Each new gadget brings us not only a lot of new impressions and conveniences, but also new questions. If you have recently switched to smartphones from this manufacturer, then the questions are completely justified. But if you have already used phones from the South Korean company Samsung, there should be fewer such questions. After all, it has long been known that when creating a fresh model, this developer does not seek to reinvent the wheel - he uses long-proven mechanics and combinations, this also applies to screenshots. We'll tell you how to do it on the Samsung Galaxy J3 below.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J3

Taking a screenshot is extremely simple. To do this you need:

1. Display the image that you would like to screenshot.
2. Then simultaneously press the Power button (this button is located on the side of the phone and is responsible for turning the phone off/on) and the mechanical Home button (it is located under the screen).
3. Press and hold these two buttons until you hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and the animation of the photo. If your phone is in silent mode, focus only on the animation - it simulates an instant flash and frames the screen with a white frame for a second.
4. The screenshot is taken - you are beautiful!

An alternative way to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J3

For Galaxy J line phones, there is another way to take a screenshot.

1. In the Gestures settings, enable the “Screen capture by gesture” function.
2. Display the image you want to screenshot.
3. Then slide the edge of your palm from one edge of your phone screen to the other.
4. If everything went well, you will see a characteristic animation or shutter sound, and the “Screenshot taken” icon will appear on the top notification bar.

The screen itself will be saved in the smartphone gallery.

Video: taking a screenshot on a Samsung smartphone

You may not be able to take a screenshot the first time. Do not despair. A few minutes of practice, a couple of dozen attempts - and you will become a master of instant screenshots.

How to disable fast charging on Samsung Galaxy (S7, S8, S9 and any other model)? Why do you need to disable and enable fast charging?

Everyone likes their devices to charge quickly, right? That's why so-called fast charging technology is so popular - at the moment, almost every phone manufacturer has its own version of it. However, in some cases, fast charging may not be the best solution.

Luckily, Samsung understands the need to disable this option at work, and there is a way to do this on Galaxy devices running Marshmallow (and other versions of Android), such as the S9, S8, S7/Edge, S6 Edge+, S6 and Note 5.

Now that you know why you should enable or disable fast charging on Samsung, let's look at how you can do it. The good news is it's incredibly easy and you're just a few taps away from success.

For this tutorial, I'm using a Galaxy S7 Edge, but the process is pretty much the same for all Galaxy devices - just keep in mind that if the device doesn't have wireless charging, the menu may look slightly different.

1. The first thing to do is go to the Settings menu by pulling down the notification bar and tapping the cog icon in the top right corner.

2. Scroll down the menu until you see the “Optimization” option. Click on it.

4. Now go to the bottom of this menu. Depending on the device, there are one or two options: “Fast charging” and “Fast wireless charging”. Toggling the slider to the right of any option turns it on/off.

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It's especially nice that Samsung has separated these options so you can choose to continue fast charging via cable but disable that feature for wireless charging, or vice versa. As you wish.

And this isn't the first time something has interfered with fast charging. The Google Pixel turns off fast charging when the phone's internal temperature crosses a certain threshold.

In my time with the Galaxy S8 Plus, I noticed a significant difference in how quickly it charged if I used the battery at the same time. But it didn't dawn on me that fast charging doesn't actually work when the screen is on or the phone is in use.

In this case, if you need to quickly charge your Galaxy S8 before heading out on the road or going for a walk, it's better to turn it on and leave it alone for a while.

Almost every user from time to time has the desire or need to take a screenshot of the screen. Sometimes you want to immortalize a triumphant victory in a game or just a beautiful moment. More often, the need for a screenshot is explained by the need to show, prove, or give an example. Not everyone has the time to thoroughly study the instructions, and installing additional software is troublesome and sometimes not safe. Therefore, we offer you a couple of elementary options for achieving your goal.

First way to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy:

Happy owners of Apple tablets have known this method for a long time. To take a screenshot, just press two buttons simultaneously - “ Nutrition"(yes, power buttons, you read that right) and " Volume down" The device will notify you with a sound signal that the photo has already been safely placed in the smartphone gallery.

The second (original) way to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy:

Despite the simplicity of the first option of taking a screenshot, there will always be restless Samsung Galaxy owners who will be drawn to experiments. We welcome a creative approach to solving a problem and offer an option using gestures. Of course, for this it is necessary, first of all, to include in the menu the appropriate operating mode of the smartphone “ Palm screenshot" And after that, you can take a screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy by simply swiping the edge of your palm across the screen from left to right or right to left.

To get the full benefit from a tablet or phone Samsung Galaxy a3, duo, j1, a5, j3, j5, j2, grand prime, la fleur, j5, c4, j1 mini and others, you need to connect to the Internet.

You can get it via Wi-Fi or use mobile Internet (such as 3g, 4g). The connection is established in the Android settings.

Using WiFi is a great way to reduce packet data consumption (3G/4G LTE).

Mobile Internet is still expensive and most often limited, although the speed is quite decent.

A Samsung phone with Android OS can also be configured to distribute the Internet, even if you receive it via Wi-Fi.

Then you just need to turn on modem mode. A very useful function where there is no router, but there are many people who want to surf the Internet.

How to turn on the Internet on a Samsung Galaxy via Wi-Fi

To connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi at home, at work, at school or at your favorite cafe with friends, follow the instructions below.

1. Click on the icon in the application menu.
2. Go to the "Settings" section.
3. Select "Wi-Fi".
4. Turn on the Wi-Fi connection using the On switch.
5. Select the network you want to sign in to.
6. Enter your password (if required).
7. Click the "Connect" button.

