a new update will be available for galaxy s3 device version 4.2.1

a new update will be available for galaxy s3 device version 4.2.1

Several months passed until the launch of the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for Galaxy s3 devices
but Sammobile  website says that  Samsung  prepares the new version 4.2.1 Android operating system for S3 devices
and it says that the new version 4.2.1 is under experiments so it will be finished and officialy released before the announce of the Samsung Galaxy S4 device

 

some of the new features of the new version of Android 4.2.1 :
1- Improvements to the Device lock screen .
2-The ability to install tools on the  lock screen.
3 -DayDream - is a Screen Saver shows you the weather and notifications .
4-- Additions to the notification center  such as adjust the speed and duration of appearance
5-- Improvements and new settings in the  notifications bar.
6- Many improvements on the use of the voice instructions.

 

 galaxy s3 Android 4.2.1 Samsung Android Jelly Bean

why should i root my android

why should i root my android?

 

Here we are  trying to show you the reasons for Rooting you android Device so we will answer the Difficult question

 

why should i root my android?

 

 

Rooting is a guilty pleasure. The practice may start out innocently, but can void the phone's warranty. Some manufacturers try to prevent users from running apps with elevated privileges, arguing compromised security. Not that the assertion stops enthusiasts.

Android is less restrictive than some platforms. Google actually allows apps that require root access on the Play app store. You're probably intrigued, as there are quite a few attractive choices available that only run with elevated privileges. Let's approach some of the major advantages to rooting Android, 

 here are five reasons why you should Root your Android device:

1. Increase performance of your Device.

 If you want to have a speedier smartphone or tablet that runs the popular open-source operating system then overclocking is the way to go.

There are a number of apps already available on Google Play that allow users to tinker with the processor. SetCPU for Root Users is one, and it can help you squeeze extra performance by increasing the voltage and frequency of the processor among other things. At around $2 it's far cheaper than getting a new device, although like with any type of overclock there is a risk involved. Free alternatives such as Trickster MOD Kernel Settings are also available.

2. Protect your device and your data. 

Smartphones and tablets are expensive and for some people hold valuable and private information. It's natural to want to keep them safe.

avast! Mobile Security and Cerberus anti theft are two apps currently available on Google Play that work best with rooted device. Both have a number of features that require elevated privileges: avast! Mobile Security brings an extra layer of protection from a firewall that monitors network traffic, while Cerberus for protection against theft can't be uninstalled on rooted devices and can auto-enable GPS on versions of Android newer than 2.3.3 (like later versions of Gingerbread and Honeycomb or Jelly Bean). The last feature can make the difference between a lost and found device.

3. Remove bloatware and customize your Apps. 

Wouldn't you like to remove unnecessary apps from your device? Carriers for instance include branded software that is often unremovable, which is where having elevated privileges comes in handy.

Titanium Backup is an app available on Google Play that makes use of root in order to give users complete access to installed software. Using it all apps can be uninstalled, which is only possible because it runs with elevated privileges. Want to remove carrier bloatware? That's how you can do it.

4. Make backups of your device.

 Fiddling with the device may not always produce the best results. A backup can save users the headache of starting from scratch after something went wrong.

Using Titanium Backup, Android users can take advantage of its main feature, which if the name is of any indication is... backing up apps and settings. It requires root because the folder in which apps are installed is only accessible with elevated privileges. It also comes in handy after installing custom ROMs to restore apps without downloading them yet again from the app store.

5. Configure restricted settings of the phone. 

Does the display have a yellow tint? Then using an app such as Trickster MOD the gamma offset and color multiplier can be changed to suit your specific needs. Do you want to enable fast charge in order to speed up the process of charging the device via USB? It can do that too. File managers such as Total Commander when paired with elevated privileges allow users to have access to various system files, allowing to modify the hosts file for instance.

The real upside in having a rooted Android device is that it is no longer bound by the confines established by the manufacturer. If there is a functionality that does not work as you'd like to, it can be adjusted. Rooting is freedom for Android devices.

