Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On of Off Flight Mode

As we know Samsung Galaxy SIII comes with several modes that will allow you to use it in any condition and place, even on the place that usually not allowed to use the phone such as while you are driving a car or on a plane.

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By enabling driving mode on your Galaxy SIII, you will be possible to continue to use your phone while driving without having to jeopardize your safety. Driving mode will inform you of incoming calls and incoming messages by read it out loud so you do not have to look at your phone while driving.

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

In addition to driving mode, you can also use flight mode on this phone. This mode will allow you to be able to keep your phone on while you on a plane. This mode will turn off all wireless signall on this phone for safe use in areas where radio transmitters are not allowed. It means that you can not make a calls, send messages, use the FM radio, Bluetooth or use the internet connection. But, you can still use your phone to listen to music, playing games, watch videos or anything else except those mentioned above.


How to enable Flight mode?
As written on support.bell.ca, below are the steps you need to do:

1. Tap on Apps from the Home screen.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap on More ...
4. On the Flight mode status information, tick the box next to Flight mode option to enable it.
5. Tap OK to confirm your changes.
6. Done.

How to disable Flight mode?
From the same source, if you want to disable flight mode that you have previously enabled on your phone, here are the steps:

1. Tap on Apps from the Home screen.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap on More ...
4. On the Flight status information mode, remove the tick on the box next to Flight mode option to disable it.
5. Tap OK to confirm your changes.
6. Done.

Well, it's so simple, right? Once you know how to turn on or turn off flight mode on your phone, now you can still use your phone while flying or when you are in an area where the transmitted radio use is prohibited. So, try this useful features then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Send a Text or MMS Messages

Although the Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with a bunch of useful features and advantages, of course you will also use this phone's basic capability to make a call or send a messages. Moreover, the phone comes with easy call and easy text features that will facilitate you while doing both of these activities.

See also: How to Use Easy Call and Easy Text Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to use the easy text features, you can also use a regular method to send text messages or MMS messages using this great phone.

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How to send SMS or MMS messages?
As written on support.bell.ca, all you need to do is following the easy steps below in order to send a messages using your phone:

1. Open Messaging app.
2. Tap on Compose to create new messages.
3. Enter recepient number or you can tap on Contact to find the number you want to send a message.
4. Tap on the contact you want.
5. Tap Done.
6. Tap on Enter messages.
7. Here you can type your messages.
8. Tap on the Send button to send this messages as text messages.
9. Or if you want to make it as an MMS message, you can press the Attach button then tap on the required options such as picture, album, image etc.
10. Tap on the Send button to send your MMS messages.
11. Finish. Your SMS or MMS should be send to the recipient number that you entered before.

Well, it's easy, right? Once you know on how to send SMS or MMS using Galaxy SIII, now you can send your messages to the contact you want. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Hide or Unhide Apps or Games

By using advanced camera owned by Galaxy SIII you can capture HDR photos or take HD video then saved it on your phone. But, for some reason you may not want others to access or view your personal photos or videos collection by hiding the folders on your Gallery app.

See also: How to Hide or Unhide Folders on Gallery App with Samsung Galaxy S3

Well, besides hide folders in Gallery app, with Samsung Galaxy SIII you can also hide apps or games from the app drawer so no one knows that the hidden app is running on your phone.

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How to hide apps or games from the app drawer?
As written on androidtipsz.com, here are the steps you need to do to hide apps or games from the app drawer:

1. Open the App drawer.
2. Tap on the Menu.
3. Select Hide applications option.
4. Here you can choose the apps or games that you want to hide by tapping on the little black box in the upper right of each app.
5. Click the Done button to save your changes.

How to unhide apps or games from the app drawer?
From the same source, for any reason if you want to unhide the hidden app on the app drawer, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Open the App drawer.
2. Tap on the Menu.
3. Select Show hide applications option.
4. Check the hidden apps or games you want to show again on the app drawer.
5. Click the Done button to save your changes.

It's easy, right? Once you know how to hide or unhide the apps or games from the app drawer, now you can set the visibility of apps or games according to your needs and requirements. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Find Its Phone Number

Each phone comes with a unique id that distinguishes it from other phones in the form of a series of numbers or commonly referred to as IMEI Number. As on Galaxy SIII, you can find its IMEI number on the backside of your phone's battery. You can use IMEI number to deactive your phone when it is lost or stolen.

