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– along with the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, these are perhaps the most eagerly awaited Android smartphones of the year, so when the pre-ordered smartphone finally arrives on your doorstep, you'll want to get your hands on it right away.
And we're not just talking about its features, like the expansive, edge-to-edge 5.8-inch display or the brilliant 12-megapixel camera. The S8 offers a treasure trove of impressive features, some of which are slightly more useful than others.
Yes, the 8-core chipset of the smartphone offers a headroom of performance, the smartphone uses a new innovative biometric security system, but this is window dressing, dig deeper and you will discover the capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S8 that are waiting for its users.
These are the features that will make you feel like a master of technology, that will transform you from a smartphone user to a Galaxy S8 connoisseur. The following Galaxy S8 tips, tricks and tricks should be known by every user.
1. Notifications tab using fingerprint scanner
The overall size of the phone isn't huge, but the Samsung Galaxy S8 offers a noticeable amount of screen real estate. There is so much panel that you will find it difficult to reach the top of the screen when holding the smartphone with one hand. This does not mean that the “Notifications” tab that drops down at the top is out of reach, however.
Instead, you can enable gesture controls on the rear fingerprint scanner. This will allow you to lower the notification window by swiping down on the biometric sensor, without having to reach across the entire screen.
To activate this function, you need to go to Settings – Additional features – Fingerprint scanner and enable the option of the same name.
2. Customize the Edge panel
Those curved edges of the stunning Super AMOLED display on the Samsung Galaxy S8 are more than just an eye-catching feature. They hide a sea of features and functionality, as well as shortcuts to all your favorite apps and contacts.
To access them, you should drag the tab on the right edge of the screen. It will open shortcuts to your most frequently used applications. Swipe again and you'll see your favorite contacts, while another swipe will reveal a selection of smart features, like taking a screenshot.
On any of these tabs, you'll be able to tap the settings icon at the bottom of the screen, which allows you to customize the type and amount of content displayed on the tab.
There are more than a dozen pre-built Edge panels to choose from, ranging from traditional weather to sports scores, phone calendar and compass, and there's also a flashlight function. For those looking for something more, additional panels can be downloaded from the web.
3. Split-screen multitasking
Thanks to the new Infinity Display, you have a lot of working space on the Samsung Galaxy S8, so you'd want to put that space to good use, wouldn't you? One method is split-screen multitasking, which allows you to run two applications side by side.
Some apps won't work in split-screen mode—games work better in full-screen mode—but if you want to browse a social network while working on email or checking a recipe or measuring ingredients, you can achieve it with minimal effort.
To open apps in this mode, you must first tap the Recent button at the bottom of the screen. Now open the multitasking tab, which you will find on the already open applications (it looks like two rectangles) this will expand the application to half the screen. After opening the application, you can move it or resize it, or you can return to full-screen format.
4. Make unlocking your smartphone more fun
If you use the Iris scanner to automatically unlock your smartphone the first time you look at it, but that's not enough to make you feel like Iron Man, the following fun feature of the S8 will help you. You can enable additional overlays on the Iris scanner preview screen to replace the electronic circles around the eyes with graphics that look a little more interesting.
To access this feature, you need to go to Settings – Lock screen – Security – Iris Scanner – Preview Window Masks. Here you can choose how you want to decorate your eyes, be it a cute bunny face, an owl head, or Iron Man mask style goggles.
We know what most people will choose, and it's not a cute bunny.
5. Use Google Assistant
Just because Samsung's assistant is not yet ready for voice control in Russia, you shouldn't be deprived of voice control. Thanks to the new Android, the Samsung Galaxy S8 gets Google Assistant right out of the box.
It allows you to complete tasks, access certain features, search online, requiring only voice commands, Google Assistant is accessible by long pressing the Home button of your smartphone.
You must set up the assistant before first use to teach it your voice, but once you're done, you can perform any voice commands with a simple prefix of "Ok, Google."
Fingerprint scanner, iris scanner, face scanner. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is chock full of biometric security measures. There is also an option with a traditional PIN, pattern and password that will help you unlock your smartphone. But what if a smartphone is smart enough to automatically unlock the device when it knows it's in a safe place?
This is where the Smart Lock feature on the S8 comes into play, allowing you to set the phone to automatically unlock it in certain situations, such as when you're at home or on your home Wi-Fi network.
To activate, you need to go to Settings – Lock screen and security – Smart Lock. Here you can select the criteria based on which the smartphone will unlock itself, for example, when it is in close proximity to the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch or in a car.
