Android Jelly Bean Problem

We all know that there is nothing scrumptious about the Ice Cream Sandwich or the Jelly Bean – even to a fan boy or a tech geek, simply because the latest software updates by the Google have a host of bugs. If you have had enough with the Jelly Bean and their brilliant versions like 4.2 and 4.2.1 and the latest 4.2.2 and are still perturbed by the bugs common in them, we are here to help you out. Below is a list of the common bugs in these software updates and also the most plausible fixes to tackle the same. Take your time and go through all of them. You may no longer have to curse your Android device, or the one who sold it to you in the first place.

Common problems and their plausible fixes: 

Problem: No connection to the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi droppings  

A lot of Android devices have reportedly witnessed this problem in particular. The common reasons perhaps seem to stem from the recent Jelly Bean update but the different version updates have affected the devices differently. The Wi Fi problems can either be due to the router errors or perhaps the settings on it. If you find yourself under a fix, where in the Wi Fi would just refuse to connect or kept on dropping instead, here is what all you can try to fix the same 

Plausible fix – 

Turn the Wi Fi and the router of your android device off. Signal your device to forget the Wi Fi network details once and for all. Hold on to the power button and restart the device, or perhaps you can completely turn off the phone and turn it back on again. Now turn the router back on, also turn on the Wi FI of your device again and enter the details again, afresh. 

Go to the settings menu > Wi Fi > Menu > Advanced on your device and also ascertain that “Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep” is tuned to Always. Also, you may want to uncheck the box against the “Avoid Poor Connections” tab. 

Problem: Random rebooting or freezing

Wi Fi issues bygone, if you see your phone hanging indefinitely, crashing and rebooting itself after a Jelly Bean update, the plausible reason could be that you have downloaded an incompatible app. In plainer words, it means that your phone is on a higher update, where as the app that you have downloaded, clearly is not. Or perhaps one can owe it to a bug in the Jelly Bean update. Google released the 4.2.2 update, which on its own would have fixed a number of issues, including the reboot issues, but if it is not working for you yet, here is what you can try to fix the situation again. 

Plausible fix – 

First and foremost, the most basic things that you can do to fix the situation is to press the power button, turn your device off, let it breathe for a while and then turn it back on later. 

Now, check the apps which are running in Settings > Application manager on the Running tab. Start by removing them one at a time and find out on which app does the rebooting problem occurs. We understand this process can be weirdly time consuming, but you gotta do what you gotta do! 

There after you can do a factory reset by going to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory reset. You would then have to enter your PIN, Password or Pattern when the device prompts you too and Erase everything. Please note that this will erase all the content of your Android, hence you would have to re-install everything. Also, create a back up first of the important data which you rather would not lose. 

Problem: Shallow battery life 

This is one of the most common problem with the Android devices that we have come across as of yet. Smart phones generally are not really popular for their battery life, hence a lot of smart people these days carry an extra fully charged battery with them, just in case, but some people seem to complain that the battery life of their smart phone is particularly worse, the changes seemingly became noticeable after the Jelly Bean update. This could be because of some specific apps or services. If you find your phone’s battery drowning away faster than before, you should first try to reboot your phone. If that does not work, follow the steps below. 

Plausible Fix - 

Take a look at what is draining the battery off it’s life, through Setting > Battery. It was reported that a lot of people felt the difference in their phone’s batter life after switching off Google Now, Google Wallet and NFC Functionality. Perhaps you may have some other app running in the background, and eating away, like a parasite, the battery of your phone. If that is the case, you will find the error some app here and will be able to fix it! 

Another reason for the quick battery drainage could be the fact that you phone is connected to a LTE or perhaps is trying to connect to one. You can fix this by going to the Settings > More Settings > Mobile Networks and then carefully selecting the network mode. 

Lastly, the problem could be from the reading fault in your micro SD card. You may want to remove the card and see if the problem persists still. If it works, then create a back of the micro SD card in your computer and reformat the card thereafter. 

Problem: Bluetooth not working

It was confirmed by the Google that the 4.2 version of the Android had a Blue Tooth bug which could disrupt audio streaming. If you have experienced issues with the Bluetooth functionality after the 4.2 update, then that is perhaps the reason. 

Plausible Fix – well, gladly you do not have to go for any technical treacherous fix, as the 4.2.1 version took care of the same. 

Problem: Missing December

The brilliant (read – infamous) 4.2 update by the Google also whipped splash the December out of the People App calendar. Gladly enough, it was restored in the 4.2.1 version, so just upgrade – no fix needed there. 

Miscellaneous set of Android Jelly Bean problems

Besides, other problems after the Jelly Bean update has been quite device specific. If you have sorted out the above mentioned issues and yet there remains a host of issues which are still not sorted out, you may want to try looking for specific handsets and then get a gist of the issues.

Also, feel free to share the problems or any other plausible fixes to the ones that we have discussed above in the comments section.

