Android Tips & Tricks

How to Boot Samsung Galaxy Note into Recovery Mode when Firmware Upgrade Encountered an Issue

2012-02-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

Pressing the Volume UP+Home+Power buttons will boot your Samsung Galaxy Note into Recovery Mode. This is useful if you encountered an issue while upgrading your device firmware and something happens that it just suddenly stuck on a screen and it only displays "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." Then the PC will not recognize your Galaxy Note even if you already connected it.

Here's what you have to do next if it happens that you might also encountered this kind of situation.
1. Remove the battery of your Galaxy Note (If you can't turn it OFF while stuck on the error screen)
2. Put the battery again but don't power it yet again. This time press the recovery mode button combination.
Press and hold the Volume UP+Home+Power buttons until a recovery mode screen appears.
3. Use Volume Up and Down keys to toggle these options.

reboot system now
apply sdcard:update zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition

4. Select the the first option "reboot system now" then wait until the device will reboot normally.
If the device will not boot into a welcome screen and just stuck or freeze, go back to recovey mode again.
5. This time select the "wipe data/factory reset" (Note: this will delete all the stored data of your device but not from the SDcard. Then again "reboot system now". This should boot your Galaxy Note into normal mode.

Why this happens?
This might happens in several reasons while you are upgrading into a certain firmware update.
1. One of these is that you accidentally interrupt while the phone is in firmware upgrading process.
2. Due of power lose, your device have no sufficient battery charge when you upgrade.
3. Network connection is too weak and or an interruption occurred.
4. If you are using a PC or laptop, it might getting interrupted with another program like anti-virus software.
The rest will be on your own personal experience.

Then try to update the firmware again, 'this time ensure that you have your android device battery fully charge, use a good PC or laptop and a good network connection.

How to Take Screenshot on Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679

2012-01-28T02:02:00.000-08:00

An Android device like Samsung Exhibit II 4G SGH-T679 with TouchWiz has a built in screenshot function, but how does it work? This does not require any root or installing any applications just to capture the screen that you might want to save. Sometimes I already accidentally press this buttons and wonder how did I took it and save on my gallery without knowing what are those buttons.

So, here's how to take a screenshots on your Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679, no root and no applications needed or to install required. All you have to do is Press the Home and Power button at same time, then a camera "flicking" action on the screen should appear. The images captured will be then saved in your phones gallery.

That's it ! too easy isn't it? Enjoy using your phone.

How to Copy Photos/Pictures from PC to Samsung Galaxy Nexus Without Hang, Stuck or Crash

2011-12-10T16:59:00.000-08:00

If you ever having an issue of copying a picture from your PC and transfer it to your Samsung Galaxy Nexus and somehow it just hangs while copying photos. Now, the situation is that you can copy the pictures from your Samsung Galaxy Nexus and transfer it to your PC but it won't do the opposite. The ringtones, alarms, notifications and also mp3's just smoothly copied on each specified folders, but only the photos somehow get stuck when you try to transfer and save it to the internal memory storage "pictures folder" or even to the "DCIM/Camera folder".

Some users already had experience on this problem, this might cause by a bug, a firmware issue and the only fix is the sooner release of firmware update from Samsung. Here's a video example from jimmylittleUK who also had experience of that said photo copying problem.

As you can see that it only crashes while copying the photos on the "Galaxy Nexus/Internal Storage/Pictures" folder. There is no specific terms of how that problem occurred but only one thing for sure "just another bug on Galaxy Nexus Android OS". Some users already notify and raised this problem on Google's help forum and hoping to have it resolved as soon as possible.

Here's the solution we gathered so far, this solution is simple, already tried and it works in a PC that runs in Windows 7 64-bit OS. Maybe this one might help you too and get rid of that hanging issue.

Assuming that
1) You have already installed the necessary USB driver for your Samsung Galaxy nexus.
2) You already reconfigure the "USB debugging mode" and unchecked it in settings.
3) You use the supplied USB cable of you Galaxy Nexus.
4) You have a enough space of your phone's internal memory card.

Try this:

- Copy the saved photos from your phone's internal memory "photo folder" then transfer and save it to your PC.
- Delete that "Pictures folder" ones all the photos were safety saved then unplug and replug your Galaxy Nexus.
- Then create a new folder on the internal memory and rename it "Pictures". (You are just replacing the old picture folder that you recently deleted)
After that copy all the pictures to the newly created picture folder again.

Another solution:
Try to use any Android file manager application on the Android market, this will sometimes can ease some headaches having it difficult to transfer pictures to your phone.

If all of the above doesn't help you, I have nothing more else to suggest but to let Samsung resolved this issues on our Galaxy Nexus.

Source: XDA-Developer's forum

Samsung Galaxy Nexus User Manual

2011-12-08T13:27:00.000-08:00

Here's the Samsung Galaxy Nexus User Manual, this will guide through the rest on how to do some tweaks on your phone. This smartphone was reportedly released by Verizon in the US, Bell, Virgin Mobile, Rogers and Telus in Canada. In the UK, the Galaxy Nexus was made available on O2 and Three Network and other European countries.

Here's the topics that describe how to use your Galaxy Nexus phone from Galaxy Nexus official page.

* Get started
o Set up your phone
o Why use a Google Account?
o Get around
o Touch & type
o Use the lock screen
o Search your phone & the web
* Make yourself at home
* Try some apps
* Tune performance
* Learn the Phone app
* Enter & edit text
* Connect to networks & devices
* Search by text & voice
* Manage accounts
* Secure your phone
* Galaxy Nexus User's Guide (PDF)

* Change the wallpaper
* Set ringtone & other sounds
* Make a phone call
* Get your contacts
* Arrange & work with apps
* Add widgets
* Manage notifications

* Start Gmail
* Find People
* Manage your Calendar
* Use your Camera
* Beam screen content
* Manage downloads

* Optimize battery life
* Optimize data usage
* Optimize memory usage

* Dial stored numbers
* Answer or divert calls
* Work with the Call log
* Place an Internet (SIP) call
* Listen to your voicemail
* Dial by voice
* Options during a call

* Use the keyboard
* Type text by speaking

* Connect to mobile networks
* Connect to Wi-Fi networks
* Connect to Bluetooth devices
* Connect to keyboards, mice, and other devices
* Connect to a Windows computer via USB
* Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB
* Share your mobile data connection
* Connect to virtual private networks (VPNs)
* Control airplane mode & other network settings

* Refine Google Search
* Use Voice Actions
* Voice Action commands

* Add or remove accounts
* Configure account sync options
* Change backup & reset options

* Set screen lock
* Encrypt your phone
* Work with certificates

Apps

* Gmail
* Maps
* Google+
* Android Market
* Camera, Gallery, & Movie Studio
* Browser
* People
* Calendar
* Talk
* Messaging
* Music
* Books
* YouTube
* Earth
* Email

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Help Page
Download: GalaxyNexus_Manual.pdf

Download Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 User Manual

2011-12-01T14:31:00.000-08:00

Here's the Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 user manual, the first device to ship with the brand new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform. This smartphone are also known as Samsung Google Nexus Prime, Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus I9250, Samsung Google Nexus 3, Samsung Google Nexus 4G, Samsung Nexus Prime 4G LTE and other variants. If you have any specific questions on how to do some tweaks on your new Galaxy Nexus, this user manual will guide you in everything you wanted to know about your phone.

Download Samsung Galaxy Nexus User Manual from official Samsung's website download area.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 Quick Start Guide
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201111/20111115153841927/GT-I9250_QSG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.0_111029a_Screen.pdf

Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 User Manual
http://www.google.com/nexus/help.html

How to connect the Samsung Galaxy Note to PC or Laptop

2011-11-16T10:48:00.000-08:00

It's so easy to connect your Samsung Galaxy Note to your PC using a USB cable if you want to browse your data files that has been stored on your phone's microSD card, synchronize your contacts or accounts using Samsung Kies, transferring files such as photos, videos, ringtones etc. To do this you may need to have a kies installed on your PC so that the desired USB driver for your Galaxy Note will be installed as well. You can download Kies program from samsung website. www.samsung.com/kies

Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.

- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage

- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.

How to Take Screenshot on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 T989

2011-10-22T11:34:00.000-07:00

If you'll need to have a screen captured on your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 (S II) SGH-T989, that's too very easy. You don't need to have it rooted or install any software tools or screenshot capture application just to have a screenshots of your phone.

