Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Switch Between Installed Home Launcher App

One of tweak to speed up the performance of the Samsung Galaxy SIII is by changing the default launcher with others. There are many launcher available in Google Play Store--said Nova launcher app, ADW launcher app, etc-- that you can choose which one best suits your needs. But, better you read the review first to see if the launcher is work well or not.

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Once you find the appropriate launcher, you can just install it on your phone. Once the installation is completed you will be presented with the option to choose between the default TouchWiz and your newly installed launcher. This menu also will allow you to set the default launcher or choose which one you will use.


How to change the home launcher?
In this example assumes that you have set the third-party launcher app as the default. The following are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Application Manager.
3. Swipe to the All screen.
4. Tap the newly installed launcher app.
5. Tap Clear default button.
6. Tap Home button, then you'll see the "Complete action using" menu allows you to set the default launcher and choose which the installed launcher you wish to use.

Well, above is the steps to switch between the installed launcher is on the phone through the settings menu. You can also use another third party app through the Google Play Store, such as Home switcher / manager app to switch between installed launcher app on your phone. So, Hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Switch Between Installed Keyboard Application

The good thing on Samsung Galaxy SIII is whenever you're not satisfied with the stock one then you can choose and install various another third party app from the Google Play Store. For instance, you could install another third party keyboard app to get the things you want that doesn't exist in the stock keyboard app.

See also: How to Install Third Party Keyboard App on Samsung Galaxy S3

And, the best part of it is that once you have installed another keyboard app you can easily switch between the installed keyboard app on your phone allows you to choose and use which the keyboard you want by changing the input method.


How to change the input method?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open the app that need you to use keyboard, such as Messaging app.
2. Tap the keyboard icon in the notification bar.
3. Drag down the notification panel.
4. Tap Choose input method.
5. Here you can see the pop up menu contains of all installed keyboard app on your phone.
6. Tap the desired keyboard app you wish to use.

It's easy to do. By knowing this step, now you can easily change and use which the installed keyboard app you want to use. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install Third Party Keyboard Application

Samsung Galaxy SIII has come with the stock keyboard which is equipped with some features to facilitate your typing activities, such as auto capitalization option which will automatically capitalize the first letter of sentence.

See also: How to Enable or Disable Auto Capitalization on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, some users and insiders have said that in certain conditions they were not satisfied enough with the stock keyboard. Some of them said that the auto correct feature is not accurate and else. If you're also experiencing the same with them, then you might want to consider to install another third party keyboard app from the Google Play Store that suit your needs.


How to install third party keyboard app?
To do so kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Find the desired third party keyboard app you wish to install from the Google Play Store, then install it to your phone.
2. Once the installation is completed, go to Settings.
3. Tap Language and input.
4. Here you should see your newly installed keyboard app as the option under Keyboard and input methods section.
5. Tap the check box in the left side of your newly installed keyboard app to enable this keyboard.
6. Tap Default.
7. You should see a pop up menu appears contains with all installed keyboard app on your phone.
8. Tap the newly installed keyboard app to set it as the default keyboard.

Well, there are various keyboard app available on the Google Play Store, so you can choose which the best one you like to use. But, it's not hurt if you read the review first to make sure that the app is work well. So, if you're not satisfied with the stock keyboard app then which the keyboard are you using now?

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Remove Number from Spam List

On Samsung Galaxy SIII there are several ways that you can do to block certain contacts so they can't send you a message, one of which is by entering the number you want to block into the spam list.

See also: How to Register Number as Spam on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, in certain condition you might have several reasons that make you want to remove the number from the spam list and allow the number to send you a message again, for instance when you accidentally have entered the number into the spam list and want to remove them from there.


How to remove number from the spam list?
Kindly follow the steps listed below to do so:

1. Open Messaging app.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. If required, tap Spam settings option to enable it.
4. Tap Register number as spam.
5. Tap and hold the desired number you wish to remove from the spam list.
6. Tap Delete.
7. Tap the OK button to confirm removing number from the list.

By knowing how to remove the number from the spam list, now you can allow the number you have blocked to send a message to you. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Send a Message to the Recent Call

In the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can see the list of all the recent calls through Logs tab under Phone app. From here, you can do several things, such as redial the recent call or save unsaved number into your phone book.

See also: How to Dial and Save a Recent Call or Number on Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from dialing or saving the recent calls, you can also send a message to them. Of course this will give you another way to send a message with this phone.


How to send message to recent call?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Logs tab.
3. The list of recent calls will be displayed here.
4. Swipe the desired contacts you wish to send a message to the left.
5. Write your message in the text field by using the virtual keyboard.
6. Tap Send button to send the message.

As we know that we can send a message with several methods available on this phone. By knowing this steps, at least now you have one more way to do so. So. hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off the Microphone on Active Call

By using the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can make a call with several methods available. You can choose which one that best suit you. You can also utilizing the existing features to help you more faster and easier when making a call using this phone.

See also: 3 Features on Samsung Galaxy S3 to Make a Call Faster and Easier

While you're on call, you can utilize some option available. One of them is the option to switch the microphone off to mute the call.


How to mute the call?
To do so, kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. While you're on an active call, tap Mute icon.
2. The Mute icon now appears green which means the microphone is turned off. Now, the person you call will not be able to hear your voice.
3. Tap the Mute icon again to turn on the microphone. The Mute icon now appears gray which means the microphone is turned on and the person you call will be able again to hear your voice.

By knowing how to switch the microphone on or off, now you can set it according to your need. For instance, when you don't want the person on the phone hearing your voice when you wish to say something to other person in the room, then you can switch the microphone off. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Know Total Call Duration

On Samsung Galaxy SIII you can find out all the history calls by using the Logs menu under Phone app. Here you can see the history of incoming calls, outgoing calls and missed calls. Next, you can either delete all the logs to free up your phone's storage or save some new numbers are not listed in your phone book.

See also: How to Save Recent Calls on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to provide you the information about the call histories, here you can also get information about the call duration for the last calls, incoming calls, outgoing calls and the total of all calls.


How to find total call duration?
To do so, kindly do as follows:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Logs tab.
3. Tap the Menu key then select Call duration.
4. Here you can see the total call duration, either voice or video call.
• Last call: This will show you the total length of time for the last call.
• Dialed calls: This will show you the total length of time for all outgoing calls you have made.
• Received calls: This will show you the total length of time for all incoming calls you have received.
• All calls: This will show you the total length of time for all incoming and outgoing calls.
5. To reset all these times, tap the Menu key then select Reset.

For some peoples, knowing the duration of the calls they have done is something quite important. So, by knowing how to do it using the steps above, you can now easily get information about the total call duration on your Samsung Galaxy SIII.