Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Camera Shutter Sound

Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with advanched camera that equipped with some of useful features that will allow you to get better picture, even with this camera you can take HD videos or capture HDR photos with ease.

See also: How to Take HDR Photos with the Samsung Galaxy S3

For some reason you may want to take a picture without the camera shutter sound, for example if you want to take a picture of your baby sleep or when you want to take pictures of another people without wanting to be known by anyone. Well, you can do that by disabling your phone's camera shutter sound.

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How to enable or disable the camera shutter sound?
As written on technipages.com, to do so you just need to follow the easy steps below:

1. Go to Camera app through Home screen.
2. Tap on Settings gear located on the upper left screen.
3. Tap on Shutter sound to switch it on or off.

But, unfortunately on some carriers, you can not disable the camera shutter with the steps above, so the only way to disable this sound is to turn your phone's sound into vibrate or silent mode. From the same source, there are 3 ways to turn into silent mode:

FIRST WAY

1. Pres and hold Power button.
2. On the pop up menu select Silent mode.
3. Now your phone will turn into silent mode.

SECOND WAY

1. Go to Settings through Home screen.
2. Select Sound.
3. Tick the checkbox next to Silent mode option to disable all sound.
4. Now your phone will turn into silent mode.

THIRD WAY
Pres Volume down button to turn the volume to be vibrate or no sound setting.


Well, once you know how to disable the camera shutter on your Galaxy SIII, now you can take picture while your baby is sleeping or when you want to take pictures of people that you like without being noticed by anyone. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn It On or Off

Although the Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great smartphone that comes with a lot of advanced technology and useful features, it does not mean this phone does not have a weakness. Just like any other electronic device, phone's usage and age can also cause the device experiencing a problem.

See also: Common Problem on Samsung Galaxy S3 and How to Fix It Part I | Part II

In the common problems experienced by the mobile phone, there are some issues that can be resolved by restarting the phone, or in other words, turn off the phone then turn it back on. In addition, by turning the phone off when not in use can help you to save battery. And you can turn it back on when you want to use it again.

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How to shut down?
As written on support.bell.ca, to turn your Galaxy SIII off then following the easy steps below:

1. Press and hold the Power button located on the right side of the phone for about 3 seconds.
2. In the pop-up menu that appears select Power off option.
3. Tap on the OK button.
4. Now your phone will be shut down.

How to turn it on?
If you want to use it again, then just following the simple steps below:

1. Press and hold the Power button located on the right side of the phone for about 3 seconds.
2. Unlock the screen by slide the phone's screen upward with your finger.
3. If you use a PIN, then here you will be prompted to enter your PIN. So, enter your PIN.
4. Tap on the OK button.
5. Now your phone will turn on.

Well, it's so easy and simple to do, right? By knowing how to turn on and off your phone, now you can overcome some of the problems that may be experienced by your phone. So, if you are having problems in your phone, it helps if you restart your phone first using the method mentioned above, maybe this could solve your problems. Hopefully this article useful for you :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Send Email with Picture or Video Attachments

One of the useful ability owned by a smartphone is the ability to check and send emails. Today many peoples are using email to communicate with each others, either for personal or business purposes.

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But, there are times when you might want to add another file in your email. This can be done either directly or by using a certain app that will allow you to be able to attach any files on email.

See also: How to Attach Any File Types on Gmail Messages Using Free Applications on Samsung Galaxy S3

But, if you want to send emails with attachments of a picture or video, you can just do it without the need to use any third-party applications. Because by default, the Samsung Galaxy S3 supports attachment to both types of these files.


How to send email with attachment?
As written on support.bell.ca, here are the steps you need to do to send email with video or picture attachment:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Email, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Compose to create new email.
4. Enter recipient e-mail addresses or you can pick them from the Contacts.
5. Tap on Done button when you are finished entering the email address of the recipient.
6. Tap on Subject then enter your email subject.
7. Tap on the text input area to start writing an email.
8. Tap on Attach buttton located on the upper right side of the screen to add an attachment in your email.
9. Tap on the required option, such as picture or video.
10. Select and tap on the picture or video you want.
11. Tap on the image or the video size you want.
12. Tap on OK button.
13. Tap on Send button located on the top right corner of the screen to send your email.
14. Finish. Your email with attachments have successfully sent.

Well, it's easy, right? So, try this useful feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install .Apk Files Applications

One of the advantages when you use Android-based smartphones like the Galaxy SIII when compared with another smartphone with another OS is on Android phones you can download and install thousands of useful apps easily through Google Play Store.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, due to policy issues certain useful applications no longer be found in the Play Store. But do not worry, Android will still allow you to install the application from another source with .apk format to your phone. But, before you decide to install these apps make sure that this is taken from trusted sites to minimize the risks that may be posed by these apps.

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How to install .apk files apps?
As written on jayceooi.com, to be able to install third-party .apk apps on the Galaxy SIII you need to follow the easy steps below:

1. First of all download .apk files into your computer.
2. On your phone, go to Settings.
3. Scroll to Security and lock screen, then tap on it.
4. Tap on Device administration.
5. Tick the Unknown sources checkbox to allow your phone to install apps from sources another than the Play Store.
6. Click OK on the window that contains the warning message of installing third-party .apk apps.
7. Connect your phone to your computer using a micro USB cable.
8. Once the devices are connected, copy the downloaded .apk file from your computer to your phone. Save this file in the apk folder on the SD card.
9. On your phone, Go to My files app.
10. On this app, select the storage area and find the folder that contains the .apk files that you want to install on /storage/sdcard0/apk/
11. Tap on .apk files to begin installation.
12. Wait until the installation is complete.
13. Done. Now your selected third-party .apk files have been successfully installed on your phone.

