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How to capture Astrophoto and AstroHyperlapse in Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 Ultra is all about photography. In just initial reviews, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has been publicized as the world’s best camera smartphone, thanks to the new 200MP ISOCELL HP2 image sensor. Let’s explore Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Astrophoto and AstroHyperlapse features.
The company has already introduced the Astrophoto feature through a major Expert RAW camera app update. This feature allows select Galaxy smartphone users to capture stunning photos of stars at nighttime. However, the Galaxy S23 series brings a new AstroHyperlapse feature, which is way too excellent.
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Recently, Samsung published a video that guides Galaxy S23 Ultra users on how to use Astrophoto and AstroHyperlapse features. The video is featured by professional landscape photographer Michael Shainblum and guides you to capture incredible night sky photos and star trail hyperlapse videos
Astrophoto
In order to capture Astrophoto using the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you are going to want a sturdy place to position your camera during the long exposure. The photographer recommends using a tripod as well as keeping a headlamp so you can see in the dark.
Now, download the Samsung Expert RAW app through the Galaxy Store, it’s free. Once your device is on the tripod and aimed at the sky, open Expert RAW. From here you can do some test shots to see if you have the right composition.
Once you’ve got the right composition, head up to the settings. Make sure you’re saving your pictures in RAW and enable special photo options. This allows you to use the Astrophoto mode, which uses advanced AI segmentation and multi-frame processing to get the best results out of the night sky.
This mode even pinpoints the location of astral bodies like planets and constellations. For duration, choose 10 minutes for the best possible results but if you do not have time, 4 minutes still works great. You can use any mode, while the photographer used the wide lens and set focus to 0.9 to capture sharp stars.
- Now, just tap the shutter button and check out how awesome these results are.
AstroHyperlapse
So what if we want to go even further and show a video of the stars moving? First, open the camera app, then select Hyperlapse mode from the more menu. Now choose UHD, set the recording speed to x300, tap on the star trails option, and finally click the shutter.
To record a video of star trails showing proper movement, an hour is the recommended recording time. Once begin, you can wait for an hour so your Galaxy S23 Ultra can capture the gradual movements of the starts in the sky. When you come back, you’ll find all of the footage has been compressed into a hypnotic short video of moving stars.
Here’s the video guide:
In today’s era, ensuring our online activities remain secure is very important. For that, Samsung has a powerful feature called Auto Blocker, which enhances user privacy and protects devices from cyber threats effectively. You can easily activate the Auto Blocker feature on your Samsung One UI 6.1 devices.
Auto Blocker feature is mainly valuable for safeguarding against malware and viruses that often infiltrate your device via applications outside the official platform such as the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.
It prevents devices from downloading applications without user confirmation from suspicious sources. Users can enjoy a safer browsing experience with minimized exposure to potential threats.
Moreover, the feature also blocks unauthorized commands attempting to access the device through the USB port. This feature is especially useful when connecting devices to transfer files.
You can easily activate Auto Blocker on your One UI 6.1 Samsung device, just need to follow a few steps:
- Navigate to the Settings app on your smartphone.
- Scroll down and select Security and Privacy from the list of options
- Find the Auto Blocker menu. From there, toggle the feature on to enable its protective functionalities.
Users can also customize settings further, such as activating the Messaging app protection option or blocking software updates via USB, depending on their security preferences.
By enabling Auto Blocker, users significantly reduce the risk of malware and viruses infiltrating their devices through untrusted sources. This feature not only safeguards your personal data but also enhances the overall security of your Samsung device.
Samsung has updated several Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1, with plans to extend this update to all eligible devices soon. This latest update not only enhances the overall performance but significantly boosts the device’s security. If you want your Samsung One UI 6.1 device to remain safe even during servicing, you can use the Maintenance Mode.
Maintenance Mode is an innovative feature that safeguards users’ personal data during device repair. As smartphones store increasingly sensitive information, it is important to protect this data when giving the device for repairs.
This mode allows service technicians to access the necessary functions of the phone without exposing any personal information. It enhances the privacy and security of Galaxy devices.
The feature also ensures that applications installed by the user are not removed. Any data or accounts created while in Maintenance Mode will be automatically deleted once the mode is turned off.
To activate Maintenance Mode on your Samsung One UI 6.1 devices, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your device.
- Select Device Care.
- Choose Maintenance Mode.
- In the menu, select the Secure Wi-Fi option.
- Click on Turn On to enable the feature.
- Restart the device as instructed to secure your personal data.
You’ll need to unlock your phone to turn off Maintenance mode. When you do, everything will go back to the way it was when Maintenance mode was first turned on.
In an age where digital security is more important than ever, Samsung keeps Galaxy devices secure with its App Protection feature. Let’s see how you can enable the App Protection feature on your One UI 6.1 device and keep your Samsung smartphone more secure.
Samsung’s App Protection Feature scans your device to save it from the unseen dangers of malware and viruses. It works seamlessly in the background, automatically scanning all applications and files on your device.
If a security issue is noticed, you can uninstall or stop the download process of the related application to avoid data theft.
Here’s how to activate the App Protection feature
You can activate the App Protection feature on your One UI 6.1 device with just a few taps.
- Open Settings and select Device Care.
- Turn on App Protection within the Device Care menu.
- After enabling, the device will start scanning.
- For additional settings, tap the More icon and go to Settings.
- Enable options such as Auto-scan apps daily and Auto-scan when installing apps.
- By enabling Auto Blocker, App Protection will also be activated.
By following these steps, you can set up your Galaxy smartphone to automatically monitor and protect your device. This feature simplifies the process of maintaining your digital safety, allowing you to focus on your day-to-day activities without worry.
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