How to Remove Annoying Ads on Your TECNO, Infinix and Gionee Phones

Are you getting annoying ads on your Tecno, Infinix and Gionee smartphone ? If yes, would like to stop ? If your answer to this question is yes then you’re in the right spot. Some ads can be pretty annoying especially if they don’t interest you or are intruding. The only way to stop the ads is to look for the cause of the ads and stop it. We will be showing you how to do that here.

HOW TO REMOVE ANNOYING ADS ON YOUR TECNO, INFINIX AND GIONEE PHONES

The number one reason why most tecno and Infinix users are receiving ads is the launcher they are using. Tecno comes HiOS launcher while Infinix comes with XOS launcher. These two launchers show you ads in form of recommending apps for you to download. You can see the ad when you pull up the app launcher. On Tecno Phones (HiOS launcher) and Infinix Phones (XOS launcher), you can turn this off by following the steps below.

1. Press and hold on an empty space on your phone’s home screen till some options come up at the bottom side of the screen.

3. In the bottom side, Click on desktop settings for Tecno Phones and Menu for Infinix Phones and Select Other Settings.

3. From here you can turn off application recommendation.

This will stop apps recommendation from showing up on your tecno and Infinix phone. You can also solve this by installing a new launcher from the Google play store to replace your existing app launcher.

HOW TO BLOCK POP UP ADS ON YOUR TECNO, INFINIX AND GIONEE PHONES

If you’re being plagued by pop up ads on your android device then there are so many approach to fix the problem. First, you can try to figure out which app is popping up the ad on your screen. If the ads only pops up when you launch a specific app then that app is definitely the cause of the pop up ad which might be a way for the developers of the app to monetise the app. You can either uninstall the app to stop the pop up ads or continue using the app like that with the pop up ads. You can also download an add blocker like “Ad Block Plus” or any other ad blocker from the Google Play store to do the job for you.

Now, if the pop up ad randomly pop ups on your android without launching an app then we might be looking at a virus. You can try using an antivirus app to scan your device. A better solution will be to factory reset your device which will wipe everything off including the virus. Remember to back up your important files before performing a factory reset on your device. Once you do that, the pop up ads should stop. Going forward, you should be careful of the apps you install and where you get the apps from.

HOW TO BLOCK PUSH ADS/NOTIFICATIONS ON YOUR ANDROID DEVICE

Push ads are the ads/notification that just show up on your notification panel. Stopping this kind of add is actually very easy. All you have to do is wait till you get any of those ads, swipe down your notification panel and click on it. Any app that opens is the app responsible for this. You’ll then have to navigate to that app settings from within the app and turn it off. Different apps have different methods of turning this off. If you can’t find the option to turn this off in the settings menu of the app you can drop the name of the app below in the comment section and we’ll guide you on how to go about it.

CONCLUSION

If you’re experiencing any other type of annoying ads on your android device not talked about here, be sure to let us know in the comment section down below so as to provide a solution to stop the ads.

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Infinix Hot 8 Lite Specifications and Price in Nigeria

Infinix Hot 8 lite is the stripped version of the Hot 8 Smartphone and Infinix Hot 8 Pro.

The Hot 8 Lite features a 6.6” HD+ waterdrop notch display and runs on Android 8.1 Go Edition.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the key specifications of the device below:


Infinix Hot 8 Lite Key Specifications
✔️ 6.6-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
✔️ 8MP Front Camera with LED Flash
✔️ 8MP + QVGA with Quad-LED Flash
✔️ 2GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
✔️ MediaTek quad-core 1.3 GHz
✔️ Android 8.1 (Go edition)
✔️ 5,000 mAh battery capacity

Design and Display
The Infinix Hot 8 Lite is made of a polycarbonate body with a simple and stylish finish. It comes in dynamic gradient colours and the back cover features a single colour with light variations. It has a waterdrop notch housing the front-facing selfie and at the back is the rear 8MP+QVGA rear camera and the quad-LED flashlight.

In terms of display, it has a 6.6” HD+ TFT display with a 720*1600 resolution. The display is a full view with tiny bezels and chin.

Hardware and Software
The Hot 8 Lite runs on Android 8.1 Go edition based on Infinix’s custom XOS UI. It is powered by a MediaTek chipset clocking at a 1.3GHz quad-core speed.

