How to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy S

We show you how to factory reset the Samsung Galaxy S to clear all data and restore its original settings

The Samsung Galaxy S is highly customizable and you have been hard at work tweaking it to your liking, but now the fun is over and you want to return it to its factory settings again. Here, we show you how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy S with step by step instructions.
Please note that all data will be deleted from the Samsung Galaxy S as a result of this procedure. This process does NOT delete data stored on the microSD card. We recommend backing up all of your personal data before proceeding.
First, try this:

1. From the main home screen, tap menu
2. Tap Settings, then Privacy
3. Tap Factory data reset
4. Tap Reset phone
5. Enter your password, then tap Yes to confirm

If that doesn't work, or if your phone is frozen:

1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Galaxy S is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If you selected YES, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the Samsung Galaxy S. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

»»  READMORE...

How to configure call filtering on the Samsung Galaxy S - Know Your Cell

How to configure call filtering on the Samsung Galaxy S

We show you how to regain control over your incoming calls and automatically send the ones you don't want to voicemail

Samsung's Galaxy S features a 4-inch super-AMOLED display, a 1GHz processor and Android 2.1

There's always that handful of people that, if given the option, we would rather not talk to on most occasions.
Sure you can typically "ignore" their calls and kick them to voicemail, but many folks are able to tell when a call has been screened manually. As a result, you're inevitably going to end up with some hurt feelings on the other end of the line.
But what if you could determine whose calls ring through and whose don't? If someone's call always goes straight to voicemail, he or she will likely think your phone is off or outside the service area.
The Android operating system has a nifty feature built-in, albeit somewhat hidden, that allows you just such freedoms.
In this guide, we'll show you how to gain a little more control over your incoming calls on a contact-by-contact basis.

1. Open your contact list
2. Scroll until you find the contact that you'd like to send straight to voicemail, and tap to open the contact
3. Near the bottom of the contact page, find and tap on the Send to voicemail option
   1. A pop-up will appear asking if you're sure you want to enable this feature.
4. Tap OK

And you're done! You can do this to as many contacts as you choose and now, only the people you want to be able to reach you directly will have that power.
Bonus tip: Do you have a pesky telemarketer who doesn't get the hint? Save the number in your phone strictly for these purposes and cut stress in half!

»»  READMORE...

How to configure call filtering on the Samsung Galaxy S - Know Your Cell

How to configure call filtering on the Samsung Galaxy S

We show you how to regain control over your incoming calls and automatically send the ones you don't want to voicemail

Samsung's Galaxy S features a 4-inch super-AMOLED display, a 1GHz processor and Android 2.1

There's always that handful of people that, if given the option, we would rather not talk to on most occasions.
Sure you can typically "ignore" their calls and kick them to voicemail, but many folks are able to tell when a call has been screened manually. As a result, you're inevitably going to end up with some hurt feelings on the other end of the line.
But what if you could determine whose calls ring through and whose don't? If someone's call always goes straight to voicemail, he or she will likely think your phone is off or outside the service area.
The Android operating system has a nifty feature built-in, albeit somewhat hidden, that allows you just such freedoms.
In this guide, we'll show you how to gain a little more control over your incoming calls on a contact-by-contact basis.

1. Open your contact list
2. Scroll until you find the contact that you'd like to send straight to voicemail, and tap to open the contact
3. Near the bottom of the contact page, find and tap on the Send to voicemail option
   1. A pop-up will appear asking if you're sure you want to enable this feature.
4. Tap OK

And you're done! You can do this to as many contacts as you choose and now, only the people you want to be able to reach you directly will have that power.
Bonus tip: Do you have a pesky telemarketer who doesn't get the hint? Save the number in your phone strictly for these purposes and cut stress in half!

»»  READMORE...

