September 2021 - Page 2 of 3 - Device Reset Blog

How to hard reset APPLE iPad mini (2021)

This article is going to show you how to reset APPLE iPad mini (2021) . Check out how to accomplish hard reset by hardware keys and iPadOS settings. As a result, your APPLE iPad mini (2021) will be as good as new and your Apple A15 Bionic core will run faster.

Apple iPad mini (2021) hard reset

Also Read: How to factory reset a MacBook

Steps to hard reset apple iPad Mini

First method:

First of all, connect the APPLE tablet to the computer, there enter the iTunes app. Then, allow connection and open the settings menu.
Then, choose the Restore iPad tab.
Here, you should to decide if you want to backup data before the device will be wiped.
Finally, hit the Restore button. The hard reset procedure will be complete.
Very well! The task is accomplished.

Also Read: iPhone 13 Series announced: Specifications, price and more

Second method:

Enter to the Settings program, now select the Reset tab from the General list.
Then, choose the Erase All Content and Settings operation.
You can also save data in iCloud storage or hit the Erase now to perform hard reset without it.
If your APPLE iPad mini (2021) has a password, you should enter it now.
Then, push the Erase button and wait, the procedure will be complete.
And finally, now you know how to factory reset the APPLE tablet.

How to hard reset SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch4 Classic

The following article shows the method to hard reset SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Read on to check out how to accomplish hard reset by hardware keys and Android Wear settings. As a result your SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch4 Classic will be as new and your Exynos W920 core will run faster.

Galaxy Watch4 Classic hard reset

Read more: How to hard reset an iPhone 11

Steps to reset Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Begin by pressing and holding the Back button and Home button together.
Keep holding both buttons until you see “Rebooting” at the bottom of the screen. And then quickly release both buttons and press the Home button three times.
After a few seconds, you should enter Boot Mode.
Now can scroll through the menu by pressing the Home button repeatedly.
Select the Recovery option, then press and hold the Home button until your watch reboots.
Your watch should restart and after few seconds it should boot into Recovery Mode.
Now press the Back button repeatedly to scroll down through the menu and select the Wipe data/factory reset option.
After you select Wipe data/factory reset, press the Home button to confirm.
Now press the Back button to scroll down and select Factory data reset.
Next, press the Home button to confirm.
Wait until the wiping process is complete.
Then, select Reboot system now and press the Home button to confirm.
Your SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch4 Classic watch should start resetting.
Wait until the resetting process is complete.
And it’s done. But be aware that performing a hard reset will remove all data and settings from your device.

However, before you attempt to Hard Reset your device make sure that the battery level on your Galaxy Watch4 is at least 50%. If it’s not charged your device before you begin the process of resetting.

iPhone 13 Series announced: Specifications, price and more

Apple has launched the iPhone 13 series comprising of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The new iPhones come with a new A15 Bionic processor, improved cameras, better displays and better battery life over older generation iPhones. Read on to find more details regarding the price and specifications of iPhone 13 series.

Apple launches iPhone 13 series

Also read: Apple iPhone 13 mini: Specs, price and launch date

iPhone 13 series: Specifications and Price

The prices for the iPhone 13 mini will start at Rs 69,900. This phone will be available in five colour variants. These are Midnight, Blue, Pink, Starlight and Product Red variants. The standard iPhone 13 is priced starting at Rs 79,900 and it too will be available in same colour options. Both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini will be available in 128GB, along with 256GB and 512GB variants as well.

Also Read: How to hard reset an iPhone 11

The iPhone 13 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900. It will be available in graphite, gold, silver, and the all-new sierra blue colour variants. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Pro Max starts at 1,29,900. This phone will also be available in graphite, gold, silver, and sierra blue colours. Both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and a new 1TB storage variant.

Availability

Apple’s latest iPhone 13 series will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Amazon. The devices can also be purchased from the Apple Store. The phones will be available to order beginning from 5:30pm IST on Friday, September 17.

Android 12 stable update tipped to release on October 4

Last week, US search engine giant Google released the fifth beta build of Android 12 for Pixel phones. The company says that we should expect Android 12 stable version update to launch in just a few weeks from now, but didn’t gave a firm date. Now, there is evidence pointing to what the tentative launch date of the Android 12 stable update for Pixel phones.

Android 12 Release Date

According to this document, Google will publish the source code for Android 12 on October 4, 2021. This source code will be published on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit, and it will very likely coincide with the release of the Android 12 stable update for Pixel phones, if we go by the history.

Also Read: Google Pixel 5a launch date, price leaked. See the details here.

Android 12 features

Android 12 is going to bring a major revamp to the visual look and feel of the operating system. The update will feature a new Material You design language that will focus on personalisation. Also baked into the new update will be a new Privacy Dashboard. This will act as a one-stop destination for tuning all permissions and privacy-related settings.

