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How To Extract The APK File Of An Android App On Your Phone

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An APK file is a final extension that is produced after the development of an android application and it is called the Android Application package. It comes with an extension .APK and is similar to .exe that is used to install programs in Windows.

It is not easy to extract the APK from the Android app but I am going to show you the various methods using which we can extract the APK files.

But before that, I would like to tell you one thing

Note: Extracting APK from a paid application is very much illegal and if you do so, then you are responsible for it. We don’t support piracy at all.

Extracting APK File

Method 1:

If you are having a rooted device, then it is a pretty simple top extract using an advanced file explorer which allows you to browse through the root folders. Installed application usually can be found at the path /data/apps.

If you have a non-rooted device, then don’t worry you can do that. You have to use a file manager application that allows you to backup the installed applications, for example, ES File Explorer. Then to extract the APK file, the process goes like

  • You have to take the backup of the app that you want the APK to extract from
  • You will find the backed up extracted file of APK in the folder Backup in your internal storage.

Method 2:

Well if you are a little lazy to do all these things and want an android app to do that for yourself, then the app APK extractor which is available in the Google Play store will do that.

The application is very simple to use. It will show you all the system apps and third-party apps that are available on your phone and you can just search for the app that you want to extract the APK for and then tap on the app, that is it APK will be extracted and saved in the folder ExtractedAPKs in your device’s internal storage.

The application settings even allow its users to change the destination folder where the APK needs to be saved. You can even add the version of the APK if you want to have a better understanding. And you can even share the file right from the application itself to others.

Use this android app APK Extractor to extract APKs easily.

How To Limit Visits To Time Wasting Websites In Google Chrome

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So far we have seen so many guides, tricks, and tips for using the Google Chrome browser to the fullest and making the most out of it, but now today in this article we are going to make you learn and make the best of your time while you work on Google chrome. We tend to get diverted most of the time, but here is how you can stay away from the time-wasting websites in Chrome and make the most of your time.

Stay Away From Time-Wasting Websites

The method pretty simple and easy and it doesn’t require much of your efforts. All you need to get is a simple Chrome extension, you just need to install the Chrome extension and it will help you to stay focused on your work.

Just make sure you are not in incognito mode while installing this extension

Strict Workflow is a wonderful extension that helps you to stay focused on your work.

You just need to install the Chrome extension on your Google Chrome browser.  

Then you will notice a small apple-shaped icon on the right side corner on the top of the Chrome browser. Just right click on it and it will show you the drop-down menu and then click on the options. Here you can choose the settings where you can add the certain websites that you think waste your time and there are already some websites in the list and you can edit, add them according to your preferences. Then save the changes and the app will work and help you in blocking the websites that waste your time.

So, for some strict and serious time management, you need definitely need to take the help of this extension. We hope and wish Strict workflow makes your life more organized and peaceful without any waste of time and distractions.

How To Customize Android’s Power Off Menu With More Options

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Android has been one of the most popular operating systems. Many people prefer Android devices over the other types of devices as it has got some range of customisation options for its users. Have you ever wanted to edit or customize your Android’s power off menu. Here is a complete look into the process of getting more options that you may need when you click the power off menu.

The method is a pretty simple one and it doesn’t require much of your efforts. All you will be needing is a rooted Android device.

You need to have the Xposed module Installer installed in your Android device. Getting this Xposed module installer may even want you to follow a few simple steps. So, here you go.

Just get the APK downloaded on your device, then install it, and then you will find a superuser request on your screen and you will need to grant it. The framework will install by itself and once done, it will show you some information on your screen. Tap on Ok.

Then you need to get the Advanced Power Menu downloaded and installed on your device. It will allow you to edit the Android’s power off menu. After the application is installed, then you need to enable this application in the Xposed Installer so that it will be able to make changes to your system settings and files.

Now launch the application and you will find a lot of options. Here you can edit the options available according to your choice and set them as you want them to be.

You can even edit the settings and set to have some extra reboot options that you may want.

You can also choose to have other options like WiFi, silent mode in the power menu itself.

Thus make use of this amazing Advanced Power Menu app and customize your Android’s power off menu.

How To Schedule An Email In Gmail To Send It In Future

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Gmail is probably the primary mailing service that many of us use and one of the most required features that it lacks is the mail scheduling feature. Everyone desires to have the feature to schedule an email as it may help them in many of the emergency situations and save them when they are in need many times.

If you are one such a person who is looking forward to enjoying this feature but on your Gmail account, then don’t worry, you can actually enjoy the feature without switching your mail and here is how you can.

Schedule An Email

In Desktop

  • You need to be using Chrome browser for this purpose as you need to download and install a Google Chrome extension called Boomerang for this
  • Now login to your Gmail account
  • Then open the compose mailbox and you can see a new option on the bottom of the window which says send later
  • So, after you are done with composing the mail, just click on send later option to set the time and date
  • Specify the exact date and time at which you wish to send the email
  • Then hit on send later and your email will be scheduled

In Android

  • You need to get the boomerang for Gmail app downloaded and installed on your Android device
  • Then open the application and configure your Gmail using your login id and password for your Gmail account
  • Then compose the email in the application and hit on send later option
  • Now specify the desired time and date at which you want the email to be sent
  • Then finally hit send and your email will be scheduled, it will be sent at that particular time you have mentioned

Thus these simple chrome extension and Android app allow you to schedule an email in your desktop and Android device respectively. Do try them and make life sorted.

How To Block Emails From Certain Senders In Gmail

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Organizing your mail inbox is one of the grossest things that you can think of. If you have OCD like me then you must be visiting your inbox very often each and every day and all you do is deleted unwanted emails from your mailbox, clear them and delete them from the trash bin as well. What if you would be able to block emails from certain email ids that you wish. Sounds great right. It will not even need much of your hard work for deleting and organizing your mailbox as you won’t be receiving unwanted emails once you block them. So, try this and stay organized with any stress.

As Gmail is the most popularly used mailing services all over the world, we are considering Gmail as the mailing service here and let you know the process to block emails in Gmail.

Here Is How You Can Block Emails/Block Sender

  • As a first and the very basic step login to your Gmail account by logging in using your Google account credentials
  • Then you will be headed to your Gmail Inbox
  • Now open the email from the business, particular email id or a person that you wish to block
  • Now click on the down arrow next to the email sender’s name or address
  • Then click on block option

And if you have blocked someone important accidentally or unintentionally, then don’t freak out, it is simple to unblock as well, here is what you should do.

  • Head to the Gmail settings by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of your screen and then selecting settings from the menu
  • Now head to filters and blocked addresses tab
  • Scroll to the option The following email addresses are blocked. Messages from these addresses will appear in Spam
  • Now select the email address from the list which you wish to unblock
  • Then click on unblock selected addresses option

You can thus very simply block emails from unwanted email ids, senders and businesses and keep your inbox clean.