Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install .Apk Files Applications

One of the advantages when you use Android-based smartphones like the Galaxy SIII when compared with another smartphone with another OS is on Android phones you can download and install thousands of useful apps easily through Google Play Store.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

Even so, due to policy issues certain useful applications no longer be found in the Play Store. But do not worry, Android will still allow you to install the application from another source with .apk format to your phone. But, before you decide to install these apps make sure that this is taken from trusted sites to minimize the risks that may be posed by these apps.

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How to install .apk files apps?
As written on jayceooi.com, to be able to install third-party .apk apps on the Galaxy SIII you need to follow the easy steps below:

1. First of all download .apk files into your computer.
2. On your phone, go to Settings.
3. Scroll to Security and lock screen, then tap on it.
4. Tap on Device administration.
5. Tick the Unknown sources checkbox to allow your phone to install apps from sources another than the Play Store.
6. Click OK on the window that contains the warning message of installing third-party .apk apps.
7. Connect your phone to your computer using a micro USB cable.
8. Once the devices are connected, copy the downloaded .apk file from your computer to your phone. Save this file in the apk folder on the SD card.
9. On your phone, Go to My files app.
10. On this app, select the storage area and find the folder that contains the .apk files that you want to install on /storage/sdcard0/apk/
11. Tap on .apk files to begin installation.
12. Wait until the installation is complete.
13. Done. Now your selected third-party .apk files have been successfully installed on your phone.

Due to installing apps from sources other than the Play Store can make your data and device vulnerable to attack from these apps, then make sure that .apk files taken from trusted sites and only install this application if you need them and if you do not find another alternative applications in the Play Store. So, if you do have to install .apk files on your phone, then you can use the method mentioned above. Hope it will be useful for you :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install and Use Facebook For Android Applications

Nowadays social networking has become a need for many people, ranging from just looking for new friends up to use it for business purposes. Many social networking available today, one of the most popular is Facebook. Due to this reason, this time almost all smartphone comes with pre-installed Facebook app, but not with the Galaxy SIII. If you want to use Facebook apps on Galaxy SIII then you have to install it by yourself.

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To install the Facebook app you must have an internet connection, either through Wi-Fi or mobile data. In addition, you also must have a google account to be able to access the Play Store and download the application you want.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3


How to install Facebook apps?
As written on the forum at simplydroid.com, here are the steps you need to do to install this app on your phone:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to Play Store, then tap on it.
3. Here you can search for Facebook app by tap on Search or magnifier icon then type Facebook on the search box.
4. Tap on Search button located on the bottom right corner of the screen to start the search.
5. In result page, select Facebook for Android.
6. Tap on the Install button.
7. Tap on Accept&download button.
8. Wait until the download is complete.
9. Finish. Now Facebook apps have installed in your phone.

How to setup and use Facebook apps?
Once you finish installing this app, now you can start using it. Ensure you have an internet connection when you access this application. Here are the steps to setup and use this apps:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll to a Facebook icon, then tap on it.
3. If you do not have a Facebook account, then you can sign up by filling out some necessary information, such as name, email, password, etc.. Then Tap on Sign Up button.
4. If you already have a Facebook account, you will be asked to log in by entering your username and password.
5. Well, now you have to be at Facebook page and you can begin to write a status, uploading pictures, etc..

It's so easy and simple to do, right? Now with Facebook apps installed on your phone, you can stay keep in touch with your friends and maybe you can start your online business by using Facebook to get online customers. So, try this useful apps then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Install Adobe Flash Player Applications

One of the great things when using Android-based smartphones like the Galaxy SIII is that you can download and install a thousand of free app easily through Google Play Store or other sources.

See also: How to Download and Install Apps Through Google Play Store on Samsung Galaxy S3

One of the free apps that might need to be installed on your Galaxy SIII is Adobe Flash Player app or often called as a plugin. These apps will allow you to be able to play Flash files or view Flash-based websites through the browser on your phone.

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How to install Flash Player?
Due to Adobe Flash Player is no longer available in the Play Store, then first you have to set your phone to allow installing apps from source other than Play Store. As written on webcazine.com, here are the full steps you need to do:

1. Go to Settings through Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Security, then tap on it.
3. Check Unknown source option to allow your phone installing apps from sources other than the Play Store.
4. Tap on the OK button to confirm.
5. On your phone's browser search for "archived flash player versions" then tap on the first site on the result page or you can directly go to this link.
6. Here you can find and select the latest version of Flash Player.
7. Wait until the download is complete.
8. Open the notification panel then tap on Download complete notice to install Adobe Flash Player apps on your phone.
9. Finish. Now Adobe Flash Player has been successfully installed on your phone.

