Most wanted tips for tech life

By Gadgetz Labels: tips & tricks - 09 August

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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/measure-webpage/">Measure width and height of any web page elements in pixels</a><br />
This tool can measure width and height of any web page elements in pixels. Mouse drag to create a ruler. It like an online version of "Measureit" extension/addson, but no installation required.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/actual-size/what-is-my-monitor-size/">Check your computer screen size</a><br />
This is an online service to get screen size. We created a database to collect the spec of popular mobile devices.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/what-is-my/computer-32bit-64bit/">How to determine if computer is 32bit or 64bit?</a><br />
Sometimes you want to download the software, will be asked your computer is 32-bit version or 64-bit version. Installing the wrong version of the software may cause your system to be unstable. Microsoft official website provide a series steps to get this information. In fact, do not need such complex steps. This page is a very simple online tool, no installation, no steps, we directly tell your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit version.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/what-is-my/screen-resolution/">What is my Screen Resolution?</a><br />
This is an online tool to determine screen resolution for your mobile device. You might got incorrect screen resolution from other sites. Because all other sites unable to detect retina display screen. In order to generate correct screen resolution information, we collected thousands of mobile device information and keeping updated.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/what-is-my/sim-card-size/">What is my sim card size?</a><br />
This is an online service to get sim card size. We created a database to collect the sim card sizes of popular mobile devices. When you browse any web page, the browser will provide the phone model to connect the server. Therefore, this online service can get your sim card size by using your phone model.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/javascript-validator/">Javascript validator</a><br />
Javascript Validator is a static code analysis tool used in software development for checking if JavaScript source code contains syntax error. It is provided primarily as an online tool.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/mysql-syntax-check/">MySQL Syntax Check</a><br />
An online SQL Query Checker.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/facebook/smart-url/">Smart Facebook URL</a><br />
This tool will convert your facebook fanpage URL to a smart URL, which will detect user device, then open in facebook App or browser.<br />
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/timer/countdown/">Countdown Timer</a><br />
Online web application without any installation.</div>
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/generator/qr-code/">QR code Generator</a><br />
Generate QR code by using google chart API. Free, simple, custom, no login required.</div>
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<a href="https://www.piliapp.com/actual-size/">Check actual size of an image?</a></div>
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Measure width and height of any web page elements in pixels This tool can measure width and height of any web page elements in pixels. Mou...

How to create MX records for LK Domain in SriLanka

By Gadgetz Labels: MX records. - 06 August

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Creating MX Records for LK Domain</span></b><br /><div class="body refbody"><br />The MX record points to the server that accepts email for your domain. In order for your Mail Provider's server to handle your email, you need to create an MX record that points to this LK Domain server.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="513" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nSBfow8eCCeFie1E2GyW926LVN62C_AIH7Uk11DWwih39GD4o2iPvK_K5cwMV5zCVJ4mNkRIeIaq9IAkgcwKsjEupEWAW-GOJqiBXnklIJg1gNfm-_4xeZm1mRktn2JjNbscI-bo8OY/s400/mx2.png" width="400" /></div><br /></div><div class="body refbody"><b>General instructions for configuring MX records</b><br /><br />1. Log in to your DNS hosting company's control panel.<br />2. Remove any existing MX records.<br />3. Create a new MX record with the following field values (the field names may differ for different control panels):</div><blockquote class="tr_bq">TTL - 86400<br />Priority - 10<br />Name - mx.example.net.<br />Value - (Leave it Blank)</blockquote>Name - “mx.example.net.”. The dot at the end of the server name is required.<br /><br /><div>Priority - 10. If the priority can't be set to “10” in your control panel, set any priority other than 0.</div><div>Subdomain name — “leave it empty”. In some control panels, you need to enter the name of your domain instead of the @ symbol (for example, “example.com”). If you aren't able to enter either @ or the domain name, leave this field empty. If this field is missing in the control panel, you don't need to set it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wait for the changes to take effect in the DNS (this may take up to 24 hours).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Feel free to comment below, or Email us at <b>info@techlanka.lk</b></div></div>

Creating MX Records for LK Domain The MX record points to the server that accepts email for your domain. In order for your Mail Provider...