In terms of memory, it has a 2GB RAM and a 32GB internal memory which is expandable up to 128GB via the micro SD card slot.

Infinix Hot 8 Lite Camera
For selfies, there is an 8MP camera with LED-flashlight. At the back of the smartphone is a dual 8MP camera with quad-LED flashlight. The camera is AI-enabled and comes with PDAF autofocus function as well as an F/1.8 aperture for taking good shots.

Battery
The device has a non-removable Lithium-ion 5000mAh battery capacity with no fast-charge technology on its Micro USB port. On normal usage, Infinix claims the battery lasts up to 4 days without the need for a recharge.

Infinix Hot 8 Lite Complete Specs

Launch
Announced: September 2019
Status: Released: 2019, September

Design
Dimension: N/A
Weight: 168 grams
Build: Polycarbonate unibody with front glass
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display
Screen Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen (16M colours)
Screen Size: 6.6 inches, 100.2 cm2 (84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels (263 PPI density)
Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Display Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
Notch: waterdrop
Touchscreen: Yes, up to 5 fingers

Platform
Operating System: Android 8.1 (Go edition)
Chipset: MediaTek
CPU: quad-core 1.3Ghz
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Device Memory
RAM: 2 GB
Built-in Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Card Slot: Yes, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

Primary Camera
Camera Type: dual lenses
Camera Sensor: 8 + 8 MP sensors
Camera Features: Autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, Digital image stabilization, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Touch focus, Face detection
Video Resolution: 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
LED Flash: Yes, Quad-LED single-tone flash

Selfie Camera
Camera Type: Single-lens
Camera Sensor(s): 8MP
Camera Features: Face Beautification, HDR+, Scene recognition, AI FaceID
Video Resolution: 1080p@30fps
LED Flash: Yes, single-LED

Connectivity
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
USB: Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
FM Radio: Yes, with FM Radio
GPS: Yes
NFC: No

Network Options
Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA
3G Network Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
2G Network Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes

Sound
Loudspeaker: Yes
Speaker Location: Chin, below the display
Sound Enhancement Features: Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic
Audio Jack Type: Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

Battery
Battery Capacity: Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
Wireless Charging: No
Fast Charging: No

Other Features
Colour Options: Gradient colours
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Infinix Hot 8 Lite Price and Availability
Infinix Hot 8 Lite has a recommended retail price of N32,500 in Nigeria and is available in retail stores across the nation. Buy on Jumia

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Infinix Hot 8 Pro Full Specs and Price in Nigeria

Infinix Mobile have announced their latest budget smartphone-Hot 8 Series smartphone.

Here we will be taking a closer look at the version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage memory.

The Infinix Hot 8 Pro features an upgrade in the hardware department than what you get on the Hot 8. Despite that, the device is still affordable and will appeal to most budget users.

Let’s have a look at the Infinix Hot 8 Pro full specs

Infinix Hot 8 Pro Key Specs

• 6.52-inch display
• 4/64GB memory
• MediaTek Helio P22
• 13MP + 2MP + QVGA main camera
•  8MP selfie camera
•  Android 9 Pie (XOS 5.0)
• 5000 mAh battery

Design

The Hot series line of Infinix has always been about the budget. In order to keep the price down, the Hot 8 Pro is built with a plastic material with dual gradient finishing.

At the back of the device, we have a fingerprint reader at the top middle, underneath the reader is the Infinix brand name.

The Hot logo is located at the bottom while at the top left corner is a triple camera module. The Hot 8 Pro weighs 179 grams and measures 8.7 mm thick. The device comes in Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, and Midnight Black body colours.

Display

The Infinix phone features an IPS LCD display technology. The drop notch display measures 6.52 inches with an 81.5% screen-to-body ratio. This is identical to what we have on the Hot 8. Features of the display are 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and 269 PPI density.

Hardware and Software

The hardware is really what differentiates the Infinix Hot 8 Pro from the Hot 8. Inside the Hot 8 Pro 8 is a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC laced with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The Helio P22 chip has an Octa-core Cortex-A53 processor which clocks at 1.8GHz and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. In charge of the device’s software is Android 9 Pie which is coated with Infinix’s XOS 5.0 custom skin.

