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

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Disable or Enable Data Roaming

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you're allowed to manage your data usage by set limitations to it to avoid unwanted data charges. Once you've done, the mobile data connection will be automatically disabled when reach its limit.

See also: How to Manage the Data Usage on Samsung Galaxy S3

In this phone you can also set your phone not to use data when you're abroad by turning off data roaming on your phone. Of course this will help you to avoid unwanted data usage while you're abroad.


How to turn off data roaming?
Once you've done this steps, your phone will only be able to make a call, send messages and use apps that don't required an internet connection. Here's the steps:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap More settings.
  4. Tap Mobile networks.
  5. Depending to your current setting, tap Data roaming to turn off this option. When the checkbox next to this option is unchecked means this option is disabled.
  6. When required, tap OK button.
  7. Finish. Now you have managed to disable data roaming on your phone.

How to turn on data roaming?
For any reason, if you want to stay enable to use data while you're abroad then you can turn this option on. But, you should know that by enable this option you may incur significant roaming charges. Here's the steps you need to do to enable this option:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap More settings.
  4. Tap Mobile networks.
  5. Depending to your current setting, tap Data roaming to turn on this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled.
  6. When required, tap OK button.
  7. Finish. Now you have managed to disable data roaming on your phone.

Well, by knowing on how to set up your data roaming, now you can set it according to your needs. Hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change PIN2

As we have learnt before, in Samsung Galaxy SIII you can restrict outgoing call by turning on fixed dialing on your phone. Once you enable this option, your phone will only be able to make a call to emergency numbers and to the selected number that you have been added into FDN list.

See also: How to Add Fixed Numbers to FDN List on Samsung Galaxy S3

When you add fixed number into FDN list, you will be prompted to enter PIN2. As with PIN, you can also change your PIN2 to the new ones you like.


How to change PIN2 code?
To do so kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
  5. Scroll to Additional settings, then tap on it.
  6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
  7. To change your PIN2 tap Change PIN2.
  8. Enter your 4 digit current PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
  9. Enter your new 4 digit PIN2 then tap OK button.
  10. Enter your new 4 digit PIN2 again to confirm your new PIN2 then tap OK button.
  11. Finish. Now you have managed to change your current PIN2 with the new one you like.

Well, by knowing on how to change PIN2, now you can change its number to the number you like or the number you more easier to remember. But, for the record, if you entering wrong PIN2 three times in a row then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK2 to unblock it. You can obtained PUK2 by contacting your service provider. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Auto Screen Off During Calls

Huge screen and many features owned by Samsung Galaxy SIII sometimes should pay with more battery consumption. Due to this reason, the most common problem experienced by the user is poor battery life. Fortunately, this phone was comes with an extended battery that will allow the user to replace it with the new one when it has a problem or broken.

See also: How to Insert or Remove Battery on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another thing that you can also do to avoid poor battery life is by saving more battery consumption. One of which is by turning the screen automatically off during calls. This of course will save you more battery consumption and help you to prolong your battery life.


How to turn on auto screen off during calls?
You can enable this option by following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
  5. Tap Auto screen off during calls option to enable this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is selected.
  6. Tap Home button to return to Home screen.
  7. Finish. Now your phone's screen will automatically off during calls.

How to turn off auto screen off during calls?
For any reason, you may want to disable this option to make your screen stay on while you on call. To do so kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
  5. Tap Auto screen off during calls option to disable this option. When the checkbox next to this option is unticked means this option is disabled.
  6. Tap Home button to return to Home screen.
  7. Finish. Now your phone's screen will stay on during calls.

Well, by knowing on how to set auto screen off during calls, now you can set it according to your needs and conditions. If you want to save more battery consumption, then turn this option on. While if not, you can turn this option off. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add Fixed Numbers to Fixed Dialing Numbers List

As we have learnt before, in Samsung Galaxy SIII we can restrict incoming call by adding the number into rejection list and restrict outgoing call by adding the number into FDN list. But, before you add the fixed numbers, make sure you have enabled fixed dialing on your phone.

See also: How to Turn On or Off Fixed Dialing on Samsung Galaxy S3

Once you turn this option on, now your phone will only be able to make a call to the selected numbers and emergency numbers.


