Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Switch Between Desktop View and Mobile View in the Internet App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

For those of users who are tight with data usage or those who don't have unlimited data plan, any option to save more data of course will be helpful for them. It may becomes one of the reason why the stock Browser app in the Samsung Galaxy SIV provides an option that will let you to load or not images in webpages. When this option is disabled, the Internet app won't load the images in the webpages. No image means save more data.

See also: How to Enable or Disable Load Image in the Internet App in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

If you notice, by default the Internet app will display the webpage in the mobile view. It's done to speed up the internet access and also help you to save more data. Even so, if you want to view a webpage in the desktop view, you don't need to worry because the Internet app also has provided an option named desktop view(by default this option is disabled) which will let you easily switch between desktop and mobile view.

How to switch between desktop view and mobile view in the Internet app?
You can do so by following the steps listed below:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap the Menu key and then depending on your current settings tap Desktop view to enable or disable this option. When the box next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled and the Internet app will display the currently opened webpage in the desktop view, while if it's disabled then the Internet app will display the currently opened webpage in the mobile view.

FYI, this option only applied in the currently opened webpage, so you need to enable this option again when you want to open a webpage in the desktop view in the new tab.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Enable or Disable Load Images in the Internet App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Internet app is the stock Browser app that is owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIV that you can use to browse webpages. In order to facilitate the user's activity, this app also has been equipped with some useful features, one of which is an option that will allow you to save the currently opened webpage while you're connected with internet so that you can read them later offline.

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

Another useful feature available in this app is an option that will allow you to load or not images in the webpages. By default, this option is enabled therefore when you have not changed this option yet then the Browser app will load images in the webpages.

How to set the Internet app to load or not webpage images?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Open Internet app.
2. Tap the Menu key and then select Settings.
3. Tap Bandwidth management.
4. Depending on your current settings, tap Load images to enable or disable this option. When the box next to this option is ticked means the option is enabled. If this option is enabled then the images in the webpage will be loaded, while if it's disabled then the images in the webpage will not be loaded.

By knowing these steps, now you can set it according to your need. If you want to save more data then you can disable this option, while if you want the Browser app loads the images in the webpage then you can enable this option. So, how about you? Do you enable or disable this option?

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Enable or Disable Glove Mode in Android 4.4 Kitkat

By default, Samsung Galaxy SIV has been equipped with a set of useful features that will help you to improve your experience while using this phone, one of which is the feature named multi window. The multi window feature will make your phone able to split the screen to allow you opening two apps at once, for instance you can write a text message in the Messaging app while watching a video in the Youtube app.

See also: How to Enable and Use Multi Window Feature in the Samsung Galaxy S4

Aside from the multi window feature, there's also a useful feature that will allow you to increase the sensitivity of the touch screen and helps you using the touch screen better while wearing gloves.

How to enable or disable glove mode?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap My device tab.
3. Tap Display.
4. Depending on your current settings, tap Increase touch sensitivity to enable or disable this option. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled. When this option is enabled, the sensitivity of the touch screen will be increased to help you control the touch screen better while wearing gloves.

While you're in the glove mode, using leather gloves and tapping the screen firmly will help you to get better recognition while touching the screen. So, have you ever used this feature? If yes, did this feature able to help you use the touch screen better while wearing gloves?

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Hide or Show Hidden Video from the Video Player App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

The "Hide items" and the "Show hidden items" are new features available in the Gallery app that have been brought by Android 4.4 Kitkat. By using this feature you're allowed to hide or show hidden photos or videos directly from the Gallery app. FYI, this feature only works for those that are saved in the internal storage, while if you want to hide those that are saved in the SD card you can use the old method by adding a full stop (.) in front of the photo or video name via My Files app or another third-party File manager app.

See also: How to Hide or Show Hidden Pictures or Videos in the Gallery app in the Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android 4.4 Kitkat

Unfortunately, both these methods, either using the hide items feature or adding a full stop only work in the Gallery app and they don't work in the Video player app because the hidden videos will still be displayed there. However, if you wish to hide a video from the Video player app, you can do so with ease by adding .nomedia extension behind the video file name via another third-party File manager app.

How to hide a video from the Video player app?
These steps are tested by using ES File Explorer app:

1. Download install ES File Explorer from the Play Store and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
2. Once the installation is completed, open the app.
3. Navigate to a folder where you save the video file you wish to hide.
4. Long tap the required video file to select it.
5. Tap the Rename button at the bottom of the screen to rename the video file.
6. Add .nomedia behind the video name, for example: video_name.mp4 become video_name.mp4.nomedia
7. Tap OK button to save the change.
8. The selected video won't be displayed in the Video player app as well as in the Gallery app.

