Showing posts with label Note Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Note Series. Show all posts

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Adjust Touch Key Light Duration

Another part of Samsung Galaxy SIII that you can do several customization is display setting, such as you can set to keep your screen always on when your face is still watching the screen by turning on Smart stay option or make your phone keep switching its screen to portrait or landscape view according to your phone's position by turning on auto rotate screen.

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

One more things you also can do while you on display setting is adjusting the delay time before the touch key light automatically turn off.


How to change touch key light duration?
Here are the steps you need to do to adjust this option in order to suit your needs:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Display.
  4. Tap Touch key light duration.
  5. Here you will see a pop up menu with four options available. They are:
    • 1.5 seconds: Choose this option if you wants the touch key light stay on during 1.5 seconds before it turn off.
    • 6 seconds: Choose this option if you wants the touch key light stay on during 6 seconds before it turn off.
    • Always off: Choose this option if you wants the touch key light always turn off.
    • Always on: Choose this option if you wants the touch key stay illuminated whenever your phone's screen is on and will turn off when the screen is off.
  6. Tap to the one that best suits you.
  7. Tap Home button to return to the standby mode.
  8. Finish. Now you have managed to adjust touch key light duration on your Galaxy SIII.

Choosing the option that best suits your needs is the best way to make your phone work well to help your activities. So, what's option of the touch key light delay times are you using now?

Common Problems with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and How to Fix It

After previously I've written about the most common problems experienced by the Samsung Galaxy SIII, now I want to write about the most common problems experienced by second generation of Samsung's phablet, Galaxy Note II.

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

Yes, even in this generation has gained refinement and improvement of the hardware, software and features when compared to its previous generation, but it does not mean the device is free of flaws. Nothing is perfect. Well, taken from digitaltrends.com, here is a list of problems that are often experienced by this phablet, let's check them out:

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1. Cracked or broken screen
This phablet comes with a big screen 5.5-inch and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is tough stuff. But some users reported that the device had scratched or cracked after suddenly fall. In the previous drop test, this device can get through it well. And this problem could be the proves to us that larger screen means more difficult to handle.

If you are concerned about having this problem on your phablet, for preventive measures you can start insuring your device or you can buy a case of this device which is available in a variety of choices on the market. And of course you also have to be more careful when putting or carry the device.

But if you have experienced this problem, there are several options you can do:
  • Send your phablet to Samsung for repairs.
  • Order replacement glass on a local repair shop and replace it by yourself. But before you replace it make sure that this source are reputable.

2. Wi-Fi is not connected, very slow and disconnected
Some users also report that they find it difficult to connect with Wi-Fi, had a very slow pace and disconnecting at random. In some cases, users can not access the internet though Wi-Fi in this phablet is ON. The cause of this problem vary from individual routers to setting in phablet itself.

Well, if you are experiencing this problem, try to do some of the options below:
  • Restart Wi-Fi on your phablet, but this is only a temporary solution.
  • Rebooting the device and the router.
  • Make sure the settings are correct by going to Settings-> Wi-Fi then press the Menu button again and select Advanced and make sure the option Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep is set to Always. Here you can also check whether Wi-Fi timer ON and check the your IP address.
  • Check the Smart Wi-Fi app if you use AT & T version.
  • Perform Factory reset, but it means that you have to reinstall the app and re-setting your device if you want to use it again.

3. Wi-Fi can not be turned off
This problem occurs on a Sprint customer who can not turn off Wi-Fi on their devices. Usually the cause of this problem is the Connection Optimizer.

If you want to turn off Wi-Fi on your device and experience this problem, then all you have to do is disabling connections optimizer by go to Settings-> More Settings-> Mobile Network -> Disable Connection Optimizer. But it will ON again after you reboot your device.


4. The device can not be in charge
Some reported their Galaxy Note II can not be in charge when they plug it in to the AC adapter or USB port.

Well, if you are experiencing this problem there are several things you can do to overcome them:
  • Ensure that the Micro USB port are not covered by the dust and dirt by compressed air to clean it out.
  • Reboot your device.
  • If you continue to experience this problem even if your USB ports are clean and you also have to do a reboot, then the best solution is to send it to Samsung for repair.

