FIXED: iPhone stuck in iTunes logo December 2017

My phone was stuck on iTunes logo a few months back before I finally able to search the solution.

I was really hopeless to fix it since I've quite tried a few things through Google suggestions and YouTube tutorials. But I failed, still.

How did my phone stuck in iTunes logo? The answer is, I really don't know how it got there. The usual problem, one second it's okay, then checking to look at your phone, it's stuck.

Here are the things I tired to resolve the problem:

1. Update/Restore in iTunes

This is the most common solution to the problem. Since it is stuck in the iTunes logo, it just shows you to go get in the iTunes already and plug your phone and update it. I repetitively do everything it says: Update everything, restore everything, even agreeing to wipe all my data just to fix my phone. But everytime I download the latest iOS update (roughly 2.5 to 3GB of data downloading, which takes me hours to finish all of it), it gives me an error like this:

I tried updating and restoring my phone for about four times already but my phone was still getting the same message. So I gave up.

2. Go to a phone mechanic

They've never fixed it. The same error occurred and  they even suggested me to upgrade my phone because the problem was the motherboard. If the motherboard was broken, it can't be fixed anymore.

3. Download alternative software to fix phone

This is where I finally fixed my phone. But it takes time and effort to search for a good one.

The last time I tried fixing my phone was July 2017. And because I was fed up and got the same results again and again, I threw it inside my closet. My Android was starting to get battery issues so I decided to try again (December 2nd 2017) fixing iPhone one more time. And of course, I tried fixing it again through iTunes. It still detected my phone but the problem was, I needed to download the new iOS update which was about 3.5GB or something and took me four hours to finish downloading it. I just wasted my time because the download was interrupted.

So, I Google hopped to find alternative things to consider in fixing my phone. Failed. Then I came across a YouTube tutorial where you need to download a software in order to help you fix your phone from iTunes logo stuck.

The software is FonePaw. You can download it here.

Before I download any software, I usually jumps to user comments if it is worth downloading or not. I got a few nopes and yesses but I still tried it because if it will not work, I'll just find any other software.

The size is just 26MB so I thought it's just a few minutes of wasting time if it's not gonna work at all.

I ran and installed it like the usual thing and after that, it automatically detected my phone.

Okay. Before you go try this, check this out if we have the same issues:

1. Stuck on iTunes logo
2. Phone still readable through iTunes or PC

If these two things don't meet your phone, I don't know if you can follow what I did.

Here are the steps I did:

1. Open FonePaw.
2. Choose iOS phone data recovery.
3. Click "Start".
4. If your phone cannot be detected automatically, you can just manually input the information.
5. Just wait until the software downloaded the latest iOS.
6. It will AUTOMATICALLY (yes, as for my case) restore your phone back to its original state where you left it off.

The downloading took me two hours or more. When I got to 99%, the software was not responding so I force closed it. I thought I just wasted my time again for nothing. But then, when I force closed it, my phone restarted, no data were wiped out. Everything went back to original.

For me and for the other users, it worked. hope this helps.

Installing League of Legends PH in 4 STEPS (Updated October 2017)

Yes. You heard me right. Just four steps to download, install and finally play League of Legends!

I have downloaded League of Legends last year but it was not successful. Actually, I became hopeless downloading, installing and playing it because I literally don't know how to find the easiest and fastest and most accurate way of downloading it. I don't want you to experience the same thing happened to me. That's why I am here to help you breaking into LoL gaming.

I jumped into numerous sites and even Garena page itself doesn't really guide you on how to properly install. I dunno about you, but if installing and finding downloadables of LoL, it should be on the top page results, shouldn't it?

Honestly speaking, I don't know any of my friends who plays LoL, because we all play DotA. Like, every week or at least twice a month, we play altogether (via LAN). I don't really play by myself on Normal Matches because of toxic players saying a lot of sh*t. Or maybe because I am practically NOOB.

Well, I am not here to roast myself but to guide you the easiest way to download and install LoL.

We got an IT intern last year and I asked him how to install LoL in PC. He said I need to download a messenger first before downloading the actual game.

I regrettably decided to disregard that and proceed to what the results page provided. Which was downloading the game itself.

So, yeah. I downloaded the game without messenger or anything. I just went to Google and typed in "How To Install LoL" and it gave me a bunch of sites claiming that they're all TRUE. But nah.

