Searching of Message on Messaging App on Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy SIII allows you to compose and send a text or multimedia message by utilizing Messaging app. The incoming and sent messages will be displayed as a conversation. However, the easiness and the needs to communicate with others using the messages sometimes end up the Messaging app filled quickly with lot of messages. Fortunately, there is an option that will allow you to set limitation on how many messages will be saved.

When you have lot of messages, the search function will help you lot to find the desired message more easier and faster without you need to looking up them manually one by one. All you need to do is entering the search term to display all the messages contains with them.

How to search message?

Below are the steps to do so:

• Open Messaging app.
• Tap the Menu key then select Search.
• Enter your word or phrase you wish to search.
• Tap Search key on the virtual keyboard to start searching.
• All the message contains with the word or phrase you have entered before will be displayed.

 Emergency Call Making Without or With SIM Card

There are some conditions that make you have to make an emergency calls, such as a fire, car accident, etc. The ability to make this calls is generally owned by all phones, including the Samsung Galaxy SIII. You can do so while your phone is inserted with SIM card or not.

How to make an emergency call without a SIM card?

When your phone has no SIM card installed, then you'll not be able to use another normal phone services. But, you can still be able to make an emergency call as listed in the steps below:

• Tap Emergency call icon displaying on the screen.
• Enter emergency numbers, for instance 9-1-1.
• Tap the Call icon.
• While you're on call, you can utilize some options available, such as turn on or off the speaker, keypad and end call.
• Tap the End Call icon to end the call.

How to make an emergency call with a SIM card?

Here's how to do so when the SIM card is installed on the phone:

• Open the Phone app.
• Enter the emergency number, for instance 9-1-1.
• Tap the Call icon.
• While you're on call, you can utilize some options available, such as turn on or off the speaker, keypad and end call.
• Tap the End Call icon to end the call.
• In the notification area you'll see the Emergency call icon  appears. 
• At the Emergency Callback screen:

• Tap  to callback the emergency number with a single tap.
• Tap and slide  to the right to exit from the emergency call mode. Once you do this step, the Emergency call icon will disappears from the notifications bar.
• Tap and slide  to the left to return to the Home screen. This will allow you to access another apps while you're on the emergency call mode.

For the record, while you're on the emergency calling mode there is an advantage and disadvantage. The advantage is while in this mode you can redialing the emergency number with a single tap and the disadvantage is while in this mode the battery will run out more quickly compared while you're on the normal calling mode.

 Changing of  Recording Mode

Samsung Galaxy SIII has come with the advanced camera that equipped with some features and capabilities which will allow you to take a better picture. Aside from using the camera to take a picture, you can also use it to record video in HD.

Next, you can save the video files or send it to another you wish to share with through the Messaging app or Email app. For the record, the Messaging app or Email app has a limitation on how large the size of the video file allowed to attach by the app. Luckily, there is an option to limit the video size for SMS or email.

limit of  video recording size?

To do so, kindly follow the steps listed below:

• Open Camera app.
• If necessary, switch the camera icon to the video recorder icon.
• Tap the Settings icon.
• On pop up menu select Recording mode.
• Here you'll see three option available, they are:

• Normal: this mode will limit the video by available space on the default storage.
• Limit for MMS: this mode will limit the video by MMS size restrictions.
• Limit for email: this mode will limit the video by email size restrictions.
1. Now, you're ready to record the video.

By knowing how to change the recording mode, now you can set it according to your need. 

 Setting of  Clear Mark as Default on the Certain Contacts

One of the insiders named Sara was asked me how to assign non-default numbers to the speed dialing on her Samsung Galaxy SIII. First of all, you might be wondering why the numbers need to set as default? Well, it'll be useful if you have several phone numbers in a single contact and you want to send a message using easy text features, then the messaging app will automatically use the default number as the recipient.

Back to the Sara's case, if the certain phone number in contacts was marked as default, then you can only assign the default number to the speed dialing. So, in order to make you be able to assign another numbers in a contact to speed dialing, then first you need to clear the default number.

How to mark contact as default?

For those of you who don't know the steps, then here I show you how to do so:

• Open Contacts app.
• Tap the desired contact name you wish to mark one of the numbers as default.
• Tap the Menu key then select Mark as default.
• Now, you'll see the mark as default screen display radio button next to all the phone numbers in the contacts. When the radio button shows green means the phone numbers is set as default.
• To change the default number, tap the radio button next to another phone numbers you wish to set as default. The radio button will turn green.
• Tap Done button to save the changes.

How to clear mark as default?

