Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Uninstall Application using Three Easy Ways

Yes, it is undeniable when we use the Samsung Galaxy SIII we can do a lot of interesting and useful things. Sometimes, it was also make us install a wide range of applications on the phone which will make it feels crowded, you might even find a little space available on your home screen because all the space has been filled by your app icons. If so, then you may need to remove some of them.

See also: How to Add and Delete the App or Widgets on Samsung Galaxy S3 Home screen

But, if you want to uninstall some applications that are not too important or very seldom you use, it's also a pretty good idea. Unistall unused applications will be able to free up memory. More free memory means more better performance.

See also: 10 Tips to Optimize the Performance of the Samsung Galaxy S3


How to Uninstall apps?
Taken from the site ilaks.com, there are 3 ways that you can use to uninstall the app you want. They are:

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FIRST WAY

1. Go to Apps through the Home screen.
2. Click the small button on the left corner.
3. After that, the menu screen will open up.
4. Select Uninstall
5. Here you can select the application you want to uninstall.
6. Once you choose one, you will be prompted to confirm the uninstall app.
7. Click the OK button to uninstall.
8. Wait until its process is complete.
9. Done. You have successfully uninstalled the app you want.

SECOND WAY

1. Through Home screen select Apps-> Settings-> Application Manager.
2. Here, you can choose which applications you will uninstall.
3. After you choose one, press on Uninstall.
4. You will be asked for confirmation to continue the uninstall process.
5. Click OK.
6. Wait until the uninstall process is complete.
7. Done. You have successfully uninstalled the app you want.

THIRD WAY

1. Through Home screen select Apps-> Play Store.
2. From the menu choose "My Apps".
3. Here, you can choose which applications you will uninstall.
4. After you choose one, press on Uninstall.
5. You will be asked for confirmation to continue the uninstall process.
6. Click OK.
7. Wait until the uninstall process is complete.
8. Done. You have successfully uninstalled the app you want.

Well, it's 3 easy ways that you can use one of them to uninstall the application on your Samsung Galaxy SIII. Very easy, right? But, for the record you can only uninstall applications that downloaded and installed by yourself, means you can not uninstall pre-installed applications on your phone such as a clock or weather. I hope this article useful for you. So, give me your feedback through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn Off and Turn On 4G LTE

By using 4G in your Samsung Galaxy SIII, then you will get impressive internet speed and connections. But on the other hand this feature consumes so much power, so when you enable it on your phone means your battery will run out quickly.

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Well, why do you need to turn off 4G on your phone? Things mentioned above is one of the reasons you need to do this on your phone. Especially when you're going out and do not carry the charger, in order to save your phone's battery you can take the option to turn off the 4G. In addition, by turn off 4G while it is not in use can be able to maintain the battery life of your phone.

See also: How to Get Better Battery Life on Samsung Galaxy S3


How to turn off 4G?
By default, this feature has been enabled. However, if you have reason to turn it off as mentioned above, the following are the steps you need to do, as written on ilaks.com:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select "Data Usage" (more. ..).
3. Select "Mobile Network".
4. Select "Network Mode".
5. Choose the CDMA setting.
6. Done. Now your phone will connect to 3G only.

In addition, there are other methods you can use to Verizon Galaxy SIII, as written on android.gs ie using free app that can be found through Google Play Store. Here are the steps you need to do:

1. Download install Phone Info tool through Google Play Store.
2. Run it.
3. On this application go to "Device information".
4. Select "LTE/CDMA/EVDO" in the pull down menu.
5. Select "CDMA auto (PRL)".
6. Done. Now your phone will be a 3G phone.

From the same source mentioned that you can also turn off 4G with taping the classic *#*#4636#*#* to enter the handset menu information, but this way can not be used on Verizon Galaxy SIII.


How to Turn on 4G?
If previously you were turn off 4G on your phone for some reason and then you want to turn it back on, then you can do it with 2 very easy way. Let's check them out.