Camera

The main camera department of the Infinix Hot 8 Pro comprises of a 13MP wide sensor, 2MP depth sensor, QVGA (low-light) sensor and Quad-LED flash.

The QVGA sensor is also known as Time-of-Frame (ToF) Sensor and is becoming a trend in the smartphone world. The QVGA camera or sensor helps resolve the distance between the subject and the camera using a technique called “Range imaging”.

This further helps the camera to create a sharper photo. At the front, the Hot 8 Pro sport an 8MP f/2.0 selfie snapper.

Battery

Most budget devices in the market today, pay great attention to the battery. The battery is oftentimes a key factor for budget users. The Hot 8 Pro comes with a huge 5,000 mAh battery and AI power battery management. Though there is no information about fast charging.

Infinix Hot 8 Pro Complete Specs

Launch

• Announced: 2019, September
• Status: Released 2019, September

Design

•  Dimension: 165 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm
•  Weight: 179 grams
• Build: Front/back glass
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

• Screen Display: IPS LCD
• Screen Size: 6.52 inches
• Resolution: 720 x 1600 (269 PPI density)
• Aspect Ratio: 20:9
• Display Protection: N/A
• Notch: Yes

Platform

• Operating System: Android 9 Pie (XOS 5.0)
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22
• CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320

Device Memory

• RAM: 4GB
• Built-in Storage Capacity: 64GB
• Card Slot: Yes, up to 256GB (dedicated slot)

Primary Camera

• Camera Type: Triple
• Camera Sensor: 13MP + 2MP + QVGA
• Camera Features: PDAF, Auto Scene detection, AR Stickers, panorama, HDR
• Video Resolution: 1080p@30fps
• LED Flash: Quad-LED flash

Selfie Camera

• Camera Type: Single
• Camera Sensor(s): 13MP f/2.0
• Camera Features: AI portrait, AI Beauty, WideSelfie, AR Stickers
• Video Resolution: 1080P
• LED Flash: LED flash

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
• USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• FM Radio: FM Radio
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
• NFC: No

Network Options

• Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
• 4G Network Bands: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
• 3G Network Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
• 2G Network Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
• Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
• EDGE: Yes
• GPRS: Yes

Sound

• Loudspeaker: Yes
• Speaker Location: Bottom Firing
• Sound Enhancement Features: Dirac Surround Sound
• Audio Jack Type: Yes

Battery

• Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh
• Wireless Charging: N/A
• Fast Charging: N/A

Other Features

• Colour Options: Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, Midnight Black
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Face Unlock, accelerometer, proximity, compass

Price and Availability

The Infinix Hot 8 Pro is not available at this time in Nigeria. The device has been unveiled in India and might come to Nigeria in the coming months. The price, on the other hand, is said to be around N48,000 which is similar to what we have on the TECNO Camon 12 

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Infinix Hot 8 With 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM Leaked Online

We don’t know how many units of the Hot 7 Infinix has sold so far, but the supposed arrival of its successor, the Infinix Hot 8, hardly six months later says a lot. Perhaps Infinix is quickly making amends for the uninspiring Hot 7 with an improved Hot 8 whose retail box has recently leaked ahead of launch.

The first amend, so it seems, is to add support for 4G LTE. Most people keep phones for years and we all know that areas currently without 4G should get it eventually and with the 4G-capable Hot 8, they’ll be future-proof. On the other hand, those who have the Hot 7 are stuck on 3G forever even if they move to a region with 4G. Too bad!

This could be one of those tricks companies use to force users to upgrade to a newer or rather more expensive phone. And we know Infinix is no stranger to related strategies, having on several occasions released two variants of the same phone with 3G and 4G support as one of the main differences.

If the box is anything to go by, the upcoming Infinix Hot 8 could borrow some of the Infinix S4’s aesthetics. Or perhaps just about the entire external looks and feel. The box has an image of the Hot 8 with a waterdrop-style notch on an otherwise full-screen bar the tiny chin at the bottom. I hate to admit it but this type of notch looks much cleaner and minimal than the Hot 7.

The image also reveals that the Hot 8 will ship with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with room to expand via a microSD card. In comparison, the Hot 7 sold in Nigeria has 1GB or 2GB RAM allied to 16GB or 32GB storage.