How to Format Samsung Galaxy Phone

How to Format Samsung Galaxy Phone

 

Do you forget your mail or just you cannot access your Galaxy Phone

its easy you can just restore the phone to the Factory defaults or

doing a Device Format

 

** note  this can lead to loss of your data

 

Steps to format your Galaxy Phone

 

1-  shutdown the device (Switch the Device off)

 

2-  press on Volume UP Button and Power Button and Home Button in the same time

for just a Four seconds and when the Samsung LOGO  appear

leave the Power Button and still pressing on the Volume up Button

 

3- after that the recovery screen will appear and then chose (wipe Data/factory reset)

and then press Home Button and the Device will be formatted and

factory settings will be loaded  :)

 

** any questions leave it in a comment

Android Tips And Tricks

Android Tips And Tricks

Launch the camera in just one move. 

On most phones running the latest Android OS, you can customize your lock screen for fast access. On the Samsung SIII, for example, you can simply press and hold the center of the lock screen, rotate the phone 90 degrees while still holding the center of the screen — and boom; the camera launches. To enable this feature, go to Settings, Security, Lock Screen Options, and then turn on CAMERA QUICK ACCESS. On older android phones you can use an app like WidgetLocker to get the camera icon onto your lock screen. Added bonus: With WidgetLocker, you can customize your lock screen with whatever functions you like to access quickly.

 

Voice Control. 

Once you get the camera fired up, many newer Androids also offer voice control. Set your camera on a tripod or Gorillapod and say "Shoot." After a one-second delay (just long enough to smile), the camera will snap the shot. This is great for self-portraits and group shots.

If you have an older Android phone, Camera ZOOM FX gives you the same voice control, plus some awesome additional powers — stabilizer, time lapse, and Burst Mode, which lets you take up to 10 shots in a second.

Screen Capture
Say you want to do a screen grab of a web page — or maybe you have a cute sequence of texts you want to save forever — whatever. Depending on the model and flavor of Android you have, some key combos will do the trick. On some versions, press the Home key and Power buttons at the same time; on others, it's Volume Down and Power. On older phones, you can get an app like Screenshot It, which enables you to capture what's on your phone's screen, just not with the quick key combos of newer phones.

Fast Reboot
Powering down your phone normally takes two moves, and restarting takes a third. But if you hold down the power button for 10 seconds, it'll reboot with just one move. This should work on most Android phones.

Managing Battery Life & Speed 
The best way to improve your phone's battery life and speed is to keep the number of open apps to a minimum. But how do you know what's open? Answer: The Task Manager lists the programs that are currently operating in the background, draining your battery. But instead of scrolling through menus to find the Task Manager, you can launch it immediately by holding down the Home key. You should now be able to see a list of all apps that are currently running. From the same screen, you can close anything that isn't mission critical.

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 with pictures

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 with pictures  

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3

Galaxy S3 is one of the most popular devices around  and  today I will provide a step-by-step guide to rooting your Galaxy S3.

Disclaimer: Unlocking and rooting your Samsung Galaxy S3 may void its warranty. I, nor anyone else assumes liability for any problems, including bricking, that you may encounter.

I will be using CF Auto-Root 1.0 for this, which only supports a limited number of S3 models, and you can download the app based on your model . You can check your model by going into 

Settings >About Device. 

Do not use this if your model is not supported,

First download the appropriate CF Auto-Root version for your device model, and unzip:

GT-I9300: CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip
GT-I9300T: CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0du-gti9300t.zip
GT-I9305: CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.zip
GT-I9305T: CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3dv-gti9305t.zip
GT-I9305N: CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3swexx-gti9305n.zip
SHV-E210K: CF-Auto-Root-c1ktt-c1ktt-shve210k.zip
SHV-E210L: CF-Auto-Root-c1lgt-c1lgt-shve210l.zip
SHV-E210S: CF-Auto-Root-c1skt-c1skt-shve210s.zip
SHW-M440S: CF-Auto-Root-m0skt-m0skt-shwm440s.zip

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy SIII

Make sure you end up with a file with the extension .tar.md5, or else you did it incorrectly.

Do not use this if your model is not supported,

 as it will probably cause problems down the line or even brick your device. I will be posting more detailed instructions with images in here, but you should probably read both of them before you attempt this, especially if you don't have a lot of experience doing this. The thing about CF Auto-Root is that it doesn't really replace the stock recovery, keeping everything stock, except rooted. Usually, you would have to use a modified recovery in order to maintain root, but this method lets you keep the original recovery by re-flashing it over the modified recovery after the process is done.

