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How to screen mirror Galaxy phone and use Android apps with Link to Windows
Screen mirroring or screen casting allows you to mirror your Samsung device’s content to your PC screen. This feature has changed a lot in technology in recent times and will change the best way to reflect your screen depending on the age, model, and manufacturer of your smartphone, tablet, PC, and TV.
Many apps like Netflix and YouTube now Galaxy phones have a built-in screen mirroring function. If you are using a casting device such as Chromecast, you will need to connect your account with the casting app to mirror that app.
Even if you’re a multitasking expert, navigating both your phone and computer at the same time can be really tricky. You can streamline the process by screen mirroring your Galaxy phone’s screen to your Windows 10 PC. That way, you can control both devices from the same place.
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Display your phone screen on your computer
If your phone needs to charge for a while, access it on your PC using screen mirroring. Just make sure the Link to the Windows feature is set up, and your phone and PC are connected to the same network or via mobile data.
- Open the Your Phone app on the connected PC, and then select the Phone Screen tab.
- From here, navigate through apps, change settings, and drag and drop files from your PC to your phone.
- Your phone’s battery status will be displayed at the top of the screen, too.
When screen mirroring, your phone’s screen will be blank.
Note: The Phone Screen tab in Link to Windows will be renamed Apps in the near future. This is currently only available when using the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra devices.
Additional Link to Windows options
The Link to the Windows feature allows full interaction with Android apps, and there are some additional options available as well once you’re connected to a PC.
You can create a shortcut for the Your Phone app so you’ll be able to screen mirror your phone whenever you like.
- Open the Windows menu, and then locate the Your Phone app.
- Right-click it, and then select Pin to taskbar.
Here’s another trick- if you’re switching between a few apps on your phone and need to resize the windows, you can do it quickly using your PC’s cursor.
For added convenience, you can also use the Windows Narrator app while you’re screen mirroring.
- Search for the Narrator in the search bar.
- Then select the app to launch it.
Share and transfer files with your Galaxy phone and Windows
Instead of sifting through your email or cloud storage app, use Link to Windows to quickly send files from your Galaxy phone to your Windows 10 PC.
This feature will automatically sync your recent images from your phone and display them on your computer for easy access. There’s also a way to drag and drop files between your phone and PC without using an app.
Share your files through Link to Windows
After you’ve set up the Link to Windows feature, you can sync your most recent photos or videos in your phone’s Gallery app to your PC and then save them. The Your Phone app will display up to 2,000 recent photos and videos.
- Open the Your Phone app, and select Photos.
- If they aren’t showing up, select Refresh at the top and wait a few seconds.
- To do more with a particular photo, select it, and then choose from the options at the top.
- Select Open to view the photo and make edits, Copy to create a duplicate, Save as to save it to your PC, or Share to send it to another device.
As you take more photos on your phone, the Your Phone app will remove older photo previews from your PC. It never changes or deletes any photos on the phone itself.
Share files with a USB cable
If you prefer not to use an app, you can transfer files the old-fashioned way: using a USB cable. You can use the same cable that came with your Galaxy phone.
- Unlock your phone.
- Connect it to a computer using the USB cable.
- On the phone, a notification about the USB connection may appear; if needed, tap it and select the option for MTP or Transferring files.
Next, open the computer’s File Explorer program.
- Click on the name of your phone on the side menu.
- Go into your phone’s files and drag and drop them into your computer.
- You can also move files from the computer into the phone’s storage.
- You can drag and drop up to 100 files at a time, of any type.
However, moving entire folders is not supported, and no single file can be larger than 512MB. The size of the content will be adjusted to 1MB if metered data is used. For text files, the size will be limited to 128KB or less, and images will be resized to 1MB or less.
Are you using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on One UI 6.1 and having trouble finding the video call effects option? Let us tell you that Samsung has updated this feature to make it easier for you to customize your video calls. Here’s what’s new and how you can set it up.
With the One UI 6.1 update, Samsung has moved the video call effects feature settings to the Quick Panel. Now, you can access and change video call effects without having to navigate through multiple screens. When you pull down from the top of your screen, the Quick Panel appears.
Here’s how to set up Video Call Effects:
You can easily use the Video Call effects on your Samsung devices, just need to follow a few steps:
- Start a video call using any app that supports video calling. Make sure you’re in the middle of the call before you try to change the effects.
- While you’re on the video call, pull down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Panel. Pull down again to reveal more options.
- In the Quick Panel, find the Video Call Effects button. Tap on this button to open the settings for video call effects.
- You’ll now see several options to customize your video call. You can change the background, adjust your face effects, modify the color tone, or use automatic framing. Select the options that you like to enhance your video call.
Users with Samsung devices running from One UI 3.1 to One UI 6.0 have to select the video call effects icon directly on the call screen. But with One UI 6.1, accessing these features through the Quick Panel is now simpler.
If you haven’t used these effects on your Galaxy devices yet, try it now to make your video calls fun and engaging.
How to create 24 hour time-lapse video from single photo on Samsung devices
Samsung offers a range of advanced Gallery and Camera features for Galaxy devices that let you capture and edit images and videos like a professional. One of the amazing features of Samsung devices is the ability to convert a single photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video.
If you’ve ever wanted to see a single photo transform into a stunning time-lapse that captures a full day, this Gallery feature is perfect for you. It can take photos of landscapes, skies, sunsets, and more, and turn them into stunning videos that show the changes from morning to night, all 24 hours.
The 24-hour time-lapse video feature of the Samsung automatically detects if your photo includes elements like the sky or sunset. If it does, the AI on your Samsung device can convert it into a time-lapse video. It provides a unique way to experience how a scene transforms throughout the day, all just by one photo.
How to transform a single photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video
To create a beautiful time-lapse video from a single photo, you just need to follow a few simple steps:
- Open the Gallery app on your Samsung device. Look for photos with landscapes, skies, or sunsets.
- Choose the photo you want to convert.
- Tap the info menu at the bottom of the screen.
- If the photo has a recognizable sky, the 24-hour time-lapse option will appear. Tap it to generate the video.
- After the video is created, you can save it to your Gallery or share it with others.
One UI 6.1.1’s Motion Clipper feature coming to these Samsung devices
Samsung bringing on-device AI capabilities to many devices. The One UI 6.1-based Galaxy AI update comes with cloud-based and on-device AI features; with the processing on-device turned off by default. To enhance your privacy, enabling on-device AI processing becomes necessary.
Many Galaxy AI features process data within the device, preventing sensitive user information from leaking outside the device. In cases where cloud-based data processing is necessary, strict server policies are applied to protect user data, however, not all users want to use cloud-based AI.
Samsung’s One UI 6.1-based Galaxy AI brings the “On-Device Data Processing” feature. It enables Galaxy users who prefer to keep all data within the device with more control over their mobile experience. It also lets users decide whether to allow online processing for AI features.
Settings > Advanced features > Advanced intelligence > Process data only on-device
Process data only on-device toggle is available on select Galaxy devices including Galaxy S24, S24 Plus & S24 Ultra, Galaxy S23, S23 Plus & S23 Ultra, Galaxy S22, S22 Plus & S22 Ultra, as well as Galaxy Z Fold 5, Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4.
You also get direct access to AI features above the on-device processing toggle. The choice of all features provided by Galaxy lies entirely with the user. Experience complete control over your device and complete privacy protection with Galaxy, anytime, anywhere.
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