Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Share Internet Connection with Computer

You can use Samsung Galaxy SIII as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share your internet connection with up to 5 Wi-Fi capable devices, such as tablets, netbooks, etc..

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

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy SIII will also allow you to share an internet connection with a computer via USB tethering.

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How to tether Galaxy S3 with Windows Seven PC?
As written on bell.ca, Galaxy SIII to share your internet connection with a computer using USB tethering you need to follow the steps below:

1. Connect your Galaxy SIII with a computer using a USB cable.
2. On your phone, go to Apps through Home screen.
3. Scroll down until you find Settings, then tap on it.
4. Tap on More settings.
5. Tap on Tethering and portable hotspot.
6. Tick the checkbox next to USB tethering option to tether your phone.
7. On your computer, wait for the device drivers installation is complete then click on Home network.
8. Wait until your computer aplly settings automatically and connect to the network.
9. Once setup is complete click Close.
10. Finish. Now you can use the connection from your Galaxy SIII on your computer.

The methods mentioned above will allow you to tether your phone and share the internet connection with PC. And for the record, the steps using Windows seven as a computer OS. So, try this method useful then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change the Virtual Keyboard Format Language

When you compose a new messages on the Samsung Galaxy SIII, usually you would use the virtual keyboard to enter text. The virtual keyboard has a function similar to a computer keyboard. You can enter a letter, number, symbol or specific character with ease using the virtual keyboard.

See also: How to Use the Virtual Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S3

In Samsung Galaxy SIII, you will also allowed to change the format of the keyboard and set it on according to the available language you want to use.

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How to change the virtual keyboard format language?
As written on videotron.tmtx.ca, here are the steps to change the keyboard format:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Messaging, then tap on it.
3. Tap the keyboard Settings icon on the text entry screen.
4. Tap on the Input Language.
5. Tick the checkbox next to the language you want to use.
6. Go back to the text entry screen, tap and hold on the Globe icon to change the keyboard format.
7. Tap the input language you want to use.

Well, by knowing on how to change the keyboard format on Galaxy SIII, now you can set the input language as your wish and needs. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Music Player

One of the capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy SIII is its ability as a media player. With this phone you can enjoy your favorite music wherever and whenever you want. You can get a great selection of music by download it from internet, load from Kies or copy them from your computer.

See also: How to Add Music Files from PC on Samsung Galaxy S3

In the Samsung Galaxy SIII has available stock music player that you can use to listen to music directly without having to download another player. But, of course, you may download other player if you want.

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How to use stock music player?
As written on vodafone.co.uk, here are the steps to use stock music player on your Galaxy SIII:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Music player, then tap on it.
3. Once the player is open, you can play the music by pressing the required category located at the top of the display or go to the required audio file or playlist then press on the required audio file or the required playlist.
4. While you listen to music, you can control it with a few options below:
• Tap on play/pause icon to play or pause the music.
• Tap on the right arrow to go to the next music.
• Tap on the left arrow to go to the previous music.
• Tap on the indicator located at the bottom of the display then slide it to the right to forward or slide it to the left to rewind.
• Tap on the shuffle icon to turn it on or off.
• Tap on the repeat icon to turn it on or off.
• Tap on upper or lower part of the Volume key to adjust the volume.
5. You can also select sound quality by pressing on the sound quality icon then select the required sound quality. Tap on the OK button to save your changes.

Well, by knowing on how to use the music player, now you can enjoy your favorite music and control it to your liking. So, enjoy the music :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use the Virtual Keyboard

Cool features available in Samsung Galaxy SIII will give you a different experience in doing many things with this device. By using Galaxy SIII you can send a text message or multimedia message up to send regular or scheduled email with ease.

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

When you compose a new messages you usually use the virtual keyboard to type your message. Virtual keyboard on the Galaxy SIII has a similar function as a computer keyboard, for example: to write capital letters, enter number, enter symbols, etc..