How to Change the Name Server for LK Domains

By Gadgetz Labels: Name Server LK Domain - 06 August

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Delegate the domain to Another Name Server</span></b><br /><br />You can delegate your LK domain to any other Name server and take control of your DNS. To do this, you need to go to the domain settings on <a href="https://www.domains.lk/mydomainlist">domains.lk</a> site and 'select the type you need to add' to Name Server.change the DNS server that supports the domain.(Changing this will result in deleting all your existing Resource Records)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="name server providers" border="0" data-original-height="342" data-original-width="1037" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-g1b0YdRPRJofViY-iKUVp44LzBhejGHNE1bY2FvUhNG_oXdIwOW0KpA4PyOZtx8OIVzfyyjdZY-Fqayo-NfgQ5KiHMHYUYQH4XTTzfi7-7IRuwcSJcWKImwnDiAKBtk2AV9rKiElQj8/s640/nameserver.JPG" title="" width="640" /></div><div><div>You can choose any of the Name Server Providers, some best known providers are listed below.</div><div><br /><a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/" target="_blank">Cloudflare</a><br /><a href="https://www.cloudns.net/" target="_blank">ClouDNS</a><br /><a href="https://dnsmadeeasy.com/" target="_blank">DNSMadeEasy</a><br /><a href="https://dyn.com/" target="_blank">Dyn</a><br /><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/route53/" target="_blank">Route53</a><br /><a href="https://www.security.neustar/digital-performance/dns-services?_ptc=3" target="_blank">UltraDNS</a><br /><a href="https://www.verisign.com/" target="_blank">Verisign</a></div><div><a href="https://www.zoho.com/" target="_blank">Zoho</a></div><div><br /></div><div>After delegating the domain:<br /><div><br /></div><div>You can manage your domain's DNS records in your NS service providers DNS editor.</div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Primary DNS server – “dns1.techlanka.lk.” (The dot in the end is NOT a mistake<br />Secondary DNS server – “dns2.techlanka.lk.” </blockquote><div><b>Important:</b><br />1. There's no compulsory to add more than one DNS server, it depends on your Domain provider.<br />2. If the delegation settings have a field for entering the IP addresses, leave them empty.<br />3. Wait for the changes to take effect in the DNS (this may take up to 24 hours)</div><div><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Create a CNAME record with specific content to LK domain</span></b><br /><br />In LK domain control panel the way of adding CNAMEs is quite different,<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">For example, instead of adding the host <b>@</b> in the  Name field, you need yo add '<b>techlanka.lk.'</b> </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">same applies for when you add <b>www</b> it should be as '<b>www.techlanka.lk.'</b></blockquote>Create a new CNAME record with the following field values (the field names may differ for different control panels):<br /><br /><b>Name</b> – A sub-domain of your domain with the same name as the string shown on the confirmation page.<br /><br />For example, the confirmation page shows the string “yamail-123456abcdef”, and you want to confirm the domain “techlanka.lk”. In this case, you should set the CNAME record like this,:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">“yamail-123456abcdef.techlanka.lk.” (with a dot at the end).</blockquote>In some control panels, the dot at the end is added automatically, or you don't need to enter the name of the domain being confirmed. In this case you have adda a dot manually for LK domains.<br /><br /><b>Value</b> –<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">“mail.techlanka.lk.” </blockquote>The dot at the end of the server name is required for LK Domain.<br /><br />To check the CNAME record, click the domain again in the list of domains, then click Check. Keep in mind that it may take up to 24 hours for DNS changes to take effect.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Comment below for further queries, Email us at info@techlanka.lk</div></div>

Delegate the domain to Another Name Server You can delegate your LK domain to any other Name server and take control of your DNS. To do this...

Huawei B683 Modem Unlock

By Gadgetz Labels: Huawei B683 - 05 August

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Easy instructions on how to Unlock Huawei B683</span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtxvGa2MD-31y0POBOinoVq_S2cvW5-YyL43_fRNvgoFyBq3gqpgqJ26Of4Lxce_jexkg2jDxMojJZDvPOSsQbLQQD5jZvNG3hMBbLUsBl5eCMkltuUv-Yfd9xO9dL6qZ5ifH_toX-p4/s1600/huawei_b683_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Huawei B683 Modem Unlock" border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="471" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtxvGa2MD-31y0POBOinoVq_S2cvW5-YyL43_fRNvgoFyBq3gqpgqJ26Of4Lxce_jexkg2jDxMojJZDvPOSsQbLQQD5jZvNG3hMBbLUsBl5eCMkltuUv-Yfd9xO9dL6qZ5ifH_toX-p4/s320/huawei_b683_1.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div><div>Here it's so easy to unlock Huawei devices, you don't even need technical skills to do it. As easy as dialing a phone number. Read this step-by-step guide, meant to walk you through the process:</div><div><br />1. Select the country and the service provider your phone is locked to, then check the price.<br />2. Send us the IMEI of your phone and proceed to checkout.</div><div>3. Enter your name, a valid email address and complete the order. A confirmation email will be sent to you after we receive the payment.<br />4. We will send the <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-Modem-Unlock-Old-and-New-/262810117841" target="_blank">unlock code</a> on your email. Usually it's a 8 or 16 digit number and in some cases it may be a set of codes. You only need the first one, the NCK.<br />5. Insert the SIM card of another network operator and enter the code you received from us. Your phone is now unlocked!<br /><br /><br /><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Important advice! Please read carefully!</span></b><br /><br />Before you order a Huawei B683 unlock code, make sure you follow our requirements checklist:<br /><br />1. Be certain that your modem is locked. Try to insert a SIM from a different network and wait for the modem to ask for the unlock. If it doesn't prompt for the code.<br /><br />3. Be certain that your modem is NOT hard locked. If you tried too many times to unlock it before, your modem may be locked forever.<br /><br />4. Make sure to give us the correct IMEI and to select the original country and network, NOT the one you want to use.<br /><br />We will NOT be able to refund your money if our service fails to unlock your device for any of the reasons mentioned above. Get the code <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-Modem-Unlock-Old-and-New-/262810117841" target="_blank">here</a></div></div>

Easy instructions on how to Unlock Huawei B683 Here it's so easy to unlock Huawei devices, you don't even need technical skills to d...

