Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Download and Install Free Apps from Samsung Apps Store

The most popular Android market widely used by Android-based smartphone users today is Google Play Store. Here you can find thousands apps that suit your needs. Another source that you can use to obtain certain apps for your Galaxy SIII is Samsung Apps. But, you need to create your Samsung account first in order to enable you to download apps from Samsung Apps.

See also: How to Setup Samsung Account on Samsung Galaxy S3

Once you've had a Samsung account, you can find and download apps or games from Samsung Apps then install it to your device.


How to download and install free applications through Samsung Apps?
If you want to download certain Android apps through Samsung Apps, then you need to follow the steps listed below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Samsung Apps, then tap on it.
3. Here you can do a search for certain apps by its category or its name:
   
   • If you want to find apps by category you can tap the required category at the top of the display.
   • If you want to find apps by name you can tap Search located at the upper right corner of the display then enter the name of the required apps you wish to download then tap search icon or magnifying glass to start searching.
4. Here you will see list of apps that relevant with your term of search.
5. Once you find the one you like, tap the application.
6. To download the apps tap Get button.
7. Now you should do is following the instructions displayed on your screen to download and install the applications.
8. Wait until the download and installation process is completed.
9. Once the process is finished, now you can use this apps by tapping Apps through Home screen then tap the applications you've just downloaded.

Well, by knowing on how to download and install free apps through Samsung Apps, now you can obtain free Android apps from it and of course now you have another alternative source other than through Play Store. So, try this tips then share your experience here :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Mobile Data

As we have learnt before, in Samsung Galaxy SIII you can control your data usage by set limitation in it. Once you've done, your data connection will automatically be disabled when it reach predefined limit.

See also: How to Manage Data Usage on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to set limit on your data usage, you can also turn the data connection on or off. If you enable this option means your phone will enable data access over mobile network. While if you turn this option off means your phone will only be able to do activity that don't require an internet connection, such as make a call, send messages and using non-internet connection apps.


How to enable mobile data?
Here's the steps you need to do to activate your data connection:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap More settings.
4. Tap Mobile networks.
5. Depending your current settings, tap Use packet data to activate data connection. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled.
6. Finish. Now you can use data connection on your phone.

How to disable mobile data?
If you want to deactivate this option to avoid using data, then you can do so by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap More settings.
4. Tap Mobile networks.
5. Depending your current settings, tap Use packet data to deactivate data connection. When the checkbox next to this option is unchecked means this option is disabled.
6. Finish. Now you have managed to disable data connection on your phone.

By knowing on how turn on or off mobile data on your Galaxy SIII, now you can customise it according to your need. When you need to use data connection then you can turn this option on, while if you don't need data connection then you can turn this option off. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Disable or Enable Data Roaming

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you're allowed to manage your data usage by set limitations to it to avoid unwanted data charges. Once you've done, the mobile data connection will be automatically disabled when reach its limit.

See also: How to Manage the Data Usage on Samsung Galaxy S3

In this phone you can also set your phone not to use data when you're abroad by turning off data roaming on your phone. Of course this will help you to avoid unwanted data usage while you're abroad.


How to turn off data roaming?
Once you've done this steps, your phone will only be able to make a call, send messages and use apps that don't required an internet connection. Here's the steps:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap More settings.
4. Tap Mobile networks.
5. Depending to your current setting, tap Data roaming to turn off this option. When the checkbox next to this option is unchecked means this option is disabled.
6. When required, tap OK button.
7. Finish. Now you have managed to disable data roaming on your phone.

How to turn on data roaming?
For any reason, if you want to stay enable to use data while you're abroad then you can turn this option on. But, you should know that by enable this option you may incur significant roaming charges. Here's the steps you need to do to enable this option:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap More settings.
4. Tap Mobile networks.
5. Depending to your current setting, tap Data roaming to turn on this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled.
6. When required, tap OK button.
7. Finish. Now you have managed to disable data roaming on your phone.

Well, by knowing on how to set up your data roaming, now you can set it according to your needs. Hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change PIN2

As we have learnt before, in Samsung Galaxy SIII you can restrict outgoing call by turning on fixed dialing on your phone. Once you enable this option, your phone will only be able to make a call to emergency numbers and to the selected number that you have been added into FDN list.