Due to installing apps from sources other than the Play Store can make your data and device vulnerable to attack from these apps, then make sure that .apk files taken from trusted sites and only install this application if you need them and if you do not find another alternative applications in the Play Store. So, if you do have to install .apk files on your phone, then you can use the method mentioned above. Hope it will be useful for you :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install and Use Facebook For Android Applications

Nowadays social networking has become a need for many people, ranging from just looking for new friends up to use it for business purposes. Many social networking available today, one of the most popular is Facebook. Due to this reason, this time almost all smartphone comes with pre-installed Facebook app, but not with the Galaxy SIII. If you want to use Facebook apps on Galaxy SIII then you have to install it by yourself.

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To install the Facebook app you must have an internet connection, either through Wi-Fi or mobile data. In addition, you also must have a google account to be able to access the Play Store and download the application you want.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3


How to install Facebook apps?
As written on the forum at simplydroid.com, here are the steps you need to do to install this app on your phone:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to Play Store, then tap on it.
3. Here you can search for Facebook app by tap on Search or magnifier icon then type Facebook on the search box.
4. Tap on Search button located on the bottom right corner of the screen to start the search.
5. In result page, select Facebook for Android.
6. Tap on the Install button.
7. Tap on Accept&download button.
8. Wait until the download is complete.
9. Finish. Now Facebook apps have installed in your phone.

How to setup and use Facebook apps?
Once you finish installing this app, now you can start using it. Ensure you have an internet connection when you access this application. Here are the steps to setup and use this apps:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to a Facebook icon, then tap on it.
3. If you do not have a Facebook account, then you can sign up by filling out some necessary information, such as name, email, password, etc.. Then Tap on Sign Up button.
4. If you already have a Facebook account, you will be asked to log in by entering your username and password.
5. Well, now you have to be at Facebook page and you can begin to write a status, uploading pictures, etc..

It's so easy and simple to do, right? Now with Facebook apps installed on your phone, you can stay keep in touch with your friends and maybe you can start your online business by using Facebook to get online customers. So, try this useful apps then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install Adobe Flash Player Applications

One of the great things when using Android-based smartphones like the Galaxy SIII is that you can download and install a thousand of free app easily through Google Play Store or other sources.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

One of the free apps that might need to be installed on your Galaxy SIII is Adobe Flash Player app or often called as a plugin. These apps will allow you to be able to play Flash files or view Flash-based websites through the browser on your phone.

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How to install Flash Player?
Due to Adobe Flash Player is no longer available in the Play Store, then first you have to set your phone to allow installing apps from source other than Play Store. As written on webcazine.com, here are the full steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings through Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Security, then tap on it.
3. Check Unknown source option to allow your phone installing apps from sources other than the Play Store.
4. Tap on the OK button to confirm.
5. On your phone's browser search for "archived flash player versions" then tap on the first site on the result page or you can directly go to this link.
6. Here you can find and select the latest version of Flash Player.
7. Wait until the download is complete.
8. Open the notification panel then tap on Download complete notice to install Adobe Flash Player apps on your phone.
9. Finish. Now Adobe Flash Player has been successfully installed on your phone.

Well, now after you were successfully installed the Flash Player on your Galaxy SIII, now you can view any your favorite Flash-based site. But, as a note Chrome browser does not support Flash and some of another browser may require you to enabling the plugin or flash support in the browser settings so that apps can work. Whatever it is, try this useful apps then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Call Waiting Feature

If you do not want to miss an important incoming call when your telephone number is busy or is not active, then you can activate call forwarding feature on your phone. This feature will allow you to divert incoming calls to another phone number when your primary phone number can not be reached.

See also: How to Set Call Forwarding Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to call forwarding, you can still answer incoming call while ongoing call by enabling call waiting feature. This feature will allow the people who call you to wait for you to answer the call until your on-going call is ended.

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How to turn on call waiting?
As written on devicehelp.optus.com.au, here are the steps you need to do to enable call waiting:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on Phone icon.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left of the screen.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Call Settings.
5. Tap on Additional settings.
6. Here you can enable call waiting by tick the checkbox next to this option.
7. Finish. Now call waiting features has been successfully activated on your phone.

How to turn off call waiting?
From the same source, to disable call waiting, kindly following the easy steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on Phone icon.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left of the screen.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Call Settings.
5. Tap on Additional settings.
6. Here you can disable call waiting by remove the tick on the checkbox next to this option.
7. Finish. Now call waiting has been successfully deactivated on your phone.

Well, it's easy, right? By knowing how to turn on or off call waiting features, now you do not need to missed an important call during ongoing call. So, try this useful features then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add and Delete Calendar Event Using S Planner Applications

Technologies and features owned by Samsung Galaxy SIII will possible to support and facilitate your activities. For example, if your job need to send an email then by using this phone you can send email directly or scheduled.

See also: How to Send Scheduled Email on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition, the phone also allows you to hold all your appointments, so you do not have to worry about missing an important events. By using S Planner you can hold all your personal event, work event or social event.

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How to add a calendar event?
As written on bell.ca, you can add events on S Planner apps with ease, kindly following the simple steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find the S Planner, then tap on it.
3. Tap on the date you would like to add an event.
4. Tap on the "+" button located on the top right to add a new event.
5. Tap on Title then enter the new title for your event on the column title.
6. Tap on From time then specify the time you want to start the event.
7. Tap on Set button.
8. Tap on To time then specify the time you want to end the event.
9. Tap on Set button.
10. Tap on the Save button to save your changes.
11. Finish. Your new event has been successfully added.

How to delete a calendar event?
From the same source, if you want to delete a calendar event, here's how to do:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find the S Planner, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Delete.
5. Here you can select the event you want to remove by tick the checkbox next to the event.
6. Tap on the Delete button located on the top right.
7. Tap on the OK button.
8. Finish. Your selected event has been successfully deleted.

Well, by knowing on how to add and delete a calendar event, you can now customize your event to be done in accordance with your wishes and needs. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Create Text Message Template

Technologies and features inside Samsung Galaxy SIII will allow you to do many things, ranging from its basic capability such as make a call or send a message up to do a root or backup data.

