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Google Fit is Google's answer to Apple's Health app. It uses the sensors built into your device to automatically track activities like walking, biking and running. You can also use it to keep track of your fitness goals and weight-loss progress over the past day, week and month. The Google Fit app is available as a free download in the Play store. It also comes preloaded on Android Wear watches and can be accessed from Google's website.
Unfortunately, installing Google Fit on your mobile device will wipe any activity tracking data you have on your Android Wear watch.
Get started
It's quite simple to set things up. After you have downloaded the app on your mobile device, you must agree to Google's Terms of Service, hit Next and grant Google access to activity information and location history. The location data lets you see your progress throughout the day and the location of where you exercised. For example, mine tells me that I took 2,598 steps around 8:48 am while walking in New York.
To set it up on the Web, go to the Google Fit website, select your Google account and agree to the company's Terms of Use.
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Set goals
Google's default goal is set at one hour of activity each day, but that may be too much or too little depending on your fitness level. This can be customized by clicking on the Menu button (it's that icon with three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen), selecting Settings and tapping Daily Goals. Here you can change your daily activity and daily steps goal. Doctors recommend adults walk at least 10,000 steps per day.
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Make it personal
Now that you have set up your account and changed your daily goals, it's time to make things a little more personal. Once again, click the Menu button and select Settings. Scroll down and you will see an area to enter your height and weight; if you continue scrolling you will find options to switch between different measurement units. There is also an option in the Menu button for you to add your daily weight. This can be used to track your daily, weekly or monthly weight loss.
The Google Fit app will periodically send you reminders and goal updates. Not interested in these reminders? There is an option in the settings menu to disable both notifications and sounds.
Add an activity
Not everyone enjoys exercising with their phone. If that's the case, click the Menu button and selectAdd Activity to add workouts you have done without your phone. From here you can choose between walking, running, biking or other activities, and add the amount of time you exercised for. Google will add the active time to your profile, and for activities like walking and running it will estimate the amount of steps you took.
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View your data
Data can be viewed from the past day, week and month on both the Google Fit app and website. On the main page in the mobile app, scroll to the bottom and tap the "See graph details" option. The top-left pull-down menu lets you switch between the day, week or month, while the top-right pull-down lets you toggle between active time and steps. Below the main chart you will the option to add a secondary chart for weight and heart rate.
Charts can be viewed on the Google Fit website by clicking on the circle that displays your active minutes and steps.
Connect third-party apps
Fitness devices and apps from Strava, Withings, Runtastic, Runkeeper and Noom Coach can connect with Google Fit to show all of your data in one place. At this time, Google's partner apps have not yet updated to enable Google Fit integration, although the feature is said to be "coming soon."
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Delete your data
Not enjoying Google Fit? Maybe you're not comfortable with Google having all of this data. Click theMenu button, select Settings, and tap Delete History. While this will delete all of your Google Fit data, it may also prevent some of your connected apps from working properly.
With the view to help you improve your fitness, Google has launched a new fitness app. Named Google Fit, the app lets you track your activity.
Google Fit uses sensors already built in to your Android phone to automatically detect walking, biking and running. You can also set and monitor your fitness goals based on your activity levels. It also allows you to check your progress as you work on your fitness goals.
Google Fit is available on Google Play for devices running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and above.
Google Fit is available on Google Play for devices running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and above.
You can also connect your favourite fitness devices and apps like Strava, Withings, Runtastic, Runkeeper and Noom Coach to Google Fit. It will surface all of the relevant data in one spot, giving you a complete view of your fitness. There is, therefore, now no need to check one app to see your weight and another to review a run.
Users can access Google Fit from their phones, tablets, desktops and Android Wear devices.
With the increasing popularity of mobile text communication, emoji usage is getting more mainstream. And now Microsoft's Bing is making them search friendly.
Microsoft announced the support of emoji characters in Bing search in all English markets. "With this new feature, you can search using your favourite emoji, and Bing will return results based on the semantic meaning of the emoji," Nick Roberts, senior program manager, Bing Relevance & Intent, said in an official blog post.
Using this new feature, you can look up emoji meanings using Bing search and also can combine multiple emoji to create multi-word searches.
Microsoft announced the support of emoji characters in Bing search in all English markets.
It's not always hardwork that can help you increase your productivity, at times, it is the right mix of your abilities and technology that helps users perform more efficiently. There are many apps available for Android, iOS, Windows and other mobile platforms that not only allow you to create effective to-do-lists but also help you stay focused and alert. Here is a selection of apps, broken up into specific categories, that could increase your productivity and make your more organised.
It took a long time coming and the officialIRCTC Android appis finally available for download on Google Play.
Unlike most other popular service providers, IRCTC bypassed the more popular Android and iOS platforms and instead launched its mobile apps first for Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10 devices. IRCTC also has an app for Windows 8.
The IRCTC Android app is called IRCTC Connect and is a 12MB download from Google Play. Released on October 9, the app has received an average rating of 4.3/5 from users.