See also: How to Add Fixed Numbers to FDN List on Samsung Galaxy S3

When you add fixed number into FDN list, you will be prompted to enter PIN2. As with PIN, you can also change your PIN2 to the new ones you like.


How to change PIN2 code?
To do so kindly following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Scroll to Additional settings, then tap on it.
6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
7. To change your PIN2 tap Change PIN2.
8. Enter your 4 digit current PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
9. Enter your new 4 digit PIN2 then tap OK button.
10. Enter your new 4 digit PIN2 again to confirm your new PIN2 then tap OK button.
11. Finish. Now you have managed to change your current PIN2 with the new one you like.

Well, by knowing on how to change PIN2, now you can change its number to the number you like or the number you more easier to remember. But, for the record, if you entering wrong PIN2 three times in a row then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK2 to unblock it. You can obtained PUK2 by contacting your service provider. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Auto Screen Off During Calls

Huge screen and many features owned by Samsung Galaxy SIII sometimes should pay with more battery consumption. Due to this reason, the most common problem experienced by the user is poor battery life. Fortunately, this phone was comes with an extended battery that will allow the user to replace it with the new one when it has a problem or broken.

See also: How to Insert or Remove Battery on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another thing that you can also do to avoid poor battery life is by saving more battery consumption. One of which is by turning the screen automatically off during calls. This of course will save you more battery consumption and help you to prolong your battery life.


How to turn on auto screen off during calls?
You can enable this option by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Tap Auto screen off during calls option to enable this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is selected.
6. Tap Home button to return to Home screen.
7. Finish. Now your phone's screen will automatically off during calls.

How to turn off auto screen off during calls?
For any reason, you may want to disable this option to make your screen stay on while you on call. To do so kindly following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Tap Auto screen off during calls option to disable this option. When the checkbox next to this option is unticked means this option is disabled.
6. Tap Home button to return to Home screen.
7. Finish. Now your phone's screen will stay on during calls.

Well, by knowing on how to set auto screen off during calls, now you can set it according to your needs and conditions. If you want to save more battery consumption, then turn this option on. While if not, you can turn this option off. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add Fixed Numbers to Fixed Dialing Numbers List

As we have learnt before, in Samsung Galaxy SIII we can restrict incoming call by adding the number into rejection list and restrict outgoing call by adding the number into FDN list. But, before you add the fixed numbers, make sure you have enabled fixed dialing on your phone.

See also: How to Turn On or Off Fixed Dialing on Samsung Galaxy S3

Once you turn this option on, now your phone will only be able to make a call to the selected numbers and emergency numbers.


How to add fixed numbers to FDN list?
To be able to make a call to the certain number when fixed dialing was turning on, then you need to add the number into FDN list by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Scroll to Additional settings, then tap on it.
6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
7. Tap FDN list to manage phone number list.
8. Tap the Menu key.
9. On pop up menu select Add contact.
10. Enter contact name in Name field.
11. Tap Number field and enter the required number.
12. Tap PIN2 field and enter your PIN2. When you never change your PIN2 then the default is 0000.
13. Tap Save button to save your changes.
14. To add more fixed numbers, repeat from the steps #8.
15. Finish. Now you have managed to add fixed numbers.

Well, by knowing on how to add fixed numbers, now you can call to these numbers while fixed dialing is enable on your phone. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Fixed Dialing

In Samsung Galaxy SIII you can determine which phone number that you allow to call you and which one that you disallow to do so by adding the number into your rejection list.

See also: How to Add or Remove Contact from Blacklist on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to restrict incoming calls, here you can also restrict your outgoing calls by turning on fixed dialing on your phone. Enabled this option means your phone will only be able to make a call to the selected numbers and emergency numbers.


How to turn on fixed dialing?
To enable this option on your phone, kindly following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Tap Additional settings.
6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
7. Depending on your current setting, tap Enable FDN to enable fixed dialing on your phone.
8. Enter your PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
9. Finish. Now you have managed to enabled fixed dialing on your phone.

How to turn off fixed dialing?
For any reason, if you want to disable fixed dialing on your phone, below are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Tap Additional settings.
6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
7. Depending on your current setting, tap Disable FDN to disable fixed dialing on your phone.
8. Enter your PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
9. Finish. Now you have managed to disabled fixed dialing on your phone.

By knowing on how to set up fixed dialing, now you can customise it according to your needs. When you want to restrict outgoing calls then you can turn this option on. While if not, you can turn this option off. So, try this tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)