How to install ringtones on your Samsung Galaxy S - Know Your Cell

We show you how to install ringtones on your handset quickly and easily

 

The Samsung Galaxy S comes with, shall we say, an interesting selection of ringtones. While some people may find something usable amidst the pre-installed options, others might prefer a wider selection.
Luckily, it couldn't be easier to install ringtones on your Samsung Galaxy S.
In this guide, we show you exactly how it's done.
First, you'll need to find some ringtones you like. To make things as simple as possible, ensure your ringtones are DRM-free MP3 files. Also, they should typically be 30-seconds or less in length.
A good source for free ringtones is mobile9.com and high quality normal, ringing ringtones can be purchased from RCP Tones. You can also make your own ringtones using music you already own thanks to free audio editing software such as Audacity.
Once you have some great ringtones on your computer, you're ready to go:

1. Ensure your microSD card is in your Samsung Galaxy S, then connect it to your computer using the supplied USB cable
   1. If your Samsung Galaxy S does not mount automatically, touch the USB icon that appears in the menu bar at the top of the display, drag it down to expose the Android Notification Pane, then tap on USB Connected and select Mount (or Disk Drive)
2. Using a file explorer on your computer, navigate to the root folder (the main directory) of the memory card in your Samsung Galaxy S
3. Create a new folder called ringtones (some devices require a lowercase "r" so please name the new folder exactly as specified)
4. Now, simply copy all of the MP3 ringtones you want on your Samsung Galaxy S into the new ringtones folder

That's it! You can now unmount your Samsung Galaxy S and your ringtones will become available as options when changing your ringtone.

1. To set one of your new MP3s as your ringtone:
2. From the home screen, tap Menu then Settings
3. Tap Sound, then Phone ringtone
4. Scroll to the ringtone you want, select it and then tap OK

Enjoy.

»»  READMORE...

How to enjoy DVD and videos on your Samsung device

How to enjoy DVD and videos on your Samsung device

World's largest electronics company Samsung has produced a series of MP3/MP4 players and mobile phones. The highlights of Samsung devices are their entertainment functions especially music and videos, their design and advanced technology..

THE SAMSUNG Group is the world’s largest electronics company. It has produced a series of MP3/MP4 players and mobile phones. All of those products have attracted much more attention around the world for their beautiful design and full functions. In my personal view, the highlight of Samsung device is its entertainment function, especially music and videos.
Samsung Omnia support various music formats including MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, AMR. With an enormous 24GB of memory it can hold a lot of MP3 songs, take your entire music library with you wherever you go. Windows Media Player is another alternative for storing and playing all of your multimedia content on the go. Benefit from the familiar layout and the ability to sync with your personal computer (PC), you may easy access to your full music library. Also equipped with an FM radio the Samsung Omnia gives you access to entertainment, news and other information anytime, anywhere.
For videos, it is a best video recorder, movie maker and video player.
It record all those precious moments and create home made videos with professional looking quality directly onto your phone. After you have captured the excitement of movement and sound in VHS quality video, you may edit your favourite scenes using the advanced video editor. Access features such as audio dubbing, live dubbing, subtitles, trim and merge videos, and also capture priceless images from the video. A sound track editor lets you lay various songs in the background; you’ll have those tools to create professional looking videos.
On the other hands, videos in many formats allow you to enjoy a true cinema experience in the palm of your hand. Benefit from the multi-format support including Divx, Xvid, H.263. WMV and MP4, you may watch your favourite videos in windscreen on a crisp 3.2 QVGA screen. With the massive 24GB of memory, you may carry up to 17 DVD quality movies around with you wherever you go to enjoy whilst travelling or when the kids are in the car.
Besides Samsung Omnia, you may also enjoy videos and music with other Samsung players. Samsung Memoir phone support various audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, MIDI and video format including MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV. The best video resolution is 240*400.

