Android phone or tablet supports USB On-The-Go or Not

Can you plug external devices into your smartphone? a straightforward app answers the question, probably saving you each time and cash.

One of the chief edges of humanoid is its support for add-on storage, nevertheless astonishingly few of the most recent humanoid smartphones and tablets embody a microSD slot

The good news is that the software will still access secondary storage (as well as varied external devices like keyboards and game controllers). The dangerous news is that not all devices go along with the required hardware and drivers for this USB On-The-Go (OTG) capability. therefore however are you able to verify if yours does?

The quickest and best resolution far and away is to put in USB OTG Checker, a free app that quickly and effectively determines whether or not your humanoid phone or pill supports USB OTG.

I tried it with the said Moto X, a Virgin Mobile ZTE-made Supreme, and a Google Nexus ten pill. i do know from my very own separate analysis that 2 of those support USB OTG out of the box -- the Moto and Nexus -- and USB OTG Checker confirmed that whereas properly determinative that the Supreme doesn't.

In alternative words, though a number of the app's user reviews indicate it is not correct, in my tests it went 3 for 3. Your mileage could vary.
Fortunately, even though your device fails the take a look at, you'll still make the most of USB OTG. browse my post on the way to use secondary storage to expand unexpandable humanoid phones. Short version: root your device exploitation the superb Kingo humanoid Root utility, then grab associate app that may "mount" secondary storage

If you have been ready to run USB OTG Checker on your phone or pill, share your results here (pro or con). And if you have found a stronger thanks to verify its OTG compatibility, be happy to share that yet.

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How to share mobile data connection with PC

Description

It is easy to use Internet using Wi-Fi but what you can do when you are travelling or not within Wi-Fi range. Here is the solution to help you.

Solution:

With the help of mobile data network, you can browse Internet easily on PC. Now, you can upload and download any desirable stuff while travelling or working with 3G or 4G data plan enabled.

Steps to follow to connect Android device’s mobile data with PC:

1.      Go to Android device “Settings.”

2. Then go to “More Settings.”

3. Select “Tethering and portable hotspot” to share mobile data connection through USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

4. Check to connect the USB cable to your machine or on your PC’s Bluetooth.

5. There are three options available. Connect through Wi-Fi hotspot by enabling “Portable Wi-Fi hot-spot” and your mobile/smartphone will work as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

6. Next option is to enable “USB tethering.”

7. Last option is enable “Bluetooth tethering.” Make sure to switch on Bluetooth on other device/PC.

You are connected to Internet now. After completing your work, disable the option for sure. For more from the XpertCrew^TM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:

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Install PS4 updates via a USB flash drive

Description

If you have started using PlayStation 4 then a software update is available for you. As soon as you power on the system, you will find the update ready for you to download. This update is useful for receiving the full benefits of Sony’s latest console.

Solution:

There are two methods to install the update i.e. directly through an Internet-connected PlayStation 4 or with a USB flash drive.

For those without Internet connection, second method is good.

Find the points below to do this:

1. Insert a USB drive of at least 1 GB free space into your computer.

2. Create a folder on the drive with the name "PS4" -- no spaces.

3. Now, create a folder named “UPDATE” in all caps inside PS4 folder.

4. From Sony’s website, download the update and save it in the UPDATE folder on your USB drive. The latest update version is 1.50.

5. If power indicator is orange in PlayStation 4 then hold the power button until the system beeps. When the system turned off, connect the USB drive.

6. Start the PlayStation 4 in safe mode by holding the power button for 7 seconds.

7. Now, plug the controller in and press the PlayStation button. After this, select “Update System Software” option. When you restart your PlayStation 4, it will be up to dated.

8. For installing the update properly, enter Settings, click on System Settings and choose “System Information.”

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How to create a bootable OS X Mavericks USB install drive

Now that Apple has released OS X 10.9 Mavericks, you might want to consider creating a USB install drive for clean installs and future use.

