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abdulaz:
I have been on Windows 10 for almost a month now and I have enjoyed a great bit of it, new update came recently and after updating, some features that were present in Windows 7 but absent in 8 and 8.1 came back to 10, and such feature is the sleep mode which I usually use as power bank to charge my phone.
Thanks for the insight on update setting and Cortana search location.

You're welcome.
Actually, you didn't have sleep mode because during the update, Microsoft un-installed your display driver and installed the Microsoft basic display adapter (which didn't have sleep mode) for you. Then when you connect to Internet, your PC automatically downloads your driver back and give you your sleep mode back.

It's been a month and some days that Microsoft officially launched the latest version of Windows which is Windows 10 and I've come to find out that a lot of people are delaying to upgrade not because they don't like the OS but because they're waiting for Microsoft to rectify some known issues.
Today making it a month since I've been using this beast of an OS, I've come with solutions to your fears so you can enjoy this beast with me (especially if you're still on that awful windows

1. AUTOMATIC WINDOWS UPDATE (FIXED ON CREATORS EDITION)
This, obviously tops the list of "Reasons why you should not upgrade to Windows 10 yet" found on many websites. Here is the way around to turn it off. (Only problem is this does not work on the Home edition but every other edition works fine). I'll edit to add trick for Home edition users later

To turn off automatic updates; press Windows Key + R, type "gpedit.msc" and press enter, Navigate to
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update.
Locate the "Configure Automatic Updates" setting in the right pane and double click it. Set it to "Enabled" and select your preferred setting. Save the change.
P.S: Windows update seems to notice the change after you click "Check for Updates"

2. SEARCH RESULTS ONLY FROM C DRIVE (FIXED)
In this new version of Windows, Microsoft introduced Cortana personal assistant which also serves as a local/Web search for your PC. The problem is that cortana searches for contents only on the drive you installed Windows which is usually C: drive. People with a single partition will not notice this problem but it's a sure nightmare for guys with double or multiple partitions like myself knowing that I can't see a file am looking for in drive D:
How to solve this; Goto Control panel (right click on windows Icon) -- Indexing Options -- modify -- [select drive(s) you want cortana to search] -- OK
If the drive has already been index before then select it from the lower pane, click OK-- Advanced -- Rebuild
Then wait for it to index the files in the drive. When it's finished, Cortana can now see them

3. DEFAULT SEARCH ENGINE IN EDGE BROWSER
With the new Windows, Microsoft debuted their all new browser named Edge. I used to be a fan of Firefox but after this upgrade I couldn't get enough of Microsoft Edge. There are a lot of new features you'll really enjoy in this browser but the only con is the default search engine which is Bing (since a lot of us are happier with Google). Here's how to change it to Google.
First visit Google.com from the address bar then click the three dots at the extreme top right (just under the close icon) then click settings then "view advanced settings". Scroll down to "search in the address bar with" and click the box. If you had visit Google website, it'll appear there, then select it

4. GOING BACK TO YOUR PREVIOUS WINDOWS
This option is only available to those who upgraded from windows 7 or Windows 8.1. If you performed a clean install then skip this number.
For one reason or the other you might want to go back to your former windows. Microsoft prepared a downgrading tool for you. Just click on Windows Icon and in the start screen, click on settings then update and security and click on recovery on the left pane. Depending on your former windows version, you'll see "Go back to Windows 8.1 (or 7)"
Note that this feature is only available for a month because Microsoft deletes your "windows.old" folder after a month so apparently you have a month to decide if you're gonna stick with windows 10 or not.

5. CORTANA SEARCH BAR ON THE TASKBAR
This is one of the first things you notice immediately after upgrading to Windows 10. The cortana search bar being in the Taskbar may be cool for some but to others, unnecessary. Here's a short way to hide it or turn it to Cortana icon. Right click on the bar and select "search" (if you've activated cortana, you'll see cortana instead of search) then from the sub menu click "Show search as icon" or "hidden".

6. DISPLAY DRIVER PROBLEM (SCREEN BRIGHTNESS NOT WORKING OR SLEEP MODE MISSING)
This problem occurs because during the update, Microsoft uninstalls your display driver and installs the basic display adapter for you.

The solution is to install your display driver back. You can do this by either
1. checking for Windows update and updating your system
2. Go to device manager and right click on display driver and update using internet
3. Download driverpack solution or any driver installation software

7. BATTERY DISCHARGING VERY FAST(FIXED. ONLY FIRST GEN PROCESSORS ARE AFFECTED)
Sadly this has not fully been resolved but Microsoft and Intel are continuously working on it. It has been restored on some processors so keep updating your windows, yours might be next.

