Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Open New Tab in Background While Browsing the Web

Unwanted pop ups suddenly appeared while browsing the web, may be the one thing that was annoying. Moreover, the worst part of this is that we should pay it with some data. If you don't want to experience this situation, then blocking pop ups is best solution to do to solve this problem.

See also: How to Block Pop-Ups in Browser Apps in Samsung Galaxy S3

Other annoying things that you may encounter while browsing the web is when we wants to open the links on the web in a new tab. By default, it will be open at the top and cover up a web page we're currently viewing. Luckily, there is an option in the stock Browser apps which will allow you to set the browser to open new tab in the background.


How to enable or disable open new tab in background on Browser apps?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open the stock Browser apps.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. Tap Advanced.
4. Depending on your current settings, tap Open in background to enable or disable this option. When the box next to this option is ticked means the option is enabled.
5. Tap the back key to return to the browser page.
6. Navigate to the certain web pages and try to open links in new tab.
7. Now, the new window will be open behind the current window.
   

By enabling this option, now whenever you're opening the new tab while browsing the wen, it will opened in the background and will no longer disturb you while you're viewing the current web page.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Block Pop-Ups in Browser Applications

The stock Browser apps inside Samsung Galaxy SIII has come with some options to extend your experience while using it, such as an option to enable or disable JavaScript which will allow you to set the browser to load or not to load JavaScript on the web that you're currently viewing.

See also: How to Enable or Disable JavaScript in Browser Apps on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another option available there that will expand your comfort is an option to block pop ups. This of course will useful if you often annoyed with an unwanted pop-ups displayed while you use the browser apps to browse the webs.


How to make the browser block pop-ups?
Below are the steps you need to do:

1. Open the Internet Browser apps.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. Tap Advanced.
4. Scroll to Page content section. Depending on your current settings, tap Block pop-ups to enable or disable this option. If the box next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled and the pop up will be blocked.
5. Tap the Back key to return to the browser page.
   

By enabling this option, the browser will block the pop up on the web you're viewing and you will no longer be annoyed with the unwanted pop ups while browsing the web.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable SIM Change Alert

Some of visitors of the inside-galaxy were mailed me and said to me that their phone was lost or stolen. For the record, Samsung Galaxy SIII has some methods to helps the user to find or track their lost or stolen phone, one of which is by using Samsung Dive. In order to be able to use this service, first you need to have a Samsung account and register your device.

See also: How to Find and Track Lost or Stolen Samsung Galaxy S3 Using Samsung Dive

Aside from using Samsung Dive, when you already have a Samsung account, you can also set your phone to told you through another number when the SIM card is changed, the best part of this methods is it's also told you the phone number of the new SIM card inserted and its current position. This of course will helps you to find and track the phone.


How to customize SIM change alert?
Before you do this steps, make sure you already have a Samsung account associated with the device. Well, here are the complete steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Security.
3. Scroll down to Find my mobile section, then tap SIM change alert option.
4. Slide the slider located at the top area of the screen to the right to enable this option.
5. Enter your Samsung account password associated with your phone.
6. Tap Done button.
7. Tap Alert message to custom your own message, then tap OK button. This message will be sent to you when the SIM is changed.
8. Enter another phone number you wish to use to receive the message when the SIM card is changed by tapping Create button to enter the number or tap contact button to pick up the number from the contact apps.
9. Tap Save button to save the changes.
   

By customizing the message and add the number to confirm in SIM change alert option, at least now you have one more alternative solution when your phone is lost or stolen. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Make a Calls Faster and Easier Use the Existing features

Nowadays, the easiness become one of the people's consideration before they decide to buy a smartphone. Due to this reason, the Samsung Galaxy SIII also offers the user some features to facilitate them do almost everything with it easily. One of which is this phone has provide some features to make the user more faster and easier when make a calls.


Features to make a calls more faster and easier
Below are some existing features to help you to do so:
1. Direct Call
Direct call is one of the motion-based features inside this phone. By enabling this features, you can easily calls the phone number displayed on your phone's screen by holding the phone near your ear.

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

2. Speed Dial
Assigning some contacts to a speed dialing key of course will be able to facilitate you when you wants to make a calls. Simply by assigning the required contacts to a speed dialing key, then in further use you just need to tap the required speed dialing key on the Phone apps then the phone will automatically calls the contacts assigned on that key.

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

3. Easy Call
You can easily make a calls while you on contacts apps use the easy call feature. Simply by swiping the required contacts from left to the right, then the phone will automatically calls the contact.