How to redirect Blogger to LK Domain

By Gadgetz Labels: Redirect LK Domain - 01 August

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">How to Redirect Blogger to your Country Domain (LK Domain)</span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0-RiGjDbAy4Gwlxp5UST7uKKd5F7zk9BlW1c165xcgYAxAYs_AaMtd12bZ6y59nJWQbnz2r2xtsGluMFQQlduL0ZuIiFXViMHBbERfX61KNznZRRBCDfemEWrrHaRrSDeV0LkJrh4Ck/s1600/LK-Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LK domain setup" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0-RiGjDbAy4Gwlxp5UST7uKKd5F7zk9BlW1c165xcgYAxAYs_AaMtd12bZ6y59nJWQbnz2r2xtsGluMFQQlduL0ZuIiFXViMHBbERfX61KNznZRRBCDfemEWrrHaRrSDeV0LkJrh4Ck/s200/LK-Logo.jpg" title="" width="200" /></a></div><div>How a Blogger blog can be re-directed to a custom domain representing a country domain. This post is about how this blog, The Blogger Guide, was moved in to its current address in the <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.lk</span> domain.<br /><br /><div>Basically, there are two steps.<br /><br /><b>Firstly</b>, you should configure a CNAME (or Canonical Name) record with your country domain registry. (Additionally you can provide an A-record as well, but that is optional). Let's look at this in a bit more detail.<br /><br />When a visitor want to reach <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">www.techlanka.lk</span> from a browser, the program will first contact a .lk domain registry through the DNS (Domain Name Service) system. Technically, this is called a DNS look-up. A DNS look-up simply maps a domain name(or URL) to a physical web hosting server which actually hosts the web site (or blog, or any Internet service for that matter) corresponding to that domain name. In this instance, the domain name <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">www.techlanka.lk</span> is hosted by Blogger and, the .lk domain registry should return the Blogger's hosting service as the reply to the DNS look-up. A CNAME entry is, in fact, an alias to another server which actually hosts the given URL.<br /><br />DELETE this default entry from records<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">techlanka.lk. 86400 IN CNAME ghs.google.com</span>.</blockquote>For example, the CNAME entry given to the .lk domain registry for this blog is given below.<br /><br />ADD these entry after deleting the above entry<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">techlanka.lk. 86400 IN A 216.239.32.21<br />techlanka.lk. 86400 IN A 216.239.34.21<br />techlanka.lk. 86400 IN A 216.239.36.21<br />techlanka.lk. 86400 IN A 216.239.38.21<br /> www.techlanka.lk. 3600 IN CNAME ghs.google.com.</span></blockquote></div><div>Once this CNAME entry is configured, for every look-up request for <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">www.techlanka.lk</span>, the .lk domain registry (or the name server) will return <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ghs.google.com </span>(technically, that's another domain name which needs to be resolved, but that is not relevant for this post).<br /><br /><b>Secondly</b>, you have to tell Blogger that you will be hosting the blog on a custom domain. This step will link your blog with the custom domain name. When that is done, Blogger will know that a request asking, for example <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">www.techlanka.lk</span>, is actually looking for this blog which is running inside its servers.<br /><br />The way to configure the custom domain in Blogger is very simple.<br /><br />Go to Settings : Basic : Publishing<br />Click "Switch to advanced settings"<br />Enter the custom domain name and click <b>Save.</b><br />Once the above two steps are completed, you are done with moving your Blogger blog to a custom domain. Of course, the DNS system might take upto 24 hours to properly start resolving this new name.<br /><br />See the Blogger's help article on <a href="http://support.google.com/blogger/bin/static.py?hl=en&ts=1233381&page=ts.cs">custom domains</a> for more details. More information email us at info@techlanka.lk</div></div></div></div>

How to Redirect Blogger to your Country Domain (LK Domain) How a Blogger blog can be re-directed to a custom domain representing a country d...

