Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Adjust Sound Volume

Set the ringtone is the best way to tell you who the person is calling you. Moreover, in Samsung Galaxy SIII you can also assign different ringtone on each contact you have saved on your phonebook.

See also: How to Set Different Ringtone for Different Contact on Samsung Galaxy S3

Once you've assign ringtone, then whenever the contact calls you then the phone will ring the tone you already set before, of course your phone should not be in silent mode and you have adjust the volume to allow you hear the ringtone.


How to change sound volume?
You can adjust ringtone and other notification volume by following the steps as listed below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Sound.
3. Tap Volume.
4. Now you'll see some option available here, such as music, video, games and other media, ringtone, notification, etc, with the slider next to each of the option
5. Slide the slider on each option to the right to increase the volume or slide it to the left to decrease the volume.
6. Tap OK button to save the changes.

Well, this is the step to change ringtone and other notification volume on your phone. Also by knowing this step, now you can set the sound volume according to your need. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3 : How to Solve Can't Control Music Player on Lock Screen

A visitor of the inside-galaxy asked me through her comment that she could not control the stock music player app --such as skip, pause/play, rewind, etc-- when the phone is locked unless she's unlocked her phone. Well , if you're also experiencing the same problem with her, then better you check a few things below to solve the problem:

1. Use Swipe method to unlock the screen
With the basic swipe methods to unlock the screen, whenever you're playing a music with the music player and the phone is locked, then you can control the music player with a music player control which can be found by sliding down the notification bar. Whereas, for the other unlock methods, such as a PIN, password or pattern, you need to unlock the screen first to be able to control the music player.
See also : How to Customize Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen

2. Use the native headphones of the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you use the headphones that come along with your phone, then you can utilize it to control the music player by using its physical buttons, such as you can jump to the next song by double clicking the small pause button beside the volume control.

3. Use the third-party music player app with lockscreen controls
If you don't want to use the swipe method to unlock --for the security reasons maybe-- and or you don't want to use headphones, then the options that you can possibly do is by installing a third-party music player apps that have lock screen controls, such as Poweramp, doubleTwist, etc. You can get them all through the Play Store.


Well , that's three things you need to do on your phone if you want to be able to control the music player when your phone is locked. However, if you have your own way to fix this problem and it's not listed here, then I'll really appreciate if you willing to share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add or Remove Accessibility Shortcut to the Device Menu

There are several option that we can find under accessibility menu in Samsung Galaxy SIII. One of which is an option called Talkback. Enabling this option will set the phone to provide you a spoken feedback for whatever you do with the phone. With the Android Jelly Bean, enable Talkback mode and face detection shot mode will allow you to use easy snap feature when taking a picture.

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

Usually, you can accessing the accessibility menu through the settings menu. But, you can add the accessibility shortcut under device option for faster access. You can do so by enabling Accessibility shortcut option.


How to enable or disable accessibility shortcut?
Below are the complete steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Depending on your current settings, tap Accessibility shortcut to enable or disable this option. When the box next to the option is checked means the option is turned on.
4. Once you've enabled this option, you'll see an accessibility shortcut whenever you press and hold the Power key to open device options.

By knowing this step, now you can set to add or not accessibility shortcut under device power menu. For some users, adding this shortcut will help them to access the accessibility menu more faster and easier, while for some others are not. So, hope this helps :)

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.

See also: How to Use Browser App on Samsung Galaxy S3

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.

See also: How to Uninstall Applications on Samsung Galaxy S3

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 :)