Enable USB OTG on Moto E

Finally it is possible to enable USB OTG functionality on the Motorola Moto G

However keep in mind that the USB OTG will work only inside the application. However if you want to open a file in another app, just copy the file to the device or your micro SD card.

Download the app from here. Since it is an APK file you will have to side load it on your Motorola Moto E. For that copy it to your Moto E and open a file explorer. Then browse to the folder that contains that file and open the APK.

Enable USB OTG on Moto E

Install the file and you will find it in the application drawer. Open it and enable the USB OTG on it to enjoy the functionality.

Moto E: How To Unlock Bootloader

In this tutorial we will explain how to unlock the bootloader of the Motorola Moto X Android phone

Instructions to unlock the boot loader of Moto E

First download the Android SDK from here
Then install the latest Motorola USB Drivers on your computer’s desktop. Download them from here. That is the direct link.

Put Moto X in fast boot mode.

To do this, power off the Moto X. Then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously.

Open Command Prompt on your computer. Then go androidsdk/platform-tools/ (Hold Shift and right click and press open command window here)

Type this in the CMD prompt window

fastboot oem get_unlock_data
You will get a return string. Copy it. For that, Right Click-Mark- Mark the text by pressing the shift key and nowpress Ctrl+C to copy.

Paste all the lines together in a notepad. Remove the empty spaces.

Now go to the Motorola Site and then paste those lines there.

Moto E How To Unlock Bootloader

Click on "Can My Device Be Unlocked". Make sure to click on “I Agree” on the bottom of the page.

Asus TP500L Specs, Laptop Tablet Hybrid spotted on FCC

We have spotted the another Transformer laptop tablet hybrid on FCC website. Called the Asus TP500L, the machine will allow you to use the device as both tablet and typical laptop.

Asus TP500L specs

15.6 inch touch screen display
Intel Haswell processor
48 Wh battery
4 gigabytes of RAM
HDD + SSD hybrid storage
3 USB 3.0 ports (1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports)
HDMI port, Ethernet jack, and SD card reader
Windows 8.1 operating system

The machine will come with a compact power adapter. There is no word how much this 2 in 1 machine will cost. 

Asus TP500L

Asus is working on a new series of 2 in 1 laptop tablet hybrid models with big displays. Right now the company offers two Transformer Book models that can do the double duty of both laptop and tablet.

asus-tp500l-laptop

Those models let you push the touch screen panel back 360 degrees in such a way that it is back to back with the key board for use in tablet mode. The two models we are talking about are Asus TP300L and 15 incher Asus N542L.

SanDisk X300s SSD Specs, Self Encrypting with 1TB capacity

Self encrypting storage devices are on the rage right now as more and more companies and government institutions adapt these devices. SanDisk wants to make full use of this opportunity and has churned out X300S, a M.2 2280 single sided SSD that can be used with any laptop or desktop. It comes in five capacities 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB.

SanDisk X300s specifications

Form Factors: 7mm 2.5-inch Cased, M.2 2260
Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Interface: SATA Revision 3.1 (6 Gb/s) backward compatible to SATA Revision 2.0 (3 Gb/s) and SATA Revision 1.0 (1.5 Gb/s)
Sequential Read/Write: Up to 520/460MB/s
Random Read/Write: Up to 96/80k
Endurance (TBW): >40 (64GB), >80 (128GB-512GB)
Latency Read/Write: 55/65μs
Active Power (W): 0.12
Slumber(mW): 80 (64GB-256GB), 90 (512GB)
DEVSLP(mW): 5.0 (64GB), 5.0 (128GB), 5.0 (256GB), 6.5(512GB)
Weight(g): 2.5” 7mm Cased: 51 (64GB-128GB), 55 (256GB-512GB); M.2 2280: 7 (64GB-512GB)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C
Non-operating Temperatures: -55 C to 85 C
Operating Vibration: 5.0 gRMS, 10 – 2000 Hz
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7 – 800 Hz
Operating/Non-operating Shock: 1,500 G @0.5 msec half sine
Certifications: FCC, CE, UL, ULc, TUV, KC, BSMI, ACA, VCCI

No matter which capacity you get, you will benefit from its AES 256-bit FIPS 197 certified hardware crypto engine that encrypts everything stored on the disk. The SanDisk X300S is 2.5 inch type which means you can use it in your laptop too.

SanDisk X300s

While you can use software side encryption on any storage device, it is always painfully slow. The M.2 ones as expected, do not come with any cases.

Medion Akoya P2211T Specifications and Price, Keyboard dock adds 1 TB of storage

If you are finding the new hybrids a tiny bit too expensive, consider taking a look at taking a look at the Medion Akoya P2211T. It retails for just EUR 480 and that includes a keyboard dock with 1 TB of hard disk. The tablet is driven by Intel Celeron N2920 quad-core processor that hums at 1.86 GHz and backed by beefy 4 gigabytes of RAM.

Medion Akoya P2211T (MD98706) specifications

11.6 inch screen with full HD resolution
Intel Celeron N2920 1.86GHz CPU
64GB SSD storage (tablet) + 1000 GB hard disk storage (keyboard dock)
4GB of RAM (non expandable)
Micro SD card slot, USB 2.0, 3.0 ports
HDMI output for HDTV, monitor connectivity
Windows 8.1 operating system
We were able to spend some time with the Medion Akoya P2211T (MD98706) and were impressed with its performance. The screen measures 11.6 inches and packs 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution which is excellent for a bargain tablet like this one. It shall be noted that the tablet part has only 64 GB of flash storage.