Free Unlock Guide Zain B520s-93a LTE Cat6 Router

By Gadgetz Labels: modems - 30 July

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCasmLLsfX7xTe4LdaDQs1O1yFp8yWopBHv9pQAIh9HRe-cMMZUSsW4flY-YNM6heoCRpj3CROtCTRf7UpVP8RB4p4ASWpKug3BvEvfgh36uvufvjE56oD1P6JFfkVpJ8OCEE2oBO3p0s/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="649" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCasmLLsfX7xTe4LdaDQs1O1yFp8yWopBHv9pQAIh9HRe-cMMZUSsW4flY-YNM6heoCRpj3CROtCTRf7UpVP8RB4p4ASWpKug3BvEvfgh36uvufvjE56oD1P6JFfkVpJ8OCEE2oBO3p0s/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>We will give you guidance how to Freely Unlock Zain B520s-93a LTE Cat6 Router.</b></div><br /><div>This Method Tested On Huawei B520s-93a LTE Cat6 ( Zain LTE CPE B520 ) but it should help to unlock Huawei B520, B525, E5785, and other All Huwaei Routers / Modems With Algo V4 and Algo V5.<br /><br />Unlock without factory unlock code and use your device with any network sim card. Huawei B520 Unlock With Boot Pin, Boot Point, USB Jumpers, USB Ways<br /><br /><b>Supported Version:</b><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">11.237.01.00.375</span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">11.235.00.00.375</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Follow the method below to successfully unlock your device, Comment below if you face any problem.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVESmMU4rYZvrwU0lQHTnHyaYJ6HmC6FnKbUnx8YA5DELl-SYx-tW8jRK7Q_DvcIlZ9xFgspBxL5uIbGsxlU6WOrc_d_0oKZzkKUpwQdSNvM0q8RL3Oy85167t6DoXJbuQLSuLZ5oWZTs/s640/2.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Short bootpoint as shown above in the picture.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Run <b>Huawei B520s-93a Unlocker Final.exe</b>,wait till finish and left power + green light then restart router. (close manual cmd prompt flashing firmware)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. After restart it still simlock. actually it already unlock and remove datalock. restart to take effect<br />4. After restart. Use putty to telnet to 192.168.8.1<br />5. Type: atc ati .copy the imei<br />6. Run <b>imei_generator.exe.</b> Paste imei and generate <b>imei_data.txt</b><br />7. Copy all <b>imei_data.txt</b> result to telnet and paste all at once. it will automatically execute all command sequential, now you are done.!</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><b>Required Files:</b><br />Zain_B520s-93a_Unlock_ Solution <a href="https://www.4shared.com/zip/VNRYV3dTee/Huawei_B520s-93a_Unlocker_Fina.html" target="_blank">Download Here</a><br />Password: Marhaba@B520s-93a<br />B520s-93a Solution <a href="https://www.4shared.com/s/fYcAfgL4cee" target="_blank">KeyGen Here</a></div></div>

We will give you guidance how to Freely Unlock Zain B520s-93a LTE Cat6 Router. This Method Tested On Huawei B520s-93a LTE Cat6 ( Zain LTE CP...

How to Migrate Your Data from an Old iPhone to Your New One

By Gadgetz Labels: Backup iPhone - 25 July

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><img alt="iPhone data backup" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ximg_58010f33c0d5c.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.FtT7jRTngo.jpg" title="" /><br /><div><br />Whether you’ve upgraded to the newest model or you’re the proud new owner of a family hand-me-down, the first thing on everyone’s mind is how to get everything from their old iPhone onto their new one. Here’s what you need to do.<br /><div id="div-thetop1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 5px;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #404040; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></div><b>iCloud Backup? Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That</b></div><div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">iCloud has been around since 2011, and it’s extremely handy for ensuring that content on your iOS devices is continuously backed up to the cloud. It’s fantastic for things like guaranteeing your vacation photos make it home even if your iPhone doesn’t, keeping your contacts synced, and even handy tasks like locating your iPhone via GPS.<br /><br />But when it comes time to transfer everything over to a new phone, iCloud is agonizing. Even if your old iPhone only had 16GB of storage, if its backed full of photos, videos, personal data, and so on, that’s still a big download on even a good broadband connection. It’s great in an emergency (like when your phone gets stolen), but for a routine backup, we recommend using iTunes instead–it’ll take a fraction of the time.</div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><b>What You Need</b><br />To follow along with today’s tutorial, you need just a few things–but read the list closely, as there’s a big caveat for people migrating to a new–but-previously-used phone.<br /><br />First and foremost, you need access to a computer where you can run iTunes-<a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/">For Windows and macOS</a>. You probably have one already, but if not, borrow one from a friend. Make sure it has enough free disk space for your backup–if you have a 64GB phone full of stuff, you’ll need 64GB of free space on the PC, too. (Don’t worry, you can delete that backup after you’ve restored it to your new phone.)</div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_58011268abef7.png.pagespeed.ce.iiz1ET_yOl.png" /><br /><br />Second, you’ll need the two phones–your old phone and your new phone–and an appropriate syncing cable for them.<br /><br />NOTE: If you got the new phone secondhand, you need to ensure that the previous owner is logged out of iCloud. Apple uses iCloud logins as a form of theft protection, and until the previous owner logs out, the phone is considered “iCloud locked”. If the device is iCloud locked, you won’t be able to transfer your data over to it.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step One: </b>Back Up Your Existing iOS Device</span><br /><br />Once you have the two devices in hand and iTunes installed on your PC, it’s time to perform a local backup. You can perform this step even if you normally use iCloud backup so don’t worry about messing up your iCloud setup.<br /><br />Launch iTunes and plug in your old iPhone with the syncing cable. It’s best to plug it directly into the computer’s USB port. (Don’t plug it into the fast charge port on your USB hub like us and wonder what’s taking so long, is all we’re saying).<br /><br />If you have never used your phone with this PC before, you’ll see the following message pop up:<img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_58010a2d16639.png.pagespeed.ce._E2HZRSb5x.png" /><br /><br />This message is unnecessarily confusing even by iTunes standards, and might cause you to panic a bit. It really makes it sound like your only options for bringing the phone into iTunes is to wipe it (“Set up as a new iPhone”) or overwrite it (“Restore from this backup”) if there are backups on the PC already.<br /><br />What the first option should say is “Create a new profile in iTunes for this phone”, because that’s what it means. Don’t panic: this option won’t wipe your phone. Go ahead and do so now if you see the above screen in front of you.<br /><br />Look for the device icon to appear in the navigation bar and click on it, as seen below,<img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_57fab458dd976.png.pagespeed.ce.D1fQ6fvHea.png" /><br /><br />In the detailed device view, look for the “Backups” section. In that section ensure that “Encrypt iPhone Backup” is checked on the left hand side before clicking “Back Up Now”. In order for all your data to be backed up properly (like your saved passwords and Health/HomeKit data), you must encrypt your backup and give it a password.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5801088949638.png.pagespeed.ce.unybYwrveC.png" /><br /><br />Once you’ve click “Back Up Now”, sit back and wait a few minutes as iTunes churns through your device and backs up all the data to the local disk.<br /><br />When the process is complete, eject your old phone from the computer and set it aside</div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step Two:</b> Restore the Old Backup to Your New Device</span><br /><br />This next step is where the magic happens. Unbeknownst to many people, you can take the backup from an old phone (say, your old iPhone 5s) and just slap it right on top of your new phone (say, an iPhone 7). There’s no special steps required.<br /><br />Simply grab your new device and plug it into the same PC with the sync cable. Wait for it to mount in iTunes. The new phone will register as a new iTunes device and you’ll see that same panic-inducing screen we highlighted earlier in the tutorial–only this time you’ve got a clear and calm path of action.<br /><br />In the “Welcome to Your New iPhone” screen, select the option “Restore from this backup” and then confirm that the selected backup is the backup you just made of your old phone. Click “Continue” once you’ve confirmed the backup is the correct one.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_58010b8048f89.png.pagespeed.ce.9e2gsV81Kl.png" /><br /><br />Sit back and relax as all  your old data is copied over to your new phone. After the process is complete, you’ll see a message pop up indicating that your device will restart:<br /><br /><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_58010c2f56c09.png.pagespeed.ce.NNX5jZKDoe.png" /><br /><br />After the restart iTunes will run a few checks (like, for example, it may prompt you to update iOS if the new device can run a higher version of iOS than the old device) and then you’re back in business. All your photos, contact, apps, health data, and such from your old phone will now be on your new phone.</div><span style="color: #444444;">That’s all there is to it–instead of killing hours of your life waiting on an iCloud sync, you can sit down at a PC and rip through the backup and restoration process in a fraction of the time.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Feel Free to comment below if you need any assistance.</div></div>

