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Here are some Samsung Galaxy S21 tips and tricks to take your experience to next level
Samsung has done a great job with the Android 11 based One UI 3.1 update for most of the phones in its portfolio and with Android 12, it aims to surpass itself. The Samsung Android 12 update is One UI 4, and it comes with a slate of new features and a UI refresh.
The One UI 4 stable build is now available for the Galaxy S21 lineup, so from the base S21 Galaxy to the powerful S21 Ultra, the company offers a range of devices that are sure to delight many Android fans.
Whether it’s your first time choosing a Galaxy smartphone or you’ve been around the block a few times, there are a few tips and tricks for everyone to learn from.
Here is our collection of great tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S21 to take your experience to the next level.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Tips and Tricks
Switch to Android touch navigation
By default, Samsung smartphones continue to use the three-button navigation system. This means you are given three buttons at the bottom of your screen that allows you to go back to your home screen, switch between open apps, and go back to the app.
However, Android 11 offers a touch-based system, similar to using an iOS device. This method can feel more precise and allows apps more screen space.
Here’s how to enable touch navigation on your Galaxy S21:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select the Display option.
- Choose Navigation Bar.
- Select Swipe Gestures as your option.
Access a personal Google Newsfeed
One of the features introduced in Samsung’s Samsung S21 line with One UI 3.1 is Google Discover. By swiping to the left of your home screen, you can access the automated and customized news feed.
Google supports Discover feeds for your online activity in an effort to display only the information it believes you would like to read. If Google Discover is not approved, you can follow these steps to show it on your device:
- Hold down on the Home Screen.
- Swipe right to access the leftmost screen.
- Choose to enable or disable Google Discover.
Access call and text from other devices
If you have another Samsung device, such as a tablet, you can allow the feature that allows messages and calls to be shared on your Samsung account.
To enable this feature, follow these instructions:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down to Advanced Features.
- Enable the Call and Text on Other Devices feature.
Control your Galaxy side button
There was a time when Galaxy devices came with a dedicated Bixby assistant for Samsung, but that time is no more. Now, the Galaxy S21 series offers one side button (known as the “power button” for most people) that can be customized as you wish.
Do you want to access Bixby or quickly launch your camera? Choose exactly what the sidebar does when you press it, double-click, and more. Here’s what:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down to Advanced Features.
- Choose the Side Key option.
- Select what function you want the key to perform.
Show the fingerprint scanner location
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series under-screen scanner is a great way to keep your smartphone safe while feeling like James Bond every time you turn it on. However, sometimes it can be tricky to find the right place.
Here’s how to display your fingerprint scanner when your device is locked, so you know exactly where to place your finger:
- Open the Settings app.
- Choose the Biometrics and Security option.
- Choose Fingerprints.
- Confirm your PIN.
- Enable the Show Icon When Screen is Off option.
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Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.
Samsung could use Gauss2-based Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The company’s next-gen Generative AI model is 1.5 to 3x faster than the first-gen Gauss model. The DX division is already using Gauss2 to ramp up internal productivity.
Gauss2 offers improved performance and efficiency in simultaneously handling various data types. In the previous article, we’ve demonstrated its three distinct models that cater to different purposes: Compact, Balanced, and Supreme.
Samsung says the second-gen Gauss model offers equal or superior performance in response generation than leading open-source generative AI models. That said, the Galaxy AI will become faster and smarter with the inclusion of Gauss2.
Thanks to faster processing speed, Gauss2 enables quicker AI response generation. This way, the Galaxy user won’t have to wait much time. The company stated that it will continue to expand the reach of its AI-based services across all product lines.
That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to boast Gauss2-based Galaxy AI. This upgrade will result in even faster processing of tasks and execution. Features like composition, image generation, and translation would benefit from Gauss2.
Earlier, we broke the news that Samsung is crafting an advanced AI technology. The Gauss2 press release indicates that the future Galaxy AI iteration could be integrated with knowledge graph technology to offer relevant results.
The Galaxy S24 series also uses Google’s Gemini Nano AI model. The fruitful collaboration offers futuristic capabilities on Galaxy devices. Samsung is rumored to use an enhanced version of Gemini Nano across the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s development may have indulged Gauss2 capabilities on the Galaxy S25 series. Integrated with new processors and optimized software, the company’s AI model would offer faster, reliable, and smarter results.