Samsung Behold support 3GP, MPEG4, ASF, Real One and WMV video formats. The best video resolution is 240*400. For audio files, it supports MP3, AMR and AAC formats.
Besides those smart phones, Samsung MP3 and MP4 player is music genius for you to enjoy music and movies. Samsung Q1, 8GB flash MP3 Player, enable you enjoy songs for four hours. It support MP3, WMA songs. Samsung S3 player can play audio, videos, text and even pictures. It also comes with 4GB of memory and DNSe sound engine for a superior surround sound experience. It supports MP3, Ogg , WMA and MPEG4 formats.
Enjoy movies with those Samsung device is a wonderful thing, but you may troubled when put movies into your Samsung device. Then I can give you an easy way to solve this problem, Nidesoft DVD to Samsung converter could help you to convert DVD movies into all Samsung portable devices with excellent quality. And Nidesoft video converter could help you to convert all format videos into your Samsung player. With those two software, you can get more videos and songs from DVD, Youtube, windows movie maker and all other videos.
First, I will introduce you how to get movies and songs from DVD. As this programme is easy to use, the whole process need only three steps to make things easier.

Step 1:   Insert the DVD disc into the DVD drive. Click the open DVD button, browse your computer, find the DVD folder of the movie, open it and select titles and chapters you want.

Step 2:   Click the “format” drop-down list and select format for your output files. If you want to get movies from DVD, here you may select “Samsung Video MPEG-4 (*.mp4)” format for your Samsung device and if you want to get music you may select“MP3 – MPEG Layer-3 Audio (*.mp3)” format.

Step 3:   Click the “convert” button and start the conversion. The conversion will complete in few minutes.

Tips: Rip official DVD movie is illegal, so make sure you are authorised before you rip them.
Then I will introduce you how to get videos into Samsung player with Nidesoft video converter. Nidesoft video converter is powerful software with full functions. It supports all the popular video and audio formats, thus you may convert videos into all the portable players with it.

Step 1:   Click “add” button to import your videos from your computer. Select the video files you want to convert. Also you may preview your video in the right window.
Step 2:   Click the “format” drop-down list and select the format for your Samsung player. You may choose video format for your Samsung player or audio format to get songs in your Samsung.
Step 3:   Click the “convert” button and start the conversion. The conversion will be completed in few minutes.
Ok, now you can just enjoy DVD movies and more videos with your Samsung player.

»»  READMORE...

Cool Free Ringtone Download - Windows Remixed (very cool!)

Get this on your phone for FREE | More free ringtones

»»  READMORE...

MSN Messenger Ringtone

Get this on your phone for FREE | Make your own free ringtones

»»  READMORE...

Tips - Getting the Most of your Omnia Cell Battery

Getting the Most of your Omnia Cell Battery

THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING BATTERY

You can't run from the beep of impending doom. Anyone who's used a cell phone for any length of time has experienced the low-battery warning. And true to Murphy's Law, the battery death knell always seems to sound in the middle of a conversation. Faced with a dying battery, you'll (at best) have to rush to the nearest power source. At worst, losing battery power in midchat will drive you to throw your phone out the window with a maniacal scream.

Prevention is the best medicine, so make sure you charge your phone every night and before you hit the road. But there's also an emergency cure or two.

1. Carry an extra battery
If you spend a lot of time out and about during business trips, you may not have a way to recharge your phone during the day. Even a car charger or a five-hour battery might not be able to beat a day of walking conference calls, interviews from the park, or emergency meetings from the airport lounge. That's why it's a good idea for business travelers to pack an extra battery, especially for phones with a high-resolution, battery-draining color screen.

Also, if you don't mind adding a little extra bulk to your handset, you can purchase (from your wireless provider) an extended battery, which increases your phone's talk and standby time performance.

2. Limit your camera/video use
Your handset's camera or videocam features may be fun and perhaps even useful. But they're also a heavy drain on your battery. If you're away from a power source, be sure to limit your use of these features. Otherwise, you may be in store for an unwelcome surprise in the middle of a conversation. Gaming and Web browsing also burn through your battery.

