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Here's how to Enable your Email Sync in Samsung Galaxy S3 No matter how elegant your device its not a guarantee that it won't experience any issues whether it is software or hardware related problems. In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to enable your Email sync on your Samsung Galaxy S3. For the past several years, there were lots of users complaining that their phone could no longer receive emails and assume that their device is already defective. So, this time, I'll walk you through to the steps on how to Enable your Email sync by following the steps provided below. Here's how to Enable your Email Sync: From the Home screen, tap Apps . Launch Settings . Under Accounts & Sync, tap Email . Enable Sync and check if your messages comes. After enabling the sync for a specific account and messages didn't come in, go back to the Home screen. Pull down the notification panel and make sure "Sync" is enabled. Go back to settings and choose d...

How to reset APN Settings in Samsung Galaxy S5 Access Point Name (APN) is a settings name or a gateway so that your phone can connect to your carriers cellular network and to other internet network. So, if you reconfigure your APN settings and you enter a wrong character, then, that would be a reason that you encounter different types of issues such as: unable to send and receive images (MMS) and unable to connect to your Wi-Fi network. In this tutorial, we have to teach you on how to reset your APN settings. From the Home screen , tap Apps icon. Tap Settings . Scroll to and tap More networks . Tap Mobile networks . Tap Access Point Names . Tap the Menu icon located at the upper right corner of the screen. Tap Reset to default. Tap Reset . Now, the APN has been reset to default settings. Now, after you performed the steps enter your new APN settings or if you don't have one you can contact your carrier and ask for it.

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 Snapchat crashing issue Good day readers! In this article, I'll be dealing one of the most popular issues that android users were always complaining about which is the Snapchat app crashing issue. Mostly, this type of problem is just limited to the app and it can be fixed easily without bringing your device to the shop and letting the tech tinkered it. So, if you're one of the Galaxy S4 users and experiencing this type of problem, then, we suggest you to read and understand this article for we provided below the possible solutions that could help fix the issue. Here's how: Step 1: Delete App's Cache and Data The purpose of clearing app's cache and data is to eliminate the suspicion that corrupted files and data caused the Snapchat app to crashed. In other words, we have to reset the app by removing those old caches and data so that newer ones will be created and could run smoothly in the app. Follow these steps: From the Home sc...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 Camera problem after system update One of the most useful feature that Samsung Galaxy S3 has is its camera. But what if your camera is not working after you do a system update? So, in this troubleshooting guide, I'll be dealing an issue sent to us by one of the users of Galaxy S3 complaining about camera problem after the update. To start the troubleshooting, here are the methods that we want you to do: Step 1: Clear the Cache and Data of the Camera App Since, the system has been updated there is a big chance that the files and data of the app had been outdated or ruined during the process. So, what we have to do now is to delete those files and data in stored in the camera app so that fresher and compatible ones will be stored in the directory. Here's how: From the Home screen , press the Menu key. From the options, tap Settings . Tap Application manager . Swipe twice to left to choose All tab . Scroll to and tap Camera app. Tap Fo...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 "Unfortunately, Calendar has stopped" issue Good day readers! In this post, I'll discuss one of the emails that our readers sent to us complaining about the "Unfortunately, Calendar has stopped" error message appears on the screen. Mostly, this message appears if the stops working or crashing. In this instance, all we need to do is to figure it out all possibilities until we can formulate a solution and get rid the issue. Here's how to troubleshoot "Unfortunately, Calendar has stopped" error Step 1: Delete the Cache and data of your Calendar app More often than not, if the app's cache and data become outdated or ruined that would be the reason that the error message appears on your phone screen. So, now, the best thing that want you to do is to reset your Calendar app. Meaning, we will bring the app to its factory default and the files and data in it will be deleted so that newer once will be replaced. ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 "Unfortunately, UI has stopped working" issue One of the reasons that "Unfortunately, UI has stopped working" error message appears on your screen it is because the app is crashing. Meaning, the app may be having issues initializing and triggered the error message to pops-up on your screen. So, this time, we recommend you to do a step by step procedure on your phone until you can find a solution and resolve the issue. Here are the possible solutions that we want you to do: Step 1: Clear the Cache and data of the App In this method, we recommend you to reset the app through deleting all cache and data stored in app's directory to be sure that all of it are updated and will run perfectly once you have to launch it. To do so, follow these steps: Go to Home screen. Open the Apps list. Go to Settings. Go to Applications. Tap Application Manager. Tap the App that you want to reset. Tap Clear Data. Tap OK. Tap Clear Cache....

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 battery drain issue If your phone's battery is draining fast, there are plenty of reasons that we should consider why it is happening. Sometimes, this could be caused by several apps running simultaneously in the system or the battery itself is defective that is why it is draining fast. In this post, I'll discuss one of the complaints we received earlier about Samsung Galaxy S4 battery drain issue. So, what we have to do now is to figure it out all factors through performing a step by step procedure until we can find a solution on the problem. This how to fix Samsung Galaxy S4 battery draining issue Step 1: Verify if the battery is not swollen Before you proceed and perform any troubleshooting procedures it is imperative that you should check if the battery is defective or not. To do this, just simply remove the battery and place it on flat surface or on your table and flick it. If the battery spin freely, then, obviously it is defective an...

Quick fix on Straight Talk Galaxy S3 unable to receive calls In this troubleshooting guide, I'll discuss one of the complaints that our reader sent to us saying that it's Samsung Galaxy S3 is not anymore receiving calls. The fact, that the device is able to power on, it seems like this is just minor system glitch or a carrier issue. So, what we have to do now is to figure it out what caused it until we can formulate a solution and fix the issue. Here's how to troubleshoot Galaxy S3 unable to receive calls Step 1: Perform Soft reset  The purpose of doing this method on your phone is to be sure that a system glitch is not causing the issue. Through this, the device memory will be refreshed and close all running applications that might affect the firmware. Just remove the battery as well as the SIM card and press the Power button for 10 seconds. After you do so, place it all back and turn your phone on and try to make a call from other phone and see if your other device...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 laggy keyboard after system update Good day readers! Welcome to another article of Samsung Galaxy S5. In this post, I'll discuss an email sent by one of our readers complaining about keyboard lagging after installing a new system. In dealing with this type of issue there are lots of factors to consider that might contribute why the keyboard is lagging. So, what we have to do now is to consider every possibility until we can formulate a solution and bring back the keyboard to its normal pace. Here are the methods that you should do: Step 1: Perform Battery-pull procedure Sometimes, due to numerous apps running in the background there is a possibility the firmware will be stressed-out and triggered any performance-related issues in the device. So, through Battery-pull method the memory will be refreshed and close all applications in the system. Just remove the battery from your phone and press the Power button for 10 seconds. After you do so, turn ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 stuck in 'Android System Recovery' screen Hello readers! For the past few months we received several emails coming from other users complaining about their device is having different types of performance-related issues . In this post, I'll tackle an email we received complaining that it's phone (Samsung Galaxy S4) stuck in 'Android System Recovery' screen. The fact, that the device is able to power on there is a possibility that this is just a minor glitch in the system. So, to troubleshoot this issue, here are the methods that you should do: Step 1: Perform Soft reset As I mentioned earlier, there is a possibility that a glitch in the system caused the issue on your phone. So, this time, we have to do the so-called battery-pull procedure or soft reset to refresh the memory of the device. Remove the battery of the phone and press its Power button to release all electricity in the hardware components. After you do so, power on ...

Quick Fix on Galaxy S3 stuck in Samsung logo If your Samsung Galaxy S3 stuck in the logo and all the hardware buttons were not functioning without apparent reason, it seems like the system of your phone is experiencing the so-called system crashing. Meaning, the firmware and the other services of your Galaxy S3 stops working that is why your device could not successfully boots up and stuck in the logo. As a matter of fact, there are lots of possibilities that might triggered this issue, it could be the firmware was bugged, defective SD card or the user manipulated the software and caused the issue. So, in this post, I'll discuss the same issue that we received from one of the emails complaining that their Galaxy S3 could no longer get past from the Samsung logo and all hardware buttons became unresponsive without apparent reason. We will try to isolate the problem by doing a step by step procedure on your phone until we can find a solution and fix the issue. Here are the step...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 stuck in bootloop after system update Hello readers! In this troubleshooting guide, I'll tackle one of the most common issues that Samsung Galaxy Note 4 users were experiencing for the past years, in which, called by many as the bootloop issue. In troubleshooting this problem, there are number of factors that might contribute that the device stuck in bootloop. It could be an incompatible app affects the firmware or the files and data was ruined during the update process. So, to start with the troubleshooting, here are the methods that you should perform: Step 1: Boot your phone in Recovery mode and Wipe the cache partition If the issue started after the update, there is a possibility that the system files and data was corrupted during the update and triggered the issue. Doing this method will verify if all the hardware components of your phone are all fine. Also, this will power up all hardware components of your device, so, if this is just a...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 "Process system isn't responding" error The "Process system isn't responding" error is rampant not just in Samsung but to all variants of android devices available in the market today. Once this error message appears on your phone screen, it means that the system is crashing and there are tons of factors to consider that might causing this issue. It could be due to bad update or the system files and data had been corrupted that could no longer be loaded to the firmware and triggered the error message to  show up on the screen. So, in this post, I'll discuss the same issue and consider all possibilities that might caused the error message to show up until we can fix the stop this issue on your phone. These are the steps that you need to perform: Step 1: Perform the Battery-pull procedure In dealing with this type of problem we have to eliminate the suspicion that a minor glitch in the system caused problem. So, what w...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Store stops working after system update One of the factors that app issue occur in the device is when the files and data had been outdated especially if the software had been updated. In this troubleshooting guide, I'll be dealing an issue sent to us by one of the Samsung Galaxy S4 owners complaining that the Google Play Store app is not anymore responding after the system update. So, what we have to do now is to investigate what caused it and consider all possibilities until we can formulate a solution and fix the issue. Here are the steps that we would like you to do Step 1: Wipe the System Cache partition In this troubleshooting method, we have to eliminate the suspicion that corrupted system files and data caused the issue on your phone. We have to erase all old files and data stored in the directory so that compatible ones will be replaced and could run smoothly to the new system. Although there is no assurance if the issue wil...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 can't attach image on Messenger and "Unfortunately, Messenger has stopped'error appears   As what I've always saying from my previous articles, if this error message "Unfortunately, Messenger has stopped working" appears on the screen it means that the app is crashing. It could be the app's cache and data had been outdated especially if you installed a recent system on your Galaxy S3. So, in this troubleshooting guide, we will discuss one of the most common issues that our readers sent to us. According to them, that their device refused to attach photos in Messenger and if they have to force attach a photo the error message will automatically pop-up on the screen without apparent reason. In this instance, all we need to do is to isolate all possibilities until we can find a solution and resolve the problem. Here are the Step by Step procedures that you should perform  Step 1: Reboot your phone in Safe mode Sometimes...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 battery drains fasts issue Battery drain issue is not new in Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and there are number of factors needs to consider why the battery is draining fast. As a matter of fact, we received hundreds of emails coming from our readers complaining that their battery is functioning abnormally. So in this post, we have to verify all possibilities that might triggered this issue and consider all factors so that we can determine what makes your battery to drain faster. This is how to troubleshoot battery-drain issue Step 1: Check if the battery is swollen In dealing with this type of issue, it is imperative that you should check if the battery is defective and caused the issue on your phone. Remove the battery from your device and lay it on the table or in any flat surface and try to flick it. If it spins freely, then, your battery is swollen and it needs to be replaced because it is already defective. However, if the battery didn't sp...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 Black Screen of Death (BSoD) issue The Black Screen of Death (BSoD) is one of the rampant issues that android users were always complaining about for several years now. Even though how powerful and elegant your device is there is still a chance that this issue will occur on your phone. So, in this troubleshooting guide we have to discuss the email we received from one of the Samsung Galaxy S5 users saying that the device screen went black and become unresponsive but the blue light above is blinking. As a matter of fact, there are lots of factors to consider that the device is experiencing the Black Screen of Death (BSoD). It could be a system glitch, an incompatible app that affect the firmware or the phone itself has a hardware problem. So, to be sure what caused it, we need to isolate the issue and consider all possibilities and rule-out each one of them until we can fix resolve the issue. Here are the troubleshooting steps that you should do...

 Samsung Galaxy S4 app crashing after installing an update Application crashing after an update is common and not just Samsung Galaxy S4 is experiencing this type of problem but other high-end devices as well. Mostly, this issue is happening if the app's cache and data had been ruined during the update and the firmware is having a hard time recognizing it that is why it crashes without apparent reason. So, in this article, I'll walk you through to the troubleshooting steps that you should do on your phone so that you can have an idea if you can encounter this issue in the future. We will try to isolate all possibilities and rule out each one of them until we can fix the problem. Here's how to troubleshoot Apps crashing issue  Step 1: Bring back the App to its default settings As I mentioned earlier, this issue may be caused by corrupt cache and data in the app and the best thing that you should do now is to reset it. Meaning, all old files and data that the app is ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 "Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped working" issue Like any other android devices, Samsung Galaxy S3 is also experiencing various of performance-related issues since it was released several years back. In this article, I'll be discussing the complaint we received recently from one of our readers saying that an error message 'Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped working' appears once the Gallery app is launched. Based on our experience this error message appears on the screen if the Gallery app is crashing. The good thing is, this is just a minor problem and no need for you to bring the device to the tech and let it fix the issue. In this instance, we have to isolate the issue through step by step procedure until we can determine what caused it and resolve the problem. Here are the steps that we suggest you to perform: Step 1: Clear the Gallery Cache and data Sometimes, if the cache and data of the app are obsolete that could be ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 keeps locking up and rebooting after an update Hello readers! In this troubleshooting guide I'll be discussing one of the most common issues that Samsung Galaxy Note 4 users were always complaining, which is the rebooting and locking up problem after the update.  As a matter of fact, there are lots of factors to consider that might contribute that this issue occur. It could be caused by corrupt system, faulty battery and an incompatible app that you have downloaded on your device. So, to troubleshoot this problem all you need to do is to perform the steps listed below. Step 1: Charge your phone until full Before you perform any troubleshooting on your Galaxy Note 4 it is imperative that you should charge your phone first to be sure that there's sufficient energy stored in the battery that could power up the hardware components and able to turn on when you do so. While it is connected let the device charge until the battery is full and pro...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 S Health app not counting steps after installing system update Application issue in android devices is rampant especially if the system has been updated. Although system update may fix problems but sometimes this could be one of the factors as well that issues will persist in the device. In this troubleshooting guide, I'll be tackling the problem sent by one of our readers complaining that the S Health app is not anymore counting steps after updating its Samsung Galaxy S5. Mostly, this type of issue occur if the app's cache and data had been corrupted during the process. The good thing is, this might be a minor problem and it could be fixed through simple procedures. Here are the procedures we suggest your to do on your phone Step 1: Clear the S Health Cache and data As I mentioned earlier, it's not far that the app's cache and data may be corrupted during the process and caused the S Health app to function abnormally. So, what we...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 unable to turn on after the update but blue light keeps flashing If the device is unable to turn on after the update but the LED above the screen is flashing there is a chance that the system is crashing. More often than not, this problem is caused by corrupted files and data or there's an app preventing the device from booting up. On the other hand, this symptom can be triggered as well if the device was dropped to a hard surface or has a history of liquid damage. So, in this post, we will have to determine all possibilities that might trigger the issue until we can formulate a solution and fix it if possible. Here's the step by step troubleshooting that you should do on your Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 1: Perform Battery-pull procedure If you didn't tried restarting your phone, then this is the right time that you should do it. Some users called this as "Soft reset", meaning, you have to remove the battery of the device to refres...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 fast battery drain issue Battery draining issue is one of the most common problems that android users were always complaining. If the battery drains fast without any apps running in the background, then it is evident that the battery is defective and you can replace it to resolve the problem. However, if the battery is fine and its draining fast, it could be caused by number of apps running in the background. So, in this article, we have to isolate the issue by considering all possibilities to determine what caused the battery to function abnormally. Here are the methods that you should do: Step 1: Do a soft-reset on your Galaxy S3 Assuming that the battery is fully-charge the first thing that you should do is to perform a soft reset or many called it "battery-pull" procedure. This method will close all apps running in the background and refresh the memory of the phone. So, if the issue is caused by number of apps running in the system, the...