Smart Phone have a great innovation of 21 century.Its Change our life style.Now more and more updation make our life more and more success. We Use Android Smartphone. Android Phone is Best smartphone for me Because It has a losts of app store with free and premium app. You can download apps from google play store . But many times we don’t know which app is best. If you are looking for Android App that make your android phone a wireless webcam. Then here we publish top 5 Best Android Apps that make your Smartphone a Wireless Webcam.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Top 5 Android App That Make your Smartphone A Wireless Webcam
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
ProxyDroid Proxy for Android
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It is useful App for those users who are using Vodafone and Docomo carriers in India and to those whose carriers blocks downloading and surfing for site like vuclip, songs.pk, djmaza etc...
Description
ProxyDroid is an app that can help you to set the proxy (http / socks4 / socks5) on your android devices.
PLEASE ROOT YOUR DEVICES FIRST
TIPS: Press MENU button to find a "Recover" option that would help you to recover / reset the proxy settings when you get something wrong.
** FEATURES **
1. Support HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS4 / SOCKS5 proxy
2. Support basic / NTLM / NTLMv2 authentication methods
3. Individual proxy for only one or several apps
4. Multiple profiles support
5. Bind configuration to WIFI's SSID / Mobile Network (2G / 3G)
6. Widgets for quickly switching on/off proxy
7. Low battery and memory consumption (written in C and compiled as native binary)
8. Bypass custom IP address
9. DNS proxy for guys behind the firewall that disallows to resolve external addresses
10. PAC file support (only basic support, thanks to Rhino)
ProxyDroid is an open source software and distributed with many other open source projects, here is a list of them:
* cntlm - Authentication Proxy: http://cntlm.sourceforge.net/
* redsocks - transparent socks redirector: http://darkk.net.ru/redsocks/
* netfilter/iptables - http://www.netfilter.org/
* transproxy - transparent proxy for HTTP: http://sourceforge.net/projects/transproxy/
* stunnel - multiplatform SSL tunneling proxy: http://www.stunnel.org/
As an open source project, you can check out all source codes from our project site.
Download this Software Here
Source Code (GitHub)
https://github.com/madeye/proxydroid
Friday, August 2, 2013
10 Easy Tips to Save Your Android Phone’s Battery
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Unlike standard mobile phones, Android phones are load with a ton of
functions and features like gaming, web browsing, media playing, GPS,
video calls, etc that blow away any other cell or mobile phones on the
market.
However, many of the features available on Android devices can cause the battery to be drained very quickly. Therefore, Android users have to be smart and proactively manage the battery in their phone. Below are some simple tips that can help to save your android phone’s battery.
However, many of the features available on Android devices can cause the battery to be drained very quickly. Therefore, Android users have to be smart and proactively manage the battery in their phone. Below are some simple tips that can help to save your android phone’s battery.
- Reduce screen brightness
One the biggest battery hogs on your android device is the screen. The brighter the screen, the more battery it requires. Reduce the screen brightness can conserve more of your battery. - Don’t use Live Wallpapers
Even though using live wallpapers can make your android phone look cool and attractive, but they drain a quite amount of battery. Change live wallpaper to normal wallpaper can slightly extend your battery life. - Use black wallpaper or black theme
Since black color is very dark, the screen don’t have to spend too much energy for creating colors and therefore, it uses less battery. - Remove home screen widgets that you don’t need
The more widgets placed on the home screen, the more RAM they took for running the applications, resulting in more battery consumption. So trying not to go overboard with these. - Disable Auto Sync
Many Applications like Gmail and other email apps eat up a lot of battery due to auto sync features. When push e-mail is not required, turn off the auto sync and manual synchronization when needed. to turn of auto sync, go to Settings -> Accounts and Sync -> uncheck the ‘Auto-sync’. - Switch 3G to 2G network
The later models of android can take advantage the speedy 3G cellular phone network. Not surprisingly, 3G requires more battery to get the faster data speeds. However, if you live in area where there is no 3G coverage, it’s better to turn off 3G and just use the 2G, slower EDGE network. In this way, your battery will last longer. - Turn off WIFI when not in use
The other kind of high-speed network that the android phone can connect to is Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is available where there’s a hotspot – not virtually everywhere like 3G. If you turn on the WiFi, it will keep looking for a Wi-Fi hotspot which may drain your battery life. So, unless you’re using it right this second, keep Wi-Fi turned off. - Disable haptic feedback
Haptic feedback gives touchscreen keyboards the sensation of a physical layout through small vibrations. While this feature can make typing feel more natural, it can affect your battery life. How to disable haptic feedback:
- Tap Settings and select Sound.
- Scroll down to system and uncheck Haptic feedback to disable feedback to the soft-touch keys.
- Turn off location services
Location services such as GPS and Google Maps are very useful when you want to find directions or looking for a place, but they are also use a lot of battery. So unless you are using it right now, keep them turned off. How to turn off location services:
- Tap Settings -> Location services.
- Uncheck all the the boxes available.
- Disable auto updates for widgets
Home screen widgets like weather updates and news get their information by pinging a corresponding website automatically. Some widgets allow you to disable automatic updates, while others have to be removed entirely. To disable a widget’s automatic updates:
- Open the widget and press Menu -> Settings.
- Tap on auto refresh and choose None
- Press and hold down the widget until it is highlighted.
- Drag the widget to the trash icon to remove it from the home screen.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Mastering Android’s Keyboard
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If all you do with your Android phone or tablet’s keyboard is tap out words, you are missing a lot of great features. There’s more to learn about a keyboard than you might expect.
Of course, you can just type out words without paying attention to any of these features — but mastering them will help you type faster and save time while entering text.
Voice Typing
If your hands aren’t free — or you just feel like dictating — you can tap the microphone button on the keyboard and enter words just by speaking them.
This feature sends your voice input to Google’s speech recognition service, where it’s examined, converted to text, and sent back to your phone. This means that it requires an Internet connection, but the approach of using Google’s massive computing power makes it surprisingly accurate.