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On its basic capability, with this phone you can access messaging appp in several ways then create your own message and send your text or multimedia message with ease.

See also: How to Send a Text or MMS Messages using Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition, you can also create new message and then use it as a template that you can use over and over again when you want to send a message with the same format. This is very useful if you are the one who needs to send the same message to many people in any time.


How to create text message as a template?
As written on ilaks.com, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Messaging app through Home screen.
2. Tap on Menu key located on the bottom left of the screen.
3. Select Set text template.
4. To create new template, tap on the "+" sign.
5. Here you can type your message that you want to make a template.
6. Press the Save button to save your messages.
7. Finish. Now your template message have successfully created and ready to use whenever you want.

It's easy, right? By knowing how to create a template message, now you do not have to write the same text message over and over to send to the person you want. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use It as Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

A lot of features pinned inside Samsung Galaxy SIII will allow you to do many things, either directly through the phone or by connecting it to another device such as a computer or TV.

See also: How to Connect TV with Samsung Galaxy S3

With the Galaxy SIII you can even set your own Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share your internet connection with other devices that have Wi-Fi connection, such as a laptop, tablet, etc..

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How to set portable Wi-Fi hotspot?
As always you can do almost anything with this phone easily, including how to set Wi-Fi hotspot. As written on the forum at techhotfix.com, here are the simple steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap on More Settings.
4. Tap on Tethering and portable hotspot.
5. Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
6. Press the Configure button located on the bottom right of the screen.
7. Delete the existing text on the Network SSID field and enter a new name for your hotspot.
8. Tap on Password then delete the existing password and enter your new password.
9. Press on the Save button to save your changes.
10. Turn portable Wi-Fi hotspot on by sliding the switch next this option.
11. Finish. Now your portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active and your others Wi-Fi capable devices can connect it.

Well, it's easy, right? By using your Galaxy SIII as Wi-Fi hotspot you will be able to share your internet connection with up to five other Wi-Fi capable devices. So, try this useful feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Face Unlock Features

With the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can customize the lock screen by changing its background image and add application shortcuts that you want on the lock screen.

See also: How to Customize Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition, you can also unlock the lock screen on Galaxy SIII with a variety of options available, one of them is the Face unlock. This option will allow you to unlock the lock screen by putting your face in front of your phone and its front-facing camera will then recognize you and unlock the lock screen.

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How to setup Face unlock feature?
Because this feature is not enabled by default, so to be able to use it you must first set it on. As written on bell.ca, below are the simple steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Settings, then tap on it.
3. Scroll down until you find Security, then tap on it.
4. Tap on Screen lock.
5. Select Face unlock.
6. Tap on Set it up button.
7. Tap on Continue button.
8. Here you will be asked to put your face on the dotted circle to identify your face.
9. Wait until your face has been recognize.
10. Tap on the Continue button.
11. Select a backup option, such as a PIN or Pattern. This option will be used if your face is not recognized by your phone.
12. If you choose a PIN, then enter a PIN or if you choose Pattern then enter your Pattern, then tap on Continue button.
13. Here you will be prompted to re-enter your PIN or Pattern to confirm, then tap on OK button.
14. Tap on OK button.
15. Finish. Now Face Unlock has been active on your phone.

How to disable Face unlock feature?
As taken from the same source, for any reason if you want to disable it, then here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Settings, then tap on it.
3. Scroll down until you find Security, then tap on it.
4. Tap on Screen lock.
5. Here you will be asked to enter a PIN to change the unlock screen settings.
6. Tap on Next button.
7. Tap on None button.
8. Finish. Now your Face unlock has been turned off.

Well, these two methods mentioned above are easy and simple to do. By knowing how to set Face unlock on or off then you can customize it to your needs and desires. So, try these useful methods then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Call Forwarding

With the Samsung Galaxy S3 you can use a variety of technologies and useful features inside it. You can make a call with this phone in several ways, such as: use the regular way, use easy call features or use the direct call motion-based feature. By set direct call feature on, then your phone will automatically make a call on the phone number being displayed on its screen when you hold your phone to your ear.

See also: How to Enable and Use Direct Call on Samsung Galaxy S3

With this phone you can also set the call forwarding function to forward incoming calls when your phone number is busy or is not active. This course it will very useful if you are using a lot of interacting with a phone call and you do not want to missed the important one.

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How to setup call forwarding?
As written on support.bell.ca, you can do this with ease directly on your phone. Kindly following the simple steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Phone, then tap on it.
3. Tap on the Menu.
4. On the pop-up menu, tap on Call settings.
5. Here scroll down until you find Call forwarding, then tap on it.
6. Tap on the required option, such as Voice call.
7. Here you can determine which option would you use to call forwarding, for example Always forward, Forward when busy, Forward when unanswered or Forward when unreachable.
8. After you select the option you want to use, enter the phone number to call forward.
9. Tap on Enable button.
10. Finish. Now call forwarding has been activated on your phone.

Well, it's easy and simple to do. Now after you know how to set call forwarding on your Galaxy SIII, you do not have to worry about missed an important call. So, try this useful feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Move Picture Files From One Folder to Another with No PC Connection

Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with advanched camera that will allow you to capture HDR photo and take HD video then saved it into your phone's Gallery app.

See also: How to Take HDR Photos with the Samsung Galaxy S3

In Gallery app you can browse all folders on your phone that contains the image. For regularity reasons you may want to manage your files in the Gallery app to group them according to the categories you want by moving the picture to the appropriate album.

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Well, you can do this easily, even without having to connect to a computer. All you need is My Files app that will help you move the picture to the folder you want.


How to Move picture from one album to another one using My Files app?
As written on webcazine.com, to be able to move picture file kindly following the simple steps below:

1. Go to My Files app through Home screen.
2. On this app, select the storage area and find the folder that contains the picture that you want to move, for example, the picture will be move from /storage/sdcard0/DCIM/Camera/Abim.jpg.
3. Here you can find then select the picture you want to move.
4. If you have found one, tap and hold it.
5. On the pop-up menu that appears select Move.
6. Go to the destination folder, eg /storage/sdcard0/mykids/ folder. Then tap on Move here button located at the top right of the phone's screen.
7. Now go to Gallery app, you should be able to see a picture named abim.jpg that you moved inside mykids folder.