5. The device takes a long time to charge
Some users reported that their device takes longer to charge. Typically these devices take between 2 to 3 hours to charge fully.

If you experience this problem on your device, here's what you can try to do to fix it:
  • Make sure you use the correct 2A rated charger.
  • Try using another 2A charger if you know this is the cause.
  • If both the above solutions give you nothing, then the last step is to contact Samsung for repairs.

6. Sound while charging
Some people complained they found a hissing sound when the Galaxy Note II in charge. cause of this problem is the charger and it is normal. Maybe the sound is there because these devices suck more power.

If you are bothered by the noise, you could try to charge your devices through the USB port on your PC but this will take longer. In addition, you can also try a different charger or try to lower-rated charger that will charge your device more slower, but it will also cause noise, but not as hard as a regular charger. If you still feel disturbed by the sound of it, it might be better if you charge your devices in another room so that it will no longer bother you.


Six problem I wrote above is a common problem reported by Galaxy Note II's users. May be out there many other issues going on and have not been reported yet. So if you experience another problem that not listed here yet, so I'm very happy if you are willing to share it through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Enable and Use Gestures Easily

Previously I was write about the same thing but for the Samsung Galaxy SIII, now I want to write it for the second generation of Samsung's phablet called Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Both devices have the Motion-based software inside so that they have a lot in common in terms of features and functionality.

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

The function of gesture is to help facilitate user interaction with their phone and to further save the time in accessing the app or function that exists in this phablet because this feature enables user to skip multiple steps. This is very useful and helpful considering we are currently required to do everything faster. With the amazing multitasking capabilities and several gesture options available, this phablet is called to be able to increase user's productivity.

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How to enable gestures on Galaxy Note 2:
Before using this feature, you must first enable it by following the simple steps below, as in the quotation from primeinspiration.com:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select Motion.
  3. Turn it on by touch and slide the Motion slider to the right.
  4. Tap on the motion option you wish to use. Green checkmark will appear as a sign that the feature has been activated.
  5. Done. Now you are ready to use this feature in your phablet.

How to use gestures on Samsung Galaxy Note 2?
Once you enable it, now you can start to use this feature. It's easy to use ad reliable. Taken from the same source, below is a list of motion options available and how to use it:
  1. Quick Glance: This motion will allow you to check key device information at a glance. It's easy, simply by reaching towards your device. You can go to the Advanced settings gesture information to determine which ones can quickly glanced, for example, you can choose from missed calls, new messages, current music, battery or status bar.
  2. Direct Call: By putting this device in your ear then it will automatically make a call to a contact that is being displayed on the screen.
  3. Smart Alert: This feature will allow your phablet to tell you missed call or any unread notifications when you away from your device simply by hold it.
  4. Tap to Top: With this feature you can go to the top of the list displayed on the screen with a double tap on the top of it.
  5. Tilt to Zoom: This feature will allow you to zoom in or out on an image and a web page by tilt it away from you to zoom out or tilt it towards you to zoom in.
  6. Pan to Move: This feature will allow you to move the icon or widget on your Home screen to a new location by touch and hold the icon and then move the device to the left or to the right.
  7. Pan to Browse Image: Just like Pan to Move, this feature will allow you to pan image displayed on screen. Move your device up or down to pan it horizontally, and move to the right or left to pan it vertically. You can go to Advance settings to adjust the sensitivity of this feature.
  8. Shake to Update: With this feature you can find another Bluetooth device or refreshed web page with just shake this device.
  9. Turn Over to Mute: You can use this feature to mute an incoming call or any sound on your phablet by turn over this device so the screen is facing downwards.
  10. Palm Swipe to Capture: This feature will allow you to take screenshots on any content displayed on its screen by put your palm side on its screen then swipe it from left to right or vice versa.
  11. Palm Touch to Mute: With this feature you can mute or pause any video or any sound currently playing simply by covering the screen with your palm. When you remove your plam from it, the sound or the video will play back.

