How to Activate Cheap Etisalat Data Plan - N1000 for 1GB

We are currently moving towards an era in our dear country Nigeria where internet data will be so cheap you won't even know you're paying for it. To achieve this all network providers are coming up with ways to provide cheap data services and Etisalat, known to be the best internet service provider in Nigeria, has come up with ways to serve its customers better. They made available a set of cheap data plans which you can make use of on your Smartphones, Computers, Tablets for as low as N1000 and N2000 for 1GB and 2GB data cap respectively.


Follow the below simple steps to activate any of the plans.

To Activate Etisalat N1000 for 1GB Data Plan

Simply dial *229*2*7# and N1000 would be deducted in exchange for 1GB internet data plan.

To Activate Etisalat N2000 for 2GB Data Plan

Just like the plan above, simply dial *229*2*8# on your phone and get 2GB data for N2000 only.

Note that both plans have a validity period of 30 days. And to check your data balance on Etisalat, all you need do is dial *228#.

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How to Browse MTN BIS on Android & PC Using Simple Server, XT181 & TunnelGuru

MTN rocks flawlessly with Simple Server and XT181. If you have huge files to download like season movies, OS etc, then you can use MTN BB10 Package as it is unlimited with Simple Server. Though this has been around for a while now, it still doesn't look like its going anywhere anytime soon. So why not board the train now and enjoy this cool browsing cheat while it lasts.

For XT181 Configuration on PC

1. Download this file called XT here
2. Extract it into a folder
3. Click on the app>>>Click on listen
4. Then go to your browser >>Tools>>>Option>>Advance>>>Network and click on settings
5. Choose manual  proxy configuration settings and use this ip address 127.0.0.1 Port:8080
6. Save
7. Connect your modem

How to Get SS working on PC

1. Download simple server
2. Extract the downloaded file and open the extracted file folder, click on the ‘Simpler Servers.exe and run the application.
3. Load #100 on your MTN line and send BBMIDID to 21600, when activated slot the SIM into your modem >>Connect it to your PC then After receiving the welcome to Mtn Bis message, Go to setting on your Modem and configure your  APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net, Password & username: web >> Also configure your browser and IDM to 127.0.0.1 port 8080 
4. Open your browser and start surfing and downloading.

How to get it Working on Android

1. Download Android simple server app here. 
2.  Install it on your Android
3. Create New APN settings On Your Phone As Follows..
4. Proxy: 127.0.0.1
5. Port: 8080
6. APN: Web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
7. Save And Activate it, set ss your default settings.

Go to simple server and configure the settings:

Proxy host: 10.199.212.2
Proxy Port: 8080
Injection Method: get
Injection querry/url: http://web.blackberry.com
Injection Host: web.blackberry.com
Injection line: press your enter key 4 times
Log level: debug
Close the settings and click the connect button. 

How to Get it Working Using TunnelGuru

1. Download TunnelGuru here.
2. Make sure you have  Java runtime on your computer, or download it here 
3. sign up for an account  here if you are a new user or login as an old user.
4. Run the downloaded TunnelGuru and use the setup below.

Server: Select Demo (If you are a free user)
Rport: 80
Lport: 0
User name: Input your registered tunnelguru user name
Password: Input your registered tunnelguru password
Protocol: TCP
Header: host.web.blackberry.com
Tick on Use Proxy, and make sure that you input 10.199.212.2:8080

For Premium Users, use German or UK as your location 

Go to your browser tools >> Option >> Advance >> Network >> Settings >> Then tick
on NO Proxy. Then Save your settings and start browsing freely.
Connnect your modem and set your APN to : web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Password and username: web
Connect and start surfing with your BBCDay on PC.

Note: Free users are limited to only 150MB per day, so if you wanna enjoy this, upgrade. But test it first before you upgrade your account.

That is all that is about it. Goodluck!

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How to Root the Gionee Marathon M3 with iRoot

I've came across lots of complains people make when it comes to rooting the Gionee Marathon M3 but i can assure you, when you finally root this baby, you get full access to all the wonders M3 can offer. After a long internet search, i finally came across an easy and safer way to root the Gionee Marathon M3.