So easy, right? Once you know how to move picture from one album to another album, now you can easily manage your image files to be more organized and neat. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Activate and Use Smart Stay Features

As we know that the Samsung Galaxy SIII was comed with Motion-based software that make this phone looks very cool when you use it. This software allows you to use several Motion-based features on this phone by using gesture or motion.

See also: How to Enable and Use Smart Motion Gestures on Samsung Galaxy S3

One of the Motion-based features of the Galaxy SIII is Smart Stay. By enabling this features, your phone's screen will remain on when you look at the screen to browse the web, read messages or emails, etc.. This features use a front-facing camera to recognize when you are looking at the screen.

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How to enable Smart Stay fatures?
As written on thefullsignal.com, just follow the easy steps below to turn this useful feature on:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Display.
4. Select Screen timeout, then set it to 30 seconds.
5. Tick the box next to Smart Stay option to enable this features.
6. Finish. Now Smart Stay features have been activated.

How to use Smart Stay fatures?
This features is easy to use. You just need to look at the phone's screen then its front-facing camera will recognize you and keep its screen on.


Well, by turn this feature on, now you do not have to worry about your phone screen off when you are still using it to browse the web or read messages, etc.. Although you have to pay for this feature with more battery consumption, but if you find this feature useful for you, then it's worth. So, try this useful features then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On of Off Flight Mode

As we know Samsung Galaxy SIII comes with several modes that will allow you to use it in any condition and place, even on the place that usually not allowed to use the phone such as while you are driving a car or on a plane.

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By enabling driving mode on your Galaxy SIII, you will be possible to continue to use your phone while driving without having to jeopardize your safety. Driving mode will inform you of incoming calls and incoming messages by read it out loud so you do not have to look at your phone while driving.

See also: How to Turn On or Off Driving Mode on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to driving mode, you can also use flight mode on this phone. This mode will allow you to be able to keep your phone on while you on a plane. This mode will turn off all wireless signall on this phone for safe use in areas where radio transmitters are not allowed. It means that you can not make a calls, send messages, use the FM radio, Bluetooth or use the internet connection. But, you can still use your phone to listen to music, playing games, watch videos or anything else except those mentioned above.


How to enable Flight mode?
As written on support.bell.ca, below are the steps you need to do:

1. Tap on Apps from the Home screen.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap on More ...
4. On the Flight mode status information, tick the box next to Flight mode option to enable it.
5. Tap OK to confirm your changes.
6. Done.

How to disable Flight mode?
From the same source, if you want to disable flight mode that you have previously enabled on your phone, here are the steps:

1. Tap on Apps from the Home screen.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap on More ...
4. On the Flight status information mode, remove the tick on the box next to Flight mode option to disable it.
5. Tap OK to confirm your changes.
6. Done.

Well, it's so simple, right? Once you know how to turn on or turn off flight mode on your phone, now you can still use your phone while flying or when you are in an area where the transmitted radio use is prohibited. So, try this useful features then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Send a Text or MMS Messages

Although the Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with a bunch of useful features and advantages, of course you will also use this phone's basic capability to make a call or send a messages. Moreover, the phone comes with easy call and easy text features that will facilitate you while doing both of these activities.

See also: How to Use Easy Call and Easy Text Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to use the easy text features, you can also use a regular method to send text messages or MMS messages using this great phone.

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How to send SMS or MMS messages?
As written on support.bell.ca, all you need to do is following the easy steps below in order to send a messages using your phone:

1. Open Messaging app.
2. Tap on Compose to create new messages.
3. Enter recepient number or you can tap on Contact to find the number you want to send a message.
4. Tap on the contact you want.
5. Tap Done.
6. Tap on Enter messages.
7. Here you can type your messages.
8. Tap on the Send button to send this messages as text messages.
9. Or if you want to make it as an MMS message, you can press the Attach button then tap on the required options such as picture, album, image etc.
10. Tap on the Send button to send your MMS messages.
11. Finish. Your SMS or MMS should be send to the recipient number that you entered before.

Well, it's easy, right? Once you know on how to send SMS or MMS using Galaxy SIII, now you can send your messages to the contact you want. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Hide or Unhide Apps or Games

By using advanced camera owned by Galaxy SIII you can capture HDR photos or take HD video then saved it on your phone. But, for some reason you may not want others to access or view your personal photos or videos collection by hiding the folders on your Gallery app.

See also: How to Hide or Unhide Folders on Gallery App with Samsung Galaxy S3

Well, besides hide folders in Gallery app, with Samsung Galaxy SIII you can also hide apps or games from the app drawer so no one knows that the hidden app is running on your phone.

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How to hide apps or games from the app drawer?
As written on androidtipsz.com, here are the steps you need to do to hide apps or games from the app drawer:

1. Open the App drawer.
2. Tap on the Menu.
3. Select Hide applications option.
4. Here you can choose the apps or games that you want to hide by tapping on the little black box in the upper right of each app.
5. Click the Done button to save your changes.

How to unhide apps or games from the app drawer?
From the same source, for any reason if you want to unhide the hidden app on the app drawer, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Open the App drawer.
2. Tap on the Menu.
3. Select Show hide applications option.
4. Check the hidden apps or games you want to show again on the app drawer.
5. Click the Done button to save your changes.

It's easy, right? Once you know how to hide or unhide the apps or games from the app drawer, now you can set the visibility of apps or games according to your needs and requirements. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Find Its Phone Number

Each phone comes with a unique id that distinguishes it from other phones in the form of a series of numbers or commonly referred to as IMEI Number. As on Galaxy SIII, you can find its IMEI number on the backside of your phone's battery. You can use IMEI number to deactive your phone when it is lost or stolen.