See also: How to Find the IMEI Number on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to the IMEI number, your phone that inserted with SIM must have a unique phone number. This phone number is a series of numbers that you normally use to make a call or send a message from one phone line to another in a public switched phone network. In other words, people can call or send message to your phone if they know your phone number.

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How to Find Cell phone number?
It's easy to find your phone number, you can find it directly on your Galaxy SIII. As written on support.bell.ca, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find About device, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Status.
4. Here you can see your phone number is displayed.

Well, it's so simple, right? By knowing on how to find your phone number, now you can easily find out your number when you need it. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Connect to TV

Yes, you can do lots of fun things by take advantage of the big screen which is owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII, such as play games, watch videos, take panoramic photos etc.

See also: How to Take Panoramic Photos using Samsung Galaxy S3

You can also connect the phone with your computer that will allow you to transfer files between these two devices. In addition, you can also connect your Galaxy SIII with your TV that will allow you mirroring content on your phone to the TV's screen.

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How to connect Galaxy S3 to TV?
As written on technipages.com, to be able to connect your phone with TV, you just need to follow the simple steps below:

1. First of all you need to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S3 HDTV adapter. Why you need it? Because Samsung has changed the USB port's configuration on this phone. That's why the third-party MHL adapter will not work and you should purchase Samsung branded adapters.
2. If you already have a Samsung adapter, you can plug this adapter into the USB port available on the Galaxy SIII. Then use a standard HDMI cable to connect your Samsung adapter with a TV set.
3. Connect the power cable supplied by Samsung with your phone to Samsung's adapter and then plug it into a power outlet.
4. Once all connected, your TV screen will now display the content is on your phone's screen and audio on your phone will also be routed to the TV.
5. Done.

Well, by knowing on how to connect your phone to your TV, now you can enjoy the content on your phone on a bigger screen which is owned by the TV. And you can now enjoy watching video or movie that is on your phone through your TV. It's so cool, right? So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Solve Can't Download PDF Files from Browser

Previously, I would like to say thanks to Cheryl for giving me an idea to write about this. A few days ago, Cheryl write me an email which contains about her Galaxy S3 was unabled to download PDF files from the browser. After visiting on several websites to find relevant solutions, I finally found one that I think could solve her problem.

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From the xda-developers forum, some Galaxy S3 users reported that they are having problems to download the PDF files from the browser. From all reply that i was read, below I have outlined in a few points:

1. By default browser on the Galaxy S3 is set to download to SD card. So, this problem may be caused by corrupted SD card.
2. Try to move a folder to your SD card, and if the results failed means that your SD card is in trouble.
3. Move all the data on your SD card to a PC or any external storage you have, then format your SD Card. If you do not know how to format the SD card, please visit our url about how to format SD card here.
4. Once you have finished formatting your SD card, you can restore your data to your SD card.
5. Now try again to download the PDF file from the browser on your phone.

So, I hope this solution can help to solve Cheryl's problem and those of you who may be experiencing the same problem. If you find this articles useful for you then let me know your feedback through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Save MMS Contacts to Phone

There are many things you can do with a great smartphone named Samsung Galaxy SIII, from its function as a mobile phone such as make a call or write the message up to do the thing you usually do with a desktop computer such as write email, download any app you like, etc..

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On the basic functions of mobile phones, the Samsung Galaxy SIII has the ability to send messages, both text and MMS messages. And the fun thing on it is that you could easily save a picture in MMS to your mobile phone.

See also: How to Save MMS Pictures with Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to storing images received via MMS, you can also save a contact or telephone number that you received through mms messages.


How to save a contact received through MMS messages?
As written on webcazine.com, in order to be able to save a contact or phone number on MMS messages, all you need to is following the easy steps below:

1. Go to Messaging app through the Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Long tap on MMS containing the contact you want to save.
3. Select Save attachment on the Message option prompt.
4. Select the checkbox on the Save attachment prompt then tap Save. Now, the vcf file will be directly stored in the Downloads folder on your phone
5. Go out then launch My files app.
6. Go to Download folder on the storage/sdcard0/Download and tap .vcf file. Or if you can not find the file you are looking for, use the search function available on the My files app.
7. If this is the first time you open a .vcf file then you will be asked to confirm in Complete action using prompt. Here tap on Contact then tap on Always.
8. Select Google on the Create contact under account window to save the contact to your Gmail.
9. Done.

Well, now after you know how to save a contact that you receive via MMS messages you can stay keep in touch with this contact's person. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)