How to access media files(images/videos) received in telegram?

Media files received in telegram(android) are not visible in the gallery which is the default path for every media files received through other applications,thus limiting the media files to be only sent to the other telegram contacts only.
Here's the steps to access the media files and making them visible in the gallery folder , thus enabling to share or send those files.

Save Images
1. Open the image you want to save.
2. Open menu.
3. Click save.
4. Open gallery and the file will be visible in the telegram folder.

Save Videos
1. Open the default file manager of the device.
2. Open android/data/org.telegram.messenger/cache 
3. Select the files , open menu and move them to the other   folder(preferably "video" folder)
4. Open gallery and the file will be visible in the telegram folder.

Note: Telegram stores the files in 
android/data/org.telegram.messenger/cache and can
be shared or sent from the same folder but to avoid always visiting this path to share the files , follow the above steps and they will be visible in the gallery.

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Remotely access your android device-Airdroid

Recently I came across an android app on google play called Airdroid and I was amazed to know that this app can be used to remotely access your android device.

1.) Download this app from here.

2.) Install it on your android device.

3.) Create an account and sign in.

4.) Now go to this link and sign in with your account you just created on your android device.

5.) And finally you will be able to use the following features:-

• Desktop SMS: Send & receive SMS from the comfort of your computer. Faster typing and navigation with the full keyboard and large screen.
• Files and Media: Move photos, videos, ringtones and any other files on and off Android, all without a USB cable.
• Find Phone: Locate and lock your Android when it’s lost. Cannot get it back? Simply wipe all data remotely.
• Manage Apps: Easier way of app search, installation and apk export.
• Camera and Screenshot: See through the lens of your Android camera, front and back. Or stream the screen of your Android in nearly real-time.
• Phone Calls, Clipboard, Url transfer and more: Call contact, share clipboard content, push URL to Android and more features awaiting your discovery.

Author-Pratik Dhake
Editor-Pooja Panchal

Tip for android developers regarding Keystore

A year ago I started developing Android Applications. I had launched the Demo version of my game Wake Up Dad on google play. I was a beginner back then so didn’t know the importance of keystore (used for signing any Android Application) which I accidently deleted.

A few months back, I wanted to update the game but I couldn’t because of the lost keystore. I tried launching the game with different keystore but google play doesn’t allow the updated apk as the signature is different. The only solution to this was to remove the older version of the game and publish the updated apk with the new package game. Pretty sad for a developer when there are some great reviews etc :(

So here's a tip (mainly for beginners): If you've lost your private key, its gone forever (unless you have backups). Make sure you have a backup of your key. The best way to do this is by mailing it to your own mail address.

P.S - If you accidently landed up on this page and if you are an android developer..don't ignore this...read it...I will be glad if it helped someone out there..:) 
Editor - Pooja Panchal

Query places + Google's places API + autocomplete TextView + android

Here's the code on how to use places api in android's autocomplete TextView..
Download Zip Project
Note:-Replace the String "YOUR_API_KEY" in MainActivity.java with your actual android key,which you   can obtain here.
Make sure to add "Internet permission" in your project's manifest file.

       
     

How to root android device?

Follow the steps given below:-

1. Download universal_gb_root.zip file from here(http://www.mediafire.com/?4qxfe3v7c9d1bf1).
2. Copy this file on your sdcard.
3. Switch off your cell and enter into recovery mode(different android devices have different ways to enter
    into recovery mode...just google it for your particular device..for samsung devices it can be done by
    holding home button and power button..!!).
4. Recovery mode has options like update via sdcard,wipe cache,wipe data etc(scroll through the options
    using volume up & down button and select an option by pressing home button).Select update via sdcard
    option which lists all the files and folders available on your sdcard.
5. Locate universal_gb_root.zip file and select it...and installation will start...once it is done the system will
    reboot.
6. That's it....you have successfully rooted your device...you can see super su app which confirms rooted
    android device..!!

How to run android apps/games on pc?