How to add fixed numbers to FDN list?
To be able to make a call to the certain number when fixed dialing was turning on, then you need to add the number into FDN list by following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
  5. Scroll to Additional settings, then tap on it.
  6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
  7. Tap FDN list to manage phone number list.
  8. Tap the Menu key.
  9. On pop up menu select Add contact.
  10. Enter contact name in Name field.
  11. Tap Number field and enter the required number.
  12. Tap PIN2 field and enter your PIN2. When you never change your PIN2 then the default is 0000.
  13. Tap Save button to save your changes.
  14. To add more fixed numbers, repeat from the steps #8.
  15. Finish. Now you have managed to add fixed numbers.

Well, by knowing on how to add fixed numbers, now you can call to these numbers while fixed dialing is enable on your phone. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Fixed Dialing

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can determine which phone number that you allow to call you and which one that you disallow to do so by adding the number into your rejection list.

See also: How to Add or Remove Contact from Blacklist on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to restrict incoming calls, here you can also restrict your outgoing calls by turning on fixed dialing on your phone. Enabled this option means your phone will only be able to make a call to the selected numbers and emergency numbers.


How to turn on fixed dialing?
To enable this option on your phone, kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
  5. Tap Additional settings.
  6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
  7. Depending on your current setting, tap Enable FDN to enable fixed dialing on your phone.
  8. Enter your PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
  9. Finish. Now you have managed to enabled fixed dialing on your phone.

How to turn off fixed dialing?
For any reason, if you want to disable fixed dialing on your phone, below are the steps you need to do:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
  5. Tap Additional settings.
  6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
  7. Depending on your current setting, tap Disable FDN to disable fixed dialing on your phone.
  8. Enter your PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
  9. Finish. Now you have managed to disabled fixed dialing on your phone.

By knowing on how to set up fixed dialing, now you can customise it according to your needs. When you want to restrict outgoing calls then you can turn this option on. While if not, you can turn this option off. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Make a Video Call

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can use several ways available to do one thing, such as you can make a call with this phone by using regular ways, using easy call feature, using motion-based features named direct call or using speed dialing that will allow you to call the contact by tapping one key.

See also: How to Set and Use Speed Dialing on Samsung Galaxy S3

This phone also allow you to make a video call by utilizing its camera and its capabilities to connect to 3G network. Video call of course will provide you different experience of making a call. If in a basic call, you can only hear a voice, but with video call you can hear a voice and see the one who talk to you, it would be like you are speaking directly in front of him.


How to make a video call?
Before you can do this thing, ensure that your phone is connected to 3G network. So, here are the steps:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Tap the Keypad tab.
  4. Enter the required phone number you wish to call, then tap Video call icon located on the bottom left corner of the virtual keypad.
  5. Once your call is accepted, you can customise some camera settings, such as:
    • To turn off the camera, tap the Menu key then on the pop up menu select Hide me.
    • To turn on the camera, tap the Menu key then on the pop up menu select Show me.
    • To change the camera, tap the Switch camera icon. It will allow you to choose the camera you wish to use, the front of the back camera.
  6. To end the video call tap End call.

Well, it's easy, right? So, try this useful tips to stay keep in touch with your family or friends then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Email Tone

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can add more than one your email account inside it to enable your phone to check or send email message using these account.

See also: How to Add POP3 Email Account on Samsung Galaxy S3

Here you can also determine which tone you wish to use when your phone receiving a new email message. You can change email notifications sound for each your email account.


How to change email ringtone?
To change your email sound, kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Email, then tap on it.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Settings.
  5. Tap the required email account you wish to change its tone.
  6. Make sure Email notifications option is enabled. If not, you can tap this option to enabled it. When the checkbox next this option is ticked means this option is enabled.
  7. Tap Select Ringtone.
  8. Here you will see a list of email tone available. Tap on each of them to listen to them. Tap to the one you like to use then tap OK button. When the dot indicator next to sound shows green means this sounds is selected.
  9. Finish. Now your email tone has been successfully changed.

Well, by knowing on how to set your email alert tone, now you can customise it according to your need and desires. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Unblock SIM Card

As we have learnt before, one more way to make your Samsung Galaxy SIII more secure is by turning SIM PIN on. Once this option is enabled then you will be prompted to enter 4 digit PIN whenever your turn your phone on.

See also: How to Turn SIM PIN On or Off on Samsung Galaxy S3

Turn on your SIM PIN of course will help you to avoid your phone from unauthorised access, due to everyone who will use your phone including yourself should key in 4 digit PIN when turning on the phone. But, you should remain that when you or anyone else entering the wrong PIN three times in a row, then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK to unblock it.