FIRST WAY
You can use this way if your phone is not the Verizon Galaxy SIII. Here are the steps:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select "Data Usage" (more. ..).
3. Select "Mobile Network".
4. Select "Network Mode".
5. Choose the LTE/CDMA settings.
6. Done. Now your phone will be connected back to 4G.

SECOND WAY
This way is used if your phone is the Verizon version. Below are the steps to do:

1. Run Phone Info tool.
2. Go to "Device information".
3. Select "LTE/CDMA/EVDO" in the pull down menu.
4. Select "LTE auto".
5. Done. Now your phone has been returned to the 4G phone.

Well, it's easy, right? Now you can turn off and turn on 4G features on your phone according to your needs and desires. So, let me know your feedback through the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Boot into Download Mode

When you are in download mode on your Samsung Galaxy SIII, then you will be able to download and flash ROMs and kernels on it, and you will also be able to install CWM Recovery while you in this mode.

See also: How to Install ClockWorkMod Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S3

But, in addition to the advantages mentioned above, it also carries considerable risk to you. If it is configured poorly it is very susceptible to brick your device. Indeed it's very easy to enter download mode, like everything else we do with this great phone, but given the risk that you might get you need to be very careful and always follow the instructions and all the steps before you start flashing your device. You'll also need to boot into this mode when you want to install CWM Recovery on your phone which will allow you to boot into recovery mode.

See also: How to Boot into Recovery Mode on Samsung Galaxy S3

This mode can be extremely vulnerable to damage your device if you are not careful and do not follow the instructions correctly. In addition, when you are flashing the device means you will void the warranty. So, you really have to understand the risk of what you might receive before you do this on your device.

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One thing that is very important and you have to remember, that I am not responsible for any damage and the risks that may be experienced by your phone after you run the download mode using the steps listed here. So, remember the risk before you decide to do this.


How to enter download mode?
To get into this mode is easy. As written on android.gs, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Turn off your device.
2. Turn it back on by hold the Power button, Home button and volume down button simultaneously.
3. You'll notice the download mode image and will be asked to confirm whether to continue to download mode or you want to cancel and reboot.
4. To contiune press the Volume up button, while to cancel and reboot press the Volume down button.

For the record, you will need Odin to flash your device, click here to download it. Below is a video that will show you on how to enter download mode on Samsung Galaxy S3:

In conclusion, just do it if you really have to understand the risk that you might receive. So, let me know your feedback through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Boot into Recovery Mode

By default, the Samsung Galaxy S3 already has a bunch of features and capabilities. But, if you're someone who wants to do something out of the box with your Samsung Galaxy S3, then the recovery mode will help you because many features that you can use from there. It will be more useful when you have CWM Recovery installed on your phone.

See also: How to install ClockWorkMod Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S3

There are many things you can do on recovery mode, as written on android.gs, they are:

1. Do factory reset / wipe data.
2. Wipe cache and Dalvik cache.
3. Install Updates.
4. Custom ROMs of kernels with ease.
5. Reformat pastitions.
6. Fix permitions.
7. Mount / Unmount partitions.
8. Connect to the USB storage.

How to enter recovery mode:
With so many features that you can use through recovery mode, you might imagine the process to enter it very difficult or lengthy process. But, you should thanks to its operating system that makes everything easy to do.

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To be able to go into recovery mode you have to do is turn off your Samsung Galaxy SIII and then turn it back on while hold Power button, Home button and volume up button simultaneously. That's it. Now you have managed to get into recovery mode and can use all features available there to make your phone a better device. So, try and let me know your experience while on recovery mode by write them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install ClockWorkMod Recovery

If you are a person who wants to do more with the Samsung Galaxy S3, then you may need to install ClockWorkMod or CWM recovery on your phone. Why do you need it? Yes, because by installing it you will be able to download and install new custom ROMs on your phone. You can also flashing new ROMs if you have installed it. As a note after you install it you have to root your phone so you can use CWM recovery in full.

