SkieGod Cyber Access: April 2015

Facebook launches video calling

Tuesday 28 April 2015

Facebook Inc introduced free video calling in its Messenger phone app on Monday as the company seeks to transform its mobile messaging service into a full-featured platform with the same reach as its 1.4 billion user social network.
Messenger, with more than 600 million users, now has a video icon at the top right corner of its screen. Earlier this year, Messenger launched voice and video calling between computers. (bit.ly/1KorYLD)
Image result for facebook video callingMessenger competes with Microsoft Corp's Skype, Apple Inc's FaceTime and Google Inc's Hangouts, all of which allow video calls between mobile devices or computers.
At Facebook's annual developer conference in March, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerburg said the social network would introduce myriad features within Messenger. For example, users can also send money to friends within the app. Facebook also unveiled a platform that enables developers to easily create apps that function within Messenger.
"Adding (video calling) to Messenger instead of the main Facebook app maybe ties in to Messenger's mission where it's a real core person-to-person app," said Brian Blau, research director at Gartner Inc, a U.S. technology research and advisory firm. "Now they're really enticing people with more features."

Video calling is available on devices using Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile operating systems in Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Laos, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay. Facebook said additional regions will be added in the next few months.

How to jailbreak iOS 8

Thursday 23 April 2015

Jailbreaking has been around for a couple of years in order to make sure that people from all around the world get more out of their iDevice. As you may already know, iOS 8 Jailbreak was released recently, and the folks behind Pangu were the first to release a jailbreak that works well.
Still, before performing the iOS 8 Jailbreak of your iPhone, let’s see if it’s actually worth doing it, by quickly going through all the new features brought by iOS 8.
Access to battery usage stats: We all know that one of the iPhone’s biggest problems is the battery life. Of course, this happens only if you’re a hardcore user. Now, you can see which apps drain the most of your battery, enabling you to change their settings or even uninstall them in order to give your iPhone a few more hours of life.
Apple Pay: By far the most important update brought by iOS 8, Apple’s mobile payment system allows you to actually pay for the things you’re buying, using your phone. Several retailers, banks and app providers are already allowing you to use the service, so we’re basically looking at the future of payment systems here!
New camera features: Let’s face it, even though it doesn’t have tons of megapixels, the iPhone’s camera takes some really great shots! iOS 8 brings some cool new features, like a three-second timer and the ability of taking time lapse videos, alongside focus and exposure controls.
Interactive notifications: If you’re playing a game or using another app, there’s no need to exit it in order to reply to a message, as a banner will now appear on the top of the screen, enabling you to quickly do this. Also, while the screen is locked, you can easily dismiss notifications without unlocking it.

iOS-8-JailbreakWidgets: Yes, they’re present in iOS 8 now, but only in the notification center. Still, it’s a very big progress for Apple, which will definitely improve the accessibility.
Improved Siri: The voice assistant has received a couple of new features, in order to make things easier. While it’s plugged into power, it’s always listening and you can activate it just by saying “Hey Siri”, exactly like Android’s “OK Google”. Also, it comes with build-in Shazam integration, so from now on, just hold on the home button and you will instantly see the name of that song you really like.
Continuity: Another important feature brought by iOS 8 can be used in order to continue your work on another iDevice from where you left it. For example, if you’re writing a note on your iPhone, you might want to move on a bigger screen, you can switch to your iPad or Mac and finish it, as your iCloud account keeps everything synced.
Of course, these are just a few of the new features brought by the new operating system. It’s up to you to discover them, after installing iOS 8, following our instructions!
With this in mind, here’s a detailed tutorial, aimed at making sure that you’ll be able to easily jailbreak your iPhone and later install a ton of great Cydia apps.

iOS 8 jailbreak on Windows

Jailbreaking your iPhone with iOS 8 is considered extremely easy to do, mainly thanks to the fact that the folks behind Pangu have worked hard in order to make sure that people who are considering to jailbreak their iOS device will not run into any trouble, regardless of how much technical knowledge they have. However, it is important to remember that before you jailbreak, you should be fully aware of the advantages and disadvantages and use this knowledge towards making sure whether you’d like to jailbreak your iOS device or not.
  1. Check your iPhone

You’ll first need to check if your iPhone is charged and if it’s running the latest version of iOS 8. To do this, simply head over to your device’s settings, click on ‘general’ and then over on ’about’. If everything is fine, then you can easily proceed to the next step. In the case that you are running iOS 7 or an older firmware, then you can easily turn on the Wi-Fi of your iPhone, head over to the Settings app and then to the ”general’ section. Over there, you should be able to find a section labelled as ‘Software Update’. Simply click over on that and click on Install.