To enter punctuation marks while using voice recognition, just say “period,” “comma,” “question mark,” “exclamation mark,” or “exclamation point.” Android will enter the appropriate punctuation mark instead of the words.
Offline Voice Typing
If you’re using Android 4.2 or a newer version of Android, you can now use voice typing offline. You’ll just need to install the appropriate voice-recognition language dictionaries. Note that voice recognition is slightly less accurate in offline mode.
To install the dictionaries, open the Settings screen, tap Language & input, and tap the settings button to the right of Google voice typing.
Download the languages you want to use offline from the Offline Speech Recognition screen.
Swipe to Type
The default keyboard in Android 4.2 gained the ability to type words simply by swiping your finger over them.
To type a word by swiping, simply touch the first letter and glide your finger over the letters — for example, to type Geek, touch the G, move your finger to the E, and then move your finger to the K. Android will try to guess what you’re typing, displaying it above the keyboard. Lift your finger and the word will be typed. You can do this to type many words in sequence quickly, lifting your finger from the screen in between each one.
Word Prediction and Auto-correction
When tapping in a word, Android 4.2′s keyboard will try to think ahead and guess the word you’re about to type. For example, type Messa and “Message” will appear above the keyboard. You can then tap the space bar to move to the next word and Android will automatically fill in the rest of the word it’s expecting you to type.
The keyboard will even use context to guess which word you’re likely to type, even if you haven’t started typing a word yet. Tap one of the suggestions to type it.
Keyboard Settings
You can customize your keyboard’s behavior, too. Open the Settings screen, tap Language & input, and tap the settings button to the right of the Android keyboard.
The keyboard settings screen contains options for disabling features like swiping, auto-correction, auto-capitalization, and next-word suggestions. You can also make auto-correction even more aggressive or switch to other keyboard layouts, like the French QWERTZ layout.
Third-Party Keyboard Replacements
Android’s included keyboard is just one of many options — in fact, your phone’s manufacturer may have already included third-party keyboards like Swype for you to use. You can install other third-party keyboards from Google Play and switch between them. For example, many people consider SwiftKey to have the best auto-correction features, while Swype is the original swipe-over-letters-to-type-them keyboard.
Such experimental features are usually found on Android first — you can find a wide variety of different keyboards, all with their own ideas of how to make text input faster and more efficient.
Android’s keyboard isn’t just a keyboard — it’s a piece of software with its own unique tricks, but also one that can be swapped out and replaced for another keyboard that you might like better. If you want a different keyboard on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll have to jailbreak it.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
How to sign out of the new Skype 4.0 for Android
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Skype has done fine work with its new Version 4.0 on Android,
bringing about some badly needed performance improvements as well as a
redesign.
But in doing so, it's buried the sign-out button, as well as the settings — two things that absolutely need to be in the top level of the user interface.
( Many user interface changes and speed improvements are welcome, but latest version of Skype has also some clumsiness. One of them is "hidden" SIGN OUT possibility.)
Here's how to get to them:
* When you're logged in, tap the image of your face (or whatever you're using as an avatar) in the top right corner. That'll take you to your account profile. Then hit the overflow button — the three dots — in the lower right corner, or hit the menu button if you're on one of Samsung's phones (or any other with an actual menu button). Now you'll have the option to sign out, or to go to the settings.
It's worth noting that if you want to log in with a different username, you'll need to make sure "Sign in automatically" is unchecked in the settings menu.
(androidcentral)
But in doing so, it's buried the sign-out button, as well as the settings — two things that absolutely need to be in the top level of the user interface.
( Many user interface changes and speed improvements are welcome, but latest version of Skype has also some clumsiness. One of them is "hidden" SIGN OUT possibility.)
Here's how to get to them:
* When you're logged in, tap the image of your face (or whatever you're using as an avatar) in the top right corner. That'll take you to your account profile. Then hit the overflow button — the three dots — in the lower right corner, or hit the menu button if you're on one of Samsung's phones (or any other with an actual menu button). Now you'll have the option to sign out, or to go to the settings.
It's worth noting that if you want to log in with a different username, you'll need to make sure "Sign in automatically" is unchecked in the settings menu.
(androidcentral)
Monday, July 1, 2013
Don’t Need to Install a Task Manager: How to Manage Running Apps on Android
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Google Play is full of task managers for Android. These utilities can show you apps running in the background, kill running apps, and otherwise manage your apps — but you don’t need to install any third-party software to do this.
We’ll show you how to quickly and easily kill and manage your running apps using only the software included with your Android phone. Third-party task managers are unnecessary and many include harmful features, like task killers.
Automatic Task Killing
Task managers and task killers are often one and the same. A task killer promises to speed up your phone by automatically killing apps running in the background. It stays running in the background, automatically removing apps from memory when you’re done using them.However, we’ve already explained why you shouldn’t use a task killer on Android. In a nutshell, Android doesn’t manage processes like Windows does. Properly behaved apps running in the background aren’t actually doing anything — they’re just remaining in memory and using no CPU or other resources. When you access them again, they’ll quickly open, as they’re waiting in memory for you to return. If they were removed from memory, they would take longer to re-open as their data would have to be transferred from system storage back into RAM — in this way, a task killer can actually slow things down.
Android includes its own automatic task killer — if its memory fills up and it needs more memory for other reasons, it will automatically kill running apps, removing them from memory. You don’t have to install any software to take advantage of this.
End a Running App — The Easy Way
If you would like to manually close an app and remove it from memory, this is extremely easy on the latest versions of Android — Android 4.0 and up.First, open the multitasking screen. On a Nexus 4 or Galaxy Nexus, simply press the dedicated multitasking button. On a phone without a multitasking button, like a Galaxy S4 or HTC One, you may have to long-press or double tap the home button to open this screen.
Next, swipe a recent app to the left or right of the screen and its thumbnail will disappear. In addition to removing this app from the list of recent apps, cleaning up the list, Android will also remove the app from memory.
