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This is the third and final part of our troubleshooting assistance for Samsung Galaxy S5 hardware issues. In this guide, we are going to discuss three more screen problems including cracked screen, bleeding screen and unresponsive screen. Read on to know your options if you have any of the aforesaid screen problems/damages. A. Cracked screen or LCD If your device's touchscreen or LCD is cracked, you may still be able to use it but viewing what is on the screen would be your problem. Sample image of a cracked screen or LCD. Obviously, your device is damaged and your only option in this case is to have it repaired. If your phone is new and that you've got it from your service provider, please contact them, tell them what happened and then ask for your repair or possibly, replacement options. Please remember though that physical damage is not covered under the Samsung Limited Warranty B. Bleeding screen or LCD A bleeding screen is when your device seems to have...

This content elaborates three recommended methods to deal with Internet and web browser issues with the Galaxy Note 4. Among the first three things you need to check and/or manage include browser cookies, temporary internet files and Java Script settings. Read on to learn more. A. Browser Cookies If you are having problems browsing the Internet or unable to view website images, then try to adjust browser cookies on your device. Follow these steps: 1. Open or launch the web browser. 2. Tap on the Menu icon ( three-vertical-dots icon ) located in the upper right. 3. Tap on Settings . 4. Next, tap on Content settings from the Advanced section. 5. To enable or disable (on/off) Accept cookies , just tap on it. Try to toggle this option and see if it rectifies the issue. B. Temporary Internet Files Clearing of temporary Internet files can hep if you are having problems browsing the Internet or a when a webpage will not display. Follow these steps to clear temporary Inte...

This is the continuation of the first part of our troubleshooting assistance on Samsung Galaxy S5 hardware issues, particularly those associated with the device's display. This is an image of a dead pixel display. The main issue that we are trying to deal with in this content is on a dead pixel display of Samsung Galaxy S5. It's when the device shows black and/or colored dots on screen. Refer to the given dead pixel image above. What could have possibly caused such problem? Display issues like this typically occurs on any device that have been used for quite some time already. However, it could also occur especially when some type of physical or liquid damage is present on the device. In some cases, the screen may appear dead but is actually just stuck more likely because a third-party app is triggering the display to get stuck or frozen. Recommended Workarounds/Solutions There are three ways for you to deal with dead pixel display on your Galaxy S5, includ...

This is one of the most common power-related problems any Samsung Galaxy S3 owner may encounter. I have received reports from some owners saying that their phones are completely dead and won't respond when the power key is hit. When asked how the problem started, they just said that their phones just shut down one day and refused to come back on. The problem may be caused by a serious glitch in the firmware but there is also a big chance it's a hardware issue. Basic troubleshooting is required to know what the cause really is and to determine how far the phone can go if powered on successfully. But as for me, if the phone powered on, that's almost a solution. Here are some simple steps you can try to isolate the problem: Step 1: If Samsung Galaxy S3 refuses to turn on, plug it in to charge for several minutes . This is necessary to rule out the possibility that it is just a drained battery issue. Either the phone displays the charging icon and lights up red LED noti...

This article contains standard resolution procedures and workarounds to deal with hardware problems on Samsung Galaxy S5, particularly issues associated with the device's display. Solutions that are provided in this page are manufacturer-recommended procedures that are generally applicable to every GS5 device model/variant. So regardless of which carrier you're from, you can use this troubleshooting guide to fix the same hardware issues with your S5 handset. Five different display issues will be covered in the entire part of this troubleshooting guide. These issues are those encountered by most Galaxy S5 users, including blank display, dead pixel, cracked or broken screen, bleeding screen and unresponsive display. Let's start troubleshooting a display issue in which the device is showing only a blank display/screen. Important note before you start: Please don't forget to test your device after completing each recommended resolution procedure or workaround to ...

Screen Mirroring is one of the popular and commonly used features of the Galaxy devices including the new Samsung Galaxy Alpha. With this feature, you can wirelessly beam your photos, videos, presentations or video games from your mobile device to your television screen. When screen mirroring is activated, you can connect directly to a supported Samsung Smart TV or connect to any HDTV using Samsung HomeSync. In order to know if your television is compatible with Screen Mirroring or supports the feature, please refer to your TV user manual first. If your TV supports Screen Mirroring, then you may now start with the following settings configuration on your Galaxy Alpha and on the Smart TV. A. Direct Connection Follow these steps to connect directly to select Samsung Smart TVs: //On your Smart TV 1. Get your Smart TV's remote control. 2. Use the remote control to access Menu . 3. Next, go to Network . 4. Select AllShare Settings to continue. 5. Select Screen Mirrori...

"I can't find the remote control for my television and I've got a very important TV show to watch and I don't wanna miss it. But I've got my Note 4 with me. What choice do I have?" -- If this is the case, then it shouldn't be a problem because you can use your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 as substitute remote control for your television. This content will teach you how. Smart Remote is an app that allows you to search for an stream live TV shows and watch on-demand movies and TV shows on your mobile device. It's one of the featured applications in the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 device. In addition, Smart Remote also turns your device into a universal remote control, which you can connect to your cable, satellite, television and more. And with the application, you can also change the channel, volume and input using your Galaxy Note 4. This guide will walk you through setting up and using Smart Remote with your Galaxy Note 4. Read on to learn how. A. Sett...

This guide elaborates the screen lock methods on the Galaxy Alpha. It is primarily aimed at helping new users of the Galaxy Alpha in setting up and changing their device screen lock method to prevent others from accessing personal information. Where to go first? To configure or change the screen lock method on the Galaxy Alpha, go to Apps, tap on Settings, select Lock Screen, tap on Screen Lock and finally, select the lock method you want to use. Generally, an unlock code is required to unlock your device by then. In case you forgot the unlock code, you need to take your device to a Samsung Service Center to reset your device or contact your phone carrier for further assistance and recommendation. Screen Lock Methods on Alpha Setup Following are the available screen lock methods you can use to unlock your Galaxy Alpha: Pattern - this requires you to draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the patter again to conf...

Advanced Wi-Fi settings of your Galaxy Note 4 is where you can set up and manage wireless access points. Read on to learn how to properly configure available device options for wireless connection. How to access Advanced Wi-Fi Settings on Galaxy Note 4 Here's how to get to the Advanced Wi-Fi settings on your Note 4 device: 1. Tap on Apps from any Home screen . 2. Next, tap on Settings . 3. Tap on Wi-Fi to continue. 4. If necessary, tap the On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on . Please note that you need to turn on or enable Wi-Fi to configure advanced settings on your device. 5. Now, tap on the More options  icon (three-vertical-dot icon) to view more options. 6. Tap to select Advanced . Advanced Wi-Fi settings options to configure Under Advanced settings are the following settings options for your wireless network configuration. a. Network Notification - this option when enabled, lets your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is available. b. Passpoint - ...

Wi-Fi Calling is among the features offered to T-Mobile customers of Samsung Galaxy Note devices including Note 3 and Note 4. It's considered an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the house or any place where cellular coverage is limited. Wi-Fi calling is enabled by default. This means your device will connect automatically after you successfully connect to a wireless network. This guide will help you manage Wi-Fi Calling feature on your Galaxy Note 4 T-mobile version. One of the first requisites to use Wi-Fi calling is to register your 911 address at T-mobile website. This must be done to avoid getting the REG09 error upon using the feature. After you've successfully registered your 911 address, you may now proceed with the following: A. Set up your Galaxy Note 4 to use Wi-Fi or mobile networks Follow these steps to set the connection preference for your Note 4 device and use Wi-Fi calling or mobile networks: 1. Enable Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-...

Action Memo is one of the features entrenched in the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 device. It is specifically designed to let you write memos quickly and directly link actions to them. The Action Memo can be accessed from any Home screen of the Galaxy Note 4 and then make calls, send messages, search the web and do more things with this feature. If you need help in using Action Memo in your Galaxy Note 4, then you may refer to this guide. Just follow these steps: How to use Action Memo in Note 4 1. Get your phone ready and remove the S Pen from the slot. Note: Generally, the Air Command features of Note 4 will launch when you remove the S Pen from the slot. Although this may vary depending on the S Pen detachment option setting configuration. If you want to change the S Pen detachment option setting, just go to Settings , tap on S Pen and then select Detachment options. 2. Now hold it a few millimeters above the screen and then press the S Pen to show ...

Samsung smartphones running Jelly Bean 4.1 and later OS version, including the Galaxy Grand generally come with Multi Window -- a unique feature that allows users to work on multiple tasks on one screen easily. With Multi-Window feature, you will be able to take Notes while watching a video or search the Internet and check SMS messages at the same time. This guide will walk you through activating and using Multi-window feature to perform multiple tasks simultaneously on the Galaxy Grand. Enable Multi-Window on Galaxy Grand Follow these steps to enable and use multi-window on your Galaxy Grand and multitask with it. 1. Tap on Apps from the Home screen. 2. Next, tap on Settings . 3. Tap on My Device tab. 4. Scroll to and tap on Home screen mode under My Device. 5. From the Home screen mode screen , tap on Standard mode. You will then be prompted with the Enable Standard Mode message. Read the information and then tap OK to continue. 6. Now tap on Apply to apply t...

Don't want to get bothered with anymore spam messages on your new smartphone? We'll, why not block them in the first place? Read on to learn how to block incoming spam messages with this guide. This content will help you block SMS and MMS messages on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 device. Read on to learn more. The Galaxy Note 4 offers you with different methods to block incoming text or picture messages (SMS or MMS) or mark them as spam. All you need is to configure some settings in the Messages application and get your new phone free from spams. Here's how. A. Block using a text or picture message from the spam number Follow these steps to block spam SMS/MMS from the spam number: a. Tap on Messages from the Home screen. b. Touch and hold the conversation thread from the number you want to block. c. Now tap the Remove from spam icon located in the upper-right corner. B. Block using the Settings menu Follow these steps to block spam SMS/MMS using the Setting...

Creating backups of important files or documents on your smartphone is highly recommended to avoid data loss in the future and for easier restoration of files after performing a hard reset on the device. This guide will walk you through backing up images, videos, audios and documents on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 via Verizon Cloud. Verizon Cloud is a service that offers secure cloud storage to back up and sync contents on your mobile device via wireless network. With Verizon Cloud, you can sync between your tablet, computer, phone and other devices and ensures availability of your contents virtually anywhere you want to access or manage them. This is especially useful to keep your files safe and secured, if you lost or damaged your phone. Follow these steps to back up files using Verizon Cloud on your Galaxy Note 4 Verizon device. Note: You may need to download and install Verizon Cloud app if you don't have it yet installed on your device. 1. Tap the Navigation Menu icon f...

There are two main options available for you to type or enter text on the Galaxy Note 4, using either the touchscreen QWERTY keyboard or by speaking your text inputs. Generally, you can enter texts/commands on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in a number of ways. You may use Google Voice Typing, Samsung Keyboard, Swype and other text input methods offered. And this article will walk you through using each of these methods and options available for entering text on the Note 4 device. A. Text Input Methods As we've mentioned earlier, there are several text input methods available on the Galaxy Note 4 including Samsung keyboard, Swype and Google voice typing. The Samsung keyboard will let you enter text by tapping keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. The Samsung keyboard integrates an optional feature  called predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words. It's like when you type in keyword on Google's search bar, when you will be prompted with matching keywords...

This article will walk you through activating Bluetooth function on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 as well as pairing it with a Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth-enabled devices for file transfer or sharing purposes. Follow these steps to: A. Enable/Disable Bluetooth on Galaxy Note 4 You need to turn Bluetooth on or enable the feature to use/pair your Galaxy Note 4 with other Bluetooth-enabled devices including Bluetooth headset. Follow these steps: 1. Tap Apps from any Home screen. 2. Tap on Settings . 3. Scroll to Network Connections. 4. Tap to select Bluetooth . 5. Tap or slide the Bluetooth Switch right to turn the feature on/enabled. You will know when the feature is on if it appears green and positioned right. If it's off, it's grey or positioned left. Now that you already have enabled Bluetooth, you can now pair your Galaxy Note 4 with other Bluetooth-enabled device. Follow these steps to scan for any available devices to pair with your Note 4. B. Pair Bluet...