How to set up games in Samsung A3. How to enable mobile Internet on Samsung Galaxy A3. Hardware platform: processor, memory, speed
Despite the active promotion and advertising of expensive smartphones with sophisticated functions, the most popular are mid-range models. Now there are models that are in no way inferior to the flagships in terms of the quality of finishing the case with productive hardware and a reasonable price. One of these is the Samsung Galaxy A3 of the 2016 lineup. It boasts a metal body, bright screen, fast processor and long battery life.
Today I will tell you about one of the most interesting Samsung smartphones in Russia in the middle price segment. We are talking about Samsung Galaxy A3 2016. This device has stable sales and high popularity. The fact is that outwardly it resembles the flagship Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7, and costs less than 20,000 rubles. At the same time, metal and glass are used in the decoration of the case, and the user interface works without any thoughtfulness. The screen here is 4.7 inches. There is support for all modern wireless technologies, including 4G and NFC. The only thing missing is a fingerprint scanner.
Technical parameters Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
id = "sub0">Body materials: metal, glass
Network: EDGE / GPRS / GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE, Dual-SIM (one of the SIM card slots is combined with microSD), type of SIM cards nanoSIM
Operating system: Android 5.1.1, TouchWiz interface
CPU: 4-core Exynos 7578, frequency up to 1.5 GHz, graphics coprocessor Mali T720
Memory: 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in (10.7 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 128 GB
Display: Super AMOLED, 4.7 inches, 720x1280 pixels (312 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 4, with 2.5D effect
Camera: main 13 megapixels (f / 1.9), flash, Full HD video, front camera 5 megapixels (f / 1.9)
Communications: 802.11 b / g / n (2.4 GHz), NFC, Bluetooth: 4.1, USB 2.0, FM radio, LTE Cat 4, A-GPS / GLONASS
Battery: non-removable, 2300 mAh, video playback up to 14 hours, in 3G or LTE - up to 12 hours, talk time - up to 14 hours
Sensors: accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor
Dimensions, weight: 134.5x65.2x7.3 mm, weight - 132 grams
Package contents and first impressions
id = "sub1">Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 comes in a white thick cardboard box. The model name is printed on the front part, the main technical parameters on the back. There is no image of the gadget.
Inside, on a plastic substrate, the device itself is located - Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A310F. In addition to it, the kit includes:
USB charger adapter
Computer sync cable
Stereo headset with 3.5mm miniJack jack
SIM card tray clip
Instruction, warranty card
On sale you can find four types of case colors: black, white, gold, "rose gold". All colors look good. Each of them has a metallic sheen, shimmers in the sun. I had a black version at my disposal.
The 2016 Galaxy A3 fits snugly in your hand. The phone is quite compact by modern standards. The screen diagonal is 4.7 inches - the same as for the iPhone 6 / 6S. Galaxy A3 (2016) measures 134.5x65.2x7.3 mm and weighs 132 grams.
Wearing the device in the pockets of tight-fitting clothes can be done without any problems. I did not notice any inconveniences. The smartphone can be operated with one hand. In the settings, you can activate a special mode that allows you to reach with the thumb of one hand to the corners of the display diagonally. In some cases, this can come in handy.
Design and appearance
id = "sub2">The appearance of the Galaxy A3 (2016) almost completely copies the flagship model Galaxy S6. There is also a metal case, in which glass covers not only the screen, but also the back panel. The glass has a slight curvature, the so-called 2.5D effect, which is a kind of fashion trend of recent times. The glass itself is Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The glossy surfaces have an oleophobic coating. For this reason, fingerprints, dust and dirt do not stand out much. On models in white, pink and bronze, prints are almost invisible. In black, they are noticeable.
A frame is made of steel, passing along the entire contour of the apparatus. There are small notches on the sides. The metal had a positive effect on the overall perception of the device. The body is monolithic, looks solid and reliable. The assembly is of high quality.
On the front, you can see a large 4.7-inch SuperAMOLED screen. Above it is the earpiece, front 5 Mpix camera, light and proximity sensors, as well as the manufacturer's logo. There are two touch buttons and one hardware room under the display.
The volume rocker is located on the left side, the power key and slots for two SIM cards of the nanoSIM type. Interestingly, in addition to a SIM card, you can insert a microSD memory card into the top slot. Large-capacity cards are supported - up to 128 GB.
The microphone, microUSB connector and 3.5mm audio jack can be seen at the bottom. An additional microphone is also located on the upper end of the device.
