All About Tablets
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WHAT IS NFC?
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that allows two mobile devices including tablets to exchange data when held closely (less than 4cm) or tapped together. Originally based on the RFID tag system that allows one way communication between devices, NFC can support data transfer two ways and hence, allows communication between not just tablet devices and tags but between two tablet devices themselves (peer to peer transfer).
NFC Tags
NFC Tags can be placed rand stuck on walls, doors, car dashboards, bikes, windows or almost any flat surface. They can be programmed to either transfer small data units like messages, business cards or can even be used to turn on your Wi-fi, music player or adjust brightness on your tablet and other connected devices.
Imagine you arrive for work and all you have to do is tap your tablet on the NFC tag. Your tablet automatically switches to silent mode. It also sends out a message to your boss that you are inside the office or are leaving it.
Even more complex functions can be built into the NFC tags based on the need of the business or for fun purposes. Visit this site, to order one for yourself and get going.
Most of the NFC devices and tags use the NDEF format (NFC Data exchange format). However, for advanced users and complex functions one can visit the android forum to learn more.
To use NFC between two devices, all you have to do is first make sure that the screen on both devices is unlocked. Also, make sure that the NFC feature on your NFC supporting tablet is activated.
Other uses
But, having fun with NFC is not just limited to your daily needs of messaging and file transfer. The NFC forum has formed a Special Interests Group that will investigate and handle industry applications of the NFC, meant to make our lives easier. And with Google joining the NFC forum as a principle member, the change is ready to take place at an even higher rate.
Contactless paymet
Microsoft Wallet for Windows 8 and Google Wallet for Android devices are NFC supporting Apps that are already out in the market and allow e-payments with just a tap of the Tablet or phone. The city of Nice, in France, last year implemented this contactless payment not only in retail outlets but also bank transactions and ticketing services. In India, such schemes are currently underway like the initiative by PVR cinema’s in select cities.
Interactive Gaming
In 2012, NFC enabled Skylander was one of the top selling interactive games in the US and Europe. Rovio mobile’s Angry birds Magic allows, all Nokia enabled NFC devices to unlock new levels just on a tap. With Nintendo about to introduce the NFC in its Wii U gaming Tablet console, toys and gaming are about to undergo a sea of change in the coming future.
Ticketing and Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) may be evaluating the NFC technology for actual implementation throught the world by October this year, however, Air France and Japan Airlines have already experimented with the techonolgy in some parts successfully using the Card emulation technique with places the technology on SIM cards. This allows, NFC transfer even when your device may be switched off. So, passengers can now just tap their phones to validate their tickets before boarding and avoid hassles of a complete identity and ticket checking at terminals.
Why NFC?
Apart from the fact that NFC transfer of data and messages is fast and smooth involving only a tap of the device, there are other advantages that put the technology ahead of other technologies like Bluetooth and RFID. NFC does not require the tablets to be paired together and hence, saves time and unnecessary hassle. But the greatest use, and the prime reason why organizations are inclining towards its use is the secure communication that it ensures due to the close distance and protocols that govern it.
Watch this Youtube video here to see how a Windows 8 slate and Nexus 7 share, NFC style.
According to Forrester Research, a 100 million NFC enabled devices were sold in 2012. This figure is expected to rise to 300 million in 2013 and may even climb to 1 billion mark by 2015. Among all this, the absence of Apple in this technology initiative is puzzling to say the least.
Some NFC enabled tablets in market today:
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Often we find connecting a dongle to our Tablet PCs a big task set in front us. But it is very simple as you will know it shortly. Here are the easy steps to connect a dongle to an Android tablet.
Note : In few tablet on connecting the dongle. The tablet automatically set the APN. So it recommended to wait for 5-10 minutes after attaching the dongle to tablet. Also disable the sleep mode in tablet.
1.First connect the dongle to the tablet and wait for it to read the dongle automatically, if not follow step 2 onwards.
2. Now go to Settings in your tablet and select the More option which appears next.
3. Select Mobile Networks -> Acess Point Name[APN].
4. Then select New APN option.
5. All you have to do now is make the following changes in the bracketed entities [ Name, APN and Dial Number]:-
-> Set the network name. Eg:- For Tata photon just write Tata or TP or anything, as you like it.
-> Set the APN, search the net for your service provider’s APN. Then write it precisely.
-> All the dongles come with dial number. Check your dongle purchase paper or the manual or just search it Google. And then fill the same here as the Dial Number, save and you are done. eg. For Tata Docomo it is #999 and Reliance it is #777.