How to show hidden video in the Video player app?
You can show the hidden video with .nomedia extension by removing .nomedia from the video file name via ES File Explorer app.


For the record, aside from hiding videos from the Gallery app and Video player app, these steps also can be applied to hide pictures from the Gallery app and hide music from the Music player app. It's because .nomedia extension will mark a file as having no multimedia data so that the file shouldn't be scanned and indexed by multimedia apps(Gallery app, Music player app and Video player app).

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Add a Note in a Photo in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Gallery app has several useful features that won't only allow the user to view their photos, but also will allow the user to do something more with their photos. One of which is the edit photo feature that will allow you to edit a photo directly from the Gallery app by utilizing some basic picture-editing functions available. From here, you can also add an effect or two from the various stylize effects available.

See also: How to Edit a Photo in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

This app also has another useful feature named photo note that will allow you to add a note or text to your photos. It's like turning over a printed photograph and then write a note/text on its back. By using this feature you can write any information related with the photo, such as event, place or date of the photo.

How to add a note/text in a photo?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Gallery app.
2. Tap the required album.
3. Tap the required photo you want to add a note.
4. Once the photo is opened, tap the Menu key and then select Photo note.
5. The photo will be turned over to let you write a text on its back.
6. While you're in the photo note screen, you can use the following options:
• Pen icon : use this option to adjust the pen settings (style, thickness and colour).
• Eraser icon : use this option to erase your text.
• Undo icon : use this option to erase the last change done to the picture and then revert it to an older action.
• Redo icon : this option is only available after the undo icon is used. You can use this option to reverse the undo action.
• Enlarge icon : use this option to enlarge the photo by double tapping the screen.
7. When you have completed adding a note, tap the Check mark icon located at the top right corner or the screen to save the changes. FYI, a photo with a note will have a folded edge to differentiate it with other photos.
8. Next time, you can view the photo note by tapping the folded edge on the top right corner of the photo.

Though Gallery app has an option that will automatically provide information for the photo, but by using the photo note feature to add a text in a photo will make it more classic and personal. So, have you ever used this feature? If yes, what text do you usually write?

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Edit a Photo in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Aside from allowing the users to view all pictures that are saved in the phone(either in the phone memory or SD card), Gallery app also has been equipped with some useful features that will allow the users to do something else more than just viewing the pictures, such as create a photo collage feature that will allow you to combine between two and four pictures into a single snapshot of the event.

See also: How to Create a Photo Collage in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

Another useful feature that is owned by the Gallery app is the edit photo feature. This feature will provide you some basic editing functions(such as adjust brightness or rotate the picture) and provides various picture-editing effects.

How to edit a picture?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Gallery app.
2. Tap the required album and then tap the required picture you want to edit.
3. Once the picture is opened, tap Edit button located at the top of the screen.
4. Tap and hold the screen and then on pop up menu select Selection mode to select an area.
5. While you're in the edit picture screen, you can use the following options:
• Rotate : use this option to rotate the photo(rotate left, rotate right, flip horizontally, flip vertically).
• Crop : use this option to select parts of the photo and then trim the selected parts.
• Colour : use this option to add color enhancement to the photo.
• Effect : use this option to add various stylize effects to the photo.
• Portrait   : use this option to adjust the photo using tools (e.g: red-eye fix, airbrush face, etc).
• Sticker : use this option to add decorations to the photo, such as brush sticker, comic sticker, etc.
• Drawing : use this option to draw on the photo.
• Frame : use this option to add a decorative frame around the photo.
6. Once done, tap Save button. It'll be saved as a new file in the same album and the original file will be left untouched.

In my opinion, for a regular user like me, the picture-editing options in the edit picture feature are more than enough to meet my need to edit a picture. I personally often use this feature to crop or add effect in a picture. So, how about you? Have you ever use edit picture feature? If yes, which option do you often use?

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Set Vibrate Only When Receiving Text Messages in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Most of users usually will be easier to know that they have a new incoming text message by setting the message tone to the desired one. Some users even assign a different message tone in a different contact to help them easier to know when new incoming text messages from particular contacts are received

See also: How to Change Message Tone with Three Easy Ways in the Samsung Galaxy S4

However, there are also some users who want to set their phone only vibrate without playing a message tone when a text message is received for their own reason, for instance they don't want to disturb others with their message tones or they don't want others know that they're receiving a text message.


