Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Move App to SD Card on Android 4.3

In the recent update Android 4.3, the Samsung Galaxy S3 gets some new features to improve the user experience of using this phone. One of the new feature brought by this new operating system is the ability to change the Volume key function in the Camera app. Now, the user will be able to assign this key as the camera key or the record key which will allow the user to take the picture or record the video using the physical button, the Volume up key or the Volume down key.

See also: How to Change the Volume Key Function in Camera App in Samsung Galaxy S3 with the Android 4.3

Another long-awaited new feature that now available in Android 4.3 is the ability to move apps to the SD card. This feature of course will help the user to keep the internal storage not quickly run out, especially for those of you who have lot of installed apps and only have low internal storage. As we all know that low internal storage will make the device not works properly and encountering some problems.


How to move apps to SD card on Android 4.3?
You can do so through the Settings menu or through the App Drawer.
Method #1: Through the Settings menu

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap More tab.
3. Tap Application manager.
4. Swipe to the All screen.
5. Tap the desired app you wish to move to the SD card.
6. Tap Move to SD card button.

Method #2: Through the App Drawer

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Long tap the desired app you wish to move to the SD card, and then drag the app to the App info icon at the top of the screen.
3. Tap Move to SD card button.

Indeed, there are some apps that can't be moved to the SD card. But, by knowing this step, at least now you have one more option to free up your internal storage by moving the apps that are supported by this feature to the SD card. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change the Volume Key Function in Camera App in Android 4.3

In Android 4.3, Camera app is one of the app that has new features. One of which is the new camera mode called Sound and Shot which will allow you record the background sound up to 5 or 9 seconds before capturing the picture.

See also: How to Take Picture Using Sound and Shot Mode in Samsung Galaxy S3 With the Android 4.3

In this recent update, the users also has the ability to set the Volume key function in the Camera app. As we all know that the Volume key used to control zoom in the Camera app. Now, in the Android 4.3, you're not only be able to set the Volume key as the zoom key but also as the camera key or the record key.


How to change the Volume key function?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Camera app.
2. Tap the Cogwheel icon to enter the settings menu.
3. Tap Volume key option, then tap it.
4. Here you'll see three options available, they are:
• The zoom key: choose this option to set the Volume key to control zoom.
  
• The camera key: choose this option to allow you use the Volume up key or Volume down key to take the picture.
• The record key: choose this option to allow you use the Volume up key or Volume down key to record the video.
5. Tap the desired function you want. When the radio button next the option shows green means the option is selected.
6. The Volume key function has been changed.

The ability to change the Volume key function in Camera app of course will helpfull for those of you who wants to use the physical button to take picture or to record the video. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Make a Music File Can't be Played by the Music Player App

An insider named Laurie has leave her comment here and asked me about the step to keep certain song from not playing without having to delete them. She said that she has a Christmas song and don't want it to be played back when she listen to the music through the Music Player app because the Christmas is over. Fortunately, in Android-based smartphone including with the Samsung Galaxy SIII, the user can be easily to do so by adding certain extension in the end of the music file name in order to disable media scanning so the Music Player app can't read it.

See also: How to Use Music Player App in Samsung Galaxy S3


How to make Music Player app doesn't read certain music file?
Generally, you can do so by using another third-party File Manager apps. But, we'll use the ES File Explorer app in this step. Well, here are the steps:

1. Open ES File Explorer app.
2. Navigate to the folder where the music file you wants to rename is saved.
3. Long tap the required music file to select it.
4. Tap Rename button.
5. Add .nomedia behind the music file name. For example: rename your_song_title.mp3 became your_song_title.mp3.nomedia
   This extension will prevent this music file from being scanned and loaded by the Music Player app.
6. Tap OK button to save the change
7. Done. Now, the music file you've just renamed should not be listed in the Music Player app.

For the record, this steps is only renaming the music files, so next time whenever you want this music file be played back again in the Music Player app, you just need to remove .nomedia from the music file name using the same steps. Once done, in a few seconds, the Music Player will be able to read and plays it back. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Share Internet Connection Using Bluetooth

An insider has leave his comment here to ask why he can't share the internet connection using Bluetooth, though he was able to transfer file with the paired device. For those of you who didn't already know, aside for transfer files you can also use this to share the internet connection with another Bluetooth-enabled devices. This methods commonly referred as Bluetooth tethering. To make the steps more easier, you can also first change your Bluetooth name in order to make another devices more easier to recognize you.

See also: How to Change Bluetooth Name on Samsung Galaxy S3


How to Bluetooth tethering between Samsung Galaxy S3 with Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0?
For the record, due to the insider who has drop his comment here is still use Android 4.1 Jelly Bean then I can't guarantee that this steps will work on Android 4.3 because some carriers has been decided to remove this option. And also, generally you can use this steps with another Bluetooth-capable devices, but as the example we'll use the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0. Well, here are the steps:

1. In Samsung Galaxy SIII, go to Settings.
2. If necessary, slide the switch next to Bluetooth to the right to enable this option.
3. Tap Bluetooth.
4. Check the box next to your Samsung Galaxy SIII Bluetooth name to make your device visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices.
5. Go back to Settings.
6. Tap More settings
7. Check the box next to Bluetooth tethering to enable this option.
8. In Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0, go to Settings then slide the switch next to Bluetooth to the right to enable it.
9. Tap Bluetooth and then followed by tapping the Scan for devices button to scan for another Bluetooth-enabled device within range.
10. The Samsung Galaxy SIII Bluetooth name should be appear under Available devices section.
11. Tap the Samsung Galaxy SIII Bluetooth name to request pairing.
12. Now, the Bluetooth pairing request notification should be appear in your Samsung Galaxy SIII screen, and then tap OK button.
13. Back to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0, tap Pair button in the request pairing notification.
14. Now, you should see the cogwheel icon next to Samsung Galaxy S3 Bluetooth name under Available devices section, tap the cogwheel icon to enter the settings menu.
15. Check the box next to Internet access.
16. Done. Now the internet connection is ready to use in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0

Indeed using Wi-Fi tethering will be able to allow you get more faster internet connection and more wider range. But, by knowing this steps, now at least you have one more option to share internet connection to another Bluetooth-capable devices. Well, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Keep Wi-Fi On or Off During Sleep

One way that you can do to get internet connection on the Samsung Galaxy SIII is using Wi-Fi to connect to Wi-Fi network.

See also: How to Connect to Wi-Fi Network on Samsung Galaxy S3

Here you can also keep your phone's Wi-Fi on during it is asleep. But, you should note that when you turn this option on then you must pay it with more battery consumption.


How to turn on keep Wi-Fi on during asleep?
As written on videotron.tmtx.ca, you can activated this option by following the steps below:

1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Here make sure that the slider next to the Wi-Fi option shows ON.
4. Tap Wi-Fi.
5. Tap the Menu key then select Advanced.
6. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
7. On the pop up menu select Always. When the dot indicator shows green means this option is selected.
8. Done. Now your phone's Wi-Fi will remain connected to the Wi-Fi network even if your phone is asleep.

How to turn off keep Wi-Fi on during asleep?
From the same source, if you want to deactivated this option due to any reasons, then following the steps below:

1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi.
4. Tap the Menu key then select Advanced.
5. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6. On the pop up menu select Never. When the dot indicator shows green means this option is selected.
7. Done. Now your phone's Wi-Fi will not connected to the Wi-Fi network while it is asleep.

Well, by knowing on how to turn this option on or off, now you can set it according to your needs and conditions. When you want to stay connected to the Wi-Fi network and want to save your data usage, then keep it on. But, if you want not to always connected to the Wi-Fi network especially while it is asleep and want to save more battery consumption, then you can turn it off. So, choose which best for you then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Sound and Shot Mode

In the recent update Android 4.3, the camera app gets a new feature which will allow the user to take picture with the Volume up key or the Volume down key. Previously, some insiders has leave their comment here to ask how to take picture with the physical button, either with the Power key or the Volume key. Sadly, in the previous version this feature is not yet available. But in the Android 4.3, the users will be able to take picture using the Volume key which will help them to take picture in certain condition when using the on-screen camera button is little difficult to do, such as when they're diving.

See also: How to Take Picture Using the Volume Key On Samsung Galaxy S3 with the Android 4.3

Aside the ability to assign the Volume key as the camera key, in this update the camera app also gets a new camera mode named sound and shot mode. This mode will allow the user to record the background sound up to 5 or 9 seconds before capturing which will make the picture more alive.


How to use Sound and Shot mode?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Camera app.
2. Tap the Cogwheel icon to enter the settings menu.
3. Scroll down to find Shooting mode, then tap it.
4. Select Sound & shot.
5. Go back to the camera screen.
6. Now, you're ready to take a picture using Sound and Shot mode.

As a note, this mode will give you a better result when used in the situation with the noises in the background, such as in the concerts or in the birthday party or else. Well, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Take Picture Using Volume Key on Android 4.3

The recent update Android 4.3 brings some new options to improve the user experience of using this phone. Though, in some cases, the new option brought by this operating system alleged by some user as the "problem" due to the user yet not familiar with it, such as the flash notification option which will make the camera flashes when receiving new email or calls or when the alarm goes off. This option surely will useful for the low-vision or deaf users where the flash light will make them more easier to know the notification rather than the notification on the screen. Unfortunately, lot of users didn't like with this option. They said that the flash light is too bright and really bothered them.

See also: How to Fix Camera Flashes when Alarm Goes Off in Android 4.3 in Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from the flash notification option, Android 4.3 also brings new option under Camera app settings which will allow you to take the picture using the Volume key. This option will helpful for the users who wants to take a picture using the physical button in certain condition, such as when they're diving and wants to take picture under water. As we all know that the waterproof cases sometimes bring the difficulty to the user to take picture using the on-screen camera button, but now with this new option the user will be able to take picture using the Volume key.


How to set Volume key as the camera key on Android 4.3?
By default, the Volume key is used to control the zoom on Camera app. But, in Android 4.3 you can assign the Volume key as the camera key by following the steps below:

1. Open Camera app.
2. Tap the Cogwheel icon to enter the settings menu.
3. Scroll down to find Volume key option, then tap it.
4. Select The camera key option.
5. Go back to the camera screen.
6. Now you're ready to take picture using the Volume up key or the Volume down key.

For the record, indeed in certain case taking a picture using the physical button is helpful but it will also increase the shake that will produce not focused image. So, when you decide to take a picture using the Volume key, make sure to hold the phone as smooth as possible to get the best result. Well, hope this helps :)