Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Can't Delete an Additional Home Screen

An insider named Matthew has sent me an email to ask why his phone always crashing when he tried to delete additional home screen once he updated his phone to the Jelly Bean. As we all know that Samsung Galaxy SIII allows the user to add additional home screen up to seven home screen. Well, aside to make the Home screen more neat, deleting an unused home screen is one way that the user can do to manage RAM.

See also: How to Manage Internal Memory on Samsung Galaxy S3

However, if you're also experience the same problem as Matthew has, then try to check some possible ways to fix this problem as listed below:

Method #1: Delete Home screen
Try to delete Home screen using a common methods as listed below:

1. On Home screen, tap the Menu key then select Edit page, or pinch the Home screen to display all of your Home screen in a single page.
2. Tap and hold the desired Home screen you wish to delete, then drag it to the trash can icon.

Method #2: Change the animation scale value
If the first method is not works. Try to change the animation scale value under the developer option menu. Here's the step:

1. Go to Settings then select Developer option.
2. Depending on your current settings, turn off all animation scale option if previously you have set it to certain value. While if previously you have turn them off, then try to set them to certain value, such as 1x or 5x. FYI, more higher the value more slower the phone.
3. Restart the phone.
4. Once the phone is up, try to delete the desired Home screen by using the step as mentioned in the methods #1.
5. Once you finish, you can change back the animation scale value.

Method #3: Disable developer option
The third step that you can do is by disabling the developer option menu by following the steps below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Developer option.
3. Turn off the developer option by sliding the slider next to the developer option to the left.
4. Restart the phone.
5. Once the phone is up, try to delete the desired home screen by using the steps as mentioned in the methods #1.
6. Once you done, you can re-enable the developer option menu.

Method #4: Set Home screen as home page
A user in Androidcentral forum has reported that he finally be able to solve this problem by this step:

1. Pinch the Home screen to display all of your Home screen in a single page.
2. Tap the Home icon in the screen you wish to delete to set the screen as the home page, then tap and hold the screen then drag it to the trash. To delete more home screen, simply by repeating this steps.

Method #5: Clear TouchWiz Home data
The next possible step to do is by clearing the data of the TouchWiz Home. But, you should remember that this step will erase all of your Home screen settings. If you don't mind with this, then here's the step to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Find TouchWiz Home, then tap it.
5. Tap Clear data button followed by tapping OK button to confirm.
6. Restart the phone.
7. Once the phone is up, try to delete the desired Home screen by using the step as mentioned in the method #1

Method #6: Use another third-party launcher
The last step, if you don't mind, you can also try to use another third-party launcher available on Google Play Store, such as Nova launcher or ADW launcher. Lot of users said that both of them works well on their phone.


well, actually you can also perform factory reset to solve this problem, but I did not include this as one of the method to fix this problem because by doing factory reset you'll lost all of your data and settings. However, if you own another step to solve this problem, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)

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

When you're in the lock screen menu, you will see the Face and voice as one of the methods that you can use to unlock your Samsung Galaxy SIII. This method utilizes the front-facing camera to recognize your face and utilize microphones to recognize your voice command, if a face and a voice recognisable then your phone will be unlocked.


How to enable Face and voice unlock method?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Security.
3. Tap Screen lock.
4. Select Face and voice.
5. Tap the Set it up button.
6. Tap the Continue button.
7. Put your face in the dotted circle to let the phone identify your face.
8. Wait until your face is captured correctly.
9. Tap the Continue button.
10. Tap the Microphone icon.
11. Say a word or phrase you wish to use as an unlock command 4 times, then tap the Done button.
12. Select a backup option, such as a PIN or Pattern. This option will be used if your face and voice are not recognized by the phone. If you choose a PIN go to the step #13, while if you choose a pattern go to the step #14.
13. PIN as a backup option:
• Enter your PIN and then followed by tapping the Continue button.
• Re-enter your PIN to confirm and then followed by tapping the OK button.
• Tap the OK button.
14. Pattern as a backup option:
• Enter your Pattern and then followed by tapping the Continue button.
• Re-enter your Pattern and then followed by tapping the OK button.
• Tap the OK button.
15. The Face and voice unlock methods has been activated.

How to disable Face and voice unlock method?
For any reason, if you want to disable the Face and voice unlock, then kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Security.
3. Tap Screen lock.
4. Enter the PIN twice to change the lock screen settings.
5. Tap the None button. FYI, some insiders said that the None button on their phone is grayed out resulting they can't turn off the lock screen. If you're also experiencing the same problem, then feel free to visit our post to fix the None button grayed out in the link below.
   See also: How to Fix the "None" Button Grayed Out When Turn Off the Screen Lock on the Samsung Galaxy S3 
6. The Face and voice unlock has been deactivated.

Basically, this method is the same as when you use Face unlock method to unlock the phone. The difference is this method not only use your face, but also uses your voice to unlock the phone. To make this methods works well, make sure to place your face properly in front of the camera and speak your word or phrase clearly. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Organize Application in the App Menu

Lot of choices of applications available in the Google Play Store or other sources that you can install into your Samsung Galaxy SIII sometimes makes you end up with installing lot of apps to your phone. With so many apps installed, arrange the apps using the best view according to your need is one way that you can do to make you more easier when you want to access them.

See also: How to Sort Applications on the App Drawer on the Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to determine how the phone sort the app, in the app menu you can also organize them according to your liking, for example, move the app location or see the app info or else.


