Know how to wirelessly charge your compatible Samsung devices with your Samsung phone
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung. This premium device comes packed with powerful software capabilities and monstrous hardware performance.
One of the notes taking specialty of the Note 20 Ultra lies on its back. Yes, we’re definitely talking about the ‘Wireless PowerShare’ feature. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a 4,300mAh battery while the Note 20 Ultra has a 4,500mAh battery.
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Wireless PowerShare is an innovative feature that lets you turn your Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Fold 2, Z Flip into a wireless charger. Also known as reverse wireless charging, it gives you the power to share your battery and charge your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds+ with ease. It works with Qi-certified devices, which is a common standard, so as long as the device can be charged via Qi, you’re able to give it some power from your phone.
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When you’re low on battery, it’s simple to get a boost with power-sharing. To use Wireless PowerShare, place your Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, or Z Flip facedown on a sturdy surface, like a table. Then place the device you need to charge in the center of the back of the phone. If it has a display, the charging screen should appear, or in the case of Galaxy Buds+, the charging light should illuminate.
How to use Wireless PowerShare:
- From Quick settings, tap Wireless PowerShare to enable this feature.
- With the phone face down, place the compatible device on the back of the phone to charge. A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging begins.
NOTE: Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires a minimum 30% battery to share. The speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device.
For best results when using Wireless PowerShare, please note:
- Remove any accessories or cover before using the feature. Depending on the type of accessory or cover, wireless PowerShare may not work properly.
- The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you may need to adjust the placement to make a connection. When charging starts, a notification or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you’ve made a connection.
- Call reception or data services may be affected, depending on your network environment.
- Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or surrounding environment.
- Do not use headphones while charging with Wireless PowerShare.
Wireless PowerShare is available on Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, and Fold.
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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