See also: How to Use Easy Call Feature on Samsung Galaxy S3


Well, these are three features available on this phone which will be able to make you more easier or even faster to make a calls. However, if you already discovered another features to facilitate you make a calls in this phone and it's not listed here, then surely I'll appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add Contact Shortcut on Home Screen

One of the way to communicate with others is by making a calls or send a message through the phone. To do so, first you need to know the phone numbers of the people you want to call or send a message with. Once you know the numbers, you can add them into your contacts apps to facilitate you for further use. Luckily, you can add the contact number to your contacts apps easily on Samsung Galaxy SIII.

See also: How to Add New Contact on Samsung Galaxy S3

As time goes by, you may found that you already saved lot of numbers on your contacts. This sometimes bring a little difficulties to you when you wants to make a calls or send a message to certain contacts. To help you solve this problem, add shortcuts for a certain contacts on Home screen is one of the alternative solution that you can do.


How to add shortcut for a certain contact on Home screen?
First of all, make sure you have space enough on the Home screen before you do this steps. Well, here are the complete steps to do:

1. Long tap in the blank area on the Home screen.
2. On pop up menu select Add to Home screen option.
3. Tap Widget tab.
4. Find Contact 1x1 widget by swiping the screen to the left or to the right.
5. Tap and Hold to move it to the Home screen.
6. Choose the required contacts you wish to add the shortcuts.
7. Finish. The shortcuts of the selected contacts has been created on the Home screen.

Once you've finished do these steps, now you can access the contact you already added by tapping the shortcuts on the Home screen. From there, you can make a calls, send a message, etc.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add More Information on Certain Contact

Contacts apps is one of the stock application that you can find in Samsung Galaxy SIII. You can do many things here to customize the required contact you've already added before, such as adding picture to certain contact.

See also: How to Add Photo to Contacts on Samsung Galaxy S3

One more thing that you can do to customize the contact is by adding another field available to provide more information on those contacts.


How to add another field on contact?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap Contact tab.
4. Tap the required contact you wish to add another field.
5. Tap the Menu key then select Edit.
6. Tap Add another field button at the bottom area of the contact.
7. Now you'll see available field of information that you can add, such as phonetic name, organization, email, address, IM, address, note, nickname, website, internet call, event and relationship.
8. Tap the required field.
9. Fill the field with the required information.
10. To add more field, repeat from the step no #6.
11. Tap Save to save the changes.
    

By adding another field, now you can add more information on certain contacts. For the record, you should save the contact on phone to be able to do so.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Solve Bluetooth Connection Problems

Everybody should be agree that Samsung Galaxy SIII is a great Android-based smartphone that has lot of useful features and abilities. One of which is Bluetooth capability owned by this phone. You can use Bluetooth to pair with another Bluetooth-capable device to transfer files, share internet connection, etc.

See also: How to Share Internet Connection Using Bluetooth Tethering on Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from the advantages of the Bluetooth, some of users also have been reported that they were encountered some Bluetooth connection problems, such unable to pair/connect/recognize with another Bluetooth-capable device.


How to fix Bluetooth connections problem?
If you encountering one of these common problem as mentioned above, then kindly check these steps below to help you knowing the causes and how to fix it:
1. Make sure another device you're pairing has the same Bluetooth protocols as your Samsung Galaxy SIII
For the record, as written in the manual guide of this phone that it's compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, and PBAP. So, if the device you're pairing not compatible with any of these protocols, then it will make your phone unable to recognize them.

2. Make sure Bluetooth on both the devices is enabled
Check on both devices to make sure that the Bluetooth is enabled. If Bluetooth on one of the device is disabled, then it will caused your phone unable to pair.

3. Make sure both the devices is in range
For most devices, including with Samsung Galaxy, Bluetooth communication range is about 30 feet. So, make sure both of the devices is in range to be able to pair with each other. If one of the device is out of range, then it will caused your phone unable to connect.

4. Restart the phone
If you already have checked the step #1 up to the step #3 and they are all just fine but you still encountering Bluetooth connection problem, then try to restart your phone. Once your phone is on, try to pair to see whether the problem is still there or not.

5. Turn off the phone and removing the battery
If restarting the phone still unable to resolve the problem, then try to turn the phone off, remove the battery for about 30 seconds, reinsert the battery then turn on the phone and try to re-pair again with another Bluetooth-capable device to see if the problem is resolved.

6. Remove pairing and re-pair
If restarting the phone with or without pull down the battery still unable to fix the problem, then try to remove the pairing and restart your phone again. Once the phone is on, try to re-pair the device then see whether it solved the problem.


Well, these are 6 steps that you can do when you have a problem with the Bluetooth connections. However, if you have your own issue related with the Bluetooth connections, already fix it and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)