You can directly take a screenshots right away from your device because the Samsung Galaxy S2 is already has it's own built in screen capture function. All you need to do is just - by pressing the HOME button and then quickly press and release the Power button. (you have to push the power button quickly because the task manager comes up if you keep the home button pushed too long)

The taken screenshots will then be saved on the phones image gallery folder.
This will also works on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777 and Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 (global version). This is how tech bloggers and developers do when they want to share a screenshot sample of their newly develop android themes or custom ROMs out over on the internet.

How to increase battery life of AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

2011-10-18T01:56:00.000-07:00

If you had experience and somehow had trouble with the rapidly draining battery of your Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII) by AT&T. In most recent reports that the new AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II had a poor battery life.
Others says that this is due to a poor system OS or some bugs issues that one of the main reason why your phone drains its battery so fast.

So, how to get your Samsung Galaxy S2 I777 improved the battery life performance?
Here's a few tweaks we gathered so far and shared by Singuy1234 who already had his Samsung Galaxy S2 battery life problem fixed.

My phone is no longer draining massive amount of battery life when idle (3-5% after 7 hours of idle), android system usage is now down to 5-15% instead of 78-97% from before.

My fixes.

1. Turn off data syncing
2. Turn off wifi while on the road (so wifi doesn't constantly look for signals).
3. Clear memory

Yes, att installs a lot of bloatware that constantly update for changes.

If killing those services AND disabling data syncing doesn't help your problem, then you have a kernel problem (like myself).
If this is the case, do the following:

1. Take phone back to AT&T and get a replacement
OR
2. Re-flash your android with the STOCK kernel found here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1286432
OR
3. Reflash with cognition x2 (reported to solve a member's problem, I didn't try this myself).

You can read the whole story at XDA-developer. We'll hope that Samsung will release a new firmware update that fix for this battery draining issue a soon as possible.

How to Hard Reset Verizon's Samsung Stratosphere i405

2011-10-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple tip on how to factory reset the Samsung Stratosphere i405 from Verizon.
The Samsung Stratosphere is Verizon’s first 4G LTE slider. This new Android handset runs on Android Gingerbread, a WVGA display Super AMOLED Plus, 5MP rear camera, and a 1.3MP front-facing camera.

But however, if you'll experience any low performance, hang or frozen problem, a factory reset may help to restore back your Samsung Stratosphere to it's original factory default settings. But just ensure to have a back copy of all your important data files like contacts, messages, etc. that are stored in the handset for it will be all deleted on this process.

Here's how to reset your Samsung Stratosphere

Factory reset
-From the Home Screen, tap Settings
-then scroll to and then select Privacy
-then scroll to and select Factory Data Reset
-then select Reset Phone
-then select Erase Everything

Hard Reset
You can either type and enter this code *2767*3855# or do a button combination below if the Samsung Stratosphere experience hang problem like just stuck on the start up logo.

1. Turn the power off, or pull the battery out and reinsert it back again
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. A menu will show that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Then, Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Confirm: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Download T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II t989 User Manual

2011-10-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

If you have bought T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989 already and somehow looking for the user manual so that you'll learn how to tweaks your newly android phone and have fun making use of it, download the user's guide from the link below.

The T-Mobiles Samsung Galaxy S II is also known as "Hercules" - this devices comes with 4.52 inches display screen with a little bit more curved in the four corners body unlike the size of Galaxy S2 Sprint D710 and Galaxy S2 AT&T which has 4.3″ only, so do the SGS2 GT I9100 International version. But still it uses Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive Touchscreen with TouchWiz UI v4.0 and protected with scratch-resistant surface via Corning Gorilla Glass Display. For the screen resolution, and equipped with WVGA touchscreen in (800 x 480 pixels) pixel resolutions. Isn't it nice!

We'll here's your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II t989 User Manual - T989_English_User_Guide.pdf

Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989 by T-Mobile User Manual

how to set a different ringtones on you Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660

2011-10-01T13:52:00.000-07:00

This just a simple tips on how to set a different ringtones on you Samsung Galaxy Gio. If you already downloaded your favorite MP3 songs on your PC and want to transfer it in your Galaxy and customize at as your personal message or alert tones, all you have to do is connect your Samsung Galaxy Gio to your computer or laptop via USB cable and then select "connection type" and get access to storage memory card.

Here's how to connect Galaxy Gio into Mass Storage Mode Option:

- On Main Home Screen tap Menu > Settings > Application
- Enable USB Debugging
- Return to Home Screen
- Then plug the USB cable into your Galaxy S2
- Pull down status bar
- Press ' Connect USB Storage' button

Alternative way without USB Debugging
- Go to Settings > Wireless & Network
- USB utilities and click the button >
- then plug in USB cable

Once you've establish a connection from you Galaxy Gio to your PC, just browse to your mass storage
then find the folder "Notifications", if its not on there, create a new folder and simply renamed it "Notifications".

>SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS

Then grab a copy music files you wanted from your computer and paste into that folder "Notifications". Once finishes, disconnect your Galaxy Gio from the computer. Then you can set that music files as your message tone.

- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Gio screen

- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the file that you've copied as your message ringtone

If you already have a music files stored on your Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660, do this steps below:
- Go to "My Files" then copy that mp3 music file you like to use as your messages ringtone.
( Just tap and hold that music file then you can choose either to copy or move that music file)
- Next, paste that music file in your media folder > SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS
- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Ace screen

- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the music file that you've copied as your message ringtone
If you have a problem about the volume loudness, this sometimes happens that your custom ringtone volume is too low compared to the pre-installed ringtone on your Galaxy Gio which as much louder.
You can try using this program, MP3GAIN, to boost up maximized the volume of your mp3's decibels.
http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/download.php

Or this app from Android Market..Volume+ (Sound Boost)
currently using this app for my boosted up mp3s using MP3GAIN.
But works only on Gingerbread..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&feature=search_result

How to Fix a Frozen, Hang in Logo Problem on Samsung Galaxy S II / S2 I9100

2011-09-26T08:38:00.000-07:00

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a high-end Android device because of it's1.2 GHz dual-core System on a chip processor. It also features 1 GB of RAM, but sometimes it also experience some hang or frozen problem. It just sometimes freezes without no means, and this reportedly happens very rare. This may occurred due to the phones memory getting too, low like for example, running multiple applications, scrolling down long texts or phone book that happens once in a while, etc.

Once your Samsung Galaxy S II is frozen it become unresponsive, the first thing you only have in mind is to restart the phone. You may either pull out the battery and insert it back again, or just by pressing the power button will also do.

This are just simple tips on how to solve on a Hanged or Frozen Samsung Galaxy S II:

A. You may need to reboot the phone by pressing the power button until the device turned OFF and reboot automatically.

B. Perform a factory data reset. This will restore back and reset the Galaxy S2 to its factory default settings.
1. Select Settings then Privacy
2. Select Factory Data Reset
3 Select Reset Phone
4. if the password is prompted just enter it then select Erase Everything to confirm.

C. Hard reset the device by way of button combination- this can be useful if the procedures above doesn't fix the problem. Just ensure to have a back up copy of all of your important data stored on the device for this will wipe and delete all of it.

-Press and hold the Volume Up and Home button
-Then press the Power button
-Release the Power button until the device Turns On.
-You will then see a window called "recovery menu" on your Galaxy S2.
The options is in there to, Wipe Data/Factory reset, Reboot. Just select Reset Factory. Then reboot.

If the above procedures like factory reset or hard reset doesn't fix the frozen problem.
Our next option for this is by restoring the device original stock-firmware. This will clean up and return the phone to its original factory fresh like the way you bought it brand new. A Samsung flasher tool called ODIN Multidownloader can do the job. You can find some tips on how to restore back the device Firmware flashing or downloading procedure on Samsung Galaxy S2.

Sometimes there are severe hang or frozen problem that is due to hardware issue if the device suffered wet or water damaged, heavily dropped and oxidation build ups inside the phones PCB board, and this problem can only be fix by hardware calibration. A mobile phone technician in a service center with a good soldering skills can only fix it.

How to Format or Reset Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001

2011-09-17T11:56:00.000-07:00

Here's the following simple tips on how to do a factory reset or format the Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 and restore it back to it's original factory default settings. This procedure may help if you'll experience some slow performance, fix lags, hang or frozen issues. This may also wipe any unwanted firmware interruption due of some applications you've installed on the phone that result to some poor performance issues.

Note: Just ensure to back up all of your important data stored from the phone, for this will wipe it all out and clear you device and stored back again like the first time you bought it.

So, here's the factory reset method:
Factory reset - this is only a soft reset method, you can do this if the device is still active or you can still navigate to it's menu and settings function.