Medion Akoya P2211T

Medion Akoya P2211T Review

When keyboard dock attached you will be able to squeeze almost 10 hours of continuous runtime.

HP Pro x2 410 Specifications, Windows 8.1 and Core i5 Haswell processors

The US company Hewlett Packard has released HP Pro x2 410 a hybrid computer equipped with an Intel Core fourth generation CPU, Windows 8.1, and a display with a diagonal size of 11.6 inches. The device is priced at 650 euro. The HP Pro x2 410 has adequate computing power for everyday tasks and more thanks to the latest Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i5 ​​Haswell processors and 4GB RAM.

HP Pro x2 410 Specifications

11.6 inch display
1366×768 pixels resolution
Core i3-4012Y 1.5 GHz or an i5-4202Y 1.6 GHz processor
4 gigabytes of RAM
128 GB / 256 GB SSD
Built-in battery. According to the manufacturer, it should give you 6 hours of runtime on a single charge.
Speakers, Beats Audio, USB ports, HDMI output
Micro SD card slot
Two cameras.

HP Pro x2 410

The tablet part weighs 816 grams and when used with keyboard, the total weight increases to 1700 grams. It is worth mentioning that the dock adds an additional 21 Wh battery which combined with tablet’s 28 Wh battery can deliver up to 12 hours of continuous operation.

TrekStore SurfTab Xintron 10.1 Tablet Specifications, comes with DVB-T Stick

Tablets with DVB-T stick are on the rage right now as football season is approaching. Meet the TrekStore SurfTab Xintron 10.1 that comes with Intel Atom processor and Terres DVT-T stick. Suggested retail price for the entire package is EUR 199.

TrekStore SurfTab Xintron 10.1 Tablet Specifications

10.1 inch display with resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels
Intel Atom Z2580 processor
1 gigabytes of RAM
16 giga bytes of flash storage
Micro SD card slot
5 mega pixel main camera
2MP webcam
Micro USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
6800 mAh battery
Two front speakers

Since the resolution is not ground breaking, pixel density is just 150 PPI. However it is good enough for watching football or any live video using DVB-T stick. 

The Intel processor is clocked at 2GHz per core and yields excellent performance. 1GB RAM ensures that system applications run fine. It shall be noted that there is no GPS radio on board.

TrekStore SurfTab Xintron 10.1 Tablet

It has aluminum back and thus has a premium touch to it. There are two front speakers for sound output and Android 4.2.2 jelly bean operating system.

Asus T200TA Specifications Price details revealed

Asus Transformer Book T200TA is the second generation convertible laptop that will replace the popular T100 computer. Like its predecessor, it will run Windows 8.1 operating system and its launch will take place in June.

Asus T200TA Specifications

11.6 inch display with IPS technology
1366×768 pixel resolution
Intel Bay Trail Z3775 quad core processor with a maximum clock frequency of 2.39 GHz
32 giga bytes of flash storage
2GB RAM
Optional docking station with built in battery

asus t200ta

We also have its pricing details thanks to its listing over Swiss websites that suggest it will cost 560 dollars (499 Swiss francs). According to the details about T200 leaked earlier the T200TA will be powered by latest quad core Intel Atom Z3775 processor and backed by 2 gigabytes of RAM.

Coolpad 8971 Specifications, comes with a 5.9 inch screen and Snapdragon 801 CPU

Coolpad 8971 is the latest offering from Android’s stable offering a massive 5.9 inch screen and latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor that is even more powerful than Snapdragon 800 CPU.

Coolpad 8971 Specifications

5.9” display with full HD resolution (1920×1080 pixels)
Quad core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AB)
3 gigabytes of main memory (RAM)
13 mega pixel camera with LED flash
2MP front webcam
4G LTE radio built in
Dimensions 159 x 81.6 x 8 millimeters
198 grams
Android 4.4.2 kit kat

Coolpad-8971

Supported bands are 1900/1800/900 MHz (B34) / 1880-1920 (B39) MHz, GSM (B41) / 2300 (B40) / 1900 (B39) MHz, TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 TDD-LTE 2500 and as mentioned earlier it has built in LTE as well which means it has FDD-LTE/W-CDMA.

Root GT-I9192 GT-I9195 Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE and Dual SIM models

Obtaining root for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE and dual SIM model is now easy thanks to insecure kernel. First download the following files:

Odin_v3.09.zip get it from here
recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-serranodsub.tar.zip link
S4Mini_RootKit_v2.zip (contains SuperSU v1.89 and BusyBox v1.21.1) download links

Extract recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-serranodsub.tar.zip file to your computer.

Then follow these procedure:

Copy the “S4Mini_RootKit_v2.zip” to your device SD card.
Turn off the phone.
Press and hold home, volume down and power. Download screen should appear.
Connect USB cable, and press volume up.
Start Odin, uncheck “F. Reset Time”, and then click AP button.
Select “recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-serranodsub.tar.md5” file that you previously extracted, and press Start button. The phone will reboot when finished.
After the phone resets (it vibrates) IMMEDIATELY hold volume up and home buttons to boot into recovery mode.
Select the option to install the ZIP file you have previously copied to your device and begin flashing it.
After flashing using CWM, reboot into system and enjoy your rooted device.

Root GT-I9192 GT-I9195 Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE and Dual SIM models

If you get any warnings after install, delete these apk files from system/app:

KNOXAgent.apk
KNOXStore.apk
ContainerAgent.apk