For certain reason you might want to remove mark as default in certain contacts, as with Sara who want to set all phone numbers linked in a single contact to speed dialing. To do so, the mark as default should be cleared to enable you assign all of them to speed dialing. Well, here are the steps:

• Open contacts app.
• Tap the required contact name you wish to clear it default.
• Long tap in the phone number marked as default.
• On pop up menu select Clear default.
• Now the mark as default has been removed.

Once the default number is removed, now you can assign some or all of the numbers in a single contacts to a speed dialing.

 Solving of  Microphone Button on Keyboard

Because the Samsung Galaxy SIII is not equipped with a physical keyboard, that's why Samsung has included a virtual keyboard inside it that will help your writing activities, such as when you compose a text message or email. By default, this phone use the QWERTY keyboard as you can see in your PC or laptop's keyboard. This keyboard allows you to enter letters, numbers, characters and symbols .

In addition to manually typing using the virtual keyboard, you can also use the voice dictation feature available on this phone that will allow your phone to translate your voice into text when composing a text messages or email. All you need to do is tapping the Mic key on the keyboard to start voice dictation. Sounds easy, right? But, there are some users said that they have no mic icon on their keyboard and have no idea how to get it back. Well, if you're experiencing the same problem with them, better you check the steps below.

How to get back the mic button in the keyboard ?

To solve no mic button on your keyboard issue, kindly do as follows:

• Open the app that use the keyboard, such as Messaging app.
• Tap in the Enter text field to display the keyboard.
• Tap and hold the Settings icon on your keyboard until you see a pop-up menu appears.
• Without releasing your finger, swipe your finger to the Mic icon.
• Now, you have a mic icon on your keyboard.

Viewing of  Shared Contents with Nearby Devices

Samsung Galaxy SIII is a DLNA capable devices which will allow you to share media file with another DLNA capable devices which are connected in the same Wi-Fi network. You need to enable file sharing option first to allow another devices accessing your data.

Aside from as a host, you can also act your phone to access data from another DLNA capable devices which are already share their media file.

How to view shared media files with nearby devices?

Here are the steps you need to do:

• Go to Apps through the Home screen.
• Tap Gallery.
• Here you'll see the connected devices will be listed. Tap the desired device name to browse the shared contents.
• If you don't see the connected device, then refresh the devices list by tapping the Menu key then select Scan for nearby devices. Once the connected devices is listed, tap it to browse the contents.

 How to Resolving of Notifications Tone when Receiving Incoming Message or Email

 Well, if you're also experiencing the same problem with him, then there are a few things that you should check on your phone to solve this problem. Here they are:

• Make sure your phone is not in the silent mode, check this by going to Settings> Sound> Ensure the Silent mode is turned off.
• Make sure you have ticked the Notification option under Messaging app settings.
• Make sure you have ticked the Email Notification option under your Email account settings.
• Make sure you have adjusted the volume so you can hear the tone of an incoming message or email, check this by going to Settings> Sound> Volume> adjust the Notifications volume bar to the right to increase of the volume.
• Check whether you have enabled blocking mode on your phone, check this by going to Settings> Blocking Mode> (if blocking mode is enabled) then make sure the Disable notifications option is not checked .
• If your Samsung Galaxy SIII running with the Android Jelly Bean, make sure you have checked Show Notifications in Messaging app and Email app. Do this thing by going to Settings> Application Manager> Go to the app (Messaging and email)> tick the box next to Show Notifications.

Well, these are six common things that may cause your phone doesn't play the tone when receiving an incoming message or email. 

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Share Media Files with Nearby Devices

There are some option in Samsung Galaxy SIII to share files over Wi-Fi, such as Group Cast which will allow you to share document or file with another AllShare Play capable device that connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Another option available in this phone which also utilizing Wi-Fi network is the nearby devices. This option will allow you to share media files with another DLNA --Digital Living Network Alliance-- capable device which are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to share video, photos or music with nearby devices?

To do so, kindly follow the steps as listed below:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap More settings.
• Tap Nearby devices.
• Tick the box next to File sharing option to turn on or off the option.
• If this is the first time you use this option, then you'll see some information about this option, tap OK to continue. Tap Do not show again to stop the message from appearing again.
• Tap Shared contents to determine which the media files you would like to share: Video, Photos or Music. Tap the box next to the desired option, then tap OK button.
• You'll receive a request from nearby devices to access your phone, tap OK to accept and add the device to the Allowed device list, or tap Cancel to reject and add the device to the Not-allowed devices list.
• Tap Device name to change your phone's names, then tap Save. The name will be used by the others to identify your phone.