-Tap the Menu key
-Tap Settings
-Scroll down to and tap Privacy
-Tap Factory data reset
-Tap Reset phone
-Tap Erase everything.

You can also do a factory reset while only typing this reset code on the dial pad #2767*3855#.

If the Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 is frozen or stuck on boot or hangs on welcome screen logo only. This time you will need to hard reset it by way of button combination since you cannot do a factory reset from the instruction above.

- Turn your Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 off, or remove the battery for about 10 seconds then put it back again.
- Then press and hold the following buttons Home button + Volume up + Power button
Then a menu will show, just select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.

That's it! You can also download the user manual for Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 here, if you need more information on how to do some tweaks on your Galaxy S Plus android device.

Download Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 User Manual

2011-09-17T11:20:00.000-07:00

If you have recently bought the Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 which runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and was sold on T-Mobile, Orange and Vodafone. As a new user of Android device, you will need this user manual so that you will know how to navigate of its functions. This android device is built with 1.4GHz processor has its popping touchwiz 3.0 on the top of the Android experience.

So, here's the Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 User Manual that you're looking for.
I9001_UM_EU_Gingerbread_Screen.pdf
This Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 user manual is very useful if you will encounter some problem and if you don’t know how to do some tweaks on it, you can try to find the answer in the user manual.

How to Increase or Boost a Low Microphone Volume on Samsung Galaxy S II

2011-09-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

If you are having some issue with your Samsung Galaxy S II which has a low microphone volume level and finding some complaints from people you call saying that they can't clearly hears you. It is quite sometimes that some users experience this problem regarding the loudness of their Galaxy S II microphone.

This problem may only occur during "in call" status while if you run the voice recorder application and speak normally you will find that it records well quite very clearly. Some forum reports said that they have return back their Galaxy S II for fix about the low microphone. But here's some tricks that you may try first and see if this works before you have to decide to have it back to your service center.

This tricks are too simple and nothing to worry about, just do some click around with your menus, and do this steps below:

1. Setting the mic input level while the 'Noise Reduction' is turned off. You can do this by pressing the menu button while in call status then press the "Noise Reduction Off".

- Type this code on your Galaxy S2 dial pad *#*#197328640#*#*
- A number coded menu will then show.
- Now press [5] AUDIO
- Next [1] NB (VOICE CALL)
- Next [1] HANDSET
- Next [1] VOLUME
-Next [1]SRC SPEECH RX Volume
- Then [5]5_lvl: 90 ( the 90 is the input value of the microphone volume level, yours might have a different value than 90. Just remember the default value of yours so that you can use it to revert it back again)

Now, on that window there's a line stated "Input". You are going to edit or change the input value which can be done by pressing the Menu button, then the "Key Input". Write down 110 as your new maximum microphone input level and then press "OK" This is just like adjusting the volume knob of your audio amplifier to maximize the loudness.

2. Setting the mic input level while the 'Noise Reduction' is turned On.

- Press the menu button then the "Back". You may press 4 times until you will return back from where you will see the Audio Setting and the [1] NB (VOICE CALL) is in the first line.
- This time, press [7] HANDSET(2MIC)
- Next [1] HANDSET
- Next [1] VOLUME
- Next [1]SRC SPEECH RX Volume
- Then [5]5_lvl: 90( Edit this input value like the number you have just write down from above)
Press the Menu button, then "Key Input". Write down 110 as your new maximum microphone input level.

I have proven that this tricks works on my Galaxy S II android phone, but the only certain issue is that it will automatically revert back to the default input level settings once you rebooted or restart the phone . So if you want to keep it permanent, find a way to never restart your phone, or consume your phones battery life. So, hope this works for you too.

Things Needs to Avoid in Handling Samsung Galaxy Ace

2011-09-12T11:35:00.000-07:00

These are just a few things you always avoid in handling with your precious Galaxy Ace to keep away into trouble and serious issues or end up your device in to fatal state like bricking it in no time. Many users have already learned about this stuff but this serve as warn to others to keep their Galaxy Ace stay as good as it is.

Do not install ROM Manager for Galaxy Ace

A ROM Manager is a manager for Clockworkmod Recovery , It Download and manage your ROMs, make and restore backups and make SD partitions. It's a very useful application which saves time because you don't have to reboot to recovery.
However , it doesn't support Galaxy Ace yet. It perfectly works on other Android Platforms but not on Ace. If you tried to install the ROM manger to your Ace , as a result it will not turn ON again and you already ended up a bricked phone. The only thing to fix it, is by sending it back to the service center nearest you. And then obcourse you will be charge for the fix.

So, Instead of using a ROM Manager, we recommend you to use a CWM Manager. Use Clockworkmod Recovery for Backups, Flashing .zip, Restoring and whatever the Recovery can manage to do.

Issues with Samsung Kies on Galaxy Ace to update the Firmware
Samsung Kies is an Official software application released by Samsung and use to update the firmware, sync your application and other stuff with the Samsung devices. According to some reports in forums that they used to bricked their Galaxy Ace while using Kies in updating the firmware. The problem is that it will just stuck and suddenly stops responding because of RAM issues. RAM or read only memory on Galaxy Ace does not meet for Kies requirements.

Those are just a brief details of some users report about how they messed up their Samsung Galaxy Ace. So, just let your Galaxy Ace untouched so that you can make use a lot of time with it.

How to: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Remove,Clear and Delete the browser history

2011-09-09T03:11:00.000-07:00

Do you want to remove or clear the browser history of your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 so that others who shared using your Tab won't snoop in of what pages you been visited. This simple tips will just show you how to do it, if you want your activities private just follow this tips.

1) Open the browser applicationon
your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.

2) Tap on the menu in the
top right corner, and then select
Settings.

3) On the left, pick "Privacy
and security" from the menu.

4) Then select the "Clear history"
option in the new menu on the right.

That's it! Just always not to forget to clear your browsing history, if you want to keep your web browsing in private with your Galaxy Tab 10.1.

How to connect the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on TV

2011-09-06T02:53:00.000-07:00

Get some sort of all-over scene of your Sony Ericsson Arc phone, because it has alot of additional, mostly unobtrusive features. This is just another simple tips on how to connect the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc to TV. This features of Arc will make more even better on how it's camera is capable of capturing a high quality photos of 8-megapixel and recording a high definition video at 750p.

Here's how to sipmly connect it on TV so that you can view your videos and photos in a wider screen. Just find the port with labeled HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) at the top your xperia ARC. That's the interface output from the phone which can be able to connect it on via TV. You need also to use a microHDMI - HDMI converter cable, if you haven't it you'll need to buy one.

Now, If your TV supports CEC it will eventually just automatically switch automatically to the HDMI channel, if it's not, jus manually switch your TV to HDMI channel.

Once you manage to connect it, you will find another experience with your ARC while it's being connected to the TV, because it will also mimic anything you do on your device.

How to Fix Not Working Compass on Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660

2011-09-04T06:46:00.000-07:00

If you'll find your Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 Compass isn't working this solution will probably help the issue. Recently most users experience this kind of problem and consider it as a bug issue.

We have found an instruction guide by waqasshahzad1986 from xda-developer:
He noted that this solution will work on any Samsung Galaxy Gio versions.

Make sure to backup your old memsicd before doing anything .

Method 1 : download this update , and copy to sd card(don't not copy in any folder)
Put your phone into recovery mode(turn off your phone , HOLD home button + power button toghether)
Apply update from sd , locate the copied file and press home button. reboot.

Method 2:

Download compas fix file
extract on your pc , and copy to sd card
now use root explorer copy and replace to system/bin (make sure its mount r/w)
and set permissions to all 9 boxes.. reboot , and you are done

UPDATED:Latest Compass Fix extracted from S5660ZCKP4-S5660ZCKP4-S5660OZHKP4 , compass fix .

http://www.mediafire.com/?2tbx9zhp2hnmc40

Thanks to mozgoder for letting me know

Instructions
Method 1 : download the update, and copy to sd card(don't not copy in any folder)
Put your phone into recovery mode(turn off your phone , HOLD home button + power button toghether)
Apply update from sd , locate the copied file and press home button. reboot.

You have to Reboot once more otherwise it will show wrong direction.

NOTE: if this update doesn't work for you , you can try this one
http://www.mediafire.com/?t1hszgxzb56os2b

This video shows a Samsung Galaxy Gio Compass has been already fix.

Hope this will help if you are too worry about what is going on with your Samsung Galaxy Gio compass apps.
You can visit the thread at XDA-developer.