7. Take advantage of your camera's Pro features
The 12 megapixel camera on the Samsung Galaxy S8 is brilliant. The f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization are all well-equipped to capture stunning footage when you're shooting in auto mode.
But the camera's capabilities go much deeper, and you can customize everything based on your individual needs in Pro mode.
In the Camera app, swipe from the left side of the screen to reveal shooting modes, including Panorama, Rapid, and even Hyperlapse. Choosing the 'Pro' option, however, will give you full control over the phone's built-in features.
Here you can configure everything from the passport optical stabilization settings to camera shutter speed, exposure and white balance. You'll also be able to adjust the camera's exposure levels in search of a specific shot, ensuring a balanced shot no matter the surrounding conditions.
8. Make the screen one-handed friendly
The large screen area is a great feature from a visual point of view. But it can become unnecessarily bulky when trying to operate it with one hand. Luckily, Samsung thought about this and gave the Galaxy S8 some features for one-handed operation.
You can make the contents of the screen more compact by activating the one-handed control mode, which is done by simply swiping diagonally up from any (bottom) corner of the phone, and you can also press the Home button three times, quickly.
However, to invoke the mode using any of the above methods, you must first activate the function. You can do this by going to Settings - Additional Features - One-Handed Mode.
9. Turn on rescue mode on your phone
The Samsung Galaxy S8 isn't just a phone that all your mates will want to see the moment you take it out of your pocket, it's also a device that could end up saving your life. To do this, you need to enable the SOS Messages function.
To enable this feature, you need to go to Settings – Additional features – Sending SOS messages, then toggle the option to “On”.
Once you set up an emergency contact, triple-pressing the phone's power button at any time will automatically send an SOS message to that contact, alerting them to an emergency and requesting assistance.
You can enhance this option beyond the standard alert by, for example, attaching a GPS location.
You can also choose, for example, to connect images to the message, which are obtained from the front and main cameras of the phone, or you can send 5 seconds of audio recording.
10. Reconfigure soft keys
Android softkeys are a subjective decision. Some love them, others hate them, and while many argue that the back button should be on the left instead of the Multitasking (Recents) button, others argue that it should be on the right. Well, luckily, the Galaxy S8 lets you make your own choices.
Regardless of your preferred settings, be it Recents - Home - Back or Back - Home - Recents, you can customize the phone's key layout to suit your needs, just go to Settings - Display - Navigation Bar - Button Layout and then make your choice.
Among other things, you can adjust the sensitivity of the control keys and even assign a new background color to the soft buttons to make them stand out better, fit into the theme, and so on. Do you like pink buttons?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the latest flagship device to be released by the South Korean manufacturer, and since the device is only a few months old, you wouldn't expect any problems with it - at least not yet. We're committed to doing everything we can to ensure you get the most out of your S8, and today we're sharing our pick of all the tips and tricks we can to help you do just that.
One of the best and least known features found on the Galaxy S8 is Smart Select. This function was present in the Note 7 phablet model and was built into the S Pen. Samsung adapted this feature for the S8 S8+ and built it into the edge of the display. The screen is still divided into separate panels, giving you quick access to your apps, tasks, contacts and more. To activate Smart Select, go to Settings>Display>Edge Display>Edge Panels>Smart Select.
Edit screenshots and convert videos to GIF using Smart Select
Smart Select also includes advanced screenshot capabilities. This software allows you to create and cut a round or square image, add notes or markers, and immediately split or save them. Plus, you can split and convert video files into GIF format. Overall, this is a good way to enhance your social media posts or WhatsApp messages.
To begin, find a video that you would like to use as a GIF - for example, one taken from YouTube. Next, follow the steps below:
- swipe along the edge of the screen to open the Smart Select functional panel and select “Animation”;
- make a movement around the video you decide to use by moving the edges of its corners;
- select "Record" while the video is playing and it will be processed.
While converting video to GIF format, thanks to the timer and file size indicator, you can see both the file size and the length of the video clip. Once the process is complete, you can find your GIF in the Google Photos app and share it with other users.
Disabling Always On
Taking a quick glance at your smartphone screen to check the time is convenient, but it also drains your device's battery. You can easily get rid of this by turning off Always On Display. In settings, open the “Screen lock and security” section, then select “Always On Display” and move the slider to the “Off” position. Now the lock screen will not display any information, and if you want to check the time, just press the home key.
