Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Check Bluetooth Paired Devices

By enabling Bluetooth on your Galaxy S3, you can do file sharing, transfer file or data with another Galaxy S3 or with other devices equipped with Bluetooth connection by pairing them.

See also: How to Pair and Unpair Samsung Galaxy S3 with another Bluetooth Devices

In addition, you can also simplify the process of pairing by changing the Bluetooth device name so when you selecting the device you want to pair you will more easily recognize it. Samsung Galaxy SIII also allows you to check which Bluetooth devices that are currently paired to your phone.

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How to check Bluetooth paired devices?
As written on telecom.co.nz, to do so kindly following the steps below:

1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Make sure the switch next to Bluetooth Option shows ON.
4. Tap Bluetooth.
5. Tap Scan.
6. Here you will see a list of available Bluetooth devices and under each device are Bluetooth status of each, such as Paired.
7. Tap Home button to return to the Home screen.

By knowing how to check the Bluetooth device is being paired with your phone, now you do not have to worry transferring to the wrong devices that may also connect with your phone. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Transfer Files Using Bluetooth

There are many things you can do by enabling Bluetooth on your Galaxy SIII, one of them is you can pairing it with another Bluetooth capable device to do file sharing or transfer files and data.

See also: How to Pair and Unpair Samsung Galaxy S3 with another Bluetooth Devices

Transferring files via Bluetooth can do with another Galaxy SIII or with another devices which equipped with Bluetooth connection.

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How to use Bluetooth to transfer files?
As written on optus.com.au, if you want to transfer files using Bluetooth, then kindly following the steps below:

1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Make sure Bluetooth is ON.
4. Tap Bluetooth then make sure the Visible option checkbox is ticked.
5. Tap Home button to return to the Home screen.
6. Go to Apps.
7. Scroll to Gallery, then tap on it.
8. Go to the required folder where you save the photos you want to transfer.
9. Once you find one, tap and hold the files to select it. When the file is in a blue frame means the file has been selected.
10. To transfer files tap the share icon.
11. Tap See all ...
12. Tap Bluetooth.
13. If required, tap on OK button to turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
14. Now your phone will search for other devices, then another Bluetooth device will be displayed in a list.
15. On the list of available devices tap the required Bluetooth device.
16. The other device will be asked to accept the file you send.
17. Wait until the transfer is complete.
18. Done. Now your file has been successfully transferred to the device that you selected before.

By knowing how to transfer files using Bluetooth, now you can share files with other Bluetooth capable devices that you want. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use Youtube

Nowadays of course almost everyone knows or has even become a Facebook user. Even so, to be able to use it on your Galaxy SIII, you need to download and install it by yourself through the Play Store due to Samsung does not include the application as a pre-installed apps.

See also: How to Install and Use Facebook For Android on Samsung Galaxy S3

Besides Facebook, other online media is now also widely used is Youtube. Here you can find or upload videos. You can do all that for free. Even now many peoples are using this online media to gain popularity by uploading their videos.

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How to use Youtube?
To be able to use Youtube, make sure you already have a Google account. As written on vodafone.co.uk, here are the steps to use Youtube on Galaxy SIII:

1. To access Youtube go to Apps through Home screen then tap on Youtube.
2. Use your Google account to login into Youtube. If you have logged into another Google services such as Gmail, then you will be automatically logged on in Youtube. If not, you can log in manually by tapping on Accounts then tap the required account. Press Home button to return to the homepage.
3. To play a video clip tap on the required video clip. Press the Return key to go back.
4. To search video, here are the steps:
   
   • Tap the search icon.
   • In the search field, enter the search term or required search words then tap the search icon.
   • Tap the required video clip.
   • To return to the homepage, press the Return key several times.
5. You can also add a video as a favorite by tapping the add icon when you play the video and then select Favourites. Press the Return key several times to return to the homepage.
6. To upload a video, here are the steps:
   
   • Tap Account.
   • Tap the upload icon.
   • Go to the required folder where you save the video you want to upload.
   • Select the video you want to upload.
   • Follow the instructions given by Youtube on the screen to upload your selected videos to Youtube.

Once you know how to use Youtube to find or upload videos, now you can upload your videos to share it with all the people around the world. Who knows with the video you will be so popular like Psy with his Gangnam style. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Wi-Fi

There are several useful features that are owned by the Samsung Galaxy S3 which works with Wi-Fi support, such as Wi-Fi Direct that will allow you to transfer files at speeds up to 300Mbps.

See also: How to Enable and Use Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung Galaxy S3

By utilizing Wi-Fi on your phone, you can also set your Galaxy SIII as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share internet connection with up to 5 another Wi-Fi capable devices.

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

In order to allow you to use these features mentioned above on your phone, then first you have to enable Wi-Fi on your phone.