Other new additions in the features include a redesigned lock screen, clock app, notification tray and quick settings toggles. Faster animations and motions across the user interface are also part of the package.

Get Fire TV Stick for $22 | Hurry

Amazon is trying hard to promote its Android TV stick Fire. It has been on sale for past few week, but if you have missed those sales, don’t worry. Amazon has announced brand new surprise sale where you can get Fire Tv stick for as low as $21.99.

Yes, you can get a brand new Fire TV stick at just $21.99, it is the lowest price you can get it for. In previous sales Amazon never offered it at such a low price.

Other than that you can also get much popular Fir TV Stick 4K which is sold for $50, it can be bought for $34.99. But you need to hurry up if you need to get you hands on the deal as the sale is not going to last long.

You can straight away visit Amazon website and you will find Fire Tv Lite sale. Fire Tv works just like the regular one, but only difference is that Lite version doesn’t have any volume and other controls on remote.

And as we discussed already Fire TV 4k is available for a discount price of $34.99. And you can also buy Fire TV 4K along with Echo Dot which has a price of $120 for $94.99 which is really great discount.

So what are you waiting for, grab the deal. Don’t forget to comment below if you like the article and if there is any other deal you wish to share with other users.

Sony HT-S40R soundbar: Specifications, price

Sony has launched its HT-S40R soundbar in India. The device features a slim design and supports Dolby Digital Technology for an enhanced audio experience. The soundbar also comes packed with wireless speakers and a subwoofer. Here are the detailed specifications and features of the Sony HT-S40R soundbar.

Sony HT-S40R soundbar Price, specifications

Sony HT-S40R soundbar: Specifications

The HT-S40R soundbar packs 600W of total power output. The 5.1 channel speaker comes with support for Dolby Audio technology to deliver a cinematic surround sound experience. The soundbar comes in a sleek and compact build.

Also read: Apple Watch Series 7: specs, launch date

One can connect their smartphone to the soundbar using Bluetooth. However, if you want to play audio from a USB device, the HT-S40R provides you with a USB port to achieve the same. And if you have Bravia TV, you can connect the soundbar to it without the need for wires.

You can easily connect the sounbar to compatible TVs via HDMI cable. The device can also be connected with TVs that are not compatible with HDMI via Optical Inputs. The soundbar comes packed with wireless sub and rear speakers and a subwoofer, users can also use the subwoofer’s volume control to fine-tune their listening experience.

Pricing and availability

The Sony HT-S40R soundbar is available for Rs 28,990. It will be also available across all Sony Center, E-commerce portals, and major electronic stores from September 9.

How To Reactivate Facebook Account

Facebook is a platform where many users spend their time searching friends, family or anything. People love to explore new things on Facebook by visiting different pages. But when they realize that it is consuming their time and hampering other work or putting their privacy at stake, they deactivate the account. And then, soon they start missing the features and fun which they got in exploring the account. However, you need not worry, you can reactivate your Facebook account using some simple steps.

All you need to do is to follow the steps in any of the methods given below.

1. Activate Account Through Mobile

At first, open Facebook App on your mobile.
Now, write the e-mail and password on the login page.
And then, click log-in.
After that, follow online guidance which will redirect you to the account.

Also Read: How to Deactivate Facebook Account

2. Activate Account Through Desktop

Firstly, open facebook.com on browser and press hit.
Now, mention e-mail and password on the login page.
If you are able to login that means your account is still available with Facebook.
But if your account does not open even after mentioning the user id and password that means your account has been permanently deleted as you may be trying to login after many days of deactivation.

3. Recover Facebook Account

Open the browser and type facebook.com and tap my personal account was disabled after that you will be redirected to Facebook recovery page of account.
Now write phone number, email address and other details as asked in the page.
Next, you require to submit ID proof and then tap send option.
After that follow online guidelines to recover the account.

You can opt for any of the above methods and reactivate/recover your Facebook account at any time. Follow just these simple steps and you can start searching friends and can also access your pages on Facebook.

How to Deactivate Facebook Account

Facebook is the largest social media platform across the world. The social media platform currently has different platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. However, Facebook has been always at the centre of a controversy regarding privacy concerns. So, if you are one of those who are deeply disturbed by all these controversies, you might want to delete/deactivate your Facebook account permanently. In this article, we will show you the steps to delete your Facebook account.

But, before you take this step, it is important to know the difference between deactivating your Facebook account and deleting your Facebook account.

Facebook allows users to either delete their account or simply deactivate it. The latter is helpful when you don’t want to be on the social media platform for a while. Deactivating an account means that no one can see your profile. However, you can still use Facebook Messenger. Furthermore, your profile picture will be still visible in conversations. Moreover, the photos, posts, and videos will not be deleted. Users can easily reactivate the account whenever they want.

Also Read: How to make video calls with Facebook Messenger

How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account?