How to unblock blocked SIM card?
As mentioned above, you can unblocking your SIM by entering your PUK. You can get your PUK or PIN Unlocked Key by contacting your service provider. Well, here are the steps to unblock your blocked SIM card:
  1. Turn your phone off by tap and hold Power button.
  2. On pop up menu select Power off.
  3. Tap OK button to shut down your phone.
  4. Now, turn on your phone again by tapping Power button until your phone is turned on.
  5. The display will tell you when the SIM card is blocked.
  6. Enter your PUK.
  7. Tap New PIN Code field, enter your new 4 digit SIM PIN then tap OK button.
  8. Enter your new 4 digit SIM PIN again to confirm your new PIN, then tap OK button.
  9. Finish. Now your SIM should be unblocked and you can use it again.

By knowing on how to unblock your blocked SIM card, now you can use your SIM card again. But, you should note that while you are trying to unblock your blocked SIM and you entering an incorrect PUK ten times in a row, then your SIM will be blocked permanently or in other words it will no longer can be used and you should buy the new ones. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change SIM PIN

One way that you can do to make your Samsung Galaxy SIII more secure is by turning on your mobile phone PIN. Once you enabled this option you will be prompted to key in 4 digit PIN number every time you turn your phone on.

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

Turn your PIN on also can help you to prevent your phone from unauthorised access. And for the security reason you may want to change your PIN periodically from its current PIN number to the new PIN that you wish to use.


How to change SIM PIN code?
You can change your 4 digit PIN with ease by following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Security.
  4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
  5. Tap Change SIM PIN.
  6. Here you will be prompted to enter your current PIN. If this is the first time for you to change your PIN, the default PIN is 0000. Tap OK button.
  7. Enter your new 4 digit PIN, then tap OK button.
  8. Enter your new 4 digit PIN again to confirm your new PIN, then tap OK button.
  9. Finish. Now your PIN has been successfully changed.

Well, although the steps to change the PIN is easy, but you should be careful when you entering your PIN. When you entering the wrong PIN three times in a row then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK to unblock it. And for the record, if you entering the wrong PUK ten times in a row then your SIM will be blocked permanently or in other words your SIM will no longer can be used and you need to buy the new ones. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set Alarm

Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great smartphone that has a lot of useful features and apps that will facilitate your activities. One of the useful apps on this phone is a Calendar. By using this apps you can add or delete an event in it to remain you about your important activities or appointment.

See also: How to Add or Delete Calendar Event on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another way that you can use to remain you about your important activities or appointment using this phone is by setting an alarm.


How to set up new alarm?
You can do this with ease by following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Clock, then tap on it.
  3. To create new alarm, tap Create alarm.
  4. Here you can set the time for your alarm by using arrow up or arrow down to the required time.
  5. To repeat your alarm, tap the required days located under the Alarm repeat. When the day is shows blue means the day is selected.
  6. Tap Alarm tone to select your alarm tone.
  7. On pop up menu you can select Sounds or Go to My files option.
    • If you select Sounds, then you will see a list of alarm tone available. Tap on each of them to listen to them. Tap to the one you like to use then tap OK button. When the dot indicator next to sound shows green means this sounds is selected.
    • If you select Go to My file, then go to the required folder. Tap on each of the tone available to listen to them. Tap to the one you like to use then tap Done button. When the dot indicator next to alarm tone shows green means this tone is selected.
  8. Switch the slider next to Snooze option to the right to turn on the snooze or slide to the left to turn off the snooze.
  9. Enter your new alarm name by tapping Name field. Type the required name for your alarm.
  10. Once you finish set all the required alarm setting then tap Save button located on upper right corner.

Well, by knowing on how to set an alarm, now you have not to worry missed an important activities or appointment. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn Phone PIN On or Off

When you using Samsung Galaxy S3 as your phone, you can customize it according to your need. One of the thing that you can customize inside it is the way you want to unlock your phone. There are several ways to unlock your phone, such as using PIN or password.

See also: How to Customize Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen

You can also use PIN to protect your SIM from unauthorized access by turning your PIN protection on. Once you turn this option on, you will be prompted to key it when you turn your phone on.


How to turn on mobile phone PIN?
You can turn this option on by following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Security.
  4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
  5. To turn on SIM PIN tap Lock SIM card. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled.
  6. Key in your PIN. The default PIN is 0000 then tap OK button.
  7. Finish. Now you have managed activated your mobile phone PIN.

How to turn off mobile phone PIN?
For any reason you may want to turn off your phone PIN. To do so following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Security.
  4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
  5. To turn off SIM PIN tap Lock SIM card. When the tick on the checkbox next to this option is removed means this option is disabled.
  6. Key in your PIN. The default PIN is 0000 then tap OK button.
  7. Finish. Now you have managed to turn off your mobile phone PIN.

