How to Paste Text on a Samsung Galaxy S3

How to Paste Text on a Samsung Galaxy S3

In a recent guide I showed you how to "copy on a Samsung Galaxy S3" it now makes sense to show you how to use the copied text to paste it in an e-mail, a text or even a forum post.

The first part is to go to the place where you want to past it. For this example I've decided to use an E-mail though you can genuinely use it pretty much that everywhere where you can find an input screen (the white screen you type into).

After finding where you want to post it you hold your finger in to the input
area (as you can see in the screenshot on the right). After holding your finger there for a second or two you will be given two options you can either "Paste" or "Clipboard". If you click "Paste" it will paste the last thing you selected to copy, if however you selected Clipboard you will be shown number of options from which to select.

As you can see in the image to the left you can select any of the items from the clipboard, this allows you, for example, to copy and paste several different things easily and when you want.



















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Connecting a Samsung Galaxy S3 Smartphone to Wifi

One of the greatest features of modern smartphones is the fact the phones can be connected to Wi-Fi effectively giving you unlimited internet on your phone. Whether you're at work, at home or in somewhere like a Café you tend to be able to get access to a Wi-Fi system somewhere. So it seems to make sense to do a guide to show you how to connect to a Wi-Fi system on a Samsung Galaxy S3.

Firstly you need to go to the phones home screen then press the menu button. This will open up a menu like the one in the screenshot on the left. From this menu you need to select the bottom option "Settings".

After clicking on "Settings" you will see a huge list of options allowing you to change almost anything to do with the phone. Rather than scrolling up and down all the options you need to click on the "Wi-Fi". You will then be told to "Turn on the Wi-Fi". To do this you need to drag the grey circle beside "Wi-Fi" across until it turns into a green block.

After turning on your Wi-Fi you again need to click "Wi-Fi" which should do an automatic scan of the area and give you a list of available Wi-Fi connections (as well as storing any you may have previously used). If the phone doesn't do an automatic scan you will need to to select scan from the bottom of the screen to prompt the phone into doing a scan.

Hopefully when you were doing your scan you found the connection that you
are wishing to use, in my case the connection is the "SKYE18EB" connection, then click on that connection. If the connection then requires a password you will need to enter the password (see the screen shot on the right) an then click "connect".

After clicking on connect the connection should authenticate (if you enter the correct password) and then obtain an IP Address. After this has been done you should be able to connect to that connection at will (as long as it's in range). With your Wi-Fi connected you will be able to surf the net, watch videos, use facebook/twitter and anything else you would want to do online, often with a faster connection than the one you'd have via mobile internet.

Note-This guide should work with pretty much all phones running Android 4.0.4.


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How to access the test menu on a Samsung Galaxy S3

Despite the Samsung Galaxy S3 being a brand new piece of kit which has only been out for a matter of months, some people will have had issues with it. Thankfully Samsung have given us, the users, a chance to test the various features of our phones via their in built "Test menu", a feature that allows us to check that pretty much every part of our phone works in the correct manner.


 To access the test menu on the Samsung Galaxy S3 you need to open "Phone" app and dial "*#0*#". As soon as you dial the second "#" you will be taken to the Test menu (see the screenshot on the right) which allows you to test many of the features of the phone (as you can see on the right hand side).

Whilst many of the tests are rather complex, or boring a few of them are very interesting and useful. For example the "Touch" test gives you a chance to test that the touch screen works thoroughly, in fact even allows you to "pass" the test.

Despite some of the test being useful, I am a little bit perplexed as to how the "Sensor" test manages to, once again, feature this rather horrifying dog (which was also used in the Samsung Galaxy S3 in a similar manner). Despite it's haunting eyes the dog seems to serve little real purpose.

Whilst I hope no one needs to test their Samsung Galaxy S3 I assume that many will. This allows users to check if the fault is a hardware fault (for example an area of the screen that might be dead) or just an app that isn't working properly, so make sure to test the phone via the menu before taking it to the store.

