Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Share Mobile Data Connection Via Wi-Fi in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Wi-Fi is one of connectivity features available in the Samsung Galaxy SIV. You can use it to gain internet connection by connecting your phone to a Wi-Fi network, either it's an open or secured Wi-Fi network. Once you have an internet connection, you can use it to send emails, browsing webpages, install apps, etc.

See also: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

Aside from the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can also set your phone as internet Access Point by using portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature. This feature will allow you to share your mobile data connection to another Wi-Fi enabled devices(max. 10 devices).

How to set Samsung Galaxy S4 as Wi-Fi hotspot?
To do so, kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. First, you have to enable the mobile data on your phone. From any screen, swipe down the top of the screen using two fingers and then tap Mobile data button to enable it(it shows green when it's enabled).
2. Now, go to Settings.
3. Tap Connections tab.
4. Tap More networks.
5. Tap Tethering and portable hotspot.
6. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right to enable this option.
7. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure menus under this option. To change Wi-Fi hotspot access go to the step #8, to add allowed devices go to the step #9 while to configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings go to the step #10.
8. Change Wi-Fi hotspot access:
   To change Wi-Fi hotspot access, tap the Wi-Fi network name (by default the name is AndroidAP) and then select from the following options:
• All devices: select this option if you want all Wi-Fi enabled devices can access the internet via your data network.
• Allowed device only: select this option if you want only the devices in the Allowed devices list that can access the internet via your data network.
9. Add and remove devices in the Allowed devices list:
• Tap Allowed devices button.
• Tap Add button (+).
• Enter the device and the MAC address of the device you want to allow to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Tap OK button.
• The device will be added to the Allowed devices list.
• To remove device from the list, tap the Trash can icon then select the device you want to remove from the list and then tap Delete button.
10. Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot:
• Tap Configure button.
• If necessary, change the Wi-Fi network name by entering the required name in the Network SSID field.
• If necessary, check the box in the left side of Hide my device option to hide your network profile when another device is scanning Wi-Fi.
• If necessary, you can change the security. By default, the security is open or without using password but if you want to set password for your hotspot you can change the security to WPA2 PSK and then enter the password.
• Once done tap Save button to save the changes.

How to connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot?
I've tested these steps by using Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7 with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Under Wireless and network section, enable Wi-Fi by sliding the ON/OFF switch to the right.
3. The phone will automatically scan for the available Wi-Fi networks. If the Wi-Fi hotspot is open, then it will automatically connect. If you set the password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, tap the Wi-Fi network name (by default, the name is AndroidAP) and then enter the password and then tap Connect button.
4. The mobile data connection from Samsung Galaxy SIV now can be used in this phone.

For the record, while you set your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, it may consumes more battery. So, if you're tight with the battery issue, better you don't use this feature for a long time or simply use this feature as needed.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Can't Use the Volume Key to Zoom In or Out in the Camera App in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

It seems that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has been bringing some problems to the users since it launched at the first time. A few days ago, some insiders left their comments and asked why the zoom function of the Volume key didn't work in the Camera app after they had updated their Samsung Galaxy SIII to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

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

After some further investigations, I've found that there were two things that can caused the zoom function of the Volume key didn't work, the camera mode and the Home screen mode.


How to fix can't zoom in or out using the Volume key in the Camera app?
If you're also experiencing this problem, you can check the following steps to make the zoom function of the Volume key works again:

1. Check the camera mode
   Some camera modes (e.g: panorama mode) will automatically disable the zoom function. So, to make the zoom function works, you need to change the camera mode to another mode. You'll be informed with the error message "cannot zoom in or out in this mode" if you're using a camera mode where the zoom function is not allowed to use.
2. Check the home screen mode
   If your phone is using the easy mode as its home screen mode then it will automatically disable the zoom function. So, to make the zoom function works, you need to set the home screen mode to the standard mode. You can do so by using the following steps:
• Go to Settings.
• Tap My device tab.
• Tap Home screen mode and then select Standard.
3. Use the pinch to zoom feature
   If the step #1 and #2 didn't work, you still be able to zoom in or out by pinching the screen with two fingers.

For the record, I've tested these steps in the Samsung Galaxy SIV with Android 4.4 Kitkat and it worked. So, I can conclude that these steps should be worked in another Samsung Galaxy phones with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or above.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Save Pages for Offline Reading in Any Browser App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

As we have known that the save page is an option that is owned by the stock Browser app in the Samsung Galaxy SIV. This option will allow you to read saved pages offline or without using an internet connection.

