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Unable to delete ghost app occupying iOS storage

If you have similar problem like in the picture above "crisisactiontw" where you cannot delete it. I have the solution for you. What is it?  It is not spam, it is not spyware. It is app failed to install properly. How to remove it? Go google for name. I have two of such apps "crisisactiontw" "col2en". Once you identify the app, go to App Store in your phone, install or update it, then go back home screen, wait for installation complete, hold icon and delete it as usual.  That's it   "Crisisactiontw" is gone now

An English Watch Faces Guide for Ticwatch (Ticwear) with iOS [Updated 18May2016]

There is lack of english guide available. I hope I can help the not Mandarin education ticwatch/ ticwear fan to benefit from my sharing. Here you DONT NEED to: Paste files into Window system  Run Command prompt Write ADB coding Install and access FTP Covert Ticwatch to developer mode Ticwatch (http://ticwear.com) Considering i only want the notification on the go and nice watch faces, I have chosen Ticwatch 1st gen (without Apple MFI) = RM800+ include shipment to Malaysia. Winning points: Below RM1,000 which fits the product nature -- a gadget that likely only have 1 year lifespan. Come with metal band Compatible with iOS & Android Android 5 OS overlay with Ticwear OS 3.4 overlay Why this guide has a value? User experience on Android and iOS is very different iOS - limited watch faces & complicated to install new watch faces ( not working most of the time ); App almost non-existence Android - installing new watch faces & app i...

A smart watch selection journey -- As apple fan, why not getting Apple watch?

Quick Smart watch comparative reasons below: Classic Pebble - My favourite meet the purpose watch - reading notification is a breeze. What makes me turn it down? I have 2 classic pebble watches. Both e-ink screen spoiled within 6 months duration. Random scratch line which renders the watch not usable.  The shift from pebble app to pebble time app sometime early 2016 really screwed up everything. Every time the app forces me to update and it always ended up a factory reset of the watch and phone setting.  Best part, pebble classic enjoy no new features. Apple watch It came into my radar... then off away from my list. The watch OS has high requirement on iOS. Watch OS 2 requires iOS9 and above.  Must charge with Apple exclusive charger cost around RM175. I am on iPhone 6 Plus iOS 8.4. I am not going to upgrade -- in the past, Three iPhone i have upgraded, battery life & phone speed screwed up. And, its not compatible with Android.  It means if any...

Best Way to Download & Use US apps on PS4 (outside of US)

Context  I am not staying in US, how to get all these US app & get it working? Summary Create a new PS account (free) make sure country is US. (Do not create sub-account. A lots of complicated restriction) Use the US PS account to download all the apps Switch back to your primary account which you have PS Plus subscription etc. You can access all the US apps in the TV folders (without switching back to US PS account) Apps Worthy to Download Netflix Hulu Crunchyroll Cracker Plex Note : Netflix & Hulu app interfaces are the best compared to their respective version in all platforms

How to use YouTube on MiTV2/ Android box when you cannot login

I am a bit sad when I know that I cannot login to YouTube on MiTV2. I will missed all my playlist etc.  You will get a message as such when you try to login: This will happen when you are using all the Chinese modified Android version's TV boxes or even TV.  There is a way to install Google Play Store.  If not wrong, it requires rooting of the Android device.  Thus, I am a bit reluctant to do so. BUT, thanks for google's effort in app development. There is a simple way to work around using Miracast & Pairing the connected TV. Steps: Of course, side load YouTube Google TV apk onto your SmartTV first. On TV, open YouTube -- click menu button on the TV remote OR go to the option menu on bottom left of TV screen Choose the "Pair with mobile device" option - You will see a special CODE displayed on TV On the smartphone, open the Youtube App.  For Android, click on top right button for setting.  For iOS, Setting is in the menu in top ...

