Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Camera Shutter Sound

Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with advanched camera that equipped with some of useful features that will allow you to get better picture, even with this camera you can take HD videos or capture HDR photos with ease.

See also: How to Take HDR Photos with the Samsung Galaxy S3

For some reason you may want to take a picture without the camera shutter sound, for example if you want to take a picture of your baby sleep or when you want to take pictures of another people without wanting to be known by anyone. Well, you can do that by disabling your phone's camera shutter sound.

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How to enable or disable the camera shutter sound?
As written on technipages.com, to do so you just need to follow the easy steps below:

1. Go to Camera app through Home screen.
2. Tap on Settings gear located on the upper left screen.
3. Tap on Shutter sound to switch it on or off.

But, unfortunately on some carriers, you can not disable the camera shutter with the steps above, so the only way to disable this sound is to turn your phone's sound into vibrate or silent mode. From the same source, there are 3 ways to turn into silent mode:

FIRST WAY

1. Pres and hold Power button.
2. On the pop up menu select Silent mode.
3. Now your phone will turn into silent mode.

SECOND WAY

1. Go to Settings through Home screen.
2. Select Sound.
3. Tick the checkbox next to Silent mode option to disable all sound.
4. Now your phone will turn into silent mode.

THIRD WAY
Pres Volume down button to turn the volume to be vibrate or no sound setting.


Well, once you know how to disable the camera shutter on your Galaxy SIII, now you can take picture while your baby is sleeping or when you want to take pictures of people that you like without being noticed by anyone. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn It On or Off

Although the Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great smartphone that comes with a lot of advanced technology and useful features, it does not mean this phone does not have a weakness. Just like any other electronic device, phone's usage and age can also cause the device experiencing a problem.

See also: Common Problem on Samsung Galaxy S3 and How to Fix It Part I | Part II

In the common problems experienced by the mobile phone, there are some issues that can be resolved by restarting the phone, or in other words, turn off the phone then turn it back on. In addition, by turning the phone off when not in use can help you to save battery. And you can turn it back on when you want to use it again.

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How to shut down?
As written on support.bell.ca, to turn your Galaxy SIII off then following the easy steps below:

1. Press and hold the Power button located on the right side of the phone for about 3 seconds.
2. In the pop-up menu that appears select Power off option.
3. Tap on the OK button.
4. Now your phone will be shut down.

How to turn it on?
If you want to use it again, then just following the simple steps below:

1. Press and hold the Power button located on the right side of the phone for about 3 seconds.
2. Unlock the screen by slide the phone's screen upward with your finger.
3. If you use a PIN, then here you will be prompted to enter your PIN. So, enter your PIN.
4. Tap on the OK button.
5. Now your phone will turn on.

Well, it's so easy and simple to do, right? By knowing how to turn on and off your phone, now you can overcome some of the problems that may be experienced by your phone. So, if you are having problems in your phone, it helps if you restart your phone first using the method mentioned above, maybe this could solve your problems. Hopefully this article useful for you :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Send Email with Picture or Video Attachments

One of the useful ability owned by a smartphone is the ability to check and send emails. Today many peoples are using email to communicate with each others, either for personal or business purposes.

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But, there are times when you might want to add another file in your email. This can be done either directly or by using a certain app that will allow you to be able to attach any files on email.

See also: How to Attach Any File Types on Gmail Messages Using Free Applications on Samsung Galaxy S3

But, if you want to send emails with attachments of a picture or video, you can just do it without the need to use any third-party applications. Because by default, the Samsung Galaxy S3 supports attachment to both types of these files.


How to send email with attachment?
As written on support.bell.ca, here are the steps you need to do to send email with video or picture attachment:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Email, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Compose to create new email.
4. Enter recipient e-mail addresses or you can pick them from the Contacts.
5. Tap on Done button when you are finished entering the email address of the recipient.
6. Tap on Subject then enter your email subject.
7. Tap on the text input area to start writing an email.
8. Tap on Attach buttton located on the upper right side of the screen to add an attachment in your email.
9. Tap on the required option, such as picture or video.
10. Select and tap on the picture or video you want.
11. Tap on the image or the video size you want.
12. Tap on OK button.
13. Tap on Send button located on the top right corner of the screen to send your email.
14. Finish. Your email with attachments have successfully sent.

Well, it's easy, right? So, try this useful feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install .Apk Files Applications

One of the advantages when you use Android-based smartphones like the Galaxy SIII when compared with another smartphone with another OS is on Android phones you can download and install thousands of useful apps easily through Google Play Store.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, due to policy issues certain useful applications no longer be found in the Play Store. But do not worry, Android will still allow you to install the application from another source with .apk format to your phone. But, before you decide to install these apps make sure that this is taken from trusted sites to minimize the risks that may be posed by these apps.