      Here's how you can use android apps/games on desktop of a pc(supported by windows Vista,XP,7).I recently discovered a great software called "Bluestacks" which gives you access to Android apps(whatsapp,temple run,talking tom..etc) on the Android Market, GetJar, the Amazon AppStore or 1Mobile Market, and allows you to run them on your desktop.
      Here's a download link for Bluestacks:-http://cdn.bluestacks.com/bstk-download-success-2.html.
It is very easy to install this software.
1.)Download it
2.)Install it
3.)Install apps on it
4.)Launch apps.
       Here's a video which demonstrate the details of bluestacks...:-

How to develop android apps without any coding?-Part 1

If you have any idea to develop android apps but have no coding skills,still you can be a android developer using App Inventor. App Inventor lets you develop applications for Android phones using a web browser and either a connected phone or emulator. The App Inventor servers store your work and help you keep track of your projects.
You build apps by working with:
1.The App Inventor Designer, where you select the components for your app.(Front End)
2.The App Inventor Blocks Editor, where you assemble program blocks that specify how the  components should behave. You assemble programs visually, fitting pieces together like pieces of a puzzle.(Back End)

3.The Emulator, a virtual mobile device that runs on your computer along side App Inventor.           

               Here's a demo of how simply a "hellopurr" android app is developed in 1 minute-

Learn how to use App Inventor -

http://www.appinventorbeta.com/learn/setup/hellopurr/hellopurremulatorpart1.html

Each and every component of App Inventor is explained in this video-

How to increase internal memory of android phone?

When you install any apps or games on your android phone,by default some of them gets stored on your internal memory.But some of them are movable(facebook,what's app,youtube etc are non-movable) means that you can move them to external memory card(SD card) using a app "App 2 SD".
Here's the link to install App 2 SD -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.app2sd&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hMHNvZnQuZ3Bob25lLmFwcDJzZCJd

As mentioned earlier only some of them are movable,so still you can face the problem of internal memory storage.Now further,one more thing you can do is to clear cache memory used by the applications.No softwares is required as such(though available-1-tap cleaner) to clear cache memory.

Go to Settings > Applications > Manage applications on your Android.
Press the Menu button and select the Sort by size option. If you’re on Android 2.2, select theAll tab first.
To check if an application has a cache, select it in the list and it will be stated on the resulting screen. To clear a cache, simply press the Clear cache button.
A couple of apps that may have a cache of several MB are Maps, Market, Internet and Gallery (called Photos on some devices).
From the Application info screen you may also clear an app’s data. This will not only clear the cache, but also all the data the app has generated. Basically, you’re “hardresetting” the app. For example, I reclaimed 2MB by erasing the data for Media Storage. It forced my Gallery app to locate all my pictures again, but the associated data for Media Storage was still much smaller in size than before I cleared it.

           I recommend you to use 1-Tap Cleaner because it allows to clear all cache memory along with the history with just a single tap.

         

How to fix Android battery life?

Android O.S has a serious issue of poor battery backup.Even Google's Larry Page says you should be grateful if your Android battery lasts a day.
But there are several ways which can help to save your Android phones Battery life.

THE BASICS: WIFI, GPS AND BLUETOOTH
The big three, Wifi, GPS and Bluetooth, are always common culprits for using up battery life and should be turned off when not in use. Both Bluetooth and Wifi can be on even when you aren’t using them, but GPS will only be active when an application is using it (e.g. for Navigation in Google Maps).

Cut off screen brightness



Full Cycle Recharge
1. Be sure that your battery life is less than 20%.
2.Recharge your battery directly 100% with no pause.
3.Install Battery Dr saver and task killer.(It helps to manage apps and helps to extend battery life)

Ditch vibrant wallpapers

I personally observe that live wallpapers and bright wallpapers consumes more energy as compared to dark wallpaper.And also live wallpapers utilize more of the "RAM".

Switch off Auto-sync

Apps like facebook,gmail,what's app,twitter etc automatically starts sync when a packet data connection is enabled.So auto-sync should be turned off when not in use.Settings>Accounts and Sync>disable Auto sync.

Install a time-sensitive power manager

         There are plenty of time and location sensitive apps on the Android Market which automatically handle your phone's power and communications settings. For example, there's no point leaving your phone connected to the mobile network while you're asleep - so a simple app like Airplane Autoswitch, which kills all radio communications, will save loads of power and also help you sleep uninterrupted by notification pings.
          Also clear the RAM memory when the phone is to be kept idle for a long time.(like before bedtime).It kills the apps which are constantly running in background like(maps,blogger,gmail,vlingo etc).

Install Juice Defender

     I’ve always been a big fan of JuiceDefender, since it automates the process of turning your wireless connections on and off. JuiceDefender was one of the first battery apps for Android and has evolved quite rapidly within the past year. Today, set up and operation is relatively simple — you just need to install the app and select one of the preset profiles that it offers and it will turn your data connection, wifi and bluetooth on and off as needed thus saving you significant battery life.