Killing an app is generally not necessary. However, it can help if the app is misbehaving — killing and re-opening the app may cause it to work properly.
End a Running App — The Hard Way
You can also end running apps from Android’s settings screen. First, open the Settings screen and tap the Apps category.Scroll down in the list, select an app, and tap the Force stop button to end the app’s running process and remove it from memory.
Managing Apps
From the app’s info screen where the Force Stop button is, you can also prevent the apps from showing notifications, view the amount of storage the app is using, clear its data or cache, prevent it from being a default application if it’s set as a default app, and view its permissions.View Apps Running in the Background
From the Apps settings pane, you can also swipe over to the Running category to view apps that are running in the background. These apps aren’t just remaining in memory. They may start automatically at boot and stay running in the background so they can automatically do things. For example, chat apps like WhatsApp may remain running in the background so they can automatically receive messages.If you would like to prevent these apps from running in the background, your best bet is to uninstall them from your phone — you can end their tasks, but they’ll just restart anyway.
Note that these apps may use very few resources, so you shouldn’t necessarily worry if they’re running in the background. If they’re running in the background and you don’t see them consuming much memory, battery, or network resources, they’re safe to leave alone.
Tap the Show Cached Processes option at the top-right corner of the screen to view apps that are cached in memory, but aren’t actually running in the background.
You can end such apps’ processes from here by tapping them and tapping Stop, but there should be no reason to do so.
View Memory Use
At the bottom of the Running apps screen, you’ll see a RAM meter. This shows you how much of your phone’s memory is being used and how much is free. Note that this can be misleading — your RAM may appear to be rather full, but it may just be full of cached applications. This will speed things up later — it’s good that your RAM is full, as Android is using your RAM as a cache to speed things up.The Running apps screen also displays the memory used by running services and cached processes, so you can identify which apps are the most RAM-hungry.
View Battery Use
To view app-specific battery use, open the Settings screen and tap the Battery option. You’ll see a list of phone functions and apps, sorted by how much they’ve used your battery. This screen can help you see how apps are using your CPU and other resources. You’ll probably see apps you frequently use near the top of this list. If you see an app you don’t use here, it’s likely consuming resources in the background — you’ll want to uninstall it if you don’t use it.The various task management features in Android should be more than enough for most people. The biggest feature available in third-party task manager apps is the task killer, but you shouldn’t need to automatically kill applications. Android will do that for you when it’s actually necessary.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S3 tips and tricks [3]
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How to set up Google Now on the Samsung Galaxy S3
Google Now tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, and when the next train will arrive. All of this happens automatically and the information appears in what are known as "cards."Sounds cool right? It's awesome and if it sounds like something you're interested in, read out guide below. Here we show you how to set up Google Now in 7 easy steps.
To set up Google Now on your Galaxy S3, follow the steps below:
- From the home screen, select Applications.
- From the Applications screen, select the Google search app.
- After selecting it, a brief tutorial will begin. You’ll need to tap through the welcome screen.
- Next, tap the menu button. This will launch the Google Now/Voice Search settings. Tap Google Now to customize your Google Now cards.
- Now, head to the location settings,this can be found in settings under Privacy accounts. By default, all of these settings should be enabled.
- That's it. To access Google Now tap the Google search bar or the Google search app.
- To maximize the most out of the app, you really need to investigate everything on your own. That being said, the app is wonderful, and well worth your time.
How to add widgets to your Samsung Galaxy S3 home screen
Widgets are probably one of my favorite features on the Galaxy S3. There easy to use and provide snippets of information very quickly. They also really set the Android OS apart from iOS and Windows Phone in a big way.What exactly is a widget you ask? Well, it's small piece of self-updating software that can be placed on the Android home screen. They show new emails received, upcoming appointments and even missed phone calls. They are very useful. While adding a widget is easy for some, we've given you specific directions so you can't screw it up. Luckily, adding them on the Galaxy S3 is pretty straightforward.
To add widgets to your Galaxy S3 home screen, follow the steps below:
- From the S3 home screen, select the Apps in the bottom right.
- Once inside, select Widgets on the right.
- Tap and hold on the widget you want to install.
- Select where on the screen to place the widget, by dragging your finger across the display.
- That's it! You're done.
How to add custom words to your Samsung Galaxy S3 dictionary
Adding custom words to the auto-complete dictionary can be a real pain, especially for someone new to Android. There are just so many screens, menus and options that it can be intimidating.With that in mind we thought we should go over a few steps required to add custom words to the Galaxy S3 auto-complete dictionary. Just follow our steps and you should be good.
To add words, please follow the simple steps:
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, find and select the Settings app.
- Once inside settings, scroll down to find and select Language & keyboard.
- Then tap Personal dictionary>Edit personal dictionary> and then the plus symbol.
- Enter the word or phrase you want to add and tap OK.
- You're done. Your phrase or word will now show up in the auto-complete dictionary.
How to set up Smart Stay on your Samsung Galaxy S3
Smart Stay is Samsung's custom software that is meant to keep the screen on when you're browing the Web, or reading a long email. The software actually forces the phone to recognize you're looking at the screen, keeping it on -- it's great.To set up Smart Stay, follow the steps below.
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, select Applications.
- From the Applications screen, select Settings.
- From the Settings section, select Display.
- Next, select Screen timeout.
- Change the timeout time to 30 seconds and check the Smart stay box.
- Boom! You're done.
How to add a new contact to your Samsung Galaxy S3
To add a new contact to the Galaxy S3, follow these simple steps:- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, find and select the People app.
- Once inside the app, tape the plus symbol.
- Then tap the Name field and enter the new contact's name.
- Now select the Contact Type option and choose what account you want the contact to sync with. I always select Google.
- Enter additional contact information in the fields provided (address, number, email, etc.)
- Tap Save and you're done.