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How to enable Wi-Fi?
As written on videotron.tmtx.ca, to enable Wi-Fi on your phone then kindly following the steps below:

1. Tap on Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Swipe the switch next to Wi-Fi option to the right to turn it on.
4. Finish. Now Wi-Fi on your phone has been activated.

How to disable Wi-Fi?
From the same source, if you want to disable Wi-Fi on your phone, then just following the steps below:

1. Tap on Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Swipe the switch next to Wi-Fi option to the left to turn it off.
4. Finish. Now Wi-Fi on your phone has been disabled.

By knowing how to enable and disable Wi-Fi on your Galaxy S3, now you can set it according to your needs. If you want to use features that require Wi-Fi support, then turn it on. Or if you're do not need Wi-Fi and want to save more battery, then you can turn it off. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Hide or Unhide Bluetooth Name

One of useful feature that is owned by the Samsung Galaxy S3 is Bluetooth. By enabling this feature, you can do file sharing, transfer file or data with another Bluetooth capable devices.

See also: How to Enable Bluetooth on Samsung Galaxy S3

You can turn on your Bluetooth in order to take advantage of this feature with your phone. And to simplify the pairing process you may need to set your Bluetooth visibility ON, so your Bluetooth device name can be seen by another then selected and connected.

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How to show the Bluetooth name?
Taken from telecom.co.nz, to facilitate activities that require a Bluetooth connection you might have to set its visibility ON by following the steps below:

1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Make sure the Bluetooth is ON.
4. Tap Bluetooth.
5. Tick the checkbox next to the Visible option to show your Bluetooth device name.
6. Finish. Now your Bluetooth name is visible.

How to Hide the Bluetooth name?
From the same source, for any reason if you want to hide your Bluetooth name, kindly following the steps below:

1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Make sure the Bluetooth is ON.
4. Tap Bluetooth.
5. Remove the tick on the checkbox next to the Visible option to hide your Bluetooth name.
6. Finish. Now your Bluetooth name is unvisible.

Well, for several reasons and circumstances you may want to show or hide your Bluetooth name, then by knowing on how to do these two things, now you can set your Bluetooth visibility 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 Access Google Play Store

Technology and capabilities owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII will allow you to do many things with this device, either directly or by using free or paid version of third-party apps that can be found easily through Google Play Store. Even so, you can still download and install a third-party app from other sources with .apk format.

See also: How to Install .Apk Files Applications on Samsung Galaxy S3

Google Play Store or also known as the Android Market is the official market for the Android phone. Here you can download thousands of useful apps that suit your needs and desires.

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How to Access Play Store?
First of all, you must have a Google account and sign in with it before you can download the applications available in the Play Store. Taken from videotron.tmtx.ca, to access Play Store, kindly following the steps below:

1. Go to Play Store through Home screen.
2. If no Play Store shortcut on Home screen, then you can access it from the Applications launcher.
3. On Play Store, tap on Apps.
4. If you want to download free apps, then swipe the screen to the left until you find Top Free.
5. Here you can choose which applications you want to download by tapping on it.
6. To download the selected application, click on the Download or Install button.
7. You will be taken to a page that contains a list of prmissions. Click on Accept & download button to start the installation process.
8. Now, your selected app will be downloaded to the app launcher.
9. Back to Play Store main page, to find an application you can do a search by clicking on the Search icon or the magnifying glass located at the upper right corner of the screen.
10. Enter the search term or the name of the application you are looking for, then tap the Search key on the virtual keyboard.
11. Result page displayed on your phone screen and you can select the application you want to download by tapping on it.
12. To download the app, follow from the step #6.

By knowing on how to access the Play Store directly on your Galaxy SIII, now you can search and download a certain useful application that will help and facilitate your activities. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change the Bluetooth Name

When you want to do file sharing, transfer file or data or anything that requires a Bluetooth connection by pairing your Galaxy S3 with another Bluetooth capable devices, then there is a step where you have to search another device available and select one of them to get connected.

See also: How to Pair and Unpair Samsung Galaxy S3 with another Bluetooth Devices

Well, to simplify when you search and determine which device will be connected to your phone, then you need to rename a Bluetooth device name with the appropriate name or any other name that is easy to remember.

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How to change the Bluetooth device name?
Taken from telecom.co.nz, you can also change your Galaxy SIII Bluetooth name by following the steps below:

1. Tap on Menu key on the Home screen.
2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
3. Make sure you have set Bluetooth ON on your phone.
4. Tap Bluetooth.
5. Tap on Menu key.
6. On the pop up menu select Device Name.
7. Tap the Device Name field.
8. Here you can enter the new name for your Bluetooth.
9. Tap the OK button to save your changes.
10. Finish. Now Bluetooth name on your phone has been successfully changed.

By changing the Bluetooth name on your phone, now you will be more easily when pairing with another one because you have changed it so that you will be easier to recognize. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)