See also: How to root Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, with the CWM recovery you can also use it to backup your entire ROMs on your phone. However, the results of your backup may be very large, at least 1GB to backup entire ROMs on the Samsung Galaxy with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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When you flash the new firmware you also have to keep CWM Recovery. Since the stock recovery include into original firmware so if you use Odin this recovery will be overwritten, whereas if you use Mobile Odin then you have to open the firmware file first by selecting "Open File ..." option and select the Recovery entry and press the "Clear" button. This means that by using Mobile Odin, then it will prevent the recovery from overwritten.

And one more thing, to be able to install CWM recovery image on your phone, your phone has to be installed with USB driver. If not, that means you have to install it first and then you can install CWM Recovery.


How to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S3?
As written on android.gs.com, all you need to do is following the steps below:

1. Connect your phone to your computer using the Samsung Galaxy S3 micro USB cable.
2. Download the Odin3 v1.85 on your computer. This application will be used to flash the CWM Recovery.
3. Download CWM Recovery file to your computer.
4. Extract both .zip file. Odin will extract the files into its own folder, while unzipped CWM Recovery going to be .tar file And do not extract it.
5. Disconnect your phone from your computer.
6. launch Odin3 executable.
7. In Odin click PDA button then select the 'CF-SGS3-CWM-vX.X-vY.Y.tar' file from your computer files.
8. Turn off your phone.
9. Boot your phone into download mode by holding Power button, Home button and volume down button simultaneously. After that download mode logo will appear and then you will be prompted to press any other button, so press it.
10. Reconnect your phone to the computer.
11. Go to Odin and make sure "repartition" option is unchecked.
12. Click Start.
13. Wait for the installation process is complete.
14. Your phone will restart when the installation is complete.
15. Done. You have successfully installed CWM Recovery on your phone.

Now you can use CWM Recovery to use a lot of features from there. And to get the full functionality you have to root your phone after you were installed it. To enter CWM Recovery hold Power button, Home button and Volume up button simultaneously or you can do this by launch it from your ROM Manager app or CWM icon. So, have you tried to install CWM Recovery on your phone? If so, you can share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Find Its IMEI Number

Previuosly I was wrote the article that is quite heavy in my opinion about how to root Samsung Galaxy SIII, this time I will write a short article about the IMEI.


What is IMEI?
For those of you who do not know about the IMEI, IMEI acronym for International Mobile Station Equipment Identity. IMEI is usually a series of numbers printed on the backside of your phone's battery.

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So, why do we need to know our phone's IMEI? Yes, we need it because the IMEI number can be used to deactive the phone when it is lost or stolen. Of course this is a simple thing that you should know as a precaution when you experience unwanted situation on your Samsung Galaxy SIII.


How to get the IMEI number on the Samsung Galaxy S3?
You can follow the easy steps below to get to know your phone's IMEI, as written on ilaks.com:

1. Tap Phone icon on your Home screen. Or you can go to Apps through Home screen then tap on Phone.
2. Tap on Keypad tab.
3. Enter *#06# then press the call icon.
4. Your IMEI number will be displayed on your phone screen.

Very easy, right? When the phone has been blocked, then IMEI would be "blacklisted". Hopefully these simple tips can be useful for you. So, let me know your feedback through the comments below :)

Update on May, 24 2013 : Thanks Matty.K for remain me :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Root, Backup and Restore It

Until now, Samsung Galaxy S3 is still being a flagship smartphone from Samsung, though in the near future its newest generation named Samsung Galaxy SIV will be released. In spite of that Samsung Galaxy S3 is a great smartphone that allows us to do many things, even things that unthought before. Thanks to a bunch of its features and capabilities that allow all these things happen.

By default, this smartphone reportedly worked quite satisfactorily. But it'll be differnt case if you are someone who wants more performance out of this phone, then one way you can do is by rooting your device. Rooted phone will be able to push performance to be better and in some cases, roting can solve some of the problems that occur in this phone.

