreen apps. / © ANDROIDPIT

The more we do on our phones, the more damage someone can do if they can get access to it - and one of the simplest ways to secure your phone is to lock it. There’s no shortage of great lockscreen apps on Android, and many of them add useful features as well as security.

Remember to update, Kate

It can be hard keeping tabs on which devices get Android updates, but it’s worth paying attention: each new version of Android is mightier than the last. Google Play Services keep the guts of your device current, but the big updates can make your phone feel brand new all over again.

Don’t charge it over USB, Dee

Remember: chargers good. Laptops bad. / © AndroidPIT

Chargers are not created equal: plugging your phone into your computer’s USB port doesn’t deliver as much juice as when you use a dedicated charger.

Don’t forget to back it up, Chuck

Your life is on your phone. Imagine how you’d feel if you lost the device and it took all your precious photos and top secret world domination plans with it. Backing up isn’t hard, and it’s a very necessary thing to do. As our Kris puts it, “getting good backup habits is like having good dental habits. It may not be the sexiest activity, but the alternative is far worse.”

Don’t store it all online, Caroline

Kris again: “If something happens to your cloud provider, what happens to your data? When MegaUpload shut down a while back there was a whole lot of uploaded data that simply vanished into thin air.” Cloud storage is a great thing, but whether data is in your device or on a faraway server if it matters to you, you should ensure that there’s more than one copy of it in circulation.

Don’t let it overheat, Pete

Don't try this one at home. / © OnePlus

We’ve seen stacks of stories about exploding Android phones, and while the culprit is usually a badly made no-name knock-off battery or charger there are still charging issues you should consider. It’s a very bad idea to leave your phone somewhere warm when it’s charging, regularly  letting your battery run to nearly zero is bad for its longevity and you should disconnect it when it’s fully charged. More tips here.

Don’t leave the screen exposed, Jose

Gorilla Glass is great, but it can only do so much: while it takes a lot to break or seriously damage a smartphone screen, it also takes a lot of money to replace one if it does get damaged. Screen protectors and cases are a kind of gadget insurance: they’re worth buying because the potential costs of not using them are enormous.

Don’t leave it in the rain, Jane

Sony Xperia Z3 users can skip this one, because their phones are dishwasher-proof, but if your phone isn’t waterproof then dampness and extreme humidity are to your phone what sunlight and stakes are to Dracula. Water damage is one of the most common kinds of smartphone damage [http://www.androidpit.com/smartphones-dropped-in-toilet-buy-xperia-z3-or-galaxy-active], and even water resistant devices can only stay submerged for so long.

Don’t keep photos of your bits, Fritz

If your pics are less family-friendly, don't leave them in your photo gallery. / © ANDROIDPIT

Everybody loves taking selfies, but if your shots are of the, ahem, intimate variety then it’s a very good idea to ensure they’re not in your photo gallery when you pass the phone to a friend, employer or church minister.

Don’t buy it on a plan, Jan

The worst way to buy a cutting-edge smartphone is on a monthly contract: as we discovered with the Moto X 2014, there’s a good chance of massive discounts within a few months of launch. The combination of SIM-only contracts and a little patience pays dividends.

Don’t let them see your tracks, Jack

If you’ve been using your phone to look at things you shouldn’t, such as, er, top-secret Christmas shopping you’ve been doing, you really don’t want anybody else to see the endless pages of red hot wrapping paper and saucy kindling that you’ve been looking at. The good news is that clearing your browsing history couldn’t be easier. Here’s how to do it.

Don’t install dodgy apps, chaps

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Almost all mobile malware targets Android - and in particular, it targets Android users who don’t pay attention to what they’re downloading and who frequent less reputable sources of apps. If you’re sideloading apps from Pirate Pete’s World of Warez, you’re asking for trouble.

What do you think? Are there any smartphone no-nos we've missed?

 

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How to fix the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped error

From the Nexus 5 to the Galaxy S4, there is one problem that often arises on your phone which is a real pain and that’s when you suddenly receive an error message saying "the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped" or "com.google.process.gapps has stopped unexpectedly". Regardless of which device you use, this is actually quite a simple thing to fix. Here are the most effective solutions to fix com.google.process.gapps has stopped.

You don't have to suffer from this popup any more. © ANDROIDPIT

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Clear cache for the app in question

If you notice that the error message pops up repeatedly when you try to launch a particular app, then chances are that it is the cause of the problem. You can go to Settings > Apps and find the app in question. From here you can clear the cache and see if the problem persists. If that still doesn't help you can clear the data for the app, but this means you will lose any app data (passwords, game progress, chats etc), so you might want to back up your app data first.

If that still doesn't help, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This was the solution for the com.process.gapps has stopped error when everyone made the jump to Android KitKat: it was just an issue with SwiftKey. Simply uninstalling and reinstalling SwiftKey cleared it right up.

