Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Create and Send Email Message With or Without Attachment Using Gmail App

Once you activate your Google account on your Samsung Galaxy SIV, then you will be able to use it to access all Google services available in your phone. The most frequently accessed of the Google services is the Google Play Store which is the official market for all Android smartphone. You can use your Google account to access the Play Store, search the desired apps--either the paid version or the free one-- and then install them to your phone.

See also: How to Download and Install Free Apps from the Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S4

Aside from the Play Store, another Google services which may be frequent you use is Gmail app. This app will let you to send or receive email messages, with or without attachment inside it. This of course will useful if you're the one who often use email messages to communicate with each others.

How to create and send email message with or without attachment using Gmail app?
Assuming that you already activate your Google account and have an internet connection, then below are the steps to use Gmail app to create and send an email message, either with the attachment or not:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Gmail.
3. If this is the first time you use this app, then you'll be presented with the sync settings associated with your Gmail account. You can either to choose to tap Sync now button to start syncing your Gmail right now, or tap Change sync settings button to change your sync settings. Feel free to tap Sync now button.
4. Wait until the sync process is completed.
5. Now, tap Create new email button to compose new email message.
6. Type the required contact you wish to send the email with in the To field. When you type the first letter and there are contacts which is match with it then all matching contacts will be displayed and you're able to tap one of them as your email recipient.
7. Type the subject of your email in the Subject field.
8. Write your own email message in the Compose email field.
9. If you wants to attach picture or video into your email message, then tap the Menu key and select Attach picture to attach picture files into your email message or tap Attach video to attach video files into your email message. Choose the required picture or video files you wish to attach.
10. Tap Send button to send your email message.

By default, you're only allowed to attach picture or video files into your email message while you use the Gmail app. But, you can improve your ability to attach any file types into your Gmail email message by utilizing third-party File manager app which we'll discuss in the next post. So, stay tuned here to know the complete steps to do so :)

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Download and Install Free Apps From the Google Play Store

The thing that you might be done once you own the Samsung Galaxy SIV as your device is activating a Google account, either your existing Google account or the new one. That's because you'll need an active Google account to access the Play Store--as well as another Google services-- to download and install apps into your phone.

See also: How to Activate an Existing or New Google Account in Samsung Galaxy S4

Once your Google account is activated on your phone, now you're ready to use it to access Google Play Store, search to find the desired apps then install it to the phone. Google Play Store provides tons of apps that you can choose which best to suit your needs. And the best part of this is that you have lot of choices of a great apps that you can get for free. But, of course the paid version will provide you more options and features than the free one.

How to download and install free apps from the Play Store?
Assuming that you already have the internet connection and an active Google account, then here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Play Store.
3. If this is the first time you use the Play store then you'll be presented with the Google Play Terms of services screen, tap Accept button.
4. Once you're in the Google Play Store screen, tap the Search icon to start searching the apps.
5. Type the apps name you wish to look for and then tap the Search icon.
6. The search result of the apps will be displayed.
7. Tap the required app you wish to install.
8. Tap Install button.
9. Tap Accept button.
10. Wait until the installation process is completed.
11. Tap Open button to launch the newly installed app.

For the record, with tons of choices in Google Play Store, you should be wise to choose which one you would like to install. Read the apps reviews is the one thing that you might be have to consider to do before you do install certain app into your phone. This will help you to make sure that the apps is clean and has as few as possible troubles. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Activate an Existing or New Google Account

As with another Android-based smartphone, activating Google account is one of the most important thing to do to allow you accessing all Google services in your Samsung Galaxy SIV. For instance accessing the Google Play Store to download apps or games, Gmail to send and receive email, Youtube to upload video, etc.

See also: Review and Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S4

Assuming that you already have an internet connection on your phone, then below are the steps you need to do to activate Google account on your phone, either the existing account or the new one.

Method #1: Activate New Google Account
if you don't already have a Google account or want to create a new Google account, then kindly follow the steps below to do so:

1. Slide down the top edge of the screen using your finger.
2. Tap the Settings icon.
3. Tap Accounts tab.
4. Tap Add account.
5. Tap Google.
6. Tap New.
7. Type your first name and last name, and then tap the Right arrow button to go to the next steps.
8. Type the name of your new Google account, and then tap the Right arrow button to go to the next steps.
9. Type the password twice for your Google account, and then tap the Right arrow button to go to the next steps.
10. Next, you just need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings for your new Google account.
11. Once you've done the setup, your new Google account will be listed in the Google account list.
12. Now, you're ready to use your Google account to access all Google services available on your phone.

How to activate an existing Google account?
If you already have a Google account and want to use it on your phone, then you can simply add that account in your phone by following the steps below:

1. Slide down the top edge of the screen using your finger.
2. Tap the Settings icon.
3. Tap Accounts tab.
4. Tap Add account.
5. Tap Google.
6. Tap Existing.
7. Type your Google account or Gmail account name in the Email field.
8. Type the password of your Gmail account in the Password field and then tap the Right arrow button to continue to the next steps.
9. Next, you just need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings for your existing Google account.
10. Once you've done the setup, your Google account will be listed in the Google account list and you're ready to use it to access all Google services available on your phone.