How to take panoramic photos on your Samsung Galaxy S3
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has a pretty amazing camera. The shooter is probably one of the most advanced cameras found on any smartphone and can take some amazing photos, including great panoramic shots.So just how to do you take a panoramic photo on your Galaxy S3? If you're not sure, you've definitely come to the right place as I am a huge fan of panoramic photos.
To start snapping high-quality, panoramic shots, just follow the easy steps below:
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, open the Camera app.
- On the viewfinder screen tap the square symbol on the left.
- Tap Panorama in the camera mode list that pops up.
- When you're ready to
take the first shot, tap the camera icon and directional arrows appear.
The app will then prompt you to pan left or right in landscape view.
- As you pan, a guide appears onscreen. Use this to frame your panoramic shot.
- Continue guiding the smartphone as smoothly as you can. The camera will automatically capture consecutive frames. It's easy!
- Tap the red button on the right to stop capturing.
- The camera will then link the shots into a single photo.
How to change the ringtone on your Samsung Galaxy S3
Ringtones are such an important part of owning a smartphone like the Galaxy S3. They let you know who is calling, when to pick up and also perhaps when not to pick up, if you know what I mean.That being said, if you're a bit bored with your default ringtone on the Galaxy S3 and just want a change, make sure to follow our guide. With any luck, you'll be able to switch ringtones in no time and customize calls however you please.
To change the ringtone on your Galaxy S3, follow these simple steps below:
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, find and select the Settings app.
- Once inside the app, scroll down and tap Sound.
- Next, tap Phone ringtone.
- Finally, scroll to the ringtone you want, select it and then tap OK.
Samsung Galaxy S3 tips and tricks [2]
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How to get better battery life on the Samsung Galaxy S3
The big, beautiful screen is one of the most appealing things about the Galaxy S3, but this is also the thing that sucks the most juice. One simple way to get more battery life out of your device is by turning down the screen's brightness.This can be accomplished by going into the Settings, tapping on Display, turning off Auto Brightness and then setting the brightness that you want. I've found the screen is so nice that you can comfortably get by on some of the lower settings.
Another sure-fire way to get more battery life out of your Galaxy S3 is to reduce some of the connections your phone is making. Every time your Galaxy S3 searches for a Wi-Fi network or pings the GPS database, that eats up battery life.
If you know that you're not going to need either of these, go into the Settings and turn off Wi-Fi and GPS. It's kind of a pain that you have to manually turn these on when you want to use it, but Samsung made this super simple to do by including quick access to these in the Android notification bar.
Speaking of location, make sure you know which apps have access to your phone's location features and adjust accordingly. For something like Foursquare or Google Maps, having location capabilities is a must but you should think about whether other apps really need to know where you are.
Another way to get more juice out of your Galaxy S3 is by turning off background data syncing. For those who need every single Tweet, email or Facebook notification in real time, turning off background data may seem crazy but it definitely will save on battery life. Additionally, I've found this can also make you more efficient by removing distractions.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is an Android-powered phone, so many of these tips will apply to other Android phones. Be sure to read How to improve your Android smartphone's battery life.
How to sync iTunes with your Samsung Galaxy S3
Thanks to the folks at Media Mushroom, you can now sync your full iTunes library to your Galaxy S3 in an easy way.You can transfer contacts, messages, photos, music and videos with ease. If this is something you're interested in doing, read our full guide below.
Note: Easy Phone Sync will only import DRM-free videos and music from iTunes.
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, head to the Google Play Store and download and install the Easy Phone Sync app.
- Next, head to www.easyphonesync.com and download and install the Easy Phone Sync desktop software on your PC or Mac.
- Install and run the Easy Phone Sync desktop software and it will automatically begin importing messages, photos, videos, music and contacts from iTunes.
- Now plug in your Galaxy S3 using the USB cable to your computer and the Easy Phone Sync software should automatically recognize and open the Easy Phone Sync app on your phone.
- Now that the app is open, tap the sync button on your Galaxy S3.
- That's it. Your Galaxy S3 should now automatically sync with iTunes!
How to back up your Samsung Galaxy S3
With smartphones being basically computers these days, having top of the line back up software is key. Thankfully, Samsung provides users with something known as Kies, a proprietary software for users. With Kies you can back up your contacts, call log, SMS/MMS messages, and media files.Now, I'm sure there are a few of you who don't know how to use Kies and if that sounds like you, this guide is going to be a big help. Here we show you how to back up your S3 like a pro.
Follow the directions below.
- Download install Samsung Kies to your Windows PC or Mac. Full directions can be found here.
- Navigate to the Kies icon and open the application.
- Plug your micro USB cable into the S3 and the USB end to your computer.
- Wait for Samsung Kies to recognize the device.
- Select the Back up/Restore tab.
- Scroll to the bottom of the window and click the Backup button. Kies will by default select everything to back up.
- When Kies finishes, click complete.
- That's it! You have successfully created a backup of your Galaxy S3.
How to load music on your Samsung Galaxy S3
Being able to listen to music on your S3 is a big deal. Before you can listen to it, however, you need to know how to transfer the songs you love to your device.To get started, follow on below:
- Download, install, and open Samsung Kies.
- Connect your S3 to the computer using a MicroUSB to USB data cable, which should be provided with the phone. The phone should be recognized once you plug it in.
- Once it's connected, go to notifications and select "Media Device(MTP)" Kies will now recognize your device as a media player.
- Go back to Kies and select Music under Library
- Mark the music files you want to transfer to your device and then click Transfer to device.
- The selected music files will now load up on your Note 2.
- Disconnect the device and you're done!
How to format your microSD card on the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you've gotten that "Memory is Full" notice on the Samsung Galaxy S3, you'll probably be a little frustrated. That being said, I'm sure there are at least a few of you out there who would like to format your S3's microSD card, but simply don't know how. If so, you've come to the right place.- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Storage.
- Here you will see microSD card at the bottom. Press Mount microSD card.
- Next you will tap Format microSD card and the card's data will be deleted.