See also: How to Find the IMEI Number on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to the IMEI number, your phone that inserted with SIM must have a unique phone number. This phone number is a series of numbers that you normally use to make a call or send a message from one phone line to another in a public switched phone network. In other words, people can call or send message to your phone if they know your phone number.

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How to Find Cell phone number?
It's easy to find your phone number, you can find it directly on your Galaxy SIII. As written on support.bell.ca, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find About device, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Status.
4. Here you can see your phone number is displayed.

Well, it's so simple, right? By knowing on how to find your phone number, now you can easily find out your number when you need it. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Connect to TV

Yes, you can do lots of fun things by take advantage of the big screen which is owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII, such as play games, watch videos, take panoramic photos etc.

See also: How to Take Panoramic Photos using Samsung Galaxy S3

You can also connect the phone with your computer that will allow you to transfer files between these two devices. In addition, you can also connect your Galaxy SIII with your TV that will allow you mirroring content on your phone to the TV's screen.

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How to connect Galaxy S3 to TV?
As written on technipages.com, to be able to connect your phone with TV, you just need to follow the simple steps below:

1. First of all you need to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S3 HDTV adapter. Why you need it? Because Samsung has changed the USB port's configuration on this phone. That's why the third-party MHL adapter will not work and you should purchase Samsung branded adapters.
2. If you already have a Samsung adapter, you can plug this adapter into the USB port available on the Galaxy SIII. Then use a standard HDMI cable to connect your Samsung adapter with a TV set.
3. Connect the power cable supplied by Samsung with your phone to Samsung's adapter and then plug it into a power outlet.
4. Once all connected, your TV screen will now display the content is on your phone's screen and audio on your phone will also be routed to the TV.
5. Done.

Well, by knowing on how to connect your phone to your TV, now you can enjoy the content on your phone on a bigger screen which is owned by the TV. And you can now enjoy watching video or movie that is on your phone through your TV. It's so cool, right? So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Solve Can't Download PDF Files from Browser

Previously, I would like to say thanks to Cheryl for giving me an idea to write about this. A few days ago, Cheryl write me an email which contains about her Galaxy S3 was unabled to download PDF files from the browser. After visiting on several websites to find relevant solutions, I finally found one that I think could solve her problem.

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From the xda-developers forum, some Galaxy S3 users reported that they are having problems to download the PDF files from the browser. From all reply that i was read, below I have outlined in a few points:

1. By default browser on the Galaxy S3 is set to download to SD card. So, this problem may be caused by corrupted SD card.
2. Try to move a folder to your SD card, and if the results failed means that your SD card is in trouble.
3. Move all the data on your SD card to a PC or any external storage you have, then format your SD Card. If you do not know how to format the SD card, please visit our url about how to format SD card here.
4. Once you have finished formatting your SD card, you can restore your data to your SD card.
5. Now try again to download the PDF file from the browser on your phone.

So, I hope this solution can help to solve Cheryl's problem and those of you who may be experiencing the same problem. If you find this articles useful for you then let me know your feedback through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Save MMS Contacts to Phone

There are many things you can do with a great smartphone named Samsung Galaxy SIII, from its function as a mobile phone such as make a call or write the message up to do the thing you usually do with a desktop computer such as write email, download any app you like, etc..

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On the basic functions of mobile phones, the Samsung Galaxy SIII has the ability to send messages, both text and MMS messages. And the fun thing on it is that you could easily save a picture in MMS to your mobile phone.

See also: How to Save MMS Pictures with Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to storing images received via MMS, you can also save a contact or telephone number that you received through mms messages.


How to save a contact received through MMS messages?
As written on webcazine.com, in order to be able to save a contact or phone number on MMS messages, all you need to is following the easy steps below:

1. Go to Messaging app through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Long tap on MMS containing the contact you want to save.
3. Select Save attachment on the Message option prompt.
4. Select the checkbox on the Save attachment prompt then tap Save. Now, the vcf file will be directly stored in the Downloads folder on your phone
5. Go out then launch My files app.
6. Go to Download folder on the storage/sdcard0/Download and tap .vcf file. Or if you can not find the file you are looking for, use the search function available on the My files app.
7. If this is the first time you open a .vcf file then you will be asked to confirm in Complete action using prompt. Here tap on Contact then tap on Always.
8. Select Google on the Create contact under account window to save the contact to your Gmail.
9. Done.

Well, now after you know how to save a contact that you receive via MMS messages you can stay keep in touch with this contact's person. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Save MMS Pictures

If you the one who are lucky to have had a great smarphone such as Samsung Galaxy SIII, then you must have felt the ease and sophistication that is owned by this phone. One of the conveniences that exist in this phone is the easy call and easy text feature that allows you to make a call or write a messages simply by swiping the contact to the left or to the right to access these two cool features.

See also: How to Use Easy Call and Easy Text Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to both of these features, the phone also has the ability to extract or save the images contained in MMS messages. For the record MMS is the acronym of a Multimedia Messaging Service that allows you to send messages containing multimedia objects, such as audio, video, rich text and images.

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How to save picture on MMS messages?
As written on mlivetech.com, in order to save image from MMS messages you just need to follow the easy steps below:

1. Open MMS messages which is containing the image you want to save.
2. Select Download option to download the image inside it.
3. After that message will display thumbnails from existing image.
4. Find the image that you want to save on the thumbnails displayed then hold it.
5. Select Save attachment option to save selected image.
6. Done. Now image in an MMS message that you choose has managed to save.

Well, it's easy right? Now you can save the image sent by your friends via MMS messages with ease. So, try this method useful then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add New Contact Easily

Nowadays people are required to be faster in doing many things every day, due to this reason the efficiency is an important thing to be possessed by any device that is used to support human activities, including the smartphone. That's why ease and efficiency offered by smartphones become more value at this time. As with the flagship smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy SIII, which could give you the convenience and time efficiency when using it to support your activities. One feature that shows the efficiency on this phone is the easy call and easy text features. Both of these features can save your time when making a call or write a message. All you need to do is swipe the contacts you want to the right or to the left to access these two features.