How to set vibrate only when receiving text messages?
There are two methods available that you can use to do so. You can see them below.

Method #1
This method will allow you to set vibrate only for incoming text messages without turning off other notifications, but you need to change your message tone to make it works.

1. First, enable sound on your phone by swiping down the screen to open the notification panel and then enable Sound(it's located between the GPS and the Screen rotate button). The Sound button will show green when it's enabled.
2. Now, open Messaging app.
3. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
4. Scroll down to find Notifications, then enable it by ticking the box next to this option.
5. Tap Select ringtone and then select None from the list and then tap OK button.
6. Enable Vibrate by ticking the box next to this option.
7. Now, your phone should be only vibrate when a text message is received.

Method #2
This method will allow you to set vibrate only for incoming text messages without changing the message tone, but it'll turn off other notifications.

1. First, put your phone in the vibrate mode by swiping down the top of the screen and then enable Vibrate(it's located between the GPS and the Screen rotate button). The Vibrate button will show green when it's enabled.
2. Now, open Messaging app.
3. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
4. Scroll down to find Notifications, then enable it by ticking the box next to this option.
5. Enable Vibrate by ticking the box next to this option.
6. Now, your phone should be only vibrate when a text message is received.

FYI, both these methods have their own advantage and disadvantage therefore you can choose one of them that best suit your need. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Create a Photo Collage in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Gallery app is one of the stock apps that is owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIV. This app will allow you to view, edit and manage all pictures and videos that are saved in your phone, either those in the internal storage or in the SD card. With this app, even you're allowed to display photo albums from another sources(e.g: Facebook photo albums, Picasa albums, etc).

See also: How to Fix Can't Remove Picasa Albums from Gallery App in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

As same as other apps, Gallery app also has been equipped with some useful features, one of which is the create collage feature. This feature will allow you to select between two or four pictures then combine them into a single snapshot of the event.

How to create a photo collage?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open Gallery app.
2. Tap the required album.
3. Tap the Menu key then select Create collage.
4. Select between 2 and 4 photos you want to use for your photo collage. The selected photos will be marked with the green check mark at the top right corners.
5. Tap Done button.
6. Select the desired collage layout(Split in 2, Split in 3, Split in 4) and then select the desired split style you want to use to split the photos.
7. Tap and drag to adjust the border of each photo within the collage.
8. Tap and swipe a photo to fit its position within the box.
9. Pinch or expand a photo within the box using two fingers to resize it.
10. Tap the Down arrow button above the collage to display additional options. From here you can do the following actions:
• Tap Remove icon to remove a photo from the collage.
• Tap Add icon (+) to add photos to the collage.
• Tap and hold a photo then drag it to an empty box to add it to your collage.
• Tap and hold a photo then drag it to a box then it'll replace the currently displayed photo within the box.
11. Once done, tap Save button to save your collage.

By knowing how use create collage feature in the Gallery app, now you can create your own collage and then save it for your collections or use it as your unique wallpaper or share it with your friends.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Fix Can't Remove Picasa Album from Gallery App in Android 4.4 Kitkat

If you notice, there some sync options available under your Google account and all of them are enabled by default. One of sync options available is an option to sync with your Picasa web albums. When this option is enabled, then your Picasa albums will be displayed in the Gallery app and they will be labelled with Picasa icon .

See also: How to Activate Google Account in the Samsung Galaxy S4

A couple days ago, an insider sent me an email and told me that he want to remove Picasa albums from Gallery app because it slowed down his phone whenever he opened Gallery app, unfortunately he can't remove the albums because when he was selecting an album he wasn't given an option to delete it. FYI, given Picasa albums come from another source, then to remove it you need to disable sync process between your phone and Picasa web albums and then clear the Gallery app data.


How to completely remove Picasa album from Gallery app?
Generally, there are two methods available that you can use to remove Picasa album, through the Settings menu or through the Gallery app.

Method #1: Via Settings menu

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Accounts tab.
3. Tap Google.
4. Under Accounts section, tap your Google account.
5. Scroll to the very bottom and then clear the checkbox next to Sync Picasa Web Albums.
6. Tap the Back button twice to go back to the Settings menu and then tap More tab.
7. Tap Application manager.
8. Swipe the screen to the right until you see All tab.
9. Scroll down to find Gallery, then tap it.
10. Tap Clear cache button and then tap Clear data button (it won't erase any photo you save in your phone, it just repopulates them and revert back the Gallery app to the default settings).
11. Now, the Picasa web albums should be removed from your Gallery app.