Well, by knowing on how to set your phone PIN on or off, now you can set it according to your needs. Set this option on means you have made your SIM more secure. And for the record, if you entering the wrong PIN three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked and you need to key in your PUK to unblock it. And if you entering a wrong PUK ten times in a row then your SIM will be blocked permanently, or in other words you need to replace your SIM with the new ones. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Manage Data Usage

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can do some limitation on it and set it according to what your needs and desires, such as set limitation on how much your message that you want to keep on your phone. This will of couse can help you to avoid your phone full of incoming or outgoing message and can free up your phone's space.

See also: How to Set Limit and Auto Delete Old Text or Multimedia Messages on Samsung Galaxy S3

In this phone you can also set limitation to your data usage to suit your needs. This limitation of couse will help you to avoid unwanted data charges and reduce your data usage.

How to manage data usage?
You can manage it by setting limitation on it. Below are the steps you need to do:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Data usage.
  4. Tap Set mobile data limit.
  5. On the dialog box of Limit data usage, tap OK button to enable it.
  6. Tap Data usage cycle.
  7. On pop up menu select Change cycle.
  8. Here you will determine which date you wish to use as usage cycle reset date by scrolling to the required date of each month.
  9. Tap Set button to save your changes.
  10. Tap Limit.
  11. Here you will determine how much Megabyte of the data you wish to use as data usage limit by scrolling to the required data usage limit.
  12. Tap Set button to save your changes.
  13. Tap Warning.
  14. Here you will determine how much Megabyte of the data you wish to use as data usage warning by scrolling to the required data usage warning.
  15. Tap Set button to save your changes.
  16. Finish. Now you have successfully managed your data usage.

Well, by knowing on how to manage your data usage, now you can set limitation on it according your needs. When your data usage reach the spesified limit then mobile data connection will be automatically disabled. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Screen Timeout Duration

Previously we have learned about how to save more battery consumption by setting down the email syncing frequency, due to this activity will need more power when it accessing the mobile network more often.

See also: How to Change the Email Check Frequency on Samsung Galaxy S3

One more way that you can also do to save more battery consumption on your Galaxy SIII is by changing the screen time out duration as short as possible. By doing this, means you will reduce power consumption by the huge screen owned by this phone when the it is not in used.


How to change the screen time out duration?
Screen time out duration will determine how long your phone's standby time after not being used. To change it kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Display.
  4. Tap Screen timeout.
  5. On pop up menu select which screen timeout duration you wish to use, eg 1 minute or 30 seconds. More shorter duration means save more battery consumption. When the dot indicator next to option shows green means the option is selected.
  6. Finish. Now your phone's screen timeout setting has been change.

Well, by knowing on how to adjust the screen timout duration, now you can set it down to save more battery consumption and help prolong your battery life. So try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Email Check Frequency

One of the most common problem experienced by users of the Samsung Galaxy SIII is the poor battery life issue. This is caused mainly by the existing features and a huge screen owned by this phone that requires a lot of power to run. Fortunately, this phone was comes with a removable battery that will allow you to replace it with the new ones if it have a problem or broken.

See also: How to Insert and Remove Battery on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to replace with an extended battery, there are some ways that you can do to get better battery life, such as: using useful apps, turning off unused features, set the screen settings, etc.. Another thing you can also do to help prolong battery life is by changing the email syncing frequency becomes longer.


How to change the email check frequency?
When your phone checks for new email messages more frequently, then it will access the mobile network more often, means your phone will use more lot of battery consumption. Set this option down will help you to save more battery consumption and prolong your battery life. To do so following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Email, then tap on it.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On the pop up menu select Settings.
  5. Tap the required email account you wish to change its syncing frequency.
  6. Tap Email check frequency.
  7. On the pop up menu select which option you wish to use, for example: Every hour. More rarely its frequency means save more battery consumption. When the dot indicator next to the option shows green means the option is selected.
  8. Finish. Now the setting has been changed and your phone will check for new email in accordance with the frequency that you specified before.

Well, by knowing on how to change the email check frequency, now you can save more battery consumption which means that you have helped to prolong your battery life. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add or Remove Contact from Reject List

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can control and customize almost everything inside it with ease, according to spesify which the contact or phone number you want to allow or disallow to call you.

See also: How to Block Unknown or Unwanted Calls on Samsung Galaxy S3

Here you can also add or remove certain phone number into reject list. When you add them into this list means they will be rejected if they call you. But, when you remove them from this list means they will be able to call you.