The IRCTC Android app is called IRCTC Connect and is a 12MB download from Google Play.
The app allows users to login to their IRCTC accounts and search, book, view and cancel Indian Railways train tickets. The app can also alert users about upcoming journeys.
According to IRCTC the app can also be used to book tatkal tickets.
The IRCTC Connect app is compatible with Android version 4.1 and above.
The Xiaomi Mi 3 is comparatively a great smartphone considering its high-end specifications and aggressive pricing of Rs. 13,999. The Mi 3 has been selling like hot cakes in India since its availability and till date most people aren’t able to buy it due to insufficient stock. Mi 3 packs MIUI ROM that offers a user-friendly interface and has many useful functionalities integrated which eliminates the need to use third party apps. For more advanced capabilities, one can root their device to access some amazing apps that require root and can even install custom ROM or custom kernel of their choice. Perhaps, if you’re interested in rooting your Mi 3 then there is an easy way to do it, without the need to use a computer or run any commands.
NOTE: This method is for Indian version of Mi 3 only. We’ve tried it on Indian Mi 3W running MIUI KXDMIBF23.0 (Stable build). You can use this guide to root build 15, build 18, build 19, build 22, and build 23 of Mi 3. So, make sure to check your ROM version and download the root file accordingly. It’s also possible to unroot the Mi 3 with the same method.
Disclaimer: Rooting the device may void its warranty. Proceed at your own risk!
Guide to Root Mi 3 (Build v15, v18, v19, v22, and v23) -
1. Check the MIUI version by going to Settings > About phone > MIUI version. Download the relevant root.zip file from XDA thread.
2. Go to Settings > General settings > About phone > select ‘System updates’ or directly open the ‘Updater’ app and tap on Menu key.
3. Then tap on ‘Select update package’ option and choose the downloaded root file. Click on the ‘Update’ option, wait for the update to complete and then reboot to finish.
4. After reboot, open the ‘Security’ app. Select ‘Permission’ and enable Root permission.
Voila! Your Mi 3 is now rooted. You can use the ‘Manage root permissions’ option in Security > Permission to manage the rooted apps and allow/ deny their root permission request.
To confirm root, install the Root Checker app and make sure to grant it root access.
Note: After rooting, you won’t be able to update your Mi 3 using OTA updates but can simply install the OTA update file using the above stated method. Alternatively, you can unroot the phone, update to the latest OTA update and then root it back.
How to Unroot Mi 3 –
To unroot your Mi 3, simply download the correct unroot.zip and apply the ‘unroot.zip’ file following the method stated above. After the update is complete, reboot the phone. Now your phone will be unrooted and able to receive and install OTA updates.
Earlier, we shared ‘How to root Xiaomi Mi 3 Indian version’ easily by installing the necessary files through Updater, both for rooting and unrooting. Perhaps, if you’ve updated Mi 3 or Mi 4 to MIUI v6 Developer ROM (based on Android 4.4.4) then you might be looking to root your MIUI 6 device. Well, that’s not required as MIUI developer ROMs are rooted by default! But the root permissions aren’t provided to apps by default. Though, one can grant root access to an app through the Permissions app but that’s pretty annoying in MIUI 6 as there are 5 pop-ups, each with a timer of 5 seconds. That means, you need to wait for 25 seconds before you can grant root permissions to an application. Annoying and time consuming, isn’t it?
Method 1 – This is the basic and default way to manage and grant root permission in MIUI 6 developer ROM. Firstly, open the root app and it will not detect root. Then go to Security > Permissions > Root access and then enable the toggle for that app. You will see 5 different pop-ups, each for 5 seconds. Wait and keep confirming to grant root access to it.
Method 2 – Install SuperSU on MIUI 6Developer ROM (Recommended)
This is an easy way for users who use root apps frequently and are annoyed with the default procedure stated above. This will let you install the popular SuperSU app on MIUI 6 to grant root permissions to apps in just 1-click without any wait and manage your rooted apps.
1. Download and install SuperSU app from Google Play.
2. Open the SuperSU app. A pop-up saying ‘The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?’ will appear. Click on Continue. Another pop-up will now appear, select the Normal option.
3. Now wait for a while until you see the pop-up saying ‘Installation failed!’. Just click OK.
4. Go to Security > Permissions > Root access. Enable root access for SuperSU app.
5. Open the SuperSU app again, select Continue > Normal. The app will now get updated.
Next time you open a root app, it will open up Superuser request for root permission. This way you can bypass all those annoying timers and the default Permissions app for root access.
As you’re using a developer ROM, you’ll still be able to get weekly MIUI updates.
The Xiaomi Mi 3 is comparatively a great smartphone considering its high-end specifications and aggressive pricing of Rs. 13,999. The Mi 3 has been selling like hot cakes in India since its availability and till date most people aren’t able to buy it due to insufficient stock. Mi 3 packs MIUI ROM that offers a user-friendly interface and has many useful functionalities integrated which eliminates the need to use third party apps. For more advanced capabilities, one can root their device to access some amazing apps that require root and can even install custom ROM or custom kernel of their choice. Perhaps, if you’re interested in rooting your Mi 3 then there is an easy way to do it, without the need to use a computer or run any commands.