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How to use the virtual keyboard?
Taken from videotron.tmtx.ca, here the steps to use the virtual keyboard on your Galaxy SIII:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Messaging, then tap on it.
3. In the text entry screen tap on the letters key on the virtual keyboard to enter text.
4. Tap on the Space bar key to enter a space.
5. Tap on the Shift key to enter an uppercase letter.
6. To turn on or off CapsLock double tap the Shift key.
7. To view alternative character on a certain letter, tap and hold on the letter you want. Keep your finger on the screen then drag over on the alternative character you want to use then release your finger.
8. Tap on 123Sym to enter number and symbols.
9. Tap on 1/3 key to access symbols.
10. Tap on 2/3 key to access emoticons.
11. Tap on ABC key to return to letters.

Well, the above is how to use the virtual keyboard on the Galaxy SIII. By knowing the steps, now you can compose new message that contains letters, alternative character, numbers, symbols or emoticons easily. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Browser

The large screen is owned by Samsung Galaxy SIII will be able to give you a different experience when you watch videos, playing games or viewing web pages.

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To be able to view web pages on your phone, you will need a browser. There are many browsers available today that you can choose which one you want to use. You can use existing stock browser on your phone or you can also download other browsers easily through Google Play Store.

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


How to use a browser to view a web page by entering the web address?
Taken from vodafone.co.uk, to view a web page on the stock browser by entering the web address, you just need to follow the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to the Internet, then tap on it.
3. Once the browser is open, press the address bar located at the top of the screen.
4. Type the required web page address then press Go.
5. Now, the web page should be displayed in your browser.

How to use a browser to view a web page by using bookmarks?
From the same source, you can also use bookmarks to view a web page on your browser. But, at the first time, you need to add the web page to the bookmarks. Below are the steps you need to do:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to the Internet, then tap on it.
3. Once the browser is open, press the address bar located at the top of the screen.
4. Type the required web page address then press Go.
5. Wait until the web page displayed.
6. Now you can add current web page to bookmarks by tapping on the Menu key, then on the pop up menu select Add bookmark.
7. Edit the name of the bookmark with an appropriate name for your convenience in the future.
8. Tap on the Save button to save the bookmark.
9. Once you save the bookmark, now you can viewing a web page using bookmarks. By using it, you will no longer need entering the web page address when you want to viewing this site.
10. To view a web page on your bookmark, simply tap on the bookmark icon then tap on the required bookmark.
11. Now, the selected web page will be displayed in your browser.

Well, by knowing on how to use the browser, either by entering the web page address or using bookmarks, now you can easily viewing a web page in a way that you like. So, try this useful tips then share your experince here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Enable or Disable Ripple Effect

By using the Samsung Galaxy SIII you can do many things with it and customize it as your wish and needs. One of the things inside it that you can customize is its lock screen. You can change its background image, determine which way you like to unlock the screen up to change shortcuts on the lock screen.

See also: How to Customize Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to the above, with Samsung Galaxy SIII you can also enjoy water sound or commonly referred as ripple effect when you unlocking or tapping the screen.

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How to turn on or off ripple effect on lock screen?
As written on droid-life.com, to customize water sound on your Galaxy SIII lock screen you just need to follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Security, then tap on it.
3. Find Ripple effect option at the bottom, check this option to enable it and uncheck this option to disable it.

How to turn on or off the ripple effect when tapping the screen?
From the same source, to customize this sound, kindly following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap on Sound.
4. Tick on the checkbox next to Touch sounds and Screen lock sound to enable it and remove the tick on both these option to disable it.

Well, by knowing on how to enable or disable the ripple effect on your Galaxy SIII, now you can set it as your wish and needs. If you enjoy using this feature then keep it on. But, if you find it bothers you, then you can turn it off. So, try this useful tips then share your exprience here through the comment below :)

Common Problems with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and How to Fix It

After previously I've written about the most common problems experienced by the Samsung Galaxy SIII, now I want to write about the most common problems experienced by second generation of Samsung's phablet, Galaxy Note II.