To give you a warning, I went to this site to download the game. Because it was GARENA! I spent hours downloading it literally for nothing. I even let my PC turned on for hours while I am not at home just to finish it. It was actually the installer of the game itself. But the difference is, you need to go through Garena Messenger to play it and that's the real deal. So, no. Don't go there. I am still wondering why the first results page of Google doesn't have Garena Messenger to be there first because that's literally what you need!

Anyways, let's get started!

*DISCLAIMER: PHILIPPINES ONLY. I'm not sure if this also works to other countries.

1. Go to this SITE (https://www.garena.ph/gpc)

DO NOT GO TO OTHER GARENA PAGES BUT THIS SITE ONLY. If you do, you'll just waste your computer's memory and time and effort to nothing.

See that? Download it. Go to the site, not that.

It will take you less than 5 minutes (depending on your internet speed) to download the messenger. I think it was around less than 100mb so it's just a quick download.

2. Install it

Once you are done, Garena Messenger will pop out and a sign-in/sign-up is there.

3. Log-in/Create Garena Messenger Account

If you already have a Garena Messenger Account, just log-in.

If you don't, create a Garena account to be able to download LoL. If you don't have, take all the time in the world to create an account. It's just easy like creating account on FaceBook or YouTube or Steam. Do you want me to guide you? Kidding.

4. Download LoL

After logging in, you will see some of Riot's games and LoL is just looking right at you.

Click the LoL logo. If you are not on the same page as me, this is it:

You're welcome.

Since I already downloaded the game, I can see the word "PLAY" at the bottom center of Garena on my PC. Which means I CAN PLAY ANY TIME but here I am making a tutorial for you.

To download it, just click DOWNLOAD. And you're good to go.

You will also see how much memory is needed. As far as I remembered, before I hit download, the memory needed was 7225MB or 7.2GB.

Because of my connection, I literally spent 7 hours to finish downloading. My internet speed is just up to 3mbps per second only, but it varies, of course. I started at 8PM and it finished at around past 3AM. So expect that downloading the game is a little suspense.

*You can pause your download anytime. Not sure if you can turn off your PC if you want to continue downloading the next day though.

4. PLAY!

After you download the game, you can now play LoL.

We are not trying to be a noob here. So, if you are a newbie just like me, why don't you explore everything first before going into real battles?

Or if you think you are a Legend, OK. No more talking and just play.

Stalking Using Google Images

Have you ever saw someone for the first time and you are literally dying to know that person's name? Because I do!

Stalking is not really good. I know. But unfortunately, your mind is telling no. Because you got all the time in the world and you want that person's name so bad, why not?

So now, let's give you a fair share of knowledge in stalking someone using Google Images. If you know a person just by face and you don't have any good photo, you cannot use these tips.

In my case, I am browsing 9gag when an advertisement of a dating app appeared between images. Like this:

I ignored this. Many times. I am not the usual someone who randomly stalks someone just to, you know, know their names. But this ad keeps on appearing on the site I am literally using everyday, so why not?

It intrigued me to look for the name of the guy in this advertisement. The third guy!

So first, I just use some possible random keywords in Google

*Holla is the name of the app, I literally went to Google Play to see it myself

Nothing happened. I failed seeing his face.

So, I tried adding some keywords like holla, app, mobile, guy, model, name.

But I still failed.

Then, I tried using Google Images.

I Google image the whole advertisement. Who knows when Holla website (if there is) appears and they put the names of their models. 

But it gave a far different result.

What will I do with random selfies?

Then, I came up with the idea of cropping the picture. Wise, right?

The brighter side: I got another angle of the same picture!

The darker side: Still no name or any information, just two pictures (what I thought) of him and the worst is, all the websites are in Chinese!

Well, at least there is an improvement on my stalking, isn't it?

I jumped into Google results page. But all what's written is in Chinese.

I am not being racist here but, he doesn't look Chinese for me at all! Why are the results like this?

I saved the original image for a clearer and better picture and repeated the steps.

The results were still in Chinese.

I decided to just jump from one page to next and randomly clicked on titles with guy names or sites with model names.

Until, I saw this!

Martin Conte.

So, I opened the first link with his name in it and...

My hardship finally paid off!

I went to Google Images results as well as his Instagram account.

And the pictures confirmed it!

You may follow him on Instagram at @martinconte

For those who'll say why didn't I ask to any forum (i.e Yahoo! Answers) together with his picture, I would say I can't because I never did that. And sometimes I think it takes forever to wait for an answer so why don't you find it yourself? And of course, I tried Google Images if this really works for stalking. Okay?

