Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Power User Tips and Tricks: How to Use Google Maps with Offline Navigation?

Google map navigation is used by almost all the internet users all around the world. Eventually, on Android mobiles there is no way to navigate maps without internet connection. But, even with online navigation users really find it difficult to locate places on their mobiles. We are providing you an easiest way to navigate maps in offline mode.

All you need is an Android mobile with RMaps app installed and a PC with Mobile Atlas Creator. Now just follow the below steps to make offline navigation.

  •  Extract the Mobile Atlas Creator zipped file and launch mobile atlas creator.exe file. Now you will be having map source list and choose Google Maps from it.
  • Using mouse just select the area you need and set one zoom level preference, click on 'Add selection.

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  • After the completing the above step, go to menu, click on atlas and convert atlas format to select Rmap SQlite format. Now, by clicking create atlas option your selection will be downloaded with your new map.
  •  Make connection to Android mobile and PC. Create a folder with name rmaps and add newly created maps in the root directory of your SD Card. Disconnect mobile and PC and open the Rmaps on your Android mobile. Go to menu and tap on settings to choose user defined maps. Now, select your new map and enable that.

Everything is done now and you can view the maps even in offline mode very easily and fast.

 Download Rmaps app:

Rmaps app is now available for free and you can download it from Android Apps Labs.

Otherwise, Scan below QR Code with the barcode scanner from your Android mobile and follow the instructions to download this app.
rmaps QR Code

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Emergency Repair Tips and info: Apple iPhone 4, 3G, 3GS Water Damage Rescue! http://go.to/drmobiles

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Did your iPhone or iPhone 3GS just experience water damage? If so, read on for details on what to do, how to save it, and if all else fails, how you can get a new one at the Apple store.

In Auckland, you can contact www.drmobiles.co.nz, who is the leading expert in Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4 water damage repair along with helping you to file for insuranc claims under home content insurance.

Recently, I completely damaged my boyfriend's iPhone. How? I did the worst possible thing and threw it into the washer.

I had no idea it was in the pockets of his robe! Somehow, he had put it there after waking up. I, trying to be a great girlfriend, decided to wash all of his clothes, even his robe. Unfortunately, for the both of us, his iPhone was in it.

So, what to do if this happens? Well, after completely panicking, we started to do a ton of research and found a lot of information about what to do.

 

EASY STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR IPHONE, IPHONE 3GS, IPHONE 4 WATER DAMAGE

Below are 12 easy steps to follow if you're iPhone has experienced water damage. Read on below for more details on each step.

  1. Do not turn it on - that means, do not touch any buttons.
  2. Do not turn it on - that means again, do not touch any buttons!
  3. Do not turn it on - again, this will cause the phone to short circuit if there is ANY amount of water in it
  4. Take it out of the case and remove the sim card.
  5. Shake out any extra water.
  6. Use a blow dryer on low heat for about 15 minutes to try and blow air through it and get rid of some of the water. Make sure it is on low heat.
  7. Shake it out again.
  8. Put it in a bag of rice, make sure it is completely covered

  9. Leave it in the rice bag for 2 -3 days if your phone was in water for less then a few minutes and 6-7 days if your phone was in water for more than that.

    Each day, take it out of the rice and use the blow dryer on low heat again for an additional 15 minutes. Then, put it back in the bag of rice.

  10. After 2-3 days you can check to see if it is still wet by shaking it a little to see if any water comes out. Sometimes, water may not come out so if you want to be sure, leave it there for 4-5 days.
  11. After you've left it in the rice bag for enough time, then try and turn it on to see if it works.

Remember: This is not foolproof, but it has worked for many people. The whole point of putting it in rice is to help it dry and remove the moisture.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU JUST DAMAGED YOUR APPLE IPHONE, IPHONE 3GS, OR IPHONE 4

First, do not turn the phone back on. By instinct, I wanted to turn it on to see if it was working. However, if you do this, the phone will short circuit because you are putting electricity through it while there is still water in it. Water in an electronic device may not break the item. However, too many times, people turn on the item right after to check if it is still working. The act of turning it on causes you to put electricity through it. Before, when it was off, no electricity was running through it. By putting electricity through something that has water in it, you will cause the item to short circuit.

I repeat this a couple of times just so everyone understands. If you can dry out the item and remove the water, it just might work. The water will eventually cause the electronics inside to rust, but it may not cause the item not to work.

So, after not turning on the item, what do you do? You try to dry it out. You let it sit. Some people recommend putting the iPhone in rice. Take a large amount of rice, put it in a gallon ziploc bag, and then stick your iPhone in the middle of it. You don't have to wrap it or anything, the rice won't damage it. See the video below for an example of how you do this. Basically, the rice will help to suck the moisture out. If you try this method, change the rice each day. Another method is to apply some form of heat against the phone - whether it is your blow dryer or a small room heater. You want to run low heat air through it for 30 min. to an hour every couple of hours. This will help dry out the moisture. Your entire goal is to help remove the moisture. Until you know the moisture is completely gone, do not turn it on. Depending on the amount of water, some people have recommended waiting anywhere from 2 to 7 days.

Finally, after doing all of that, slowly turn on your phone. Surprisingly, for many people, these methods of waiting and drying out the phone completely worked. Many people online had accidentally dropped their phone in the pool, tub, sink or some other source of water. For us, none of this work since the phone had been washed and sat in water for more than 30 minutes. However, if you drop your iphone into water for only a few seconds or a minute, then, a lot of times, drying it out will cause it to work again.