For the record, you can access the Advanced settings and choose Gyroscope calibration to allow you to calibrate your phablet to be able to use all these motions. You can access sensitivity setting option only if the motion uses sensitivity in the active state. Well, have you tried all the available motion in your phablet? If so, I'll happy to found them in the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Format SD Card Easily with No Applications Required

We may all agree that the Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great smartphone that comes with powerful hardware, software and useful features. One of the best parts of the hardware in this phone is that we can expand storage using the SD card, so thanks to its microSD card slot. With this you can add storage to your phone up to 64GB. For those of you who are concerned with how much storage, it is possible to meet your expectations.

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Yeah, when viewed as 64GB of storage is very large. But the reality is it can be fully loaded faster we thought before. This is mainly because a lot of things we can do with this cool smartphone so we often full out the SD card with a variety of things such as music, video, apps etc..In addition, the SD card is full can also affect the performance of your phone.

See also: 10 Useful Tips for Optimizing the Performance of the Samsung Galaxy S3


How to format SD card on Samsung Galaxy S3?
Well, if you have an SD card is full, you may need to format it. As with everything else in this phone, you can also format the SD card with ease. As written on thefullsignal.com, follow the simple steps below to do so:
  1. Go to the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down until you find Storage then tap on it.
  3. Find microSD card, it is usually located at the bottom and then tap Mount MicroSD card.
  4. Delete data in card by tap Format microSD card.
  5. Done. Now your SD card has been completed formatting and you can start filling it again with whatever you like.

Very easy, right? So, have you ever do format on your Galaxy SIII? If so, you can share it through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Get Better Performance and Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Note II is the second generation of Samsung's phablet. We all agree that this is a great device which is equipped with a powerful set of hardware, software and useful features. The device was launched with operating system Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and now available upgrade to version 4.1.2 Android Jelly Bean.

See also: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Thanks to its operating system and set of powerful components inside that has allowed us to do something that might not have thought of before and make something that used to be difficult, even impossible, has become a very easy thing to do.

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However this device are the same with other electronic devices that may experience problems, both hardware and software. This device comes with a variety of things that attract us to do many things with it, but when we often use this device over its limit then maybe we will find its performance going to bad and battery drain faster.

See also: Common Problems with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and How to Fix It

If you are concerned with these both issue, there are several things you can do to maintain these devices to get the maximum performance and to get better battery life.


How to optimize the performance of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2?
According to the website ibtimes.co.uk, one important thing that needs to be done to get the optimum performance is the memory management. All you can do include:
  1. Do not overuse this device exceeds its limit even though it comes with a large storage and amazing multitasking capabilities because of the risk that you will receive is probably your phone's performance will be decrease.
  2. Free up memory by periodically transferring files to a computer or other storage. At least this device should have a 10% to 20% of internal storage to be able to deliver maximum performance for you. You can go to Settings-> storage to see the percentage of memory usage.
  3. Remove unimportant applications or never use at all by go to Settings-> Application manager-> Select the application you want to remove-> Remove applications.
  4. Clear the cache files on the applications that you frequently use by going to Settings-> Applications manager> Select the application you want to clear its cache-> Clear cache.
  5. Periodically clean the call logs and messages. You can also auto-delete to limit the number of messages.
  6. Reboot Galaxy Note 2 to refresh its memory by hold the Power button then select Restart.
  7. It would be better if you disable live wallpaper and only use one to avoid lag.
  8. Use Wi-Fi or other mobile network connection only if it is available.
  9. Use the Back key when closing the application because most existing applications will automatically close when you press the Back key.
  10. Clear up the cache by hold Power button then select Power Off. After that hold down Power button, Volume Up and Home button until your phone vibrates then release the Power button and when the phone loads recovery mode release other both buttons. You can use the Power button to select "Wipe cache partition" and navigate with volume button. Once the wipe is complete reboot your device using the Power button.


