Activating 3G of Smart for Smart Phones

When I used my smart sim card, the settings for mobile network or 3G are complete and properly working.

Activating 3G of Globe for Galaxy Tab

 
Maybe some globe users can't use the 3G services here in Philippines probably because they don't have correct Mobile Network Settings.

To activate 3G of globe in Galaxy Tab 7", here are the following steps:
1. Go to main screen.
2. Click the word "Applications" - that is in the lower middle of the screen.
3. Look for the "Settings" application and click it.
4. Click the "Wireless and Network" - you can easily see it.
5. Click the "Mobile Networks".
6. Click "Access Point Names".
7. Click the first button at the bottom.
8. Choose "New APN" in order to edit the access point.  You should change the following with the correct input:
Name -> myGlobe Internet
APN -> http.globe.com.ph
Proxy, Port, User name, Password, Server, MMSC, MMS proxy, MMS port -> not set - meaning you don't have to add anything to it.
MCC -> 515
MNC -> 02
Authentication Type -> None
APN type -> internet
9. Save the changes by click the first button at the bottom.
10. Go back to Mobile network settings.
11. Check the "Use packet data" - You should see a symbol of 3G at the upper right that blinks.

Make sure you deactivated your roaming so that you can enjoy your internet.

Android 4.0.4 ~ Ice Cream Sandwich

From Android 4.0.3, I now have 4.0.4 for my galaxy note. I'm glad Samsung considers galaxy note users for software upgrade. I had a hard time upgrading my phone. It's always error. Probably because our internet is unstable or I used my phone while upgrading. I tried more than 10 times. I tried both wi-fi and Samsung Skies. Also, I changed my sim card which I used for 4.0.3 upgrade. It was only successful after I changed my sim and I used Samsung Skies for the upgrade. I received a notification for upgrade last Tuesday morning, but we didn't have electricity that time due to heavy rains.

Watching SNSD's music video on the "Video Player"

Pop Up Play of the video while texting/doing other apps

There are two major features for Android 4.0.4. First one is the Pop Up Play. It can be founded on the Galaxy S III. Pop Up Play is so cool. Second is the signature unlock. It will allow users to unlock their galaxy note using signatures via S-Pen Stylus.

Sign to Unlock

Other changes:

The upgrade also fixed the bug for Text-To-Speech Output for message. It didn't work properly when I had Android 4.0.3. It is good thing to know who is the sender of the message immediately without looking your phone because you will know whether the message you received is very important or other way around.

Android 4.0 ~ Ice Cream Sandwich

I read that Samsung will release Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream sandwich, last March. I am excited to have it since it is the latest operating system of Android. I am also glad because Samsung will provide this update to galaxy note. It said that the software package offers exclusive S Pen applications, enhanced multimedia features, and an Android 4.0 upgrade. After waiting for almost 3 months, the official software package is finally available. It is about 370+MB. At first try, the download is not successful. I don't know why, but probably because our wifi was not stable last night. However, I was able to make it. I saw great differences from gingerbread to ice cream sandwich. You can watch the video below.

Comparison between the Gingerbread (Left side) and Ice Cream Sandwich (Right Side)

  

 

  

 

Screenshot of Home Screen 

Face Unlock is available in Ice Cream Sandwich.

Ice Cream Sandwich Screen Shots