Tips: How to Debrand HTC Sensation

2011-07-31T03:04:00.000-07:00

Here's a guide that I've been found that make use in debranding HTC Sensation. A lot of advance users been looking for this guide, but yet now I found out a step by guide over XDA developer.

After searching with no success for a clear way to debrand your sensation, I finally found a way reading lots of snippets, so thought I'd write it into one guide, to help others. This guide was written assuming you're running Windows, but other OS users should be able to follow most parts, except extracting rom.zip from the RUU.

This method can also be use to rebrand/reflash back to stock.

If you follow this guide, you do so at your own risk, I cannot be held responsible if something goes wrong.
This process will wipe ALL data, including any recovery partitions or boot loaders you have installed.
S-OFF WILL BE RETAINED. This method, does not affect your CID, or require root.

Head-over at XDA-developer and follow the step by step tutorials on how to Debrand your HTC Sensation.

Trick: How to Take Screenshot (Screen Capture) on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

2011-07-29T10:50:00.000-07:00

This guide are for Samsung Galaxy Ace users that doesn't know yet how to take or capture screen image from the phone. When I got my Ace S5830 I have the same scenario too, then tweaking up and tried to press several button combination. And fortunately I figured it out after trying several attempts pressing the HOME button with the BACK button (touch sensitive buttons - on the left and right of HOME button). Bingo! that's how we can take and save screenshots on our Galaxy Ace.

An example of a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Ace

Method :
Navigate to the screen you want to take screenshot ( homescreens, menu's, or game screens, etc ) press and hold the back button in the right corner while holding it, press menu key once and a notification will say the screenshot is taken. The images will then automatically save in the image file folder called "Screencapture"
That's it all!

How to Free up Internal Memory on Samsung Galaxy Ace

2011-07-23T09:23:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple tips on Samsung Galaxy Ace that help how to free up internal memory with just one click. All you need to have is a rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace and install and used this application called "Gemini App Manager" its Free and already proven works and tried myself.

This "Gemini App Manager"can move application such as facebook, twitter etc. This also move maps but
my experience I say don't move Maps as its system application and needs to acess gps,wifi and many other system rescources so leave it on internal memory bcoz if u forecfully moved map, it will become unfuntional of no use, so leave it as it is

Features of this application:
Show app information (including risk info, e.g. show which app can call outgoing, or can send out SMS, or can use Camera, or can find your location (GPS), etc),
Autorun management (enable/disable conditions for autorun),
Kill process (one key RAM optimize, kill all, or kill by selection),
Move/batch move apps from phone to SD card(Android 2.2 or later),
Move/batch move apps from SD card to phone(Android 2.2 or later),
Uninstall/batch uninstall apps,
View application details
Clear app cache,
View app on market,
Sort apps by multi ways,
Filter apps by multi ways,

Grab the application here:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gemini-app-manager/com.seasmind.android.gmappmgr

How to Connect the Samsung Galaxy S2/SII I9100 to PC via USB

2011-07-23T02:38:00.000-07:00

Many users who just recently bought Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 struggling an issue when tried to connect the phone to the PC to access the SD card though, and somehow it didn’t really work. An error message appears "Android MTP Failed!".

Some few tips below might help you to the task and managed to access the phone’s internal SD card on PC. Just ensure that you have already installed necessary drivers for your Samsung Galaxy S2 or install KIES on your PC.

Here's how,

-Enable usb debugging from Menu > Settings > Applications
-return to home screen
-plug usb cable in
-pull down status bar
-press ‘ connect usb storage’ button

or try this method:

Alternatively, without USB debugging enabled

Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > USB utilities and click the button > then (and ONLY then) plug in USB cable

Hope this helps...

Tips: How to fix Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 shutdown/freeze randomly

2011-07-21T07:37:00.000-07:00

If you are having problem with your Samsung Galaxy Gio runs in Gingerbread OS that automatically shutdown, freeze and randomly reboot, try one of these:

. Install Green Power free or similar (juice defender, this you need to buy at least Plus version).
. Change your Wifi sleep policy to Never.
Go into Settings>Wireless and networks>Wifi settings
then press the menu button >advanced >wifi sleep policy

This is only a temporary solution until Samsung release for an update to fix such bugs on Samsung Galaxy Gio. If the problem still persist you can then do hard reset through settings> factory reset.
or by button combination in recovery mode. Just back all the data stored in your device first.
Press and hold Volume up+Center+Power Button, then select Wipe Cache/Factory Reset. Then select Reboot System.

Download Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 User Manual

2011-07-20T11:03:00.000-07:00

Here's what you are looking for the Galaxy Gio S5660 User Manual you can download it here. It was not yet long time ago since the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 has been released and you will need to know how to navigate of its function.

Well, here's the Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 User Manual
Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660 mobile phone user manual is now available online and can be downloaded directly at Samsung website. This Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660 manual comes in 130 pages on PDF document format (2.66 MB).

Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660 User Manual PDF

Download here.

All you need to know about how to use you Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 is on it.

How to Auto Adjust the Screen Brightness on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100

2011-07-17T02:16:00.000-07:00

Here's how to quickly change or adjust the LCD Screen display brightness on your Samsung Galaxy S II I9100, anytime you want that suit for your eyesight preference.
Here's how you can adjust the screen brightness levels to your like.

1. From Home Screen, go to Settings then Tap on Display

2.On the Brightness window, uncheck the Automatic brightness checkbox.

3. Return back to the Home Screen

4. At the top of the screen, by long pressing that notification bar for a second, then you can swipe it to the LEFT to Decrease and by swiping it to Right will Increase the screen brightness.

In that set up you can now manually adjust the screen brightness while reading text without going though the display settings again.

How to take screenshots on Samsung Galaxy S2/S II I9100

2011-07-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick tip on how to capture or take a screenshot from your Samsung Galaxy S II. Most android phones could only capture what was on-screen using tools, or applications and many required root access first. The Samsung Galaxy S II has a Built-in screen capture, so taking screenshot is too easy and doesn't need any rooting or 3rd-party application to install.

Here is how simply you can do it: PRESS AND HOLD THE HOME BUTTON - THEN PRESS THE POWER BUTTON. So, press and hold home, then a millisecond later hit the power button. Works flawlessly every time. The image will then saved in your gallery files.

How to Set a Different Message Ringtone/Music on Samsung Galaxy Fit

2011-07-13T05:23:00.000-07:00

If you wanted to make your favorite music as your default message alerts tone on your Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670, this guide may help you on how to set that music you ever wanted as your message tone on your Samsung Galaxy Fit Android phone.

Here's how to do it on Samsung Galaxy Fit:

Connect your Samsung Galaxy Fit to your computer or laptop and select "connection type" and get access to storage memory card. Now after you have successfully connected your Galaxy Fit, browse to your mass storage then find the folder "Notifications", if its not on there, create a new folder and then rename it to "Notifications".

Once the folder already renamed, grab a copy of that music files you desire from your computer into that newly created folder "notifications". Once finishes, disconnect your Galaxy Fit from the computer. Then you can set that music files as your message tone.

- Go back to the idle screen. Press the Home key.
- Then open the application list.
- Select Messaging.
- Then press on the Menu android-menu-key key.
- Then tap on Settings.
- Tap on the Notifications checkbox and ensure that the checkbox is checked.
- Tap on Select ringtone.
- On the popup select the ringtone you desire.

Or by this method:
- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Fit screen
- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the file that you've copied as your message ringtone

If you already have a music files stored on your Samsung Galaxy Fit, do this steps below:
- Go to "My Files" then copy that mp3 music file you like to use as your messages ringtone.
( Just tap and hold that music file then you can choose either to copy or move that music file)
- Next, paste that music file in your media folder > SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS
- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Fit screen

Download Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670 User Manual

2011-07-13T05:01:00.000-07:00

If you have purchased a Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670 and wanted to know how to operate and navigate to make use of it, this user manual will help you guide through while tweaking and getting familiar with your Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670.

You will still need this user manual because sometimes you will use other features that you will only find some tips on it. Just grab a copy of your Galaxy Fit User Manual from the links below and enjoy getting used of your phone.

Grab your Galaxy Fit User Guide from Samsung Official Page.

S5670_UM_EU_Eng_Rev.1.0_110218_Screen.pdf

Samsung Galaxy Fit GT-S5670 User Manual

How to Set a Music /Ringtone Message Notification on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

2011-07-12T00:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple guide on how to set a favorite songs, tones to your message alerts on your Samsung Galaxy Ace. All you have to do is connect your Samsung Galaxy Ace to your computer or laptop via USB cable and then select "connection type" and get access to storage memory card.