Things You'll Need

• iRoot Software
• Computer / PC

• Gionee USB Drivers

Step 1

Download the iRoot rooting tool from the iRoot official website http://www.iroot.com Remember to download the PC version. Double-click on the iRoot setup file and follow the on-screen installation instructions. This will install the tool on your computer.

Note: You can also download the APK app from the website and use directly, but this write-up is about the PC version.

Step 2

Download and install the Gionee USB drivers on your computer. It’ll help your computer to recognize your Gionee device. You can download that from http://androidmtk.com/download-gionee-usb-drivers

Step 3

Enable the USB debugging option on your device. To do that, launch Menu on your device and tap on Settings. Scroll down to Developer options and tap on it. Checkmark the box that says USB debugging.

Step 4

Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 5

Launch te just installed iRoot application on your PC. Click on Root in the tool and wait for it to root your device. When the rooting process is complete, you'll be notified.

Viola, your Gionee Marathon M3 is now rooted and ready to serve.

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How to Port to a New ROM on Your Android Device

If you've been using an android device for a while now, you must have realize the basic challenge most android users face. Its either your device comes with an outdated OS or that new devices now come with this wonderful OS you really wish to have but you're not ready to buy a new device. Either way, there is a way out, you can just port CyanogenMod version of the OS or just about any other community ROM over to your device with the following simple steps i came across on apcmag.com.

Things You'll Need

• Notepad
• A compression program (WinZip or 7zip)

• A Custom ROM
• A Stock ROM

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is to make sure your phone can handle the ROM you're about to port to. It is advisable you find out what type of CPU your phone has and find a ROM that is designed for the same CPU type and the same phone manufacturer.
visit http://tinyurl.com/6qrpk5p to find out which CPU comes with your device.

Step 2

Extract the .ZIP files containing the two ROMs on your PC . Navigate to /system/app in your extracted Stock ROM and copy stk.apk, vpnservices.apk, camera.apk, and bluetooth.apk into a temporary directory somewhere else on your PC.

Step 3

Delete the following folders from your Custom ROM and replace them with the ones from your Stock ROM: /data /system/app /system/framework /system/fonts and /system/media.

Step 4

Copy /system/lib/libandroid_runtime.so from your Stock ROM to the system/lib/ directory of your Custom ROM. Overwrite the file.

Step 5

Move the .APKs files you copied earlier back into the /system/app directory of your Custom ROM.

Step 6

Go to /system/lib in your custom ROM and copy all the files and folders. Paste them into the Stock ROM /system/lib directory. Replace all. Then go back to the Custom ROM and delete the /system/lib folder, and replace it with the /system/lib folder from the Stock ROM.

Step 7

Navigate to the /system/etc/init.d folder in the custom ROM and do the same copy-from-Custom, paste-to-Stock, delete-from-Custom, copy-from-Stock, paste-to-Custom shuffle as before.

Step 8

Navigate to /system/etc/permissions and do that same copy-paste one more time.

Step 9

In Notepad++, open \META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script from both your stock and custom ROMs. Edit the Custom's ROM script to be like the Stock's ROM updater-script: specifically, change, edit, or add the sections for permissions, ui_prints, asserts, run_programs, and installing the kernel. Don’t change any of the symlinks. In the custom script, make sure that the ‘format’ values are appropriate for your device (compare them to the Stock script). 
Your ROM is now ready to be zipped and installed on your device via Clockwork Mod!

Tips and Warnings

• If you desire you can update any apps you require or add any tools like BusyBox or SuperSU.
• Make sure that your kernel is specifically for your device.

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How to Burn a DVD so That It Will Play Automatically in a DVD Player

Many modern PCs are able to burn DVDs but these will not always play on a DVD player. If you have a personal video or slideshow that you want to watch on TV using a DVD player, you must use software that will create a DVD which launches automatically when inserted into a DVD player. Fortunately, such software is available, and you can decide which will work best for you by reviewing the brands and their costs.

Step 1

Insert a blank DVD-R or DVD+R into your DVD burner. Although DVD-R formats historically offered greater compatibility over DVD+R formats, that's not necessarily true for modern players or burners. To be safe, check the documentation for both your DVD burner and DVD player to ensure they support the chosen DVD format.