Avoiding automatic display brightness adjustment
As many of you already know, one of the reliable ways to save battery power is to control the brightness level of the display. As an option for such control, you can simply disable the Always On Display mode. This can be done by opening “Lock screen and security” in Settings, then selecting Always On Display and moving the slider to the “Off” position.
Low screen timeout
Limiting the amount of time your display is active is another proven way to increase battery life. The default display timeout setting on the Galaxy S8 is 15 seconds. You can leave it as is, or select a value of 30 seconds. If you select a larger setting, this will negatively affect the battery charge. To access timeout settings, select the “Display” section in the settings, then open “Screen Timeout”.
Optimizing your smartphone battery usage
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ have a great high-resolution display, but it's not without its drawbacks. One of the main drawbacks is that the display can significantly reduce battery life at maximum resolution and when certain optimization settings are enabled. To prevent the average Galaxy S8 user from scouring around looking for settings to adjust certain parameters, Samsung has created so-called “performance modes.” With the factory settings of the S8 or S8+, the “Optimization” mode is enabled. In addition, there are additionally three preset modes: “Gaming”, “Entertainment” and “High Performance”.
To save you the hassle of adjusting settings through Settings>Device Management>Performance Mode before you start playing games, watching videos, or listening to music, Samsung offers a shortcut to the Entertainment mode. Note that this shortcut will only work to switch between the “Optimization” mode and three other modes.
Sending apps to sleep
With the release of the Galaxy S8, Samsung has introduced a great new feature that will help users improve their chances of avoiding battery problems. Users now have the option to manually put apps to sleep. When an app goes to sleep, it will no longer run in the background and any push notifications will also be disabled. A dormant app will reactivate the moment you want to use it again, and you'll receive updates and notifications again after that. To put an app to sleep, long press the app icon until the settings menu appears. Select “Sleep”, and when the next window appears, click on “OK”.
Bypass the lock screen using the Home key
You can bypass the lock screen and go to the home screen by simply pressing the home key when Always On Display is active. This feature can be enabled via “Settings>Display>Navigation Bar>Home Key Unlock”. You will then have the option to adjust the sensitivity of the Home key to avoid unwanted presses.
Show or hide the navigation bar
Sometimes the navigation bar gets in the way or isn't there when you need it. Using the "Show or Hide" button you can get out of such a predicament. This button is located on the left side of the navigation bar (see photo below). If you are using an application that completely hides the navigation bar from view, then in this case you need to return to the main screen by pressing the Home key, and then swipe up to see the above bar.
Turn on Edge lighting for notifications
If you thought the Edge display was something of little use, then after using it you'll probably realize that it's actually packed with features. One feature you may have missed is the Edge display backlight. It can be used for notifications, even if the device is face down. In addition, such a feature can display notifications without distracting you when you are playing or watching videos. To configure your Edge display settings, go to Settings>Display>Edge Display.
Create reminders from URLs and messages
The Galaxy S8 has a really useful feature that allows you to set reminders for you. When you're in a web browser (even Chrome) and want to save a URL to use later, simply go to your sharing options and click the reminder icon. You can then set a reminder notification time, or the feature will notify you when you arrive at or leave a specific location. You can also do the same for text messages in the Messages app. Long press on the message, and when in the settings menu, select "Send as a reminder". Not enough notifications to keep you up to date? In this case, you have the option to display reminders on the Always On Display lock screen. Simply open the Reminders app, then select the reminder you'd like to display, and then tap Always on Display.
Quickly take photos with the "On" key
Tired of missing out on the best opportunities to take great photos because you weren't quick enough? There is a solution! Double-pressing the power button will instantly launch the camera app. To quickly zoom in or out, you should swipe right or left from the white camera shutter icon on the display.
Quick response with heart rate sensor
This can be called an amusing trick for a business person. If you are in a meeting or meeting and cannot answer the call, then simply reject the incoming call using a text message template. This feature, called Quick Reply, may be available if you use a heart rate sensor. Just hold your finger on it for a couple of seconds and you'll have a selection of custom, polite responses to send to your caller. You can activate this function using the following scheme: “Settings>Display>Edge Display>Edge Backlight>Advanced>Quick Response”.
Extended scrollable screenshots
If you've ever tried to take screenshots of a web page, you've probably encountered a situation where the display isn't tall enough to capture all the content you need to save later. The Galaxy S8 has a Scroll Capture feature that helps you take a screenshot as long as you need. Once you have taken a screenshot, a scroll button will appear. Hold this button until all scrollable content is captured. Note that this function works not only in the web browser, but also in applications.
