Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Android: Fixing Contact Numbers display issues

Hello All,

Today, I am sharing a very good application for Android phone. If you are a techie person and plays with your phone. Suppose you have tried many custom ROMs on your android phone and suddenly noticed that some ROMs are not identifying your contact numbers while incoming calls and get frustrated by editing many numbers then this is right place for you.

There is an application on Google Play which is a free to download.



I have used this application and going to tell you that how it works. While reading procedural steps please look at screenshots too for better understanding. I hope that you would love this app and appreciate the developers awesome work.

Okey! first of all download this application on your android phone. (please prefer Google Play for this, because other site may have contain some viruses or would navigate you with their ads which is certainly irritated). Follow below steps carefully.

Note: Please backup your contacts on the SD card to avoid any future troubles if you go wrong or the application. I hope that you know that how to backup the phone contacts.

1) Open Number Fixer application
 (Application displays its first screen with some details as per displayed in below image)


2) Tap Add area/country code option. (below screen will appears)
3) Tap Digit number drop-down to set the number range to search all numbers.


Generally mobile numbers are in 10 digit, though touch the 10 digit option as per displayed in below image. By default 7 is selected change it to 10.


After that the application displays all contact numbers which contains only 10 digit numbered length not others.

4) Enter the required area code in Area code to prepend field. For India, you can enter +91 or 0 whatever you need.
5) Tap Fix All button.

Application will display a message box which show that how the numbers will be changed.
For example, 9876543210 number will be changed as +91 9876543210
So, all numbers which are contained 10 digits will be added the +91 prefix. 

Tips:
1. You can remove the numbers which you don't want to convert. In below image you can see that there is close icon before each number, just touch the Close icon and confirm to delete it and after doing these tasks touch Fix All.

2. For Landline phone numbers you can add '0' area code.



Please post your comments in reply section for your queries. Thanks for visiting my blog.


Monday, September 9, 2013

How to use gerund after "To"?

HOWEVER, there is always an exception to the rule in English! Normally, ‘to’ goes with a verb (as part of the infinitive form), not a noun. If, however, the ‘to’ is a preposition that is part of a combination, then it is OK to use a gerund after to.

Here are three situations in which you can use a gerund after the preposition to:

1) If the to is part of a phrasal verb or verb + preposition combination:

I look forward to meeting your parents tonight!
He confessed to killing his next-door neighbour.
She adjusted to living on her own.
He objects to spending so much money on a T.V.
Mother Theresa devoted her life to helping the poor.
(Remember, not every verb + preposition combination is a phrasal verb! A phrasal verb is when the preposition changes the meaning of the verb.)

2) If the to is part of an adjective + preposition combination:

I am addicted to watching soap operas on T.V.!
She is committed to improving the education system.
I am opposed to increasing taxes.
Many of the nurses and doctors in the hospital are truly dedicated to making life better for the patients.

Mother Theresa was devoted to helping the poor throughout her life.
He’s not used to driving on the left-hand side of the road!

3) If the to is part of a noun + preposition combination:

His addiction to gambling has caused a lot of stress for his family.
Her great dedication to teaching inspires her students.

Mother Theresa’s devotion to helping the poor brought her worldwide acclaim.

Her reaction to winning the Oscar was priceless!

NOTES:

*Remember, you can use to + gerund, but the to MUST be a preposition that is part of a combination. You CANNOT say:
X I want to going shopping.
X I like to listening to music.

*Also note that in the above combinations, you could NOT use to + verb. You CAN’T say:
X He objects to spend so much money on a T.V.
X I am opposed to increase taxes

*As you may know, gerunds can be use after prepositions. This does NOT mean that gerunds must always be used after prepositions. Verb / adjective / noun combinations could also be followed by any noun or noun phrase:
I’m looking forward to her party tonight!
He confessed to the murder of his next-door neighbour.
I haven’t adjusted to the time change yet.
 
Now, I’m sure your next question is: how do I know what verb / noun / adjective combinations include to? Unfortunately there is no easy answer. You can memorize lists, or you can do as much reading and listening as possible in English so that you get used to seeing and hearing these combinations! The purpose of the post was just to make you aware that there are certain, specific circumstances when you can use to + gerund.
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Source: http://www.englishteachermelanie.com/grammar-can-a-gerund-be-used-after-to/