How to sync your Samsung Galaxy S3 with FitBit
The new FitBit for Android update will let you sync to recent devices over Bluetooth 4.0, which means you will be able to get data fed to your phones in real-time. Bluetooth 4.0 also means better battery life for the device and the phone.So, just how do you sync your Galaxy S3 to a FitBit mobile device? Read our guide to find out!
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, head to the Google Play Store and download and install FitBit for Android.
- Launch FitBit and sign-up or sign-in.
- Tap your Samsung Galaxy S3 to your FitBit device. Make sure NFC and Bluetooth is turned on.
- That's it. Your Galaxy S3 should now automatically sync with your FitBit in real-time.
How to send a scheduled email on the Samsung Galaxy S3
On the Galaxy S3 you can send an email at a specified date and time whenever you please. The feature is useful and really really cool.To schedule an email on your Galaxy S3, follow the steps below.
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, select Applications.
- Next, tap on the default Samsung email app.
- Enter the email you want to send in the compose line.
- Now, tap the Expanded Menu option.
- Tap Schedule Sending.
- Now select the time you want the email to send and the date.
- Tap Done. Your email will now send automatically at the date and time set.
How to use your Samsung Galaxy S3 as a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot
With a Wi-Fi hotspot enabled on your smartphone, there are many things you might accomplish. From work to video editing, you can do almost anything from your your laptop where and whenever you want. Be aware that your carrier may charge you more for this option or it can eat into your shared data plan.Anyway, to set up and turn on a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot on your Galaxy S3, follow the steps below:
- From the home screen, select Applications.
- From the Applications screen, select Settings.
- After selecting it, tap More.
- Next, tap Tethering and Portable hotspot. This take you to a hotspot menu.
- Now, select Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot and a mobile hotspot will turn on. Make sure you aren't on Wi-Fi.
- To maximize the most out of the feature, you really need to investigate all the settings on your own. In the settings you can set a password and even make your mobile hotspot private.
- Have fun!
Samsung Galaxy S3 tips and tricks [1]
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How to organize your apps in folders
When you've downloaded a ton of apps, it can be a bit of a pain to have to keep flipping through multiple home pages to keep getting the apps you want. Luckily, organizing your apps into folders is quite easy to do with the Samsung Galaxy S3.To create folders on your home screen, simply long press an app and then drag it on top of another. This will create a folder with those two apps and you can easily rename the folder, as well as add more apps.
How to switch to vibrate mode on the Samsung Galaxy S3
The Samsung Galaxy S3 supports a number of sound modes, for ringtones, text messaging, emails and any other alert. It's easy to switch betten silent mode, sound mode and vibrate mode.Just tap the volume down button on the side of your device while you're on the homescreen and a volume bar will show up. Keep pressing until you see the vibrate icon appear and your device vibrates slightly.
How to switch of text message alerts on the Samsung Galaxy S3
If your device is in silent mode, but still makes a noise when you receive text messages, you'll need to head to the sound settings to change it and ensure you won't hear a peep from your phone when you get an alert.- From the home screen, tap on Messaging.
- Now, select the Menu key, then settings. Now choose Select ringtone. A pop up will appear. From this list, select Silents, then OK.
- Your device should now not utter a sound when you receive a text message.
How to improve Google Now cards on the Samsung Galaxy S3
One of the cool things about the Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is that you can activate Google Now, the contextual "search" feature, which uses the data it knows about you to deliver important information quickly. You can make Google Now even better by adding and customizing your cards.One way to do this is to enable your Web history. Go to history.google.com and tap on the "Turn web history on" box and it will have a bit more data to pull from. Be sure that you understand this will be opening up your privacy to Google more but it may help your Google Now experience, so think about the benefits and downsides.
how to install a new keyboard on the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you want to try a new keyboard on your Galaxy S3, it's very simple to change. Go into Settings, tap on Language and input and then tap on Default. Depending on which new keyboard you've downloaded, you'll be able to make that the standard input method on your Galaxy S3.How to multitask on the Samsung Galaxy S3
You can use multiple applications at once on the Samsung Galaxy S3 really easily. To enter the multitasking screen where you can see all of the apps you have open, tap the Home key and then task manager.From here, you can tap the Active applications to see the apps you have running. Tap end or End all to close individual or all applications.
Tap the Downloaded tab to see all the apps you have downloaded. From here, you can uninstall them.
You can see how much RAM is being usd by each application in the RAM tab and clear the memory to free up space and speed up your device, while the storage tab tells you how mch space you have on your device.
Help will give you tips and tricks to help you save battery and free up RAM to get your Nexus 4 working to its best.
How to take a screen shot on the Samsung Galaxy S3
We're always taking screen shots to use for our reviews but you'd be surprised at how often it can come in handy. Maybe you want to preserve a picture of your high score in Angry Birds Friends or share an image of how your phone is freaking out. Luckily, this is a very simple thing to do: simply hold down the power and home button at the same time and a screen shot animation will take place.You'll then get a notification at the top of your screen and the screen shot will be saved to your gallery. You can share it via your social networks by going into your Gallery, clicking on it and then hitting the Share button.
There's another way to take a screen shot on the Samsung Galaxy S3. Go into the Settings, tap on Motion, go down to find Hand Motion and then click on Palm Swipe to Capture. Now, whenever you want to take a screen shot, do a swiping motion across the screen with your hand and you should take a screen shot.
How to select a screen lock on the Samsung Galaxy S3
Putting a screen lock will help secure your Galaxy S3 and this can be done by going into the Settings and then tapping on Security. Tap Screen Lock and you'll then have the option to put in Swipe, Motion, Face unlock, Face and Voice, Pattern, PIN or Pinword.How to customize your lock screen on the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you've set up a screen lock, you'll also be able to control what info appears on it.To add your own apps to the lock screen simply follow our short step-by-step guide below:
- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, navigate to and open the Settings app.
- Now scroll down the settings menu and tap Security, then Lock screen options.
- Once inside, confirm that the shortcut button is turned on and then tap Shortcuts.
- Now you will be presented with four icons. Drag to the trash those that you want to remove from the lock screen and use the + symbol to add new app shortcuts.
