An insider has leave her comment here to ask about why she can't turn on ripple effect on her Samsung Galaxy Grand, though her phone had the option to do so. She said that the option is grayed out resulting she can't change the option, in this case she can't turn on the ripple effect as she wants. Well, due to this blog usually discusses about Samsung Galaxy SIII, then here I'll share about how to fix this problem in this phone. However, I believe that this steps also can be applied to another Samsung Galaxy devices, including with the Samsung Galaxy Grand.
How to fix grayed out the ripple effect option?
Basically, this problem is occurs when your phone use live wallpaper. Live wallpaper usually will deactivate the ripple effect, though you have activate it before. So, the possible way to fix this problem is by changing the wallpaper on your phone to the static one. You can either use the default static wallpaper from the Samsung or use your own picture as the wallpaper.
See also: How to Change Lock Screen Background Image on Samsung Galaxy S3
Once you change the wallpaper to the static, then try to restart your phone. Once the phone is turned on, you can try to turn on the ripple effect. If you don't know how to do so, you can get the steps in the link below.
See also: How to Turn On Ripple Effect on Samsung Galaxy S3
Finally, let me know if you own another tips to fix this problem by dropping them through the comment below. So, hope this helps :)
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Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Wi-Fi Always Turn Off When the Phone is Sleep
An insider named Nicola has sent me an email and ask me why the Wi-Fi on his Samsung Galaxy SIII is always turn off whenever the phone is sleep. The Wi-Fi will on again whenever he wake up the phone and put in password. Well, if you're also experience the same problem or if you want to keep the Wi-Fi always on while the phone is sleep for any reason, then below are some things you need to do in your phone.
1. Set the phone to keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
The first thing you need to do is by setting the Wi-Fi to always on. If you don't know how to do so, you can see the steps in the link below.
See also: How to Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep on Samsung Galaxy S3
2. Turn off Power Saver or Battery Saver app
If you already set the Wi-Fi to always on --as happen on Nicola's case-- but the Wi-Fi still off when the phone is sleep, then try to check whether you have installed any other app related with power saving or battery saver. Most of these apps will turn off the Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the phone is sleep to save the power as much as possible. If you have any of them, then try to turn off them to let the Wi-Fi on when the phone is sleep.
Well, these are two possible ways that you can do to avoid the Wi-Fi turn off while the phone is sleep. However, if you own another ways to fix this problem then I'll really appreciate if you're willing to share them through the comment below :)
1. Set the phone to keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
The first thing you need to do is by setting the Wi-Fi to always on. If you don't know how to do so, you can see the steps in the link below.
See also: How to Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep on Samsung Galaxy S3
2. Turn off Power Saver or Battery Saver app
If you already set the Wi-Fi to always on --as happen on Nicola's case-- but the Wi-Fi still off when the phone is sleep, then try to check whether you have installed any other app related with power saving or battery saver. Most of these apps will turn off the Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the phone is sleep to save the power as much as possible. If you have any of them, then try to turn off them to let the Wi-Fi on when the phone is sleep.
Well, these are two possible ways that you can do to avoid the Wi-Fi turn off while the phone is sleep. However, if you own another ways to fix this problem then I'll really appreciate if you're willing to share them through the comment below :)
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:
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:
Method #3: Disable developer option
The third step that you can do is by disabling the developer option menu by following the steps below:
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:
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:
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 :)
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:
- 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.
- 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:
- Go to Settings then select Developer option.
- 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.
- Restart the phone.
- Once the phone is up, try to delete the desired Home screen by using the step as mentioned in the methods #1.
- 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:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Developer option.
- Turn off the developer option by sliding the slider next to the developer option to the left.
- Restart the phone.
- Once the phone is up, try to delete the desired home screen by using the steps as mentioned in the methods #1.
- 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:
- Pinch the Home screen to display all of your Home screen in a single page.
- 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:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Application manager.
- Swipe to the All screen.
- Find TouchWiz Home, then tap it.
- Tap Clear data button followed by tapping OK button to confirm.
- Restart the phone.
- 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 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:
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:
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:
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:
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 :)
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:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Application manager.
- Swipe to the All screen.
- 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.
- 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:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Application manager.
- Swipe to the All screen.
- Find Google Play Store, then tap it.
- Tap Clear cache button.