Keep another app in sight with Snap Window
For those times when multi-window mode isn't enough, the S8's Snap Window feature lets you select a recently opened app and display it at the top of the display. This is especially useful if you want to view a video or a string of stock quotes while you're busy with another app. You can activate such a feature by opening your recently launched applications and then clicking on the Snap Window icon on the far left.
Activating fun iris scanner backgrounds
You've probably tried out an iris scanner and enjoyed the feeling of being James Bond. Is it possible to have even more fun? Of course yes! Once you've set up your iris scanner, you can choose a cool background mask to display when the scanner is active. In order to choose one of several options for such backgrounds, go to “Settings> Screen lock and security> Iris scanner> Screen mask preview”.
Sharing large files using a Samsung Cloud link
Straight out of the box, the Galaxy S8 is configured in typical Samsung fashion. For example, the screen resolution is reduced and the navigation buttons are rearranged (compared to other Android devices).
Luckily, you can customize your new smartphone just the way you want with just a few taps. Here are 14 settings you should change ASAP.
Use all pixels.
Although the S8 line's key selling point is its super-sharp QHD (2960x1440) display, Samsung is selling the S8 and S8 Plus with a resolution reduced to FHD+ (2220x1080).Change the resolution to QHD by going to Settings > Display > Screen Resolution. Move the slider to the right, click "Apply".
Sleep better at night...maybe.
With the official support for Night Mode in Android Nougat, Samsung has introduced a feature that removes blue light from the display for a set amount of time. Apparently it helps you sleep better by working its magic on your brain. Or something like that.Enable Blue Light Filter (Samsung's name for the feature) in Settings > Display > Blue Light Filter. It's best to let your phone do the heavy lifting, so I suggest using Scheduled On and Sunset to Sunrise to have the filter automatically turn on and off as you get closer to bedtime.
Do not disturb.
When it comes to getting a better night's sleep, Do Not Disturb is a must-have option.Turn on Do Not Disturb to turn off notifications and calls in Settings > Sounds & Vibration > Do Not Disturb.
Set up scheduled downtime and add any exceptions.
Ditch application frameworks.
In an attempt to create a consistent style for app icons, Samsung has started adding frames to icons. While some may appreciate this look, I suspect many users would prefer to keep app icons single. Go to Settings > Display > Icons and select Icons only.
Set "always on screen" to your liking.
When your device is locked and idle, the screen will remain in a low power state. Time, date, music control buttons and application notifications remain on the screen.However, you can edit and change the appearance of the lock screen, or get rid of this feature entirely if you wish.
Go to Settings > Lock screen & security > Always on Display.
Here you can change the clock's layout, add colors and a background image, and set a schedule for when you want the feature to turn off, such as when you're sleeping.
Adding widgets to the lock screen.
FaceWidgets is a strange name, that's understandable. What's unclear is what FaceWidgets are.These widgets are always displayed on the display after double-clicking on the clock. You can scroll through each FaceWidget to control music playback, view your schedule, and view upcoming alarms.
The last two widgets are disabled by default, but can be enabled by going to Settings > Lock screen & security > Information and FaceWidgets > FaceWidgets.
Whether to use the entire screen or not.
Due to the S8's taller display and the need for app developers to make some adjustments to make use of the entire screen, Samsung has included an option to force apps to either use the entire display or stay at the standard size.Change the settings for each app in Settings > Display > Full Screen Apps.
A list of all the apps installed on your device will appear with a toggle to enable or disable full screen for each one. If you set up apps to run in full screen mode, be aware that some apps won't launch if this option is enabled (Dark Sky is a typical instance of this full screen mode problem).
Setting up access to Samsung Pay.
If you're like me and find yourself launching Samsung Pay while taking your phone out of your pocket, you'll be happy to hear that you can change when the shortcut to your payment cards is active.Open Samsung Pay and tap the three-dot menu button, then select Settings > Use Favorite Cards.
Fingerprint gestures.
A hidden feature that's sure to quickly become popular is the ability to turn the fingerprint sensor into a trackpad. Swiping down on the touchscreen will bring up the notification panel, while swiping up launches Samsung Pay when you're looking at the home screen.To enable any gesture, go to Settings > Advanced Features > Fingerprint Sensor Gestures.