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How to safely unlock iPhone X in under 5 minutes

By Gadgetz Labels: iphone x unlock - 24 July

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Many mobile users are faced with the prospect of having to put up with poor service and ever-increasing prices from their carriers because they are locked to them. This means that when you buy your brand new iPhone, it is tied to a carrier before it even leaves the Apple factory. <br /><br /><b>The solution?</b><br /><br />The process relies on something known as an IMEI unlock. This is a safe and reliable way to free your beloved iPhone X from the inconsistent service of its locked-in carrier so that you can use it abroad without extortionate roaming charges, and have the freedom to shop around for the best deal.<br /><br />If your iPhone X is locked to a provider inside the US, the UK, or Canada, then I strongly recommend <a href="https://iphoneimei.net/official-iphone-unlock" target="_blank">iPhoneIMEI.net</a>. They have the most comprehensive range of unlocks inside these regions and accompany them with service, prices, and turnaround times that are the best on the market.<br /><br />If your iPhone X is locked to a provider outside the US, the UK, or Canada, then I suggest <a href="https://www.officialiphoneunlock.co.uk/" target="_blank">OfficialiPhoneUnlock</a>. They can cost a little more than iPhoneIMEI.net, but they offer by far the biggest range of unlocks for the rest of the world. If that’s where you live then, I can’t recommend them highly enough,<br /><br /><a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/officialiphoneunlock/iphonex"><img src="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cta-button-unlock-300x208.png" /></a><a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/iPhoneimei/iphonex"><img src="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cta-button-imei-300x208.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lets start the Unlocking</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>Your iPhone X has just arrived. It’s the coolest, easiest to use, most powerful, most advanced phone that has or ever will be made! You know it, and the world knows it! But there will be a catch; there’s always a catch… It’s tied to a carrier, which means that they can charge you as much as they like and treat you as badly as they like and there’s nothing you can do about it!</div><div><br />Phone locking with a little help from Apple makes this possible because it means that even though you have parted with your hard earned money, you can only use your shiny new device on your original network.<br /><br />The only way to get around this is to explore the world of iPhone unlocking. It may sound like something akin to code breaking or hacking, but there are a host of reputable companies out there who will take care of it for you.<br /><br />Unlocking your iPhone X is a case of finding a company who knows the right tricks to get your phone free from your carrier. That’s all there is to it!<br /><br />To save you hours Googling around I’ve put together a few notes about the three methods you’ll find when you search.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/computer15910181920.jpg"><img src="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/computer15910181920-300x196.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Method 1: The Software Approach</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(This hasn’t worked once since the iPhone 3G)</div><div><br />This is the oldest technique, and for a while at least it was successful. The iPhone 3G brought with it a loophole that users were able to exploit to change carriers.<br /><br />Unfortunately for the clever people that figured this out Apple closed it as soon as possible with the introduction of the iPhone 4. This means it is of no use to those lucky people like you who are holding the X right now!</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Method 2: The Hardware Approach</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Users Beware: This Is An iPhone KILLER)</div><br />A brute force approach that works 30% of the time involves some less than reputable people, and will likely kill your iPhone. It doesn’t sound like the way to go about things now does it?<br /><br />Not only is it hit or miss, but it’ll also invalidate your warranty which means Apple won’t step in and take the hit for you. Best avoided by anyone who wants to keep their iPhone X in one piece…<br />Method 3: Unlocking Your iPhone X with an IMEI Unlock<br /><br />(The ONLY Approach That Works For Your iPhone X)<br /><br />This is the latest and most advanced way to free your new iPhone X from the tyranny of excessive charges and poor service. Your IMEI is a unique identifier that Apple uses to track your device over its lifetime. It’s a safe and secure method to go about things, and there are a number of reputable companies that specialize in doing just that so that you can have the freedom to choose!<br /><br />The iPhone X IMEI unlock method changes what is recorded in Apple’s database by reassigning your device’s status from locked to unlocked. Because it is safe, reliable, and doesn’t invalidate your warranty, this is the method that I recommend above all others.<br /><br />Time To Test The IMEI Specialists<br /><br />The explosion in iPhone sales has resulted in a huge growth in the number of businesses claiming to be experts in the field of IMEI unlocked. The problem is finding a company you can trust that offers value for money.<br /><br />I’ve surveyed numerous big names in the industry for previous iPhone models, and now the time has come time to put them to a serious test. By checking how they stack up against the features, Apple has added to the iPhone X; you’ll get a great idea of who you need to go with to free your device.</div><br />Selecting My Test Cases<br /><br />I’ll be honest and say that the hardest part of this was finding a dozen people willing to let me play with their iPhone X’s for a few days! It was a hard sell but through the help of few people who always come through for me I got it done and selected the following locked devices:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 x iPhone 8’s locked to AT&T USA</li><li>1 x iPhone 8’s locked to Sprint USA</li><li>2 x iPhone 8 locked to Vodafone UK</li><li>1 x iPhone 8 locked to O2 UK</li><li>1 x iPhone 8 locked to T-Mobile USA</li><li>2 x iPhone 8 Plus locked to AT&T USA</li><li>1 x iPhone 8 Plus locked to EE UK</li><li>1 x iPhone 8 Plus locked to KDDI Japan</li><li>2 x iPhone 8 Plus locked to Rogers Canada</li></ul><b>Choosing The IMEI Providers To Test With The iPhone X</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I began by using the reviews on places like TrustPilot, Ripoff Report, and Trustmark Reviews to get a feel for which companies were worth a closer look. With hundreds on the market, it was a question of getting rid of the scams straight away so that I could spend my time looking at the professionals. In the end, I narrowed it down to three and opted to test multiple devices with each of them.