Once you activate the file sharing, another allowed DLNA capable devices in the same Wi-Fi network will be able to access data on your phone. 

How to Fix the "None" Button Grayed Out When Turn Off the Screen Lock

If you're also experiencing the same problem, the None button grayed out, then in this article I will summarize some steps that you can take to resolve this issue. But whatever the case, it would be much more easier if you first do your own investigate and know roughly what the causes, so you will be easier to find the solution, because there is no one who know the device better than you. Well, here they are:

• Clear credential in your phone by going to Settings> Security> Clear credentials. If it not works, then go to the next steps .
• Check whether you have installed an application that requires you to activate the screen lock on your phone, for example FoxFi app. If so, remove the application if you're no longer use them. If you still want to keep the application, then you might want to use the pattern methods for simplicity.
• Check whether there are settings in the phone that requires you to activate the screen lock. The one that I know is when you turn on the option to encrypt the SD card then the None button will be disabled and you're only allowed to use a pattern, PIN or password to unlock the screen. If this is the causes, disable the option to re-enable the None button. If not, you might want to use the pattern methods for simplicity.
• Check whether you have a VPN on your phone. If so , then you need to remove the VPN to re-enable the None button. But if you really need a VPN, then you might want to use the pattern methods for simplicity.

These points mentioned above are some general things that you can do to resolve this problem. This may be works on some users, and may be not for others. However, if you have another tip or trick to resolve this issue and it's not listed here,

 Changing of  Default Storage on Voice Recorder App

A good thing in the Samsung Galaxy SIII is that you can add a memory card into this phone to extend the storage and prevents the internal storage quickly run out. As we all know that the low internal storage can give you some problems, such as error when open or save files, etc. . Fortunately, once you add a memory card to your phone, you can set the default storage in some applications to the SD card, for instance you can set any image taken by the camera to automatically saved to the SD card .

How to change the default storage on voice recorder app ?

Below are the steps you need to do if you want to set the internal storage or SD card as the default storage on voice recorder app:

• Go to Apps from the Home screen.
• Scroll to Voice recorder, then tap it.
• Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
• Tap Storage , then you can choose to use either Phone or Memory card as the default storage.

Once you set the default storage in voice recorder app, now every time you use this application to record sound, the file will be automatically saved in the SD card.

Set the ringtone is the best way to tell you who the person is calling you. Moreover, in Samsung Galaxy SIII you can also assign different ringtone on each contact you have saved on your phonebook.

Once you've assign ringtone, then whenever the contact calls you then the phone will ring the tone you already set before, of course your phone should not be in silent mode and you have adjust the volume to allow you hear the ringtone.

Changing of  sound volume

You can adjust ringtone and other notification volume by following the steps as listed below:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Sound.
• Tap Volume.
• Now you'll see some option available here, such as music, video, games and other media, ringtone, notification, etc, with the slider next to each of the option
• Slide the slider on each option to the right to increase the volume or slide it to the left to decrease the volume.
• Tap OK button to save the changes.

Well, this is the step to change ringtone and other notification volume on your phone. Also by knowing this step, now you can set the sound volume according to your need. 

Solving of  Can't Control Music Player on Lock Screen

Well , if you're also experiencing the same problem with her, then better you check a few things below to solve the problem:

1. Use Swipe method to unlock the screen

With the basic swipe methods to unlock the screen, whenever you're playing a music with the music player and the phone is locked, then you can control the music player with a music player control which can be found by sliding down the notification bar. Whereas, for the other unlock methods, such as a PIN, password or pattern, you need to unlock the screen first to be able to control the music player.

2. Use the native headphones of the Samsung Galaxy S3

If you use the headphones that come along with your phone, then you can utilize it to control the music player by using its physical buttons, such as you can jump to the next song by double clicking the small pause button beside the volume control.

3. Use the third-party music player app with lockscreen controls

If you don't want to use the swipe method to unlock --for the security reasons maybe-- and or you don't want to use headphones, then the options that you can possibly do is by installing a third-party music player apps that have lock screen controls, such as Poweramp, doubleTwist, etc. You can get them all through the Play Store.

Well , that's three things you need to do on your phone if you want to be able to control the music player when your phone is locked

How to Add or Remove Accessibility Shortcut to the Device Menu

There are several option that we can find under accessibility menu in Samsung Galaxy SIII. One of which is an option called Talkback. Enabling this option will set the phone to provide you a spoken feedback for whatever you do with the phone. With the Android Jelly Bean, enable Talkback mode and face detection shot mode will allow you to use easy snap feature when taking a picture.