See also: How to Use Easy Call and Easy Text Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy SIII also allows you to do many things with ease, one of them is when you want to add new contacts into this phone.

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How to add new contact?
As written on thefullsignal.com, in order to add new contact into your phone you need to follow the simple steps below:

1. Go to the People app through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. On this app, type the plus symbol.
3. Tap on the Name field to enter the new contact's name.
4. Select Contact type option to specify which account you want to sync with the contacts.
5. You can add additional information of this contact in the fields provided, such as address, email, etc..
6. Tap Save when you are finished.
7. Done. You have successfully added a new contact into your phone.

Now, by knowing how to add new contacts into your Galaxy SIII, now you can stay keep in touch with them by using your mobile phones. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Auto Correct Features

Samsung Galaxy SIII has a lot of useful automatic features that is on by default in this phone, one of them is auto rotate feature. This feature will allow your phone to customize the screen view or in other words this feature will keep its screen switching between portrait and landscape view in accordance with the position of your phone.

See also: How to Set Auto Rotate On or Off on Samsung Galaxy S3

Other automated features available on this phone is auto correct. This feature will suggest you the word that might you mean and correcting it when you compose new email or new messages.

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How to set auto-correct on or off?
For some reason you may want to set it on or off. Well, you can do this with ease as usual. All you need to do is following the simple steps below, as listed on ilaks.com:

1. Go to Settings through Samsung Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Select Language and input.
3. Swipe the switch next to the Predictive Text option to the left to turn it off.
4. Or swipe the switch next to the Predictive Text option to the right to turn it back on.
5. Done.

After you know how to set it on or off, now you can customize this feature mode in accordance with your wishes and needs. When you find this feature useful then keep it on, while if you feel that this feature annoys you then you can turn it off. So, try this useful method to suit your need of it then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Connect to Windows or Mac Computer

There are several reasons that might make you have to connect your Galaxy SIII with computers, one of them when you want to load music onto your phone via Samsung's Kies software.

See also: How to load music from Kies with Samsung Galaxy S3

For beginners to connect the two devices it may be a little bit tricky, but by following the guidelines below you can do it all with ease.

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How to connect to a PC?
As written on technipages.com, in order to make your phone connect with your computer, you need to follow the simple steps below:

1. First of all, if you are Windows user you should download the USB driver for the Galaxy SIII and install it to your computer. While if you are a Mac user you do not need to install any drivers or software.
2. Connect these two devices using a micro USB cable.
3. On your phone's screen the prompt will appear informing you that you have connected to the computer.
4. Drag down the notification area and select the option you want to use for your device. The options include:
   
   • Connected as a media device -> Media device (MTP) -> Use this option if you want Windows Explorer or Mac Finder manually transfer files between PC and your phone or if you want to utilize Windows Media Player.
   • Connected as a media device -> Camera (PTP) -> Use this option if you want to use your phone as a camera.
5. Done.

In addition, you can also use Samsung's Kies software to help you when the phone is connected to your computer. You can get Samsung's Kies software free through Samsung website. Once you have installed it on your computer, then it will run automatically whenever your phone is connected to the computer. And the good news is that this software is compatible with both Windows and Mac computer. So, try this useful methods and share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Password Lock Screen

There are many ways that you can do to make your beloved Galaxy SIII to be more secure, especially from unauthorized access by using a password to unlock your phone. Moreover, this time the phone has become a device that holds a lot of important things pertaining to yourself, such as email, personal photo, etc..

See also: How to Make Samsung Galaxy S3 More Secure

Given the many functions of mobile phones today, the security of these devices is the thing you need to consider. Well, one way is to set a password for your phone.

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How to setup lock password?
As written on ilaks.com, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings through Samsung Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Security, then tap on it.
3. Select Security lock.
4. Select Password.
5. Here you can enter unlock password or pin then press on the Continue button.
6. Confirm your password by re-enter your password or pin again then press the OK button.
7. You can tick the checkbox "Lock instantly with power key" option if you want your phone lock with no wait period.
8. Or you can tick the checkbox "With swipe lock" to make your phone wait for a few seconds before it locked.
9. Click on "Lock automaticaly" then give the lock time-out limit. This will determine how long your phone waiting while idle time before its get locked.
10. Done.

Now after you set a password on your phone, each person who will access the phone will be prompted to enter a password before they can use it. This course will increase the security of your phone. So, try this useful methods and share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Ringtones from Music File on Any Folder Using Free Applications

With the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can easily download free ringtone using the free apps that are available and can be found easily through Google Play Store and then set is as your own ringtone.

See also: How to Download Free Ringtones on Samsung Galaxy S3

After you've downloaded the music you want to be used as ringtones, usually you will put the file in music or ringtone folder. Well, with a little help from a certain application you could be taking the music from any folder and set it as your ringtone.

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Currently there are many free app that you can use to help you set your own ringtone, one of them is Rings Extended. With this application, you have no longer to put the music files you want to make ringtone in a particular folder.


How to use Rings Extended to pick up the music files from any folder to set as a ringtone?
As written on webcazine.com, in order to make you able to pick your favorite music that will set as a ringtone from any folder on your phone, then you need to follow the steps below:

1. Download install Rings Extended 1.4.1 through Google Play Store.
2. Once you've installed it, go to Settings-> Sound-> Device ringtone.
3. Here you should see the Complete action using prompt.
4. Select Rings Extended then tap on Just once.
5. On Rings Extended screen, you will see a number of options that you can use to determine from anywhere you can get a music file. Some of the options available include:
   
   • Built-in ringtones-> This option will list the music files that you store in the Ringtones folder.
   • Media ringtone-> This option will list the music files that are found in all the folders in your phone.
   • Here you can also see the option to get a music file from the file manager you have installed on your phone, dropbox, etc..
6. Once you choose the option you will use, then you will be Able to pick music that you want to be a ringtone.
7. Done.