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iphone28280161920.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iphone28280161920-150x300.png" /></a>Testing Time<br />Every test should be simple to understand, at least that’s my philosophy. With that in mind, I tested four separate devices with each of my chosen three companies.<br /><br />I acted like a customer first and foremost when interfacing with the companies, rather than a tester. This extended to sending them reasonable requests and queries during the process to try out their customer service. I paid particular attention to how their pre-sale and post-sale communication compared with each other.<br /><br />The Judging Criteria<br />To make the testing as comprehensive as possible, I devised 6-criteria that would allow me to endorse the best service in all areas at the end.<br /><br />1: Can they unlock the iPhone X<br /><br />It’s an obvious one really isn’t it? If they can’t do it, then they’re a waste of money and time, and we certainly don’t want that.<br /><br />2: What is their range of services like?<br /><br />I never want to recommend a provider that unlocks in an instant but then offers a really limited choice of carriers they can put you on. The aim is to give you the freedom to choose, not to free you from one carrier and then give you a really poor selection of choice.<br /><br />3: Are they reasonably priced?<br /><br />There’s no point finding a service that does it all if it’s more than the cost of your iPhone X. We’re looking for value as well as amazing service and flexibility after all.<br /><br />4: What payment methods do they offer?<br /><br />So many online businesses make paying far more difficult than it needs to be. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve found restrictions on PayPal or credit card payments and subsequently given up and gone elsewhere. If the process is going to run smoothly, then you want a team that makes payment simple, after all, they should want your money if they’re a serious business.<br /><br />5: How effective was their customer service?<br /><br />I want you to be dealing with a company that puts you and your iPhone X first. You don’t want to be unable to use it for long periods of time after spending all that money on it. Prompt responses are what they need to provide if they are to build your trust and get the job done the right way.<br /><br />6: How fast are they?<br /><br />We’re looking for a company that gets the job done professionally. This means that not only do they do everything they say they will, they also get it done in a timely manner. The stress and annoyance caused by long delays is something we’ve all experienced, so I’m keen to make sure I only recommend a service that takes care of the work in the shortest time possible.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Using <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/iPhoneimei/iphonex">iPhoneIMEI.Net</a> or <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/officialiphoneunlock/iphonex">OfficialUnlock</a> Get Your iPhone X Unlocked</span></b></div><b></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iphone28543061920.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="200" src="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iphone28543061920-300x300.png" width="200" /></a></b></div><b></b><br /><div><b><b><br /></b></b></div><b>Step 1: </b>Find your iPhone X IMEI code.<br />This is a unique identifier that you need for the method to work. You can find it in any of three ways:<br />1: If you dial *#06# you will be sent the IMEI code<br />2: You can copy it down on paper from the rear of your device. Please make sure you double check it before submitting it.<br />3: If you haven’t yet activated your iPhone X then you need to find the small “i” button that appears on the activation screen. Clicking on it will then display your IMEI.<br /><br /><b>Step 2: </b>Next you need to know which model your iPhone is. Yours will be iPhone X.<br /><br /><b>Step 3:</b> Select the following links iPhoneIMEI.net or OfficialUnlock and input the IME and Phone Model that they request.<br /><br /><b>Step 4:</b> Now click on the “Unlock” button.<br /><br /><b>Step 5:</b> Decide on your method of payment and then enter your details.<br /><br /><b>Step 6:</b> Add your email address to receive timely progress updates on your unlock. <br /><br /><b>Step 7:</b> Enjoy the freedom to choose which carrier your iPhone X goes with!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The 3 Leading Providers of IMEI Unlocks for your iPhone X</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The testing is done, the analysis is complete, now for the results!<br /><br /><b>#1. <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/iPhoneimei/iphonex">iPhoneIMEI.net</a> (9.5/10 – The definitive #1 choice for iPhone X owners in North America and the UK)</b><br /><br />The standout IMEI unlocking specialist for both the iPhone X is definitely iPhoneIMEI.net. They unlocked all four devices I paid for which gave a quite impressive 100% success rate. Not only that, but they did so for a great price and in good time. Their customer focus came through and they really did a good job all round. Let’s take a closer look at what they did right during my testing.<br /><br /><b>Pros: </b>They were the only one out of the 3-companies who unlocked every single device. This is ultimately what you would expect from a professional organization, and with a 100% success rate, their performance in this regard couldn’t be beaten.</div><div>On average they come in an at an impressive 17% cheaper than the competition. This is a great indicator that they offer value for money. Perfect for ensuring that you don’t pay more than the cost of your device to have the freedom to use it as you wish.</div><div>Their customer service was truly outstanding. They responded to all three of my queries within 24 hours which is exactly what I was looking for. This customer-focused approach to unlocking will enable them to build your confidence during the process.<br /><br />Only the second entry on my top 3 could match their average unlocking time of just 48 hours! This is very impressive and a definite plus point that has played a big part in coming top of the pile.