How to add contact to reject list?
You may have some reason to add one or more contacts in your phone into this list. To do so kindly following the steps below:
  1. Tap Contact icon on Home screen. Or if there is no Contact icon, you can access it from app launcher.
  2. Tap the required contact to add them to the reject list.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Add to reject list.
  5. To add more contact into this list, repeat from the steps #2.
  6. Finish. Now you have managed to add contact into reject list.

How to remove contact from reject list?
For any reason if you want to remove contact from reject list that you have added before, then do the steps below:
  1. Tap Contact icon on Home screen. Or if there is no Contact icon, you can access it from app launcher.
  2. Tap the required contact you wish to remove from reject list. The blacklisted contact will have the Not Allowed sign next to the number in Edit window.
  3. Tap the Menu key.
  4. On pop up menu select Remove from reject list.
  5. To remove more contact from this list, repeat from the steps #2.
  6. Finish. Now you have managed to remove contact from reject list.

Well, by knowing on how to add or remove contact from reject list, now you can determine which contact you want to allow or disallow to call you. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Buddy Photo Share

Several shot mode that equipped Samsung Galaxy SIII camera will allow you to take a picture with a different result. One of them is beauty shot mode that will allow the camera to remove the facial imperfection, removing noise or even an acne in photo that will resulting on very clear and smooth face.

See also: How to Use Camera Beauty Shot Mode on Samsung Galaxy S3

One more useful feature that comes with this phone's camera is buddy photo share that will allow you to tag a person on a photo with a contact name and send it to them.


How to use buddy photo share?
You can use it as easy as you use another camera's features avalaible on this phone. Here the steps:
  1. Open Camera app from the Home screen. Or you can access it by going to Apps through Home screen then tap Camera.
  2. Tap the shooting mode icon or the square symbol located on the left side of the viewfinder screen.
  3. On the pop up menu select Buddy Photo Share. When the dot indicator next to mode option shows green means that mode is selected.
  4. Take a photo of some peoples by tapping the camera icon.
  5. In a photo result will appear a yellow box that indicate any face detected by the camera, then tap the yellow box.
  6. Tap Add name.
  7. Tap the required contact you wish to tag.
  8. To add more face tag, repeat from the steps #5.
  9. Once you finish add name you wish to tag, tap on blank area of the photo to send it to the contacts.
  10. Tap Send button located on the upper right corner of the screen.
  11. Here you will see all contact that you have tagged before, tick the checkbox next to the contact to select them.
  12. Tap OK button. Now the picture will be sent to the selected contacts.

Well, it's easy and fun, right? By knowing on how to use buddy photo share, now you can share the picture with ease by tag the face in the photo with the required contact name then send the picture to them. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Sync with Microsoft Outlook 2010 Contacts

As we have learned beafore that you can retrieve contacts or phone number to your Galaxy SIII in several ways, such as write it down on your own or retrieve it from MMS that contains contact number then save them into your phone book.

See also: How to Save MMS Contact on Samsung Galaxy S3

One more way that you can use to retrieve contacts is by exporting contacts stored in Microsoft Outlook then import them into your Gmail account. Once you finish it, then you can syncing your Gmail contacts with your Galaxy SIII.


How to export contact from Microsoft Outlook?
First thing you should do is exporting your Outlook contacts into the CSV file. To do so kindly following the steps below:
  1. On your computer launch Microsoft Outlook by clicking on Outlook icon on the desktop or access it through Start button then all program.
  2. On Outlook main page, click File.
  3. Click Open.
  4. Click Import.
  5. On Import and Export Wizard click Export to a file.
  6. Click Next button.
  7. On Export to a File Wizard click Comma Separated Values (Windows).
  8. Click Next button.
  9. Click Contacts.
  10. Click Next button.
  11. Click Browse to choose which folder you would like to save the CSV file.
  12. Click Next button.
  13. Click Finish. Now your Outlook contacts has been managed to export to the CSV file.

How to import CSV file from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail?
Once you finish export contact from outlook into a CSV file, now you have to do is importing the CSV file into your Gmail account. Below is the steps to do so:
  1. On your computer launch web browser by clicking the browser icon on the desktop or access it through Start button then all program.
  2. On the browser address bar type Gmail.com to navigate to Gmail.
  3. Login to your Gmail account by entering your username and password then click Sign In button.
  4. On your Gmail, click Contacts.
  5. Click More.
  6. In the drop down menu select Import.
  7. Click Browse to select the CSV file that you have made before.
  8. Click Import button.
  9. Finish. Now your CSV file has been imported into your Gmail contacts.