- Tap Force stop button followed by tapping OK button to confirm.
- 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:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Application manager.
- Swipe to the All screen.
- Find Google Play Store, then tap it.
- Tap Clear cache button.
- Tap Clear data followed by tapping OK button to confirm.
- Tap Force stop button followed by tapping OK button to confirm
- 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:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Application manager.
- Swipe to the Downloaded screen.
- Tap the Menu key then select Reset app preferences.
- Restart the phone.
- 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 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:
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 :)
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:
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and find the Developer option, then tap it.
- Under the Monitoring section, uncheck the checkbox next to the Strict mode option to disable it.
- 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 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:
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 :)
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:
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down to Developer options, then tap it.
- Uncheck the checkbox next to the Do not keep activities option to disable this option.
- Now, restart the phone.
- 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 Fix No Microphone Button on Keyboard
Because the Samsung Galaxy SIII is not equipped with a physical keyboard, that's why Samsung has included a virtual keyboard inside it that will help your writing activities, such as when you compose a text message or email. By default, this phone use the QWERTY keyboard as you can see in your PC or laptop's keyboard. This keyboard allows you to enter letters, numbers, characters and symbols .
See also: How to Use the Virtual Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S3
In addition to manually typing using the virtual keyboard, you can also use the voice dictation feature available on this phone that will allow your phone to translate your voice into text when composing a text messages or email. All you need to do is tapping the Mic key on the keyboard to start voice dictation. Sounds easy, right? But, there are some users said that they have no mic icon on their keyboard and have no idea how to get it back. Well, if you're experiencing the same problem with them, better you check the steps below.
How to get back the mic button in the keyboard ?
To solve no mic button on your keyboard issue, kindly do as follows:
By knowing the steps, now you can Easily put the mic icon on your virtual keyboard and use it to perform voice dictation. So, hope this helps :)
See also: How to Use the Virtual Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S3
In addition to manually typing using the virtual keyboard, you can also use the voice dictation feature available on this phone that will allow your phone to translate your voice into text when composing a text messages or email. All you need to do is tapping the Mic key on the keyboard to start voice dictation. Sounds easy, right? But, there are some users said that they have no mic icon on their keyboard and have no idea how to get it back. Well, if you're experiencing the same problem with them, better you check the steps below.
How to get back the mic button in the keyboard ?
To solve no mic button on your keyboard issue, kindly do as follows:
- Open the app that use the keyboard, such as Messaging app.
- Tap in the Enter text field to display the keyboard.
- Tap and hold the Settings icon on your keyboard until you see a pop-up menu appears.
- Without releasing your finger, swipe your finger to the Mic icon.
- Now, you have a mic icon on your keyboard.
By knowing the steps, now you can Easily put the mic icon on your virtual keyboard and use it to perform voice dictation. So, hope this helps :)
Samsung Galaxy S3 : How to Fix No Notifications Tone when Receiving Incoming Message or Email
One of the insider (how I call the inside-galaxy's visitors) named Mr. Walsh was wrote an email to me and asked why his Samsung Galaxy SIII not play a tone when receiving an incoming message or email, eventhough he had set the message tone and email tone on his phone. Well, if you're also experiencing the same problem with him, then there are a few things that you should check on your phone to solve this problem. Here they are:
Well, these are six common things that may cause your phone doesn't play the tone when receiving an incoming message or email. However, if you own another tip and trick to solve this problem and it's not listed here, then you can share it through the comments below :)
- Make sure your phone is not in the silent mode, check this by going to Settings> Sound> Ensure the Silent mode is turned off.
- Make sure you have ticked the Notification option under Messaging app settings.
- Make sure you have ticked the Email Notification option under your Email account settings.
- Make sure you have adjusted the volume so you can hear the tone of an incoming message or email, check this by going to Settings> Sound> Volume> adjust the Notifications volume bar to the right to increase of the volume.
- Check whether you have enabled blocking mode on your phone, check this by going to Settings> Blocking Mode> (if blocking mode is enabled) then make sure the Disable notifications option is not checked .
See also : How to Customize Option on Blocking Mode on Samsung Galaxy S3 - If your Samsung Galaxy SIII running with the Android Jelly Bean, make sure you have checked Show Notifications in Messaging app and Email app. Do this thing by going to Settings> Application Manager> Go to the app (Messaging and email)> tick the box next to Show Notifications.
