Tutorial: install apps from SD card on Windows Phone 8

With the arrival of Windows Phone 8 and arrived several functionalists including support for SD cards in terminals were added. Thus, we can use this storage to store pictures, videos, documents, and even application installation files. Therefore, it will be possible for you to install applications using this storage without taking up space in the terminal with that file. Do you want to know what are the steps?

This time we'll talk about a feature that was built for Windows Phone 8, and we can come in handy on several occasions, how is the ability to install apps from SD card of your phone. Of course, only applies to this version of the operating system since Windows Phone 7 support does not carry such a card, and those terminals that support these cards.

The truth is that although it is a method I knew for some time, has been thanks to a comment from a reader (Javi) who suggested this method to install Halo: Spartan Assault that I remembered and thought for all to comment you knew.

Why use this method?

Of course, installing applications from the Windows Phone Store is a simple and convenient task. But there are certain times when using this method we can simplify. I commented several examples:

• They want to install a large application, and do not have much space on the phone . Normal installation will use the space to store your file download while installing store. If we use the SD card for installation, the space will not be busy on the phone, so leave more free space to install the desired application.
• Installing an application on a phone without using data . Thus, there may be a situation where you want to install an application but do not want to spend moving (or not have them) data, and we have no Wi-Fi. May be rare, but can occur.
• Install the same application on different terminals . Why I go to download an application several times if I'm going to install on several phones Windows Phone 8? You can copy your credit card (if available) and avoid those multiple downloads.

Step 1: download the application

The first step is to get hold of the XAP file type of the application to install. For this we go to the Windows Phone Store from the Web, and seek the desired application. Once on the page, we move to the bottom, and left find download and install manually . Clicking on that link will proceed to download the file.

Step 2: Copy the file to your

The most convenient option is copy the XAP file to the SD card on your own computer and then insert it into the phone. But there are some models that remove the card, almost half phone must be removed, so we can do it another way, copying the file by connecting the phone.

So, we connect to your computer via the data cable, and we move to the unit named SD card . Copy the file to the root directory and, once completed, we can disconnect it.

Step 3: install applications

In this step, you can choose which applications you have on the SD card for installation . To do this, we'll go to the Windows Phone app store, and we should see a new entry: SD card . If you've got the SD card with the file copied from the computer should appear at the time. If you have followed the second method, it is possible that you may have to restart the phone, to sweep the contents of the SD card is done and so recognized.

You clicking on the option of SD card , you will see the list of applications that are stored on the card and are compatible with the terminal and therefore can be installed. You can select one or more, and proceed to install normally.

HTC One (M8) is better than the Samsung Galaxy S5

As you recall, a few days ago we knew the arguments of the South Korean giant Samsung for your Samsung Galaxy S5 is better than the HTC One (M8) . This was discovered by one of the training sessions that provide training to business managers to sell the terminal , which could see listed several points that, at least for the Asian giant, your smartphone star is greater than HTC.

Among these sections, references are made ​​to the resilience, the megapixel or safety , areas in which the work of the Taiwanese firm is weaker. However, the HTC One (M8) also has its strengths, and so, as we have known through HTC Source , the company is also training the vendors in this case the United States-using its main rival as a comparison .

The document lists and highlight 5 things above others

• The metal beats plastic : no doubt, this is one of the most distinguishing at first sight between the device from HTC and Samsung and most other sections smartphones . They note that while Samsung is still using plastic, even metal they use in the HTC One Original.
• Two powerful front speakers : one of the most characteristic features of the HTC One (M8), which even has a higher sound quality than its predecessor . The Samsung Galaxy S5, with its small rear speaker is not comparable in this field.
• Using a simple hand and faster access : HTC brings this terminal through its "Motion Launch" , which allows actions such as swiping a finger to launch applications or change the screen with a double tap. Thus, we might as well use the computer with one hand only .
• The first camera with dual effects : the firm highlights one of its most important new model compared to 2013, as the dual rear camera , which offers possibilities as the post-processing approach or the myriad effects to add both before and after the picture.
• Added value with HTC Advantage : at the time we talked about these advantages that HTC began to offer users such as screen repair free of charge during the first 6 months. The bad news is that this is only available for U.S. customers, at least for now.

HTC not want to forget many other unique features of HTC One family and especially the HTC One (M8) , as HTC Sense with HTC BlinkFeed or Zoe, end mode energy saving, or even the pedometer.

Are you satisfied with the reasons to buy your HTC. HTC One (M8) before the Samsung Galaxy S5?

How to Fix Your Nokia Lumia unbootable after a hard reset or updating

Many users need to apply a hard reset our terminals, sometimes malfunction and others simply because we want to erase all personal content and leave no trace. But they have detected some problems with this process and some terminals do not get past the first step showing gears constantly turning. Then I discussed a method to try to recover the terminal.

Many of you know the procedure for performing a hard reset Nokia Lumia any terminal and I discussed a long article above. Thus, before an important event or simply because we want to delete the content problem, we apply the procedure and we can retrieve a phone. But, like everything related to the software, it is not without risks .

So many readers have reported that during the terminal remains unused in the initial state when the recovery is being implemented leaving only a gear on the screen that does not stop spinning for hours.This problem not only what we have when we performed a hard reset, but before a software update via OTA.

The good news is that, before taking the terminal to what Nokia will try to recover, you can now attempt a first terminal recovery at home, and try to fix it yourself. I count the steps.