<br /><b><br />The Cons:</b> I always try and find an area where a provider can improve. It was hard, but I would say that customers outside of North America and the UK aren’t given the same level of choice when it comes to new carriers. That said, if you do live in these two regions then you are onto a winner!<br /><br />The Overall Rating: A 100% unlocking rate is something that is highly impressive. This was matched by their turnaround time, price, and customer service. If I were being hypercritical, I would say that their range of services is much better for users in North America and the UK than those outside. This, however, is a minor point if your location isn’t a factor.<br /><br />If your iPhone X is locked inside the US, UK, or Canada, <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/iPhoneimei/iphonex">use iPhone IMEI today</a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b>#2. <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/officialiphoneunlock/iphonex">Official iPhone Unlock</a> (9.0/10 – The leading choice if you are outside the USA, UK, or Canada)</b><br /><b><br /></b>The battle for the top spot was a very closely run contest. The only thing separating the two companies was surprisingly the unlocking reliability. Official iPhone Unlock failed to unlock one of the four devices that I paid for. This wasn’t great as I paid for it, but there is so much good about this company that they still came in a very strong second.<br /><br /><b>The Pros: </b>They do an awful lot right. They are quick, efficient, customer-focused, well priced, and easy to deal with.<br /><br />The really eye-catching thing about their service was the number of unlocked options available and the extent to which these were available in regions right around the world. I don’t have an exact number because to be honest, I lost count, but I think it was every carrier in every country by the look of things! This is fantastic for those living in more remote or less well-covered areas.<br /><br /><b>The Cons:</b> The significant failing has to be the inability to unlock the KDDI Japan device I paid for. They did their best and warned me prior to purchase that this may be an issue. At the same time, I can’t help feeling that they should consider removing this as a service they offer until it is 100% reliable. That said, the customer service side of things really softened the blow and left no ill-feeling.<br /><br />The Overall Rating: A highly professional company who offer a comprehensive choice, broken down by carrier and region. The main reason they aren’t at #1 right now is that the unlocking rate during testing was only 75%<br /><br />If you have an iPhone X that is locked to a carrier outside the US, UK, or Canada, I suggest using the team at <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/officialiphoneunlock/iphonex">Official iPhone Unlock now</a>.</div><br /><b>#3 Keys2iPhone (5/10 – AVOID)</b><br /><b><br /></b>The fact that this company was bad is one thing, but it was really exacerbated by the fact that I was using two much better companies at the same time. Honestly, they were truly awful and so unprofessional.<br /><br />The worst thing was the demand for an extra payment for the same amount before any actual unlocking took place. Even with that additional spend they only had a 50% unlock rate rich is laughably poor.<br /><br /><b>The Pros:</b> Some phones were unlocked…<br /><br /><b>The Cons:</b> Here we go!<br /><br />1. They only managed to unlock half the phones<br /><br />2. They took on average 5 days and seemingly endless prompting to do even that which to me was the worst thing about the whole experience.<br /><br />3. They asked for extra payment that wasn’t declared at the original time of purchase. This irritated me as it wasn’t clear and came across as very unprofessional.</div><div><br />4. Whilst their pre-sale responses were great they made zero effort to reply after the money had been paid. This made me feel like they didn’t care about the customer and that they were completely disinterested as to whether they provided a useful service.<br /><br />5. I had to file two chargebacks to cover the money for phones which were never finished. This was drawn out and completely unnecessary.<br /><br />The Overall Rating: A dreadful service from beginning to end. I would never recommend this company and they were highly unprofessional. The poor unlocking rate of only 50% was one thing, but for me the worst part was complete disregard for the feelings of the customer. Never responding was a series black mark. Buyers beware!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Conclusion</span></b></div><br /><a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tools28369601920.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="132" src="https://whytheluckystiff.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tools28369601920-300x199.jpg" width="200" /></a>When it comes to freeing your new iPhone X from your carrier so that you have the freedom to choose it is important to remember that hardware and software unlocking don’t work. One will destroy your iPhone X whilst the other is so outdated it didn’t even work on the iPhone 4! The only way forward that makes sense and actually works is IMEI unlocking. This is a safe and reliable process, and is also known as factory unlocking.<br /><br />I looked at a huge range of IMEI providers and used review sites to narrow it down to what appeared to be three of the best. I found the result to be strongly based on your region.<br /><br /><b>If you have an iPhone X that is locked to a carrier inside the US, UK, or Canada, then <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/iPhoneimei/iphonex">iPhoneIMEI</a> are the people you need to deal with. They specialize in these regions and provide a range of services at prices that cannot be beat. When you factor in their best in class 48-hour average turnaround time then you are onto a winner from day one.</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>If you have an iPhone X that is locked to a carrier outside the US, UK, or Canada, then <a href="https://whytheluckystiff.net/go/officialiphoneunlock/iphonex">Official iPhone Unlock</a> are the team I would use. They came level with iPhoneIMEI in every category bar the unlocking rate. At only 75% they did miss one of the phones, but to be fair I was told about the likelihood of this happening prior to purchase. Their comprehensive range of services make them the clear choice for users in regions not covered in such depth by iPhoneIMEI.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Comment below for further queries. Email us at info@techlanka.lk</div></div>