Also at the bottom is a speaker for external calls and sound playback. I would rate the sound as a four. Even at an average level, you can hear the call well, even if the phone is in clothes. Nevertheless, the smartphone is far from super-quality and surround sound.
On the back you can see a 13 Mpix camera lens with autofocus and LED flash. The lens protrudes 2-3 mm relative to the plane of the smartphone itself.
The battery is located inside the case. It is not removable.
During the test, I did not find any external defects. The impressions are extremely positive. It looks like a real flagship. The smartphone is assembled at a Samsung plant in Vietnam.
Screen. Graphic capabilities
id = "sub3">I really liked the display of the 2016 Galaxy A3. It is bright, contrasting, images and fonts are very smooth, without roughness, the black color is very deep. The viewing angles are maximum, the colors do not change when tilted.
It uses a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. Resolution 1720x1280 pixels (312 ppi). From above it is covered with durable Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with 2.5D effect, that is, the edges of the display are slightly rounded.
This is one of the best screens in its class. Retina screen on iPhone 6s with the same diagonal has a comparable resolution - 1334x750 pixels. At the same time, the quality of the screen in A3 2016 is better in many aspects, the picture is livelier and brighter.
Thanks to the "Adaptive" option, the user can significantly reduce the strain on their eyes. The device analyzes the level of illumination around and, depending on the conditions, sets the contrast, brightness, plus adjusts the colors on the screen. In addition, there is an opportunity to use the color settings "Movie AMOLED", "Photo AMOLED", "main".
The screen looks great in the sun. I did not notice any problems with reading the information.
The sensitivity of the display is 10 points out of 10. All clicks are processed correctly and clearly. The 2016 Samsung Galaxy A3 supports gloved control - a hot option for the cold season.
During testing, I did not find any flaws in the screen. I liked everything, especially the picture. She is alive and vibrant.
Hardware platform: processor, memory, speed
id = "sub4">The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is powered by Samsung's 64-bit Exynos 7578 chip with a quad-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz per core. It is made using 28 nm technology. Used graphics Mali T720. RAM 1.5 GB. The built-in memory in the device is 16 GB (10.7 GB is available to the user), removable media microSD up to 128 GB are supported.
Overall, the performance of the smartphone is good. The interface works smoothly, the browser works without brakes even when opening heavy pages. The processor hardly heats up when loaded with productive games. Heating is noticeable only with active use of LTE in the area around the camera.
The advantages include the low power consumption of the Samsung chip. This has the most positive effect on battery life. The smartphone lasts longer than its competitors.
Summarizing, I can say that the characteristics are fully consistent with the positioning. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a typical midrange or slightly higher. Social networks, videos, music, games - all this will work without stress. For young people who love beautiful gadgets, but are not ready to pay a lot, the device will be to their liking.
Communication capabilities
id = "sub5">The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G / 3G and 4G cat. 6 on Russian frequencies, confidently receives the signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason. The quality of signal reception raises no objections, the device confidently maintains communication in rooms and does not lose signal in areas of poor reception (tested on MegaFon, MTS, Tele2 networks). Talking on the phone is comfortable. The speaker has a good volume reserve, and the interlocutors did not complain about poor audibility during testing.
The device can work with all modern wireless networks. Among them are single-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. There is a built-in LTE modem. All modules work quickly and smoothly. The device also has NFC support.
Connection to a computer is carried out using a USB 2.0 connector. Additional communication means include GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS (standard Google Maps is built into the smartphone). The radius of navigation error during testing is about 3 meters, which is very small. The gadget does an excellent job of being a navigator.
Battery. Duration of work
id = "sub6">The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has a 2300mAh Li-ion battery. In testing conditions, with the number of calls 35-40 minutes a day, browsing the Internet for about 2 hours via 4G, listening to an mp3 player through a headset for about 2 hours a day, the device worked for two days. When watching a video, the smartphone worked for 13 hours, in navigator mode - about 5 hours.
If we take averaged data, the device can work from 2 to 3 days. In terms of autonomy, the device differs from the vast majority of Android smartphones for the better. For me personally, battery life matters a lot, and the Galaxy A3 was a pleasant surprise.
In addition, there is a power saving mode, when the backlight of the screen is limited, the frequency of the processor. In this scenario, the operating time will increase by at least 20%. There is an extreme (maximum) power saving mode. In this case, the screen displays only white and gray colors, all applications except for telephone communications, SMS, calendar and alarms are disabled.
The rechargeable battery is charged in a little less than 2 hours when powered from the contact network.
User interface and operating system
id = "sub7">Currently Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) comes with Android 5.1.1 firmware with TouchWiz user interface. The software can be “over the air”. Since May 2016, the model has received an update to Android 6. This is a big plus.