Well, these are six common things that may cause your phone doesn't play the tone when receiving an incoming message or email. However, if you own another tip and trick to solve this problem and it's not listed here, then you can share it through the comments below :)
Samsung Galaxy S3 : How to Fix the "None" Button Grayed Out When Turn Off the Screen Lock
Some visitors of the inside-galaxy who visit the article about turning the screen lock off have left their comments there. Some of them said that they could not turn off the screen lock because the "None" button is disabled or grayed out.
See also: How to Turn Off Screen Lock on Samsung Galaxy S3
If you're also experiencing the same problem, the None button grayed out, then in this article I will summarize some steps that you can take to resolve this issue. But whatever the case, it would be much more easier if you first do your own investigate and know roughly what the causes, so you will be easier to find the solution, because there is no one who know the device better than you. Well, here they are:
These points mentioned above are some general things that you can do to resolve this problem. This may be works on some users, and may be not for others. However, if you have another tip or trick to resolve this issue and it's not listed here, then you can share them through the comments below.
See also: How to Turn Off Screen Lock on Samsung Galaxy S3
If you're also experiencing the same problem, the None button grayed out, then in this article I will summarize some steps that you can take to resolve this issue. But whatever the case, it would be much more easier if you first do your own investigate and know roughly what the causes, so you will be easier to find the solution, because there is no one who know the device better than you. Well, here they are:
- Clear credential in your phone by going to Settings> Security> Clear credentials. If it not works, then go to the next steps .
- Check whether you have installed an application that requires you to activate the screen lock on your phone, for example FoxFi app. If so, remove the application if you're no longer use them. If you still want to keep the application, then you might want to use the pattern methods for simplicity.
- Check whether there are settings in the phone that requires you to activate the screen lock. The one that I know is when you turn on the option to encrypt the SD card then the None button will be disabled and you're only allowed to use a pattern, PIN or password to unlock the screen. If this is the causes, disable the option to re-enable the None button. If not, you might want to use the pattern methods for simplicity.
- Check whether you have a VPN on your phone. If so , then you need to remove the VPN to re-enable the None button. But if you really need a VPN, then you might want to use the pattern methods for simplicity.
These points mentioned above are some general things that you can do to resolve this problem. This may be works on some users, and may be not for others. However, if you have another tip or trick to resolve this issue and it's not listed here, then you can share them through the comments below.
Samsung Galaxy S3 : How to Solve Can't Control Music Player on Lock Screen
A visitor of the inside-galaxy asked me through her comment that she could not control the stock music player app --such as skip, pause/play, rewind, etc-- when the phone is locked unless she's unlocked her phone. Well , if you're also experiencing the same problem with her, then better you check a few things below to solve the problem:
1. Use Swipe method to unlock the screen
With the basic swipe methods to unlock the screen, whenever you're playing a music with the music player and the phone is locked, then you can control the music player with a music player control which can be found by sliding down the notification bar. Whereas, for the other unlock methods, such as a PIN, password or pattern, you need to unlock the screen first to be able to control the music player.
See also : How to Customize Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen
2. Use the native headphones of the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you use the headphones that come along with your phone, then you can utilize it to control the music player by using its physical buttons, such as you can jump to the next song by double clicking the small pause button beside the volume control.
3. Use the third-party music player app with lockscreen controls
If you don't want to use the swipe method to unlock --for the security reasons maybe-- and or you don't want to use headphones, then the options that you can possibly do is by installing a third-party music player apps that have lock screen controls, such as Poweramp, doubleTwist, etc. You can get them all through the Play Store.
Well , that's three things you need to do on your phone if you want to be able to control the music player when your phone is locked. However, if you have your own way to fix this problem and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)
1. Use Swipe method to unlock the screen
With the basic swipe methods to unlock the screen, whenever you're playing a music with the music player and the phone is locked, then you can control the music player with a music player control which can be found by sliding down the notification bar. Whereas, for the other unlock methods, such as a PIN, password or pattern, you need to unlock the screen first to be able to control the music player.
See also : How to Customize Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen
2. Use the native headphones of the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you use the headphones that come along with your phone, then you can utilize it to control the music player by using its physical buttons, such as you can jump to the next song by double clicking the small pause button beside the volume control.