Step 2

Click "Burn a DVD Video Using Windows DVD Maker" from the AutoPlay window, or click "Start," "All Programs" and "Windows DVD Maker."

Step 3

Click "Choose Photos and Videos" in the Windows DVD Maker splash screen. This screen may not appear if you previously ran Windows DVD Maker. If you see the "Add Pictures and Videos to the DVD" window, skip this step.

Step 4

Click "Add Items" and double-click each video you wish to add.

Step 5

Click "Options."

Step 6

Click "Play Video and End With DVD Menu" or "Play Video in a Continuous Loop" from the DVD-Video tab and click "OK."

Step 7

Click "Next."

Step 8

Click "Menu Text," "Customize Menu" and "Menu Styles" to alter the appearance of the menu. If you chose the video loop option, there will be no menu, so you do not need to alter menu settings.

Step 9

Click "Burn" to create the DVD.

Tips and Warnings

Use DVD +/- RW discs because you can erase the content and use the DVD over again.

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How To Flash A Custom Rom On Your Android Device Using Device Recovery

One of the reasons people flash a custom ROM on their android device is to get more functionality their stock Rom couldn't offer. There are lots of free custom rom available on the internet, one of these is the great Cynogenmod. Flashing a custom ROM can be scary as this may brick the device if not done properly. But if done successfully, its always worth it.

Things You'll Need

• A rooted phone
• A custom recovery installed earlier

• A custom ROM
• Fully charged battery

Step 1

Before you can flash a new custom ROM to your phone it must be rooted. Also a custom recovery must have been flashed earlier to the phone. Use our site search box or search engines on how to flash custom recovery on android.

Step 2

Go to the internet to download the custom ROM using the search engine or you can download directly from cynogenmod official website http://cynogenmod.com

Step 3

Press and hold the "power" to turn off the phone, and wait for 2-3 seconds so as to allow the phone to turn off completely.

Step 4

Boot into recovery by pressing and holding the "power" button and the "volume up" button simultaneously for about 10- 15 seconds. On the recovery menu, scroll to backup/restore using the "volume up/down" button if you wish to restore your data at a later time.

Step 5

After backing up, scroll to "format device" or "restore factory settings" in some cases to wipe device. Wipe the cache/partition section also, so as to ensure there is no interruption when flashing a new ROM.

Step 6

Once you're done wiping the device, scroll to "install new ROM". Click on it. Locate your new ROM and select it. A confirmation box will appear, scroll down and select "yes" to confirm installation. Wait for the device to finish installing the new ROM.

Step 7

After the installation is complete, restart your device. If you want to restore your data, boot your device into recovery mode once again and scroll to backup/restore section. Click on it and on the new box, select "restore data". Reboot device.

Tips and Warnings

• Always ensure your battery is fully charged so as not to tamper with the installation process with can in turn brick your phone.
• Do not turn off your phone while process is ongoing as this may damage your phone.

Resources

http://africhow.com/tech/mobile/how-to-flash-a-custom-rom-on-your-android-device-using-device-recovery

How to Tell If You're At a Fake Website

You may have your anti-virus and malware removal tools programs installed, but they will not prevent you from clicking any of those potentially-harmful-but-so-interestingly-looking Twitter, Facebook or email links. Even if you have security toolbars and add-ons installed, the following ideas may help you find out if a website really is safe.

Instructions

Step 1

Check if you are on a secure web session. A legitimate website asking for secretive information will use "https" as opposed to "http" before the domain name. The "s" stands for secure.

Step 2

Review the URL carefully. Web thieves can replicate the content, look and feel of a website but a fake website cannot use a legitimate website's domain name. For example, if you know your bank to be "Chase.com" do not trust any other website that looks like the Chase website but has another URL (chase-security.com, chase-rewards.com, etc.).

Step 3

Open a new web browser window and manually type in the URL of the website in question and then compare the layout of the page and the URL.

Step 4

Stop and consider the details of the website and what it is asking you to do. Is it asking for redundant information. For example, does it appear to be a banking site asking for your address? This is nonsensical because your bank already has these details.

Tips and Warnings

• Don't enter sensitive information to a suspicious website.
• If you are doubtful, call the company in question directly.

Resources

http://africhow.com/tech/internet/how-to-tell-if-you-re-at-a-fake-website