  1. Download the Pangu jailbreak

Now that you have the latest version of iOS 8 installed onto your device, you’ll need to go ahead and download the Pangu jailbreak on your computer for Windows from here and then proceed with the installation wizard. To do so, simply click on the app once it has been downloaded and click on ‘Next’ during the installation wizard to get everything set up and ready to roll.
  1. Connect your device

Once Pangu has been installed on your computer, you can go ahead and connect your iPhone to your computer via USB. Once this is done, the name of your device should appear on the app’s screen. Additionally, a wise thing to do is to exit iTunes in the case that it automatically pops up in order to make sure that it doesn’t start syncing your iPhone for any reason whatsoever.
  1. Start Jailbreaking your device!

After everything that has been mentioned until now has been done, you’ll be easily able to follow the wizard and jailbreak your device as soon as you click on the blue button.
During the process, your device will most likely restart a couple of times while certain images may appear on your screen. Don’t worry and simply wait for the jailbreak process to finish. An important factor to keep in mind is to stop yourself from unplugging your device before the process is over, as this can cause a lot of damage.
Once the jailbreak has been installed, you can stat downloading apps via Cydia in order to get access to many features on your iOS device. For a list of the best Cydia apps and Cydia tweaks, simply check out the dedicated section right here.

iOS 8 Jailbreak on Mac

Recently, jailbreaking your iPhone with iOS 8 was hard to do, especially if you had a mac. Today, doing so is quite easy, as you’ll have to follow the exact procedures mentioned above. Start off by checking your iPhone, download the latest version of the Pangu iOS 8 jailbreak from right here, follow the installation wizard, plug your iPhone in and follow the jailbreaking process while keeping all of the tips that have been mentioned above in mind.
We hope that you have enjoyed our tutorial and successfully updated your iPhone with the iOS 8 jailbreak. In the case that you happen to have any questions, simply post them as a comment and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Additionally, for more how-to articles on iOS, you can go ahead and check out right here. and here.

Nissan Almera N16: Years 2002 - 2006

Friday 10 April 2015

Regarding the chassis characteristics, responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the Almera N16 have a front suspension mechanism of the - type, and in the rear suspension it uses a - type. Stock tire sizes are 185 / 65 on 15 inch rims on the front, and 185 / 65 on 15 inch rims on the rear. As for stopping power, the Almera N16 braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.

The Almera N16 model is a car manufactured by Nissan, with doors and seats. In this Almera N16 1.5 version, sold from year 2002 to 2006, the curb weight is 2765 lbs (1254 kgs) and it is equiped with a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cilynder, 16 valves, Petrol motor, with the engine code and it is positioned in Transverse alignment in the of the vehicle. The power is transmitted to the road by a 5 speed Manual gearbox, and the type of traction drive system used is front wheel drive (FWD). With this drive-train, the Almera N16 1.5 goes from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 13.1 seconds.

Specifications

Nissan Almera N16 Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :I 4
Fuel type :Petrol
Engine Alignment :Transverse
Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :1498 cm3 ( 91.4 cu-in )
Aspiration :N/A
Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque :136 Nm (100 lb.ft) @ 4000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :FWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :5 speed Manual

Fuel Consumption - MPG - Economy - Efficiency :5.5L / -L / 8.6L / 6.6L (35 mpg)
CO2 emissions :158 g/Km (Nissan)

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How To Fix Strong Satellite Receiver With LnbF Error

Tuesday 7 April 2015

Lnbf Failed message usually means two things.