How to maximize battery life on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2?
To get the maximum battery life you can do a few things below:
  1. Remove applications that require large power using the built-in battery manager. Go to Settings-> Battery, here you can see the battery consumption per app.
  2. If your phone's battery life experience significant changes after you were install a new application, it is advisable to remove this application because this application can affect overall battery life.
  3. Avoid using third-party app like task killer or battery managers as this will only create new problems rather than solve your problems.
  4. Because these devices have a huge display, the battery consumption is very large for this part. To save more battery you can adjust screen brightness and timeout by go to notifications bar-> Display-> Brightness-> Automatic Brightness. In addition, you can also disable Smart Stay if you're not using it to save battery.
  5. It would be better if you turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and Auto-sync if you're not using it. To disable them go to notifications bar. In addition, you can also enable Power Saving mode that allows the device to consume less battery.
  6. Limit background applications that do not require updates by go to Settings-> Data Usage-> Scroll down and find the application that requires a lot of data in the background, and then tick "Restrict Data Background" to disable this function.
  7. It's recommend that you bring your charger when you are traveling to avoid the battery runs out.

You can take all steps mentioned above to keep your performance and battery works well. Nevertheless there are many ways out there that you can use to get both of these on your phone. So, if you have one and it's not in the list, then I am very happy if you are willing to share them through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Take Screenshots Easily With No Applications

To be able to take a screenshot in Android phone, most of them are require root access or a third-party app. But by using the second generation of Samsung's phablet named Samsung Galaxy Note 2 you can do this easily and without the need for root or any third-party app. Thanks to its operating system Android 3.0 or above that has made this a very easy job.

See also: How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S3

Yeah, for some reason we might need to take a screenshot on our phone's screen, for example when we want to share a unique event on our phone or when we want to share how to do something using Android phone with other people, etc..

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To do this with the Galaxy Note 2 are very easily as written on droidlessons.com. There are 2 ways that you can choose and do. They are:


The first way
Hold down the Power button along with the Home button until you hear the sound of a camera shutter. Then you will receive a notification that contains mesages said "screenshot saved to Camera shots". The results of your screenshot will automatically be saved in the directory/Pictures/Screenshots, or you can also go to the gallery to see the results of your other screenshots that you have captured.


The second way
  1. Go to Settings-> Motion.
  2. Scroll down until you find the Hand Motion. Check the option Palm Swipe to Capture.
  3. Go out and try to capture things you want by swiping your palm on its screen from left to right or vice versa. After that you will hear the sound of a camera shutter, which means you have saved screenshots. You can see the results in the Gallery app.

Well, it's very easy, right? You can also use both ways mentioned above on the Samsung Galaxy SIII, and the second way also can be applied to the Samsung Galaxy SII. So, have you tried to take a screenshot on your Android device? Let me know by write them through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Use Quick Command Features Easily

The second generation of Samsung's phablet a great device because it is equipped with an accelerator and a gyroscope that can make it possible to do things that other devices can not. In addition, this phablet also comes with a stylus magic named S Pen which will further facilitate your interaction with the device.

See also: How to Use S Pen Features on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

One of the cool things that you can do with a combination of speed possessed by this phablet and S Pen is do an awesome feature called Quick Command.

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Quick command allows users to access the app or function they want on their phablet with more quickly and easily with just a few clicks away. And the most interesting part of this feature is that you can make your own command. It sounds that you can use commands on your phablet in the way you are.

See also: 6 Best Features on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

To use this feature is very easy, as written on thefullsignal.com, you just follow the steps below to do so:
  1. First you have to hold down the S Pen button.
  2. Swipe up the stylus head on the Galaxy Note 2's screen.
  3. You can write your pre-defined command or your own command on the small box that appears in the screen.
  4. Tap on Settings-> Quick command settings to set your own command.
Well, it's easy right? Maybe a lot of people who say that this is too big, but you could probably find a greater benefit than its size if you can use it with maximum. So, have you tried this cool feature on your phablet? Let me know by write them through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Use Tilt to Zoom Motion Feature

Having a device like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a very fun and can give us a new experience, even we can do things that previously had never thought of using this device. Second generation of Samsung's phablet is very worth to have because it comes with some great motion-based software, the popular one is Tilt to zoom.

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Tilt to zoom reportedly works well on this device. This feature allows users to zoom in or out on any image or web page easily, simply by tilting the device towart you or away from you. If until now you have been familiar with Pinch to zoom, then you can try a new experience by using Tilt to zoom.