8. DATA DEPLETION
Windows 10 is known to be a data vampire. For solution, see my dedicated thread on how to save data on windows 10
https://www.nairaland.com/3731490/how-save-data-windows-10

Compiled by Computerboy

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Don't worry OP I've got that covered

Oxytocin:
Is it advisable I root the phone,and what are the benefits

Only root your phone if you're going to use apps that needs root permissions. Don't root just for rooting sake.

For your second question, if you're a heavy user, you'll know the benefits of rooting. If you aren't, i suggest u don't root

tunex4christ:
OK GUYS.. I READ ALL UR REVIEWS FROM PAGE 1 UP TO THIS CURRENT PAGE ND ALL I SEE IS CONFUSION EVERYWHERE.. BUT AM HERE TO CLARRIFY EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PHONE.. I PROMISE TO B UNBIASE IN EVERY ASPECT....

TOP QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT THE INFINIX HOT 2

* How is the battery life?
Ans= from my experience I would say the battery is fair but they should have done beta . if u have used the infinix hot note b4 u will definitely be passed off with the battery life of the hot 2..It last longer when ur data Is off, but consumes so fast when ur WiFi, WiFi Hotspot or data is on.. Also consumes wen playing games.. So u might have to think twice

* Does it have a notification light?
Ans=Yes it has a notification light at the top left corner of the phone.. It blinks red wen u have messages or wen ur battery is low.. It also turns green wen ur battery is fully charged.

* It seems it has no file manager?
Ans=Yes it has no pre-installed file manager but you can always download different varieties of file manager on playstore.. E.g Es explorer

* Can I root my hot 2?
Ans=Of cus u can.. Its as simple as I rooted my hot note.. Download Kingroot.apk and make sure u have a stable Internet connection.. Ur good to go.. ND mind u, I av rooted mine so no worries..

* Does the phone heat up badly?
Ans=The only time my phone heats up is wen im playing online games like clash of clans.. Etc

* Is the battery removable?
Ans=Of cus you can remove and insert the battery

* How is the display quality?
Ans=It is superb wen playing games, nt too gud for videos xpcept it is an high quality video..

* Is the 2gb ram real?
Ans=Yes, with all my apps running I still have 1.2gb ram remaining...

* How is the sound quality?
Ans=Loud but low bass

* How is the camera?
Ans=Average, pls don't xpcept to much from the camera..

* Does it support fast charging?
Ans=No it doesn't, just the normal charging cycle..more lyk slow charge fast drain to me.. Lol

* How attractive is the Ui?
Ans=The Ui is less attractive but Android was originally meant to look dat way.. The ui is directly from Google and untouched by any third-party.. I presently use smart launcher nd it gives an awesome new look... Try it


HOPE IT HELPED.. WILL Update U GUYS MORE AS I GET TO DISCOVER MORE INFO ABOUT THE PHONE..

Please what's the name of the font on your lockscreen (the date's font)

Which bus does not collect money at the park before moving to another state? Or are you trying to tell us that you entered pick and drop from Jigawa to kano? OP I suspect lie oh



That aside, that stopping and praying ish is very annoying. Muslim drivers should stop it. I remember the first time i traveled to sokoto, we stopped almost 3 times

Shave them before they shave you. In all my browsing years, Am not sure if I've spent up to 10k in subscription. Always on the latest cheat no matter the network

WHIZKIDEFE:
Hello bro. I was thinking of upgrading mine from kitkat to Lollipop.. Does it mean i can't downgrade it back if i want to?

You can't downgrade unless you upgraded manually and didn't upgrade your boot loader

ChubbyRomeo:
my samsung galaxy s5 was stolen,,, is it possible for me to make d fone uselese for the thief since i av d IMEI no n d build number
@computerboy, nani667

Sorry for late reply

Since you have the IMEI no of your stolen phone then report it to your network to block the device. This makes your network provider to put your phone’s IMEI no in a shared database called as an Equipment Identity Register (EIR) which reduces the threats of theft of handsets by enabling individual operators to prevent the use of stolen handsets in their own network.
Now to make the stolen phone inaccessible in other networks (service providers) also, your IMEI no is transferred to Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) which is a database of the IMEI numbers of blacklisted handsets. Once the device number is listed on CEIR, it wouldn’t work with any of the network provider.