Here's how to connect Galaxy Ace into Mass Storage Mode Option:

- On Main Home Screen tap Menu > Settings > Application
- Enable USB Debugging
- Return to Home Screen
- Then plug the USB cable into your Galaxy S2
- Pull down status bar
- Press ' Connect USB Storage' button

Aternative way without USB Debugging
- Go to Settings > Wireless & Network
- USB utilities and click the button >
- then plug in USB cable

Now after you have successfully connected your Galaxy Ace, browse to your mass storage
then find the folder "Notifications", if its not on there, create a new folder and simply renamed it "Notifications".

>SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS

Then grab a copy music files you wanted from your computer and paste into that folder "Notifications". Once finishes, disconnect your Galaxy Ace from the computer. Then you can set that music files as your message tone.

- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Ace screen

- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the file that you've copied as your message ringtone

If you already have a music files stored on your Samsung Galaxy Ace, do this steps below:
- Go to "My Files" then copy that mp3 music file you like to use as your messages ringtone.
( Just tap and hold that music file then you can choose either to copy or move that music file)
- Next, paste that music file in your media folder > SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS
- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Ace screen

- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the music file that you've copied as your message ringtone
If you have a problem about the volume loudness, this sometimes happens that your custom ringtone volume is too low compared to the preset ringtone on your Galaxy Ace which as much louder.
You can try using this program, MP3GAIN, to boost up maximized the volume of your mp3's decibels.
http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/download.php

Or this app from Android Market..Volume+ (Sound Boost)
currently using this app for my boosted up mp3s using MP3GAIN.
But works only on Gingerbread..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&feature=search_result

How to Remove and Change Gmail Account on Android Market without doing Factory Reset from your Android Phone

2011-07-11T22:58:00.000-07:00

When tried to remove (settings->accounts & sync) the gmail account that was used during the initial phone setup, it erase almost anything on your phone, like contacts, photos, messages etc, and prompted this message ->

Remove account
This account is required by some applications. You can only delete it by resetting the phone to factory defaults.

You can simply change, erase and register new or another Gmail account, but you have to do a Factory Reset. To do a factory reset of your phone will make you set it up again from scratch. But I have a simple tips how to remove or change your GMail account on Android Market without doing a Factory reset.

1. Download the application Root Explorer from Android Market
2. Once already downloaded or installed the Root Explorer,
Explore to /data/system/ and find this file : accounts.db
3. Delete that file (accounts.db)
4. Reboot your Android device.
5. Then you can register another account again.

How to Add, Remove or Delete Facebook , Exchange and Gmail accounts on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100

2011-07-11T04:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple guide if you want to add and or remove any network accounts on your Samsung Galaxy S II. This may help you remove old Email,Gmail, Facebook account or multiple accounts that you no longer use on Samsung Galaxy S II.

Adding an account on Samsung Galaxy S II:

1. Open Settings, the tap on the Accounts & sync selection

2. Tap on Add account

3. Select the type of account to add (Microsoft Exchange, Facebook and Google are available by default)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your account (depending on account type, you will be asked to select what kind of data to sync to your device)
5. When complete, the account is added to the list in the Accounts & sync section and data will begin synchronizing to your device

Removing an account on Samsung Galaxy S II:

1. Open Settings, then tap on the Accounts & sync selection
2. Select the desire account you want to remove or delete
3. Then Tap Remove account

4. A pop-up message appear: Do you really want to remove this account? removing it will also delete all of its messages, contacts, and other data from phone.
proceed?

Just confirm that you want to remove the account by tapping on Remove account or tap on Cancel if you selected the wrong account
Remove account
5. Your account will now be deleted

Download Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 User manual and quick start guide

2011-07-08T20:50:00.000-07:00

If you purchased and got a Samsung Galaxy S II in hand you need this user manual for your device to help you navigate its features and getting to know it with a full access. This user manual is your guide to how properly handle you Samsung Galaxy S II, navigating messages, SMS, calling, email, browsing etc..
This also includes safety tips and troubleshooting instructions.

Here's the Samsung Galaxy S II User manual and quick start guides from the Samsung's website.
Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_GT-I9100_Quick Start Guide & User_Manual.pdf

How to boost or increase earphone speaker volume on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100

2011-07-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

If you are not satisfied and having problem on Samsung Galaxy S II speaker volume like its very low even you've already set to its maximum volume. Many users experiencing and been complaining about speaker volume like a very low on phone calls,earphone, headset and in the car using AUX.
This tips might help you solve the problem, give these a try just send us a feedback whether it works for you or not:

A) Enter service mode by typing below code on your dialer :
*#*#197328640#*#*
click the following:
[5] AUDIO
[1] NB (VOICE CALL)
Choose Handset, headset, Speaker (which ever you want higher volume)
[1] VOLUME
[1] SRC Speech RX Volume
Change default values and higher the values any number of your choosing, here is an example:
[0]0_lvl : 68
[1]1_lvl : 72
[2]2_lvl : 76
[3]3_lvl : 80
[4]4_lvl : 84
[5]5_lvl : 88 Higher these values to until hear volume improvement.

Can also edit the values from:
[2]DST I2S1 TX Volume
[3]SRC I2S1 RX Volume: 100
[4]DST Speech TX Volume: 94

This Samsung volume setting, worked for several people but sadly only worked 2 times for me and values keep resetting for me (doesn't mean for you, so give it a try) Also this is based on STOCK firmware.

B) the second thing you might to try is app called Volume+:
http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/vo...bread/download
This app guarantees it higher the volume without the need of touching its default settings, BUT huge drawback it highers everything: Headset, speaker and Bluetooth EXCEPT HANDSET which is the most important
(I also downloaded many volume increase apps, but Volume+ was the only one got the job done for everything but handset)

C) Lastly get GOOGLE VOICE app (create a GV account if you don't have one)
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
just by installing Google and logging on, every time you make a call, your calls get forwarded through Google voice and volume levels become acceptable in ALL HANDSET, HEADSET, SPEAKER, BLUETOOTH (just like phone should of have been) (this what i personally use fix my volume issues)

If the above tips doesn't work for you, the best way is to complain it to your Samsung Galaxy S II provider.

How to upgrade official firmware on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100

2011-07-08T07:49:00.000-07:00

If you are a new user of Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 and you wanted to upgrade your phone's firmware to any latest updates, all you need is a personal computer or laptop and install a software program called KIES, you can download it via Samsung official support.
You can't do it over the air or OTA like any other android smartphones by using software update option, Yes you can see a software update option in phone under settings and you need to specify your samsung account details as well.. but as of now its doesn't work on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100.

Aside from Kies update you can also manually upgrade the device by a way of using ODIN downloader tool and an original firmware.

This method is not recommended for beginners since it will cause some problems and sometimes mess up the phone, called bricking.

If you want to learn by this method you may visit XDA-developer, many advance users in there shares a useful tweaks and tips about Samsung Galaxy S II I900 firmware.

How to Set a Custom Message Notification Music /Ringtone on Samsung Galaxy S II

2011-07-07T23:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple guide on how to set a custom ringtone to your message alerts on your Samsung Galaxy S II. If you'll notice that you can't find an option to set what you desired music or tone to set it as a message notification alert.

Here's how to do it:

Connect your Samsung Galaxy S II to your computer or laptop and select "connection type" and get access to storage memory card. If you are having trouble on connection see the guide here.
Now after you have successfully connected you galaxy S II, browse to your mass storage then find the folder "Notifications", if its not on there, create a new folder and named it "Notifications".

Then grab a copy music files you wanted from your computer into that newly created folder "notifications". Once finishes, disconnect your Galaxy S II from the computer. Then you can set that music files as your message tone.

- Go back to the idle screen. Press the Home key.
- Then open the application list.
- Select Messaging.
- Then press on the Menu android-menu-key key.
- Then tap on Settings.
- Tap on the Notifications checkbox and ensure that the checkbox is checked.
- Tap on Select ringtone.
- On the popup select the ringtone you desire.

Here's how to make a custom notification message ringtone on the Samsung Galaxy S2 when you already have a music files stored or saved on your phone.

- Go to Menu
- My files, media
- Then make a map called 'Audio'.
- Open that map, and there you make another map called 'Notifications'.
- Move your mp3/sound/song/ringtone in that map.
- Now you can choose it in settings, sound, notification ringtone.