How to use Tilt to zoom?
Well, if you want to try use Tilt to zoom in your phablet, you can follow the simple steps below, as written on thefullsignal.com:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll down until you find Motion, then tap on it.
  3. Turn it on by checking the checkbox in Motion activation.
  4. Scroll down until you find Tilt to zoom, turn it on by switch and flip it to the right.
  5. Go out and find any image or web page that you want to zoom.
  6. Put your two thumb in the image that you will zoom, and then watch the magic happen, tilt your Galaxy Note 2 towards you to zoom image in or tilt your Galaxy Note 2 away from you to zoom image out.
It's easy and fun, right? In addition to this features, Galaxy Note 2 also has another cool features, such as the Air View, Easy Clip etc..

See also: 6 Best Features on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Yeah, indeed this phablet is quite big for a phone, but if you find that the benefits outweigh compared with its size, then your decision to buy and own this device is the right thing. So, have you utilize your phablet with maximum? Let me know by write them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Use S Pen Features Easily

Samsung Galaxy Note II is the second generation of Samsung's phablet. It comes with a very accurate touch screen named Wacom digitizer and a magic stylus: S Pen. Samsung include S Pen on this phablet in order to facilitate user interaction when using this phablet.

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So what can we do with this S Pen? There are several things that can be done by the S Pen. Here is the list as written on msn.com:

1. Support the use of Air View
As we learned hefore, Air View feature is supported with multiple applications, as an example are S Note and S Planner. Air View allows us to see the information quickly and easily without we have to actually touch the screen.

See also:  How to Enable and Use Air View Feature Easily on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Thanks to its digitizer screen that can recognize when S Pen hovering over the screen phablet. This allows us to access contacts up to preview messages without having to open the application.

To do this with the S Pen is very easy, simply by hold the rubber tip on your S Pen a few millimeters above the applications that are compatible with the Air View.


2. Support the use of quick command
If you are accustomed to using these phablet with the regular menu, then you can try the other way more fun with a quick command.

Quick command allows you to jump straight to the app you want by draw pre-defined gestures with your S Pen. It's certainly one of the smartest ways you need to use to save your time.

To do this with the S Pen is very easy, just press S Pen button and drag it up the screen then draw the gestures. You can also see the full list of quick command gestures by pressing again S Pen button and hovering your S Pen over the menu.


3. Make your own quick command
Quick command also allows you to make your own quick command for any app you want. The way is easy, go to settings and choose Add a command. After that, a pop up will appear that contains the application or function you can make a quick command for each of them. Once you choose one, draw your own new gesture with S Pen. When finished tap "done".

To use it are the same as when you use the regular quick command, but it certainly is more fun because you are the one who define your own gesture for the app you want.


4. Support the use of easy clip
As we know that easy clip is a cool feature made by Samsung to help users to make-better memos. With this feature you will be able to make outline quickly and crop any content displayed on the screen in any shape then save it, share it or paste it.

You can do this by hold down S Pen button and draw line arround the section, text or picture you want to capture. And magically S Pen will make a clipping path and save the results on your Screenshot folder.


5. Helping you make important notes
Maybe you've experienced when you receive an important call and need paper to notes something. Well, now with the Galaxy Note II it will be more simplified and no longer need to look for paper to write a note.

As soon as you take the S Pen from its holder, then Pop up Note will open. This course will allow you to write whatever you want before finally the note is saved and you use it later. So, now you can say good bye to note that mess and concerns when you loses important notes.


6. Create memories in your photos with Photo Note
In the past, maybe people usually write information on the back of their precious photos to remind them about dates, events, places, etc..

But now we may be more difficult when we want to view and select images because of anonymous file names. Well, with the Galaxy Note II you can do the same thing as in real life, write memory in the back of your precious photos.

To do this is very easy, using the Photo Note will allow you to flip your photo then you can write down any information behind the photo. Your note you will be saved and you can add, edit or delete it whenever you want. Photos with memory that you write behind characterized by folds down at the top right corner.


7. Opening S Note quickly
S Note is an application that is ideal for taking notes. By using the S Pen you can access this app quickly, simply by press your S Pen button and tap the screen twice. After that you can take notes, write ideas and doing other things can be done by S Note.