On Tuesday, Apple released the latest version of their desktop operating system, OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Available as a free download via the App Store, OS X Mavericks is supposed to bring power and performance improvements, as well as some new features, including the new Maps app.
Creating an OS X USB installer from the App Store download hasn't been very straightforward in the past, and the old methods no longer work for OS X 10.9. However, there's a new Apple utility with Mavericks that makes it relatively simple, and thanks to MacForums member, tywebb13, we know how to use it. With a USB installer, you'll be able to perform a clean installation ofMavericks whenever you want and without having to download it again from the App Store. Here's how to create a bootable OS X Mavericks install drive:
Step 1: Download the OS X Mavericks installer from the App Store, but don't run the installer yet. If you've already upgraded, you'll have to download the installer again from the App Store, since it deletes itself after the upgrade. Make sure the installer is located in the Applications folder.

Step 2: Format a USB flash drive that's at least 8GB, as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and keep the default name as "Untitled." Make sure that you don't have another volume with the same name. If you do, unmount the other volume or rename it temporarily. You can also name the USB flash drive to something other than "Untitled," but just make sure to change the command in Step 3 to reflect the correct name.



Step 3: Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ Mavericks.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Untitled --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ Mavericks.app --nointeraction

Since the utility requires root privileges, you'll need to enter your password to continue. It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes or so for it to complete.



That's it. You should now be able to boot with the USB installer while holding down the Option key and begin your clean install of OS X Mavericks. If the utility seems to be stuck at "Copying installer files to disk," try switching to a different USB flash drive. Another issue that seems to come up is the USB installer not appearing in Startup Manager. Again, try switching to a different USB flash drive if you have problems booting into it.
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What to do with your USB flash drive: Maintain Windows

Description

Have you ever thought about using your USB flash drive to maintain Windows? For this, there is a tool called Parted Magic is available. With this, you can also clone your disk partitions; reset your Windows administrator password and many more. In this tutorial, we are going to tell you how to install Parted Magic.

Solution:

Make sure you have empty USB flash drive of 1GB in size. After this:

Install Parted Magic

1.Download the ISO of Parted Magic and the UNetbootin utility. The zipped file is known as pmagic-6.3.iso-x86_64.zip and that UNetbootin utility is named as unetbootin-win-549.exe.
2.Extracted the Parted Magic ISO from the zip file, you can run UNetbootin by double-clicking on unetbootin-win-549.exe.
3.Now, change the selection from "Distribution" to "Diskimage". And, browse the Parted Magic ISO by clicking the button. After selecting the ISO file, set the correct drive letter of your USB flash drive and click the “OK” button.



4.After the completion of installation, reboot it or exit. In case, you are ready to boot into Parted Magic then click “Reboot Now” Button. Otherwise click “Exit.”

Run Parted Magic

1.After setting your computer’s BIOS to boot from USB devices, insert the USB flash drive into a USB port. 
2.From the boot menu, select option 1, "Default settings (Runs from RAM)."
3.You will see the Parted Magic desktop after booting up.



Applications

Let’s discuss the applications:
GParted- It stands for Gnome Partition Editor. Basically, it is a graphical partition editor through which you can restructure disks. For launching it, double-click on the "Partition Editor" icon on the desktop.



Clonezilla- It is a disk imaging application which is similar to Norton Ghost and Acronis True Image. To launch, go to Start, System Tools, Clonezilla.



Chntpw- Using this command, you can clear or change a Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 user's password.
For clearing administrator’s password:

1.Go to Start > System Tools > Mount-gtk to start Mounting tool. In this example, Windows is installed on /media/sda3. 



2.By clicking on the LXTerminal shortcut on the toolbar, launch a terminal window.
3.Now, type “chntpw /media/sda3/WINDOWS/system32/config/SAM” at the prompt and hit “Enter” key.



4.In the following menu, type 1 and hit the “Enter” key.



5.When asked "Write hive files?” type y and hit the “Enter” key.




That’s all you need to do. Now, you can easily repartition your hard disk as well as reset your Windows administrator password. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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