Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Google Search App

Nowadays, many activities that we can do by using an internet connection, one of which is to browse the website to gain certain information. To anticipate this need , this time almost all existing smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy SIII have included the browser application as one of the pre-installed apps.

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High demand from the users to use the internet to browse websites or to obtain the necessary information triggered website growth rapidly. Due to this reason, the existence of search engines is very important thing to support user's browsing activity . Today, the most popular ones is the Google search engine . The good news, you can find the Google search app as one of pre-installed apps inside the Samsung Galaxy SIII.


How to make a text or voice search using Google search app ?
In addition to use the Browser app to access Google search engine page, you can also use Google search app to perform a search, either text or voice search. Here are the steps to do so :
Text search

1. Tap the Google search bar on the Home screen to start a text search.
2. Enter the search term or keyword then tap the Search icon or tap the matching search result appears under the search bar to start searching.
3. The search result are now displayed on the screen.
4. Tap the desired link to open the website.

Voice search

1. Tap the Microphone icon to start voice search.
2. When the "Speak now" appears on the screen, then you can begin to speak the search terms or keyword. If the voice search is timed out, tap the Microphone icon to try another search.
3. The search result are now displayed on the screen.
4. Tap the desired link to open the website.

By knowing how to use the Google app , at least now you have an alternative way to search other than by accessing Google search engine pages via the Browser app. Well, Hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install and Setup Skype App

Make a video call is one of the ability owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII. This feature utilize the front-facing camera and 3G network to works. By using this feature, you will not only be able to hear the voice but also see the person you call.

See also: How to Make a Video Call on Samsung Galaxy S3

Unfortunately, some of carrier has no video call option included in them resulting the user can't make a video call by using the stock Phone app. But, if you still want to do so, there are some third-party apps which will allow you to do that thing. The popular ones is Skype app. Aside from allowing you to make a video calls, this app also allows you to make a voice call to the cell phones or landlines--either local or international--, send messages or files, etc.


How to install and set up Skype app?
Below are the complete steps to do so:

1. Download Install Skype - free IM & video calls app for free through the Google Play Store.
2. Once the installation is completed, launch the app.
3. If you already have an existing Skype account, enter your Skype name and Password then tap Sign in button. If not, you can create a new Skype account by tapping Create a Skype account then follow the on screen instruction.
4. If this is the first time you use the app, then you may be prompted to accept the terms of agreement and may be offered a tour to let you know how the app works--you can skip the tour--. You'll also get the preset option to sync your contacts, do so, then tap the Continue button.
5. If the Skype name and password you have entered is correct, then now you're ready to use the app to make and receive video calls, chat and share multimedia files with your Skype contacts.
6. To sign out, tap the Profile icon in the Skype's main screen, tap the Menu key then select Sign out.

Well, by knowing how to do this step, at least now you have one more option to make a video calls if your phone has no option to do so and you can also utilize all the abilities owned by the app according to your need. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Make a Call to International Phone Number

Make a calls is the basic ability owned by all of the phones, including with the Samsung Galaxy SIII. To meet the user need of making a calls, this phone was comes with the Phone apps as one of its pre-loaded apps. You can also utilize some existing features inside this phone to make a calls more faster and easier.

See also: How to Make a Call Faster and Easier Using the Existing Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

The Phone app allows you to make a local or international calls. When you want to call the a local phone number then you just need to enter the phone number, while to make an international call you need to enter the country code first then followed by the phone number itself.


How to dial an international phone number?
Well, below are the complete steps to do:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. In the dial pad, tap and hold the 0 (zero) key until a + appears. The plus (+) sign shows that you make an international call.
3. Enter the international phone number. FYI, you can see the complete list of country calling codes here.
4. Tap the Call icon to make a call.

By knowing how to dial an international phone number,now you can stay keep in touch with your families or friends whose live overseas. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Reinstall Applications

The Samsung Galaxy SIII users might have several reasons that lead them to uninstall one or more apps in their phone, such as their phone have the low storage issue, the apps not work properly, the apps start giving some problems, etc.

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But, in certain case and reason, you might also want to reinstall the apps you ever installed before on your phone. Luckily, if you previously install the apps through the Play store, then you will be able to see the list of the apps you've ever downloaded from there, either installed or removed apps.