How to enable mobile internet on Samsung Galaxy

I am writing about devices running on Android, and since there are many versions, the names or path leading to the settings may differ slightly from each other.

This is due to the different nomenclature used depending on the Android version.

NOTE: mobile Internet settings depend more on the operator used, of which there are many today (Megafon, Rostelecom, Kyivstar) and most of them have automatic settings sent as SMS.

Contact your operator and he will send you an SMS with automatic setup of mobile Internet (if you have not received it yet).

To manually configure, turn on the phone and wait for the network icon to appear, unless, of course, a SIM card is installed.

The icon may immediately indicate data transmission, the symbol H, E, 3G, 4G, or only 2G (2G Internet is slower and less efficient when used).

Flight mode (offline mode) must be disabled, and the service itself must be activated by the mobile network operator.

Once this is done, within a few seconds the Internet will be available and the H, 3G, etc. symbol will probably appear.

If the Internet does not work, check whether the access point is registered correctly (it is known only to the operator) and whether it is blocking access to data, for example, Android Firewall, McAfee, Avast, etc.

You can also call the operator and ask if there are any problems with the data networks.

Restart your phone/tablet: turn off - turn on + remove the battery for a while or press the power off button (in case of a non-removable battery)

P. S. There are interesting programs for monitoring transmission: 3G Watchdog, Extended traffic counter, Traffic Counter Pro, NetCounter, mobile counter.

P. S2. With a subscription or a good tariff in some networks, after crossing the data transfer, you do not need to pay additionally after using the Internet limit, but then it will work at a very poor speed. Good luck.

The new flagship of the Korean giant is an excellent smartphone, but in order for it to work even better, fine tuning of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is desirable. Today we will talk about how this can be done, what secrets and pitfalls there are.

Android 7.0 Nougat installed on the device (UPD: currently updated to Android 8, and an update to 9.0 Pie is expected in 2019) in combination with the proprietary TouchWiz shell is fraught with many “secret options” that many users are not even aware of.

Maximum performance or high definition

Where to look: “Settings” -> “Display” -> “Screen resolution”.

The ability to change the effective screen resolution is one of the key features of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, but not everyone uses it in practice. By default it is FHD+ (2220×1080 pixels, average value).

If you want to increase the speed of your smartphone and, at the same time, increase the operating time on a single charge, it is recommended to set the minimum value to HD+ (1480x720 pixels). True, the picture on the screen will be approximately the same as on the “old” Galaxy Note 2.

If you want to see the clearest picture, then feel free to set the screen resolution to “maximum” - WQHD+ (2960x1440 pixels). After moving the slider to the desired value, click the “Apply” button.

Use the entire available screen surface

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Display” -> “Full screen applications”.

As you know, the “eighth galaxy” lost the hardware “Home” button and the touch buttons on the sides of it. Now they have become on-screen and are usually located on a strip at the bottom of the display. If you want to make the most of the available flat surface of the Galaxy S8's luxurious 5.8-inch screen, you'll need to allow selected apps to run in full screen.

Just keep in mind that not all applications can work correctly in this mode yet. For example, users complain about Dark Sky crashing.

Skip the lock screen

Where to look: Settings > Display > Navigation Bar. Enable Home Button and Smart Lock Unlock

Unlocking your smartphone using a fingerprint scanner certainly makes working with your smartphone safer, but it is not always necessary. For example, if you are at home and, of course, trust your family members. You just need to add your location to the list of trusted places.

If you haven’t configured even this, there is a chance to wake up your smartphone due to the fact that its touch display can recognize not only the touches themselves, but also the pressing force. All you have to do is press hard on the on-screen Home button.

Return button with application listing

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Applications” -> “Show application button” (or hide)

By default, on the Samsung Galaxy S8 you need to swipe up or down on the screen to open the app listing. However, if you wish, you can still activate the app list button (see description above).

Activating multi-window mode

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Advanced features” -> “Multi-window”.

Starting with Android 7.0 Nougat, support for multi-window mode has become a built-in feature of this operating system, but it is disabled by default on the Galaxy S8 (while Samsung has its own implementation, available since time immemorial on Galaxy Note smartphones).

However, if you wish, you can always activate this option (see above).

Fingerprint scanner as trackpad

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Additional features” -> “Fingerprint sensor gestures”.

Despite the rather inconvenient location of the fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, it can be used to greatly facilitate smartphone control by activating special gestures. Essentially, the fingerprint sensor will work in this mode as a primitive trackpad.

• Swiping down opens the notification panel;
• Swiping up activates Samsung Pay.

Customizing the Always On Display screen for yourself

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Lock screen and security” -> “Always On Display”.

The ability to display a variety of useful information on the smartphone screen called Always On Display became a feature of Samsung flagships last year. The new Galaxy S8 is no exception in this regard.

However, not everyone knows that if desired, this screen can be customized, and the option can be completely disabled in order to save battery power (after all, it consumes a little energy).

Turn off notifications at certain Do Not Disturb times

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Sounds and vibration” -> “Do not disturb”.

By default, the Galaxy S8 displays notifications using lights and sounds. However, what is useful during the day can be quite annoying at night. You can, for example, turn off WiFi and mobile data on your smartphone, or you can simply activate the “Do Not Disturb” mode (it has a number of settings).

Disable frames for application icons

Where to look:“Settings” -> “Display” -> “Icons”.