Being a high-end device and one of the biggest Smartphones ever launched, the Samsung Galaxy s3 is one that is nothing less than Amazing. Anyone who gets their hands on the device is sure to enjoy an exciting software package meant to complement the unique and powerful hardware. It is important therefore that you understand the most basic things that can make your experience with the device a marvelous one. For one, the phone does not fall short of customizations by the manufacturer although they are all default and may not be what you really prefer. So to start off, here are some things you may want to consider;
#1: Organizing Your Samsung Galaxy S3 Apps
There are plenty of applications that come pre-installed on the phone and all of which may/may not be of useful to you. If you find some irrelevant ones, you will have the option to hide so that they don’t fill your app menu for no reason. Whichever app you want to hide, you just have to long tap on it and haul it to the where there is ‘App Info’ and select the option to disable. This can be repeated on all the apps that are not of much use but in case you discover a use for one of them, the process can be reverted by going to the Settings where you have Application Manger and enable the specific app.
#2: Securing Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Before we even get to the boundless things you can do with the phone and its enormous storage, we need to make sure the phone is safe protected. Emails, pictures, texts, videos and other forms of data are your personal stuff and should not be access without your permission. In order to make the phone yours and yours only, you will have to consider three options; the start screen, encryption and remote functions.
Start Screen: By checking the settings of your phone and choosing the Security option, you will see the screen lock option where you can define your preferred lock type. There is face unlock option along with the traditional PIN alternative.
Encryption: For files that you have saved on the device, this is the best way to ensure that no one without the password gets access to them. This covers everything on the phone including the SD card and is quite a long process so you will have to be patient for it finish successfully. You will still need to tap the settings and proceed to Security option and choose ‘Encrypt Device’
Remote Functions: These is a feature that is backed up by the manufacturer and will give you the convenience of getting locating you phone if lost and allow remote wipe of data. He option to enable Remote Controls is available in the settings menu but will necessitate you to sign up for a Samsung Account to track your device on the manufacturer’s website.
#3: The Phone’s Lock Screen Customization
When you crave for convenience of access, the phone has a variety of shortcut options such as apps and widgets which you can use for fast access. These will however be made possible at the expense of the Start screen security option I mention above, you should therefore make you option worth it. If your conscience weighs more on this option then you will be able to set it via the settings, under security once you select ‘Lock Screen Options’.
#4: Samsung’s Newest Feature – S Voice
This is a handy feature for speaking to your Samsung Galaxy S3 and is quite smart to recognize whatever you will tell it. The PA services of the feature enable you to speak commands at the phone while it snappily puts them to action. You will need to befriend your personal assistant before everything work out smooth; you will need therefore to hit the home key on the phone twice successively and utter “What Can I Say?” to get a detailed list of possible commands. You may also use the S Voice settings to get more customization options.
#5: Galaxy S3 Data Monitor
This marvel of a phone also grants you the opportunity to enjoy your limited carrier data plan with peace of mind because it monitors your usage for you. From the Settings menu, you will get the Data Usage option and once you select it you will be able to set a limit, the billing rate and probable notification.
#6: Custom Alerts on the Smartphone
Other than the traditional customization of tones for alerts, the Samsung Galaxy S3 also allows you to define vibration alerts to your taste. You will get this option by checking out the Settings menu and selecting ‘Device Vibration’ under Sounds. Your rate of tapping will define the vibration pattern and once you are satisfied, you will have to save the option as the default for it to take effect.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has many more features that you can play with to make the phone suitable for you taste. For information you can check out the Samsung Website or the phone’s manual for other handy details.
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