Many mobile users are faced with the prospect of having to put up with poor service and ever-increasing prices from their carriers because t...

[TWRP 3.2.1-1] [ROOT] A8 sm-a530f - 02/02/2018

By Gadgetz Labels: android - 19 July

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Rooting your Galaxy A8 SM-A530F, Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8 - SM-A530F, EXYNOS 7885</span></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYok_JgS1H0uuYLw_WFnTsIlFFuElXv6uHPDFppoXU4ZsAvBvAzOWzSnBfF35Ift79UmyKHVOWwhpEutarslhRm-0F6XzLj-MTLz5j89uJDdHYPO2kWKgHoO3Sn8hCbDjEvAQyHfcWEXc/s1600/teamwin.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYok_JgS1H0uuYLw_WFnTsIlFFuElXv6uHPDFppoXU4ZsAvBvAzOWzSnBfF35Ift79UmyKHVOWwhpEutarslhRm-0F6XzLj-MTLz5j89uJDdHYPO2kWKgHoO3Sn8hCbDjEvAQyHfcWEXc/s320/teamwin.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released Dec 9, 2017</span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.</span><br /><br />What's new in <b>3.2.1-0</b>:<br />* minUI fixes (cryptomilk)<br />* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)<br />* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)<br />* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)<br />* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">Update 02/02/2017<br />TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.</span><br /><div><span style="color: #0b5394;">Current status: Beta</span><br /><br /><b>Features:</b><br /><span style="color: #444444;">MTP >> not working<br />ADB working >> to be confirmed<br />SEANDROID warning fix<br />TWRP and Kernel built from latest source<br />Raw SYSTEM image backup<br />NTFS support<br />F2FS support >> To be added</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;">TWRP app support</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SamMobile or updato.com in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.</b></span><br /><br /><br /><b>Instructions:</b><br />1. Flash with <a href="http://cdn.%2A%2A%2A%2A%2A%2A%2A%2A%2A%2A.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Odin3_v3.12.7.zip">odin</a> in the AP slot.<br />2. Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)<br />3. Uncheck Auto reboot.<br />4. Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.<br />5. After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + VOL DOWN<br />6. As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP, You should now see TWRP recovery.<br /><br /><b>FAILED TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK RECOVERY</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:</span></div><b>Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING. </span><br /><br /><b> Downloads:</b><br /><a href="https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951180">TWRP_3.2.1-1_sm-a530f_020218</a><br /><br /><b>To Root:</b><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:<br />SUPERSU - <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/">https://forum.xda-developers.com/app...2-05-t2868133/</a><br />MAGISK - <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445">https://forum.xda-developers.com/app...mless-t3473445</a></span><br /><br /><br />To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA): (Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)<br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">1. Boot to TWRP<br />2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options. (Note: This will wipe the internal storage) <br />3. Check DATA is mountable.<br />4. Install SuperSU (if root is required) <br />5. Install boot image patch below. <br />6. Reboot</span><br /><br /><b>Boot image patch</b><br /><a href="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424951049">no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx</a></div></div>

Rooting your Galaxy A8 SM-A530F, Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8 - SM-A530F, EXYNOS 7885 TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released Dec 9, 20...