How to encrypt device, SD card on the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you encrypt your Samsung Galaxy S3, go into Settings, tap on Security and then tap on either Encrypt device or Encrypt SD card. Once you've tapped these, you'll go through the on-screen instructions for securing your device further.How to use Share Shot on the Samsung Galaxy S3
The Galaxy S3 has an amazing camera and one of the coolest features is called Share Shot, which enables you to quickly share shots with nearby Samsung users in real time. In the Camera app, tap on the shooting mode button (in the middle) and then scroll down and check Share shot. Have your other Samsung-toting friends do the same and as long as you're within 100 meters of each other, shared images will be stored in a Share Shot album on the device.This can come in handy in a variety of situations and one of the most obvious is when you're taking a group photo. We've all been in that situation where we're posing and the shooter then has to take photos with various people's phones. If everyone has a compatible Samsung device, you can just take it with one Galaxy S3 and then Share Shot it.
How to use Group Cast on the Samsung Galaxy S3
The Group Cast feature on the Galaxy S3 lets multiple users interact with the same image at once -- including the ability to have real-time markups on an image or PDF file. To launch this with other devices on the same Wi-Fi network, open an image, tap on the Share button and then tap on Group Cast.How to use AllShare Play on the Samsung Galaxy S3
The Samsung AllShare Play lets you use DLNA to "automagically" transmit content from your Galaxy S3 to other devices like a television or a computer. You have to sign up for an AllShare account but once you do, launch the AllShare Play app and then follow the on-screen instructions for adding other devices or for utilizing Web storage.How to take HDR photos on the Samsung Galaxy S3
You can set a variety of shooting options on the Galaxy S3. To turn on things like HDR or Panorama, open up the Camera app and then tap on the Shooting mode button. From there, you'll be able to choose from Single shot, Burst shot, HDR, Smile shot, Beauty, Panorama, Cartoon, Share shot and Buddy photo share.How to take better shots on the Samsung Galaxy S3 This is probably the one aspect that will take the most time to learn but it's definitely worth it. Basically, when you're taking photos with your iPhone 4S, keep in mind the lighting, composition and angles. We've dedicated multiple sections to helping you take better smartphone photos, so go ahead and check out how to capture light and how to properly compose your pictures.
How to install apps on the Samsung Galaxy S3
In order to install a free Android application on the Samsung Galaxy S3, proceed with the following:- From the Galaxy S3 home screen, select the Google Play Store app.
- From the main Google Play Store screen, select the Apps panel on the left.
- Here, any mobile app can be accessed and installed. You can either browse or conduct a search using the magnifying glass icon in the top right of the screen.
- After you find a free app that interests you, tap Download.
- Then tap Accept & Download to accept the permissions for the app (or press Back if you change your mind) -- your item will start downloading immediately.
- After downloading it will install in the background and will be instantly available for use.
- That's it! You're now well on your way to using apps and games.
- From the home screen, select the Google Play Store app.
- From the main Google Play Store screen, select the Apps panel on the left.
- Now go ahead and find any paid app you want. You can either browse or conduct a search using the magnifying glass icon in the top right of the screen.
- After you find a paid app that interests you tap on the blue box with the price.
- You will then be brought to a screen with the total and payment method. If no credit card is shown it should allow you to add a card.
- When finished confirming or adding a payment method tap Accept & Buy to accept the permissions for the app (or press Back if you change your mind) -- your item will start downloading immediately.
- After downloading it will install in the background and will be instantly available for use.
How to install apps from your computer on the Samsung Galaxy S3
You can install apps on your Galaxy S3 directly from your computer. Go to play.google.com when you're signed into your Google account, choose the app you want to download, click Install and there will be an option that says "Send To Another Device…" Tap on the "Choose another device on which to install," scroll down to the Samsung Galaxy S3 option and the app will be automatically installed a few seconds later.How to install apps from non-Play Store on the Samsung Galaxy S3
The Google Play Store is a great way to add apps but so is the Amazon Appstore or GetJar. To install apps from third-party markets on the Galaxy S3, go into Settings, tap Security and then check the "Unknown sources" box. This does come with some security risks, so be sure you want to do this.Still, this opens you up to third-party stores and the ability to install apps that you find in other places. Be sure that you trust where you're getting the apps from because this could make your device more vulnerable to malware and privacy violations.
How to put an app on your home screen on the Samsung Galaxy S3
After you've downloaded an app, you can easily put it on your home screen of the Galaxy S3. Open the app tray and simply hold down on an app icon for a second or two. You'll then be able to drag it to the home screen you want it to be on.How to delete apps on the Samsung Galaxy S3
If you want to get rid of an app, it's pretty easy to do on the Galaxy S3. Open the app menu and then tap and hold an app icon like you were going to place it on the home screen. Drag it to the App info icon on the bottom of the screen and then click on the Uninstall icon.How to root your Galaxy S3
Note: This guide is for the AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and international variants of the Galaxy S3.Requirements
- A Samsung Galaxy S3
- A Windows PC
- Galaxy S3 USB drivers installed
- A fully charged battery
- Download CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip and transfer it to your Galaxy S3's internal storage.
- Download Odin3-v3.04.zip , extract it and install it. You will also need to download clockworkmod.tar. AT&T models of the Galaxy S3 will be required to download fixboot.tar.
- It is now time to put your Galaxy S3 in download mode. You can do this by holding down the volume and home buttons together until a warning message appears. When you see this warning message appear press the volume up button. If you entered download mode correctly your Galaxy S3 should be displaying a green Android and say Downloading.
- Now navigate to and open the Odin program from step 2.
- Once your Galaxy S3 is connected to your PC via a USB cable and Odin is open, click on PDA and then select the clockworkmod.tar file you downloaded in step 2. If you have the AT&T Galaxy S3, choose fixboot.tar.
- Next you will need to ensure that Auto Reboot and Reset Time options are selected in Odin and then you can click go.