PS:

I don't follow him on Instagram. I just want to know his name. But not what he does for work, or his personality, if he has a girlfriend or where he lives. I am just curious about his name.

24 Mind-blowing Instagram Feeds You Never Know Existed

Instagram has been the most popular social media platform for sharing photos around the world. It is apparently just an app for sharing photo, but because it gets more popular day by day, creativity becomes the twin of Instagram. There are feeds that are crafted subtly and meticulously to gain more followers and be an inspiration to its viewers. Here are a few Instagram accounts from different people around the world who make Instagram feeds remarkably mind-blowing:

1. the.colors.of.yum

This woman has eaten a lot of food! And before eating, she always take a lot of great pictures. Creative shots, right angles, sumptuous meals--her account makes you hungrier the more you look at it.

2. miss_anastasia_u

Very playful with colors, right? Who wouldn't be amazed by creating such vibrant posts in a very complementary way? Clever girl.

3. girleatworld

One of the most popular poses in Instagram is what this user makes her account worth following: holding food then pose for it!  The locations are stunning. The food is yum. The shots are perfect. What more can you ask for?

4. airpixels

Are you a into minimalism art? Then this Instagram account clearly defines what minimalist designs are. 

5. tofubandit

Mostly sweets and desserts, this guy wins the hearts of sweet tooth people!

6. ebbyamir

Light-colored feeds are chic and heart-warming but dark-colored ones are edgy and fierce. The owner uses neon colors with a dark note, making his posts spontaneously mesmerizing in the eyes.

7. parisinformonths

If you want to go black, go black! If you want to go white, why not? Carin Olsson's feed is #feedgoals for white's sake! Maintaining is no-easy if you don't follow white.

8. calliconnection_

Calligraphy has never been so easy. But this girl's penmanship is phenomenal. Who wouldn't use gingham filter to beautify post?

9. wild_animalsgram

If you are an animal lover, feel free to follow this open-for-public posting of animals. With a little connection of one to two colors per post (or lane), this feed nailed it!

10. lakudavies

Medium dark themed feeds never go out of style. 

11. yasminbouharras

An Instagram feed with a very attention-to-detail and heartfelt photos which has been thought-about a hundred times before publishing. The user is a Photography Student in Spain, which justified her own creativity.

12. thoughtcatalog

Different faces, different races. Masterpiece. The feed doesn't only show beautiful faces around the world, but also beautiful thoughts to encourage and motivate people.

13. paolo.fortades

Paolo Fortades brings you both to present and somewhat futuristic places with his posts. By creating energetic colors, editing, filters, twists and tricks, his feed is #wicked_sick!

14. colbybrownphotography

All thanks to Colby Brown for his amazing works. Traveling to a few countries in Europe and capturing amazing photos, he never lets mountains just mountains but ART.

15. leeyikkeat

Colorful cities in much more colorful feed. Futuristic with a twist, this Singaporean Art Director creates photos exceptionally.

16. discoverearth

@discovereatch unravels Earth by capturing magical photos no one has never seen before. Twists and tricks add up to soften the wild forests and turn the drastic locations to worth-traveling ones.

17. nois7


"Imagination takes you everywhere" -Robert Jahns. One word to describe his feed: MAGICAL.

18. amazing.pictures

Edited or not, who cares? This account has posted a lot of beautiful photos of Earth.

19. northernlightsphotos

Artistic and futuristic rolled into one. This feed makes you ask yourself if you have seen the northern lights or perhaps traveled the north? Ha! Who doesn't want to?

20. __black_and_white______


One of the easiest feed to achieve. But the con is: no more bright colors. Believe me if I say that colorful feeds are pleasing to the eyes. But black and white makes a feed a lot less drama to create.

21. prisma

Prisma is an app to magically turn your boring photos to posh ones. By downloading it to Android or iOS, you can create photos with different filters to choose from.

22. jaye.wolf

Love is not in the air but in his Instagram account! This hunk user reinvents his profile by publishing complementing photos of him and the love of his life. Lucky girl. #maintained

23. muradosmann

Perfect for couple who always put "Take me away with you" in every post. This is the lit relationship goals -- traveling and all, with your beloved one while holding hands.

24. caseymcperry


The most interesting, unique, clever, and mind-blowing (name all the positive adjectives) feed I have ever seen (or you). You need an expertise to create such series of photos that never end! how creative this man could be?

Are you ready to reinvent your feed? Get inspired by these accounts. Pick one then go ahead and change yours into a worth-following ones. Best of luck!