Besides being used for ringtones, this apps also can be used for notifications and individual app notification. And the good thing is though these apps are free you will not find any ads inside it. So, try this useful app on your phone then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Take Panoramic Photos Easily

Samsung Galaxy SIII comes and equipped with advanced camera that will allow you to capture HDR Photo with ease. It's mean that this camera is capable to produce images that are not overexposed or underexposed.

See also: How to Take Photos DHR using the Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to the ability to produce HDR photos, this camera also comes with some cool features that will improve the quality of the image, such as tap to focus, capture moving objects, capture panoramic photos, etc..

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Well, if you use panoramic photos feature then you will be able to capturing much wider perspective of the landscape view into a single photo. So, certainly you can imagine how beautiful the result images using the panoramic photos.


How to take panoramic photos?
As written on thefullsignal.com, to be able to use this cool feature you just need to follow the easy steps below:

1. Go to Camera app through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on the square symbol on the viewfinder screen. It usually located on the left of the screen.
3. On the pop-up camera mode list, tap on Panorama.
4. Tap the camera icon when you ready to take your first shot.
5. After that, the directional arrow will appear on the screen and you will prompt by the app to pan left or right in landscape view.
6. A guide will Appear as you pan then use this to frame your panoramic shot.
7. Just continue guiding your phone as smooth as possible then the camera will automatically capture consecutive frames.
8. When you want to stop capturing tap on Red button located on the right.
9. The camera will unify the shots into a single photos.
10. Done.

Well, now you have to know how to capture the object using the panoramic feature. So, go out and try this cool feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Forward Text Messages

When you have a Samsung Galaxy SIII as your mobile phone, then you will get a lot of new and different experiences in the use of an Android-based smartphone. This phone has many useful features that will be able to facilitate and support your activities, one of them is the easy call and easy text features. Both of these features will allow you to make calls or send messages with ease, just swipe a contact from left to right then the phone will instantly make a call, or swipe a contact from right to left to write new message that will be sent to the contact.

See also: How to Use Easy Call and Easy Text on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition you can easily write messages using easy text features, with the Samsung Galaxy SIII you will also be able to easily forward the message to a contact you want.

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How to forward text messages?
As written on technipages.com, to be able to forward messages on Galaxy SIII, you just need following the simple steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home scren.
2. Tap on the Messaging app.
3. Here you can select the messages you want to forward.
4. After you find one, tap and hold on it to guide fingr forward.
5. Tap on Forward on the Message Options that Appear on its screen.
6. You will be taken to a screen where you can send a message to a new recipient. Tap on a contact or enter new phone number in Enter recipient field.
7. You can also modify your message first before you send it.
8. Tap on the Send button to send the message when ready.
9. Done.

Well, now you have to forward a text message using the Galaxy SIII. For the record, you can only forward on individuals messages only. So, try these useful methods and share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Auto Rotate On or Off

Samsung Galaxy S3 is a great high-end smartphone that comes with a set of powerful components and various useful features. It also comes with some Motion-based software that will allow you to use motion or gesture-based features such as direct call, smart allert, tap to top, etc..

See also: How to Enable and Use Smart Motion Gestures on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition, a large screen with high resolution owned this phone will be able to provide a different experience when you are browsing the internet, playing games or watching HD Movies. And to make you more comfortable when using this phone, Samsung has pinned a cool feature called auto-rotate inside it which will keep its screen switching between portrait and landscape view in accordance with the position of your phone.

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How to turn on or off auto rotate?
As written on knowyourmobile.com, you just need to follow the simple steps below:

1. Go to Applications from Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Accessibility.
4. Here you can see an option for Auto-rotate screen. Tick the checkbox to enable it, or remove the tick if you want to disable this feature.
5. Done.

For some people this feature can help their activities while using the phone, while the others are not. Now, by knowing the method on how to turn this feature on or off, you can set it according to your needs and desires. So, try this useful method and share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Boot into Safe Mode

Samsung Galaxy SIII comes with the ability to boot in several modes, such as normal mode is the mode you normally use under normal circumstances, the download mode which allows you to download and flash ROMs and kernels on it, recovery mode which will allow you to do a factory reset , wipe data, etc..

See also: How to Boot into Recovery Mode on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to the third mode mentioned above, the phone also has the ability to boot into safe mode. This mode is usually used as a troubleshooting effort. When phones came into this mode, all installed app will be disabled. This is to ascertain whether the cause of the operating system problems experienced by phone are from installed third-party app or not.

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Well, when your phone is having problems and you want to go into safe mode to do some troubleshooting, you can do it easily. So, thanks to its opearating system which allows it all happend.


How to boot into safe mode?
As written on ilaks.com, to enable safe mode on your phone you just need to follow the simpe steps below:

1. Turn the device off.
2. Wait for a few second before you turn it on again.
3. Turn the device on again by pressing the Power button.
4. Press Volume down key when the Samsung logo appear on screen.
5. Hold Volume down key until the safe mode Appear on the lower left key.
6. Release the Volume down key.
7. Done. Now you have managed to get into safe mode.

It's easy, right? Now after you know how to boot into safe mode you can perform troubleshooting when your phone is having trouble on its operating system. To disable safe mode and boot into normal mode you just need to turn of the phone and turn it on again without having to press any others key. So, try this useful methods when you experience the problem as mentioned above and share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Open Zip or Rar Files on Gmail Messages Attachment Using Free Applications

If you have been accustomed to communicating with someone using the email then you would have been familiar with the file attachment. With this feature you can add other files on your email that will be sent. Although Gmail by default only provide atachment for picture and video, with a little help from a certain app you can add any file types on your Gmail attachments.

See also: How to Attach Any File Types on Gmail Messages with Samsung Galaxy S3

Nowadays there are a lot of File Manager app that you can use to allow you attach any files on your Gmail messages both free or paid version, one of them is the ES File Explorer. The app is free and can be found easily through Google Play Store.