See also: How to Offline Reading Using the Stock Browser App in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

However, for those of you who are prefer to use another third-party browser apps (e.g: Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, Opera, etc), then you can also save a page to read it offline later though some of them have no option to save a page by default. You can do so by using third-party app called Pocket app.


How to save a page in any browser app?
You need an internet connection to do these steps. FYI, I've already tested these steps in the stock Browser(Internet app), Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Dolphin app. But, to make it easier, these steps use Chrome app and Dolphin app.

By using Chrome app:

1. Download and install Pocket app from the Google Play Store and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
2. Open Chrome app.
3. Open a webpage by entering its address or URL in the address bar and then tap Go.
4. Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap the Menu key then select Share...
5. On pop up menu select Add to Pocket.
6. The webpage will be saved to the Pocket app.

By using Dolphin app:

1. Download and install Pocket app from the Google Play Store and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
2. Open Dolphin app.
3. Open a webpage by entering its address or URL in the address bar and then tap Go.
4. Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap the Menu key then select Share page.
5. Tap Add to Pocket.
6. The webpage will be saved to the Pocket app.

How to read offline a saved page from any Browser app using Pocket app?
If previously you've saved a webpage from any browser to the Pocket app, then you can read it offline or without using an internet connection from Pocket app by using the following steps:

1. Open Pocket app.
2. By default, Pocket app will display all your saved pages.
3. Tap the required save page you want to read.
4. The selected saved page will be opened and ready to read.

For certain reason, some of users prefer to use third-party browser app than the stock one. So, by knowing these steps, now you can enjoy using an offline-reading-like feature by using Pocket app to read articles you've saved from any browser app you like.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Save a Webpage for Offline Reading in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Browsing a webpage is one of the most frequently performed activities by the Samsung Galaxy SIV users therefore this phone has provided a stock Browser app as one of pre-installed apps. You need an internet connection to make this app works. You can get it by connecting your phone to a Wi-Fi network or by using mobile data.

See also: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

However, the stock app also has an option called save page that will allow you to load a webpage when you don't have an internet connection in condition that you have saved the webpage when you're connected with internet. This is commonly referred as offline reading.

How to save a webpage in the stock Browser app?
These steps need you to connect with internet. Also, please note that some webpages may not allow you to save its pages. Well, to save a webpage, kindly using the following steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Open a webpage by entering its address or URL in the address bar and then tap Go.
3. Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap the Menu key then select Save page.
4. The currently opened webpage will be saved in the saved pages.

How to read a saved page offline in the stock Browser app?
If a webpage has been saved, later you can load and read it offline or in other word you don't need an internet connection to do these steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap Bookmark icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap Saved pages tab.
4. Tap the required saved page.
5. The selected saved webpage will be loaded.
6. Now, you can read the webpage content offline.

In a quick glance, save page option seems have the same function with bookmark which will allow you easily reload a webpage, the difference is by using save page you can reload a saved webpage without using an internet connection. So, by utilizing this option, you still be able to read a saved webpage though you're not connected with internet or while you're in a area where radio transmitter is prohibited. So, how about you? Have you ever used this feature?

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Add a Webpage Shortcut to Home Screen in Android 4.4 Kitkat

There are some options in the stock Browser app that will allow you to access your favourite webpage easier and faster, one of which is an option called set as homepage. This option will be more useful if you use it to assign your favourite webpage as the homepage because the webpage you've assigned as the homepage will be automatically loaded whenever the stock Browser app is opened.

See also: How to Set Homepage in the Stock Browser App in Android 4.4 Kitkat In the Samsung Galaxy S4

Aside from assigning a webpage as the homepage, there's another way that has a similar function with the homepage: create a shortcut to a webpage on the Home screen. By doing this, you can easily access to a particular webpage directly through your Home screen.


How to create a shortcut to a webpage in the stock Browser app?
There 2 methods available that you can do to create a webpage shortcut on the Home screen, from the currently opened webpage and from the bookmarks.

Method #1: From the currently opened webpage
This method will allow you to create a shortcut for the currently opened webpage. Here are the steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Open a webpage by entering its address or URL in the address bar and then tap Go.
3. Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap the Menu key then select Add shortcut to home.
4. A shortcut of the currently opened webpage will be created on the Home screen.