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How to open Excel files on phone or Tablet (Android)

Now there are lot of mobile phones, tablet PC are available in market, technology is increasing in day by day.now a days mobiles are just like a microcomputer. In this article help you to open excel files on your phone or Tablet (Android).



Documents to Go

• Documents to Go is a android application which Supported file formats include .doc,. docx,. xls,. xlsx,. ppt,. pptx etc.
•  Includes password protected Word and Excel
• Google Docs Download, it can view and edit your files from Google Docs directly
•  Supported languages : English, French, Japanese, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese,Turkish, Russian, Polish, Czech and Arabic and traditional and simplified Chinese.
• Send & receive attachments via Gmail and other e-mail applications.
• Very user friendly.
• It includes rich formatting features like bold, italics, underline, font color, alignment, bulleted & numbered lists, tables, bookmarks, comments, footnotes, endnotes, track-changes, word count, find and replace, etc.
• Sheet To Go offers powerful data computation with support for 111 functions, cell, number & sheet formatting, row & column preferences, auto-fit options, freeze panes, sort, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, charting, etc.
• Slideshow features is also included in it
• PDF To Go provides high-fidelity viewing of important reference materials with options for page view, word wrap, auto-rotate, bookmarks, search, select and copy text, and more…
• sync files to Computer via USB.
• Total access with support for attachments, memory card support, password-protected files, built-in file browser, and new Live Folder for recently used documents

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The “Perfect Smartphone” Myth

Ok, so you’ve finally made the decision to get a new smartphone. Not unlike any other large purchase, choosing a smartphone that is perfect for you can be a daunting task, even for more knowledgeable consumers. “Should I go with an Android? Is iPhone really better? Or should I go with Windows Phone or BlackBerry?”
Today, everyone is looking for the best phone for them, many eagerly searching for the “perfect” phone. Remember when picking a new mobile phone was easy? Simply pick a carrier, choose a phone within your budget, and keep it moving. Now, consumers want a smartphone that is going to mesh well with their lifestyle, but also one that will not become obsolete within a week of purchase or when a new smartphone comes out.
While smartphones have come an extremely long way since their inception, the perfect phone still has not been built, and probably never will be. So what smartphone should you buy? The answer to that question is not an easy one as it varies, and is on a case by case basis. The “perfect phone” an individual chooses is entirely up to them and their wants and needs.
When purchasing a new smartphone, a few things to take into consideration are where you live, what you want to be able to do on it, and features you’ll need/want. Users should make sure their carrier is going to be able to provide a strong signal for service. Some areas may not be able receive the best signal for optimum performance, this will not make for a fast and pleasurable experience. It will quickly become frustrating not being able to use all of your new phone’s features after spending all that money simply because your signal is not strong or fast enough.
The differences in features and apps between the top two smartphone operating systems iPhone and Android is becoming negligible, so it will ultimately come down to individual preference there. The amount of available features and apps for download for both systems are about the same, with only a few OS specific ones. Windows Phone and BlackBerry on the other hand are far behind in available apps, but still have many features sought after and useful for users. Businesses prefer smartphones because they are easy to install simple smartphone monitoring software to compatible iPhone, Android, or Windows Mobile phones.
The choice of a new smartphone may not be as difficult for everyone as it is for others. Many users love their BlackBerry for its physical keyboard and excellent communication features, and wouldn’’t dare give it up for a touchscreen phone. Others love their Windows Phone for its unique interface, ease of use, and convenient productivity features. Some have even simplified their decision to whatever phone is the latest and greatest when their contract is up.
Saying “I want the perfect smartphone” may not be the best phrase for someone looking for a new phone. Instead, consumers need to first find out what they’re looking for in a new phone, and ask themselves “which smartphone will be best for me?” This way, no matter which one they choose, they will be happy with their purchase as it is perfect for them.

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Forgotten iPhone Tricks and Tips

We use the iPhone all the time, there are many tips that could save us time that we forget about all the time. Whether a beginning iPhone user or a long-time iPhone fanatic, here a few tips that you may not know about that could enhance your iPhone experience.


