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How to Fix “Something Went Wrong Try Again” Issue in Google Play

Sayak Boral — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:25:00 +0000

While downloading certain apps from Google Play, you might come across a “Something went wrong. Try again” error. Even though you have reliable Wi-Fi/mobile data Internet, the problem doesn’t go away. This is a significant issue affecting Android devices as it prevents you from downloading select apps when you need them urgently. We will discuss the best possible ways to mitigate the issue.

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Why Does It Say "Something Went Wrong Try Again?"
What Causes the Error?
How to Resolve "Something Went Wrong Try Again" Error in Google Play Store
1. Fix Your Google Account(s) Associated with Google Play
2. Remove and Re-Add Google Account
3. Clear Google Play Services and Other Apps Cache
4. Force Stop Google Play
5. Check If Automatic Date and Time is Enabled
6. Reset Network Settings
7. Reset All Settings
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Make Your Android Phone Look Like a Google Pixel Without Rooting

Anurag — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:25:00 +0000

Google Pixel phones run stock Android with minimal customizations as to give users the purest Android experience possible. In contrast, a lot of Android phones come with customized skin (such as MIUI, One UI, and ColorOS etc) which tend to irritate a lot of users. While you can’t change these skins without rooting, you can still make your Android phone look like a Google Pixel, with the help of a few third-party apps, widgets, and launchers. It’s pretty easy to do, so follow along in this guide to learn how.

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Advantages of the Google Pixel Interface
Things to Know Before Turning Your Android Phone into a Pixel
1. Download and Install a Third-Party Launcher
2. Install a Material-Based Icon Pack
3. Get the Google Feed
4. Set Google Wallpapers
5. Download Google Apps (optional)
6. Get Pixel Exclusive Goodies
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Customize Your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen

Brahm Shank — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:25:00 +0000

In iOS/iPadOS 15, users were limited to only a handful of customization options for the Lock Screen on the iPhone and iPad. While changing the wallpaper could add a personal touch, the overall date and time layout has maintained the same stale aesthetic since iOS 7 debuted back in 2013.

Coming later this year iOS 16 offers a complete overhaul of the Lock Screen experience featuring all-new widgets, font styles, and a Lock Screen gallery to help users easily switch between Lock Screen setups they have already configured. This article demonstrates how you can start using your Lock Screen’s customization options in iOS 15, and also offers a sneak peek at iOS 16.

How to Find Downloaded Files on Any Android Device

Crystal Crowder — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:25:00 +0000

Finding the downloaded files on your Android device is usually an easy task. The steps to find them vary slightly, depending on what kind of device you have, but for some reason, the downloaded files tend to “disappear” sometimes.

The files haven’t disappeared, though. You just have to dig in to your Android device’s settings to find them. In some cases, you may need to install a file manager to help you keep those downloaded files under control. Let’s take a look at some options.

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Look in the Downloads Folder
Check Your App Settings
Use a Third-Party File Explorer
Download Another File
How to Find the Downloads Folder From Your Windows Computer
Find Your Downloads in Chrome
Find Your Downloads in Edge
Find Your Firefox Downloads
Find With Integrated Search
Frequently Asked Questions

Look in the... Read more

Google Pay Not Working? 11 Fixes You Can Try

Crystal Crowder — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:25:00 +0000

Google Pay makes paying for purchases as easy as holding your phone to a card scanner. However, when you’re used to not carrying around a physical wallet or you want to make online purchases quick and easy, the last thing you want to deal with is Google Pay not working. Whether it’s a problem with card upload or a weak signal, occasionally, Google Pay has issues. Luckily, you can fix most of them through a set of basic troubleshooting steps.

