Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 66: How to Connect NTFS USB Drives to Unrooted Galaxy Note 2

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rssPdbZDjdw" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ecn-usrk0zw/UzLnS4D8vSI/AAAAAAAAAvw/gaJ3pnqhCmE/s685/266.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Thank you William H. for pointing out the app Nexus Media Importer in the Google Play store.  This is the only app that I know of that lets you connect a NTFS formatted partition to an unrooted Samsung Galaxy Note 2.  However, it is not perfect.  You cannot write to the NTFS partition.  You can only read from it.  But as far as reading goes, it does it really well.  It is able to play high bitrate video no problem.  Another problem with this app however is when you restart your Galaxy Note 2, it seems to detect some kind of external drive and want to connect to it.  You'll have to cancel out of this whenever your restart your phone.  And when you connect any kind of external drive to your note 2 using the USB OTG cable, you will have to cancel out of this process.  Depending on your need to connect to a NTFS drive and read from it, these 2 problems may be anywhere from minor to major.  Also, the app is not free.  It is $2.99.

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Thank you William H. for pointing out the app Nexus Media Importer in the Google Play store.  This is the only app that I know of that let...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 65: Opt Out of HTML5 Trial on YouTube Desktop Site

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzV9G5IPO6s" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S4AveZvdFeU/UzLnSE9bsPI/AAAAAAAAAvg/leF-gTrysrI/s685/265.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> YouTube is slowly rolling out their HTML5 Desktop Site and enrolling users on a "HTML5 Trial".  It may mean good news for mobile devices as a whole, but not for the Note 2 as Flash works perfectly on the Note 2, and YouTube's HTML5 implementation is still a work in progress.  You will notice thick black borders and wrong aspect ratios when viewing videos more and more.  The solution for this is to disable the HTML5 trial, so that you are not enrolled in any unnecessary test at the cost of your YouTube viewing experience, until they have ironed out all the bugs.  To disable HTML5 Trial, you can set a cookie for each browser as needed by going to: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/html5">http://www.youtube.com/html5</a>

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YouTube is slowly rolling out their HTML5 Desktop Site and enrolling users on a "HTML5 Trial".  It may mean good news for mobile...

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Galaxy Note 2 Episode 64: Winter Use, Cheese/Sausage Stylus, Touch Gloves, S Pen Hidden Gestures

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ9Zvp-UUHg" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QaclU8aCDY0/UzLnR2SO-nI/AAAAAAAAAvY/kEnnyvrQVA8/s685/264.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Here are some winter usage tips for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The S Pen really comes in handy on days where it is too cold to take off gloves. You will realize that it is impossible to hit the back and menu buttons, so you will have to use the caret and less than symbol gestures when using the S Pen.  There are also undocumented secret gestures for the back and menu when using the S Pen that people have recently discovered on XDA.  I also discuss capacitive touch gloves, capacitive styli, and using individually wrapped string cheese sticks or sausages as a stylus.<br /> <br /> XDA thread where I read about hidden back and menu gestures for the S Pen: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106946&highlight=gesture">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106946&highlight=gesture</a>

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Here are some winter usage tips for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The S Pen really comes in handy on days where it is too cold to take off gl...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 63: How To Enable & Use Driving Mode

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REJa9DIDaVI" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wCwADTF1AaU/UzLnRkztcgI/AAAAAAAAAvs/yrE8weuuEIw/s685/263.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Driving mode offers many conveniences in the car, and in other selective environments as well.  If you want to use it, you should keep in mind it is a feature that needs to be selectively enabled and disabled appropriately. <br /> <br /> Driving mode can announce the name of the caller, read the content of a SMS text message, announce the number of emails received, and tell you the time of your alarm and scheduled meeting.  Here is an in-depth look at how to get the most out of driving mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

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Driving mode offers many conveniences in the car, and in other selective environments as well.  If you want to use it, you should keep in ...

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Galaxy Note 2 Things You May Not Know Episode 9: Games To Support External SD Data On Android 4.1?