You can do the same thing with calling ringtones and alarms.
For that, make a map called 'Ringtones' or 'Alarms' in the 'Audio' map. So in Audio will be three maps, Ringtones, Alarms and Notifications.

Tips: How to set Samsung Galaxy S II in mass storage mode when connected to PC/Laptop

2011-07-07T22:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick guide how set or switch the Samsung Galaxy S II 19100 into "Mass Storage Mode" when trying to connect PC or laptop computer. This may help if you want to view the files stored on your Galaxy S II to your PC at work.

In other Android smartphones when you plug it to PC USB it will automatically came up and show and menu settings that asking you what you wanted to do, on Samsung Galaxy S II it this is not gonna happen until you enable the Phone into "USB Debugging Mode"

Here's how to set your Galaxy S II into Mass Storage Mode Option:

- On Main Home Screen tap Menu > Settings > Application
- Enable USB Debugging
- Return to Home Screen
- Then plug the USB cable into your Galaxy S2
- Pull down status bar
- Press ' Connect USB Storage' button

Aternative way without USB Debugging
- Go to Settings > Wireless & Network
- USB utilities and click the button >
- then plug in USB cable

Tricks: How to Disable Default System Applications on HTC Sensation

2011-07-05T00:33:00.000-07:00

Many users have been looking answers on how to disable some applications on their HTC Sensation that don't suites their likings. Since advance users knows it that it is impossible to remove, delete, uninstall and disable those system bloatwares without rooting the phone. We found some guide over XDA-developer by way of temporarily rooting HTC Sensation will get access to somewhat disable the said system default applications or bloatwares.

Note: this guide is for advance users only that may know some tweaks about Android devices.
You may find the instruction here on this thread over XDA-developer.

Download Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 User Manual

2011-07-04T07:24:00.000-07:00

Here's the user manual for Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000, this may help you in getting to know with your newly purchased Samsung Galaxy Tabs.
All things you need to know on how to navigate and operate the Galaxy Tab from unpacking, charging, inserting sim card and memory card. As well as details to know your Tabs from accessing settings and costumizing applications, Email, text messaging, calling, web browsing, managing contacts and etc.. This also includes on how to properly handle your galaxy tabs.

Download the official "User Guide Setting, Manual, Quick Start Guide, Setup and Troubleshooting" for Samsung Galaxy Tabs GT-P1000 from Samsung Support.

Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 User Guide

Samsung Galaxy Tab User's Manual

Download Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 User Manual

2011-07-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

Get the information on how to navigate and operate your Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 with its own users manual. This manual is packed all available infos in getting to know your galaxy Mini GT-S5570 and will help you to make use of your newly purchased Galaxy Mini.

Contents and details of this Samsung galaxy Mini S5570 users manual are guides of following:
- unpacking
- Installing Sim Card
- Installing battery
- Installing Memory Card
- Turning the device On and Off
- Idle screen navigation
- Touch Screen navigation
- Costumizing
- Application Accessing

And a lot more like:
Calling messaging, Downloading, Entertainment,Web browsing etc. this also includes safety precautions on how to properly handle you Samsung galaxy mini and troubleshooting tips to fix any unwanted issues.

Download Free Samsung Galaxy Mini user manual
For Orange Carrier UK, here you can download Orange Galaxy Mini user manual.
The Samsung UK official support page here The Samsung Galaxy Mini (S5570)

How to Delete/Remove Applications on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

2011-07-02T10:54:00.000-07:00

If you ever wanted to remove some pre-installed applications on your Samsung Galaxy Ace which you found it like some kinda weird and rubbish or doesn't suites your likings, you can remove it with just a simple steps below. The pre-installed applications on your Samsung Galaxy Ace cannot be simply removed because it's already in there and already launched by default firmware when you purchased it.

This tricks below will help you solved out of this problem. This will not just removed any applications you dislikes but unlocked your phone to a wide variety of applications what ever you wanted from android market. This process is called rooting, you may need to root your Galaxy Ace first before you can get access to your phone and then delete that applications you do not want anymore.

Follow the procedure over at XDA on how to Root your Samsung Galaxy ACE, It's been easy and quite simple. But take Note Rooting your Galaxy Ace will void the warranty of your phone. So proceed with precautions.

Once your Samsung Galaxy Ace already rooted do the steps below:
> On the Home screen,
> Select Menu key
> Then click Next to continue, or click the highlighted area on the phone.
> Tap Settings
> Applications
> Manage applications.
> Select the desired applications you want to remove
> Uninstall
> OK wait the uninstalling process finish
> Then OK.
Just repeat this process if you wanted to remove another applications on your Samsung Galaxy Ace.

How to set and assigns a ringtone to a contact on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

2011-07-02T10:20:00.000-07:00

Here's simple tricks on how you can set a ringtone to a contact on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. You can assign an specific ringtone of your choice to your chosen contact that have been save in your Galaxy Ace phone book.

I've do this settings in order for me to quickly know who's calling me out from the specific ringtone I've assigned to it. You can apply it too by simply following the steps below. You can select and assigned each as you want.

Here's how to set and assigns a notification ringtone on Samsung Galaxy Ace:

> On the Main Home Screen Press the contacts icon.
> select your desired contact where you to set and assign a desired ringtone.
> Tap and hold the required contact until a pop-up menu is displayed.
> Tap Edit.
> Tap Ringtone.
> Tap Default ringtone, Sound or Phone ringtone.
> Tap OK.
> Tap Save.
> Then tap the Home key to return to standby mode.

Added: thanks to TH.
After checking around on youtube and also the various websites I finally figured out how to customize ringtones for my contact list. You must first save your "contact" on your phone (not the sim card).
1) Type in the phone number
2) push menu button to add to contacts
3) you will be asked if you want to save it on the sim card, google contact or phone. Pick phone.
4) Add in your entry and save. Now when you go to contacts you will see that your new save does not have a little sim card icon next to it. Just select the contact and hit your menu bar to edit the ring tone. Hope this helps you.

Then try to call that specific contact or number on your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 using another phone and see it works.

Tips: Rooting LG Optimus 2X On Android 2.2 Froyo

2011-03-26T10:12:00.000-07:00

This is another tips on how to root the LG Optimus 2X with Android 2.2 Froyo OS.
Disclaimer: You may proceed at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device gets bricked or damaged during the process.

First connect your LG Optimus 2X and via computer's USB port. You may also need to install LG Drivers on your computer.

1. Download Z4root App on to your computer and unzip the contents.

2. The z4root App comes in APK format. Install the App on your phone. If you are new for installation of APK format apps, follow our guide on how to install Off market Apps in Android phone.
3. After installation, launch the z4root app on your phone.
4. Z4 Root gives you two options of rooting. Tap on “Permanent Root”.
5. The app will automatically root your LG Optimus 2X.

Note: Many users have faced problem at this step. The device hangs up at first stage saying “Running exploit in order to obtain root access…”. If you are also struck up at this stage, simply reboot your device and launch the app again.

6. This will follow with following messages: “Acquiring root shell…” and “ Please wait while root operations complete…”. Don’t do anything at this point.

7. You phone will automatically reboot.
After reboot is complete, you will see a new icon “Superuser” in the screen. This means your device is successfully rooted. Enjoy!

See the complete methods on Dkzone .

Tips on How to install the Huawei Ascend a new keyboard

2011-03-19T03:11:00.000-07:00

The default keyboard for Huawei Ascend comes with a multitouch, but what if you want to change and install a new keyboard. This is a thing unique to Android platforms because there are numerous keyboard options.

First, you need to install some new keyboards.

There are many different options when it comes to Android keyboards. Play around with all of them and see which one fits you best.
Better Keyboard It will allow you to change and fine-tune the keyboard to make it your own.

SwiftKey is another option that provides impressive word prediction, including a feature that predicts the next word you haven't even begun to type yet.

Its now ready to switch a new keyboard:
1. Tap the applications launcher

2. Scroll over and tap Settings

3. In the settings menu, scroll down and tap Language & keyboard

Alternate Text
If you have a custom keyboard installed, you will see an option to toggle it on and off with a check box. In order to have it appear as a selection, the box next to your myTouchd keyboard must be checked.

4. Tap on Input method

5. Find the name of the keyboard you want to activate, and tap on it.

Alternate Text

6. Press the Home button
If you want to test it to make sure it is activated, just press the Search key, and your keyboard will pop up like in the image above.