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1. Check for App Updates
2. Ensure Cards Are Updated
3. Ensure Your Phone Number Is Correct
4. Check Your Internet Connection
5. Contact Your Bank/Card Issuer
6. Clear the Cache
7. Ensure Your Phone Is NFC Compatible
8. Turn On NFC
9. Verify Your Identity
10. Troubleshoot a Grayed-Out Card
11. Reinstall Google Pay
Frequently Asked Questions

7 Android Accessibility Tweaks to Set Up a Phone for Seniors

Ojash Yadav — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:25:00 +0000

It’s getting increasingly complicated to use Android devices, thanks to newer models that come with a bunch of advanced features. This is especially frustrating for senior citizens. However, you can help them out by making their phones easier to use. All it requires is a few Android accessibility tweaks like the ones we discuss below.

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1. Increase Font and Icon Size
2. Increase Screen Contrast
3. Use a Simpler Launcher
4. Change the Keyboard Size
5. Enable Android Accessibility Features
6. Set Up Google Assistant for Voice Control
7. Remove Apps That Get in the Way
Frequently Asked Questions

1. Increase Font and Icon Size

One of the most common complaints you’re likely to hear from elderly family members about using a smartphone is difficulty in reading. Thankfully, to make text more readable for them, you can increase both the text and display size on their Android device.

Head over to the Display settings menu within the Settings app.

6 Ways to Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Number

Mehvish Mushtaq — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:25:00 +0000

Usually, in order to message someone on WhatsApp, you must first save their phone number on your phone. This takes a long time and results in the unnecessary addition of contacts if you only need to text them once or twice. Thankfully, there are many ways to send WhatsApp messages without adding the number to your contact list. Let’s check the different methods.

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1. WhatsApp's Click-to-Chat Feature
2. Third-Party Websites
3. Third-Party Apps
4. Siri Shortcut (iPhone Only)
5. From Call History
6. From a WhatsApp Group
Frequently Asked Questions

1. WhatsApp’s Click-to-Chat Feature

WhatsApp has a native feature that allows you to message someone without saving their phone number. This feature, known as click-to-chat, is not directly available in the WhatsApp app. To send messages without saving the contact, you must create a link containing... Read more

How to Set Up an iPad or iPhone for Seniors

Megan Glosson — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 19:25:00 +0000

There’s no denying we all love our electronic devices these days. In fact, even seniors enjoy using iPads and iPhones to FaceTime with loved ones or entertain themselves. But, as people age, these devices may not be fully accessible to them fresh out of the box. Enter Apple’s inbuilt accessibility settings – the best way to set up an iOS device for seniors to help them use an iPad or an iPhone more simply. Let’s see how to configure these devices for ease of access.

Note: Most of the suggestions listed below can be accessed from “Settings -> Accessibility.”

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1. Increase Icon Size
2. Adjust Font Size and Boldness
3. Enable Zoom and Magnify
4. Increase Screen Contrast
5. Enable Voice Commands
6. Turn on Subtitles and Captioning
7. Adjust Hearing Settings
8. Turn On Assistive Touch
9. Turn On Touch Accommodations
10. Enable Guided Access
11. Set Up Shortcuts
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Configure DIG Emulator Frontend for Android

Ryan Lynch — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:25:00 +0000

DIG is a one of the best emulator frontends for Android devices. DIG makes categorizing your video game emulators and ROMs easy and attractive. With support for Android, everyone can now take advantage of DIG to play retro games.

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What Is DIG and What Does It Do?
What Is a ROM? What Is an emulator?
1. How to Install DIG
2. Add ROMs to Your Device
3. Scan for ROMS
4. Configure the Emulators
5. Change the Default Emulator
6. Scrape for Missing Cover Art and Metadata
7. Customize the Theme
8. Customize How Games Are Displayed
9. Set DIG to Auto-Start
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is DIG and What Does It Do?

There are a ton of emulators available for Android devices that mimic the hardware of retro video... Read more

How to Use Stage Manager on Mac and iPad

Brahm Shank — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:25:00 +0000

Stage Manager is an innovative new way to multitask with dynamically organizable windows on Mac computers running macOS Ventura and iPad models equipped with the M1 chip running iPadOS 16. Learn how to get the most out of Stage Manager on your iPad and Mac in this tutorial.