1 Short in your RG6 Cable,
2 Blown or failed Tip42C Transistor in the main panel of the receiver.

The problem of some strong receivers is that it kept on displaying error Lnb F  causing no function to the control buttons.
How To Fix This Issue
Image result for strong decoder Tip42CFirst Disconnect your RG6 feed from the receiver If the message goes away then you know that is a cable problem.
If message does NOT go away when you disconnect then you know the problem is with the Tip42C Transistor.
First check for Voltage with the components in connection

Need a voltmeter set at DC Volts
With receiver ON you should be getting voltages switching between 13V-18V DC when changing between Vertical and horizontal TP's
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If no voltage present or only 20V present then most likely you have a blown Tip42c or KA317 transistor.
These unit switches the voltages to your Lnb 13V and 18V

18V = Horizontal TP's
13V = Vertical TP's 

Take the top off your box look on circuit board for a little black transistor ( it has metal top with hole, the heat sink, and three pins on bottom) located about one inch in front of where you hook sat wire.
Make sure you get right replacement part Tip42c or in the case of other decoder products KA317.

The Tip42C is located directly in front of the shiny box that your coaxial cable is connects to.

It is Black and plastic with metal extending above it with a hole in metal and has 3 pin legs which are soldered to the board,

Tip42C or KA317 is printed on the black plastic face.

NTE332 transistor is a direct replacement if you can't find the Tip42C.

Tip42A or Tip42B is for some other strong decoder models, so always check to replace with the right parts for it to work.

Available at most decent electronics stores.

To replace make sure you take note of the way it is oriented,Unscrew from heat sink if one is present, pull out your main board,from the bottom desolder the 3 legs using soldering iron and solder sucker, insert new transistor and resolder, Connect heat sink if one was used originally.

Ethiopia launches 4G mobile service

Monday 6 April 2015

Ethiopia's state-run telecoms monopoly has launched a fourth generation (4G) mobile service in the capital Addis Ababa, aiming to catch up with the high-speed communications available in some east African neighbors such as Kenya and Uganda.
Africa's telecoms industry is booming, with subscribers across the continent totaling almost 650 million in 2013, up from just 25 million in 2001, according to the World Bank.
But analysts say high-speed connections are vital to maintaining growth and supporting the wider economy.
Ethiopia is one of the last African countries to have a state monopoly in telecoms and has lagged some neighbors in rolling out 4G, which offers much faster speeds than 3G, allowing users to browse the Internet more easily and run complex applications.
State-run Ethio Telecom is committed to improving its network, however. The 4G service, initially able to serve 400,000 subscribers, is part of a $1.6 billion deal signed two years ago with Chinese firms Huawei [HWT.UL] and ZTE to expand mobile infrastructure throughout Ethiopia.

Ethio Telecom’s Head of Communications Abdurahim Ahmed told Reporters the 4G network had taken eight months to build.
The firm said internet packages would range from 420 birr ($21) a month for 2 gigabyte (GB) of data to 3,600 birr ($180) for 30 GB.
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Vast parts of Ethiopia, including the capital, still suffer from occasionally patchy mobile reception.
Ethio Telecom's plans have been complicated by a dispute over the cost of upgrading the existing network, which led it to cancel a slice of ZTE’s portion of the $1.6 billion deal. Sweden’s Ericsson replaced ZTE in December.
The $1.6 billion project also aims to also double 3G capacity to 60 million subscribers by the end of the year in the country of more than 90 million people.
Government officials have ruled out liberalising the telecoms sector, saying the revenue it generates is being spent on railway projects. Ethiopia plans to build 5,000 km of railway lines by 2020.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S Get Android 5.0.2

Saturday 4 April 2015

Recently, Samsung has been rolling out the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the devices in its portfolio. The next device in its portfolio to taste this update is apparently the LTE version of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5. Previously, the Wi-Fi only variant of this tablet got the Android 5.0.2 OTA update.


Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (photo taken with Canon PowerShot SX150 IS)To date, we do know that this particular update will be limited to a handful of countries over in Europe, where the likes of Slovenia, Czech Republic, Croatia and Switzerland have already been confirmed. Considering how the build is already complete, do expect even more widespread availability to hit the market. It is touted that this particular firmware will weigh in at a massive 1.7GB, not to mention sporting a T805XXU1BOCC internal designation with a March 17 date.
If you do not happen to live in any of the listed countries, and yet are excited to pick up this Lollipop update, perhaps performing a manual install might be a better idea.
Recapping the specifications, this Galaxy Tab S 10.5 was launched on June 2014 and sports a 10.5-inch display with a 2560x1600 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz Octa-core Exynos 5 Octa processor along with 3GB RAM.
On the storage front, Tab S 10.5 is equipped with 16GB of internal memory, with an expansion slot of up to 128GB in the microSD card.