3. Buy a battery booster
Sometimes there's just no way around getting caught with a dying battery, but you do have one emergency option: a battery booster--think of it as a spare tire for your phone. These products plug into the bottom of your phone and provide you with about an hour of talk time (or 60 hours of standby time). As with the antenna boosters, we haven't tested these products, so we can't guarantee they'll work.
Battery boosters such as this one from Compact Power Systems can keep you talking for an hour or so after your juice runs out.

A popular brand is Compact Power Systems' Cellboost. When your phone's low-battery warning goes off, you can connect the booster to your handset to continue your conversation while the battery is charging. If your battery is completely dead, Cellboost's "quick charge" promises that you'll be able to make a call in about two minutes. Cellboost ($7) is compatible with many popular handset models, including offerings from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sanyo.

Cellboost is a disposable charger with a finite energy supply, but there are other options available, including hand-crank and solor-powered models. There's also a product that uses AAA batteries. See them all in our quick guide to emergency chargers.

For a different approach, check out the $25 Sidewinder Portable Power Cell Phone Charger. It has a hand crank, which is supposed to deliver extra juice to your handset. According to the company, two minutes of winding gives you about six minutes of talk time. Although it requires much more work on your part than the other products, the Sidewinder won't run out of power, so it's designed to be reliable whenever you need a quick boost.

»»  READMORE...

Tips - Getting the Most Out of Your Samsung Omnia

Getting the Most Out of Your Samsung Omnia

Along with better images, megapixel phones offer more memory. You can store up to 200 high-resolution images on the Nokia 7610, which means you'll have plenty of room for all the pictures you took on a weekend trip, for example. But when it comes time to move those images to your PC, you'll find yourself staring at unruly filenames, such as pic150704_2.jpg. Yes, you can rename your files in Windows, but this can be tedious if you're transferring dozens or even hundreds of pictures at a time.

Instead, change the default image name that the camera phone uses to store pictures. If you're going on a trip to New York and you know you'll be taking lots of pictures, you can change the camera's default image name to New York. Subsequent pictures will contain the filename New York 001, New York 002, and so forth. The following steps apply to the Nokia 7610, but the process is similar among other camera phones that offer this option:

In camera mode, click Options, then Settings.
Select Default Image Name.
Enter a new name, then click OK.

»»  READMORE...

Tips - Writing Mandarin in Omnia

Writing Mandarin in Omnia




To write in Mandarin for Omnia, you can use commercial software like Monster Chinese or Chinese CE Star.

But I personally have downloaded the sunglobe font and use zta4 keyboard for reading and writing Chinese.

Other than ZTA4 you can also try cootek's TouchPal 3.5 Chinese Edition. It has a hybrid mode, so you can write in English and Chinese, both with predictive text.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-332554.html

http://www.cootek.com/cnbbs/

»»  READMORE...

Tips - More tips for your Samsung Omnia

for lock screen after call established setting go to POWER/CALLING to config
Screen will be lock when call is made, 10sec later it will off LCD

by default the front panel buttons will wake up the device but u can set at BUTTONS/WAKE UP for any button or just power button
U can also set to lock when the device is woken up

Flashlight option is off by default, go to setting BUTTONS/FLASH LIGHT to enable it
Press and Hold Volume UP for ZOOM IN/OUT at any application
Press and Hold Volume DOWN for FLASH LIGHT
Press and Hold Reject Button for LOCK DEVICE

by default the device is set to AUTO ADJUST BRIGHTNESS u can set to manual instead.

»»  READMORE...

Tips - Useful Info for your Samsung Omnia or Samsung Instinct

You can press and hold the volume up hardware button and the screen will zoom in. Then you can scroll around the screen. Useful for surfing the Internet!

Then there's an option in settings that you can check. Then you can simply go to the Today screen, and press the volume down hardware button to turn on the flash (to use as flashlight).

Something strange happened to my Omnia/ Instinct too. I received the battery low notification, then later I realised that my phone was turned off, but the power was on. So I turned on the phone from the Wireless Manager but later it automatically turned off again.

»»  READMORE...