Usually, you can accessing the accessibility menu through the settings menu. But, you can add the accessibility shortcut under device option for faster access. You can do so by enabling Accessibility shortcut option.

How to enable or disable accessibility shortcut?

Below are the complete steps to do so:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Accessibility.
• Depending on your current settings, tap Accessibility shortcut to enable or disable this option. When the box next to the option is checked means the option is turned on.
• Once you've enabled this option, you'll see an accessibility shortcut whenever you press and hold the Power key to open device options.

By knowing this step, now you can set to add or not accessibility shortcut under device power menu. For some users, adding this shortcut will help them to access the accessibility menu more faster and easier, while for some others are not.

Using of  Google Search App on Samsung Galaxy S3

Nowadays, many activities that we can do by using an internet connection, one of which is to browse the website to gain certain information. To anticipate this need , this time almost all existing smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy SIII have included the browser application as one of the pre-installed apps.

High demand from the users to use the internet to browse websites or to obtain the necessary information triggered website growth rapidly. Due to this reason, the existence of search engines is very important thing to support user's browsing activity . 

How to make a text or voice search using Google search app ?

In addition to use the Browser app to access Google search engine page, you can also use Google search app to perform a search, either text or voice search. Here are the steps to do so :

Text search

• Tap the Google search bar on the Home screen to start a text search.
• Enter the search term or keyword then tap the Search icon or tap the matching search result appears under the search bar to start searching.
• The search result are now displayed on the screen.
• Tap the desired link to open the website.

Voice search

• Tap the Microphone icon to start voice search.
• When the "Speak now" appears on the screen, then you can begin to speak the search terms or keyword. If the voice search is timed out, tap the Microphone icon to try another search.
• The search result are now displayed on the screen.
• Tap the desired link to open the website.

By knowing how to use the Google app , at least now you have an alternative way to search other than by accessing Google search engine pages via the Browser app.

Installing of  Setup Skype App

Make a video call is one of the ability owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII. This feature utilize the front-facing camera and 3G network to works. By using this feature, you will not only be able to hear the voice but also see the person you call.

Unfortunately, some of carrier has no video call option included in them resulting the user can't make a video call by using the stock Phone app. But, if you still want to do so, there are some third-party apps which will allow you to do that thing. The popular ones is Skype app. Aside from allowing you to make a video calls, this app also allows you to make a voice call to the cell phones or landlines--either local or international--, send messages or files, etc.

How to install and set up Skype app?

Below are the complete steps to do so:

1. Download Install Skype - free IM & video calls app for free through the Google Play Store.
2. Once the installation is completed, launch the app.
3. If you already have an existing Skype account, enter your Skype name and Password then tap Sign in button. If not, you can create a new Skype account by tapping Create a Skype account then follow the on screen instruction.
4. If this is the first time you use the app, then you may be prompted to accept the terms of agreement and may be offered a tour to let you know how the app works--you can skip the tour--. You'll also get the preset option to sync your contacts, do so, then tap the Continue button.
5. If the Skype name and password you have entered is correct, then now you're ready to use the app to make and receive video calls, chat and share multimedia files with your Skype contacts.
6. To sign out, tap the Profile icon in the Skype's main screen, tap the Menu key then select Sign out.

Well, by knowing how to do this step, at least now you have one more option to make a video calls if your phone has no option to do so and you can also utilize all the abilities owned by the app according to your need.

 Calling to International Phone Number

Make a calls is the basic ability owned by all of the phones, including with the Samsung Galaxy SIII. To meet the user need of making a calls, this phone was comes with the Phone apps as one of its pre-loaded apps. You can also utilize some existing features inside this phone to make a calls more faster and easier.

The Phone app allows you to make a local or international calls. When you want to call the a local phone number then you just need to enter the phone number, while to make an international call you need to enter the country code first then followed by the phone number itself.

How to dial an international phone number?

Well, below are the complete steps to do:

• Open the Phone app.
• In the dial pad, tap and hold the 0 (zero) key until a + appears. The plus (+) sign shows that you make an international call.
• Enter the international phone number. FYI, you can see the complete list of country calling codes here.
• Tap the Call icon to make a call.

By knowing how to dial an international phone number,now you can stay keep in touch with your families or friends whose live overseas. 

How to Reinstall Applications

The Samsung Galaxy SIII users might have several reasons that lead them to uninstall one or more apps in their phone, such as their phone have the low storage issue, the apps not work properly, the apps start giving some problems, etc.