Step 1: Install Nokia Software Updater for Retail

The first step is to download the software from Nokia that lets you install the firmware on our phone.This software was already discussed when we explain how to upgrade to Lumia Amber has been recently updated. As if you had not installed the hype download and if you had already, just open it and tell you that there is an update.

Updated : If you have problems installing this program, you can try the new software launched by Nokia and I discussed in another article .

Step 2: Connect the phone to your computer

The next step is simply to connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable. Of course, the terminal will light if it was not, but will not be recognized by any application (you may receive a message that a USB device is not recognized.) We start the Nokia Software Update for Retail application and see the image indicates that we connect the phone.

Underneath the drawing, we see a button that tells us: "my device does not boot" . It's what we choose to enter will use in the next step wizard.

Step 3: software reset terminal

In this step, you click Continue, the program tries to find the phone, and then you apply a soft reset . To do this, we pressed the buttons on and volume down until we noticed a vibration. When the phone starts to boot you again, you should see that is recognized by the program.

Step 4: Installing the firmware

In this step, if necessary, download the firmware needed Nokia server, and then proceed with the installation. By installing a complete firmware, is how to perform a clean installation of the software on the terminal, so if there is no hardware problem should be solved and recover your phone. The process is the same as mentioned for upgrade to Lumia Amber .

We hope the tutorial will serve as a support and allows you to recover those terminals that are giving you headaches after the hard reset.

Updated : If you have problems installing this program, you can try the new software launched by Nokia and I discussed in another article .

How to Perform a Soft Reset or Hard Reset Nokia Lumia in Any Terminal

When we talk about Nokia Lumia keep in mind that there are situations where our phone can have problems and we have no choice but to Reset it.
 

The terminals in Windows Phone, like other mobile operating systems, supports different levels of reset.

Starting from a Soft Reset, with the help of implications the phone returns to the initial condition.

Then we'll talk about the Hard Reset if the problem is more critical.

Windows Phone 8 is gaining a marvelous reputation as a very stable operating system for mobile phones. There are situation where it is still necessary to perform a Reset of the phone.

Sometimes just because the phone stop responding (usually due to some application), or because the problem is more serious and you may have a corrupt software on the terminal or you just want to erase every-data from the phone.

So, For these steps we usually prefer Soft Reset.

Soft reset:

In this case when the phone is locked and does not respond to any action. Of course, the first thing is to make sure so just press the power button for several seconds to see if the phone performs an orderly shutdown. If the phone still does not respond, for phones with removable battery , just follow these steps (which I think we all have know already):

• Open the terminal (removing the box as necessary)
• Remove the battery to let the phone without power
• Wait a few seconds for the phone fully discharged
• Replace the battery and the corresponding case
• Boot the phone normally

This is fine for phones with removable battery. But as we know, Nokia is making rug phones and they also become famous thanks to its polycarbonate body (for example, Nokia Lumia 920) and that is not easy to remove the battery. So for these phones, how do I do?
Don't worry we have a solution for this as well.

Nokia explains that there is a way and that is to simultaneously press the button on/off with the volume down button for about 10 seconds.

You will notice that the phone vibrates, and that's when we can release the buttons. The result is that the phone will reboot and will start as if it had been turned off. With this method, the information we have on the phone should not alerted.

Hard reset:

With the use of Hard Reset the phone back to its initial condition as when out of the box and make the boot the first time. That is why it is also known as the initial configuration reset or reset to factory settings.

During the process, reset of all data that the terminal occurs. Therefore, we can apply both when we have a problem with the phone software related suspect, or where you want to sell your phone to someone so you definitely want to erase your all data from it, Hard Reset will provide you a method to remove the information, and start settings to it's new staff from scratch.

RECOMMENDATION : The duration of hard reset is tied to the amount of information that you have on your phone. Therefore you've better to delete all photos, music and videos and even installed programs yourselves to reduce the time-period for hard reset itself.

The first method is the one that provides the Windows Phone itself As simple as going to Settings, then move to phone information, and clicking reset your phone.

The second method should apply to those terminals that are non-functional and therefore not allow to reach the indicated I or menu. So, we can only apply a method by combination of keys to try to solve the problem.

The method is different for Windows Phone 7.x than the Windows Phone 8.

Hard reset Windows Phone 7.x:

This method easily applies to Nokia Lumia 900, Lumia 800, Lumia 710 and Lumia 610. So, For this type of reset we will have to take two steps. We start with the phone off and keep pressed both buttons down volume, camera and finally the on/off button. After a few seconds the phone will vibrate.

At that moment the phone to vibrate, You've to keep pressing the buttons on/off and down the other two (volume down and camera) about five seconds. The phone should boot back to the factory settings.

As in this Picture you can easily understand:

Hard reset Windows Phone 8:

This method is also easily applies to the Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 820, Lumia 720, Lumia 620, Lumia 520 models and obviously for Windows Phone 8 as well.

• Turned-off Your Phone for at least 20 seconds.
• The charger must be disconnected
• Press the volume down button while you connect the charger. Within seconds an exclamation will appear on the screen. (If your phone has enough battery, can turn on the terminal with the power button, instead of connecting the charger).
• In this state, press the following keys in order:

1. Volume Up
2. Volume Down
3. Ignition
4. Volume Down

• After the phone button sequence should start erasing and restoring to factory settings automatically.

Last Words:

Hopefully you don't need to use these methods in your terminal unless it voluntarily. But of course, there are times that are needed and comes in handy to have them on hand. Above all, before any of the shares, while the guide read and understand the possible consequences with respect to data erasure and remember that if the problem is not fully solved, you would have to go to a Nokia Care service.