Plex on Android TV/ MiTV2

Earlier on, I stated Plex doest not work on Android TV. I was wrong, I missed out a simple step. Simple enough where most Plex TV users did not post a guide on this. Thus, I decide to document it here. In short, the latest plex app support TV mode in the setting. Steps: Get the latest Plex apk file. If you are PlexPass subscribers, you can download the latest version straight from the forum Install the app.  You can find the guide HERE  if you are using Andoird phone to install to your TV Open the app.  It is now still in Mobile mode as picture below. Click the top right button (3 dots) Click Setting (as highlighted) Go to GENERAL  Go to Application Layout Choose TV Mode That's all folks

Xiaomi MiTV 2 - Installing Additional Apps Outside of Xiaomi App Store

Apps inside MiTV app store are very limited. Sideload of apps is possible. However, caution that MiTV 2 does not enable mouse pointer installation. Thus, apps require a mouse pointer to operate are less optimal even you are able to install. Preparation: Get an Micro SD card, Enable save all apps to SD card in setting Get ready an Android smartphone OR tablet Connect both TV and smartphon/ tablet on same WiFi Network Note: Most video apps from China restrict for China usage only.  A VPN or DNS routing is required to access these content General Sideload Steps:  MiTV Go to App Store Go to Right most page & Choose installing via smart devices Android Smartphone/ Tablet - get APK file Open browser Go to the dedicated website to download your wanted APK file Android Smartphone/ Tablet - install APK file Open new tab, enter the IP address shows on MiTV Tap choose file - open Explorer - choose Phone memory - choose Download folder (This is the down...

Mac iPhoto to Create Multiple User Accounts

Sometimes it doesn't make sense to import photos from multiple devices e.g. my wife & my phone into one iPhoto library. Reason: Photos will mixed up if my wife and me are taking photos for different events at the same time You can create and manage more library by following steps below. To create a new photo library: Quit iPhoto. Hold down the Option key as you open iPhoto. In the window that appears, click Create New. Type a name and choose a location to store the new photo library. Click Save. The iPhoto  Source list  shows your new, empty photo library. Any photos you import are added to this library. You can switch to another library you’ve created at any time. To switch between photo libraries: Quit iPhoto. Hold down the Option key as you open iPhoto. Select the library you want to switch to. Click Choose. To move photos from one library to another: Export the photos  from one library. This does...

中文小说在iOS/ iPhone (Chinese Fiction Source on iOS)

Some of the apps are still better in iOS. As a Chinese fiction fan, I hope my experience helps one of you that are of the same interest. 起点读书 中国最大合法小说网站 部分免费 VIP小说需要付费 最近开始,中国以外国家可以通过PAYPAL付费 优点:更新快,编排好,容易挖掘新喜好的小说,不占位(TXT) 缺点:VIP小说需要付费 小说快搜 很好用的APP:) 优点:更新快,编排好 缺点:GIF图片格式很占位,用iPhone可能较难阅读。iPad好些。 百度贴吧 很多好心人的地方:) 优点:免费,更新蛮快 缺点:文件编排次序混乱 Open Reader 可以阅读很多文件格式txt, Epub等等 文件需要另外下载在传入此APP TIPS:用SAFARI去 80TXT  >下载>下载“电脑”方式> Open in "Open Reader" 优点:可以朗读,驾车时十分方便 缺点:不方便追求更新 阅读快乐!!!

Comparison of Philips InRange & The Tile

Two reviews have been made on: Philips InRange The Tile Here, I would like to do a quick summary for you to compare and understand which is suitable for you. Aspect The Tile Philips InRange General Product Proposition Find items - big, small, immobile, mobile items FROM small or big space Keep items together with you Best Fit Find regular used items in small space e.g. living room Keep important items together with you e.g. wallet Better Design & Size Yes No Simplicity of Setup Yes Yes Type of Access You use when need (active) Warn you when disconnected (passive) GPS incorporation Yes - Location marking Yes - Enable/ Disable Alert Enable/ Disable Alert Not applicable GPS based Enable/Disable Al...