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Froyo update for now available for Samsung Galaxy S in India

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Samsung Galaxy S Froyo upgrade India

Good News to all the Samsung Galaxy S owners in India as Samsung has finally released Android 2.2 (FROYO) upgrade today. I was able to download the upgrade via the Samsung Kies software that is bundled with the Samsung Galaxy S.

So what are you waiting for? Fire up the Samsung Kies application on the PC, connect your Samsung Galaxy S and download the update:

 

FROYO contains various improvements like:

  • Data Backup including Apps
  • GPS Fix
  • Flash Support
  • Access to Secondary Camera (Front facing Camera) via the native application
  • Data connection sharing via USB Tethering and many more.…..

For the complete list of the enhancements in Froyo, please read the Official Android website Here:

Secret Codes in Samsung Galaxy S

And, do you know that there exists codes to invoke special commands in Android? Some are below:

*#*#4636#*#* for general setttings like GSM/CDMA
*#*#7780#*#* for factory data reset
*#*#7594#*#* change the “Power” button action in your phone.
*#197238640# service mode
*#0*# testing mode
*#1234# display phones current firmware
*#*#1472365#*#* gps test
*#0011# network mode/cell info/power info
*#*#0*#*#* screen test menu

For the complete list of these codes and the one’s specific to Froyo update on Samsung Galaxy S, check out the XDA Forums site HERE

 

Tubeless Tyre Puncture repair kit, Do it yourself

Tubeless Tyre Repair Kit

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I always carry this in the car boot, no matter the length of the journey I am traveling, as I do not have to depend on the shops for repairing the flat tyres. And I do not have to even unmount the punctured tyre as well.

 

Tubeless Tyre Puncture repair kit, Do it yourself

 

SARV Tubeless tyre Kit includes seal strips, prober, and cutter. Be warned that many counterfeit similar to SARV exists and the prices vary per vendors. I had bought mine from a store near Lalbhag (BLR) as I had got their address directly from SARV folks after an email enquiry. It should not cost more than Rs 350 (for 5 strips). On my recent visit to Metro Cash n Carry at  Yeshwantpur, I also spotted them there.

Foot Pump with pressure gauge – These are available at JC Road and its nearby and are priced in the range of Rs 400 approximately. Although there are electric pressure pumps available, their reliability and power sucking reputation does not make it an ideal choice. I have used foot pumps on couple of occasions and they were not an exertion to me. They also come with pressure gauge

Handheld Pressure gauge – Although the foot pump comes with the pressure gauge, I keep this handy as it is easy to carry around and flexible to use.

Must haves for a long/short drive apart from First Aid kits and many more..

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