Method #2: From the bookmarks
This method will allow you to create a shortcut for the webpage you've already bookmarked before. Here are the steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap Bookmark icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap Bookmarks tab to display all of your bookmarked webpages.
4. Long tap the required bookmark and then on pop up menu select Add shortcut to home.
5. A shortcut of the selected bookmark will be created on the Home screen.

FYI, by using these methods you can add webpage shortcuts as many as possible in condition that you have free space in your Home screen to place the shortcuts. So, how about you? Have you ever used this options?

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Set Homepage in the Stock Browser App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Bookmark webpage is a feature that you can find in the stock Browser app in the Samsung Galaxy SIV. You can use this feature to mark a webpage so that you can load them later easier without having to enter the webpage address(URL). This will of course will make you easier and faster accessing your favourite webpage and prevent you from a trouble of forgetting the webpage address.

See also: How to Bookmark a Webpage and View It in the Stock Browser App in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

Aside from bookmark a webpage, the stock Browser app also has another useful feature which will facilitate your browsing activities. One of which is a feature that will allow you to assign a webpage as your homepage so that whenever you're opening the stock Browser app, the webpage that you've assigned as the homepage will be automatically loaded.


How to set homepage in the Stock Browser app?
There are 3 methods that you can use to set homepage in the stock Browser app. You can see them below.

Method #1: From the settings menu of the Internet app
This is a common method used by users to set their homepage. Here are the steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap the Menu key, scroll to the bottom to find Settings and then tap it.
3. Tap Set homepage.
4. Here, you'll see four options available, they are:
• Default page: select this option if you want to set the default webpage (it's usually a Samsung webpage) as your homepage.
• Current page: select this option if you want to set currently opened webpage as your homepage.
• Most visited sites: select this option if you want to set the most visited sites as your homepage.
• Other: select this option if you want to set another webpage as your homepage. When you select this option, you'll be asked to enter the URL of the webpage you want to set as your homepage.
5. Tap Done button.
6. The selected homepage will be set.

Method #2: From the bookmarks
This method will allow you to set one of bookmarked webpages as the homepage. Here are the steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap Bookmark icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap Bookmarks tab.
4. Long tap the required bookmark.
5. On pop up menu select Set as homepage.
6. The selected bookmark will be set as the homepage.

Method #4: From the Internet histories
This method will allow you to set a webpage that you've ever visited as the homepage. Here are the steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap Bookmark icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap History tab.
4. Tap the required history of a webpage.
5. On pop up menu select Set as homepage.
6. The selected history of a webpage will be set as the homepage.

I personally prefer to set the most visited sites as the homepage because it'll make me easier and faster accessing up to 6 webpages of the most visited sites whenever I'm opening the stock Browser app.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Bookmark a Webpage and View It in the Stock Browser App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Internet app is one of the stock apps available in the Samsung Galaxy SIV that you can use to browse webpages. You need to have an internet connection to make this app works. You can get it by connecting to a Wi-Fi network or by using mobile data.

See also: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

As with another stock apps, Internet app also has come with some useful features that will facilitate your activities while using this app. One of features available in this app is a bookmark feature. This feature will allow you to bookmark a currently opened webpage to make you easier to access them later.

How to bookmark a webpage?
You can do so by following the steps below:

1. Open the Internet app.
2. Tap the address bar, and then enter the web address or URL by using the on-screen keyboard and then tap Go.
3. The webpage will be loaded shortly.
4. Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap Bookmark icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
5. In the Bookmarks tab, tap Add bookmark.
6. If necessary, you can create new folder for your bookmark by tapping My device option and then tap Create new folder icon . Enter the name for your new folder then tap Done button. Now, you can select the newly created folder to save your bookmark.
7. If necessary, you can edit the bookmark name in the Title field.
8. Tap Save button.
9. The webpage has been bookmarked.

How to view a bookmarked webpage?
When a webpage has been bookmarked, then you can easily access the webpage later by following the steps below:

1. Open the Internet app.
2. Tap Bookmark icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap Bookmarks tab. Here all bookmarked webpages will be displayed.
4. Tap the desired bookmark you want to view.
5. The selected bookmark will be loaded shortly.

Given its function, it'll be useful if you use bookmark feature to bookmark your favourite webpages so that you can access them easily whenever you want without having to enter the web address. Aside from bookmark favourite webpages, I usually use this feature to bookmark a useful webpage that I find while I'm browsing webpages but having no time to read it. So, by bookmarking the webpage, I can easily load then read them later without struggling hard to remember what the web address are.