As for the appearance of the shell, the interface is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and other Korean devices in 2016. All proprietary Samsung programs are available, including S Health for monitoring physical activity and health, S Voice, support for gestures, KNOX - for separating data into personal and work, etc. Missing apps can be downloaded from Samsung App Store and Google Play.
Unlike the Galaxy S models, it has a built-in FM radio, which is a plus. The non-removable Office and Skype package is also preinstalled, but Kaspersky can be uninstalled before it starts eating up already limited system resources and draining the battery.
Camera. Photo and video capabilities
id = "sub8">The 2016 Galaxy A3 has a 13MP camera. The picture quality is good. The camera interface is made in the traditional Samsung style. There are many settings and preset modes, including self-portrait, panorama, night, continuous shooting, HDR (maximum for 8 megapixels) and GIF animation.
For example, Two-Sided Shooting allows you to take photos using both cameras at the same time. As for the rest of the settings, the automatic contrast allows you to achieve good image quality on a bright sunny day. Manual ISO settings are 50, 100, 200, 400, 800. The following shooting modes are available: single shot, smile detection, continuous, panorama, vintage, portrait, landscape, night mode, sports, indoor, beach / snow, sunset, dawn, autumn colors, fireworks, text, dusk, against the light.
The phone supports video recording in mpeg4 format for maximum resolution, and in the settings you can specify whether the video will be recorded with or without sound. All settings are comparable to those for photos, but the resolution of the clips is different, plus the effects are supported. The camera can shoot videos with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, there are also 1280x720, 720x480 pixels (30 frames), or a resolution of 640x480 pixels (30 frames). Two additional resolutions - 320x240 and 176x144 pixels.
The video recorded is not bad. It looks great on a phone screen, and it looks good on a computer.
The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels. It is quite light-sensitive (f / 1.9), but lacks autofocus. The pictures are of decent quality under good lighting conditions. In difficult conditions, the camera is not perfect.
Outcomes
id = "sub9">Samsung Galaxy A3 of the 2016 lineup left purely positive emotions. Perhaps there is everything a consumer needs here. The device is fast enough, functional, has a stylish appearance, bright and colorful screen. The battery life was a pleasant surprise - with an average mode of use, it is possible to achieve 3 days without recharging.
Of the minuses, if I find fault, I can note the absence of a fingerprint scanner, as well as a combined slot for one SIM card and a microSD memory card. Despite 1.5 GB of RAM, I didn't notice any slowness in the interface. Of course, graphics-intensive games will not work correctly here, but other applications will do without problems.
For young people who love beautiful gadgets, but are not ready to pay a lot, the device will be to their liking.
Advantages
Great appearance
High-quality assembly
Good screen
LTE cat support. 6
Support for two SIM cards
Excellent autonomy
disadvantages
High risk of breaking glass body parts if dropped
Combined slot for one SIM card and memory card
No fingerprint sensor
On the day of publication of this test review, you could buy a Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310) at a price of 18,990 rubles.
The editors of the project site expresses gratitude to the MMI online store for the opportunity to organize testing of equipment.
The Galaxy A3 smartphone is the "brother" of the flagships Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, referring to a simpler version and sporting a modern metal-glass body.
If you became its owner, then, for sure, you want to know how to set up a Samsung Galaxy A3 phone.
This article will help all unknowing users figure out how to properly set up a smartphone. And with this step-by-step instructions will help you.
Preparation
Since Samsung Galaxy A3 is equipped with a removable battery, it will need to be installed in the device. Then press the power button on the end of the phone. Voila, the smartphone has turned on.
The configuration process begins. First, you will be prompted to select the system language. Then you will receive an offer to connect to Wi-Fi (here you will need to enter an access code).
After that, the date / time is set in automatic mode (this can be done manually by clicking the necessary parameters on each of the fields).
How to add a Google account
After the preparatory moments, you can log into an existing account or create a Google account by clicking the corresponding button.
If you already have Google, just enter your email / password from it. You can create a backup that will be linked to your account by checking the box for permission.
- To enable reading the location for data collection, check the first box.
- To be able to use location tracking for the Google searches option, check the second item.
In photonic mode, the smartphone will independently install applications that were purchased earlier and were linked to the existing Google account.
Samsung account settings
Creating Samsung accounts has a lot of similarities with creating HTC accounts. Why is this necessary?
This setting allows you to have access to offers and information from the manufacturer.
To customize your phone, pull down the information area tray from the top.
After that, you will see the Samsung settings in the upper area, if they are missing, then click "settings", which are in the notification area.