Enable multi-window.
For all Android Nougat devices, long pressing the recent apps button should launch multi-window mode. By default, this feature is disabled on Samsung, but it will take a couple of seconds to enable.Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Multi Window.
Another option you'll find in the multi-window settings is pop-up window, which allows you to place a floating app window on your S8's screen.
Skip the lock screen.
Google's Smart Lock feature, which unlocks your S8 when you're at home, eliminates the need for scanning your fingerprint or re-entering your PIN.However, you still have an extra step to wake up your phone and swipe the lock screen.
With the pressure-sensitive Home button, you can enable a feature that skips the lock screen after pressing hard on the Home button.
Go to Settings > Display > Navigation Bar. Enable Home Button Unlock.
Rearrange navigation buttons.
Samsung has always rearranged the back and recent apps buttons on its devices compared to what Google does on Nexus and Pixel phones, as well as almost all competing Android phone makers.If you have always used a Samsung device, you will not feel the difference and can ignore this advice. Those coming from another Android device, go to Settings > Display > Navigation Bar > Button Layout.
Application tray or not?
Some Android devices come without an app tray, so all app icons are placed on the home screens, just like on the iPhone. Samsung now gives you this same option, although the default setting is to see the app tray.To ditch the app tray, press and hold on the Home screen for a couple of seconds, then tap Settings > Home Screen Layout.
Where is the "application" button?
She's missing. Starting with the S8, you have to swipe up or down on the screen to see the app tray. Swipe up or down on the screen to return to your home screen.For those who don't like the new method, you can bring back the apps button. Long press on the home screen, then tap Settings > Apps > Show apps button.
Samsung has packed a crazy amount of features into the Galaxy S8 and S8+. It's nowhere near the insane level of software bloat we've seen on some Samsung devices, but there are plenty of options to explore. You could spend hours clicking through the menus, hoping to stumble across all the cool things this phone can do. Or you can read this guide to learn all about the best tips and tweaks to get the most out of your new Galaxy S8.
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Customize navigation buttons
Samsung has finally caught up with the times and moved to on-screen navigation buttons, meaning you can customize them to your liking. The default layout is similar to other Samsung phones, with a Back button on the right and an Overview button on the left. You can change it to the standard Android back-home-overview layout by selecting Settings > Display > Navigation Bar. Here you can also change the background color of the navigation bar. Remember, the Home button is pressure sensitive. It works with firm pressure even when the display is off. At the bottom of the navigation bar menu, you can change the level of pressure required to trigger the button.
Set up or turn off Hello Bixby
Samsung's smart assistant Bixby isn't very smart yet, so you probably won't use it. At the same time, when you press the physical Bixby button, a screen called “Hello Bixby” appears. You'll also find this screen to the left of the main Home screen panel. It's a bit like Google Now, but not as good. You can customize Hello Bixby to show information more useful to you—by default, it has things you don't want, like random Giphy animations and suggested themes in the Samsung store. Click the gear icon in the top right corner to edit cards and customize what they display. If you don't want to use Bixby on your home screen, you can enter edit mode by pressing and holding the spacebar, then turn off the switch above the Bixby panel.
Get rid of icon frames
The icons on the Samsung home screen are all squircles, and third-party apps you install will be enclosed in white squircle frames. It's consistent, but not very attractive. To get rid of icon frames, go to Settings > Display > Icons. Change it to "Icons Only" and you're done.
Reorganize applications
The default sort in the Galaxy S8's apps folder is "custom," which is a fancy way of saying "you'll never find anything." You should immediately change it to alphabetical order by opening the folder, clicking the menu button, and selecting Sort. Unlike previous versions of Samsung's Home screen, the apps folder will remain in alphabetical order even when you install new apps.
Faster unlocking via iris scanner
Samsung decided to put the Galaxy S8's fingerprint sensor in a really awkward spot on the back of the phone, so you'll want to familiarize yourself with the iris scanner. It works surprisingly well, and you can make it even more convenient to use with a few tweaks. You can add Iris Scan in Settings > Lock screen & security > Iris Scan. Make sure Iris unlock is turned on so you can unlock your phone by looking at it, then turn on Iris unlock when screen turns on. In this mode, you don't have to swipe the lock screen to enter iris scanning mode. Just wake up your phone by looking at it and it will immediately unlock.
