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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 UI users might know exists. You can change how notification icons show up on the status bar. Here's all you need to know. Customize notification icons in One UI NOTE: This…

Samsung's Galaxy S24 series is expected to arrive in a few weeks, but more leaks have surfaced online giving us a sneak peek at some of its AI features. The upcoming Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are said to come with several AI-based camera improvements as part of One UI 6.1. It is said to include a new AI feature to remove unwanted subjects from video clips and an on-device AI chatbot. The Galaxy S24 could be able to gather important details from calls, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, being the premium option in…

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 the power menu if they assign the side key to Bixby. Access the power menu in One UI There are, in fact, three ways to access the power menu in One UI if you're using Bixby via the side button. If you've assigned Bixby to…

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 motions and gestures, hence the name. For instance, you can turn the screen on automatically when you pick up your phone or mute incoming calls and alarms with a simple gesture. Here's all you need…

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, even if it all happens in the blink of an eye. If you view this as a security issue, the good news is that you can make your password fully invisible. Password visibility is turned ON by default on Galaxy devices, but there's an…

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 or tablets at a repair shop. Cloud storage providers have a greater responsibility than ever. To keep private data secure, Samsung has developed an Enhanced Data Protection feature that allows users to store…

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 that users can access through One UI. It's called “Permission Manager” and allows Galaxy device users to see which apps have permission to use what sensors and…

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. Maintenance mode is a One UI feature whose sole purpose is to protect your privacy while someone else is using your Galaxy phone or tablet, particularly when you're sending it for repairs. Everything you need…

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 in which Galaxy phones and tablets appeal to many people across different continents is through system language options. Although numerous Galaxy device customers prefer using their Android phones in…

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 changed the grid sizes for the home screen, the apps drawer, and even folders. And this can have a massive impact on how your app shortcut arrangement looks like. But to be more specific, Samsung's One…