How to sync Gmail contacts with your Galaxy S3?
The last steps that you should do now is sync your Gmail contacts with your phone. Here are the steps:
  1. On your Galaxy SIII, go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap Accounts and sync.
  4. Tap your Google account.
  5. Here you can choose what would you like to sync by tick the checkbox next to the option or you can tick all the option displayed on your screen, then tap Sync now button to synchronize the contacts.
  6. Finish. Now your Outlook contacts has been synced with your Galaxy SIII.

Well, by knowing on how to sync your Outlook contacts with your phone using Gmail account, now you can retrieve all your Outlook contacts to your phone with ease. You can also use all these steps mentioned above with another email or webmail services. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Merge Duplicate Contacts

In Samsung Galaxy SIII, there are several way that allow you to retrieve contacts then save them into your phone, such as add it on your own or retrieve it from mms that contains contact or phone number.

See also: How to Save MMS Contacts in Samsung Galaxy S3

You can also retrieve contacts from social network sites and add them to your phone. But, sometimes the contacts you have added may be displayed more than one. So, to make you easier using your contact and organizing them then you can merging the same or duplicate identical contacts into one.


How to join contacts?
In addition to make you more easier to use and orginizing them, this steps will make your contact more neat and orderly. Well, to do so kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Contacts, then tap on it.
  3. Tap the Contacts tab.
  4. Tap the required contact.
  5. Tap the Menu key.
  6. On the pop up menu select Join contact.
  7. Tap the required contact you wish to merge.
  8. Finish. Now your selected contact will be merge into a single contact.

By knowing on how to merge duplicate contacts, now you can organizing your phone book in order to make them more organize and make you more easier when you want to use them. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Set and Use Speed Dialing

As we all know that you can make a call using Galaxy SIII in several ways, such as using regular way, using easy call feature or using motion-based feature named direct call.

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

One more way that you can use to make a call on your Galaxy SIII is using speed dialing. But, you should assigning the required contact first before you can use the speed dialing on your phone.


How to setup speed dialing?
In order to make you able to use speed dialing on your phone, then first you need assigning the required contact to a speed dialing key. To do so following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Phone, then tap on it.
  3. Tap the Keypad tab.
  4. Tap the Menu key.
  5. On the pop up menu select Speed dial setting.
  6. Tap the required speed dialing key that you wish to use.
  7. Tap the required contact.
  8. Finish. Now you can do speed dialing to the selected contact using the selected speed dialing key.

How to use speed dialing?
Once you managed to assign the required contact to speed dialing key, then below is the steps to use it:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Phone, then tap on it.
  3. Tap the Keypad tab.
  4. Tap and hold the required speed dialing key until the contact number you set before is calling.

Well, by knowing on how to set and use speed dialing on your Galaxy SIII, now you can make a call simply by tapping one key. You can also set speed dialing key to an important contact to make you more easier when you want to call them. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Compose and Send Gmail Email Messages with Attachment

Android operating system inside Galaxy SIII will allow you to use Google service easily by activating your Google account first on your phone.

See also: How to Activate an Existing Google Account on Samsung Galaxy SIII

Once you activate your Google account, you will be able to use all Google service directly through your phone, such as using youtube to search or upload video, download a certain useful apps through Google Play Store, using Google Now or Sending an email through Gmail.


How to write and send Gmail email message with attachment?
Once your Google account is active on your phone and your have an internet connection, then to do so you just need to follow the easy steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Gmail, then tap on it.
  3. To create new email tap the new email message icon located on the bottom left corner on your phone.
  4. Enter recipient's email address in To: field by key in the first letters of the required contact then the contact which match will displayed, tap to the required contact you want to send a Gmail message. Or you can write down the recipient's email address if the required email address has not been added yet on your contact.
  5. To add more recipient's email address you can repeat the previous step.
  6. Write the title of email in Subject field.
  7. Tap Compose email.
  8. Write your message here.
  9. To attach picture or video tap the Menu key then on the pop up menu select Attach file.
  10. Go to the folder where the required picture or video located, then tap the required picture or video you want to attach on your Gmail message.
  11. To send your Gmail message tap send icon located on upper right corner.
  12. Finish. Now your Gmail message will send to the selected contact.

Well, by knowing on how to compose new Gmail message then send it directly through your phone, now you can stay keep in touch and communicate with your friend, family or co-workers easily. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)