DiskPart on Windows 10

DiskPart - Text-mode command interpreter use to manage objects (disks, partitions, or volumes) by using scripts or direct input from a command prompt.

1. Open Command Prompt. Enter diskpart

2. To display list of disks:
DISKPART> list disk

  Disk ###  Status         Size     Free     Dyn  Gpt
  --------  -------------  -------  -------  ---  ---
  Disk 0    Online          298 GB      0 B
  Disk 1    Online         7800 MB      0 B

3. Selects the specified disk:
DISKPART> select disk 1

  Disk 1 is now the selected disk.

4. To displays partitions of specified disk:
DISKPART> list part

  Partition ###  Type              Size     Offset
  -------------  ----------------  -------  -------
  Partition 1    Primary           7799 MB    32 KB

5. To remove partition/s on specified disk:
DISKPART> clean

   DiskPart succeeded in cleaning the disk.

6. To create 4GB primary partition:
DISKPART> create part primary size=4096

  DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition.

7. To mark current partition as active:
DISKPART> active

  DiskPart marked the current partition as active.

8. To quick format current partition as FAT file system:
DISKPART> format fs=fat quick

  100 percent completed

  DiskPart successfully formatted the volume.

9. To assigns a drive letter to current volume:
DISKPART> assign

DiskPart successfully assigned the drive letter or mount point.

URL: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490893.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Create Windows 10 Bootable USB Drive Using Media Creation Tool

1. Download 64-bit Media Creation Tool

2. Run MediaCreationToolx64.exe

3. Choose Create installation media for another PC > Next

4. Select language, architecture, and edition:
   Language: English (United States)
   Edition: Windows 10 Pro
   Architecture: 64-bit (x64)
   Click Next

5. Choose which media to use: USB flash drive. Click Next

6. Removable drives: D: (No Label). Click Next

7. Click Finish

URL: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install

Upgrade MI 3W Firmware (MIUI V6.6.3.0.KXDMICF)

1. Settings > About Phone > System updates > Update

2. Updating

3. Restart

4. Settings > About Phone > MIUI Version: MIUI 6.6.3.0(KXDMICF) | Stable

Google Device Policy for MI 3W

REMARK: ONLY available to Google Apps for Work, Education and Government customers.

1. Play Store > Search 'Google Apps Device Policy' > INSTALL > ACCEPT > OPEN

2. Next > Activate > Enforce

3. Device password must have at least 4 characters

4. Device password must contain letters and number

5. Click Menu > Status > Locate: Enable Location > Yes

6. Access My Devices using browser. User had option to Reset PIN, Lock Device, Ring Device, Wipe Device, or Locate Device the phone. 

URL: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/190930?hl=en&vid=1-635754022978198772-11462200674335907150

Add Google Account on MI 3W

1. Settings > Add under 'Accounts' > Google

2. Add a Google Account: Existing

3. Sign in: Email

                 Password

4. By signing in, you are agreeing to the Google Terms of Service...: OK

5. BACKUP & RESTORE: Uncheck

   COMMUNICATION: Uncheck

   Click Next

6. Set up payment info: SKIP

7. To access, Settings > All under 'Accounts' > Google

Transfer MI 3W to Samsung GALAXY Note 4 Using Super Backup : SMS & Contacts Apps

1. Install Super Backup : SMS & Contacts from Play Store on both handphones

2. On MI 3W:

2.1 On Welcome page, click Not Now

2.2 To backup SMS, click SMS Backup > Backup

2.3 On Please enter a name for the backup file..., click OK

2.4 On Backup completed successfully!..., Check Do not remind again..., click Not Now

2.5 To backup Call Logs, click Call Logs Backup > Backup

2.6 On Please enter a name for the backup file..., click OK

2.7 Backup completed successfully!

2.8 To backup Calendars, click Calendars Backup > Backup

2.9 On Please enter a name for the backup file..., click OK

2.10 Backup completed successfully!

2.11 Connect MI 3W to laptop via USB Cable. Open Windows Explorer. Look for MI 3W\SmsContactBackup. Copy out the 3 sub folder; calendars, logs, sms