Tips on How to Hard Reset the HTC Wildfre S

2011-03-15T00:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a trick, a step by step instructionson how to hard reset the HTC Wildfire S .
This procedure may help fix, if the phone become sluggish, unresponsive or frozen. And restore the HTC Wildfire S phone to its original factory default settings.
Please note this process will delete and wipe all data stored or installed on your HTC Wildfire S but this may not delete the data stored on the microSD memory card. Just make a back up copy of all your important applications,documents and files before proceeding.

Just follow this steps below:

From the main home screen, tap menu
Tap Settings, then Privacy
Tap Factory data reset
Tap Reset phone
Enter your password if required, then tap Erase everything to confirm

If that doesn't work, or if your phone is frozen:

Turn the power off. If your HTC Wildfire S is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
Hold the Volume Down button
Press and hold the Power button until the device turns on
You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
Press and release the Power button
Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

When the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.All data including third-party applications will be deleted from the HTC Wildfire S.

Tips to install ringtones on your HTC Wildfire S

2011-03-14T10:53:00.000-07:00

How to install ringtones on your HTC Wildfire S
In this guide, we show you exactly how it's done.
First, find some ringtones you like. To make things as simple as possible, ensure your ringtones are DRM-free MP3 files. Also, they should typically be 30-seconds or less in length.

Some good source for free ringtones is mobile9.com and high quality normal, ringing ringtones can be purchased from RCP Tones. You can also make your own ringtones using music you already own thanks to free audio editing software such as Audacity.

Once you have some great ringtones on your computer, you're ready to go:

1. Ensure your microSD card is in your HTC Wildfire S, then connect the phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable
1. If your HTC Wildfire S does not mount automatically, touch the USB icon that appears in the menu bar at the top of the display, drag it down to expose the Android Notification Pane, then tap on USB Connected and select Mount (or Disk Drive)
2. Using a file explorer on your computer, navigate to the root folder (the main directory) of the memory card in your HTC Wildfire S
3. Create a new folder called ringtones (some devices require a lowercase "r" so please name the new folder exactly as specified)
4. Now, simply copy all of the MP3 ringtones you want on your HTC Wildfire S into the new ringtones folder

That's it! You can now unmount your HTC Wildfire S and your ringtones will become available as options when changing your ringtone.

To set one of your new MP3s as your ringtone:

1. From the home screen, tap Menu then Settings
2. Tap Sound, then Phone ringtone
3. Scroll to the ringtone you want, select it and then tap OK

adding or removing Gmail, Exchange and Facebook accounts on the HTC Wildfire S

2011-03-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here's how to add and remove Gmail, Exchange and Facebook accounts on your HTC Wildfire S

HTC Wildfire S supports multiple accounts for Gmail, Exchange Activesync, Facebook and other services. Here, we show you how to add and remove accounts on your HTC Wildfire S.

Adding an account:

1. Open Settings, the tap on the Accounts & sync selection
2. Tap on Add account
3. Select the type of account to add (Microsoft Exchange, Facebook and Google are available by default)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your account (depending on account type, you will be asked to select what kind of data to sync to your device)
5. When complete, the account is added to the list in the Accounts & sync section and data will begin synchronizing to your device

Removing an account:

1. Open Settings, then tap on the Accounts & sync selection
2. Tap the name of the account you wish to remove/delete
3. Tap Remove account
4. Confirm that you want to remove the account by tapping on Remove account or tap on Cancel if you selected the wrong account
5. Your account will now be deleted

HTC Wildfire S - Set up POP3 and IMAP email accounts

2011-03-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple steps on how to set up POP3 and IMAP email accounts on your HTC wildfire S.
The Android-based smartphones include two email clients, one for Gmail and one for other types of email servers including Microsoft Exchange, IMAP and POP3.
The following guide will show you how to set up the built-in email application on the HTC Wildfire S to access an IMAP or POP3 email server for incoming email, and an SMTP server for outbound email. The setup for both IMAP and POP3 is the same.

Tap the Home icon
Tap the Grid icon so you can view all installed applications
Tap the Email icon
Enter your Email Address and Password for the account you are setting up and tap Next
Select the type of account: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync; select either POP3 or IMAP, as appropriate (figure 4)
Enter the Incoming server settings: Username, Password, POP3 server (ex: pop.yourdomiain.com), Port, Security type, and Delete email from server, then tap Done, and then Next
Enter the Outgoing server settings: SMTP server (ex: smtp.yourdomain.com), Port, Security type, Require sign-in (check box), Username, and Password, then tap Done, and then Next
You can now select Account options: Email checking frequency (15 minutes by default), Send email from this account by default (check box), and Notify me when email arrives (checkbox) -- make your selections and tap Next
Your email account is now set up on your HTC Wildfire S and must be named -- also be sure to enter your name to be displayed on outgoing messages

Once completed, the HTC Wildfire S will connect to the account and begin retrieving your email. While viewing the message list, you are also able to change the settings that are assigned to this account by tapping the Menu icon -- which is directly to the left of the Home icon -- and then tapping Account settings. The following options are available:

Account name
Your name
Email check frequency
Default account (make the current account the default email account on your HTC Wildfire S)
Email notifications
Select Ringtone
Vibrate
Incoming settings (to modify IMAP or POP3 server settings)
Outgoing settings (to modify SMTP server settings)

The menu icon also gives you more options, which include refresh, compose, folders, accounts and account settings.
Oddly, if you want to add another email account to your HTC Wildfire S, it is done while viewing the message list of an account that has been previously setup. Tap the Menu icon -- which is directly to the left of the Home icon -- and then tap Accounts. Then start from the top of this guide to add another account.

Taking screenshots on HTC Wildfire S

2011-03-14T10:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a guide on how to get stunning screen captures from your HTC Wildfire S.
This simple guide will provide you with the software you need and show you
There are two kind of software are needed and must be installed on PC:

The Android software development kit (SDK)
The Java SE software development kit (SDK)

If your downloads completes, just follow a few step to get things ready.
On your computer:

Extract the Google Android SDK to a folder on your desktop
Install the the Java SE SDK

On the HTC Wildfire S:

Press the Home icon, press Menu and then tap Settings
Tap on Applications
Tap on Development
Check the box for USB debugging

Then you are ready to get started.

Plug your HTC Wildfire S into your computer via USB and Windows will attempt to install all of the appropriate drivers; one of the drivers will not be found and thus you must proceed to Device Manager in your Control Panel and find the HTC Wildfire S (there will be a yellow icon next to it)
Right-click on the HTC Wildfire S entry and select properties; instruct Windows to update/install the driver for this device and when asked, simply browse to the usb_driver folder inside of the Android software development kit folder that you extracted to your desktop earlier -- the device is recognized and the driver is installed
Browse to the Android SDK folder that you extracted to your desktop and run the SDK Setup.exe to start the program
Once the application has launched you will be presented with a window as shown in figure 2 above
Click on the Refresh button so that the application can update its list of operating system SDKs available from Google
Check off the section next to the URL that is shown in the application; you are now presented with a list of Android SDKs and Google APIs you wish to install
It is recommended that you select select all available packages for maximum compatibility
Once the files have been downloaded simply close the application
Browse to the Tools folder inside the Android SDK folder you extracted to your desktop
Double click on DDMS.BAT to execute the Dalvik Debug Monitor
The application will launch with a DOS command window and eventually a Windows based application -- your phone will be listed on the left hand side, and you should click on it to make sure it is selected
Click on the Device menu and select Screen Capture or use the CTRL-S key combo
The capture now appears on your screen, but there is one final undocumented step
We recommend that you click on the Copy button and paste the screenshot into your image editor of choice (Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, etc) -- the reason for this is that there is a known bug that does not carry over the colors of the actual screenshot inside the capture utility

Just repeat steps 12-14 to generate more screenshots.

How to copy contacts to Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 from SIM Card

2011-02-13T11:46:00.000-08:00

If you want to copy the contacts from your old phones to your new Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, you can simply do it by this method below:

If you are using the same carrier’s SIM card as the new phone carrier, it is very easy to transfer the contacts information to your new Samsung Galaxy Ace, just take the following steps.

-from the homescreen tap Applications
-tap Contacts
-press the Menu key
-tap Import/Export
-select import from SIM
-press the Menu key
-tap Import all

If your former carrier is different from your new Samsung Galaxy Ace carrier, for it is an android smartphone, you need to export your contacts as .cvs file to your PC, then import it to your gmail and then sync it to your Samsung S5830.

How to Format or Reset Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

2011-02-13T11:37:00.000-08:00

Here's the simple instruction on how to reset your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. You can also download the
user manual for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 here.