- Next up, you will boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. To do this you will simply need to shut down your Galaxy S3, press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power buttons at the same time.
- Once you are inside ClockworkMod, make sure to flash CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip that you copied to the Galaxy S3 earlier. Once this is flashed, your will be rooted.
- Finally, reboot and and you are good to go!
Saturday, May 18, 2013
How to get lock screen widgets on the Samsung Galaxy S4
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Lock screen widgets are easy to enable on the Galaxy S4, but there are a couple of extra settings to get to grips with
Head to Settings > My device > Lock screen and check "Multiple widgets." Once you've done that, you're able to swipe to the right and add more lock screen panels. There's the standard list of Google widgets as well as some new stuff from Samsung, including a new WatchON widget. This ties into the WatchON app, which is the Peel-powered universal remote included on the Galaxy S4, giving you an expandable universal remote right from your lock screen. Third-party offerings like Dashclock Widget should work just fine, too.
In stock Android, there's always a camera shortcut on the right-most lock screen panel. On the GS4 you can choose what goes here -- either a big, Nexus-style camera shortcut or a grid of favorite apps. Head to Settings > My device > Lock screen > Lock screen widgets > Favorite apps or Camera to configure this.
Like some of the other Samsung widgets, the main clock widget is customizable too. You can change or get rid of the message, have a dual clock if you're roaming overseas and customize the style and size of the on-screen fonts.
Check the quick video demo above to see lock screen widgets in action on the Samsung Galaxy S4.
(By Alex Dobie)
Thursday, May 9, 2013
How to get to Google Now on the Samsung Galaxy S4
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Google's predictive search app is alive and well on the Galaxy S4 -- and there are a few ways to get to it quickly
On many Android phones with on-screen keys, getting to Google Now -- the excellent predictive/voice-controlled search app in Android 4.1 and above -- is simply a matter of swiping up from the bottom of the screen. It's not quite as simple as that on the new Samsung Galaxy S4, but fear not, there are still a few quick and easy ways to get to the new Google Search app.- At any time, long-press the home key to bring up the task switcher. Then press the "G" icon at the bottom of the screen, in the middle.
- Put an app shortcut or widget on your home screen. If you're using Google Now a lot, this lets you open it with a single tap. Using a Google Now widget also lets you see cards without opening up the app.
- From the home screen, long-press the menu key. This will launch you straight into the Google Search bar, and you'll see your Google Now cards below recent search results.
Alex Dobie
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Android Lock Screen Security Options
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Since your phone is with you at all times, the likelihood of it getting left behind at a bar, restaurant, gym, or other location that you previously visited is probably pretty high. And since we live in a world that isn’t always filled with angels, the chances of that left-behind-phone getting stolen and fondled deeply without your approval is probably even higher. Your first line of defense against evil doers is your lock screen.
In stock Android, you have six different options to choose from for your lock screen, all of which offer their levels of security. If you use a non-stock Android device like the Galaxy S3, you may see some differences in functionality between the types we’ll talk about in a minute, but for the most part they all act in a similar fashion.
First, to access your lock screen options, the universal location tends to be in Settings>Security. From there, you should see an option towards the top called “Screen lock,” which then takes you to your lock screen options once tapped.
As you can see in the screenshot below, stock Android offers options for None, Slide, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, and Password. Let’s talk briefly about each.
Slide to Unlock
Slide is probably the most commonly used lock screen of all – it’s basically the default. This lock screen is not secure by any means, and only asks that the user of the phone grab the circle with a lock inside and slide it outside of a larger circle to unlock the phone. There are no passwords or patterns, it’s simply a way to keep your phone from turning itself on and then accessing all sorts of info in your pocket or purse without your knowing.
The nice thing about using Slide, is that you can still access your notification pulldown without having to fully unlock your phone. None of the other lock screen options allow for this, as they are technically “secure.”
Face Unlock
Face Unlock was introduced back in Ice Cream Sandwich as a fun way to unlock your phone using your face. In order to set this option up, you have to place your face inside of a face-shaped ring of dots using your front facing camera until the device decides that it knows your face enough to be able to unlock with it. Once approved, you’ll also be asked to provide a backup option in case the device cannot recognize your face. The two backup options are PIN or pattern.
With Face Unlock setup, you wake your phone and then set point your front facing camera at your face. If it recognizes you, it will unlock almost immediately. If not, it will ask that you complete your backup PIN or Pattern unlock.
People have found ways to trick Face Unlock from time to time, so I’d say that while it’s more secure than Slide, it’s not as secure as the next three.
Pattern, PIN, and Password Unlock
Pattern, PIN and Password unlocks are exactly as they sound – you either create a pattern, a numeric PIN, or an alpha-numeric password that needs to be entered in order to unlock your phone. These are likely the most secure of them all. If you don’t know the pattern, PIN, or password, you are not allowed to access the phone.
( Kellex )
Thursday, April 11, 2013
How to organize App icons into folders on the Samsung Galaxy S3
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If you have been downloading apps like crazy since you got your new Galaxy S III, you need to organize them in folders to help find them in the future.
Organizing your apps into folders can help by combining like apps in one place, which makes future retrieval much easier. If you are used to previous Android phones where you simply drag one app on top of another to create a folder – you might be frustrated that Samsung has changed that intuitive approach with the Galaxy S III
Start by making your first folder
Start by tapping the Apps icon, which by default is at the lower right hand corner of the Home screen in the Bottom dock of icons.- Touch the Apps icon
- Locate the first app you want to put into a folder
- Touch and hold the app
- Drag the app to the lower left hand corner of the screen to the Create folder icon
- A new folder is created on the screen
Now, we need to give that folder a name. In this example, I want to create a folder for all my Google apps, so I start with Google Drive, create the folder as noted above and name the folder Google.
Once the folder is created, I now want to add apps into that folder to help me stay organized. I will start with trying to get my Google Chrome app into the Google folder I just created.