APPLE STORE POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR WATER DAMAGED IPHONES, IPHONE 3GS, IPHONE 4 WATER DAMAGE

One other tip. If it doesn't work, or it doesn't work right, you can now get it replaced for $199 at the Apple store. Previously, they wouldn't replace it since water damage automatically voids the warranty. Yes, the 2 year or 1 year warranty you have is not safe if you get water damage. There are 4 sensors on your phone (picture examples are below) - 2 that you can't get to while opening, and the other 2 that you can see. The first one is in the small round hole on top left of the phone (the earpiece hole), and the other one is in the bottom middle that separates the connector. If you shine a light and look at either of these, the sensor will be pink if water has touched this area. Because of this pink sensor, the folks at the Apple store will not honor your warranty which is what happened to me and my boyfriend.

But, the good news for us all is that Apple has now changed its policy. If you have a water damaged iPhone (pink sensors!), Apple will now allow you to replace it for a refurbished phone for a lower cost. It's $199 for a refurbished phone and the warranty is only 90 days, but this is a huge difference between the full price of $599 or $699 contract free phone that we had to pay to replace the water damaged phone. Also, don't forget, if you've bought your phone from Best Buy or used a credit card that offers protection, you may be able to get some of your money back or get the phone replaced for free. Don't miss out on these options since you will have to pay to replace the water damaged phone.

REPAIR OPTION

If your sensors are pink and your iPhone is not working even after you've tried to dry it using the steps above, then you may want to consider sending it to a repair shop. Millieamp is a service that can potentially repair your damaged iPhone. For a small fee, they will first start out by evaluating the damage. Then, they will let you know how much they think it will be to repair. At that point it is up to you to decide if you want them to repair the phone or if you want to buy a new one. It is worth having them take a look in case they are able to repair the phone and you don't have to buy a completely new one, especially if you just bought the phone. Check out their iPhone and iPod repair services. They just might help you save a bundle.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IPHONE IN THE FUTURE

One way to protect your iPhone from future damage is to get a good case. iSkin makes some very durable cases, especially their solo or solo FX models. Go to the iSkin Store  to check out other styles.

AN EXAMPLE OF PUTTING THE IPHONE IN A RICE BAG

EXAMPLE OF PINK SENSOR ON TOP LEFT OF PHONE

It is very subtle, but notice the pink color in the hole on the iPhone on the right compared to the one on the left.

EXAMPLE OF THE PINK SENSOR TRIGGERED IN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF YOUR IPHONE

It is very subtle, but the phone on the bottom shows a little pink line where the water has touched the sensor.


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Do You How to Preventing iPod Theft? Tips to Avoid Having Your iPod Stolen (repair, unlock, Auckland)

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IPods are among the most popular items for thieves these days. As a result, the numbers of iPod thefts, iPod muggings, and other violence related iPods is increasing (and, increasingly, getting a lot of media attention).

IPod users can look like good targets to thieves because iPods are expensive and also users will be less aware of their surroundings due to listening to music.

If you want to avoid iPod theft, prevent iPod theft, or not make yourself a clear target for an iPod mugging, here are some tips:

Do the obvious: keep your iPod close to you, don't leave it unattended, don't leave it exposed in your car when you're not in it, etc. Remember, an iPod is an expensive and sought-after product, so treat at as such and operate with common sense.

Ditch Your Earbuds: The white earbuds that come with iPods have become well-known indicators that the headphone cord snaking into your pocket or bag is connected to an iPod. Wearing the white earbuds is a signal to thieves that you're using an iPod. Get a different set of headphones to throw them off (the earbuds aren't that good anyway. There are lots of better options).

Don't Use Belt Clips: Belt clips are great for wearing your iPod around the house or in other safe spaces, but they're not great for keeping your iPod safe in public. Since the iPod is exposed on your body and potentially easy to pull off a belt clip, keep the clips at home.

Keep Your iPod Close: You can prevent iPod theft by keeping your iPod close to your body. After all, it's much harder to steal something that's in your bag or in an inside jacket pocket. The closer to your body the iPod can get, the better.

Clip It To Something: Avoiding iPod theft is aided when you make it harder for a thief to make off with your iPod. You can do this by clipping your iPod to something. Many cases, for instance, include small clips for attaching the case to a bag or the like. If you keep your iPod in a bag or inside pocket, and can find something to clip it to, you'll be doing double duty in preventing iPod theft.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings: This is harder said than done. When you're listening to your iPod, you probably won't be able to hear all of what's going on around you. This potentially puts you at a disadvantage relative to iPod thieves. So, to avoid iPod theft, be more alert and aware of your surroundings, and who's around you, when you're listening to your iPod.

If you follow these tips, you wil be well on  your way to being safter, holding onto your iPod and not becoming the victime of an iPod mugging!

This post is sponsored byDr Mobiles Limited
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The only professional repair centre who DOES NOT charge inspection fees on faulty phones.
> No inspection fee at all!
> 1 hour iPhone 4 repair
> Repair while you wait
> Free 30 min parking
> Free loan phone 

Help on: Handset Unlocking - Unlock your device - Vodafone, Australia (mobile phone)

Find out today how Dr Mobiles Limited can help you out easily to unlock your Australian Vodafone handsets or devices which is locked.


We provide free quotes for tehering unlock or even full factory unlock for your Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, Apple iPhone 3GS and Apple iPhone 4.

There will be no charge if your handsets or devices cannot be unlocked!

This post is sponsored byDr Mobiles Limited
1 Huron Street, Takapuna, North Shore 0622Tel: (09) 551-5344 and Mob: (021) 264-0000
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Why Dr Mobiles Limited?
The only professional repair centre who DOES NOT charge inspection fees on faulty phones.
> No inspection fee at all!
> 1 hour iPhone 4 repair
> Repair while you wait
> Free 30 min parking
> Free loan phone