See also: Common Problem with Samsung Galaxy S3 and How to Fix It Part I and Part II

Even so, rooting also carries a risk for you, as with all things in life. When you root your phone, it may will void your phone's warranty. And if you have to return your device to factory, be sure to restore stock software first.


How to backup Samsung Galaxy S3?
Before you perform rooting on Samsung Galaxy SIII, then you will need to do a backup on your device. This will help when you do restore later. As written on gizmodo.co.uk, below the steps to backup you should do:

1. Download Install Carbon Backup app via Google Play Store to your Samsung Galaxy SIII.
2. Download Install the desktop cliend app here.
3. Connect your phone to your computer to enable you use Carbon Backup app.
4. Select all the apps and create a backup using Carbon Backup.
5. You can backup your phone to the cloud, but you have to pay for Premium Carbon if you want to restore.
6. Or you can choose to backup your phone to SD card, PC or any other external storage.
7. Wait until the backup process is complete.
8. Done. You have successfully backup your phone using Carbon Backup app.

How to root Samsung Galaxy S3?
After you do a backup on your phone. Now it's time to root your phone. From the same source, below are the steps you need to do:

1. Download Galaxy S3 Root Toolkit here.
2. Install Root Toolkit in your PC following to the instructions.
3. Run this program, you will be required to check for an update.
4. Select your models by go to Settings-> About Device-> Model number. Here you can also find what your Android version.
5. Root Toolkit will download the necessary files. When you see a screen like the picture below, unplug your phone and then select number one and one again when you are asked to confirm.
   
   
   
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6. Driver will be installed. In this step all you need to do is click a few pages as in normal Windows installer.
7. Plug your device when you get the message said "Connect your device via the usb cable ... etc" .
8. Back to main menu. Select option 2 to root and option 3 for ALLINONE. Then option 1 to flash/CWRecovery and then option 2 for superuser.
9. If you've got USB debugging enabled then type yes to start rooting.
10. In this step you see something called "Odin". Follow the instructions given by Root Toolkit which will load recovery image. When you reboot your phone you can close Odin.
11. Root Toolkit will do some other things as needed.
12. Done. Now your phone has been successful rooted.

How to Flash CM and Rid the TouchWiz?
To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Download ROM Manager through Google Play Store into your phone.
2. Open it and grant for root access then Choose Recovery setup.
3. Follow the instructions to flash ClockworkMod recovery.
4. Download CyanogenMod version that you want here.
5. Copy .zip into your device.
6. Go to ROM Manager then select "Install ROM from SD Card".
7.  Select CM 10.1 that you copied over your device.
8. Check the option Backup Existing ROM and Wipe Data and Cache.
9. Press Reboot and install.
10. CyanogenMod boot screen will Appear as a sign that you have successfully completed this stage.

How to restore a backup?
At this stage you are going to restore the data that you have previously backup. As gizmodo said, below are the steps you should do:

1. Download Custom ROMs here.
2. Enable USB debugging again by go to Settings-> About-> Built number. Then tap on it about ten times or until you receive a message that said "you're now a developer". After that back to Settings-> developer Mode-> Turn on USB debugging.
3. When the download process #1 is complete, copy. Zip to your device.
4. Turn off your device.
5. Boot your device into the bootloader by hold down Power button, home button and volume up button simultaneously. Select "Recovery" then install .zip file from SD card.
6. Navigate to the Google apps zip file you copied earlier and press go.
7. Do a reboot after installation is complete.
8. Download Carbon Backup through Google Play Store again after you past the initial setup, and then set it up again to do a restore from your backup.

Now your phone has been rooted and you can custom it as your wish by using the advantages that you get from the root. Yeah, to root your phone and restore it may requires more time and download some files. But all these things will pay off when you find your phone work better and you get more options to make your phone as better device as you wish. So, try and share your experience when doing root on your phone through the comment below :)