8. Support the use of Idea Visualizer
This feature allows users to add illustrations easily, simply by Handwriting keywords using S Pen. This feature will give you the illustration image that corresponds with your handwritten keyword. And of course this will make your ideas come out freely without being hindered by your drawing skills


9. Make natural notes
S Pen can do many cool things as mentioned above. And S Pen also allow you to write as you usually do. You can make the outline, the bottom line for important information etc.. And you can also use the S Pen to write or draw on any part of the content you like, such as email, calendar, etc..


Well, have you tried nine thing mentioned above in your phablet? If so, you can share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Enable and Use Multi Window Easily

In this article I will still write about the coolest features available on the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Well, this time I'm going to write cool feature to be use, Multi Window. This feature allows us as users to be able to open two apps side by side at the same time, but no more than two app. This means that this feature will greatly assist us on multitasking activity because we do not need to switch between these two app when we want to use one of them.

See also: 6 Best Features on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

How to enable Multi Window?
You can enable Multi Window very easily, simply by tap and hold Back button, then Multi Window drawer will appear on the left side of the screen. After that you can select an application and then add one more application to the new location. That's it. It's easy, cool and of course it will increase your productivity.

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How to use Multi Window?
Once you have successfully enabled Multi WIndow, so now you can start to use it. And yes for the record that currently this feature not yet supported with all the existing app. Applications that is supported by this feature are email, gallery, browser, messaging, Polaris Office, S Note and video player.

To use this feature is also very easy as written in gottabemobile.com, follow the steps below:
  1. Tap on the app you want to run. Or you can launch it by tap and drag it to main window.
  2. Open Multi Window drawer to tap the second app you want to run. Or you can launch it by tap and drop it.
  3. If you want a portrait, you can launch it at the top and bottom. And if you want a landscape, you can launch it side by side.
Very easy, right? In addition, you can also expand the app when you need more space for the app you want by resizing app using drag bar that sits between the two app. And if you do not need the two app to run at the same time, you can do it by tap the edit button to reveal space that allows you to remove the launcher from the Multi Window drawer.

After writing about Multi Window on Galaxy Note II, then I can conclude that this phablet can meet the needs of users with good multitasking, moreover in recent times where sometimes we are required to do several things at the same time. Thanks to Samsung who has deliver us a great phablet with 2GB of RAM inside that makes Multi Window can run smoothly without any performance degradation. So, how about you? Have you tried Multi Window in your phablet? If so, you can share to all readers by write it in the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: 6 Best Features You Should Know About

Second generation of Samsung's phablet named Samsung Galaxy Note II was released last year in pre-IFA press event in Berlin. it's available in the market in October 2012 in 128 markets around the world. Since this is the second generation, of course this phablet come with improved software, hardware and better features than the first generation.

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From the site gadgets.ndtv.com written some excellent features embedded by Samsung in the phablet, they are:

1. Air View
This is a feature that most caught my attention, as I wrote in a previous article. Air View allows users to see a preview of the email, photo gallery, S Planner and another applications compatible with it by hovering S Pen over them. After that pop up windows will appear that contains a preview of the content of application you have been hovering before. This is a smart way to save your time, because you do not need to open the application to get the information in it. Even Samsung claims that this feature will allow users to skip multiple steps when using this phablet to quickly search and view more information. It seems like a lot of people agree with this :)

See also: How to Enable and Use Air View Feature Easily on Samsung Galaxy Note 2


2. Pop Up Note
This feature is the improvement of Pop up play's concepts. You can also found this feature on the Samsung Galaxy SIII. This feature allows user to open S Notes quickly and display it in a pop up windows anywhere on its screen.

See also: How to Use Pop Up Play and Any Options Available Inside Samsung Galaxy S3


3. Quick Command
The third best feature is the Quick command. This feature allows users to quickly open frequently used app used the S Pen. To use this feature, just swipe upward on its screen with S Pen button pressed, it will display the command pad that you can use to run this feature.


4. Screen Recorder
This feature will allow you to record a sequence of actions you do on its screen.


5. Easy Clip
This feature is also very cool, like the others. With this feature you will be able to outline quickly and crop any content displayed on the screen in any shape then save it, share it or paste it. It is very easy to use this feature, simply by pressing a dedicated S Pen button, then magically your S Pen will recognize that you want clip or edit the selected content being displayed on the screen. This is certainly in accordance with the original purpose of this feature which is comes to help user makes a better memo.