3. On Samsung Note 4:

3.1 On Welcome page, click Not Now

3.2 Connect Note 4 to laptop via USB. Open Windows Explorer

3.3 copy calllogs_....xml into \NOTE4\Phone\SmsContactsBackup\logs

3.4 copy cal_....xml into \NOTE4\Phone\SmsContactsBackup\calendars

3.5 copy sms_....xml into \NOTE4\Phone\SmsContactsBackup\sms

3.6 To restore SMS > SMS Backup > Restore

3.7 Check Do not remind again > Click OK on SuperBackup must be set as the default SMS app to restore messages...

3.8 Click OK on Change messaging app

3.9 Click on 'sms_....xml'

3.10 Restore in progress > OK

3.11 To restore Call Logs > Call Logs Backup > Restore > click on 'calllog_....xml'

3.12 Restore in progress > OK

3.13 To restore Calendars > Calendars Backup > Restore > click on 'cal_....xml'

3.14 Restore in progress > OK

3.15 Change back default Messages app > Settings > Default applications > Messages > Messages

Backup MI 3 using Mi PC Suite

1. On MI 3, click Settings > Additional settings > Developer options

2. USB debugging > ON

3. Connect MI 3 using USB cable with the laptop. Mi PC Suite will autostart

4. Click Backups > Back up now

5. Click OK

Install Mi PC Suite

1. Download Mi PC Suite

2. Click Install

3. Installing ...

URL: http://en.miui.com/thread-92720-1-1.html

Install Samsung SmartSwitch

1. Download Samsung SmartSwitch for Windows or MAC OS.

2. Check both checkbox for 'I accept the terms of the license agreement' > Next >

3. Setup in progress ...

4. Installing device drivers. This may take several minutes.

5. Uncheck 'Create Shortcut on Desktop' > Finish

6. Connect the device.

Transfer MI 3W Contacts into Google Account

1. On MI 3, click Settings > Contacts

2. Import/Export contacts > Export to storage > OK

3. Import from storage > Google > OK

4. Message "... will be imported shortly" will appear

5. Login to Google Contacts using the same google account as in MI 3. Contacts from phone will appear under 'All Contacts'.

Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10

1. Right hand click on Get Windows 10 icon on taskbar

2. Click Go to Windows Update

3. On Upgrade to Windows 10, click Get started

4. Click Accept

5. Click Start the upgrade now

6. Upgrading Windows
    - Copying files
    - Installing features and drivers
    - Configuring settings
    - Reboot

7. On Hi there, welcome back!, enter the user password. Click Next

8. On Get going fast, click Use Express settings

9. On Customize settings, turn Off for Personalization and Location. Click Next

10. Turn On for Browser and protection and turn Off for Connectivity and error reporting. Click Next

11. Click Next on New apps for the new Windows

12. This won't take long Setting up your apps

13. Taking care of a few things Don't turn off your pc

14. Windows 10 upgrade completed successfully.

URL: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-a-step-by-step-walkthrough/

Invalid Certificate Error After Install Security Update 2015-004 on Maverick

SYMPTOM:

1. Unable to access App Store (blank screen)

2. Unable to Access Skype using Microsoft Account

3. Unable to Access iTunes with error, 'iTunes can't verify the identity of the server ...'

4. Access to multiple website with https return with error, 'Safari can’t verify the identity of the website...'

ROOT CAUSE:

1. After install Security Update 2015-004

SOLUTION:

1. Launchpad > Other > Keychain Access

2. Click 'login' under 'Keychains'

3. Look for 'VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5'

4. Right hand click > Export "VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5"

5. Select ' Desktop' next to 'Where:' > Save

6. Right hand click > Delete "VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5"

7. Apple icon > Restart...

URL: http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/180570/invalid-certificate-after-security-update-2015-004-in-mavericks

Enable Power Query on Microsoft Excel 2013

REMARK: Supported on following Office versions: 

. Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus with Software Assurance

. Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus, Office 365 ProPlus or Excel 2013 Standalone

1. Download Power Query 32 bit/ 64 bit.

2. Execute PowerQuery_2.21.3974.242 (64-bit) [en-us].msi.

3. Click Next.

4. Check 'I accept the terms in the Licence Agreement'. Click Next.

5. Click 'Change...' to change Installation Folder or click Next to use the default.

6. Click Install.

7. Click Finish.

8. Run Excel 2013. 'Power Query' menu had been added to Menu bar.

URL: http://support.office.microsoft.com/client/Introduction-to-Microsoft-Power-Query-for-Excel-6E92E2F4-2079-4E1F-BAD5-89F6269CD605?NS=EXCEL&Version=15