After clearing the app cache and data, try uninstalling and reinstalling for the fix. © ANDROIDPIT

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Disable Download Manager

Other than clearing the cache and the data for a particular app or even uninstalling your recently downloaded apps, there’s another quick way to get a solution, especially if you don't which app is causing the issue. First you will go into the settings of your Android smartphone or tablet. This can be reached either through the pull down notifications bar or in the app drawer.

Once in here, find and tap on Application Manager, Applications or Apps (depending on what it’s called on your device), found under the device subcategory of the main Settings page. When you land in the Applications Manager, swipe right to left to get to ‘All’ applications and then look for Download Manager and tap it to open (this is the app with the Android as a logo).

The first option is easy, but wouldn't be apparent for a first time user. © AndroidPIT

The app info for Downloads (on my Galaxy S3) and Download Manager is a bit different than other apps, because the uninstall button is replaced with a disable button. To fix the com.google.process.gapps has stopped error, you simply need to press disable and then enable it once again.

Another solution for your gapps error problems. © AndroidPIT

Reset app preferences

Another option would be to go to the Settings and then Applications Manager and again swipe to ‘All’ apps. This time however, you will press on the soft menu key or the on-screen menu key on the bottom left of your device (or the action overflow menu button on-screen in the top right, depending on your device). Here you will select ‘Reset app preferences’ which will bring the settings of all apps back to square one.

How often do you see this error message? Did you know how to fix it?

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Warning! OTA update for Android 5.0 Lollipop will fail on modified devices

Android 5.0 Lollipop has been available as an OTA update for a number of devices for a few days now. Devices like the Nexus 5, Moto X and LG G3 already have access to the OTA update, and many more handsets are in line to receive it. But a change to the way the update process works means that for phones and tablets that have been modified, the OTA update will not work.

If you're having trouble with an Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA update, a reflash may be needed. © ANDROIDPIT

The update script used to upgrade from one version of Android to another has been changed. Now, rather than checking and updating individual files, the script looks at a device's system partition as a whole. This, as Android Police points out, means that anyone who has rooted or modified their Android phone or tablet in any way will find that the OTA update will fail.

However, this does not mean that all is lost. While slightly annoying, if you have modified your system partition all you need to do is reflash your device with a stock Android image. With this done you can then reattempt the OTA update and it should be successful.

Another option is to manually upgrade to Lolliop. Factory images for Android 5.0 Lollipop are available for some Nexus devices – we've looked at how you can install the update on a Nexus 5 and how to upgrade a Nexus 7 – and images will be made available for other handsets in the coming weeks and months.

Did you run into problems performing an OTA upgrade?

 

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Have an Inbox by Gmail question? Ask on our App Profile page

You may have heard of Inbox by Gmail, the new emailing app by Google that you need an invitation to be able to install on your phone. You may be wondering how to get it, or perhaps how to use it once you do! Thankfully you can ask us. We’ve got a team of App Experts that will help you with any Inbox by Gmail enquiry right on our Inbox by Gmail App Profile page.

Have a problem or question concerning Inbox by Gmail? Ask on your App Profile page.  / © Google

Helping you is just our thing! The other day David Ferdinand asked us how he could get an Inbox by Gmail invite. And then Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, he got an answer that helped him join the elite of Inbox by Gmail users and enjoying the bundles, highlights, reminders and other great features it has to offer.

Do you have a Inbox by Gmail question? Let us know in the Inbox by Gmail App Profile page.

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Google Nexus 9 review: a glass half full

The Nexus 9, Google's new tablet built by HTC, has already made a massive impact on Android by being the first device to run the final version of Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Nexus 9 also bridges the size gap between Google's previous tablet offerings in the Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 10 while introducing a 4:3 aspect ratio for the first time. Here's our full Nexus 9 review.

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Things to do while writing article

Writing just an article and making them live is not the smart SEO tricks. There are lots of things you should do while writing article. Here I am listing the advance way to make your article more interactive for search engine.



1.The first one in Title

As you already know title plays an important role in SEO. So you should choose a catchy title for the readers interest but never forget for SEO interest too. It seems that you have two friends with you and sharing burger not just for one but both of them. That will make them to help you later. That’s exactly what I am saying about the readers and search engine.

2. Its time for the main article

Now you have wrote the title and its time to describe the title in brief. Remember the basic SEO will make your article advance. Use atleast 3 time of the title keyword to increase the keyword density. Search engine calculate the density of the keyword and according to the density you article will take position in search engine.

3. Tag shout the keyword

I really love the tag function in WordPress, which is very beautiful way to alert search engines about the keyword. Use Ad Word keyword tool to find the best keyword for what people are searching and related terms. This tool really helps in SEO. The pinhole secret never use the keyword which had high competition.

5. Yes ALT tags too helps article

Never miss this feature, use ALT tag for each and every image, This will make your image search engine friendly. For example you had written an article about blogging tips and use an image which describe blogging use the best keyword “Blogging tips”. Then whenever a user search for blogging tips on image search, your image will appear.

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