Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Backup Using Samsung's Kies Software

Having a great smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy SIII is an enjoyable experience that allows us to do many cool things with it with ease. Bunch of its features and capabilities makes us like being able to do all these things with it. One of the fairly impressive about this phone is that it comes with syncing and backup software.

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There are several reasons that make people need to do a backup of the data on their phone, one of them when they were going to do factory reset, as we've discussed before.

See also: How to Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S3

Thanks to Samsung who has provide us with Samsung's Kies software that makes the backup process in the Galaxy SIII to be very easy. Samsung's Kies software itself is proprietary software user that can be used by users to backup contacts, call logs, SMS, MMS and media files.


How to backup Samsung Galaxy S3 using Kies?
As written on thefullsignal.com, to backup the data on your phone is very easy, just follow the simple steps below:

1. Download Samsung's Kies software here.
2. Install it to your Windows PC or Mac.
3. On your PC click on Kies icon to open this application.
4. Plug the end of the micro USB cable to your Samsung Galaxy SIII and the other into USB port on your computer.
5. Wait until the Samsung Kies recognize your computer.
6. Select the Backup / Restore tab.
7. Scroll down until you find the Backup button then click on it. By default Kies will select all to be backed up.
8. Click finish when Kies finished the backup.
9. Done. Now you have managed to do a backup your Samsung Galaxy SIII use Samsung's Kies software.

Very easy, right? Now you can do the task of backing up your phone's data with a few simple steps. So, have you tried Kies software to backup your Galaxy SIII? If so, share your experience using this software through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable and Use S Voice

As is endless to talk about the features and capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Many things you can do easily with it. After previously we have learned about how to use the quick command on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which also can be applied on Galaxy SIII, now we will discuss about the voice command embedded in this phone named S Voice.

See also: How to Use Quick Command on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The difference between both command is a quick command executed using the gesture while S Voice uses your voice. If you are a person who does not like to use a PIN, password or pattern to unlock your phone, then it will help you. If you often forget what the previous pattern or your password, then by using the S Voice you just say your voice command to do all that thing.

See also: How to Customize Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to unlock your phone, S Voice also allow you to check the missed call, check missed messages, open camera, play music, check the schedule and record voice.

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How to enable S Voice?
Before you can use this command on the Galaxy SIII, you must enable it first. Taken from cnet.com, here are the steps you should do:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Security and lock screen.
3. Tap on Lock screen option.
4. Scroll down until you find "Set wake-up command". Then tap on it.
5. Here you can set S Voice on seven options available.
6. For example, we set up S Voice to unlock command. So, tap on Wake-up function 1 and select the function you want, for example to unlock.
7. It will ask you to provide a word or phrase you'll use for voice command.
8. You will be asked to repeat the voice command four times to make sure the phone is properly calibrate the words you say.
9. Tap on Done button as a sign that the phone have received your voice command.
10. You can also set up voice command for 6 other functions in the same way.
11. Done. Now you have been able to use the S Voice on your phone.

How to use S Voice?

Just like everything else we do with this phone, we can also use S Voice with ease. Simply by tap on Power button and say one of the voice commands that you specify before. Then magically this words will command your phone to do the thing you want. That's it. Very easy, right? So, thanks to its operating system, which has allowed us to use S Voice on this phone very easily.

You can also use S Voice on another Samsung's products that run with the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or above. So, try and share your experience of using this cool voice command on your Samsung Galaxy SIII :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Factory Reset and Things to Do Before It

By using the Samsung Galaxy SIII we can do many cool things with ease. Thanks to its operating system and set of powerful components inside it that allows it to happen. As with other things, we can also do factory reset or also known as a hard reset on the phone with ease. There are several reasons that make the user do factory reset on their Galaxy SIII, such as device malfunction occurs where the factory reset might solve it, when we want to sell the phone by fisrt wipe our personal data or when we want returning the phone to manufacturer or retailer with an empty state.

See also: Common Problem with Samsung Galaxy SIII and How to Fix It Part I and Part II

It is very easy to do. However, from many articles that discuss about it, almost all agree that do not do factory reset if it is not necessary because when you do a factory reset on your phone means that all data in your phone will be deleted, including the Google account, custom settings, system and application data and downloaded applications. This process will wipe all your data in the internal storage -or even on external storage if you want it- and restore your device to factory default settings, or it could be said after this process your phone will be in the condition as you turn it on the first time. After all you need to re-install all your data and applications you need into your device.