Selecting display calibration mode
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ have several display calibration modes available in the settings. The default calibration is a responsive mode that includes custom color sliders to adjust colors to look the way you want. Some GS8 owners find the display too red, but you can change this using the sliders. There are also AMOLED Photo, AMOLED Cinema and Basic modes. Basic mode offers the most accurate colors of the sRGB specification, while Adaptive has a wider color gamut.
Changing the default volume level
When you press the volume key, the default action is to change the ringer volume. How often do you need to change it? Changing the media volume is more useful and you can set it to default. Just go to Settings > Sound & Vibration. There you will find "Default Volume Control". Tap it and select Media.
Set up Always-on display
Samsung's Always-on display feature allows you to see basic information about your phone without waking you up. This feature drains your battery a bit, so either turn it off or adjust it to make the battery drain more worthwhile. Always-on display appears in Settings > Lock screen & security > Always-on display. The display style can be changed to different clock, calendar, photo or minimal clock on the edge. On the other hand, Always-on display does not always have to be turned on. At the bottom of the settings screen is a toggle for "Always-on display". Disable it and you can set a schedule to turn it on and off.
Editing the Edge panel
There is no flat version of the Galaxy S8, so it's time to make friends with the Edge Screen. It's a small tab on the right edge of the screen that shows you various shortcuts and tools when shooting. You can customize what you see on the edge screen by tapping the gear icon at the bottom or going to Settings > Display > Edge Screen. The Edge screen can be turned off if you don't want to use it, but set up Edge Panels first. There are almost a dozen panels by default, including a handy clipboard manager and weather. Don't forget to click the menu button in the top right corner to rearrange the panels and edit the Edge Screen. You can make the panel larger, smaller, more transparent, or even change its location.
Improved multitasking with Snap Window
The Galaxy S8 runs Nougat, so it uses the standard Android multi-window system. However, Samsung has added a small bonus in the form of Snap Window. You'll find the Snap button right next to the split-screen button on the app cards in the multitasking interface. Tapping lets you define a section of your app that will remain at the top of the screen while you use the bottom section for another app. It is an ideal solution for streaming videos on Snap Window as it takes up less space and will continue playing even if it loses focus.
Turn the brightness to maximum
By default, you can access the screen brightness slider from the advanced quick settings, but with another change you can access it even easier. Open Quick Settings and tap the arrow next to the brightness slider. Then switch the Brightness slider to maximum and tap Done. The brightness slider now appears below the settings bar at the top of the notification shade.
Dual Audio via Bluetooth
The Galaxy S8 is the first phone with Bluetooth 5.0, and it comes with a pretty cool feature. The GS8 can stream audio to two different Bluetooth devices simultaneously, but the option is quite hidden. Select "Settings"; "Connections"; "Bluetooth"; "Menu"; "Double Sound" Once you enable this feature, you will be able to pair a second Bluetooth Audio device with your phone. Both will receive the same flow, but one may be slightly delayed.
Use Smart Select
Samsung makes a big deal out of Smart Select on Note devices, but this screen selection and cropping tool is also available on the Galaxy S8. You can access it using Edge Screen, so add the Smart Select panel first. Smart Select can be used to capture a square or circular portion of the screen rather than a full screenshot. These clippings can easily be scanned into OCR text. It is also possible to make a GIF animation or crop the screen in a floating window. It's not very convenient to use without a stylus, but you can get pretty close.
Turn on Download Accelerator
Download Booster is a feature that Samsung released a few years ago and then hid in the menu, never to be seen again. You might want to use it on the Galaxy S8. Download Booster links your LTE and WiFi connection, allowing you to download files larger than 30MB at faster speeds. It's on the menu Settings > Connections > Other connection settings > Download Booster.
Full screen application settings
The Galaxy S8 has virtually no bezels around the display, which comes with an unusual 18.5:9 aspect ratio. This means some apps and games will look strange, either with black bars or chunks of the interface. The phone tries to guess which setting is correct, but you can always switch between full and not full by opening the multitasking screen and pressing the button in the top right corner of the deck. In addition, there is a complete list of applications and their screen modes in the section Settings > Display > Full Screen Apps. Just visit this menu and install applications in one of the modes without opening them individually.