Well, these are the methods to activate your existing or new Google account in the Samsung Galaxy SIV. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Take Screenshot in 2 Easy Ways

Hi all of the insiders, first of all I want to tell you that I finally get my brand new Samsung Galaxy SIV and I'll share everything about this phone with all of you. As we all know that this phone is the next generation of the Samsung Galaxy SIII that was released earlier this year and brings lot of advanced features to pampers the user. I agree to say that this phone is one of the most-awaited smartphone this years. Even you can find lot of articles out there contains the wish list of what should be available on this phone before this phone is released, including the one that you can find in this blog :)

See also: 8 Things that should be Available on the Samsung Galaxy S4

The first thing that I'll share with you about this phone is how to use this phone to capture what's displayed on the screen or we used to named it as screenshot. Best use this option when you want to share what's on your screen with others through the picture. I first use this option to screenshot my Home screen to share it with my friends through the social media.


How to take a screenshot?
Generally, you can take a screenshot in this phone by using one of the methods as described below:
Method #1: By using the physical button
You can take the screenshot by pressing the Power key and the Home key simultaneously until you hear the shutter sound as a sign that the screen has been captured. The screenshot will be saved in the Pictures/Screenshots/ in your internal storage or you can also see the result through the Gallery app in the screenshot album.

Method #2: Using Palm motion
To take a screenshot using this method, you need to activate the motion and gestures first as listed below:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap My device tab.
3. Scroll down to find Motions and gestures, then tap it.
4. If necessary, enable Palm motion by sliding the switch next this option to the right.
5. Tap Palm motion to access the menu.
6. Slide the switch next to Capture screen option to the right to enable this option. When the switch shows green means this option is turned on.
7. Now, you're ready to take screenshot by swiping the side of your hand across the screen, either from the right to the left or vice versa.
8. The screenshot will be saved in the Pictures/Screenshots/ in your internal storage or you can also see the result through the Gallery app in the screenshot album.

These are two methods that you can do to take screenshot in the Samsung Galaxy SIV. Each of them has their own advantage and disadvantage. If you don't want to set some settings, then you can use the first method, while if you like the simplicity then you can use the second method. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable Lock Screen Light Effect on Android 4.3

Seems I've been missing some features in the previous Android version, Android 4.2 and just discovered them in the Android 4.3. Well, though some of them may be have no real function, but they do the thing that will beautify your precious Samsung Galaxy SIII and makes this device a little bit more fun to play with from time to time. I've already mentioned one of them in the previous post, the hidden BeanFlinger daydream which will act like the PC-screensaver on your phone. You're free to display it right now or while the phone is docked or charging.

See also: How to Unlock and Use BeanFlinger Daydream in Samsung Galaxy S3 with the Android 4.3

Another similar feature that was overlooked by me is an alternative swipe effect, the light effect in the lock screen which already there since the Android 4.2. This feature of course will give you one more option if you have bored with no-effect or even with the standard ripple effect available in the previous version. But, you should note that this only works if you use the swipe methods for your lock screen.


How to turn on lock screen light effect on Android 4.3?
Here the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap My Device tab.
3. Tap Lock screen.
4. Tap Unlock effect.
5. Select Light effect. When the radio button next the option shows green means the option is selected.

Once you've done the steps above, tap the Power key twice to go to your lock screen. Now, try to unlock the screen by swiping your finger, then you'll notice that the movement of your finger will be followed by the light effect in your lock screen. So, which the lockscreen effect you like best? Let me know by dropping your comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Reveal and Use the Hidden BeanFlinger Daydream in Android 4.3

As with all the previous Android version, the Android 4.3 also has the Easter egg animation which will display the Big Bean and bean flinger in the screen. For me, this is an extra feature that is so fun to play with. Once you flicked your Bean, then this will also unlock the hidden BeanFlinger option under the daydream menu.


How to unlock and use the hidden BeanFlinger daydream in Android 4.3?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap More tab.
3. Tap About device.
4. Find Android version, and then tap it rapidly until you see the picture of the Android 4.3 Jelly bean and the big bean on the screen.
   See also: How to See Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Easter Egg Animation on Samsung Galaxy S3 
5. Now, go back to Settings.
6. Tap My device tab.
7. Tap Display.
8. Scroll down to find Daydream, and then slide the switch next to the Daydream option to the right to enable this option.
9. Here you should see the BeanFlinger daydream as one of the option available.
10. Tap Start now button to display the BeanFlinger daydream right now. You can see this daydream for about 15 seconds.
11. Or you can also tap Select dream time to decide when the daydream occurs. There are three option available which you can choose: While docked, While charging and All.

Well, I admit may this option was overlooked by me in the previous Android version because I've just discover it in the Android 4.3, but I thinks that's no wrong if I share this feature now. So, do you already use the daydream on your Samsung Galaxy S3? Let me know by dropping your thought in the comment below :)

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 :)