How to organize apps in the app drawer?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Edit.
3. To move the app, tap and hold the app then drag it to a new location.
4. To add the app to a new folder, tap and hold the app then drag it to the new folder icon. You can also add another app to this new folder by tap and hold the app then drag it to the folder.
5. To move the app to a new panel, tap and hold the app then drag it to the new panel icon.
6. To uninstall the app, tap and hold the app then drag it to the uninstall iconthen follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the selected app.
7. To view the app info, tap and hold the app then drag it to the app info icon. Here you can perform clear cache, clear data, force stop and uninstall the app.
8. Once you have done , you can tap Save to save the changes.

Well, the step above will of course be able to help you manage lots of apps by placing them in the place you want or group them per category into a folder to free up some space and make you more easier to access the app that has the similar function or category. So. hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Do Manual Pause Dialing

Maybe you've had to call someone through his office number, and you must enter the extension number after dial the regular number to speak directly with him. Well, if you often experience this situation, you might have to consider to add pauses to the contact, so you don't need to enter the additional number whenever you call him again.

See also: How to Add Pauses to an Existing Contact Numbers on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to add pauses to an existing contact, you can also do a manual pause dialing that will allow you to call a number with pauses--either a pause or a wait-- without saving it in your phone book.


How to manually add a pause or wait when make a call?
Below are the steps you need to do:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Enter the phone number using the on-screen keypad.
3. To add a pause go to the step #4, while to add a wait go to the step #5.
4. Manually add the pause:
• Tap the Menu key.
• Tap Add 2-sec pause to add a two-second pause. This will displayed as comma (,). If Necessary, you can add longer than three seconds by entering 2-sec pause twice or more.
• Enter the additional numbers.
• Tap the Call icon to call.
5. Manually add wait:
• Tap the Menu key.
• Tap Add wait to force the phone to pause the calling sequence until you enter a number or pressing a key. This will displayed as semi-colon (;).
• Enter the additional numbers.
• Tap the Call icon to call.

Basically, the step above is the same as the step when you add pause to existing contact. The different is you can do this steps without having to save the set of number or adding the pause to the contact. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add Pauses to an Existing Contact Numbers

In the Samsung Galaxy SIII, there are several ways that you can do to make a call more faster and easier by utilizing the existing features owned by this phone. For example, you can use the easy call feature that will allow you to make calls simply by swiping the contact from left to right, or you can use the speed dial that will allow you to assign a shortcut number to an existing contact number on your contact list.

See also: How to Make a Call Easier and Faster Using Existing Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another way that you can do to make a call more easier, especially if you want to make a call on the contact number that require you to type in the PIN numbers or extensions is by adding pauses in the contact so you do not need to enter the number each time you call them. You can either add a pause to stop the calling sequence for 2 seconds or adding a wait to pause the calling sequence until you enter number or pressing a key.


How to add a pause or wait to an existing contact?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap the required contact you wish to add the pauses.
3. Tap the Edit button.
4. Tap the phone number field at the position where you wish to add the pause or wait.
5. Tap the Sym key. To add pause go to the step # 6 while to add wait go to the step # 7.
6. Add pause to contact
• Tap Pause to add a two second pause. This will displayed as comma (,). For example: if the standard call in 888-444-111, but Rehan was in 234, then in Rehan's contact: 888-444-111,234
• Tap the Save button to save the changes.
• Now, when you call Rehan, your phone will wait for 2 seconds before the phone continue dialing the next set of number after comma.
7. Add wait to contact
• Tap Wait to add a wait. This will displayed as a semi-colon (;). For example, if the standard call in 888-444-111, but Rehan was in 234, then in Rehan's contact: 888-444-111;234
• Tap the Save button to save the changes.
• Now, when you call Rehan, you will be prompted with a box to enter a number or press a key to tell the phone when to continue dialing the next set of number after the semi-colon.

By knowing this step, now you can much more easier to call the persons who have phone number with extensions or you can much more easier to call the phone number which require you to type in the PIN or password, such as when you want to access a voice mail or call another automated call systems. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Google Play Store Stop Working Issue

Google Play Store is the official market for all of Android phone, including Samsung Galaxy SIII. Here you can download lot of apps or game then install them to your phone. To make you be able accessing Google Play Store, make sure you have activated your Google account on your phone.

See also: How to Access Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

As same as another apps, some problem sometimes occur in the Google Play Store app, such as Play Store has stopped working resulting you can't access them to download its contents. If you're experiencing this problem, then there are some steps that you can do to fix this.


How to fix Google Play Store not working problem?
Assuming that you get the strong signal and you have no problem with the network, then you can try some possible steps to fix this problem:
I. Check whether the Download app is disabled
The first methods that you can do is by checking whether the Download app is disabled or not. Some user said that the Download app on their phone was turned off during the update. Once they enable it they can accessing the Play Store again. Here's the step:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Scroll to the very bottom then check if the Download is labelled as disabled. If so, tap the the row and then tap Enable button to enable Download app.
5. Now, try to open Google Play Store.

II. Clear Google Play Store's Cache
If the first methods is not works, then try to clear cache of the Google Play Store app by following the steps listed below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Find Google Play Store, then tap it.
5. Tap Clear cache button.
6. Tap Force stop button followed by tapping OK button to confirm.
7. Now, try to open Google Play Store.

III. Clear Google Play Store's Cache and Data
If the first and the second methods are not works, try to clear cache and data of the Play Store by following the steps below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Find Google Play Store, then tap it.
5. Tap Clear cache button.
6. Tap Clear data followed by tapping OK button to confirm.
7. Tap Force stop button followed by tapping OK button to confirm
8. Now, try to open Google Play Store.