So, the Second  you need  to download Odin.  Download it, and extract the contents somewhere.

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy SIII

Next, start Odin, by executing the .exe file you extracted before. Make sure your device isn't connected yet (but that you have connected it once before). You will be faced with this screen:

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3

Now, click the "PDA" button. It will open a window asking your to open a file. Point it to the .tar.md5 file you extracted before and press "Open".

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3

Next, you'll need to out your phone in Download mode. To do this, turn it off, and hold the Volume Down, Home and Power keys at the same time to boot. A warning may appear and ask you to press a certain key, press it and you should see this screen on your device:

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3

Now, connect the phone to your computer. In Odin, make sure that "Repartition" is NOT checked.

Now, all you need to do is press the "Start" button. Odin will let you know when the process is done (it shouldn't take more than a minute) and you should boot Android as usual. Congratulations, your device is now rooted!

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy SIII

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3

HapPppppPPPpy Rooting :)

How to Root Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 on Gingerbread 2.3.6 DDKP1/DDKP2 Firmware

 

 

This tutorial will guide you to root your Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 with latest DDKP2 Gingerbread 2.3.6 firmwares. So, before you proceed ensure that you are on the DDKP2 versions.

To check visit the path Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version 

where it will show DDKP1 / DDKP2 2.3.6. Just in case if it shown any other firmware version then this article is not for you.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner just in case if anything wrong happens to your device, which is a very unlikely event if you follow the procedure which is mentioned below.

Rooting Information: Please note that once you root the device the warranty will get void, so keep a note of this. The only way with which you can revoke the root access is that you need to again re apply the firmware update of DDKP1 or DDKP2 so that the warranty will get void.

Many of the Users ask us in the comments section on what is Rooting and what are its advantages.

What is Rooting and its Advantages:
Rooting is a process wherein the system files are provided

with the access by the third party applications due to which the customization becomes possible.

Rooting allows you to customize the phone with the help of custom ROMs and also allows you to make use of other apps which require the rooting access.

The only disadvantage is that the warranty gets void, though it can be regained by updating with any of the stock or default firmwares.

So, let’s check out on what are the list of Pre Requisites you need to follow before moving to the procedure.

Pre Requisites:

• Download respective Rooting packages for your Galaxy SL I9003 from the below mentioned links in your computer and extract the same.

Rooting Package for DDKP2

• Assuming that you have downloaded the Rooting package, you now need to backup all your data present in your phone so that just in case if the data gets wiped off or corrupted, the same can be restored easily. With the help of below mentioned tips, you can easily backup or restore the data.

Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manually
Text messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Phone Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Pictures, Music, Videos, Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,
Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Enable the USB debugging from the path Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging as shown in the below screen capture.

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• Close all tools in your computer like the Antivirus tools, KIES PC Suite and also the firewalls as these tools tend to interrupt the rooting process. Ensure that the device is left with the charge of minimum 60% so as to ensure that all the issues are sorted out.
• From extracted files, open the Odin executable file and turn Off your phone so as to enter your phone in the Download Mode. The Download mode mode can be entered by pressing  Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button.

Once the device is booted up in the Download Mode, connect the phone to the computer with the Original USB cable which you got at the time of purchase while keeping the Odin opened in the computer.

In the Odin, you will see that within a minute or two, the ID : COM section will turn yellow which will mean that all the drivers have been successfully installed and you are now ready to select the files.

If you want to Root your Galaxy SL on DDKP2 firmware then click on “PDA” to select the file “DDKP2-CFROOT-23-12-2011”.

• After selecting the files, ensure that all the other settings like “Re Partition” etc. are selected properly as mentioned in the below screen capture.
• Once you have selected the file and checked with all the settings, you can now proceed to click on “Start”. Once the process is over, the phone will be rebooted automatically. Please note that the device will take more than normal time to boot.

Users Facing Force Close Errors:
Just in case if you are facing force close errors then you need to turn off the phone to enter the phone in the recovery mode. You can enter into the recovery mode by pressing up on Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Once you enter into the recovery mode, choose the options Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now option.

So, that’s it you have now successfully rooted your phone, check you have a superuser app in your application list. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of Rooting as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

 

 

Source :

     http://androidword.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-sl-i9003-on.html