Method #2: Via Gallery app

1. Open Gallery app.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. Under Accounts section, tap your Google account.
4. Scroll to the very bottom and then clear the checkbox next to Sync Picasa Web Albums.
5. Now, go to Settings by swiping down the top of the screen then tap Settings icon.
6. Tap More tab.
7. Tap Application manager.
8. Swipe the screen to the right until you see All tab.
9. Scroll down to find Gallery, then tap it.
10. Tap Clear cache button and then tap Clear data button (it won't erase any photo you save in your phone, it just repopulates them and revert back the Gallery app to the default settings).
11. Now, the Picasa web albums should be removed from your Gallery app.

I personally like to use sync features to backup my pictures but I don't like to display albums from another sources(including with Picasa web albums) because sync process--especially if it contains lot of pictures--sometimes makes the phone slower or even crash when opening Gallery app. So, if this problem also occurs on your phone, you can use these steps to completely remove Picasa albums from your Gallery app.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Fix Can't Delete Folder in Apps Menu in Android 4.4 Kitkat

A few days ago, an insider sent me an email and asked why she can't delete a folder that has been created after she had updated her phone to Android 4.4 Kitkat, even when the folder is empty. If you notice, in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean we can delete a folder in apps menu by tapping and holding the folder and then drag it to the Remove icon located at the top of the screen. Actually, this option is not removed, but in Android 4.4 Kitkat you need to do an extra step to be able to remove a folder in the apps menu.

How to delete folder in apps menu in Android 4.4 Kitkat?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Edit.
3. Tap and hold the required folder you want to delete and then drag it to the Remove icon located at the top of the screen. Release to delete the folder. FYI, if the folder contains some apps, when you delete the folder then the apps will not be uninstalled but they will be placed again in apps menu.
4. Tap Save button to save the changes.
5. The selected folder has been deleted.

I personally love this Android version than the old one because it doesn't give me any problem and it makes my phone work better than before though in this Android version, sometimes we need to do an extra step to do some things as you can see in the steps above. However, if you also have the difficulty to remove a folder in the apps menu post update to Android 4.4 Kitkat, now you can delete them easily by using these steps :)

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Share Mobile Data Connection Via Bluetooth in Android 4.4 Kitkat

If in the previous post we have learnt about how to enable and use Wi-Fi tethering in the Samsung Galaxy SIV, now we'll learn about how to enable and use Bluetooth tethering in the same device. As same as Wi-Fi tethering, Bluetooth tethering also will allow you to share your mobile data connection, but it's used between Bluetooth capable devices.

How to enable Bluetooth tethering?
These steps are done in the Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android 4.4 Kitkat:

1. First, you have to enable mobile data in your Samsung Galaxy SIV. You can do so by swipe down the top of the using two fingers and then tap Mobile data button to enable it(it shows green when enabled).
2. Now, go to Settings.
3. In Connections tab, tap More network.
4. Tap Tethering and portable hotspot.
5. Check the box next to Bluetooth tethering to enable this option. It'll automatically activate Bluetooth on this phone.
6. To make it easier, you can also set your Bluetooth visibility by following these steps:
• Go to Settings.
• In Connections tab, tap Bluetooth.
• Under My device section, check the box next to your Bluetooth name(By default, the name is Galaxy S4) to make your device visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices.

How to access internet using Bluetooth tethering?
These steps have been tested in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7 with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Under Wireless and network section, enable Bluetooth by sliding the ON/OFF switch to the right. The phone will automatically scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Or, you can tap Scan button to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices manually.
3. If both devices have already paired, simply tap the Bluetooth name(in this case, Galaxy S4) to connect to the paired device for internet access.
4. If it's the first time to pair between both devices, you need to connect them by tapping the device name (in this case, Galaxy S4) and then tap OK in the Bluetooth pairing request notifications in both devices.
5. Tap Settings (cogwheel) icon next to Galaxy S4 to enter its settings.
6. Tap Internet access.
7. You'll see the Bluetooth tethering icon is displayed on the status bar as a sign that you're connected to the paired device for internet access.
8. The mobile data connection from Samsung Galaxy SIV now can be used in this phone.

All of us might be know that Wi-Fi tethering will be able to provide us faster internet connection. So, if you're like me, if available I always prefer to use Wi-Fi tethering than Bluetooth tethering. And you should note that this feature also consumes more battery, so if you concern with the battery life issue, it'll be better if you only use this feature as needed.

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 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.