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How to install .apk files apps?
As written on jayceooi.com, to be able to install third-party .apk apps on the Galaxy SIII you need to follow the easy steps below:

1. First of all download .apk files into your computer.
2. On your phone, go to Settings.
3. Scroll to Security and lock screen, then tap on it.
4. Tap on Device administration.
5. Tick the Unknown sources checkbox to allow your phone to install apps from sources another than the Play Store.
6. Click OK on the window that contains the warning message of installing third-party .apk apps.
7. Connect your phone to your computer using a micro USB cable.
8. Once the devices are connected, copy the downloaded .apk file from your computer to your phone. Save this file in the apk folder on the SD card.
9. On your phone, Go to My files app.
10. On this app, select the storage area and find the folder that contains the .apk files that you want to install on /storage/sdcard0/apk/
11. Tap on .apk files to begin installation.
12. Wait until the installation is complete.
13. Done. Now your selected third-party .apk files have been successfully installed on your phone.

Due to installing apps from sources other than the Play Store can make your data and device vulnerable to attack from these apps, then make sure that .apk files taken from trusted sites and only install this application if you need them and if you do not find another alternative applications in the Play Store. So, if you do have to install .apk files on your phone, then you can use the method mentioned above. Hope it will be useful for you :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install and Use Facebook For Android Applications

Nowadays social networking has become a need for many people, ranging from just looking for new friends up to use it for business purposes. Many social networking available today, one of the most popular is Facebook. Due to this reason, this time almost all smartphone comes with pre-installed Facebook app, but not with the Galaxy SIII. If you want to use Facebook apps on Galaxy SIII then you have to install it by yourself.

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To install the Facebook app you must have an internet connection, either through Wi-Fi or mobile data. In addition, you also must have a google account to be able to access the Play Store and download the application you want.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3


How to install Facebook apps?
As written on the forum at simplydroid.com, here are the steps you need to do to install this app on your phone:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to Play Store, then tap on it.
3. Here you can search for Facebook app by tap on Search or magnifier icon then type Facebook on the search box.
4. Tap on Search button located on the bottom right corner of the screen to start the search.
5. In result page, select Facebook for Android.
6. Tap on the Install button.
7. Tap on Accept&download button.
8. Wait until the download is complete.
9. Finish. Now Facebook apps have installed in your phone.

How to setup and use Facebook apps?
Once you finish installing this app, now you can start using it. Ensure you have an internet connection when you access this application. Here are the steps to setup and use this apps:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to a Facebook icon, then tap on it.
3. If you do not have a Facebook account, then you can sign up by filling out some necessary information, such as name, email, password, etc.. Then Tap on Sign Up button.
4. If you already have a Facebook account, you will be asked to log in by entering your username and password.
5. Well, now you have to be at Facebook page and you can begin to write a status, uploading pictures, etc..

It's so easy and simple to do, right? Now with Facebook apps installed on your phone, you can stay keep in touch with your friends and maybe you can start your online business by using Facebook to get online customers. So, try this useful apps then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install Adobe Flash Player Applications

One of the great things when using Android-based smartphones like the Galaxy SIII is that you can download and install a thousand of free app easily through Google Play Store or other sources.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

One of the free apps that might need to be installed on your Galaxy SIII is Adobe Flash Player app or often called as a plugin. These apps will allow you to be able to play Flash files or view Flash-based websites through the browser on your phone.

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How to install Flash Player?
Due to Adobe Flash Player is no longer available in the Play Store, then first you have to set your phone to allow installing apps from source other than Play Store. As written on webcazine.com, here are the full steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings through Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Security, then tap on it.
3. Check Unknown source option to allow your phone installing apps from sources other than the Play Store.
4. Tap on the OK button to confirm.
5. On your phone's browser search for "archived flash player versions" then tap on the first site on the result page or you can directly go to this link.
6. Here you can find and select the latest version of Flash Player.
7. Wait until the download is complete.
8. Open the notification panel then tap on Download complete notice to install Adobe Flash Player apps on your phone.
9. Finish. Now Adobe Flash Player has been successfully installed on your phone.

Well, now after you were successfully installed the Flash Player on your Galaxy SIII, now you can view any your favorite Flash-based site. But, as a note Chrome browser does not support Flash and some of another browser may require you to enabling the plugin or flash support in the browser settings so that apps can work. Whatever it is, try this useful apps then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Call Waiting Feature

If you do not want to miss an important incoming call when your telephone number is busy or is not active, then you can activate call forwarding feature on your phone. This feature will allow you to divert incoming calls to another phone number when your primary phone number can not be reached.

See also: How to Set Call Forwarding Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to call forwarding, you can still answer incoming call while ongoing call by enabling call waiting feature. This feature will allow the people who call you to wait for you to answer the call until your on-going call is ended.

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How to turn on call waiting?
As written on devicehelp.optus.com.au, here are the steps you need to do to enable call waiting:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on Phone icon.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left of the screen.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Call Settings.
5. Tap on Additional settings.
6. Here you can enable call waiting by tick the checkbox next to this option.
7. Finish. Now call waiting features has been successfully activated on your phone.

How to turn off call waiting?
From the same source, to disable call waiting, kindly following the easy steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on Phone icon.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left of the screen.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Call Settings.
5. Tap on Additional settings.
6. Here you can disable call waiting by remove the tick on the checkbox next to this option.
7. Finish. Now call waiting has been successfully deactivated on your phone.

Well, it's easy, right? By knowing how to turn on or off call waiting features, now you do not need to missed an important call during ongoing call. So, try this useful features then share your experience here through the comment below :)