IV. Reset App Preferences
The last methods that you can do if all the steps above are not works is by resetting the app preferences as listed below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Swipe to the Downloaded screen.
4. Tap the Menu key then select Reset app preferences.
5. Restart the phone.
6. Once the phone is up, open the Play Store. You'll be asked if you would like to use your Google account and then tap Agree to terms.

FYI, I didn't include factory reset as one of the method to solve this problem due to this process will erase all of the data on your phone. But, if you don't mind will all of the risk, then you can do that with your own risk. However, if you know another method to solve this problem and it's not listed here then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Quickly Accessing Your Favourite Website

Nowadays we can easily get the information we want through the Internet. That's why no wonder if the easiness to do that makes Internet users growth rapidly from time to time. The growth of Internet users has also resulted in a growing number of websites present which offers a variety of information to the visitor.

As the users of the Samsung Galaxy SIII, you can utilize the stock Browser app available on this phone to browse the web and get the information you want. Usually when you use this app to browse the web, you may be met with an interesting website that you might want to visit again later. Well, here we'll discuss about some methods that you can do to make you more easier and faster to access your favourite websites by using the stock Browser app inside your precious Samsung Galaxy SIII.

1. Add to bookmarks
By adding your favourite websites to bookmark, then another time you can easily reopen the bookmarked website by tapping the bookmark icon and choose which bookmarks you want to open.
See also: How to Add and View Bookmarks on Samsung Galaxy S3

2. Create shortcut on Home screen
Create a shortcut to your favourite website on the Home screen will certainly make you more faster in accessing the website, simply by tapping the shortcut on the Home screen and it'll open up the web in the Browser app.
See also: How to Create a Website Shortcut on Samsung Galaxy S3 Home Screen

3. Set custom homepage
Set the browser homepage to your favourite websites is the next method that you can do to access the website more faster and easier. Once you set the homepage, then every time you open the browser app, then the app will open up the web page that you have previously set as the homepage.
See also: How to Set Browser Home Page on Samsung Galaxy S3

4. Access from the Internet history
The last method that you can do to access the website is through the Internet history. You can reopen the website through the available entries under the last 7 days section, last month section or most visited section.
See also: How to Find Most Visited Website List on Samsung Galaxy S3

Well, these are 4 methods that you can do to speed up accessing your favourite website. And because all of the methods mentioned above don't require you to manually entering the URL, then of course all of them will save you from the trouble of forgetting the website address that you want to visit. Even so, if you know any other method to do so and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you're willing to share it through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Home Page on Chrome Browser App

Nowadays the Internet has become a daily need for almost everyone. Due to this fact, that's why no wonder if almost all of smartphone available today has present the stock browser app inside to be able to meet the needs of their users, including the Samsung Galaxy SIII with its stock Browser app. You can use this app to browse the web, download the files, etc.

See also: How to Use the Browser App in the Samsung Galaxy S3

Although the stock Browser app has been equipped with several options that will facilitate the user while use this app, but there are some users who are not satisfied with this app and then decided to use a third-party browser app to replace it. One that has been widely used is Chrome browser app. One of the reason is that the browser is considered to be lighter and faster than the stock Browser app. Unfortunately this app does not have the option that allows you to change the homepage which will make this app open up certain web page whenever you open it. However, you can still do so with a little trick by adding certain shortcuts to the website that you already bookmarked on Chrome app to the Home screen.


How to add a website shortcut on Chrome app to Home screen?
Below are the steps you need to do:

1. Open Chrome browser app.
2. Navigate to the desired web page you wish to set as the home page by entering the URL in the address bar.
3. Tap the Menu key then tap the Star icon to bookmark the web.
4. If necessary, you can edit the bookmark's name and then save it in Mobile bookmarks.
5. Tap Save button.
6. Tap the Menu key then select Bookmarks.
7. Long tap in the required bookmark then on the pop up menu select Add to home screen.
8. The shortcut to the bookmark has been created on the home screen.
9. Later, you just need to tap the shortcut then it will load the web in the Chrome browser app. If you prompted with the "complete action using" menu, then you can set Chrome app as the default.

Indeed, this step only add certain web page shortcuts to the Home screen not set the homepage. But, at least by using the steps, now you can load the desired web page on the Chrome app every time you tap it, which is the same as how the homepage works.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Lock and Unlock Memo in S Memo App

In certain condition, you might have to write down something important for further use, for instance when you're discussing something with your friends and want to summarize the conclusion or else. Well, aside from using the paper and pen, you can also utilize S Memo app inside your Samsung Galaxy SIII to do so.

See also: How to Create New Text Memo Using S Memo on Samsung Galaxy S3

The benefit of using S Memo app to write your note is the easiness to find the required memo without having to throw you in the trouble to search the memo among other piles of paper. In addition, you can also secure your memo by locking the memo using your own lock code so the others who don't know the code will not be able to read your memo.


How to lock memo?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open S Memo app.
2. The list of your memo will displayed here.
3. Tap the Menu key then select Lock.
4. Tap the desired memo you wish to lock.
5. Tap the Done button located at the upper right corner.
6. Enter the desired lock number you wish to use to lock the memo followed by re-entering your lock number to confirm.
7. Tap Continue button.
8. The selected memo has been locked.

How to unlock locked memo?
The steps listed below will show you how to unlock memo, either temporarily or permanently unlock:

1. Open S Memo app.
2. To temporarily unlock the memo, tap the memo then enter the unlock number (the same as the lock number). Once you close the memo, then it will be locked again.
3. To permanently unlock the memo, long tap the memo then select Unlock option followed by entering the unlock code.

