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How to enable and customize Edge panel and Edge lighting on your Galaxy device
Samsung Edge screen is a customizable feature that consists of the edge panel and edge lighting. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information.
The Samsung Edge displays your five most frequently used apps for you to access at a moment’s notice.
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Configure Edge panel
You can customize the Edge panels.
- From the Edge screen, tap Settings.
- Tap to enable the feature. The following options are available:
• Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
• Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.
• Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install. - More options:
– Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or right.
– Uninstall: Remove a downloaded Edge panel from your device.
– Handle settings: Customize the position and style of the Edge handle. - Tap < Back to save changes.
Edge panel position
You can change the position of the Edge handle.
- From the Edge screen, tap Settings.
- Tap More options > Handle settings for the following options:
- Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the
edge of the screen. - Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen
displays on. - Lock handle position: Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched.
- Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the
Edge lighting
Edge Lighting for any android phone application has an amazing user interface to use and it makes your mobile screen totally adorable with attractive lighting.
Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications, which makes alerts visible even when the screen is face-down.
- From Settings, tap Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting.
- Tap to enable the feature.
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Lighting style
Customize the color, width, and transparency of the Edge lighting feature.
- From Settings, tap Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting.
- Tap Lighting style to customize:
- Effect: Choose an edge effect.
- Color: Choose a preset or custom color, and enable app colors.
- Advanced: Adjust other Edge lighting qualities.
- Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting.
- Width: Drag the slider to adjust the width of the Edge lighting.
- Duration: Drag the slider to adjust how short or long the Edge lighting displays.
- Tap Done when finished.
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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