HTC One vs LG Nexus 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs iPhone 5

Finally, another great smartphone HTC One has come to us after the Nexus 4, Galaxy Note 2 and iPhone 5. So, what’s the surprise does the phone bring along? And can it compete for the best smartphones mentioned above on the present market? Just do some comparison about them in the following.

First the basic specifications 
 

	HTC One	Nexus 4	Galaxy Note 2	iPhone 5
OS	Android 4.1.2	Android 4.2	Android 4.1	iOS 6
Display	4.7"HD LCD(1920*1080,468ppi)	4.7"HD IPS+LCD(1280*768,320ppi)	5.5"HD Super LCD 3(1920*1080,440ppi)	4"Retina display(1136*640,326ppi)
Processor	1.7GHz Snapdragon 600(quad-core)	1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 pro(quad-core)	1.6GHz Exynos 4(quad-core)	1.3GHz Apple A6 chip(quad-core)
RAM	2GB	2GB	2GB	1GB
Storage	32GB/64GB	8GB/16GB	16GB/32GB/64GB	16GB(Expand to up to 64GB)
Camera	4UP UltraPixel rear camera and 2.1 MP wide-angel front camera	8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera	8MP rear camera and 1.9MP front camera	8MP iSight rear camera and 1.2 MP front camera
Battery	2300mAh	2100mAh	3100mAh	1440mAh
Network	LTE,CDMA,GSM,Wi-Fi	HSPA+,Wi-Fi	LTE,CDMA,GSM,Wi-Fi	LTE,CDMA,GSM,Wi-Fi
Connectivity	Blueteeth,NFC	Blueteeth,NFC	Blueteeth,NFC	Blueteeth

Three Methods to Manually Update Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 to Android 4.2.2

Google pushed the new Android 4.2.2 update specifically to Nexus devices a few days ago, and the devices includes Google Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.The update mainly fixed Bluetooth implementation to limit audio stream stuttering, and a codebase change to limit random rebooting. Other changes includes the disabled workaround that enabled LTE connectivity on very specific markets and networks, ADB connection security measures, app download notification changes, quick setting user interface changes, etc.

The reviews of the new update of the system are positive and for the rooted users or others, updating the system to Android 4.2.2 over the air (OTA) will get some troubles because of the custom recovery. But don’t worry, you can try the following three ways to get the new update besides installing the OTA.

Note: The method below is under the assumption that you’re running stock Android and not a custom ROM. For custom ROM users, an updated Android 4.2.2 version of that ROM have to be found on the device or download suitable stock image from Google and install factory image fresh which will erase everything.

Method 1:System Updates

• Go to Settings> Apps > All and scrolling and find Google Services Framework.
• Tap the “Clear Data” button and confirm by tapping “OK”, then back to the main Settings screen.
• Tap “About Phone” on Nexus 4 or About Tablet on the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, and then tap “System Updates”, tap “Check Now” and the update process of Android 4.2.2 should begin when you are asked to confirm the update.
• When finished the update, your root will remove without the extra protection. You can use the Clockwork Mod recovery or the OTA Rootkeeper to retain your root when get the update.

Method 2: Flash the update from your recovery

• Download the Android 4.2.2 update for Nexus 7 , Nexus 4 and the Nexus 10, and transfer the file to your device.
• Reboot the device into recovery (power down the device, and then power it up while pressing (and holding) the volume up and down buttons).
• Boot to a screen with a big (green) colored arrow pointing to where power button is, and Andy the Android in the background.
• Use the volume button to choose different boot options. Press volume up or down until the arrow is red and says “Recovery mode”, then press the power button.
• After booting to recovery, you will find the option to install from a zip, choose the file you saved to your device and start to install the Android 4.2.2 update.

Method 3: Using ADB

At first, ensure the present system you have used is updated to Android 4.2.1 and not an earlier build.

• Install the ADB file and let it work.
• Download the Android 4.2.2 OTA update to Nexus 7 , Nexus 4 and the Nexus 10 and move the file to the same folder where ADB is located 
• Connect the device with computer via USB cable.Boot the device into recovery like the previous method, and find the option to “sideload” or “apply update from adb” on the recovery mode menu.
• Open a command-line window on the computer and run the commands.

   Nexus 4:
   adb sideload de8b8d101614.signed-occam-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.de8b8d10.zip
  Nexus 7:
  adb sideload 6ece895ecb23.signed-nakasi-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.6ece895e.zip
  Nexus 10:
 adb sideload eaef14432ff5.signed-mantaray-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.eaef1443.zip

• When the running progress reaches 100%, you will see the device installing the update. After the update, reboot the device from the recovery menu, and the updates will run the final step and once it finished, you can enjoy Android 4.2.2.

If you want to experience the latest Android 4.2.2 on you Nexus but have trouble in receiving the OTB update, then try the ways above, and the first one is the priority.

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How to install Adobe Flash player on Nexus 4 and Nexus 10?

It is undoubtedly the time that Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 are booming after the release of the first tablet of Google, Nexus 7.The new and latest built-in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean brought the amazing features such as the most notable one Photo Sphere.

But just like Nexus 7, you cannot play flash videos on Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 owing to Adobe Flash‘s incompatible with Jelly Bean. Things get more depressing as the videos of many popular websites are almost flash videos including YouTube. Fortunately, Android development community have provided the method of Abode flash player download for Nexus 4 and Nexus 7.Following is the details of the method.

Note: Before you install the flash player, make sure that you have install a file manager app like the free File Expert.

• Click here to download the Flash Player 11.1 APK for Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.Take care that download the APK in your computer. If you downloaded directly on Nexus 4, it will be in the folder called ‘downloads’ on SD card.
• Copy the APK to your device.
• Go to Setting>Application, tap on “unknown resources”. Tap on ok if warning screen appears.
• Locate the APK, while a popup open up, tap on “open app manager”. Then select install button and follow onscreen instructions to install it.

When you successfully installed the Abode flash player, reboot the device. Then you can stream any online video, audio or view multimedia seamlessly on your device through Flash Player. Of course, considering playing flash videos on Nexus 4 or Nexus 10，you can also install the flash video player app which can support FLV playback.