Pathik Shah

A QR Code (Quick Response code) is a two dimensional bar code which allows high speed decoding and is becoming very popular for use in mobile devices. QR codes can be used to store textual information like URLs which can then be easily decoded using a QR code mobile reader.

How to Make QR Codes?

To create a QR code, just visit

Kaywa QR Code Generator/

iNigma QR Code Generator

Enter the text you want to encode and generate your own QR codes.

For example, this QR code should lead you right back to www.pathikshah.com/blog

How to Read QR Codes?

To read or decode QR codes, you need to have a QR code reader.

You can download one for your mobile phone here:

Kaywa QR Code Reader

iNigma QR Code Reader

Just install the QR coder reader application on your phone, open it and point the camera at the QR code you wish to decode. Try it out on the QR code above. It should point you back to this awesome blog.

How to get the IEC Importer Exporter Code for Paypal in India

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Update – 02/03/2010

We don’t need a IEC code for Paypal bank withdrawals. What we need is a Purpose Code. You can find more details on the Paypal Blog. Most of us should have to use the codes – P0801, P0802, P0803 or P0805, P0806.

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This guide will show you How to apply for the IEC Export Code for enabling local bank withdrawals via Paypal to India.

Local Bank withdrawals in India by Paypal should start by March 3, 2010. You will need to enter the IEC / Importer Exporter Code / Export Code when withdrawing money to your local Indian Bank account.

What is the IEC?

IEC is the Importer Exporter code which is granted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), to any bonafide person or company for carrying out import / export. Here is a Sample IEC.

The IEC forms the primary document for recognition by Government of India as an Exporter / Importer. On the basis of IEC, companies can obtain various benefits on their exports/imports from DGFT, Customs, Export Promotion Council etc.

Why do you need the IEC?

If you are a  Paypal user and need to withdraw money from your Paypal account to your local Bank account, you will need the IEC according to a recent RBI directive.

How to apply for the IEC “Import Export Code”?

You can apply for the IEC at the Zonal Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) office.

The application form can be downloaded here – IEC Application Form

Just fill the IEC application form (Parts A,B,D in case of a new IEC) and submit it along with the application fees – Rs. 250 DD.

If you are an individual, you can apply for the IEC as a Services Provider Proprietorship Firm.

Both savings and current accounts are accepted. You do not need a current account.

Documents Needed:

1. Covering letter
The cover letter should be on the letterhead of your firm.

2. Completed Application Form
Complete sections A,B,D of the IEC form

3. Bank Certificate
The bank certificate has to be obtained from the bank which manages your savings/current account. The format of the bank certificate is in the IEC form.

4. PAN Card – 2 copies

5. 2 passport photos

6. Self Addressed Envelope

Useful Links:

DGFT Website

DGFT FAQs

Import Export Code FAQ

IEC Application Form

How to Hack your Symbian Phone to Directly Install Applications

If you have a Symbian OS 9.x phone, you need to sign applications and games before installing them. If you want to bypass the signing process and directly install all unsigned applications, you can hack your Symbian device using the HelloOx patch.

After installing the HelloOx patch, you can directly install all Symbian applications without signing them.

Download HelloOx 1.03 here – Download HelloOx – Symbian

Just extract all files from the zip archive and sign the HelloOX.1.03.Unsigned.sis using this tutorial – How to Sign Symbian Applications and Games

Transfer it to your phone and install it. Your phone is now hacked.

HelloOx doesn’t work with Symbian FP2 devices and the 5800. If there is some problem installing applications after installing HelloOx on your phone, sign them using either your own certificate/key or the left_up certificate and key included in the zip file using this tutorial – How to Sign Symbian Applications and Games

Symbian has had an added security measure built into OS v9.x phones which required you to sign your Symbian applications before installing them. Only applications and games from trusted developers are pre-signed so that you can install them directly. Everything else has to be signed before installation.

To start signing your Symbian OS9 applications, you first need to get a certificate for your Symbian phone and then sign it using SignSIS.

How to get a Signing Certificate for your Symbian phone

There are two ways to get a signing certificate.

cer.opda.cn

Just go to http://cer.opda.cn/en and register as a user. Enter your IMEI and you should get a certificate in 10-12 hours.

cer.s603rd.cn

Go to http://cer.s603rd.cn and enter your IMEI and the verification code in the two boxes. The certificate should be generated in 10-12 hours. Just visit the site again and enter your IMEI again to download your certificate.

How to Sign your Symbian Applications using SignSIS

Once you have your certificate, you can sign applications using the SignSIS tool.

Download SignSIS here - http://cer.opda.cn/uploads/tools/SignSISTool.zip

Extract the files from the zip archive using WinRAR or WinZip and run SignTool.exe

In the boxes with the chinese text,

#1 Browse and select the SignSIS.exe file

#2 Select the unsigned SIS file

#3 Select the .CER certificate

#4 Select the .KEY key

#5 Browse and select the unsigned SIS file but rename it to something else. This is where the signed file will be saved.

How to Create a Bootable USB Drive For Windows XP and then Install Windows XP Using the Bootable USB Drive

Most netbooks don’t have an optical drive so to install Windows XP on them, you need to create a bootable Windows XP USB drive. Here’s how! You can also use this to install XP on your PC or Laptop if they can boot from a USB drive.

What you need -

- Windows XP Home / Professional CD/ISO
- 1 GB+ USB Drive
- USB Boot enabled Netbook / Laptop / PC

Download these three files -

PEtoUSB
BootSect
USBPrep8

Extract the files in these 3 archives in separate folders using WinRAR. Then copy the PEtoUSB executables in the USB_PREP8 folder.

Run the usb_prep8.cmd file – a command window should open. Press any key to move to the next screen. In the PEtoUSB window, select the USB drive and enable the tick on these options

- Enable Disk Format
- Quick Format
- Enable LBA

Give it a drive label and click Start.

Now minimize all the windows, open the Command Prompt – Start > Run > CMD.

Navigate to the folder with the Bootsect.exe file and run this command -

:> bootsect.exe /nt52 X:

where X: is the USB drive letter. This should write the boot sector to your USB drive. You should get a message saying – Bootcode was successfully updated on all targeted volumes. Close this window now. Also close the PEtoUSB window. The USBPREP8 window should now show you a list of options -

1. Change XP Setup Source Path

Press 1 and browse to the XP setup path. Select the CD drive if you inserted a CD or to the folder where you have the setup files saved.

2. Change Virtual Temp Drive

Press 2 and assign any unused drive letter to it like X, Y or Z.

3. Change Target USB Drive letter

Press 3 and enter your USB drive letter.

4. Make new Temp Image with XP LocalSource and copy to USB drive

Press 4 to start the process. Enter Y or Press Yes to any prompts that come next.

Your Bootable USB Drive with the Windows XP Installer is now ready.

To Install Windows XP using this bootable USB drive,

Insert the USB drive in your PC or laptop. Select the boot option as USB in the BIOS or Quick Boot settings to boot from the USB drive and the XP Installation process should start.