Scroll down to find "accounts". Select "Samsung account" from the list and make settings.
- "Create an account" ("Enter an existing one" - if you already have one).
- Choose a country.
- Accept the terms.
- After reading the privacy policy, you confirm your choice.
- Enter your email / password / date of birth / zip code.
- Go to the mail, confirm the registration.
If there is no email associated with the phone, you will be prompted to create it.
After activating a Samsung account, the user receives a variety of additional benefits - Music Hub Cha On, Bada Auth For Android, Samsung Dive, and so on.
On the account page, you can quickly set up your account from Exchange, Skype, Facebook, Linkedln, and you don't need any additional setup.
At the same time, it remains possible to connect from various servers of other accounts.
Setting up Google Play
By launching the application that contains your magazines, music, books, applications, films, you accept the terms. In the "menu" select "my applications" and view or update that received a new version.
In "accounts" select the one that you need to install applications on Google Play. In the "settings" you can set options for received notifications, set the PIN code for security and much more.
"In wishes" - various products from Google Play are added, which you can install in the future. In the "help" you can find out everything about the service.
That's basically all, nothing complicated. Now you know how to set up Samsung A3.
Moreover, the above tips will help not only Galaxy S3 owners, but also all novice users who are just starting to get acquainted with the Android system.
Option 1
1. First, turn off the phone2. Press the buttons for a while
3. When we see the icon with a green robot or logo Samsung stop pressing buttons
4.select Wipe Data / Factory Reset and confirm
6. Finally, select the reboot system now item to reboot
7. After the gadget restarts, the reset is completed
Option 2
1. Open the item Phone settings2. Next menu item Recovery and reset
3. After tapping on Reset settings
4. Press the Reset button and agree to the destruction of personal data
5. The reset process can be considered complete after the gadget restarts
Samsung Galaxy A3 Factory Reset
Attention!
- After performing a hard reset, all your personal data and applications that are in the memory of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) will be deleted.
- Videos or images for some actions may not exactly match your phone model.
- In order for a hard reset to be completed, the battery needs to be charged 80%.
Like any other surprise that can happen at the wrong moment, a gadget that is blocked causes its owner not the most pleasant emotions. However, it is important to understand that a block is a serious response that an electronic organism gives out for no reason. If an antivirus is not installed on the gadget, then picking up something harmful from the Internet is as easy as shelling pears. Plus, users often do not show much pickiness in the software, installing various questionable programs. Plus, it also happens that certain elements of the software simply conflict with each other. It happens that the most banal and simple thing becomes the reason for blocking: a forgotten Galaxy A3 pattern or a password that was entered "at random". Several such attempts may render the device unusable. Then only such a thing as hard reset Galaxy A3 can unlock the device. This is what specialized portals or advanced users call factory reset, which is an unsafe procedure. Of course, you may not fully understand what a reset is. However, everyone who knows about electronics knows what formatting is. The severity of actions here will be similar.
Hard reset kills all user information, content, contacts, software, games, media and all other entertainment. There will be nothing left. Therefore, you should not rush to start returning your gadget to its original factory settings when you have not made any copies.
As a rule, the information reserve is created by means of portable media. These can be flash cards with a large amount of memory, USB hard drives with a large capacity, a stationary machine. However, they are not always available and free. While file storages on the Internet are always available, and there are a huge variety of them: Apple cloud, Samsung. Dropbox, Yandex disk. You can safely store a spare copy of your information there.
Now let's get down to the direct algorithm.
First way to hard reset Samsung Galaxy A3:
We start working from the "Settings" directory;Here we find such an action as "Backup, reset". It should be located in the general list.
An additional window opens, which will be called "Reset all settings".
There will be a "Reset device" function.
At the end, you need to run the "Delete all" action. As a result, you will get an almost completely renewed device, which is ready to work again.
Another method may also be necessary, which is recognized as more stringent. Therefore, you need to carefully study what is written in the instructions below, so as not to make mistakes in pressing, and not to resort to pressing the keys clearly in turn. Otherwise, you may not be able to achieve a hard reset.
Second way to hard reset Samsung Galaxy A3. May be useful in case of a forgotten pattern
De-energize the device. You can do this forcibly by removing the battery and putting it back.Press and hold three keys: "Volume", "Power", and "Home" (center key).
The Android logo has appeared, you can release the buttons and wait for the "Android system recovery" directory to appear.
Here you need to select the action "wipe data / factory reset", which you need to activate with the power button.
After that there should be an action "Yes - delete all user data" and its activation.