Well, now after you were successfully installed the Flash Player on your Galaxy SIII, now you can view any your favorite Flash-based site. But, as a note Chrome browser does not support Flash and some of another browser may require you to enabling the plugin or flash support in the browser settings so that apps can work. Whatever it is, try this useful apps then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Call Waiting Feature

If you do not want to miss an important incoming call when your telephone number is busy or is not active, then you can activate call forwarding feature on your phone. This feature will allow you to divert incoming calls to another phone number when your primary phone number can not be reached.

See also: How to Set Call Forwarding Features on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to call forwarding, you can still answer incoming call while ongoing call by enabling call waiting feature. This feature will allow the people who call you to wait for you to answer the call until your on-going call is ended.

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How to turn on call waiting?
As written on devicehelp.optus.com.au, here are the steps you need to do to enable call waiting:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on Phone icon.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left of the screen.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Call Settings.
5. Tap on Additional settings.
6. Here you can enable call waiting by tick the checkbox next to this option.
7. Finish. Now call waiting features has been successfully activated on your phone.

How to turn off call waiting?
From the same source, to disable call waiting, kindly following the easy steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Tap on Phone icon.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left of the screen.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Call Settings.
5. Tap on Additional settings.
6. Here you can disable call waiting by remove the tick on the checkbox next to this option.
7. Finish. Now call waiting has been successfully deactivated on your phone.

Well, it's easy, right? By knowing how to turn on or off call waiting features, now you do not need to missed an important call during ongoing call. So, try this useful features then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Add and Delete Calendar Event Using S Planner Applications

Technologies and features owned by Samsung Galaxy SIII will possible to support and facilitate your activities. For example, if your job need to send an email then by using this phone you can send email directly or scheduled.

See also: How to Send Scheduled Email on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition, the phone also allows you to hold all your appointments, so you do not have to worry about missing an important events. By using S Planner you can hold all your personal event, work event or social event.

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How to add a calendar event?
As written on bell.ca, you can add events on S Planner apps with ease, kindly following the simple steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find the S Planner, then tap on it.
3. Tap on the date you would like to add an event.
4. Tap on the "+" button located on the top right to add a new event.
5. Tap on Title then enter the new title for your event on the column title.
6. Tap on From time then specify the time you want to start the event.
7. Tap on Set button.
8. Tap on To time then specify the time you want to end the event.
9. Tap on Set button.
10. Tap on the Save button to save your changes.
11. Finish. Your new event has been successfully added.

How to delete a calendar event?
From the same source, if you want to delete a calendar event, here's how to do:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find the S Planner, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Menu key located on the lower left.
4. On the pop-up menu tap on Delete.
5. Here you can select the event you want to remove by tick the checkbox next to the event.
6. Tap on the Delete button located on the top right.
7. Tap on the OK button.
8. Finish. Your selected event has been successfully deleted.

Well, by knowing on how to add and delete a calendar event, you can now customize your event to be done in accordance with your wishes and needs. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Create Text Message Template

Technologies and features inside Samsung Galaxy SIII will allow you to do many things, ranging from its basic capability such as make a call or send a message up to do a root or backup data.

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On its basic capability, with this phone you can access messaging appp in several ways then create your own message and send your text or multimedia message with ease.

See also: How to Send a Text or MMS Messages using Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition, you can also create new message and then use it as a template that you can use over and over again when you want to send a message with the same format. This is very useful if you are the one who needs to send the same message to many people in any time.


How to create text message as a template?
As written on ilaks.com, here are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Messaging app through Home screen.
2. Tap on Menu key located on the bottom left of the screen.
3. Select Set text template.
4. To create new template, tap on the "+" sign.
5. Here you can type your message that you want to make a template.
6. Press the Save button to save your messages.
7. Finish. Now your template message have successfully created and ready to use whenever you want.

It's easy, right? By knowing how to create a template message, now you do not have to write the same text message over and over to send to the person you want. So, try this useful method then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use It as Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

A lot of features pinned inside Samsung Galaxy SIII will allow you to do many things, either directly through the phone or by connecting it to another device such as a computer or TV.

See also: How to Connect TV with Samsung Galaxy S3

With the Galaxy SIII you can even set your own Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share your internet connection with other devices that have Wi-Fi connection, such as a laptop, tablet, etc..

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How to set portable Wi-Fi hotspot?
As always you can do almost anything with this phone easily, including how to set Wi-Fi hotspot. As written on the forum at techhotfix.com, here are the simple steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
2. Scroll down until you find Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap on More Settings.
4. Tap on Tethering and portable hotspot.
5. Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
6. Press the Configure button located on the bottom right of the screen.
7. Delete the existing text on the Network SSID field and enter a new name for your hotspot.
8. Tap on Password then delete the existing password and enter your new password.
9. Press on the Save button to save your changes.
10. Turn portable Wi-Fi hotspot on by sliding the switch next this option.
11. Finish. Now your portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active and your others Wi-Fi capable devices can connect it.

Well, it's easy, right? By using your Galaxy SIII as Wi-Fi hotspot you will be able to share your internet connection with up to five other Wi-Fi capable devices. So, try this useful feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)