Still, we cannot guarantee that the aforementioned combo is what will come to Nigeria. This is especially since the Indian market got a far much superior variant of the Infinix Hot 7 than what we got here. What’s even more painful is that it offers more value for the same amount of money we pay for the weaker model sold here. Are you even kidding me, Infinix?

Below is a summary of the rumored Infinix Hot 8 specs.

• 6.2-inch HD+ display screen
• MediaTek Helio P25 SoC
• 4GB RAM, 64GB expandable storage
• Dual 13MP + 2MP main camera
• 4000mAh battery
• Android 9.0 Pie with XOS 5.0
• Extras: Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, dual-SIM, 4G LTE, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, etc.

The Infinix Hot 8 will reportedly be unveiled in India later this month priced at under INR 10,000, which is equivalent to about NGN50,000 in Nigeria and Kshs 14,500 in Kenya. It is alleged that Infinix will have it in Midnight Black, Aqua Blue, and Mocha Brown paint jobs.

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Infinix Hot S4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Which One to Buy?

Infinix recently launched the Hot S4 smartphone as a successor to their previous Hot S3 smartphone around the same time Redmi also entered the Nigeria Market with their recently released Redmi Note 7. Now, Both devices are within the same price bracket and if you’re in the market for a new smartphone within the range of N50,000 – N70,000 then chances are, you’ve narrowed your options to these two devices right. We will be taking a look at their specifications here in order to determine which one is worth buying.

Infinix S4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Design & Display

Infinix Hot S4 has a 6.26-inch HD+ display with a water drop notch housing the front facing camera while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has a slightly bigger 6.3-inch display with also a water drop notch housing the front-facing camera. The Xiaomi Redmi back is made of glass with plastic frame all around as against plastic on the Infinix S4

Infinix S4 has a triple camera at its back with a quad-LED flash while Redmi Note 7 has a dual rear camera setup with an LED flash. Infinix S4 comes in colours Red and Blue while Redmi Note 7 has Blue, Black and Twilight Gold colours. Infinix S4 has dual SIM slot and a dedicated slot for MicroSD while Redmi Note 7 has a Hybrid SIM card which means you can either use Two SIM cards or One SIM and a microSD card.

Infinix S4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Hardware & Software

Infinix Hot S4 makes use of a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC which has an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz alongside a PowerVR GE8320 GPU for gaming with 3GB or 6GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB as the available storage options. Storage can be expanded via the dedicated MicroSD card slot of up to 128GB.

Redmi Note 7, on the other hand, has a better Snapdragon 660 SoC which also has an octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz with an Adreno 512 GPU for graphics/gaming. It comes in three configurations which include 3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB with a possibility of taking up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

Both the Infinix S4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 runs Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. However, Infinix S4 will have their XOS UI on top and Xioami will also have their MIUI on top as well.

Camera, Battery & Connectivity

Infinix Hot S4 has a triple rear camera consisting of a 13MP + 8MP + 2MP camera combination with a quad-LED flash and a single 32MP camera at the front for selfies. Redmi Note 7, on the other hand, has just rear cameras; a 48MP main sensor and a secondary 5MP depth sensor camera. As for selfies, the Redmi Note 7 has a single 13MP front-facing camera.

Both the Infinix S4 and Hot 7 Pro have a 4,000mAh battery with a standard 10W fast battery charging on the Infinix S4 and an 18W (Quick Charge 4) fast battery charging on the Redmi Note 7. There is also 4G LTE connectivity here on both devices. Other features on both devices include but not limited to WiFi, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm jack and of course, a microUSB port on the Infinix S4 and a USB Type-C on the Redmi Note 7 through which charging and file transfer are done. Redmi Note 7 also has an IR blaster which can be used to control other household appliances.

Infinix S4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Price

Infinix Hot S4 cost N49,900 for the 3GB/32GB configuration and can go as high as N64,500 for the biggest configuration with 6GB/64GB. Redmi Note 7, on the other hand, starts at N58,000 for the based model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The bigger 4GB/64GB configuration goes for N66,900 while doubling the storage (4GB/128GB) will increase the price to N75,000.

Personally, I’ll opt for the Redmi note 7 as it is obviously better than the Infinix S4 but if you can’t afford to add the extra money for it then the Hot S4 will do just fine.

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