But, in certain case and reason, you might also want to reinstall the apps you ever installed before on your phone. Luckily, if you previously install the apps through the Play store, then you will be able to see the list of the apps you've ever downloaded from there, either installed or removed apps.

How to reinstall apps through the Play Store?

To do so kindly follow the steps listed below:

• Go to Apps through the Home screen.
• Scroll to Play Store, then tap it.
• Tap the Menu key then select My apps.
• Swipe the screen to the left to display ALL applications.
• Here you'll see a list of installed and previously downloaded apps.
• Tap the desired app you wish to reinstall.
• Tap the Install button to start installation.
• Read carefully on the app permissions, then tap ACCEPT button.
• Once the installation is completed, tap the OPEN button to launch the app.
• Now you're ready to use the app.

Well, by knowing how to utilize my app options to reinstall apps, now you can easily reinstall the apps which is previously downloaded through the Google Play Store.

 How to Enable or Disable Emergency Alert Settings

Messaging app is one of the stock apps available inside the Samsung Galaxy SIII which will allow you to send or receive text or multimedia messages. This app has come with some option to facilitate you while using this app, such as an option to allow you change the message tone as you wish to inform you an incoming messages.

There's also an option available that you can customize called emergency call alert. You can either enable or disable one or more of them according to your need.

How to turn on or off emergency alert settings?

• Below are the steps to do so:
• Open Messaging app.
• Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
• Tap Emergency alert under Emergency message settings section.
• Here you'll see some emergency alert option available, they are:

• Presidential alert: this option allow the phone to receive presidential alert.
• Extreme alert: enable this option to allow the phone receive extreme alert.
• Severe alert: enable this option to allow the phone receive severe alert.
• Amber alert: enable this option to allow the phone receive child abduction emergency alert.
• Emergency alert test message: enable this option to allow the phone receive test alert.
1. Enable or disable option by tapping the option. When the box next to the option is checked means the option is enabled. For the record, the presidential alert is enable by default and can't be disabled.
2. Done, the wireless emergency alert has been updated.

By knowing this steps, now you can choose which type of emergency alert you wish the phone to receive.

 Capturing of  HD Video Recording

The large and colourful Super AMOLED display and also 8MP rear camera owned by the Samsung Galaxy SIII surely will allow you to record and watching the video in HD. What the best part of this? Now, you can easily shoot the best moment in your life with your phone into a HD video and watch it anytime you want through the Gallery app or Video Player app.

How to record video in HD?

• Below are the complete steps to do:
• Open the Camera app.
• If necessary, drag the indicator to the Video recorder icon.
• Tap the Settings icon.
• Scroll down to Resolution, then tap it.
• Here you'll see 5 resolution option available, they are:

• 1920x1080 pixels
• 1280x720 pixels
• 720x480 pixels
• 640x480 pixels
• 320x240 pixels

• Tap 1920x1080.
• If the situation is glare and difficult to frame the shot, then you can enable Outdoor visibility option under the Settings camera menu.
• If you handheld the phone while recording the video, then turn on Anti-shake option under the Settings camera menu is something you need to consider to do.
• You can also set the focus, either use auto-focus mode by tapping the "AF" icon at the bottom of the screen or manually adjust focus by tapping the the viewfinder to your desired spot.
• Now you're ready to record video in HD by pressing the record icon or red button.
• Tap the record icon or red button again to stop recording.

How to Use Wishlist Feature on Google Play Store

Google Play Store is the official market for Android phone, including with the Samsung Galaxy SIII. You'll find it as one of the stock apps inside the phone. You need to activate Google account in order to access the Play Store, either a single or multiple Google account.

The Google Play Store has the bookmark-like feature called wishlist which will allow you to flag certain apps for more easier further uses. For instance, you can add certain app into your wishlist to keep track the apps price, availability or else.

How to add or remove apps from wishlist?

Basically you can add or remove all of contents inside the Google Play Store into your wishlist, but we'll use the apps as the example of this step. Well, here's how to do:

• Go to Apps through Home screen.
• Scroll to Play Store, then tap it.
• Browse the apps in the Play Store. Once you've find the ones you like, you can add it to your wishlist by tapping the Wishlist icon at the top area of the screen. The icon looks like a bookmark icon with a tiny plus in the middle of it. The icon will turn solid if the item is flagged as wishlist. Tapping the Wishlist icon again will remove the app from your wishlist.
• To see, review or install the apps you have added to your wishlist, simply tap the Menu key then select My Wishlist.

Like bookmarking, this feature will make you more easier to find and track the apps you already added.