Delete/ Merge Duplicate Google Contacts

1. Open Contacts Preview using Chrome browser

2. Clik Find duplicates

3. All duplicate contacts will shown on right hand side.

4. Check individual duplicate contacts. Click Merge icon at the top right of the page.

   OR

5. To merge all the duplicates, click the Merge all icon at the top right of the page.

URL: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/165334?hl=en

Transfer Samsung Note 4 Contacts into Google Account

1. On Samsung Note 4, click Contacts.

2. Tap on overflow menu (denoted by three vertical dots located on top right hand side)

3. Tap Settings > Contacts > Import/export contacts > Export to device storage

4. Confirm export: OK

5. Tap Settings > Contacts > Import/export contacts > Import from device storage

6. Save contact to: Google

7. Importing in progress

8. Tap OK

URL: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/pro-tip-migrate-all-of-your-android-contacts-to-google/

Upgrade iPhone 3GS to iOS 6.1.6

WARNING: Before perform the update, always perform phone backup! The author will NOT be held responsibility under any circumstances.

PRE-CHECK LIST

1. Make sure the phone battery is fully charged or connect to direct power source (recommended).

2. 'Wi-Fi' is connected to download the iOS 6 package.

3. Full iPhone 3GS backup using iTunes. Follow this guide to install iTunes; http://emanduel.blogspot.com/2012/07/install-itunes-on-windows-xp-pro-sp3.html.

4. Once backup completed, disconnect the phone.

UPDATE!

1. On iPhone 3GS, To view installed version:

   Settings > General > About. Look for Version: 5.1.1

2. Settings > General > Software Update

3. Install Now > Agree

4. The device will reboot and upgrade on progress.

5. Once finish, it'll reboot. Swipe to continue.

6. Update Completed: Continue

7. Location Services: Disable Location Services. Next > OK

8. Apple ID Sign ID: . Next > Agree > Agree

9. Messaging: Check only 'Your Phone Number'. Next

10. Thank you: Start Using iPhone

Transfer iPhone 3GS to Samsung GALAXY Note 4 Using Samsung SmartSwitch

1. Connect iPhone 3GS to PC USB port.

2. Open iTunes.

3. File > Devices > Backup

4. Once backup completed, disconnect iPhone 3GS. Quit iTunes.

5. Download Samsung SmartSwitch for Windows or MAC OS.

6. Install Samsung SmartSwitch and reboot the PC.

7. Connect Samsung GALAXY Note 4 to PC USB port

8. Run SmartSwitch

9. Click Restore > Change data to restore

10. Under 'Select backup data to restore', click 'Non-Samsung device data'

11. Check 'Select all (7 selected)' > OK

12. Click 'Restore now'

13. Wait till the restoration completed.

14. Click Confirm.

15. Disconnect Samsung GALAXY Note 4. Quit SmartSwitch.

URL: http://www.wondershare.com/mobile-phone/contacts-from-iphone-to-galaxy-s3.html#part%202

GALAXY Note 4: First Time Setup

UPDATED: 26.07.2020

 1. Select language: English (United Kingdom)

2. Click Accessibility button for visually impaired or hard of hearing user to change to accessibility settings (optional)

3. Click START >.

4. Wi-Fi networks: 

     Select the intended SSID: {SSID} 

     Enter password: {wifi password} 

     CONNECT 

     NEXT >

5. EULA & Diagnostic Data: 

    Check 'I understand and agree to the terms and conditions above'.

    Click 'No thanks'

    Click NEXT >

6. Have another device? > No, thanks > NEXT >

   

7. Google Sign in

    Email or phone: {emailid@gmail.com}

    Next

    Enter your password: {password}

    Next

8. Google Add phone number? > Skip

9. Google Welcome > I agree

10. Google services:

      Automatically back up device data: Off

      Use Google's location service to help apps: Off

      Help improve your Android experience: Off

      NEXT >

11. Set up payment info: > No, thanks > CONTINUE >

12. Date & time: 

      Kuala Lumpur GMT+08:00

      Date: dd/mm/yyyy

      Time: hh:mm

      NEXT >

13. Set up email > Not now

14. Samsung account > CREATE WITH GOOGLE ID.

      Enter email ID: {emailid@gmail.com}

      Enter password: {password}

      Confirm password: {re-enter password}

      Birthday: dd Mmm yyyy > OK

      First name: {First name}

      Last name: {Last name}

      NEXT >

15. Samsung account:

      Terms and Conditions and Special terms: Check

      Samsung Privacy Policy: Check

      AGREE >

16. Welcome to Samsung account! > NEXT >

17. Thank you!:

      Device name: {device name}

      Enable easy mode: Uncheck

      FINISH >