NOTE: This method is for Indian version of Mi 3 only. We’ve tried it on Indian Mi 3W running MIUI KXDMIBF23.0 (Stable build). You can use this guide to root build 15, build 18, build 19, build 22, and build 23 of Mi 3. So, make sure to check your ROM version and download the root file accordingly. It’s also possible to unroot the Mi 3 with the same method.
Disclaimer: Rooting the device may void its warranty. Proceed at your own risk!
Guide to Root Mi 3 (Build v15, v18, v19, v22, and v23) -
1. Check the MIUI version by going to Settings > About phone > MIUI version. Download the relevant root.zip file from XDA thread.
2. Go to Settings > General settings > About phone > select ‘System updates’ or directly open the ‘Updater’ app and tap on Menu key.
3. Then tap on ‘Select update package’ option and choose the downloaded root file. Click on the ‘Update’ option, wait for the update to complete and then reboot to finish.
4. After reboot, open the ‘Security’ app. Select ‘Permission’ and enable Root permission.
Voila! Your Mi 3 is now rooted. You can use the ‘Manage root permissions’ option in Security > Permission to manage the rooted apps and allow/ deny their root permission request.
To confirm root, install the Root Checker app and make sure to grant it root access.
Note: After rooting, you won’t be able to update your Mi 3 using OTA updates but can simply install the OTA update file using the above stated method. Alternatively, you can unroot the phone, update to the latest OTA update and then root it back.
How to Unroot Mi 3 –
To unroot your Mi 3, simply download the correct unroot.zip and apply the ‘unroot.zip’ file following the method stated above. After the update is complete, reboot the phone. Now your phone will be unrooted and able to receive and install OTA updates.
Recently, we shared a guide on “How to install AOSP ROM on Mi 3” following which several users asked similar thing for Redmi 1S. Fortunately, an unofficial CyanogenMod ROM (CM11) based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat is now available for Xiaomi Redmi 1S. A lot a users have been complaining about Redmi 1S heating issues and actual available RAM being too less, varying between 290-300MB. This is a known issue with Redmi 1S phones and might be fixed in future update. Perhaps, if you’re concerned and at the same time interested in trying out a custom Android ROM on Redmi 1S, then you can do so using the procedure stated below. This CM ROM offers multiple languages, supports Dual-SIM, has Superuser Root enabled by default, and extends the available space up to 5.40GB as compared to 4.72GB with MIUI.
Other features include:
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat based ROM - Stable and Smooth - Optimized for balanced battery usage - Cyanogenmod features and themes - Built-in Superuser option - Built-in DSP manager - Includes Privacy settings - SE Linux enabled kernel
NOTE: This process will wipe your entire internal device storage, including your data such as photos and media files. So, make sure to backup all your important data first.
Guide to Update Redmi 1S to Android 4.4.4 with CyanogenMod 11 ROM –
To install CWM on Redmi 1S, download signed_cwm_update.zip and rename it to update.zip. Transfer the update.zip to the root directory of phone. Go to Updater app, press menu button and then click “Reboot to recovery mode”. Choose English, then select ‘Install update.zip to system’ and select Yes. Now go back and reboot to system.
Step 2 – Make sure your device has a microSD card inserted, 2GB one would be sufficient.
Then transfer both the above files to the root directory of your external storage (/sdcard1).
Step 3 – Flashing CM11 ROM on Redmi 1S using CWM Recovery
Reboot into CWM Recovery (Go to Tools > Updater > press Menu key and select ‘Reboot to Recovery mode’)
Take a Nandroid backup of your device – It’s highly recommended to take a backup via CWM in case you want to revert back to MIUI. To do so, go to ‘backup and restore’ and select the backup option. The backup includes MIUI ROM, user installed apps and their data and your settings. The backup will be saved on your external SDcard in the “clockworkmod” folder.Note: If you get an error while taking the backup then first perform a factory reset using CWM and then take the backup again. (This won’t backup your installed apps though).
Select ‘Wipe data/ factory reset’ and confirm to wipe.
Select ‘Wipe cache partition’ and confirm.
Go back and select ‘Install zip’. Select ‘choose zip from sdcard’ and then choose the ‘cm-11-20140928-UNOFFICIAL-armani.zip’ file and install it. Similarly, install the gapps.zip. (Make sure to flash the CM11 ROM file first).
Now go back and perform a Wipe data/ factory reset and Wipe cache again. Go to Advanced and ‘wipe dalvik cache’ too.
Reboot your phone by selecting ‘reboot system now’. That’s it!
Your phone should now boot up running CyanogenMod custom ROM.
P.S. We’ve tried this procedure on Redmi 1S (Indian version) and the CM11 ROM seems to be working fine, just has some minor glitches. Let us know if you’ve any questions!
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