Simple internet browsing in Safari
With the safari internet browser, it is easier to navigate websites than many give the browser credit for. Remember AOL keywords? Safari works similarly, it is called domain resolution. With domain resolution, you don’t need to waste seconds every time you type a web address. For instance, next time you want to visit a website on iPhone’s Safari browser, leave out the “www.” And the “.com” and you will still be able to view the site you were looking for. Just make sure Google is your default search engine and not Yahoo.
Similarly, another tip we seem to often forget is that we get options for the domain suffix (the part after the name of the site’s domain) by holding down the “.com” button. By sliding the finger to “.net, .edu or .org” keys we can quicly convey to the browser which site we’re interested in viewing.


Fast-forward or rewind music and videos.

The standard screen for playing music or videos includes three buttons at the bottom: skip back, pause, and skip forward. To rewind or fast-forward, simply hold down one of the skip buttons in the direction that you would like to go. Also, pressing the album art on a music track is another way to fast-forward or rewind on the iPhone.

Home button tricks
Many may not be aware that the home button is used for more than returning to the home screen or waking the iPhone up from sleep. Actually, there are a few things you can do by double clicking the home button.
If the phone is sleeping or is locked, double-tapping the home button will allow the user to bring up the play, pause, skip, and volume iPod controls above the lock screen. By going to Settings -> General -> Home Button one should see a menu with three options for double-clicking the Home Button: Go to Phone Favorites (favorite contacts), iPod controls, or bring up the home screen. This is helpful because if iPod controls are requested while running any app, the app is not interrupted, the iPod Controls are simply brought to the foreground for manipulation.
Saving Images
I caught someone trying to capture images in their email, and their inefficient method just begged for this obvious solution. When capturing images, some will capture a screenshot, then open the image in an editor to crop out unwanted imagery. Instead, simply touch and hold an image in Safari or in Mail, and an action sheet will pop up asking if the image should be saved.
In conclusion
While these tips and tricks are not entirely unknown, they are easily overlooked and could be costing us precious time daily. Some will find this list rather remedial, but there may be something here that hasn’t been looked at for some time. Hope this helps. If not, then congratulations on being an expert iPhone user!

Source : mobile-spy.com

Android this week: So I bought a Galaxy Note 2…

So I broke down and ordered a Galaxy Note 2 from overseas. Why spend the money when I have a Galaxy Nexus phone and Nexus 7 tablet? A video demo shows how Samsung is further bridging the mobile and traditional computing space and I bought in.

Regular readers of this weekly column know that I typically recap interesting Google Android news from the prior week. Occasionally, I make an exception to cover one specific Android item, and today, I’m doing just that. Why? I ordered a Galaxy Note 2 from overseas on Sunday morning and it should arrive within the week.
The new phone cost me a pretty penny – £449.98 ($727 US) delivered from the UK to the U.S.  – but I tend to buy unlocked devices off contract. I have an invitation to a Samsung press event in late October, which is likely to be the U.S. launch of the Galaxy Note 2 and if I were to buy one at full price from a US carrier, it would likely cost nearly as much anyway.
I certainly don’t need another smartphone — I currently use a Galaxy Nexus with a $45 a month Straight Talk SIM — but the idea of a device with a mix of phone and tablet form factors is intriguing to me. The original Galaxy Note did as well, but I didn’t feel it was enough of a change from my Galaxy Nexus to spend the money. This time around, I feel differently in terms of the form factor, hardware and Samsung’s updated TouchWiz software with more functionality for the included digital pen.
In fact, after watching this video demonstration, it hit me that Samsung is really blending mobile and desktop use-cases like never before and I decided to take the plunge:
A few examples from the demo illustrate what I’m talking about:

• The new S-Pen and dual digitizer add a new hover view, similar to functionality provided by a mouse cursor on traditional computers. I originally thought this was gimmicky, but the video shows some smart uses. Hover over a calendar event and you get the details without the phone opening a completely new screen, for example.
• The new multitasking feature that shows two apps on the screen at the same time reduces home button presses and app switching. Until recently, our smartphones and tablets have been single app at a time devices; that changes on the Galaxy Note 2 and previously, the Galaxy Note 10.1. Granted, only certain apps support this feature for now. Still, I see productivity potential here.
• Related to the two apps on a screen simultaneously is the dock-like app launcher around the 2:07 mark in the video. There’s no need to tap a hardware button and scroll through pages of apps — our traditional smartphone user interface — when you can customize a floating dock and tap or drag an app for usage.