Well, by knowing how to lock memo, now you can secure your important memo to avoid unauthorized people reads your memo. And of course you still be able to open your memo using the unlock code anytime you want. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Get Rid the Flashing Red Border Around the Screen

One of the insider asked me why her Samsung Galaxy SIII screen displaying a grid line that follow her move. After some further investigation, it turned out that she was accidentally activate the option named show pointer location under the developer option menu.

See also : How to Show or Hide Pointer Location on Samsung Galaxy S3

Yap, the developer menu option is actually intended for the developers purposes, so if you're a basic user then better you leave them in default to avoid you experience an unexpected situations. For example, some users said that their phone displays the flashing red border around the screen and thinks that it's a problem. Apparently, this is because they were accidentally activate the strict mode option under developer option menu. The strict mode is used to inform the developers when the apps perform long operations on main thread by displaying a flashing red frame around the screen. Given the cause, so the way to fix this issue is by disabling the strict mode option.


How to disable Strict Mode?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and find the Developer option, then tap it.
3. Under the Monitoring section, uncheck the checkbox next to the Strict mode option to disable it.
4. Now, restart your phone.

Indeed, not all users are experiencing this problem, but by knowing about it, at least when you encounter this issue on your phone then you can fix it by yourself quickly and certainly you don't need to worry and think that your phone is damaged. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Remove Picasa Album from Gallery App

Aside from retrieving pictures from the photo files you saved in your device, you can also set your Samsung Galaxy SIII to retrieve pictures from another source outside the phone, for instance you can display your Facebook pictures gallery in the Gallery app. But, if you don't want the Facebook album show up there, you can set the Gallery not to display them or you can stop the device not to sync with your Facebook account.

See also: How to Remove Facebook Photos on Gallery App on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another album that might be shown in the Gallery app is Picasa album. This may happen because you have set your Google account to sync with the Picasa web album. Well, if you also don't want this album show up in your Gallery app, then you can remove them by setting the phone to stop syncing with Picasa web album.


How to remove Picasa album in Gallery app?
Below are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Account and sync.
3. Tap your Google account.
4. Uncheck the checkbox next to Sync Picasa Web albums to stop the device sync with Picasa web albums .
5. Go back to Settings menu.
6. Tap Application manager.
7. Swipe to the All screen.
8. Find the Gallery app, then tap it.
9. Tap Clear data button followed by tapping the OK button to confirm clearing the data. You don't need to worry, this process will not make you lose any picture.
10. Now, you can try to open the Gallery app and let it to refresh. The Picasa album should not appear in the Gallery app.

For the record, this steps only stop the sync process between the device and Picasa web albums to make the Gallery not displaying the Picasa album. All of photos that you already synced with the Picasa web albums still remain there. You can access them through the Picasa web from the Browser app. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Save a Draft Text Message in Messaging App

If you're the one who frequently send text messages to many peoples with a similar format, then create a text message template would be very helpful for you. Fortunately, the Messaging app in the Samsung Galaxy SIII allows you to do so. Other times, you can use a text template that you created as your message and then send it to the contacts you wish to send the message with. If necessary, you can also tailor it first before you send it.

See also: How to Create and Send Text Message Using Text Message Templates in Samsung Galaxy S3

Besides allowing you to create a text message template, you can also save your text messages as draft which will allow you to send them next time to the desired contact.


How to save a text message as draft?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Messaging app.
2. Tap the New messages icon to create new text messages.
3. Enter the desired recipient number or you can tap the Contact icon to find the number you want to send a message with.
4. Tap the required contact.
5. Tap the Done button.
6. Tap on the Enter messages field, and then type your own message here by using the virtual keyboard.
7. Tap the Back key to save the message to draft.
8. The message will show up in the Messaging list and labelled as Drafts.
9. If you want to see all of your draft messages, tap the Menu key then select Draft messages option.

By knowing how to save text messages to draft, now you can compose your text message then save it to send later. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Remove Facebook Photos on Gallery App

By default, the Gallery app will show you all the photo and video files that you save on your device, either in the phone memory or the SD card. In addition, you can also display pictures from another source outside the phone, for example you can display your Facebook gallery pictures, simply by syncing your phone with your Facebook gallery. For some users this will help them because they can see their Facebook photos directly through the Gallery app.

See also: How to Display Facebook Albums and Photos in Gallery app in Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, for other users, Facebook albums and photos that appear in the Gallery app are very annoying them, especially for those who accidentally sync the phone with their Facebook gallery. Unfortunately, some of them said that they have difficulties when trying to delete Facebook photos from Gallery app, not as easy as when they show them up on Gallery app.


How to remove Facebook pictures gallery ?
If you're also experiencing this issue and have not found the solution, then here I'll show you two methods that you can do to fix this problem. Well, here they are:
I. Filtering content on Gallery app
The first methods that you can do is by setting the content you like to show in the Gallery app. Here's the step:

1. Open Gallery app.
2. Tap the Menu key then select View by option.
3. On the pop up menu select Content in device option. when the radio button next to the option shows green means the option is selected.
4. Now, the Gallery app will only show the pictures and videos you have saved in your device.