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What Is Stage Manager?
Using Stage Manager on an iPad
Using Stage Manager on a Mac
How to Get Stage Manager
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Stage Manager?

Stage Manager is a new multitasking interface for the iPad and the Mac that automatically groups together your recently used apps into stacks of windows that become pinned to the left side of the display.... Read more

7 of the Best Offline Shooting Games for Android and iOS

Sydney Butler — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:25:00 +0000

Mobile phones are an under-appreciated platform when it comes to single-player offline shooting games. Yes, the big online shooters like PUBG and Call of Duty have made their mark on phones, but if you’re looking to pit yourself against AI soldiers, aliens, and other automated baddies, there’s plenty of choice.

From cerebral sniping games to Wild West adventures, we’ve rounded up the best offline shooting games you can play on mobile.

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1. Six-Guns: Gang Showdown
2. Cover Fire
3. Hitman Sniper
4. Overkill 3
5. Dead Effect 2
6. N.O.V.A. Legacy
7. Lonewolf

1. Six-Guns: Gang Showdown

There have been many great cowboy-themed games on consoles over the years, and Six-Guns: Gang Showdown (Android | iOS) channels the core of what makes... Read more

How to Fix Mobile Data Not Working on Android

Crystal Crowder — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:25:00 +0000

Cellular data, mobile data, whatever you want to call it, is one of those things that only becomes a life necessity once you acquire your first smartphone. It’s only when you lose connectivity that you realize you don’t know how to get anywhere without Google Maps, don’t have anything to read without Flipboard, and don’t know how to communicate with people through any medium other than WhatsApp.

When mobile data stops working on Android, it’s world-shattering, in other words. Here are some tips on how to get it back.

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1. Reset Your APNs
2. Set APN Protocol to iPv4/IPv6
3. Enter Your APN Settings Manually
4. Wipe Cache Partition from Recovery
5. Reset Your Phone’s Network Connection
6. Enable the Right Network Mode
7. Reset Networks
8. Remove and Reinsert Your SIM Card
9. Do You Have a Mobile Data Limit?
Frequently Asked Questions

10 Best Sticker Packs for WhatsApp

Mehvish Mushtaq — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:25:00 +0000

WhatsApp stickers are a great way of zazzing up your chats, adding plenty of color, quips and cartoon faces to your conversations. WhatsApp doesn’t have an incedible selection of emojis by default, but go a couple of taps further, and you can find a whole world of sticker packs that you can download to add hundreds of emojis and images to your WhatsApp sticker collection.

You can also go further afield in search of sticker packs, but there are many bad ones out there, with some even trying to rope you into subscriptions (don’t do it!), so here we’ve rounded up the best WhatsApp sticker packs for you to safely use.

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1. More Stickers for WhatsApp - WAStickerapps
2. I <3 Emojis
3. r/WhatsAppStickers
4. Egg and Chup
5. Betakkuma 2
6. Wemoji
7. Sticker.ly
8. 10 Sticker Packs for WhatsApp
9. Sticker Maker
10. Stickers Cloud & Sticker Maker
Frequently Asked Questions

7 Ways to Fix Telegram Not Saving Images to Gallery

Alexandra Arici — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:25:00 +0000

Telegram is one of the better WhatsApp alternatives out there, but that doesn’t mean it always runs as it should. For instance, sometimes the media files you receive through Telegram while chatting won’t automatically be saved to your phone’s gallery app as they normally should. If you’re also affected by this issue, which seems to be quite widespread, follow us in this article as we detail some methods that could potentially correct the problem.

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1. Enable "Save to Gallery"
2. Grant Storage Permission (Android)
3. Enable the Option to Auto-Download Media
4. Update the App
5. Restart Your Phone
6. Check Telegram Servers
7. Save Photos and Other Media Manually
Frequently Asked Questions

1. Enable “Save to Gallery”

In Telegram, the option to automatically... Read more

How to Use Samsung Keyboard Like a Pro: A Complete Guide

Mehvish Mushtaq — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:25:00 +0000

Samsung Keyboard is the pre-installed and default keyboard on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. It offers interesting features such as cursor control, text shortcuts, sticker suggestions while typing, swipe typing, and much more. If you have been wondering how to use Samsung Keyboard like a pro, you have landed in the right place. Let’s get started.