6. Idea Visualizer
This feature allows users to add illustrations easily, simply by Handwriting keywords using S Pen. This feature will give you the illustration image that suit with handwritten keyword.


Well, now we know the best features available on the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Each feature has their own capability and advantages, and of course it will support and facilitate activities that you are doing using this phablet. So, have you tried the features I mentioned above? If so, you can share it trough the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: How to Enable and Use Air View Feature Easily

Lately I wanted to write about the smart features on the Galaxy Note II called Air View. My sky-high curiosity made me browse into a bunch of websites to find out more about this feature. Well, here's the results that I have outlined here and of course i hope it'll provide the benefit for all readers.


What is Air View?
From the many websites that I visit, I first found out about this when writing about Samsung Galaxy SIV's rebiews that said it will come with this feature inside it. But, because the Galaxy SIV not release yet, this time I will write about Air View in another Samsung's device, Galaxy Note II.

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From the site knowyourmobile.com mentioned that Air View is a smart feature that allows the Galaxy Note II to recognize when you are hovering your S Pen over the screen, without you having to actually touch the screen. hmm, from here I can already imagine how cool this feature is ;)

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You can get previews of information in a pop up window when you pairing this feature with compatible applications and menus within TouchWiz. It sounds pretty simple and interactive, isn't it?


How to enable Air View?
By default this feature is already active in the Galaxy Note II, but in certain cases it may not work or may not be active yet. Well, for those conditions you would need to activate it manually as written on the website techcityng.com. Here are the steps you should do:
  1. Go to notifications bar.
  2. Tap the cog icon located in the top right corner.
  3. Scroll down until you find the option "S Pen", it's underneath "System options", then tap "S Pen".
  4. Scroll down until you find the subsection titled "Air View".
  5. Turn it on, or even off by hit the switch in the right side of the word "Air View".
  6. You can also set the Air View more specifically by type in the actual words. After that you will be taken to a menu that provides the option to enable or disable some options such as preview information which means information can be previewed on hovering, pointer meaning a pointer which hovers and list scrolling which means list can be scrolled on using hover.


What are the applications that are compatible with Air View?
As written in a site that also gives me the meaning of Air View, this feature will work on applications that are compatible with it. Here's the app list:
  1. TouchWiz
    Actually this is not an app, but this is the interface on the Samsung Galaxy Note II. This is the first part that is compatible with Air View features. If you hover the S Pen in the scrollable window on any menu or notifications bar, then it will scroll up, down, left and right.
  2. Samsung Email client
    It is an application that is compatible with Air View feature. When the S Pen hovering above it, then will display a pop up windows that large enough containing text email. This is a smart way to save your time in reading an email without having to open it.
  3. Photo Gallery
    Air View allows you to see pictures in the album with pop up previews by hovering S Pen above any album you want.
  4. Video
    Just like when you use this feature in photo gallery, this also applies when you want to see the video. By hovering your S Pen along the video timeline, you will see a pop-up preview of the video as well as playing at the moment.
  5. S Planner
    It is used to call the calendar in the Galaxy Note II. By utilizing the features of Air View, simply hovering your S Pen on a certain date, and voilla, will appear previews all your appointment you made on that date.


How to use Air View?
It's very easy to use this features on the Galaxy Note II. All you have to do is hovering your S Pen on the application that is compatible as I wrote above, then you will see a preview in a pop-up windows. It's very easy, cool and can save your time in daily activities while using the Samsung Galaxy Note II.

After summarizing all I want to know about the Air View, then I can draw the conclusion that this is a smart and cool features that will be able to increase our productivity. Well, how about you? Have you used this cool feature? If so, I am very pleased to be able to find and read about it in the comments below :)

How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy SIII with Two Easy Ways

Almost everyone knows that the Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great phone and has many useful features, both visible and hidden in the phone's settings. One of them is we can take a screenshot on this phone easily.