Setting Energy Saving Settings
There are several ways to save power on the Galaxy S8, all conveniently located inside the device management settings. You will find them in the section Settings > Device Maintenance > Battery. There are "Medium" and "Maximum" power saving modes, each of which can be changed using custom settings. Just select one of them and click the "Customize" link at the top. You can choose the screen resolution, brightness level, CPU limits, enable/disable background mode, etc. To activate the power saving mode, click the "Apply" button instead of the "Customize" button. Medium power saving mode can also be accessed from quick settings. There is also an advanced section accessible through the menu button in the top right corner. There, you can configure the app's power monitor, increasing or decreasing the time before the app goes to sleep (other Android devices call this app in sleep mode).
Save data in Secure Folder
We all save important data on our phones, and Samsung offers a way to keep it all locked away. It's called Secure Folder and it only takes a few seconds to set up. Simply choose a new unlock method, decide whether you want fingerprints or a retinal scanner, and wait for the encrypted container to be created. Secure Folder can store files as well as copies of applications from your phone with completely separate data directories. Secure Folder even has a camera app, and yes, the photos it takes are saved in Secure Folder. This is an ideal place to store sensitive data that you don't want others to see.
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Samsung has tried to concentrate all the technological trends of our time in its top-end smartphones Galaxy S8 and S8+. This includes a curved display, a retinal scanner, and a “night mode”. Of course, the software interface matches the hardware. We’ll talk about it today, or more precisely, about its hidden and unobvious capabilities. So, what does the new interface of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ contain?
Navigation Bar Secrets
The navigation bar on the Galaxy S8 and S8 has a few tricks up its sleeve, including allowing users to bypass the device's lock screen and instantly access the home screen.
To do this, you need to activate unlocking from the Home button in the settings - Settings > Display > Navigation Bar. Now a strong press on Home will unlock the device, and a double press will forcefully lock it. In addition, the user can hide the navigation bar in applications where it is not automatically removed, and also configure it to suit his tastes. In some applications, the navigation bar may disappear completely; to bring it up you need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Edge of the screen
The edges of the screen on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ provide access to apps, news and key features, allowing apps, shortcuts and notifications to be displayed on the curved edges of the screen. In addition, there are notifications in the form of glowing stripes along the edges, so you won’t miss a message even if the smartphone is lying face down. This same mode works well during game battles.
Users can access screen edge settings by selecting Settings > Display > Screen edges.
Create convenient reminders
Found interesting articles you'd like to see later? Galaxy S8 allows users to simply save URLs using the reminder feature. To do this, click on the icon Reminder in the standard browser. The URL is saved automatically, and you can also set the time when the reminder appears.
In addition, the smartphone allows you to create reminders in instant messengers. To do this, click the menu item Message Options and select a sub-item Send a reminder. Finally, you can pin reminders to the display. To do this you need to select an application Reminders, select the desired reminder from the list and select the “Always on screen” option.
Power buttons and camera
Sometimes you only have a couple of seconds to take a good photo. On the Galaxy S8 and S8+, you need to double-press the power button to instantly launch the camera. You can zoom a photo from the camera application by dragging the shutter button left and right.
In addition to unlocking the device, the finger scanner allows users to open apps and control key functions. A simple swipe down or up will show or hide the notification panel, while a swipe from the screen to the sensor on the home screen will launch Samsung Pay. The function can be found in the section Settings > Advanced Features > Fingerprint Scanner Gestures.
If you cannot answer the call, you can reject it by sending pre-generated messages. For this, a heart rate sensor is used - double tapping will send a message. The setup is done like this: Settings > Display > Screen edge > Lighting > Advanced settings > Quick reply.
Game screenshots
To quickly take a screenshot of the game and merge the game, you need to press the volume down button and the power button. You can also swipe your finger across the screen from edge to edge and then select an area of the screen to save.
Configurable in Settings > Advanced Features > Smart Capture
Snap an application as part of a window
A new feature on the S8 allows users to select a portion of the most recently opened app to pin to the top of the screen. For example, this could be videos or stock reports. This allows you to keep two applications on the screen at the same time. To launch, you need to click the arrow button in the application title.
Unlocking chip
If you are using a retinal scanner, then in the authorization window you can select different masks for this. Not too interesting, but still, someone will probably like it. You can find it here: Settings > Lock screen & security > Retina scanner > Mask preview screen.
Samsung Cloud offers users an easy way to share large video clips and photos with other users. The function supports FullHD videos and files up to 1 GB in size. Users can save up to 2GB of content per day. After two days of storage, the files will be deleted from the server.
Users can also give other users access to shared content by sending them a code. Those who receive the code will be able to view the materials via the link.
Of course, these are not all the features, but we’ll tell you about others next time.