Create and manage your Samsung Keyboard text shortcuts

Samsung Keyboard is one of the best mobile keyboards you can use on your Galaxy device, and it keeps getting smarter – particularly now that new AI features are coming through the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series. But even without all its AI-powered bells and whistles, Samsung Keyboard has plenty of […]

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Use Galaxy phone camera as TV webcam for workouts and Google Meet

Most Samsung smart TVs offer access to features such as Workout and Google Meet, which require a camera to work to their full extent. But as you may already know, Samsung smart TVs don’t have cameras. So, without one, how could you use Google Meet for video calls or Workout to check your posture as […]

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Stop your Samsung TV from rebooting or powering ON your Xbox

Modern Samsung smart TVs equipped with Bluetooth remote controls, such as the SolarCell remote, boast a clever feature called Universal Remote. It allows users to control multiple devices connected to the TV using only the TV remote, thus eliminating the need for extra remotes and buttons. However, in some cases, it can cause frustration, particularly […]

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Create and manage quick decline messages on Galaxy phone

Studies show that approximately 13.5 billion phone calls happen globally every day, which comes down to roughly 156,000 calls every second. That’s a staggering number, and needless to say, smartphones and phone calls are our primary way of communicating with people remotely. Sometimes, however, we can’t answer the phone, and on occasion, we wish we […]

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Never miss a notification on your Galaxy phone with this trick

The era of LED notification lights on Galaxy phones is long gone, but if you never want to miss a notification, Samsung provides two alternatives. You can turn ON camera flash notifications and/or screen flash notifications. These features offer a fair degree of customization, from screen flash colors to per-app settings. Here’s all you need […]

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Control Samsung TVs from your Galaxy phone’s lock screen

Samsung smart TV users have a couple of options for controlling their TVs. They can use the traditional remote that ships with the TV or the SmartThings app on their Galaxy phones to control the TV via the touchscreen. The SmartThings TV remote can be accessed by opening the mobile app, selecting the desired TV, […]

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Use the Samsung Galaxy Watch while wearing gloves

Unless you live in the southern hemisphere, it’s the middle of the winter. And as long as you are in the northern hemisphere, you’re likely experiencing the cold season with gloves on. Fortunately, modern touchscreens are sensitive enough that you can use them while wearing gloves. You don’t have to abandon your mobile device in […]

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Set up your Galaxy phone or tablet to run Bixby on-device

Samsung’s digital assistant, Bixby, can help you run voice commands on your Galaxy phone or tablet for all sorts of tasks, from checking the weather to sending texts and controlling music playback. For more complex tasks, Bixby needs an internet connection. However, Galaxy users can also run Bixby on-device with a few limitations. Here’s all […]

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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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Samsung Camera settings to keep

Over the years, Samsung’s Camera app has gained many features based on user feedback, and one example is more persistence for various settings. Not too long ago, the Camera app couldn’t retain that many custom settings between sessions. For example, when changing the shooting mode and closing the app, it wouldn’t remember the last shooting […]

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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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Keep your Galaxy device safe with Auto Blocker in One UI 6.0

Among the latest additions to One UI is a new feature called Auto Blocker. It can help keep Galaxy device users safe from malicious apps and even messages containing malware. Samsung introduced Auto Blocker with the recent Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update, which is now rolling out to more Galaxy phones and tablets. A […]

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Your Galaxy phone comes with SwiftKey Keyboard, try it!

Every Android device comes preloaded with a suite of Google apps, but Galaxy smartphones also come with several Samsung apps that act as alternatives to some of those Google apps. But that’s not all. Samsung also includes a few Microsoft apps on every Galaxy device, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive, because of […]

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One UI 6 lets you set one-time passwords for mobile hotspot

One UI 6 comes with several new features for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including a few that improve security and privacy. Auto Blocker is perhaps the biggest new security feature that comes bundled with One UI 6, and another interesting security feature is the option to set a one-time password (OTP) when sharing your phone’s internet […]

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Everything about Water Lock on your Samsung Galaxy Watch

The Galaxy Watch is the perfect smartwatch for Samsung phone users, thanks to the synergy between the One UI and One UI Watch interfaces. Most Galaxy phone users have a sense of familiarity when they use a Watch for the first time, but they will also encounter new Watch-specific features they’ve never seen on their […]

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