3. Use the third-party music player app with lockscreen controls
If you don't want to use the swipe method to unlock --for the security reasons maybe-- and or you don't want to use headphones, then the options that you can possibly do is by installing a third-party music player apps that have lock screen controls, such as Poweramp, doubleTwist, etc. You can get them all through the Play Store.
Well , that's three things you need to do on your phone if you want to be able to control the music player when your phone is locked. However, if you have your own way to fix this problem and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)
Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set and Clear Default on Certain Apps
Once upon the time, one of this blog's visitor named Kelly was send me an email. She ask me how to bring back the "Complete action using" menu because she was accidentally made a wrong selection when her Samsung Galaxy SIII prompt her to choose between the stock Internet browser and Mozilla Firefox browser when opening a URL of website.
See also: How to Use Browser App on Samsung Galaxy S3
How to set apps as default for certain action?
For those of you who don't know how to set certain app as the default to perform specific action, here I show how to do so. According to the Kelly's problem, we'll try to set the stock Internet browser as default when the phone open the URL of a website:
How to clear default on certain apps?
In certain case, you may ever made a wrong selection, as happen in Kelly's problem. Well, to fix this problem kindly follow the steps listed below:
Well, these two methods also can be applied in another applications. For instance if you want to get rid the annoying "Complete action using" menu or want to set the Gallery apps as the default when opening the image, then you can use the step to set certain apps as the default as mentioned above. While if you have made a wrong selection or want to bring back the same prompt to make a correct selection, then you can use the step to clear default as mentioned above. So, hope this helps :)
See also: How to Use Browser App on Samsung Galaxy S3
How to set apps as default for certain action?
For those of you who don't know how to set certain app as the default to perform specific action, here I show how to do so. According to the Kelly's problem, we'll try to set the stock Internet browser as default when the phone open the URL of a website:
- Open the URL of a website in any app, for example if you already receive a text message with a URL inside, then open the Messaging app and open the required text message contains with URL.
- Tap the URL.
- You should see "Complete action using" option menu appears (on Kelly's mail, she said that she has two option available, Internet Browser and Mozilla Firefox Browser). The option appears may vary depending on the apps installed on the phone.
- Tick the checkbox next to the "Use by default for this action" option.
- Tap the Internet Browser.
- The URL will be loaded in the Internet Browser app for now and so.
How to clear default on certain apps?
In certain case, you may ever made a wrong selection, as happen in Kelly's problem. Well, to fix this problem kindly follow the steps listed below:
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down to Application manager, then tap it.
- Swipe to the All screen.
- In this case, tap the Internet Browser app.
- Tap Clear defaults button.
- Now you should see the "Complete action using" menu whenever opening the URL link.
Well, these two methods also can be applied in another applications. For instance if you want to get rid the annoying "Complete action using" menu or want to set the Gallery apps as the default when opening the image, then you can use the step to set certain apps as the default as mentioned above. While if you have made a wrong selection or want to bring back the same prompt to make a correct selection, then you can use the step to clear default as mentioned above. So, hope this helps :)
Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Couldn't Sign In Error in Gmail Applications
Gmail app is one of the stock apps available inside Samsung Galaxy SIII that you can use to send or receive email messages. The username and password of the Gmail account also can be use to login and using another Google services, such as Google Play Store, Youtube, etc.
See also: How to Send Email Messages Using Gmail Apps on Samsung Galaxy S3
However, in certain condition you may have to open the same Gmail account on the web and change the password. Other times, you may noticed that your phone give you a notification of sign-in error when the Gmail account try to sync in the background resulting you can't login and using your Gmail account in Gmail app.
How to solve sign-in error on Gmail apps?
There are two ways available to fix the problem as listed below.
I. From the notification bar
After you've change the Gmail password on the web, when the Gmail app in the phone try to sync then you should see a exclamation sign in the notification bar. If so, do as follows:
II. From the Gmail app
If you encountering this error but don't see a sign-in error message in notification bar or you may have accidentally cleared them, then you can fix this problem through the Gmail app by following the steps listed below:
Well, these are two possible ways that you can do to fix the sign-in error message on your Gmail apps due to password changes. So, hope this helps :)
See also: How to Send Email Messages Using Gmail Apps on Samsung Galaxy S3
However, in certain condition you may have to open the same Gmail account on the web and change the password. Other times, you may noticed that your phone give you a notification of sign-in error when the Gmail account try to sync in the background resulting you can't login and using your Gmail account in Gmail app.