II. Clear the app data and remove Facebook account
The second method is by clearing the Facebook and Gallery app data followed by removing Facebook account then sign in back into your Facebook account. Here the complete steps to do so:

1. Clear Facebook and Gallery App Data.
• Go to Settings.
• Tap Application manager.
• Swipe to the All screen.
• Find a Facebook app, then tap it.
• Tap Clear Data button followed by clicking the OK button to confirm clearing the data.
• Tap Back button.
• Find Gallery app, then tap it.
• Tap Clear Data button followed by clicking the OK button to confirm clearing the data.
2. Remove Facebook account from sync settings.
• Go to Settings.
• Tap Accounts and sync.
• Tap your Facebook account.
• Tap the Remove account button followed by clicking the Remove account button to confirm deleting your Facebook account.
3. Sign in back into Facebook
• Open Facebook app.
• Sign in back to your Facebook by entering your user name and password.
• Once you're in the sync settings screen, make sure not to check any syncing of pictures option.
4. Now, Open Gallery app from the app drawer.
5. The Facebook gallery should no longer appear on the Gallery app.

You can use one of two methods mentioned above to remove Facebook photos from Gallery app. For the record, the first method only serves to filter the content that is displayed on your Gallery with Facebook gallery keep in sync with your phone, while the second method will completely deleting Facebook photo from the Gallery app and will not sync the Facebook gallery with your phone. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Get Out from Incognito Mode

Incognito mode is one of feature available inside Browser app in Samsung Galaxy SIII. When you browse the web under the incognito mode, then the page won't appear in the browser history, the download files won't appear in the download history and the cookies will wiped out once you closed the page. Browse the page under this mode of course will help you if you want to access something important or a sensitive data without having to leave any trace.

See also: How to Use Incognito Feature on Browser App in Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from the advantage, some of users said that once they turned on this mode or accidentally get in into this mode, they have difficulties to get out from there.


How to get out from incognito mode?
If you're also have the difficulty to do so, then you can follow the step listed below:

1. Open Browser app.
2. If you're in incognito mode, tap the Thumbnails of active browser windows icon.
3. Here you should see the plus (+) icon and the Incognito icon.
4. Find the incognito tab that's open, then tap the Red minus button on the top right of the tab to get back to the regular mode.
5. Tap the Bookmark icon .
6. You can choose to tap either the History or Saved pages.
7. Tap and hold an entry from the list to get the pop up menu.
8. Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry as the new homepage.
9. Now, try to close the app then open it again.
10. The browser will load the new homepage in a regular mode.

Well, your thought might be right, the step mentioned above actually not removing the incognito completely, but this will allow you to switch between the incognito and the regular mode, as well as prevent you to enter the incognito mode each time you open the Browser app. However, if you know another methods to do so and they are not listed here, then I'll appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use the Incognito Feature in the Browser App

As one of pre-installed app in Samsung Galaxy SIII, You can directly use the Browser app without having to install it first. You can use this app to browse the web, read online magazine, etc. By default, the app will record all of your browsing activities to help you more easier to track what you have searched before. But, if you don't want to keep them, you can easily remove them from there. As we all know that lot of caches will make the browser run more slower and heavier.

See also: How to Clear Cache and Delete Internet Browsing History on Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from manually clearing the histories, you can also utilize incognito feature inside this app which will make the page you open will not appear in the browser history after you close the page. This of course will useful if you want to browse any web page without leaving any trace.


How to use incognito mode?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Browser app.
2. Tap Thumbnails of active browser windows iconlocated in the upper right corner.
3. To use incognito mode, tap the Incognito iconin the upper right corner.
4. The incognito page will opened and explained in the screen. The page will marked with the incognito icon in the left of address bar.
5. Now, you're ready to browse the webs by typing in the URL in the address bar to navigate the web you wish to visit. While you using this mode, all of the webs you open will no longer appear in the Browser history, the files downloaded will not record in the download histories and cookies will not be saved once you closed the page.
6. To use the regular mode, tap Thumbnails of active browser windows icon and then select a web page which is not using the incognito feature.

By knowing how to use incognito feature, now you can make the browser app not to record your browsing activities which means you have no need to clear the browser cache and history manually as what you do when you use a regular mode. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Wrong Display in the Messaging App Icon in the Home Screen

Messaging app is one of pre-installed apps on the Samsung Galaxy SIII which is presented to meet the user needs to send a message, either text or multimedia messages. Usually, when you get a new message you will get a notification in the status bar, and if you see the Messaging app icon in the Home screen, it will be marked with a certain number that indicates the number of unread messages. In certain case, some users experienced wrong display in their Messaging app icon. The Messaging app icon marked with number but when they open it there's no unread messages.


How to solve wrong display in Messaging app icon?
AFAIK, there are two possible ways to fix this problem. Here they are:
I. Disable the option Do not keep activities
The first methods is by checking the Do not keep activities option to see whether it's enabled. If so, you need to disable it by following the steps listed below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Developer options, then tap it.
3. Uncheck the checkbox next to the Do not keep activities option to disable this option.
4. Now, restart the phone.
5. Once the phone is waked up, the wrong displays on Messaging app icon should be fixed.

II. Remove the Messaging app icon then add it again
Yes, you can also fix this problem by removing the Messaging app icon and then add it again to your Home screen. Then the marked number in Messaging app icon should be removed.
See also: How to Add or Remove App on Home Screen on Samsung Galaxy S3


Well, these are two methods that I've know to fix this problem. If you have your own methods and it's not listed here, then I'll appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Display Facebook Albums and Photos in Gallery

Gallery app is one of the stock app available on Samsung Galaxy SIII which will allow you to view photos and play back videos. All of photos and videos with supported file types that you have saved or downloaded inside your phone or SD card will be displayed here, including the picture you have saved from your Facebook account to your phone.

See also: How to Save Pictures from Facebook Account to Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from manually save the picture from your Facebook account, you can also set the phone to display your Facebook albums and photos on your Gallery app by syncing your Facebook gallery.


