The Google “Cloud” refers to
various places where Google can
store your files, settings, and
other data outside of your
phone. You can back up onto the
cloud with built-in controls.
1
.Press the “Home” button
on your phone to get to
the Home screen. Hit the
“menu” button next and
select “System Settings.”
2.Select the “Privacy”
option right under
“Language” in the Settings
screen.
3.Make sure the “Back up
my data” and “Automatic
restore” boxes are checked.
4.Click “Backup my account” to
ensure extra redundancy for
backing up your data on the
cloud.
5.Select an account there
for a backup account, or
click “Add account.”
6.Select “Existing” for a
different account that
already exists, or click “New”
to set up a new one. This will
help ensure your data stays
safe.
Whether you chat with friends on Skype, or make video recordings,
you’ll need a good microphone. However, not every computer comes with a
built-in mic. If you happen to need a microphone on your computer but
for some reason you don’t have one, your Android device can comes in
handy. You can use it as a wireless mic via WI-Fi or Bluetooth, or
connect it to your computer through a USB cable. In order to turn your android device into a microphone, you’ll need
to install a tiny app called WO Mic on your Android phone. This app
supports all three connectivity options, USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Below
are the steps on how you can use your Android device as a microphone
using Wo Mic app:
Pre-requisites
Download and install Wo Mic app on your Android device
Download and install Wo Mic device driver as well the client program on your computer. (When installing the driver, make sure your PC is connected to internet; otherwise, it may fail to install.)
If you want to connect via USB, follow these steps:
Launch WO Mic app on your device
Go to Settings -> Transport and choose ‘USB’.
Enable USB debugging on your device
For Android devices running Android 3.2 or older, you can find this option in Settings -> Applications -> Development.
For devices running Android 4.0 and newer, go to Settings -> Developer options.
For devices running Android 4.2 and newer, go to Settings -> About phone and tap Build number seven times. Return to the previous screen to find Developer options.
Go back to the main menu and tap ‘Start’ to start the service
Connect your phone to PC via USB cable
Launch WO Mic Client program on your computer
Select Connection -> Connect then choose ‘USB’ and click OK.
Wait a few seconds and the client should be connected. You can now
use your android device to make recording or chatting on your PC.
WiFi connection
If you want to connect via wifi, follow these steps:
Launch WO Mic app on your Android phone
Go to Settings -> Transport and choose ‘Wifi’.
Turn on Wifi on your phone and PC. (Note: Make sure that both
your computer and your Android device are connected to the same WiFi
network in order for the app to work.)
Now tap ‘Start’ on the main menu and should see an IP address appear on the screen. Note down the IP address provided.
Launch WO Mic Client program on your computer
Select Connection -> Connect. Choose ‘Wifi’ and enter the IP address that you’ve noted down.
Once you’re done, click OK.
Bluetooth connection
If you want to connect via bluetooth, follow these steps:
Launch WO Mic app
Go to Settings -> Transport and choose ‘Bluetooth’.
Turn ‘ON’ Bluetooth on your Android phone and PC
Connect both the devices
Tap ‘Start’ to start the WO Mic
Run WO Mic Client program
Select Connection -> Connect.
Choose ‘Bluetooth’ and you can see that your device selected
automatically. If it does not appear in the list, then check if they are
paired correctly.