- Touch and hold an icon (in this case Chrome)
- You will see the folder you just created
- Drag the icon into the folder
- Tap the folder to see that it now contains multiple App icons
I repeated this procedure to add my Google +, Gmail, Google Voice, Google Play, Google Music and Google Search apps to my new Google folder.
Add the folder to the Bottom dock
Now that I have put all my Google apps into one folder, I want easy access to all those apps I use so often. One way to do this is to actually put the entire folder into the Bottom dock of icons.Before I can do this, I need to make some room and remove one of the icons from the Bottom dock. Since I usually use Chrome as my browser on my Galaxy S III, I will move the Internet icon out of the Bottom dock:
- Touch and hold the App icon (in this case, Internet)
- Drag the icon upwards
- Touch and hold the folder (in this case, the Google folder)
- Drag the folder down into the Bottom dock of icons
- I now have a folder with eight apps instead of just one app in the Bottom dock
Make a Home screen just of folders
You can repeat this process for all of your apps. I make folders for Games, Social Networking, News, Weather and other categories where I have multiple apps on my phone. All the folders are on one Home screen, so I quickly have access to my most important apps – all in one place.Using folders saves screen real estate and makes it more convenient to make one Home page with most of my folders so I don’t have to search around for my apps.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Quickly Kill Off or Switch to Recently Used Apps
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When the Android team first unveiled Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), one of the flagship features shown off was a new way to quickly switch between recently used apps or remove those same apps from running. On stock Android devices, or devices that use on-screen navigation keys, the button to access this new app switcher menu looks like two rectangles on top of each other (see image above). On devices like the Galaxy S3 which utilize a physical home button, a simple long press on that button will bring up the same menu.
In previous versions of Android, a long press on Home popped up a simple app switcher, however, it lacked much functionality or design flair. In the newest versions (Android 4.0+), you can see thumbnails of your recently used apps that show you a preview of where you last left off. A simple tap on the thumbnail then jumps you into the app, again, exactly where you last left it.
On the flip side, you can kill off apps just as easily as you would switch to them, thanks to a new swiping gesture. If you would no longer like to see an app appear in your recently used app list, touch your finger to it and swipe it off the screen to either the left or right. Not only does this remove the app from showing up in your list, it also kills the app from continuing to run in a position that you last left it. Should you need to open a killed app again, you’ll notice that it opens from a fresh spot.
Instructions (killing recent apps):
1. From any screen tap the app switcher button (the double rectangles).2. A list of your recently used apps should appear.
3. To remove one, touch and hold on the app while swiping it off the screen.
4. You can also long-press on the app and tell it to “Remove from list.”
5. You can also long-press and enter “App info” to uninstall an app or stop it completely.
6. If you continue to swipe apps away until they are gone, you’ll be left with the screen on the left.
On most Samsung devices, a long-press of the physical home button will bring you the same recently used apps menu. Swiping them off the screen will also kill them off, but you will likely see a trash can button in the bottom right corner as well. Should you press that, all of your recently apps will be removed.
On most HTC devices released in the last year, there is an app switcher button, however, the recently used app list looks much different. The apps tend to show up as 3D cards that can are viewed through a horizontal menu. If you would like to remove a single app from appearing, a swipe up on the card will do the trick.
Most Motorola devices released in the last year have the standard Android task switcher button.
(droid-life.com)
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
How to set up Face Unlock on your Android phone
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Security is important these days. Our phones carry our lives, so using
security features like Face Unlock can give us peace of mind.
The argument against using facial recognition software is that it is too easy to “fool” the software into thinking you are the owner. Fortunately, Samsung also includes a “backup” recognition using standard PIN or Pattern input.
Setting up Face Lock on Android phones
Out of the box, your typical Ice Cream Sandwich Android phone does not have security enabled.- Tap the Settings icon to get to the Settings app
- Scroll down to Personal and then tap on Security
- Tap on Screen Lock and choose:
a. None – for no locking at all
b. Slide- for the typical slide to unlock
c. Face Unlock – to set the Face Unlock feature
d. Pattern – to set a Pattern unlock
e. PIN – to set a standard four digit PIN unlock
f. Password – to set a more secure password to unlock
For our purposes, choose Face Unlock. Read the warning notice that a
Face Unlock is less secure than a Pattern, PIN or Password. Now you are
ready to have your Android phone capture your face to unlock the phone.- Tap Continue
- Move a little away from the front facing camera so your face fits in the Show Your Face screen.
- Center your face in the outlined area marked “put your face here.”
- You will receive a Face Captured screen if the Face Unlock setup was successful.
- Choose one of the two backup methods listed; Pattern or PIN
- For a Pattern unlock, slide your finger to connect at least four dots in any pattern of your choosing.
- Repeat the pattern to confirm the choice.
- For a PIN unlock, simply input a four digit PIN – repeat to confirm.
Using the Face Unlock feature on your Android phone
Using Face Unlock is very simple, just turn on the device and look at the front facing camera. You will see an area in the middle of the screen to capture your face, try to put yourself in the same position as you did when you set up Face Unlock.If you get an error message telling you that the phone did not recognize you, it will automatically default to the backup unlock method chosen.
Either input your PIN or complete the Pattern than you originally chose and the phone will unlock.
Setting the time before the phone locks
Depending on your phone, it might lock immediately after the screen goes off. On my EVO 4G LTE, the default was to lock immediately and on my HTC One X, the default was to lock after 15 minutes. Locking immediately is sort of a pain since you then have to look at your phone every single time you turn it on. I found that setting the Lock phone after field to 5 minutes was a good amount of time.- Go to the Settings menu
- Go to Security
- Tap on the Lock phone after tab
- Choose the desired time
All in all, Face Unlock works surprisingly well on the new Android phones. It is easy to set up, fun to use and it adds the necessary layer of security so that if someone were to “steal” your device, they would not have access to your personal information.
If you are very security conscious, remember that this is perhaps the “least” secure option of those listed as screen unlock choices – but it is certainly much more secure than no security at all.
Gary Mazo
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