How to sync Facebook gallery?
To do so, kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Account and sync.
3. Tap your Facebook account name you wish to sync its gallery.
4. Tick the checkbox next to Sync Gallery option.
5. Once the sync process is completed, you should see the album synced marked with Facebook logo on your Gallery.

Well, by doing this step, now you can view your Facebook albums and photos directly through your Gallery app. But, you should note that it will slow down the device during the sync process, especially if your Facebook account has lot of pictures to sync.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Sync with Blackberry Contacts

Before Android smartphones dominate the market, you may have been familiar with the Blackberry smartphone. The ability to send and receive email at that time, as well as the Blackberry Messenger services (BBM) make this smartphone to get their own place. Now, when the smartphone market flooded with Android phones, lot of Blackberry users decide to migrate to Android smartphone, including the Samsung Galaxy SIII.

If you are one of Blackberry users who decide to migrate to the Samsung Galaxy SIII, you might also want to migrate the data from your Blackberry to your shiny Samsung Galaxy SIII. One of the important data you might want to migrate is the contacts. Luckily, you can easily transfer your Blackberry contacts to your new Samsung Galaxy SIII.


How to transfer Blackberry contacts to Samsung Galaxy S3?
Basically, there are 3 steps you need to do, first of all you need to export contacts from your Blackberry as .csv file, import .csv file into Gmail contacts and followed by syncing them with your phone. Well, here they are:
Export Blackberry contacts

1. On your computer or laptop, open the Blackberry desktop software and connect the device.
2. Click Organizer menu in the left side of the screen.
3. Click the Configure settings button.
4. On the pop-up window select the Address Book option , then in the following pop up windows select ASCII exporter/importer option to generate .csv contact files as this type of file is allowed to import on the Gmail contacts.
5. Select One way sync from device, then save the file with .csv extension to export the contact to .csv file. Select the files as the targets and the setup will finish.
6. Now you'll see in the Organizer menu the checkbox in the left side of the Address Book option is ticked.
7. Click the Sync button located at the bottom right corner to start exporting.
8. Click Yes button to confirm exporting contacts.
9. The app will count the number of contact being exported, if the number is correct then click the Yes button to finish exporting.

Import exported .csv file into Gmail contacts

1. On your computer launch the web browser by clicking the browser icon on the desktop or access it through the Start button then all programs.
2. On the browser address bar type gmail.com to navigate to Gmail and then sign in using your Google account associated with your device.
3. On your Gmail, click Contacts.
4. Click More.
5. In the drop down menu select Import.
6. Click Choose File to select the .csv file that you've just exported from your Blackberry.
7. Click the Import button.
8. Finish. Now, the .csv file has been imported into your Gmail contacts.
9. Sign out from gmail.com

Sync Gmail contacts with the Samsung Galaxy S3

1. On your Galaxy SIII, go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap Accounts and sync.
4. Tap your Google account.
5. Here you can choose what you would like to sync by ticking the checkbox next to the option or you can tick all the options displayed on your screen, then tap Sync now button to synchronize the contacts.
6. Finish. Now your imported contacts Blackberry has been synced with your Galaxy SIII.
7. If you have not activated your Google account on your phone, then you need to activate it first to allow your phone to sync your phone with your Gmail contacts.
   See also: How to Activate Google Account on Samsung Galaxy S3

Well, by knowing these steps, now you can easily transfer your Blackberry contacts to your Samsung Galaxy SIII. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Sync with iPhone Contacts

Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great Android-based smartphone which offering modern looks and advanced features for their users. That's why no wonder if so many people end up deciding to choose this phone as their devices. Even, there are some cross-platform smartphone users, such as the iPhone users from Apple whom decided to switch to use the Samsung Galaxy SIII.

Well, if you're one of them, while you use iPhone as your device, you might have been familiar to use iCloud to backup your data, including your iPhone contacts. The good news, you can easily transfer your iPhone contacts that you already backup to iCloud to your Samsung Galaxy SIII .


How to transfer iPhone contacts from iCloud to your Samsung Galaxy S3?
First you need to export your iPhone contact as .vrf file then import this file into your Gmail contacts followed by syncing them with your phone. Well, here are the steps to do so:
On your PC or laptop

1. Launch web browser by clicking the Browser icon on the desktop or access it through Start button then All program.
2. On the browser address bar type icloud.com to navigate to iCloud and then sign in using your Apple ID.
3. Select Contacts.
4. Click the Settings (cogwheel) icon located at the bottom left corner.
5. On the pop up menu select the Select All option.
6. Click the Settings (cogwheel) icon again and then on the pop up menu select Export to export contacts into a .vrf file.
7. Sign out from icloud.com
8. Now, in the browser address bar type gmail.com to navigate to Gmail and then sign in using your Google account associated with your device.
9. On your Gmail, click Contacts.
10. Click More.
11. In the drop down menu select Import.
12. Click Choose File to select the .vrf file that you've just exported from iCloud.
13. Click the Import button.
14. Finish. Now, the .vrf file has been imported into your Gmail contacts.
15. Sign out from gmail.com

On your Samsung Galaxy S3
Follow the steps listed below to sync your Gmail contacts with your phone:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Accounts and sync.
3. Tap your Google account.
4. Here you can choose what would you like to sync by ticking the checkbox next to the option or you can tick all the options displayed on your screen, then tap Sync now button to synchronize the contacts.
5. Finish. Now your imported iPhone contacts has been synced with your Galaxy SIII.
6. If you have not activated your Google account on your phone, then you need to activate it first to allow your phone to sync your Gmail contacts with your phone.
   See also: How to Activate Google Account on Samsung Galaxy S3

Well, after knowing the steps as mentioned above, now you can easily import your saved iPhone contacts in iCloud to your shiny Samsung Galaxy SIII. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Clear Youtube Search History with 2 Easy Ways

As we all know that Youtube is the most popular video-sharing website today which will allow the users to upload, view and share their videos with everyone or with certain person only. In Samsung Galaxy SIII you'll find the Youtube app as one of the stock apps. So, if you already activated your Google account on your phone, then you can directly use this app.