How to solve sign-in error on Gmail apps?
There are two ways available to fix the problem as listed below.
I. From the notification bar
After you've change the Gmail password on the web, when the Gmail app in the phone try to sync then you should see a exclamation sign in the notification bar. If so, do as follows:
- Pull down the notification bar.
- Tap the sign-in error message.
- Now you should see a Re-type password screen which will allow you to enter your new Gmail password.
- If the password you have entered is correct, then you should be able to login to your Gmail account.
II. From the Gmail app
If you encountering this error but don't see a sign-in error message in notification bar or you may have accidentally cleared them, then you can fix this problem through the Gmail app by following the steps listed below:
- Go to Apps through the Home screen.
- Tap Gmail.
- Tap Sync button.
- Now you should see Couldn't sign in error message appears with the SIGN-IN link.
- Tap the SIGN-IN link.
- Now you should see a screen which will allow you to enter your new Gmail password.
- If the password you've entered is correct, then you should be able to login and use your Gmail account in your phone.
Well, these are two possible ways that you can do to fix the sign-in error message on your Gmail apps due to password changes. So, hope this helps :)
Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Stops Ads Appears in Notification Bar
Generally, lot of Android users said that they feel annoyed with the ads from certain apps appears on their devices, even when they're not using the apps. Luckily, if you already upgrading your Samsung Galaxy SIII to the Android Jelly Bean, then you can easily set the apps not to send you a notification or ads.
See also: How to Block Notification on Certain Apps in Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android Jelly Bean
But, if your phone is still with the Android Ice Cream Sandwich which is not have the option to disable the notification on the apps and you encountering the problem of always receiving ads in the notification bar, then there are some steps that you can do to fix the problem.
How to stop ads in notification bar?
Usually you'll see some ads with a green plus or star, can't be removed until you tap it which will bring you to certain web page. For some user, this is so annoying and of course it'll eat the data. Well, here are some steps that you can do to get rid the ads and free up your notification bar from them:
Well, these are four steps that you can do to stop ads appears in notification bar. But, if you have your own tips or tricks to stop the ads and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them with us through the comment below :)
See also: How to Block Notification on Certain Apps in Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android Jelly Bean
But, if your phone is still with the Android Ice Cream Sandwich which is not have the option to disable the notification on the apps and you encountering the problem of always receiving ads in the notification bar, then there are some steps that you can do to fix the problem.
How to stop ads in notification bar?
Usually you'll see some ads with a green plus or star, can't be removed until you tap it which will bring you to certain web page. For some user, this is so annoying and of course it'll eat the data. Well, here are some steps that you can do to get rid the ads and free up your notification bar from them:
- Review of any installed apps in your device to know which one may have push ads. If you noticed that you start receive an ads after install certain apps, then this may the culprit. You can also read on the customer review of the apps you have installed to know the apps history, from there you may get some information to know whether the apps contains these ads or not.
- If the step #1 can't tell you what the apps causing the problem, then you can try to install another third-party apps to help you determine which the apps may have push ads included in it, such as Addons Detector apps.
- Once you've know the apps sending you the ads, then you may have to consider to uninstall the apps.
- For further prevention, don't reinstall the apps that you already know it has the ads included in it. Also you can leave a review to help other users knowing that the apps has the ads included in it.
Well, these are four steps that you can do to stop ads appears in notification bar. But, if you have your own tips or tricks to stop the ads and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them with us through the comment below :)
Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Background Color Changed in Email Apps
One way that you can do to save more battery life is by enabling power saving option. You can find four options available under this option, all of them are there to helps your phone save as much as possible the battery life.
See also: How to Enable or Disable Power Saving on Samsung Galaxy S3
Unfortunately, enabling power saving may result in less power to consume by the device that sometimes caused the phone not to work as your expectations. One of which is you may find the background color in Email apps arbitrarily is changed, either black background or white background.
How to solve background color changed in Email apps?
Below are the steps to do to solve the problem:
Once you do these steps, now the problem of the email background color changed should be resolved. However, if you have your own solution to fix this problem, then I'll appreciate if you willing to share them here through the comment below :)
See also: How to Enable or Disable Power Saving on Samsung Galaxy S3
Unfortunately, enabling power saving may result in less power to consume by the device that sometimes caused the phone not to work as your expectations. One of which is you may find the background color in Email apps arbitrarily is changed, either black background or white background.