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What are the things should do before factory reset?
Since this process will erase all data and applications on your phone, then before doing factory reset you should do a few things below:

1. Backup your important data to computer or another external storage.
2. Sync your contacts with your Gmail account.
3. List any applications that will need to re-install. This list will help you.

How to factory reset the Samsung Galaxy S3?
If you really have a good enough reason to do this and you do all the things you should do before factory reset, then below are the simple steps to factory reset on your Galaxy SIII, as taken from the site droidlessons.com:

1. Tap on Menu button on the bottom left on your main Home screen.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Scroll until you find "Backup and reset" option. Then tap on it.
4. Tap on "Factory Data reset".
5. After you finish read warning carefully tap on "Reset device".
6. To finalize your factory reset tap on "Delete all" button.
7. Wait until the process is complete.
8. Done. Now you have completed the factory reset and the phone will return to the factory settings, reboot and it will give you a fresh start on your device.

Some of the issues raised on the Samsung Galaxy SIII is reported to be dealt with factory reset. However, you still have to remember that only do this if it is necessary, and you have good enough reason to do it. So, have you ever do factory reset on your Galaxy SIII? If so, let me know by write them through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store Easily

When you have a new phone then downloading and installing the application is an important thing. This needs to be done to make you able to use your phone's capabilities with full. As happen with the Samsung Galaxy S3 which is a great high-end smartphone with a lot of amazing ability, then the right and useful application will support your activities with maximal through this phone.

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There are many app available, both free and paid. The most popular source for Android phones is Google Play Store that provide thousands of apps for your choice. You can choose the applications that match your needs.

Before you can install and use the applications you want on your Samsung Galaxy SIII, first you have to download the apps to your phone. Taken from the site thefullsignal.com, below are the simple steps you need to do:

1. Go to Google Play Store app from the Home screen.
2. Select Apps panel in its main page, this is usually located on the left side of page.
3. Here you can see many different applications that you can access and download. Use the magnifying glass icon to browse or conducts search for app you want, it is usually located at the top right of the screen. Or Swipe between Menus, such as Categories, Featured, Top Paid and Top Free, located at the top of the screen.
4. Find, select the app you want then press the blue button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. If the application you downloaded are paid apps, then it will be displayed on the button. And if this is a free app, it will display the Install button. If it's your first experience of making a purchase through Google Play Store, then you will be prompted to enter your personal billing information.
5. Your app will be downloaded as soon as you tap Accept & Download. Press Back if you want to cancel the download.
6. Wait until the download is complete.
7. Once the download is complete then you should see your downloaded apps as an option when you tap Apps from the Home screen of your phone.

After that you can add apps from the Apps on your Home screen using the steps that we have previously learned.

See also: How to Add and Delete Applications or Widgets on Samsung Galaxy S3 Home Screen

Well, it's easy, right? Now you can download and install the applications you want and can meet your needs into your phone with ease, then you can use it to support your activities. So, try and let me know your experiences by writing them through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable and Use Direct Call Features

One of the things that makes a lot of attention focused on Samsung's flagship smartphone named Samsung Galaxy SIII is that the device comes and equipped with Motion-based software. This software could eventually support the use of cool features available in this device, such as tilt to zoom, smart alert, direct call etc.. Motion-based software is also pinned by Samsung on their other products that run on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, like the Galaxy SIII Mini and the Galaxy Note 2.

See also: How to Enable and Use Smart Motion Gestures on Samsung Galaxy S3

There are many gestures available on the Galaxy SIII. But this time we will learn about direct call and how to use it.


How to enable Direct Call?
Before you can use this feature on your phone, first of all you should enable it. Taken from the site androidust.com, below the simple steps you need to do:

1. From the Home screen go to Settings.
2. Choose Motion.
3. Turn Direct call on by toggle the button beside it.
4. It will turn into green as a sign that the feature has been activated.
5. Done. Now you can use this feature on your phone.