Am not really sure it works like this in Nigeria but you can give it a try

eazy12:
Yea! Galaxy 2 (GT -19100)

Did you get my mail and did it work?

Jobeleagu:
when I downgraded d phone to android version 4.2, the Bluetooth n WiFi still didn't work, is that a sign that d phone has a hardware problem and no longer software problem as my friend suggested?
plz where is your location? whether I can pay u so that u can help me restore it because software engineers here around me seems to be confused...

You were very lucky that you didn't brick your phone. Once you upgrade to lollipop, you can't downgrade to Kitkat, at least not easily.

You need to format your phone before and after upgrading to the lollipop link igave the previous guy so as to erase traces of your former firmware. Also when flashing with Odin, tick "update boot loader" and un-tick "auto reboot". Then when you see pass, boot to recovery. This would change your csc region.
As for my location, currently in kano

possibilita:
Bold 5 is flawless compared to touch 2

I wouldn't go for a slide phone in this Era. Bold 5 for me

Jobeleagu:
chairman, my s4 is having exactly the same problem K-kay reported ie Bluetooth n WiFi not owning after upgrading it n when we downgraded it, it still didn't work out. can u help me n do it plz...

Only Russian region seems to be flawless. Just follow the steps i told him. Remember to format ur phone

eazy12:
. My email no. Israelhamms@yahoo.com

Lest i forget, i presume u meant galaxy s2 not x2 and also u know how to flash a file from custom recovery

mtschheeew. .....expensive joke this delicate period. Abeg forget increment, just pay me my July allawee first

eazy12:
it's mine bro! It's an old fone, I just have some stuffs inside that are dear to me

Send me a pm

henryobinna:
whatsapp already changes users from other continents, facebook serves ads. BBM is free as well cos they too serve ads.
should whatsapp start charging us i'll still use it after all its not much ~200 naira a year

I'll swap to telegram just as the majority of Nigerians would do. It doesn't matter the price. You just can't compare free with paid apps in this country. Even if it's 200 forever.

eazy12:
pls house i really need ur help asap! forgot my samsung x2 galaxy security pattern and it has refused to aknoweldge my google account, have many documents on the fone memory. thanks

I programmed a zip file which can bypass any android lock including fingerprints on galaxy S5 and S6. I can help you only if u have a custom recovery.

But be sure you're not using it to unlock another person's phone or a stolen phone. I won't be held responsible.

many people don't understand who gains from their subscriptions. I've explained that to a couple of friends a lot of times. That aside, the day Whatsapp goes strictly for paid users is the day telegram would become number 1. Trust Naija and free things. They better use ads or ask other social networks what they're using

More apps to suck my bundle and battery? mba....adighi m adownload

Unfortunately, Your second point won't work cuz I already developed a hobby and it's Internet surfing

Stale!
Samsung invented it on the galaxy s4 since 2013

To browse with MTN on opera, go to settings and change protocol from "socket/http" to "http"

Enjoy

Mekurexx:
Ok. If i may ask bro, can I root my phone while still on Stock firmware? I want to root the phone to access some features on some apps im using. And whats the best app/way to root the phone? And one i can easily unroot later if i want. Thanks

I gave u a link to download root file and flash through odin. Am on stock firmware and that the file i used. No problems

Anayordike:
Why now? OK what about this one , is it genuine or clone?

The phone is a clone sir. Galaxy s4 mini has a resolution of 540×960 with 256dpi and 1.5gb ram.
Here....
www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9190_galaxy_s4_mini-5375.php

Compare ur results with the factory's specifications

emeraldlife:
Did that. And I checked for rooted refurbished and it says congratulations, your phone's original.

Enjoy then. .....

iebanehita:
Thanks for your response.
it's actually the network. Works fine now.

One more thing pls.
What application can I use to prevent some application accessing the Internet from the background. Currently using 'No Root Firewall' but keep getting the 'Application was crashed' report and my running apps(e.g. Whatsapp) keeps ending abruptly.

Since you're using lollipop, you don't need any 3rd party app to restrict background data. Just goto to "data usage" in settings and click on any app u want to restrict and block it. ...as simple as that

iebanehita:
Please ,am having difficulty updating or downloading from playstore with my S4. It runs on 5.0.1

Am using s4 lollipop too and downloading from playstore flawlessly. what exactly is your error?

emeraldlife:
Is mine fake also?

It's definitely original but might be refurbished.
Just download this official samsung app for checking fake and refurbished phones

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo