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Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 that won't turn on after overnight of charging One of the most common problem that android users were complaining about is the power-related issue. In this type of problem, there are tons of factors to consider that might causing the issue. It could be the battery is faulty, a culprit, defective set of charging and it might be a system crash. So, this time, all we need to do is figure it out all possibilities that might causing until we can create a solution on the issue and get rid of it. However, if your phone has been dropped or has physical damage, then, there's no point of performing these steps, instead, bring it to the shop for your phone might have hardware issue. Here are the methods that you should do: Step 1: Buy a new Set of charger  We all know that if the charger is defective, then obviously the device won't charge and the battery remains empty and won't turn on no matter what would you do. In this instance, we have t...

Quick Fix on Galaxy S4 Blurry Camera Issue If you're a smartphone user one of the features that you always wants to use is the camera. But what if you can't use the camera and it's functioning abnormally? In this article, I'll discuss the same problem that sent to us by one of the Galaxy S4 users. According to some reports that their phone's camera will blur if they have to zoom it in and they don't have any idea how get rid of it. So, this time, we will consider all factors that triggers the issue so that we can determine the problem and fix it. Step 1: Clean the Camera Lens You can wipe the camera of your phone using a piece of clean cloth to be sure that all dirt will be removed from it's lens. After you do so, use again your camera and observe if the issue still happening. If it continues, then, corrupt caches might caused it, proceed to the next step. Step 2: Wipe the System Cache Partition If the cache and data in the directory were corrupted i...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 could not connect to any WiFi Hello readers! In this article, I'll discuss an issue sent to us by one of the Galaxy S3 users complaining about WiFi connectivity problem. If your phone could not connect to your WiFi but it can connect to other network in your area, then, perhaps, the router itself has an issue or defective. But if your device could not connect to any public network as well as to your own WiFi, then, there is a chance that your phone is the issue. So, in this instance, I'll walk you through in troubleshooting your phone and consider all possibilities until we can figure it out the real problem and fix it. First Step: Restart your phone and Wi-Fi The purpose of doing this is to refresh phone's memory as well as your wireless router to see if both devices will function normally after doing it. After rebooting on both devices try to turn on the Wi-Fi of your phone and press the Wi-Fi network and forget it. When it's done, ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 works only if it is charging Power-related issue in android devices is common and there are tons of factors to consider that might causing this problem.So, in this post, I'll discuss one of the issues sent to us by the Galaxy Note 4 user complaining about its phone that only works if it is only connected to the charger. So, to figure it out what really the real problem is, all you need to do is to follow the step by step procedure until you can determine it and fix the issue. On the other hand, if the battery is faulty that could be a factor also that your phone is so dependent on its charger and only works if it is connected. But to be sure on the real issue, here are the methods you need to do: First Step: Try to delete its System Cache Partition Since, we are not sure what really caused the issue, what we have to do now is to reset the cache directory of the phone. In this mode, all caches stored in the directory will be deleted so that ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 App stops responding after the update If your app stops responding after system update, it seems like the app's cache and data had been corrupted or become outdated that causes the app to function abnormally. On the other hand, if the firmware has been bugged during the update that could be a reason as well that the issue is happening on your phone. But since, we are not certain what triggered the problem all you need to do is to perform the step by step procedure until we can find a solution and resolve the problem. Here are the methods you should do: Step 1: Delete the System Cache Partition In this mode, we have to delete all system files and data stored in the directory so that newer caches will be created and would not cause any issues once it is loaded to the system. Don't you worry, doing this method won't do any harm on your phone or your important files stored in the internal storage. To do so, follow these steps: Turn off the...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 "Unfortunately App has stopped"error One of the most common issues that we are always receiving for the past several months is app problem. In fact, there were lots of users complaining about it wherein according to some owners that the error message "Unfortunately App has stopped" keeps on showing up out of the blue once they have to open a certain app So, in this post, we have to isolate that issue by considering all possibilities to know what the real problem is and fix it. Don't you worry, this is just a minor problem and you can easily fix it without bringing your Galaxy S4 to the tech. So to start with the troubleshooting, here are the procedures that we suggest you to do: Step 1: Reset the App In this method, we will bring back the app to it's factory default by deleting all caches and data stored in the app for it might be corrupted or outdated and caused the issue. But don't you worry, this step won't ru...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 Camera Failed error Mostly, "Warning: Camera Failed" error is not just happening in Galaxy S3 but to other devices as well and there are number of factors that might causing this issue. But the good thing is, this is just a minor software issue and it can be fixed through simple procedures. It could be triggered by obsolete or outdated files and data or a culprit that creates conflict to the system that resulted the error message to appear on your phone's screen. So, this time, here are the steps that you should do: Step 1:Reset your Camera App As I've mentioned earlier, there is a chance that corrupted files and data caused the issue on your phone. So, in this instance, what we suggest you to do is reset your camera app's cache and data to eliminate the suspicion. Follow these steps: From the Home screen, press the Menu key. From the options, tap Settings. Tap Applications manager. Swipe twice to left to choose All tab. S...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 shuts down randomly after System Update The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is such a device that cost a lot when it was unveiled way back in 2014. Although it was considered as one of the Samsung most powerful devices but it's still not a guarantee that issues won't occur every now and then. In fact, for the past several months we received tons of complaints from Galaxy Note 4 users saying that their phone is experiencing issues after the update and the most common is, randomly shuts down without apparent reason. If this type of issue occur after the update, then, there is a chance that corrupted files and data triggered it. So, in this post, we have to eliminate all possible causes to determine what is the real problem and fix it. That being said, here are the methods that you should perform: Step 1: Delete the System Cache Partition Occasionally, if the files and data stored in the directory become obsolete or corrupted after the update that w...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 Shutting Down after System Update Hello readers! In this post, I'll discuss an issue sent to us by one of the Galaxy S5 users complaining about the device that keeps on shutting down after system update. More often than not, this problem is caused by outdated cache and data, third-party apps or the battery of the phone is defective that resulted the device to shuts down without apparent reason. But since, it's too early to create a conclusion the best thing that you should do is to figure it out all possibilities first by doing a step by step procedure on your device until you can resolve the issue. Here's how: Step 1: Charge your Phone  Sometimes, if the battery is faulty there is a big chance that your device would shut down due to shortage of power supplied to the hardware components. So, this time, all you need to do is to eliminate that suspicion by charging your phone for at least 20-30 minutes. When the time elapsed, try to use your...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 WiFi and 4G icon appears after the update Well, if you are experiencing this type of problem on your Galaxy S4 after system update, there is a big chance that the files and data of the phone had been updated that resulted these icons to show up without apparent reason. In addition, it could be the device has been bugged during the update or there might be third-party apps triggered the issue. Don't you worry, this is just a minor problem and it could be fixed through simple procedures. So, if you're a Galaxy S4 user, then, we suggest to continue reading this post for this might help you if yo encounter the same problem in the future. Step 1: Boot in Safe Mode In this environment, we have to disable temporarily all third-party apps and letting the pre-installed ones run in the system. So, while in this mode, and the icons are not showing, then, there's a chance that one of your downloaded applications is causing the issue. In this instanc...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 "Unfortunately Gallery has stopped" error Mostly, this type of error message appears if the files and data of device had been corrupted or outdated that resulted the issue to occur. In this post, I'll discuss the same problem and walk you through in troubleshooting your device so that we can determine the issue and fix it. Don't you worry, this is just a minor problem and you can easily fix it without any help from the tech. Here are the methods that you should do: Step 1: Reset your Gallery app The reason that we have to do this method is to delete all app's files and data so that newer ones will be created. As a matter of fact, we received tons of reports from other users saying that after performing this procedure the error message is not anymore showing. Here's how you do it: From the Home screen, tap Apps . Tap Settings . Tap More . Tap Application manager . Swipe left and find ALL tab. Scroll to and tap Gallery...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 "device has stopped responding" error after the update There are plenty of reasons that "device has stopped responding" error appears on your screen without apparent reason. Mostly, this issue happen if the system has been updated and the files and data of the phone that had been using are not anymore compatible to the newly installed firmware. On the other hand, it could be a culprit as well that might preventing the device to function normally. But don't you worry, this is just a minor problem and this could be fixed without bringing your device to the tech. Step 1: Boot in Safe mode As what I've mentioned, there is a chance that a culprit might preventing the device from functioning normally and triggered the error message to appears in the screen without apparent reason. In this instance, what we gonna do is to restart your phone in safe mode to eliminate that suspicion and resolve the problem. Once you boot it in t...

How to fix on Samsung Galaxy S5 stuck in boot loop More often than not, boot loop issue is caused by corrupted files and data wherein the device could no longer be loaded to the system that resulted the system to crash without apparent reason. In addition, if you installed an incompatible app and creates conflict in the firmware, that would be a factor as well that your phone stuck in boot loop. In this post, I'll walk you through in troubleshooting your Galaxy S5 to figure it out what really the problem is until we can find a solution and fix the issue. So, if you're an owner of Galaxy S5 and having the same problem with your device, then, continue to read this article for it might be helpful to you. Here are the methods you need to perform to fix the issue Step 1: Try booting in Safe Mode In booting your phone in this environment, all third-party apps will be disabled temporarily and only the pre-installed ones will run in the system. So, if a culprit caused that the ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 Messaging App keeps on crashing App crashing is common and it's not just happening in Samsung Galaxy S4 but to all variants of android devices. But the good thing is, this is just a minor issue and it can be fixed through simple procedures. So, don't you worry, if you are experiencing this problem on your phone, then, just read this post for it might help you fix the issue. Here's how: Step 1: Reset your Messaging App If your Messaging app keeps on crashing without apparent reason, then, there is a big chance that corrupted or outdated caches causing the issue. In this method, we have to bring back your app to its factory default so that newer files and data will be created. From the Home screen, tap Apps . Tap Settings . Tap More . Tap Application manager. Scroll to and tap your Messaging app. Tap Clear Data. Tap Clear Cache . Tap OK . Step 2: Clear the System Cache Partition But if the issue still happening after the first...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 red LED flashing constantly LED indicators is one of the features that Samsung devices has to make it easier for a user to determine if the device received a text message (SMS) or has a missed call, battery is low and if it is connected to the charger. But sometimes, due to some corrupted files and data, incompatible apps and serious firmware problem the device could no longer function normally. In this article, I'll tackle one of the issues that reported to us by one of our readers complaining about the red LED light that keeps on flashing even though the device is not connected to the charger. So, this time, the best thing that we want you to do is to determine first what the real problem is through performing the basic troubleshooting procedures on your phone. Here are the methods that you should do: Step 1: Restart your phone In restarting your Galaxy S3, we can eliminate the suspicion that a glitch in the system is causing it. Just remove ...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 went dead and Unable to Power On Hello readers! In this post, I'll discuss one of the performance-related issues that android users were always complaining for the past several years. Unable to power on problem is not new to android owners and it is happening to all android variants and there are tons of reasons you need to consider why it occurs on your phone. So, this time, if your an owner of Galaxy Note 4 and experiencing this issue, the best thing that you should is to read this article for it might help you. We will have to determine what really the problem is through performing the necessary troubleshooting methods so that we can create a solution and resolve the problem. Here's how: Step 1: Do the Battery-pull procedure This is a very basic method and the main purpose of doing this is to isolate that a glitch in the system is not causing the issue. Just remove the battery of the device and press the Power key for 7 seconds to rele...

Quick fix on Galaxy S4 front camera is getting dark  Hello readers! In this article, I'll tackle one the issues that Galaxy S4 users were complaining about saying that their front camera is functioning abnormally. For several months, we received number of complaints about this issue coming from the users asking for help on how to resolve the issue that they are experiencing. This time, we have to isolate first the problem through performing the basic troubleshooting procedures and consider all possibilities until we can formulate a solution and resolve the issue. Here are the methods that we want you to do: Step 1: Perform battery-procedure Doing this method will eliminate the suspicion that a glitch in the system is causing the issue. Through forced reboot phone's memory will be refreshed and closes all applications left running in the system. Just remove the battery and press the Power key for 10 seconds and wait until the device reboots. After you do so, open your camer...

Quick fix on Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy S5 unable to send a text message  Short Message Service (SMS) or text messaging issue is one of the most common complaints that we've been receiving for the past several years. As a matter of fact, until now lots of android users reported to us about this problem and asking for remedies on how to resolve this certain issue. Occasionally, unable to send an SMS problem is triggered by corrupted files and data or a network issue. So, in this article, I'll tackle the factors that might causing this problem and consider all possibilities through performing the basic troubleshooting procedures. Here's how: Step 1: Check your Network coverage One of the reasons that you're having this type of issue if your signal strength is weak. In other words, you should need to have at least 3 bars of signal strength on your phone so that you can successfully sent your SMS or text message. If you have a weak signal on your phone look for pla...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S3 Message notification keeps on popping-up Messaging issue in Samsung Galaxy S3 is not new and there are tons of reports we've been receiving for the past several years. As a matter of fact, we already resolved this issue before but for the benefits of other users who experienced this problem just recently, then, we will discuss again this subject to help them resolved the problem. There are number of factors to consider why this is happening, it could be caused by a glitch in the system, third-party app or the firmware itself does have a problem that resulted that the message notification pops-up frequently without apparent reason. That being said, here are the procedures that you need to do. Step 1: Wipe the System Cache Partition Through deleting the system cache partition we have to eliminate the suspicion that corrupted caches triggered the issue. We will try to reset the directory by deleting all files and data stored in it so that the device...

How to fix Galaxy Note 4 that keeps on lagging after 2 software updates Lagging issue in android devices is not new and there are lots of users were complaining about this problem for the past several years. If we have to look it on the symptom there are number of factors to consider that might causing this issue. It could be a culprit affects the system, corrupted files and data or the device itself has hardware problem. But since, we are not certain what really triggered the problem the best thing that you should do first is to isolate the issue by doing the so-called basic troubleshooting procedures. Don't you worry, these procedures won't harm or damage your device, instead, it will provides user an idea on what caused the issue and fixed it without bringing the phone to the tech. So, now, here are the methods that we should do on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Step 1: Perform Soft reset and remove your SD card. Through this method, we will try to refresh phone's me...

Quick fix on Samsung Galaxy S4 that keeps on shutting down Shutting down frequently issue is a very common problem not just in Galaxy S4 but to all variants that runs with android operating system. Usually, this type of issue is happening if the files and data become outdated, incompatible third-party apps installed in the system or the battery of the device is faulty. As what I've said, there are three factors that might causing this issue on your phone and these are the possibilities we need to isolate before we jump to the conclusion and fix the issue. Here's how: Step 1: Check if the battery is faulty As I mentioned earlier, one of the reasons that the device shuts down without a reason if the battery is faulty. In this instance, the first thing that you should do is to remove first the battery and check it if it is swollen or not. After removing it, place the battery to a flat surface and try to flick it, if it spin, then, obviously your battery is swollen and we...