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How to Enable Auto Reject Call to Block Unwanted Callers number on your Samsung Galaxy S3

Thursday, April 23, 2015

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If you need to block unwanted calls on your Samsung Galaxy S3 you can simply set it by enabling the auto reject mode via your phones "call settings". This option lets you block an specific callers number that will be blacklisted as incoming call to your phone number. Yeah, too nice isnt it! block someone you wouldnt mind to talk like your boyfriend if he breaks you up. This is also good for people who loves to play hide and seek.  But dont ever block your wife, husband, mom, dad, family members or closest friends number or they might be worry about you when youre away.

To block a call from someones number you can simply set it by doing this steps.

From the Home screen, Tap on "Menu"
Tap on "Settings"
Tap "Call Settings"
Then select "Call Rejection"
Enable the “Auto Reject Mode”
Select “Auto Reject List”.
Here you will have the following options:
Enter a callers number: You can create a reject a call by entering a specific numbers
Choose from your contacts: Go into your contacts and choose a particular contacts numbers that you wish to reject or block.
Match criteria: you could also select Match criteria to further customize the automation, an option to search the number from log and can add to the block list.

Then Tap on "Save" your call rejection settings.

If you need to add more number to the rejection list, just repeat the above steps.
It displays as Unknown", you may then click the “Create” + button and type the number to add the numbers.You can also use the “Match Criteria” option to search the number from log and can add to the block list.
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How to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4 3 Jelly Bean Firmware

Monday, April 13, 2015

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The Exynos 5 octa-core variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) has received a new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Elite Recognized XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S4 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S4 I9500 (CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.zip)
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy S4. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.
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How to Adjust the Display Brightness on your Samsung Galaxy S3

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Your Samsung Galaxy S3 display brightness is already set to a default level that may look good, but not everyones users eyes can find it more refreshing. Just like if yourre indoors or in outdoors the screen brightness may differ from its environment, you may probably want to adjust the brightness away litle bit lower or higher level to suites your eyes visibility. 

You can easily change it by going to Settings > Display > Brightness and adjusting the slider until its set to an acceptable level.
You may also want to take advantage of the Automatic brightness option so that your Galaxy S3 will automatically become brighter when youre out in shade of the sunlight or dimmer when youre at home or under the moonlight.

Adjusting display brightness of the Samsung Galaxy S3
1) Tap "Menu"
2) Tap "Settings"
3) Tap "Display"
4) Adjust your desired screen brightness level or set to "Automatic"
In addition, some users suggestion if the display brightness way set to high will consume a lot of battery power, like if your constantly checking Facebook and Twitter throughout the day.
When it comes to save your battery life, setting the display brightness at low is a way better and last much longer before it drains.
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