I like that Samsung slimmed the width as compared to the original Galaxy Note. I found that device a smidge too wide for my hand. And the S-Pen was to small for me to use comfortably; the new one is longer and has a more ergonomic design. Along with these changes that further bridge the gap between desktop and mobile computing, the hardware on the Galaxy Note 2 is impressive; possibly the best for any Android phone at the moment.
The 1.6 GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos chip paired with 2 GB of memory ought to make this device blazing fast and it should be helped by the performance improvements found in Android 4.1. The 5.5-inch display uses a 16:9 aspect ratio, making the Galaxy Note 2 look like an oversized Galaxy S III. Gone is the PenTile display in 1280 x 720 found on my Galaxy Nexus (which I find quite good); the Note 2 uses an HD Super AMOLED screen in the same resolution. Pixel density is down by comparison, but I suspect the lack of PenTile will offset any clarity loss. And while I’m fine with the 5 megapixel camera found on my Galaxy Nexus, I’m looking forward to the 8 megapixel sensor and improved camera software in the Galaxy Note 2.
I’ll very likely keep my Galaxy Nexus, mainly because it gets software updates directly from Google as soon as they’re ready. Heck, I kept, and still have, my old Nexus One, purchased in January of 2010 for the same reason. It’s possible however, that a 5.5-inch phone that doubles as a pseudo-tablet could replace my Nexus 7 tablet. That’s one of the many questions I’ll be looking to answer for myself as I review the new Galaxy Note 2. Stay tuned for a video look at the device when it arrives, which of course will be followed up by a full review!

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Why Bloggers Say Android Antivirus Apps Are Useless

If you search “android antivirus” on Google you can find a lively debate on the necessity and efficacy of protecting your mobile phone from viruses with an antivirus app. We’re here with some good news: technically, viruses don’t exist on Android! A virus is a piece of software that can copy itself and automatically spread to other devices, and this kind of replication is not possible on the Android operating system. Thank goodness. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need an “antivirus” app.


The word virus has stuck in the popular lexicon as a common term for all malicious software. For most people, it’s simpler to use a generic term like “virus” rather than memorizing the nuances of a trojan, worm, rootkit, malware, adware or spyware. They’re all bad, and some types of malware do threaten Android devices. So if you see Lookout use terms like “cell phone virus” or “Android antivirus app,” it’s because that’s what people understand and search for when they want to protect themselves. In fact, Google Insights shows that people search much more often for “Android virus” than for “Android malware.” We’re not trying to mislead anyone here, we’re just trying to keep folks informed.





On Android and other mobile operating systems, users can unknowingly download malware-infected apps from an app store, the web, or even from email attachments. Once installed on your phone, Android malware can steal personal information, place charges on your mobile account, track your location and activity or hijack your phone. No, it can’t replicate itself and jump to another device – but you certainly don’t want it on your smartphone.


So yes, there is a growing amount of Android malware out there that you should avoid at all costs. (We even did a report about it.) The good news is that it doesn’t cost anything to avoid it – just download Lookout Android Security + Antivirus for free today. Lookout will immediately scan your Android smartphone or tablet for malware, and then examine every app you download from this day forward. The same free app can also back up your personal contacts and locate your phone on a map if it is lost or stolen. And we think that’s the opposite of useless.

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How to hide folders and files on a Samsung Galaxy S3

How to hide folders and files on a Samsung Galaxy S3

In today's world we all have things we want to hide, be it dirty pictures or music we're ashamed of, thankfully if you have a Samsung Galaxy S3 your phone has an easy to use method of hiding files. Firstly we need to open up the "My Files" part of the phone, you might need to go through the Apps screen to find this app, which has a folder type icon.

