How to sync the Samsung Galaxy S with iTunes

How to sync the Samsung Galaxy S with iTunes

We show you how to synchronize music from an iTunes library with the Galaxy S

The first section details how to acquire a small piece of software called "iTunes Agent", that allows you to use your Galaxy S with iTunes on a Windows-based computer (we are assuming that you already have iTunes installed, and have an existing library of music). Mac users can achieve the same results by installing a program called iTuneMyWalkman.So you have a large iTunes library and now you have a Samsung Galaxy S -- but how can you make them work together to synchronize your music? The following guide shows you how to quickly and easy set up your computer to sync your Samsung Galaxy S with music from iTunes.

Download and install iTunes Agent
Once installed, the application runs in the system tray and monitors iTunes
Plug the Galaxy S into your computer's USB port and mount it (figure 1 above)
Create a folder on the mounted Galaxy S called Music
The second section, below, details how to create a configuration for the Galaxy S in iTunes Agent's Preferences (figure 2 for all steps below).

Right-click on the iTunes Agent icon in the system tray
Click Preferences
Leave all defaults checked and click the New button
Give the device a name (Galaxy S in this case)
Leave Synchronize pattern: set to iTunes
Click the Choose button and select the Music folder you created on the Galaxy S
Click the Create button and select the Music folder you created on the Galaxy S
Click Save and then Close
The final section explains how to add music to your Galaxy S (figure 3 for all steps below).


Launch iTunes and you will see a playlist folder called My Devices, under which you will see the Galaxy S
Simply drag the music you wish to synchronize from your iTunes library to your Galaxy S into this playlist
Finally, right-click on the iTunes Agent icon in the system tray and selectSynchronize devices
Music is now copied to your Samsung Galaxy S and can be played using the Galaxy S's Music application.

How to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy S

The Samsung Galaxy S is highly customizable and you have been hard at work tweaking it to your liking, but now the fun is over and you want to return it to its factory settings again. Here, we show you how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy S with step by step instructions.

Please note that all data will be deleted from the Samsung Galaxy S as a result of this procedure. This process does NOT delete data stored on the microSD card. We recommend backing up all of your personal data before proceeding.

First, try this:

1. From the main home screen, tap menu
2. Tap Settings, then Privacy
3. Tap Factory data reset
4. Tap Reset phone
5. Enter your password, then tap Yes to confirm

If that doesn't work, or if your phone is frozen:

1. Turn the power off. If your Samsung Galaxy S is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

If you selected YES, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the Samsung Galaxy S. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.

source: knowyourcell