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuxYD7Ys7Ps" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mo4pWobm4nA/UzLnq4EcejI/AAAAAAAAA0s/J0Xrt2XdZsA/s685/2w9.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> I downloaded "The Bard's Tale" and was surprised to find that this game does have the ability to store the 3.5GB additional downloaded data onto the External SD Card.  I believe it is doing this by using a workaround to a problem because the default implementation of automatically storing additional downloaded data is not implemented correctly for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and possibly all devices running Jelly Bean with an external microSDXC card slot (probably the Samsung Galaxy S3 as well).

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I downloaded "The Bard's Tale" and was surprised to find that this game does have the ability to store the 3.5GB additional ...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 62: Custom Ringtones/Vibrations, Trim mp3/mpga from Google Music

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF97UDmDo4Y" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4tALvBr7JPU/UzLnRB0tVVI/AAAAAAAAAvI/lbxgRgi7a3A/s685/262.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> You can set a custom ringtone and vibration on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for all or some of your contacts and make the ringtone out of any song file that you have.  If you want to trim the mp3 so that the ringer is exactly to your liking, you should get an app called MP3 Cutter.  When you add any ringtone, there isn't a built-in way to remove it off the list.  But there is an app for that.<br /> <br /> The last thing I cover is how to set the music you have purchased in Google music as a ringtone.  If you want to trim it, you will need something like ES File Explorer (Solid Explorer will work too).  Change the .mpga file extension to .mp3 and it can be cut using MP3 Cutter just like it was covered earlier in the video.

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You can set a custom ringtone and vibration on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for all or some of your contacts and make the ringtone out of an...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 61: Ringer Volume Locker & Flash Notification for Phone Calls

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfYHEfYvYak" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zHaevkMzeXw/UzLnQDjpijI/AAAAAAAAAu8/16lwgy2ISys/s685/261.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Ever miss phone calls because you accidentally turned down the ringer volume?  Or maybe you just don't hear it, but maybe it would have helped you if you saw a flashing light.  Well, there is an free app for that and some system settings you can enable.

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Ever miss phone calls because you accidentally turned down the ringer volume?  Or maybe you just don't hear it, but maybe it would hav...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 60: Photo Desk App Revisited & Unique S Pen Gestures

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r48cxb_c0PE" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMGE8f9djCM/UzLnPEQHQbI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/gUG2B3kJVwE/s685/260.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> While on a hunt for all the hidden gestures that the S Pen is capable of on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, it turned out that Photo Desk is loaded with hidden S Pen gestures.  The app is still missing that one critical feature to let you share your animated drawing, but it deserves another look because the app seems to be full of surprises.  Looking forward to geotagging my next roadtrip.

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While on a hunt for all the hidden gestures that the S Pen is capable of on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, it turned out that Photo Desk is lo...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 59: How To Use Idea Sketch & How To Hold S Pen Better

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRadpRAf1Q4" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5v48H3oz7U/UzLnPNWNvrI/AAAAAAAAAu4/7wXkR4KOcJY/s685/259.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Hopefully I wasn't the only one holding my S Pen wrong for longer than I should have.  Just in case I might have not been the only one, here are some tips on how to hold the S Pen better.  Once you do that, you notice that having that button accessible improve your S Pen-ing experience on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.<br /> <br /> I also go over Idea Sketch which is a feature on S Note.  When you search for pics, you only search within your local library.  You can add to your local library by downloading sketches you may use in the future from a server.  And you can also add your own personal sketches to your local library.  If you are a doodler, you should definately make the effort to doodle in idea sketch so that you can use that sketch later as a symbol (sketch object).

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Hopefully I wasn't the only one holding my S Pen wrong for longer than I should have.  Just in case I might have not been the only one...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 58: Nova Launcher Prime Review

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3LcG4Dkm24" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EaiJEp62sDU/UzLnObZWL0I/AAAAAAAAAu0/2YZ1gPW0CUc/s685/258.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Nova Launcher is free, but to gain access to gestures, you will have to pay for Nova Launcher Prime which is $4 in the Google Play Store.<br /> <br /> .Nova Launcher Prime is a very light weight launcher.  It is made for people who are looking for the most fluid and responsive UI and wouldn't mind taking a hit on the visual effects.  Other great benefits of nova launcher is the ability to customize icons, create tabs, and gain access to gestures not found on the Samsung TouchWiz Nature UX.