In side the "My Files" app you will see a list of all the folders on your phone. At this screen press the phones "Menu" button to get the contextual menu. In the menu you will see a list of options (see the screenshot on the right) including "Create folder", click on that one.



After clicking on "Create folder" option you will be able to name the folder, make sure to start the folder's name with a ".", as you can see in the example on the left (where I've named the folder ".hidden"). The "." at the beginning of the name will hide the folder from the phones default visible folder list. You can move any files you want into a hidden folder to hide those files as well as the folders.

Despite being hidden by default you can make the phone show these folders allowing you to find the folders (and files inside them) with out too much hassle, but that's for a different guide...

Source : mobilephonetipsandtricks

How to delete icons from a homescreen on a Samsung Galaxy S3

 I recently showed you how to personalise your phone by moving the icons around on the home screens of your your Android Smartphone, specifically the Samsung Galaxy S3. Now I'll show you how to delete icons from your home screens allowing you to tidy up mistakes (i.e. having the same icons on home screens twice), get rid of icons for apps that you no longer use or just create some extra space.

For this example I will be deleting the "ESPN Cricinfo" incon that sits in the middle of the 4th home screen. I accidentally placed it on the same screen as an existing icon for the same app.

Firstly you need to select the icon you wish to delete. To do this you need to hold your finger on the icon for a few seconds until the screen looks like the image on the right with the icon you selected looking a little bit "ghostly".  After selecting the icon you will notice that the "Apps" icon from the bottom right hand corner has now turned into a bin with the word "Delete" underneath it.
You need to drag the icon from where it is down to the bin. After doing this the icon will be gone from the home screen, however the app will not be uninstalled from the phone and you will be able to replace it on the home screen easily if you wish, or if you delete the wrong icon by mistake.



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Samsung Galaxy S2 secrets

Whilst using the Samsung Galaxy S2 you may want to know what secrets the phone has and what little tricks we have to play with. Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S2 has a number of widely known features which are covered in the manual it also has a lot of hidden secrets that we can take advantage of.

Firstly the “Zoom” feature for the browser and gallery.
This is a trick that is featured in the manual and often comes up on the screen when we open a number of programs. To use it you need to place a finger on either side of the screen then tilt the phone up and down. This is a new function and one that is useful for some though using the “pinch” method is generally just as easy and a little bit more  “natural” to users.

 

                                      Secondly is the “Print Screen” featureThis is a feature that has been carried over from some earlier Samsung's including the Samsung Wave. This is the method I get pictures for the site through and what you need to do is press the “menu” and the “lock” button at the same time. If you press them right the phone will vibrate then give a small message saying “Screen captured. Saved as image file.” These files will be stored in a folder called “ScreenCapture”.

 

The phone also had a shortcut to the "Task manager". The typical way of getting to the Task manager is through the application screen however if you hold down the "Home" button you get a list of the last few apps you've had open and an option to open the task manager. This saves a lot of time if you are wanting to find the task manager.The phone also has a secret search function that appears if you hold the menu button on the homescreen and acts much like the "search button" on other android phones. This is something that very cleverly allows Samsung to take off the much maligned "Search" button and yet also have a search function. Clever lot these Samsung folk.So some new things well...did you know that by using a tethered connection (guide here) you can actually use the phone as a Wi-Fi card allowing a computer without a Wi-Fi adapter to connect to a wireless hub inside your home!If you slide your finger along the notification bar (the bar that has the clock and the signal bars on) you can change the brightness of the phone. If you slide your finger to the right you will make the screen brighter if you scroll it to the left you will darken the screen.

 

We've also found that the Samsung Galaxy S2 has a secret test menu that allows you to check if you're phone is in perfect working order with tests ranging from the Proximity sensor to checking the vibration and accelerometer.And course we've also learned how to access that tricky to access 5.1. dolby surround sound now we've had a longer play with the phone. 

 

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