The process of deactivating your Facebook account is pretty simple. All you need to do is follow these steps:

Open Facebook and go to the ‘Settings & Privacy’ section.
Click on Settings and click on ‘Your Facebook Information’.
There you will find the ‘Deactivation and Deletion’ option. Choose ‘Deactivate Account’, then click ‘Continue to Account Deactivation’ and follow the instructions to confirm.

Also Read: How to transfer old WhatsApp chats to a new phone

How to Delete Your Account?

Before deleting the account it is important to note that you won’t be able to reactivate your account. Furthermore, your profile, photos, posts, videos, and everything else you’ve added will be permanently deleted. You will not be able to use Messenger. So, if you are really certain, you can follow these steps to delete your Facebook Account:

Open the Facebook app and go to the Settings & Privacy section, then click on Settings.
Click on Your Facebook Information and then go to Deactivation and Deletion.
Choose Permanently Delete Account, then click Continue to Account Deletion.
You will be asked for a reason for deleting the account. Choose the reason.
In the next slide, the company will show you all the data that you are going to lose when you delete it.
Click Delete Account, enter your password and then click Continue.

However, Facebook still gives you 30 days period to re-activate your account. You can log in to your account within 30 days to stop the deletion process.

How to make video calls with Facebook Messenger

Facebook enables people to stay in touch with each other no matter where they are in the world. Using the video-chat feature on Facebook Messenger one can quickly connect with up to 50 people. In this article, we will learn how to make video calls with Facebook Messenger.

Also Read: How to send WhatsApp message without saving contact?

How to Make video calls with Facebook Messenger on Mobile

If you use an Android device, you can download the Messenger app directly from the Google Play Store. Apple provides the Messenger app for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch through the Apple App Store.

Once the app is installed on your smartphone, open it and tap the search bar to find the contact with whom you want to have a video chat. If you’ve previously sent messages to or called friends in Messenger, they’ll appear below the search bar. Select the person, and then tap the Video Chat icon at the top right.

Also Read: How to use Focus mode in Zoom meetings

When you receive a call, Messenger immediately notifies you, and you can accept or decline the call. When you’re in the call, you’ll see your friend in the centre of the screen and yourself at the top right. The buttons at the top, from left to right, allow you to open a chat, broadcast your video chat to an available device, switch between the rear and front-facing cameras, or disable your camera.

From the bottom row, you can change the colour of your background, add friends to your video call, mute your microphone, or end the call.

How to use video chat on Messenger on laptop/desktop

If you’re using a laptop or desktop with a webcam, you can video chat with any Facebook friend through Messenger.

Start by logging in to Facebook in your browser. Click “Messenger” on the left of the Facebook home page.

Click the name of the person you want to call. Then, select the Video Chat icon at the top right to start your call.

How to transfer old WhatsApp chats to a new phone

One of the major problems that a person faces when he/she switches to a new smartphone is that how do they transfer the WhatsApp chats, data from the previous phone to the new one. The WhatsApp messaging app is widely used and considered an essential one to communicate with friends and acquaintances. Therefore, we have prepared an easy guide for you to transfer your old WhatsApp chats to a new phone.

Backup and restore on Google Drive/ iCloud

Android

Open WhatsApp on your old phone and tap on the three dots on the top-right corner of your phone. Open the settings menu, go to Chats, and then chose Chats backup.
From here you can choose whether you want to backup your chats manually or automatically (weekly, monthly, and more). When you open WhatsApp on the new phone, it will prompt you to recover old chats, media from Google Drive.
The chats, photos, videos will be visible instantly on your smartphone.

Also Read: HOW TO DOWNLOAD WHATSAPP STATUS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

iPhone

For iOS, before going to WhatsApp settings you need to go into your Apple ID and turn on iCloud. If you have done it already, there is no need to perform this action.
Open WhatsApp and tap on Settings on the bottom right corner. Go to Chats and then click on ‘Chat Backup’. Once again it is up to you whether you want to back up the chat history manually or turn on automatic backup. You also have an option to include or exclude videos from the backup history.
Once again, when you install WhatsApp on your new iPhone it will prompt you to restore the chat history from iCloud.

Manual backup (Android)

This is an option for those who have not received the Google Drive update or don’t want to save the chat history online.

First, connect your smartphone to your laptop via a USB cable. You need to go into the WhatsApp database which can be found in the internal memory of the device.
Search for backup files that will display the saved date. The file may look like this – “msgstore-2020-07-10.db.crypt1”.
After finding the file, copy it in your system. If the chat history is backed up automatically, it will not have the date of the backup.
Before installing WhatsApp on your new device keep in mind that you don’t have to open the app. Copy the retrieved file in your new smartphone’s ‘databases’ folder.
Now, open WhatsApp on your new device. The app will display a notification that a message backup is found. All you need to do is tap on the ‘restore’ option and the chats will start to reflect in a while.