By far and large the above steps will work with all the dongles and Tablets. Still if you find any difficulty, feel free to leave a comment below, mentioning your devices name and model. We will come to your help As Soon As Possible :
| MTS MBlaze |
Note: See below for Mcc and MNC code |
| Airtel 3G (HUAWEI 1731C) and Airtel 3G (HUAWEI 1731B) |
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| Tata Photon + |
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| Reliance Netconnect |
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| Tata Docomo 3G dongle |
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| Vadofone dongle |
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| Aircel 3G dogle |
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Note: Get the MCC and MNC code from here.
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Network |
APN |
Dial No |
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Aircel 2g & 3g ( South India ) – Prepaid |
aircelgprs.pr |
*99# |
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Aircel 2g & 3g ( South India ) – Postpaid |
aircelgprs.po |
*99# |
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Aircel 2g & 3g ( New South India – All ) |
aircelgprs |
*99# |
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Aircel 2g & 3g ( North India ) – Prepaid |
aircelweb |
*99# |
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Aircel 2g & 3g ( North India ) – Postpaid |
aircelwebpost |
*99# |
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Aircel 2g & 3g ( New North India – All ) |
aircelgprs |
*99# |
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Aircel 2G & 3G – ROI – (Rest of India) |
aircelgprs or aircelgprs.co or aircelinternet |
*99# |
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Airtel 2G & 3G |
airtelgprs.com |
*99# |
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BPL |
mizone |
*99# |
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BSNL 2G & 3G |
bsnlnet |
*99# |
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BSNL SOUTH 2G & 3G |
gprssouth.cellone.in |
*99# |
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Hutch 2G & 3G |
hutchworld |
*99# |
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IDEA 2G & 3G |
internet |
*99# |
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Loop Telecom 2G & 3G |
www |
*99# |
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MTNL 2G & 3G Delhi – Prepaid |
gprsppsdel |
*99# |
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MTNL 2G & 3G Delhi – Postpaid |
gprsmtnldel |
*99# |
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MTNL 2G & 3G Mumbai – Prepaid |
gprsppsmum |
*99# |
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MTNL 2G & 3G Mumbai – Postpaid |
gprsmtnlmum |
*99# |
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Reliance GSM – RTL 2G & 3G |
RCOMNET |
*99# |
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Reliance GSM RCOM ( Reliance Communication ) 2G/3G |
SMARTNET |
*99# |
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Spice 2g & 3g |
Spiceindia |
*99# |
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STEL 2g & 3g |
gprs.stel.in |
*99# |
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Tata Docomo 2G |
tata.docomo.internet |
*99# |
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Tata Docomo 3G Mobile SIM Card |
tata.docomo.internet |
*99# |
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Tata Docomo 250 Unlimited Offer Plan APN |
tata.docomo.internethvc |
*99# |
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Tata Docomo 3G Datacard/Dongle SIM |
tatadocomo3g |
*99# |
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T24 ( For Future Group/Big Bazar by Tata Tele ) |
t24.internet |
*99# |
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Uninor 2G & 3G |
uninor |
*99# |
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Vodafone ( JK – Jammu & Kashmir ) |
jjkgprs |
*99# |
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Vodafone 2G & 3G – Rest of India |
www |
*99# |
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Since many people asked us how to upgrade their Android Tablets, and more people asked if their Android Tablets are upgradable to the newer versions of Android, we decided to answer your queries by letting out a post.
To be very honest, not all devices are upgradable to new versions of Google’s Android. Whether your device stand a chance at upgradation, depends solely upon the manufacturer of the device.
There are ways you can still enjoy the newer flavours of your favourite mobile operating system by rooting your device, but you will end up voiding your warranty provided by the manufacturer. Although many people give in to rooting their Android Tablet (like we did with our HP TouchPad), we recommend it for those people only who know what they’re doing.
Manufacturers announce on their websites a list of devices manufactured by them which can be upgraded. So, the upgradability can never be determined before the company makes any announcement. If your device is costing more than Rupees 20,000, much chances are that it might be upgradable to newer versions, because it has capable hardware to handle the newer (and generally more demanding) versions. So, it’s always the word of the company which manufactures our device.
Now to check whether there is a newer version of OS available for your device, follow the below mentioned steps:
1. Go to Settings, then in that ‘about phone/tablet’ and then select ‘device updates’ or ‘Android updates’ which should be the 2nd or 3rd option from top.
2. If it says YES, all you have to do is to connect to a Wi-Fi router and download the updates.
Mobile data takes a lot of time to download updates, since the updates are generally more than 100 MB, and it varies with different tablets. So you better get a 3G connection for some while to download the updates or get to a fast enough Wi-Fi connection.
3. All set and done, the phone will reboot itself and install the updates.
It will take anything from 15 to 30 mines to install the update, again the time varies with devices, and faster devices get it done quickly.
Do not interrupt the update in between, you might end up losing your device altogether.
And after the installation is complete, you can go ahead and devour on the new flavor of your Android dessert. YUM!
Also See Android Re-installation on Tablet pc.