How to use Direct Call?
Once you have finished enable this feature, now you can begin to take advantage of this feature. It's so easy to use direct call on Samsung Galaxy SIII, simply by holding your phone near your ear then this phone smartly will automatically make a call at the phone number currently displayed on your phone's screen. Number can be retrieved from the message you are reading or the contact details that you are viewing.

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It's easy and simple. You can save your time to open some screen's tap using this feature. So, thanks to its operating system that allows us to do many cool things with ease through this phone. Try and feel the benefits that you can get from this feature and let me know about it by write them through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable and Use Wi-Fi Direct to Transfer Files

Previously we have learn about some cool features embedded on the Samsung Galaxy SIII. One of them is the S Beam. This feature allows us to transfer files between two Galaxy SIII or another Samsung's devices with Android 4.0 or higher by using a combination of NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.

See also: How to Enable and Use S Beam on the Samsung Galaxy S3

Here, Wi-Fi Direct charge for the actual file transfer, this means you can transfer files at speeds up to 300Mbps.

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How to Enable Wi-Fi Direct?
Before utilizing the features that require Wi-Fi Direct to work, such as S Beam, then you first have to enable it. There are two ways that you can use for this.

THE FIRST WAY
As written in ibosocial.com, below are simple steps to enable Wi-Fi Direct:

1. Turn Wi-Fi on.
2. Choose Wi-Direct.
3. You can rename your device to be easily recognizable by tap on the menu and then rename.
4. Tap on scan to find other devices that are available.
5. Tap on the name of your destination device to connect.
6. The other device that will do the transfer with your device have to do the same thing and tap on your device's name to connect.
7. Done. Now you are ready to use Wi-Fi Direct in your Samsung Galaxy SIII.

THE SECOND WAY
From the website primeinspiration.com, below are simple steps to enable Wi-Fi Direct:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose More Settings.
3. Choose Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Turn it on by sliding its switch to the right.
5. Choose a scan to discover other devices that are available.
6. Tap on the name of your destination device to connect.
7. The other device that will do the transfer with your device have to do the same thing and tap on your device's name to connect.
8. Done. Now you are ready to use Wi-Fi Direct in your Samsung Galaxy SIII.

And, the good news when you do the transfer with Wi-Fi Direct is that you can transfer files to multiple devices and send the it by selecting Multi-connect option.


How to Use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files?
Once you have managed to enable it, it's time to use it to transfer files to other Samsung Galaxy SIII. As an example we will use this to share pictures. As written on androidtapp.com, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Open Camera App.
2. Go to "Shooting mode" then tap on "Share shot".
3. Accept the pop-up message that appears.
4. Enable Wi-Fi Direct using one of both ways mentioned above.
5. Take a picture you want. Your shot will automatically sends over Wi-Fi Direct to another Galaxy SIII that have been connected with you.
6. If you receive a file with the Wi-Fi Direct from the other device, then the file will be automatically stored in your device. To find the file you can see it in the folder "SBeamShare".

It's very easy, reliable and you can do without using any third party app. Try it then let me know your experience while using this features by write them through the comments below :)

How to Take HDR Photos Easily with the Samsung Galaxy S3

As we all know that the Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with a set of powerful hardware, one of them is an amazing camera attached there. This camera is equipped with cool features that are useful and have the ability to take HDR photos.

See also: 10 Useful Tip to Optimize Samsung Galaxy S3 Performance

HDR is an acronym for High Dynamic Range, which means the camera with HDR shot capability will be able to cope with overexposed and underexposed problem on an image. It's Wow ;)

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How to take HDR photos?
To get HDR photos with the Samsung Galaxy S3 could you do easily, as written on thefullsignal.com. Below are simple steps you can follow to get HDR photos:

1. Open Camera app from the Home screen.
2. Tap the square symbol on the left side on the viewfinder screen.
3. In camera mode list that appears select the HDR mode.
4. Tap camera icon when you feel ready to take the first shot. After that the camera on your phone will take three shots very quickly.
5. The three images as the result of camera shot will be merged into one and will produce HDR photos that not underexposed or overexposed.
6. Done. Now you've got HDR photo using your phone.

Very easy, right? Now you can take any object to capture on HDR photos using the camera on your Galaxy SIII. So, have you tried this with your phone? If so, let me know your experiences by commenting below :)