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For some reason, you may need a screenshot of your Android phone. Suppose you want to share about how to set the app or anything on your phone with your friends. Yes, previously to take screenshots on your phone sound like a difficult thing and you may need to use a third-party app to do this. But, with the launch of the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it could be something that you could possibly do. Of course you can also do the same in the latest version of Android.

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Taken from the site digitaltrends.com, There are two easy ways to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy SIII. Let's check them out.


The First Easy Way
You can do this thing easily by following these steps:
  1. Go to Settings -> Motion.
  2. Scroll down until you find the Hand Motion. Tick the option Palm Swipe to Capture.
  3. To see results you have to exit the menu and position your hands like when you chop something and then swipe it accross the screen. After that you will hear a camera shutter and receive notification tell you that the pictures have stored in the gallery.

The Second Easy Way
You can take screenshots on your Samsung Galaxy SIII by pressing the power and home buttons simultaneously until you hear the sound of a camera shutter. Then you will receive a notification tell you that the pictures have stored in the galley.


Pretty easy, right? Thanks to Android ICS and above for giving us the ease to do it. And the good news is that both the above methods you can also apply for the Samsung Galaxy Note II, and the second method can be applied also to the Samsung Galaxy SII.

Well, do you have tried this feature on your phone?? If so, let me know by writing them via the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE is Now Available in Pink Color

Apparently Samsung wants to increase the sales of their newest tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note II by adding a new color choices: Pink on this product. Last month by Samsung Taiwan's official website, Samsung introduce Galaxy Note II Pink as an HSDPA device. Currently through Samsung's Hong Kong website, Samsung introduces Samsung Galaxy Note II Pink LTE. Of course, this is very interesting, especially for women who usually like this color.

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At the beginning of its presence, this tablet is available in 2 color options: white and gray. Some time later Samsung presents some additional color options: Amber Brown and Ruby Wine. And now Samsung added one more color choices: Pink Martian. In addition, Samsung also plans to add other colors: Topaz Blue, although until now it's still unclear when Samsung will release this color option.

Yeah, an additional color option is of course very interesting for its users. So, how about you? Is pink your favorite color that you want for your tablet? Write me a comment to let me know :)

Galaxy Note 10.1: Best Ever Samsung's Tablets Sell for $600 via Verizon Wireless

As previously confirmed that the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE version will be sold through Verizon Wireless on Thursday, March 7, 2013 for $600. Meanwhile, this tablet will be available in Korea in November.

From the website Engadget described the verizon version of this tablet will be powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos processor, 2GB RAM, 7,000 mAh battery, and there will be a large carrier logo on the rear casing. Samsung's latest tablet will run with operating system Android 4.1 with cascading window support.

As reported earlier, this newest Note series is part of Samsung's ambition to be more in charge of the tablet market, following their previous success in the smartphone market through a line of Galaxy S series. Even at MWC 2013, Samsung's executive confirmed that their target in 2013 are double the sales of their products.

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PLUS and MINUS
As with other gadgets, this tablet also has advantages and disadvantages. Let's check it all below:

(+) Includes S Pen stylus, sport a proven, multiscreen viewing, sensible design, advanced security features, has fast performance and comes with useful features.

(-) S Pen Stylus only be used in full in some applications only and is not enabled by default. In addition, in some applications S Pen does not work well.


PRICE and VARIANT
Galaxy Note verizon version 10.1 will be available in several variants, namely:

Version Internal storage Price
LTE version 16GB of internal storage $599.99
Wi-Fi only version 16GB of internal storage $499.99
Wi-Fi only version 32GB of internal storage $549.99

In addition to the price list of several variants are available, Verizon also provides details of the cost to be paid if the user wants to use this tablet. There are two options available:
  1. Prepaid Plan
    In this option user will be charged $20/1GB per month up to $80/10GB per month.
  2. Share Everything Plan
    In this option user will be charged $10 per month per tablet for access lines and any data pooled.
    Example: User will be charged $70 per month for unlimited talk and text with 4GB of shared data. It includes access line fee.
After reading from top to bottom, it can be concluded that the Galaxy Note 10.1 is the best ever tablet produced by Samsung. Although the price given in tablet is quite expensive, but it may be paid to the quality and satisfy performance that you will get later. Interested?? Let me know your opinion about this tablet via the comments below :)