15 Hidden Samsung Galaxy S3 Features

Samsung Galaxy S3 is packed full of hidden features that provide premium.

Some of the best features of Galaxy S3 hidden in menus and settings, and this guide will show you how to get more from the Galaxy S3 without having to spend money on applications or accessories.

For users who need to do more, we have a long list of accessories Galaxy S3, which extends the usefulness of the popular smartphone.

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Here are 15 of the lesser known features Samsung Galaxy S3 we found while using the popular iPhone 5 competitor in the last few months.

Startup mode

Samsung Galaxy has a convenient mode starter, which allows owners of smartphones first time to use a simpler interface, without giving up the benefits of smartphone applications and access to information. With starter mode is enabled, users can access smartphone settings and frequently used functions directly from the home screen.


To turn on Starter mode on the Galaxy S3, Go to Settings -> Home screen mode -> Choose Starter mode -> Tap Apply.

Keep the Galaxy S3 Display On
The Samsung Galaxy S3 can sense when you are looking at it and keep the display active even if you aren’t touching it. This is great when looking at long items, sharing photos or just keeping the screen active when you don’t need to touch it.

To turn on Smart Stay go to Settings -> Display – Smart stay. The Galaxy S3 will show a small icon on the screen when it detects your eyes and will keep the display active.

Fast Camera Access
If you need to get the camera up and ready to take a photo as fast as possible you can turn on a setting that lets you open the camera by holding the screen with a finger and rotating the Galaxy S3.

To do this, Go to Settings -> Lock screen -> lock screen options -> Camera quick access. Now, when the lock screen is on, tap and hold ont eh screen and rotate from portrait to landscape mode to launch the camera.

Double Tap to the Top
If you are sick of scrolling to the top of the built in mail and messages apps or other lists on the Galaxy S3, turn on double tap to top. This handy feature senses two taps on the top of the Galaxy S3 and it will jump to the top. This is similar to how iPhone users can tap on the clock to jump to the top of a list.