Performing soft reset and hard reset will help if your device experiencing some hang up problems, or it slower than ever before. This will remove all the data you previously installed on it like applications that causes the device to run slower. So make sure to back up all important data before you proceed.

Here's the step by step instruction how to perform a hard reset on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830:

1. On the main Home Screen, select Menu
2. Select Settings
3. Scroll to and select Privacy
4. Scroll to and select Privacy
5. Select Factory Data Reset
5. Select Reset Phone
6. Enter the password if prompted, then confirm by selecting Erase Everything

You can reset your phone by entering the code *2767*3855#. All settings will then reset to factory default settings.
But sometimes the code may not always useful if your Samsung Galaxy Ace is frozen and become unresponsive or in other sever hang problem like it just hangs on welcome screen logo. To fix it, just then again remove the battery out, then put it back again. Don't power it ON yet, just press and hold the Volume Up, Center button and Power button at the same time. A menu will then appear that let choose with an option. Just use the volume button to toggle and select the wipe data/factory reset, that will then reset your Galaxy Ace to it's factory default settings.

Download Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 User Manual

2011-02-13T11:25:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 User Manual you can download it here. It was not yet long time ago since the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 has been released and you will need to know how to navigate of its function.

Well, here's the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 User Manual
GT-S5830_UM_EU_Eng_Rev.1.0_110120.pdf

All you need to know about how to use you Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is on it.

How to add music and set as ringtone on Samsung Gem i100

2011-02-06T09:49:00.000-08:00

If you need to add a little bit trends on your Samsung Gem i100 that may look extra cool. I will give you some tips on how to add and set the music as a notification tone on the device.

First prepare the music to your phone. Format the microSD card on your Samsung Gem and then connect to your PC, transfer the musics to the memory card, save in a folder named "notifications", then you can start to set the music as notification by performing this steps.

Setting up music as an alert tone on Samsung Gem i100:

-Press the Home Key
-Press the Menu Key
-Tap on Settings
-Tap on Sound and display
-Tap on SD card notification, in the box, to place a checkmark to enable that function to be changed.
Note: it works after the checkmark was enabled in the right box, or if it was still not set as notification tone on your Samsung Gem
All you need to do is to add the music to your Samsung Gem i100, just make sure that the music format is supported by the phone or may not work. And then following the steps below to set the music as a ringtone to your phone.

Setting up music as a ringtone on Samsung Gem i100:

-Press the Home Key
-Tap on Applications
-Tap on Music player
-Tap on Songs to display your music files
-Tap and hold the Song you want to set, then tap on Use as phone ringtone

That's it! then give it a try, your Samsung Gem i100 phone now rocks!

Where and How to Download Application on Motorola Droid 2

2011-02-03T06:36:00.000-08:00

There are bunch of application you can download and install on your Motorola Droid 2 from Android Market for it supports many apps since it now running 2.2 android firmware. This make your device more fun and entertainment and make a full use of it.

From android Market
-Open the applications tray or select Market application from homescreen. You will need a Google account to download applications.
-Click on any application you can find to download or purchase.
-Application will install automatically after downloading and appear in your applications tray.
outside of android market
-press Menu

-press Settings
-press Applications
-press Unknown sources.
-To launch the browser, press touch Home
-press Browser.
-Find the non-marketplace app you want to download off the internet and tap the download link.
All apps downloaded are stored in your Motorola Droid 2 phone memory, just open and install it!

configure call filtering on the Samsung Infuse 4G

2011-01-25T11:07:00.000-08:00

This is the way on how to configure call filtering on the Samsung Infuse 4G.
Here we can show you how to regain control over your incoming calls and automatically send the ones you don't want to voicemail

In this tips, we'll show you how to gain a little more control over your incoming calls on a contact-by-contact basis.

1. Open the contact list
2. Scroll until you'll find the contact that you'd like to send straight to voicemail, and tap to open the contact

3.Find and tap on the Send to voicemail option near the bottom of the contact page.
4. A pop-up message will appear and asking if you're sure you want to enable this feature.
5. Just then Tap OK

And you're done! You can do this to as many contacts as you choose and now, only the people you want to be able to reach you directly will have that power.

Steps to Use Tags App and NFC Technology on Google Nexus S

2011-01-24T10:56:00.000-08:00

Near Field Communication is an awesome technology for mobile phones, in this tutorial, we will introduce the way to use tags app and NFC on your Google Nexus S. The make use of of Near Field Communication record as well as a Tags App upon your Nexus S (GT-i9020T) have been sparkling brand new facilities in a universe of dungeon phones. Just watch this video

Steps and procedures:
Step 1. At first, make sure the NFC setting is turned on by touching Menu button from the Home Screen.

Step 2. Select Settings.

Step 3. Select Wireless & networks.

Step 4. Scroll down, you will find NFC, if it is not enable, make there is a green check beside it.

Step 5. Press Home button.

Step 6. Hold your Google Nexus S up to the tag.

Step 7. You will see a link to the information stored in the tag, in this case, we select Movie. To view the contents, simply select that link.

Step 8. Then you will see url for a local cinema provides us movies and times.

Step 9. Press the Home button to back to your Nexus S home screen.

Step 10. To view your recent and saved tags, touch the launcher.

Step 11. Scroll down and touch the Tag application.

Step 12. After reading the prompt, touch Next.

Step 13. Then touch Close.

Step 14. The Tag will show up, you can select your favorite by touching the icon.

Step 15. Touch the Star located on the top right, then touch Done.

Step 16. Touch the Starred located on the right corner of the application.

Step 17. The tag is save as one of your favorites or stars.

Step 18. Touch Home button to go back to your Google Nexus S home screen.

How to transfer files between Samsung Google Nexus S and computer

2011-01-24T10:30:00.000-08:00

Do you wish to transfer the files between your Samsung Google Nexus S and to your computer.
You don’t need any software or application to help you transfer file from or to your Samsung Google Nexus S phone.

Here is the steps what you need to do before you want to move file between the two device.
You need to change the USB settings of your Samsung Nexus S to be Mass Storage mode by performing the following steps:
1. Select Menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Applications.
4. Select USB Settings.
5. Check the box besides Mass Storage.
6. Press the Home Key to return to the home screen. Then insert the microSD memory card into the device’s memory card slot and connect your phone with computer via USB cable, take the following steps.

Samsung phones questions-transfer files between Samsung Nexus S and PC:

1. “USB Connected” will show briefly in the Notification Bar followed by a USB icon.
2. Tap and hold the Notification Bar and pull it down by sliding your finger down the screen.
3. Tap on USB Connected and then select Mount.
4. If prompted on the PC, select “Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer” from the Removable Disk pop-up.
5. If not prompted as in step 4, on the PC open My Computer and select the Removable Disk drive letter that was assigned to the device.
6. It is now possible to drag and drop (copy & paste) music files between the device and the PC.

Note: Make sure that the Bluetooth on your Samsung Nexus S is deactivated, and I recommend you create a different folders for other media types in order to organize them better on your phone.

Exporting All Contacts to SIM Card on Samsung Galaxy P1000 Tab

2011-01-24T10:15:00.000-08:00

This is the simple steps on How to Export All Contacts to SIM Card on Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab Android 2.2 Froyo. We show you how to export contacts to SIM card on Samsung Galaxy Tab. Here's the simple steps that you need to follow to relocate your contacts from your Samsung Galaxy Tab to SIM card.

1: Go to “Applications” on your “Home” Screen and select “Contacts”
2: Touch the “Menu” key and navigate to “Import/Export contacts” and select “Export to SIM card” option.

3: You may select the contacts that you want to put to your SIM card from the list of all contacts. Subsequently, you choose “Copy/Move” button at the bottom and then choose “Yes”.

After that, the Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab will start duplicating all the selected contacts and moving it to your SIM card.

Transfer All SIM Card Contacts to Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab Android 2.2 Froyo

2011-01-24T10:03:00.000-08:00

This is the steps on How to Import All the contacts from the SIM card to Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab Android 2.2 Froyo. This is a simple tutorial on the steps of transferring SIM card contacts to your new Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Just simply,
1: Go to “Home” Screen, select “Applications” and then select “Contacts”.
2: Touch the “Menu” button, navigate “Import/Export” selection and select “Import from SIM card”
3: Touch “Menu” button and select “Copy to Phone” option.
4: Pick “Select All” > “Done”.

That's it! You have just successfully done importing all your contacts from your SIM card to your new Samsung Galaxy Tab.