Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Backup Assistant Plus Applications

We all probably agree that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a great smartphone that comes with some of the advanced technology and useful features. However, it does not mean that this phone could not have problems. Just like any other electronic device, mobile phone usage and age can also cause Galaxy SIII experiencing problems that also experienced by other phones.

See also: Common Problems with Samsung Galaxy SIII and How to Fix It Part I | Part II

One of the common problems experienced by the Galaxy SIII is random freezing. Usually this problem happens because of software problems or update operating system.

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One of the things you can do to avoid freezing is to disable backup assistant plus app on your phone. This app is useful to perform a backup on the contact and other data on your mobile phone.


How to turn on or off backup assistant plus?
As written on ilaks.com, to turn on or off this app all you need to do is following the easy steps below:

1. Go to Settings through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to the Application manager, then tap on it.
3. Select All tab.
4. Scroll to Backup assistant plus, then tap on it to switch it on or off.

It's easy, right? Now you can adjust the settings of backup assistant plus on your phone. If you find this app useful, then keep it on. But, if you find this app started giving problems on your phone, then you can turn it off. So, try this useful method 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 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 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 :)