Must Have Accessories for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Must Have Accessories for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

technology Nipun Parikh   6/13/2016 07:51:00 PM

Xiaomi has been in the Indian Market for quite some time. The Redmi Prime and its previous models sold very well, but then it lost its popularity. Xiaomi made a sensational comeback in the Indian smartphone market under the Rs. 15000 smartphone category with its Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The phone provided high end specifications at a price tag of only Rs. 10000 for the 16GB/2GB version. This price made it sell like hot cakes. Over a million registrations prove the fact that almost everyone with a budget of upto Rs. 15000 wanted a Redmi Note 3 for them. This and the flash sales model really increased the desire of people to get the phones. Some people bought them with several accounts and sold them on websites such as OLX and Quikr for a commission!

If you are among the millions who recently bought the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, then here is a list of some accessories which you should really consider buying. While the Redmi Note 3 is a great smartphone, buying some accessories will make daily tasks easier for you. Some of the accessories listed below like the Tempered Glass & Case are essential as the phone doesn't come with a Gorilla Glass protection. Also we would recommend buying premium Tempered and cases online, rather than buying from the mobile markets in your city. While the online products maybe a bit costly, a few rupees spent extra can save your Rs. 10000 mobile from cracks and damages.

Must Have Accessories for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3:

1) Case for Redmi Note 3

There are several types of cases available such as a clear transparent case to belt cases to military grade cases. If you have a normal usage and take good care of your phone, then a nice back cover which covers the edges and the front part is enough. Have a look at the iPaky Premium TPU Back Cover for Redmi Note 3. The cover looks classy and provides nice protection to your phone. 

 

If you need more protection, or drop your phone too often, then go for a military grade rugged case which can withstand bumps and drops and protect your phone. The Chevron Golden Military Grade Case for Redmi Note 3 has a nice Golden color, and provides good armor for your phone. Also it comes with a Kickstand so you can use it to put the phone on a surface and watch videos on it.

2) Tempered Glass

The Redmi Note 3 comes without a Gorilla Glass. It has a basic hardened glass. Buying a Tempered Glass protects the screen from cracks arising due to falls, hitting objects in your pocket, scratches etc. Have a look at the FOSO Tempered Glass. It has extra hardness and fits perfectly on your smartphone. We would recommend to get it fitted at a local mobile shop for a mere Rs 20-30 rather than trying yourself.

3) Power Bank

Power banks make it easy to travel around without worrying about charges and battery consumption. The Redmi Note 3 has a 4000 mAH battery which can easily last a day long. But if you are out of your home or office and need a quick charge, then a power bank is really useful. Also during Train journeys or other long distance journeys, chances of finding a wall socket are less. So its advisable to invest in a high capacity power bank which can charge your phone atleast twice. We would recommend the Intex IT-PB10KW 10000 mAH powerbank for your Note 3. It has dual USB ports, high charging current of 2.1A and fits nice in your hands.

4) Earphones

The Note 3 doesn't come with earphones, so we recommend to buy a high quality pair of earphones to have the best music experience. Check out Best Earphones under Rs. 1000 in India. 

5) Car Charger

If you travel by car a lot, then a car charges becomes handy at times. It plugs in the Cigarette Lighter socket and charges your phones. The Capdase Car Charger is a real value for money. It comes with 4 USB ports to charge upto 4 devices simultaneously. It provides high charging current upto 6.2A, with overload detection. 

6) Selfie Stick

A selfie stick really makes a difference in clicking the perfect selfies with your friends. You can click selfies at angles which are not possible with your hands. Also it makes taking group selfies very convenient. Have a look at the Voltaa Selfie Stick for Android. It has a premium build quality and connects with your Redmi Note 3 via the 3.5mm Earphone jack.

 

7) Camera Lens Kit

This one is for Photo Enthusiasts. If you are someone who likes to click high quality pictures, then  its a good idea to buy a camera lens kit. The kits come with various lenses such a Macro Lens, Wide angle lens, Fish Eye lens etc. A cheap option is the Photron Camera Lens Kit. It comes with 3 different lenses at a very low price of only Rs. 200. 

How to Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to Android Phone

How to Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to Android Phone

Tutorials Nipun Parikh   6/08/2016 10:18:00 PM

In this blog post we will see the best way to transfer contacts from your Windows Phone to an Android Smartphone. Follow the steps as shown below:

1) Log in to your Outlook account from here.
2) Click on the button on the Top Left corner. Then click on 'People'

3) Click on Manage on the Top Bar. Then click on 'Export for Outlook.com and other services'.       Download the CSV file.

4) Download CSV to Vcard converter from here and install it.
5) Open the software which you just installed i.e. CSV to Vcard converter. Select the CSV file which was downloaded from Outlook.com. Click on 'Convert'.
6) A VCF file containing all your contacts will be created in the folder containing the CSV file. Now just copy and paste the VCF file to your Android Phone's internal storage.
7) **This step may vary depending on your Phone Model** Import your contacts in your phone. Go to Contacts and Import from Internal Storage. It may be different according to your phone, just search it online how to import contacts. Select the VCF file and import it. Done! All your contacts should be available in your Phone.

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How-to backup WhatsApp and contacts from Bluestacks on your computer?

How-to backup WhatsApp and contacts from Bluestacks on your computer?

Tutorials Nipun Parikh   2/01/2014 09:41:00 PM

So, you have WhatsApp on Bluestacks insalled, and now want to, let's say format your PC, or for some other reasons need to backup your WhatsApp chats, and your contacts. So how you do it? Let me show you how:

Backup contacts:

1)Install a file manager on your Bluestacks. Popular file managers are ES File Explorer, Astro File manager. I am using OI file manager from the marketplace. 

 2)Now you need to backup your contacts. Click on the settings button on the lower right of your Bluestacks screen.

3)You will now have the following screen, click on "Manage Contacts".

4)Click on "Show Menu" button on the lower left of the screen. Then click on "Import/Export".

5)Now click on "Export to SD Card". Then click "OK".

 6)So now you have a .vcf file which contains all your Bluestacks contacts. You can use this file in other applications also to get your contacts back. Now go the home screen of Bluestacks, and open your file manager. Open the SD card in it, it should like this:

7)Now you need to copy that file to the shared folder of Bluestacks, so that you can access it in your operating system. So copy the file using the file manager and then paste it in your SD card's "bstfolder\BstSharedFolder". Now go to 
"C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\UserData\SharedFolder" in your computer and you should be having the .vcf file here. You can use it again when you need to get your contacts back. Follow the same procedure as done here, copy .vcf file in that shared folder, and then you can restore your contacts the same way you made a backup.

Backup WhatsApp data:

1)Just copy the entire "Bluestacks" folder from "C:\ProgramData\" and back it up somewhere.
2)Afterwards when you reinstall bluestacks, just close bluestacks and all it related services from the task manager. Services with the "HD-" prefix are bluestacks services. Close them and then copy back that folder to "C:\ProgramData\". And you are done! You will again have all your apps, settings, whatsapp messages etc.