How to solve background color changed in Email apps?
Below are the steps to do to solve the problem:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Power saving.
- Disable the Background colour option. When the box next to this option is unchecked means this option is turned off.
- Tap Home button to return to the Home screen.
Once you do these steps, now the problem of the email background color changed should be resolved. However, if you have your own solution to fix this problem, then I'll appreciate if you willing to share them here through the comment below :)
Samsung Galaxy S3: Why the White Battery Cover Sometimes Looks Like Rainbow
Sometimes the Samsung Galaxy SIII users found something new in their phone and thinks that it is a problem, but actually it's not, such as when they realize that whenever they opening the browser then the backlight becomes dimmer, even when they have increasing the brightness of the main display. Actually, this is not a problem, it's only a Samsung effort to provide a power saving solution by dimming the display whenever the user opening the browser.
See also: How to Fix Dimmer Backlight Browser on Samsung Galaxy S3
Another 'looks like a problem' in this phone is a visual phenomenon on the white battery cover that sometimes looks like a rainbow. Some of user thinks that it's a hardware defect, but once again it's not. So, here's the explanation.
Why the white battery cover sometimes looks like rainbow?
This visual phenomenon is happen because this phone is using pearl white glossy material surface that caused the looks like rainbow appearance whenever there are refraction of light on its multi coating flat.
By knowing the causes of this visual phenomenon, now you know that it's not a problem or hardware defect so you don't have to worry if it happen on your phone.
See also: How to Fix Dimmer Backlight Browser on Samsung Galaxy S3
Another 'looks like a problem' in this phone is a visual phenomenon on the white battery cover that sometimes looks like a rainbow. Some of user thinks that it's a hardware defect, but once again it's not. So, here's the explanation.
Why the white battery cover sometimes looks like rainbow?
This visual phenomenon is happen because this phone is using pearl white glossy material surface that caused the looks like rainbow appearance whenever there are refraction of light on its multi coating flat.
By knowing the causes of this visual phenomenon, now you know that it's not a problem or hardware defect so you don't have to worry if it happen on your phone.
Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Missed Call in Phone Icon can't be Removed
Phone apps is one of the stock application available inside Samsung Galaxy SIII that you can use to make a call, either voice calls or video calls. This apps also will provide your call activities information, such as incoming call, outgoing calls and missed calls..
However, some of Galaxy SIII users said that they have difficulty to remove missed call in phone icon. Well, if you're also encountering this problem in your phone, then there are two possible ways to do to fix it.
I. Clear call logs.
The first way that you can do when you faced this problem is by deleting the call logs from your phone apps.
See also: How to Delete One, Multiple or All Call History Logs on Samsung Galaxy S3
II. Clear data BadgeProvider
If you have done the first way but you have no luck and the problem is still there, then try to do this steps:
Once you've done the steps mentioned above, now the missed call in phone icon should be removed. But, if you have your own solution to fix this problem and it's not listed here then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share those useful tips here through the comment below :)
However, some of Galaxy SIII users said that they have difficulty to remove missed call in phone icon. Well, if you're also encountering this problem in your phone, then there are two possible ways to do to fix it.
I. Clear call logs.
The first way that you can do when you faced this problem is by deleting the call logs from your phone apps.
See also: How to Delete One, Multiple or All Call History Logs on Samsung Galaxy S3
II. Clear data BadgeProvider
If you have done the first way but you have no luck and the problem is still there, then try to do this steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down to Application manager, then tap it.
- Tap All tab.
- Scroll down to BadgeProvider, then tap it.
- Tap Clear data button.
- Tap OK button to confirm clearing the data.
- Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.
Once you've done the steps mentioned above, now the missed call in phone icon should be removed. But, if you have your own solution to fix this problem and it's not listed here then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share those useful tips 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.
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:
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 :)
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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:
- By default browser on the Galaxy S3 is set to download to SD card. So, this problem may be caused by corrupted SD card.
- Try to move a folder to your SD card, and if the results failed means that your SD card is in trouble.
- 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.
- Once you have finished formatting your SD card, you can restore your data to your SD card.
- 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 :)
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