See also: How to Use Youtube App on Samsung Galaxy S3

By default, Youtube app will record your search histories to helps you more easier to track what you have searched before. But, in certain case you might be don't want the app to do so or you don't want others knows your Youtube search histories. Luckily, there some methods to do so, you can see the two of them as listed below.


First method: Clear search history through the Youtube settings menu
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Youtube app.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. Tap Search.
4. Tap Clear search history option to erase the existing Youtube search histories, and then tap OK button to confirm erasing the histories.
5. You can also tick the check box next to Never remember history option to tell the app not to remember your search history in the future.

Second method: Clear Youtube search history by clearing the application data
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Scroll down to find the Youtube app, then tap it.
5. Tap Clear data button, and then tap OK button to confirm clearing the app data.

For the record, the second methods will only erase the history and once you use the Youtube app to search video then it will start to record your history again. So, if you wish to erase the history and set the app to not record them, then you can use the first method to do so. Well, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Switch Between Installed Home Launcher App

One of tweak to speed up the performance of the Samsung Galaxy SIII is by changing the default launcher with others. There are many launcher available in Google Play Store--said Nova launcher app, ADW launcher app, etc-- that you can choose which one best suits your needs. But, better you read the review first to see if the launcher is work well or not.

See also: How to Make Samsung Galaxy S3 Faster with 5 Simple Tweaks

Once you find the appropriate launcher, you can just install it on your phone. Once the installation is completed you will be presented with the option to choose between the default TouchWiz and your newly installed launcher. This menu also will allow you to set the default launcher or choose which one you will use.


How to change the home launcher?
In this example assumes that you have set the third-party launcher app as the default. The following are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application Manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Tap the newly installed launcher app.
5. Tap Clear default button.
6. Tap Home button, then you'll see the "Complete action using" menu allows you to set the default launcher and choose which the installed launcher you wish to use.

Well, above is the steps to switch between the installed launcher is on the phone through the settings menu. You can also use another third party app through the Google Play Store, such as Home switcher / manager app to switch between installed launcher app on your phone. So, Hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Switch Between Installed Keyboard Application

The good thing on Samsung Galaxy SIII is whenever you're not satisfied with the stock one then you can choose and install various another third party app from the Google Play Store. For instance, you could install another third party keyboard app to get the things you want that doesn't exist in the stock keyboard app.

See also: How to Install Third Party Keyboard App on Samsung Galaxy S3

And, the best part of it is that once you have installed another keyboard app you can easily switch between the installed keyboard app on your phone allows you to choose and use which the keyboard you want by changing the input method.


How to change the input method?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open the app that need you to use keyboard, such as Messaging app.
2. Tap the keyboard icon in the notification bar.
3. Drag down the notification panel.
4. Tap Choose input method.
5. Here you can see the pop up menu contains of all installed keyboard app on your phone.
6. Tap the desired keyboard app you wish to use.

It's easy to do. By knowing this step, now you can easily change and use which the installed keyboard app you want to use. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install Third Party Keyboard Application

Samsung Galaxy SIII has come with the stock keyboard which is equipped with some features to facilitate your typing activities, such as auto capitalization option which will automatically capitalize the first letter of sentence.

See also: How to Enable or Disable Auto Capitalization on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, some users and insiders have said that in certain conditions they were not satisfied enough with the stock keyboard. Some of them said that the auto correct feature is not accurate and else. If you're also experiencing the same with them, then you might want to consider to install another third party keyboard app from the Google Play Store that suit your needs.


How to install third party keyboard app?
To do so kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Find the desired third party keyboard app you wish to install from the Google Play Store, then install it to your phone.
2. Once the installation is completed, go to Settings.
3. Tap Language and input.
4. Here you should see your newly installed keyboard app as the option under Keyboard and input methods section.
5. Tap the check box in the left side of your newly installed keyboard app to enable this keyboard.
6. Tap Default.
7. You should see a pop up menu appears contains with all installed keyboard app on your phone.
8. Tap the newly installed keyboard app to set it as the default keyboard.

Well, there are various keyboard app available on the Google Play Store, so you can choose which the best one you like to use. But, it's not hurt if you read the review first to make sure that the app is work well. So, if you're not satisfied with the stock keyboard app then which the keyboard are you using now?

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Remove Number from Spam List

On Samsung Galaxy SIII there are several ways that you can do to block certain contacts so they can't send you a message, one of which is by entering the number you want to block into the spam list.

See also: How to Register Number as Spam on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, in certain condition you might have several reasons that make you want to remove the number from the spam list and allow the number to send you a message again, for instance when you accidentally have entered the number into the spam list and want to remove them from there.


How to remove number from the spam list?
Kindly follow the steps listed below to do so:

1. Open Messaging app.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. If required, tap Spam settings option to enable it.
4. Tap Register number as spam.
5. Tap and hold the desired number you wish to remove from the spam list.
6. Tap Delete.
7. Tap the OK button to confirm removing number from the list.

By knowing how to remove the number from the spam list, now you can allow the number you have blocked to send a message to you. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Send a Message to the Recent Call

In the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can see the list of all the recent calls through Logs tab under Phone app. From here, you can do several things, such as redial the recent call or save unsaved number into your phone book.