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Nova Launcher is free, but to gain access to gestures, you will have to pay for Nova Launcher Prime which is $4 in the Google Play Store. ...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 57: GO LauncherEX Review, Improve UI & Customize

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rgb9q5fBhE" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yXBDm2uO-Z4/UzLnNgwWuxI/AAAAAAAAAug/UlTRaHhRVHY/s685/257.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Here is a review of the GO LauncherEX for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.  I'll review Nova Launcher Prime next, which I do prefer over Go LauncherEx.<br /> <br /> For Go LauncherEx, I go over everything that you can gain from running this launcher in depth instead of running the default Samsung TouchWiz Nature UX.

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Here is a review of the GO LauncherEX for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.  I'll review Nova Launcher Prime next, which I do prefer over Go ...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 56: Enable S Pen Keeper & How S Pen Keeper Works

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiwL0Fh92o" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fo7DE4MeJ6s/UzLnNJOkBTI/AAAAAAAAAuk/H-116pzfcis/s685/256.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> S Pen Keeper was a difficult nut to crack as in terms of figuring out how it works, and although I originally thought it could have been better implemented, it has proven itself to me 100% of the times when it mattered.  Here is a video on how to enable it, how it works, how to test it, and why you should enable it and forget about it.

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S Pen Keeper was a difficult nut to crack as in terms of figuring out how it works, and although I originally thought it could have been b...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 55: Get Flash Player APK From Adobe & Get The Most Out Of It

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxZMkYkJjY4" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prImrUrX7b8/UzLnNBIOhoI/AAAAAAAAAuY/PhV2YDfZasQ/s685/255.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> For a device that was never supposed to support Adobe Flash Player, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may be the best device yet for watching Flash content on it.  I discuss how to always get the the latest version of the adobe flash player apk file directly from Adobe, how to check to see if your current version is working and up to date, why it works so well, and why it should keep working for the life of the device.<br /> <br /> According to many websites on the web Adobe has made a public statement "Upgrade from Android 4.0 ICS to 4.1 JB will keep their Flash player intact and working".  If this is true, we can continue to use Adobe Flash Player for as long as we have the Galaxy Note 2.<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Galaxy-S3-will-Keep-its-Flash-player-after-Upgrading-to-Jelly-Bean-4-1">http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Galaxy-S3-will-Keep-its-Flash-player-after-Upgrading-to-Jelly-Bean-4-1</a>

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For a device that was never supposed to support Adobe Flash Player, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may be the best device yet for watching Flas...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 54: Handwriting Recognition & Handwriting Gestures for S Pen

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kxjkVFYbYo" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S6uHGM85iyI/UzLnMcm88LI/AAAAAAAAAuM/078c7lae2to/s685/254.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> Additional tip: Practice the gestures after learning how it works.  In the short time it took me to research the topic, I feel that the gestures have become second nature, and I can benefit from the learned gestures from here on out.<br /> <br /> The handwriting recognition on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is nothing short of superb.  It supports a wide variety of languages, and even comes with gestures for correction and better writing.  It even recognizes cursive if that's how you like to write.  It had no problem recognizing my bad handwriting and even seemed to learn although I cannot fully confirm that.

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Additional tip: Practice the gestures after learning how it works.  In the short time it took me to research the topic, I feel that the ge...

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Galaxy Note 2 Tips & Tricks Episode 53: How to Disable Unused Carrier Apps & Save Battery

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do74hBptjSM" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yPkTP4snwAI/UzLnMELQoRI/AAAAAAAAAuE/ps9-3J5d37o/s685/253.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> There are a few reasons to disable unused carrier apps.  It may be just to clean up the clutter or save a little space with updates.  But another benefit is to save battery.  Some carrier apps come with background processes that consume battery when you have absolutely no intention of using the app in the future.  With these apps, you can simply disable them.  I walk through a quick and easy way to disable apps, and a easy way to re-enable them if you ever need to in the future.

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There are a few reasons to disable unused carrier apps.  It may be just to clean up the clutter or save a little space with updates.  But ...

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