How to cut, copy, and paste the full URL in Chrome for Android

Chrome's Omnibox favors style over function. Here's how you can see a site's full web address and copy and paste it elsewhere.

Some time ago Chrome opted to hide the full URL when you’re on a domain’s subpage. It certainly looks prettier, but sometimes you want to see the full details or copy and paste the address elsewhere. 

Here’s what you need to do: touch once in the Omnibox at the top of Chrome (where you type URLs or search terms). This will display and highlight the entire URL. Then, touch and hold to bring up options to cut, copy, or share.

Touching Share will bring up Android’s Share Intent. You can then send that link to any of the other apps on your device.

We’re not sure if this is by design, or if the translate feature is in some type of holding pattern. Google has a fairly rapid development pace with Chrome, so pay attention to updates to see what else pops up here.

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How to restore WhatsApp messages on a new phone: Copy your WhatsApp chat history to your new phone

When you buy a new mobile phone it's quite likely that your WhatsApp conversations won't automatically appear once you install the app. Fear not, for we're here to show you how to get your WhatsApp chat history when you get a new phone

WhatsApp is a tremendously useful way to keep in touch with people all over the world, pretty much for free. There is a rather large problem that users can encounter though, and that is when moving onto a new iPhone 6S or Android smartphone their conversations don’t come with them. This is due to the way that the app stores content locally rather than on web servers. If you still have your old phone to hand, and haven’t switched from Android to iOS or vice versa, then it’s still possible to salvage those old chats and move them safely to a new home.  In this guide we’ll take you through the short process of copying and restoring your digital missives.

See also: How to use WhatsApp Web

Restoring WhatsApp messages on an iPhone

There are a few different ways to keep your conversations on your iPhone, but the easiest is by using iCloud backup. To do this you’ll need to take your old handset and go to WhatsApp Settings>Chats>Chat Backup and then tap Backup Now.

On your new handset, reinstall WhatsApp, confirm your phone number (which has to be the same as the one used on your old phone) and you will be prompted to restore your chat history. Agree to this and your backup should be installed, replete with your conversations. It’s also worth going back to the settings and enabling the Auto Backup feature now, so you’ll be good to go when you upgrade to your next iPhone in a couple of years time.

Restoring WhatsApp messages on an Android phone using an SD card

If you’re fortunate to have an Android phone with an SD card, then the process for transferring your chat history is reasonably straightforward. Open the app then tap the Menu icon then go to Settings>Chats and calls > Backup Chats. This will now create a backup on your SD card, which you can then swap into your new handset. 

Reinstall WhatsApp on your replacement device (with the SD card inserted) and the app should spot your backup and automatically restore the chat history.

Restoring WhatsApp messages on an Android phone using a PC

Those phones without an SD card (and there are increasingly more of them now) can still move their chat history, but it will need a PC to make it happen. Attach the USB charging cord to the phone and then plug the other end into your PC. Windows should automatically install any drivers you need, and then you can find the phone in the This PC section of File Explorer. Now look through the phone storage until you find the WhatsApp folder, then copy it onto your PC hard drive. Eject the phone, then connect your new handset and move the WhatsApp folder onto its internal storage. Eject the phone, reinstall WhatsApp, and when you confirm your number the backup should be recognised and you can restore it. With this done you should now have all your past conversations on your new Android phone.

Restoring WhatsApp messages on an Android Phone using Google Drive

In the same way that the iPhone uses iCloud, Android devices will hopefully soon be able to use Google Drive for automatic backups. We've already see builds of WhatsApp that have this feature enabled, but the latest version of the one available on the Google Play Store doesn't yet option available. Hopefully it will appear very soon, and once it does we will update this tutorial to include what should be an excellent addition.  

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How to Unlock Android Phone If You Forgot the Password or Pattern Lock

It’s always a good idea to use a lock screen to protect your phone from unwanted access. Android has several options available for preventing others from accessing your device, including pattern, PIN, and password, etc. But what happen if you’re the one who can’t access your phone? Well, here I’ll show you how to regain access to your Android smartphone or tablet when you forget your PIN, password, or pattern lock.

How to Bypass Screen Lock

1. Incorrectly enter your pattern for 5 times. On the fifth attempt, you will get a message informing you that you must wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Tap ‘Next’ and a button will appear underneath the pattern grid that says ‘Forgot Pattern’. Tap on it.

2. Next, you’ll get an option to choose whether you want to unlock your phone through answering the security question that you might have set when you used your device for the very first time, or by entering your Google login details.

3. If you are using the security question, then simply type the answer of the question and unlock your device quickly. Otherwise check the Google account option and click ‘Next’. Now, provide your Google account username and password attached with your device and click on ‘Sign in’.

4. Once your security question answer or your Google ID is verified, you will be given an option to choose your new security lock, such as PIN code, pattern and password. Select the security option that you prefer and enter your new password or pattern.

5. That’s it! Now you will be able to use your new security lock to unlock your phone.

In addition to pattern lock, this method also work with the PIN and password lock screen security. As long as you know, your Google account credentials it’s not really a big deal if your forget. However, if you don’t know your Google account credentials, then you should do a factory reset in order to unlock your Android phone or tablet.

Keywords: unlock android phone,screen lock bypass

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