See also: How to Dial and Save a Recent Call or Number on Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from dialing or saving the recent calls, you can also send a message to them. Of course this will give you another way to send a message with this phone.


How to send message to recent call?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Logs tab.
3. The list of recent calls will be displayed here.
4. Swipe the desired contacts you wish to send a message to the left.
5. Write your message in the text field by using the virtual keyboard.
6. Tap Send button to send the message.

As we know that we can send a message with several methods available on this phone. By knowing this steps, at least now you have one more way to do so. So. hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off the Microphone on Active Call

By using the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can make a call with several methods available. You can choose which one that best suit you. You can also utilizing the existing features to help you more faster and easier when making a call using this phone.

See also: 3 Features on Samsung Galaxy S3 to Make a Call Faster and Easier

While you're on call, you can utilize some option available. One of them is the option to switch the microphone off to mute the call.


How to mute the call?
To do so, kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. While you're on an active call, tap Mute icon.
2. The Mute icon now appears green which means the microphone is turned off. Now, the person you call will not be able to hear your voice.
3. Tap the Mute icon again to turn on the microphone. The Mute icon now appears gray which means the microphone is turned on and the person you call will be able again to hear your voice.

By knowing how to switch the microphone on or off, now you can set it according to your need. For instance, when you don't want the person on the phone hearing your voice when you wish to say something to other person in the room, then you can switch the microphone off. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Know Total Call Duration

On Samsung Galaxy SIII you can find out all the history calls by using the Logs menu under Phone app. Here you can see the history of incoming calls, outgoing calls and missed calls. Next, you can either delete all the logs to free up your phone's storage or save some new numbers are not listed in your phone book.

See also: How to Save Recent Calls on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to provide you the information about the call histories, here you can also get information about the call duration for the last calls, incoming calls, outgoing calls and the total of all calls.


How to find total call duration?
To do so, kindly do as follows:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Logs tab.
3. Tap the Menu key then select Call duration.
4. Here you can see the total call duration, either voice or video call.
• Last call: This will show you the total length of time for the last call.
• Dialed calls: This will show you the total length of time for all outgoing calls you have made.
• Received calls: This will show you the total length of time for all incoming calls you have received.
• All calls: This will show you the total length of time for all incoming and outgoing calls.
5. To reset all these times, tap the Menu key then select Reset.

For some peoples, knowing the duration of the calls they have done is something quite important. So, by knowing how to do it using the steps above, you can now easily get information about the total call duration on your Samsung Galaxy SIII.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add Photo to Contact

In Samsung Galaxy S3 you can easily add new contact to stay keep in touch with them through My People app or directly trough your Contacts app then saved it to your SIM or phone storage.

See also: How to Add Contact on Samsung Galaxy S3

Here you can also add photo to the required contact to personalize them. But, you should remember that you can do this only with the contact that you've saved on your phone, not the SIM. Well, there are two ways you can do to assign a photo to the contact: through Contacts app or through Gallery app.


How to add photo to contact through Contacts app?
Here are the steps you need to do if you want to set photo to contact through Contact app:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap the required contact you wish to add a photo.
4. Tap the Edit icon to edit the contact.
5. Tap on the blank contact image.
6. Now you will see two options available on pop up menu. They are:
• Image: Select this option if you want to use image from your Gallery as photo contact.
• Take picture: Select this option if you want to take the picture using camera then use it as photo contact.
7. Tap Done button.
8. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.
9. Finish. Now you have managed to add photo to the selected contact through Contacts app.

How to add photo to contact through Gallery app?
While if you want to set photo to contact through Gallery app, then kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Gallery.
3. Go to the required folder where you save the photo you want to add to contact.
4. Tap the required photo.
5. Tap the Menu key.
6. On pop up menu select Set as.
7. Tap Contact Photo.
8. Tap the required contact you wish to add its photo.
9. Tap Done button.
10. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.
11. Finish. Now you have managed to add photo to the selected contact through Gallery apps.

By knowing how to add photo to contact in two different methods, now you can do it using one of the methods mentioned above that best suits you. So, hope it helps :)

Edited: Nov, 3rd 2013

Samsung Galaxy S3 : How to Assign Different Message Tone in Different Contact

Some insiders asked me through the comments they leave in a couple of articles on this blog about how to set a different message tone for each contact so they could hearing a different message tone when receiving an incoming message from different contact. Unfortunately the stock messaging app on the Samsung Galaxy SIII does not provide the option to do so, you can only set the same message tone for all contacts.

See also: How to Change the Message Tone on Samsung Galaxy S3

Well, let's thanks to the Google Play Store as the official market for Android phones which provide you many choices of the applications to fill the shortage in stock applications. For example, in this case you can set a different message tone for each contact using a third-party messaging apps that you can get on the Play Store .


How to set different message tone for each contact?
As an example, we will use the Handcent SMS app to do so:

1. Download install Handcent SMS app through the Play Store.
2. Once the installation is completed, launch the app.
3. All the conversation in the stock messaging app will be automatically retrieved on this app.
4. Tap the desired message from certain contact you wish to change the message tone.
5. Tap the Menu key then select Personalization.
6. Tap Notification settings.
7. Tap Notification sound.
8. Select the desired message tone, either from the default tones or from your own music or tones.
9. Tap OK button to save the changes.

So simple to do, right? Now, you can easily assign different message tone on each contact. As a note, you can only set the message tone to a contact who has been sent you a message. So, hope this helps :)