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After you were installed ES File Explorer on your Galaxy SIII, then you will also be able to open the attachment that contains the zip or rar files that are sent to your email.


How to open zip or rar files attachment on Gmail?
As written on webcazine.com, here are the steps you need to do:

1. If ES File Explorer is already installed on your phone, then you simply tap the attachment to open up the zip or rar file inside it. Or if you do not already have this application you can download ES File Explorer via the Play Store and then install it on your phone by following the steps provided.
2. Tap on zip or rar files to view it with the appropriate application or you can extract it first to the folder you want.
3. If you do not get a response when tapping the attachment, then first of all you can download the attachment to the folder that you want by pressing the Save button.
4. Launch ES File Explorer then browse the folder where you save the zip or rar files that you downloaded earlier to open it.
5. Done.

It's easy, right? In addition to the methods mentioned above, you can also use other zip app available on Play Store to open the zip or rar file in your Gmail messages. So, try this useful method on your Gmail then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Insert or Remove Micro SD Card

Samsung Galaxy SIII comes with features that allow you to expand storage capacity using Micro SD Card. By adding this card in your phone, you can get the storage up to two times greater than its deafult. So, you can store any kind of data you want inside it such as your favorite music, applications, HD movies, HDR photos, etc..

See also: How to Take HDR Photos with the Samsung Galaxy S3

For some reason you may need to remove or insert it into your phone, for example, you want to replace your card with a new card. Yes, you can do this with ease, as well as other things that you can do with ease using this great phone.

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How to insert new SD Card?
As written on technipages.com, below are the steps you need to do to insert the Micro SD card into your phone:

1. Turn the device off.
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Find the location of the SD card slot on the rear of the phone, this is usually located on the right side above the battery compartment.
4. Gently slide your card into the card slot with the connector position face down. You should hear the card click as the sign that the card is properly installed.
5. Replace the rear cover of your phone.
6. Done. You have managed to insert new SD card into your phone.

How to remove the existing SD card?
For some reason you may want to remove the SD card from your phone. Well, you can also do it easily. Taken from the same source, below are the steps you need to do:

1. Turn the device off.
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Find the location of the SD card slot on the rear of the phone, this is usually located on the right side above the battery compartment.
4. Push the card gently into the slot. You should hear the card click then eject it from the slot. It will allow you to easily removed it.
5. Replace the rear cover of your phone.
6. Done. You have managed to remove existing SD card from your phone.

The two methods mentioned above are very easy to do. By knowing how to insert and remove the SD card now you can expand your phone's storage or replacing the old card with the new ones. So, try this useful method on your phone then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Make It More Secure with Three Easy Ways

Nowadays phones are not only a gadget that is used to make calls or send messages, but it has been used for many other things. For those of you who are lucky to have great smartphone named Samsung Galaxy SIII then you will be able to do many things with this phone, such as make a call in various ways, send messages, send an email, social networking, play games, take pictures, even you can take screenshot of your phone's screen and much more.

See also: How to Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S3

Given the current functions of the phone is very complex, it's very important for you to pay attention to your phone security. And you should thanks to Samsung who has been delivering a phone that allows you to do almost everything very easily, including to make your phone more secure.


How to make Samsung Galaxy SIII more secure?
Quoted from cnet.co.uk, you have several options to make your Samsung Galaxy SIII to be more secure, they are:

1. Using a screen lock
Some people may choose not to use it because they have to enter the pin before they can use it. But, for security reasons it is better if you use a screen lock on your phone because it can prevent unauthorized access.

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can customize the lock screen as your liking and of course make your phone more secure. You can also easily change the lock screen background image and determine the way you want to unlock the lock screen on your phone.

See also: How to Customize Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy S3

2. Using encryption for content on the phone and SD card
If you ever need extra security, you may be able to perform encryption on the content stored on your phone or SD Card. It would make anyone else unable to access your content without enter a master password which will be required when the phone is turned on or when SD card is mounted.

You probably would have taken more than an hour to perform the encryption and do not interrupt if it's not finished yet because it could cause you to lose some data that you have stored on your phone or on your SD Card. Although this takes time, but if security is a priority for you, then it's worth to do. You can find the encryption option in your phone by go to Settings-> Security-> Encrypt device.

3. Using remote controls
The one that makes this phone so great is because it comes with various useful features. One of them is the remote controls. This feature will allow you to determine the current locations of your phone, remotely lock and erase it. This is very useful feature if your phone is lost or stolen due to with this feature you can quickly determine the location of your phone and keep the data on your phone remains safe.

To use this feature you must first register for a Samsung account which will allow you to login to the Samsung website and use your phone remotely. It's free and you can do it quickly through your phone. Required for this process is an email address and password. To enable this go to Settings-> Security-> Remote controls.

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Well, you can use one or even all these three options mentioned above to make your beloved Samsung Galaxy SIII to be more secure. So, if your main priority is security, try it and share your experience to make your phone more secure by write them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Driving Mode

Using the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can do many things, from using it as a phone to make a call or send a messages up to use it to do the things you used to do using a desktop computer like sending emails, watch HD video, download any application etc. .

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

With so many capabilities and features inside it made this phone very attractive to many peoples. This phone even has the ability to keep you able to use this phone properly in a variety of conditions. One of the features that allow it to happen is the Driving mode. This feature allows you to stay using your phone without interrupting while you are driving.

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When you enable this feature on your Galaxy SIII, then this feature will notify incoming call and read incoming messages out loud to you so you do not have to look at your phone while driving.


How to enable or disable Driving mode?
To use this feature you must first activate it on your phone. As written on technipages.com, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap on Language and input.
4. Select Text-to-speech output.
5. Find Driving mode setting located under General then slide it to On to enable this feature and select the items you want to be read to you, or you can slide it to Off to disable this feature completely.
6. Done.

Well, now with this feature you do not have to worry to miss important calls or messages while you are driving. So, try these useful features and share your experience here through the comment below :)