How to Back Up Your Text Messages in Android

Alexandra Arici — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:25:00 +0000

If you erased all your text messages by accident or clearing out your inbox for some space and want your SMS messages back, you might not be able to do that on Android if you didn’t back them up first. At the same time, if you’ve just switched to a new device, you may want to bring your text messages to the new Android.

Backing up is the only viable way to retrieve your SMS messages from an Android device. We show you in this tutorial how to back up your text messages on your Android using various methods, so that when you eventually need them, you can safely restore them without issue.

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1. Google Drive (Or Any Other Built-in System)
2. SMS Backup Third-Party App
3. Install an Alternate SMS App
4. Forward SMS to Your PC or Other Device
5. Check Your Carrier App (If You Have One)
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is eSIM and Who Can Use It?

Mehvish Mushtaq — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

These days, physical SIM cards come in various forms designed to fit phones of all sizes. When you want to change networks, it’s as simple as taking the old SIM out and putting in a new one – that is, if your phone is unlocked! However, this is not the only way users can change networks, as eSIMs are beginning to gain traction. If you have been wondering what an eSIM is, you have landed in the right place. Here we will try to answer all queries you might have about eSIMs.

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What Is an eSIM?
eSIM vs Physical SIM: What’s the Difference
Who Can Use eSIM?
How to Activate eSIM
Advantages of eSIM Cards
Disadvantages of eSIM cards
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is an eSIM?

8 of the Best Reddit Clients for iOS and Android

Ojash Yadav — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:25:00 +0000

Reddit is called the “front page of the Internet” for good reason. It’s where a lot of news, trends, and memes begin. Whether you are a Reddit lurker or spend hours a day on the site, finding the best experience on your smartphone is important, but finding the best Reddit clients for iOS and Android isn’t always easy. This list includes the best Reddit clients for your mobile in no particular order.

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Is It Safe to Trust Third-Party Reddit Apps?
1. Reddit
2. Slide
3. Apollo
4. Narwhal
5. Comet
6. Sync
7. Infinity
8. Boost
Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Safe to Trust Third-Party Reddit Apps?

Absolutely. As your first consideration, most likely you are logging in to Reddit through your existing login.... Read more

How to Set a Timer on Your iPhone Camera

Mehvish Mushtaq — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:25:00 +0000

With each new year, Apple’s iPhone receives photography updates in the form of either software or hardware enhancements. A couple of years ago, that was the ability to use a timer, perfect for taking photos and videos hands-free. While this feature exists in the Apple Camera app, it is somewhat hidden. Follow these steps to find and use your iPhone’s camera timer.

How to Access and Use iPhone’s Camera Timer

The timer feature in the iPhone’s Camera app not only lets you set a countdown to take pictures but it also enables Burst mode automatically. So whenever you set a timer, Burst mode is activated and it captures 10 photos instead of one. You can keep all the 10 photos or select the best of them and delete the rest. Sadly, there is no way to stop iPhone... Read more

How to Automatically Forward Text Messages to Email or Cloud on Android

Sayak Boral — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:25:00 +0000

There are many texting apps to choose from but none are as indispensable as the humble SMS. Even if you don’t have your phone near you, you might still need access to these text messages to complete online transactions, for OTP verification, or to receive delivery notifications. Fortunately, it is possible to check your SMS messages from remote locations. We will show you how to auto-forward texts to email or cloud so you can check new incoming messages on another device.

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How to Forward Texts to Email/Cloud Automatically
1. With Auto Forward SMS to PC/Phone App
2. Using Forward SMS to Email or Cloud App
3. Give IFTTT a Try
4. With Zapier and ClickSend
5. Linking Your Android Phone to Windows
Frequently Asked Questions