How to reinstall apps through the Play Store?
To do so kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Go to Apps through the Home screen.
2. Scroll to Play Store, then tap it.
3. Tap the Menu key then select My apps.
4. Swipe the screen to the left to display ALL applications.
5. Here you'll see a list of installed and previously downloaded apps.
6. Tap the desired app you wish to reinstall.
7. Tap the Install button to start installation.
8. Read carefully on the app permissions, then tap ACCEPT button.
9. Once the installation is completed, tap the OPEN button to launch the app.
10. Now you're ready to use the app.

Well, by knowing how to utilize my app options to reinstall apps, now you can easily reinstall the apps which is previously downloaded through the Google Play Store. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Emergency Alert Settings

Messaging app is one of the stock apps available inside the Samsung Galaxy SIII which will allow you to send or receive text or multimedia messages. This app has come with some option to facilitate you while using this app, such as an option to allow you change the message tone as you wish to inform you an incoming messages.

See also: How to Change Message Tone in Samsung Galaxy S3

There's also an option available that you can customize called emergency call alert. You can either enable or disable one or more of them according to your need.


How to turn on or off emergency alert settings?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Messaging app.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. Tap Emergency alert under Emergency message settings section.
4. Here you'll see some emergency alert option available, they are:
• Presidential alert: this option allow the phone to receive presidential alert.
• Extreme alert: enable this option to allow the phone receive extreme alert.
• Severe alert: enable this option to allow the phone receive severe alert.
• Amber alert: enable this option to allow the phone receive child abduction emergency alert.
• Emergency alert test message: enable this option to allow the phone receive test alert.
5. Enable or disable option by tapping the option. When the box next to the option is checked means the option is enabled. For the record, the presidential alert is enable by default and can't be disabled.
6. Done, the wireless emergency alert has been updated.

By knowing this steps, now you can choose which type of emergency alert you wish the phone to receive. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Capture HD Video Recording

The large and colourful Super AMOLED display and also 8MP rear camera owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII surely will allow you to record and watching the video in HD. What the best part of this? Now, you can easily shoot the best moment in your life with your phone into a HD video and watch it anytime you want through the Gallery app or Video Player app.

See also: How to Use Video Player on Samsung Galaxy S3


How to record video in HD?
Below are the complete steps to do:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. If necessary, drag the indicator to the Video recorder icon.
3. Tap the Settings icon.
4. Scroll down to Resolution, then tap it.
5. Here you'll see 5 resolution option available, they are:
• 1920x1080 pixels
• 1280x720 pixels
• 720x480 pixels
• 640x480 pixels
• 320x240 pixels
6. Tap 1920x1080.
7. If the situation is glare and difficult to frame the shot, then you can enable Outdoor visibility option under the Settings camera menu.
8. If you handheld the phone while recording the video, then turn on Anti-shake option under the Settings camera menu is something you need to consider to do.
9. You can also set the focus, either use auto-focus mode by tapping the "AF" icon at the bottom of the screen or manually adjust focus by tapping the the viewfinder to your desired spot.
10. Now you're ready to record video in HD by pressing the record icon or red button.
11. Tap the record icon or red button again to stop recording.

FYI, the higher resolution you choose means the a bigger file size and more memory uses. If your priority is the storage space on your phone, then you might want to choose a lower resolution. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Wishlist Feature on Google Play Store

Google Play Store is the official market for Android phone, including with the Samsung Galaxy SIII. You'll find it as one of the stock apps inside the phone. You need to activate Google account in order to access the Play Store, either a single or multiple Google account.

See also: How to Add Multiple Google Account via Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

The Google Play Store has the bookmark-like feature called wishlist which will allow you to flag certain apps for more easier further uses. For instance, you can add certain app into your wishlist to keep track the apps price, availability or else.


How to add or remove apps from wishlist?
Basically you can add or remove all of contents inside the Google Play Store into your wishlist, but we'll use the apps as the example of this step. Well, here's how to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Play Store, then tap it.
3. Browse the apps in the Play Store. Once you've find the ones you like, you can add it to your wishlist by tapping the Wishlist icon at the top area of the screen. The icon looks like a bookmark icon with a tiny plus in the middle of it. The icon will turn solid if the item is flagged as wishlist. Tapping the Wishlist icon again will remove the app from your wishlist.
4. To see, review or install the apps you have added to your wishlist, simply tap the Menu key then select My Wishlist.

Like bookmarking, this feature will make you more easier to find and track the apps you already added. Unfortunately, there's still no share or email option inside the wishlist to allow you to share your wishlist with others.