Author Bio:-

Sakshi Bhardwaj is working as Sr. Android Developer at Daffodil Software Ltd., a firm specialized in development of mobile applications for Android platform. Get in touch with Sakshi on Facebook here.

Top Android Medical Apps - What Doctors Must Use

If you are a doctor or in the medical profession you know that the patients and their loved ones trust you in the hour of crisis. Medical science has been on a continuous journey of self-discovery that has led to innovations in why people are treated. Naturally smartphones have also become a great tool to render better services to the patients. Here we shall take a close look at some of the Android apps which are a must use if you are in this profession.

Medscape

It is a leading medical app that is most used by physicians, medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals for clinical information. Over 2 million people around the world have downloaded it. It offers you news and articles on 34 specialties in the field of medical science. You can also access information on more than 8000 branded and generic drugs, OTC drugs, and herbals and supplements. You will also get to see more than 600 step-by-step videos on different medical procedures. 

Diseases Codes ICD-10

Using this app you shall have access to International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) at your fingertips. It has an objective and fast interface that allows you to make queries by name of the diseases and your code. The app doesn’t require you to be connected to the Internet to access basic information. 

Epocrates

Many medical professional consider this to be an essential drug reference tool. It has easy-to-learn features like the pill identifier, several medical calculators, and drug interaction checker making it a must have in anybody’s Android-powered smartphone. It also allows users to check the most common usage of the drugs and their doses cutting across different age groups. 

Calculate By QxMD

This aesthetically designed app has a smooth user interface and boasts of a collection of different medical calculators that is wide enough to satisfy any generalist and specialist. It is a essential tools in General Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Obstetrics, Nephrology, Hematology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Respirology and many more. 

PubMed Mobile

If you are looking read medical research papers there isn’t a better option than PubMed Mobile which boasts of more than 21 million citations for a wide range of articles and journals, with a main focus on the bio-medical and life science journals. Searching for a topic or diseases in this app is easy as users can easily narrow down their search queries based on their needs. 

Monthly Prescribing Reference

For many doctors around the world The Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR) is one of the best drug reference apps. Here drugs are classified by treatment category and come along with prescribing notes and drug monographs outline useful information for clinical practice.

Apart from these there are many more apps on Android (or you can also get developed your customized android application by professionals) that are helpful for the medical practitioners. They are growing in popularity with time. In this day and age of smartphones help and suggestions are available at fingertips that allow medical practitioners render better services.

Author Bio:

This post has been contributed by Ms. Sakshi Bhardwaj, who is working as an Associate – IT at Daffodil Software Ltd. Apart from application development for android platform and writing about android’s latest developments, she is fond of movies and hanging out with friends. You can get in touch with her on Facebook here.

Daydream Opens More Scope for Android Development

Android is not only the fastest growing mobile platforms in the world but also the most vibrant one. It has always stood out when it comes to styling and features. With thousands of apps making their way into the market and a wide range of devices to choose from, Android users always sport one of the best gadgets available in the market. Now what is it that makes this mobile operating system so powerful? Android powered devices encompass robust features and scalability which makes them a prized possession. The developers of Android are constantly looking to add more value to the ecosystem by developing new features. 

DayDream in Android Jelly Bean 4.2

Jellybean Introduces Daydream

The latest in the family of the operating systems is Android Jellybean 4.2 which was launched with much fanfare. It hasn’t disappointed the audience and introduced many robust features which add to the Android experience. One such feature has been interactive screensaver mode called ‘Daydream’. This combines the best of desktop screensaver and screen widgets turning them into an interactive screensaver when a phone is idle or charging. This might not be a revolutionary introduction but definitely puts this new mobile operating system ahead of the competition.

There are many functions that this feature can be used for such as playing audio, video, accepting touchscreen input and even directly accessing an application while the phone is locked.  This turns the phone into a highly interactive device even when it is charging on a dock. For example a user can relive some of the memories of the past in a slide show or catch up with the latest new updates on the screen when the phone is charging. Add to it Google Currents one of the best apps making use of this feature and displaying visually appealing stories in a sliding wall.

Scope of Daydream Apps

The introduction of this feature has added new scope for Android development which many developers around the world are planning to cash on.  If you are planning to develop an app which makes use of this feature, you can make use of the all new DreamService API and the latest version of Android SDK to develop apps which can attract the user with interactive slide shows, music playback, weather updates and many more. The scope for a developer using this feature is endless and from simple bouncing balls to apps which respond to finger gestures can be developed using this feature.

Don’t Miss The Bus   

If you are an Android developer you shouldn’t miss out on apps which use the Daydream feature in Android 4.2 as this is the future of Android application development. Android Developers Reference acts as a perfect guide for developers who aspire to create apps using this feature. Businesses which are planning to develop apps for this platform can also draw mileage out of this new technology as it is bound to make the phone for interactive marketing and promotion of products and services on the Android platform.