See also:  Common Problems with Samsung Galaxy SIII and How to Fix It Part I and Part II

Yes, even in this generation has gained refinement and improvement of the hardware, software and features when compared to its previous generation, but it does not mean the device is free of flaws. Nothing is perfect. Well, taken from digitaltrends.com, here is a list of problems that are often experienced by this phablet, let's check them out:

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1. Cracked or broken screen
This phablet comes with a big screen 5.5-inch and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is tough stuff. But some users reported that the device had scratched or cracked after suddenly fall. In the previous drop test, this device can get through it well. And this problem could be the proves to us that larger screen means more difficult to handle.

If you are concerned about having this problem on your phablet, for preventive measures you can start insuring your device or you can buy a case of this device which is available in a variety of choices on the market. And of course you also have to be more careful when putting or carry the device.

But if you have experienced this problem, there are several options you can do:

• Send your phablet to Samsung for repairs.
• Order replacement glass on a local repair shop and replace it by yourself. But before you replace it make sure that this source are reputable.

2. Wi-Fi is not connected, very slow and disconnected
Some users also report that they find it difficult to connect with Wi-Fi, had a very slow pace and disconnecting at random. In some cases, users can not access the internet though Wi-Fi in this phablet is ON. The cause of this problem vary from individual routers to setting in phablet itself.

Well, if you are experiencing this problem, try to do some of the options below:

• Restart Wi-Fi on your phablet, but this is only a temporary solution.
• Rebooting the device and the router.
• Make sure the settings are correct by going to Settings-> Wi-Fi then press the Menu button again and select Advanced and make sure the option Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep is set to Always. Here you can also check whether Wi-Fi timer ON and check the your IP address.
• Check the Smart Wi-Fi app if you use AT & T version.
• Perform Factory reset, but it means that you have to reinstall the app and re-setting your device if you want to use it again.

3. Wi-Fi can not be turned off
This problem occurs on a Sprint customer who can not turn off Wi-Fi on their devices. Usually the cause of this problem is the Connection Optimizer.

If you want to turn off Wi-Fi on your device and experience this problem, then all you have to do is disabling connections optimizer by go to Settings-> More Settings-> Mobile Network -> Disable Connection Optimizer. But it will ON again after you reboot your device.


4. The device can not be in charge
Some reported their Galaxy Note II can not be in charge when they plug it in to the AC adapter or USB port.

Well, if you are experiencing this problem there are several things you can do to overcome them:

• Ensure that the Micro USB port are not covered by the dust and dirt by compressed air to clean it out.
• Reboot your device.
• If you continue to experience this problem even if your USB ports are clean and you also have to do a reboot, then the best solution is to send it to Samsung for repair.

5. The device takes a long time to charge
Some users reported that their device takes longer to charge. Typically these devices take between 2 to 3 hours to charge fully.

If you experience this problem on your device, here's what you can try to do to fix it:

• Make sure you use the correct 2A rated charger.
• Try using another 2A charger if you know this is the cause.
• If both the above solutions give you nothing, then the last step is to contact Samsung for repairs.

6. Sound while charging
Some people complained they found a hissing sound when the Galaxy Note II in charge. cause of this problem is the charger and it is normal. Maybe the sound is there because these devices suck more power.

If you are bothered by the noise, you could try to charge your devices through the USB port on your PC but this will take longer. In addition, you can also try a different charger or try to lower-rated charger that will charge your device more slower, but it will also cause noise, but not as hard as a regular charger. If you still feel disturbed by the sound of it, it might be better if you charge your devices in another room so that it will no longer bother you.


Six problem I wrote above is a common problem reported by Galaxy Note II's users. May be out there many other issues going on and have not been reported yet. So if you experience another problem that not listed here yet, so I'm very happy if you are willing to share it through the comments below :)