Choose your favorite default apps in Samsung’s One UI

Samsung offers one of the most complete mobile experiences you can find. The proprietary One UI skin for Android is so much more than that, and over the years, Samsung has developed solid first-party apps for Galaxy device users. Despite this, you may have noticed that some Samsung apps on your Galaxy phone or tablet […]

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Integrate One UI Split Screen into your routine with ease

One of the most unique features built into the UI of Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets is Split Screen. Over the years, this feature has inspired many OEMs, but Samsung still does it best. And with One UI 5.0, Samsung made Split Screen even more convenient to use. The easiest way to integrate Split Screen […]

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Change status bar notification icon settings in Samsung One UI

Samsung’s proprietary Android skin, One UI, offers a wide range of sensible customization options. Some options, such as themes and color palettes, can change the way the UI looks drastically, while others change the UI’s functionality just enough for users to create a tailored experience. Here’s an example of a customization option not many One […]

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Three ways to access power menu with Bixby assigned to side button

If you’re new to using a Samsung Galaxy phone, you may have found out that the side button can be assigned to either the power menu or Bixby — Samsung’s voice-controlled virtual assistant. You have to choose one of the two functions, which means One UI has to offer alternative ways for users to access […]

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One UI Motions and Gestures are still as clever as ever

Motions and gestures have been a part of the Galaxy phone user experience for many years. And although the fundamentals are more or less the same as always, some things have changed, particularly in terms of the user interface. In essence, Motions and gestures let you control certain aspects of your Galaxy phone through simple […]

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Make passwords invisible on your Galaxy phone running One UI

Whether you’re using a SIM or lock screen password on your Galaxy phone, you may have noticed that One UI briefly shows the last typed digit as you write it in. This can be a security concern, as you are essentially revealing your password one digit at a time every time you’re typing it in, […]

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Encrypt Galaxy device cloud backups using Enhanced Data Protection in One UI

Cloud storage is becoming more prevalent, not only for people who want to save files remotely but for backup purposes. For instance, Samsung recently rolled out the Temporary Cloud Backup feature, which lets users store all the data from their Galaxy devices in the cloud for 30 days if they need to leave their phones […]

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Get control of privacy with Permission Manager in One UI

Living in the Information Age necessitates tools that can maintain privacy. Smartphones are some of this era’s most widespread, connected, and versatile devices available to the general public. They’re chock-full of sensors and clever apps, and they’re only getting more complex. Samsung has equipped its Galaxy phones and tablets with a very useful privacy tool […]

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When and why Galaxy device users should use Maintenance mode

A little over a year ago, Samsung released Maintenance mode for Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 5.0. The company improved this feature with subsequent updates and even added a temporary backup tool. But what is Maintenance mode, and why or when Galaxy device users should use it? Here’s all you need to know. […]

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Setting up per-app languages on Samsung Galaxy devices

Ease of access and customization have always been primary concerns for Google and Android device makers like Samsung. Galaxy phones come at varying price points, and millions of people in countless markets use them. Therefore, offering ease of access to everyone is the key to the success of Android OS and One UI. One way […]

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Change grid sizes after the One UI 6.0 update

Samsung’s new One UI 6.0 update brought some visual changes to the UI. Some are significant, such as the redesigned quick toggle area and Media Controller widget, and others are smaller, like the new One UI Sans system-wide typeface. Another aesthetic modification introduced by One UI has to do with grid sizes. One UI 6.0 […]

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See media playback info on Samsung’s Always On Display

Samsung made Always On Display technology what it is today. Although more manufacturers – even Apple – use AOD nowadays, Samsung popularized the idea years ago. The Always On Display was made possible by the unique characteristics of AMOLED. OLED panels allow Galaxy phones to light up only a few pixels on the screen and […]

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Screen time and loud volume monitors return to form in One UI 6.0

Among the many Digital Wellbeing features in One UI are three monitors that can show users how much screen time they had while driving and walking and how long they’ve listened to their headphones at loud volumes. Samsung made some changes to these monitoring features in One UI 6.0, and here they are. First, it’s […]

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Everything about One-handed mode in Samsung’s One UI 6.0

With the release of One UI 6.0, Samsung has arguably moved away from one of its core design philosophies for its proprietary Android skin: one-hand usability. This design principle aimed to put the interactive screen area closer to the bottom edge, which is why feature names can take up half the screen when users swipe […]

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Control every aspect of haptic feedback on Galaxy phones

Modern high-end Samsung Galaxy phones feature a versatile haptic feedback engine that vibrates when you tap the screen, receive phone calls and notifications, use the Samsung Keyboard or navigation gestures, and so on. In the latest versions of One UI, these haptic feedback parameters can be personalized by users to their liking in great detail. […]

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New One UI 6.0 media controller is darn near perfect!

I’ve been using stable One UI 6.0 on my Galaxy S22 since the beginning of the week. I haven’t experimented with every new feature Samsung added through this massive update. But I can already tell that the new media controller is one of my favorite things about One UI 6.0. The new media controller, available […]

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A neat One UI trick to prevent apps from closing on Galaxy devices

If you’re used to tapping the “Close all” button in the Recent Apps screen on Galaxy devices running One UI, you may have accidentally closed an app you didn’t want to. It may have happened on more than one occasion. If you want to avoid this from happening, or if you want to make sure […]

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Samsung Camera Week: Know the app that lets you capture moments in time

Mobile photography has been a staple of the mobile phone experience ever since smartphones became a reality and shook the market. Smartphones have more or less replaced traditional point-and-shoot cameras, and mobile manufacturers are continuing to improve their camera hardware and software every year. In 2023, Samsung’s Camera app suite consists of more than one […]

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Will Samsung TVs finally get the One UI treatment in 2024?

As the world’s leading TV vendor, it goes without saying that Samsung sells a lot of televisions across the globe. Its influential position in the market means that the company can dictate trends and raise the bar for its competitors as they make their efforts to grab a bigger piece of the pie. Naturally, one […]

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Samsung Internet Week: A browser that helps you save money and get trees planted

Not for nothing, Samsung Internet is among the most popular web browsers on the market. It’s available on Galaxy devices by default, and many mobile users choose to stick to Samsung Internet because of its unique feature sets. One such feature is add-on integration. Add-ons are small components you can download from the Galaxy Store […]

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