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 :)