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How to fix poor signal, mobile data or calling issues in Samsung phones

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If your Galaxy phone is experiencing low signal or even no signal at all, you may be unable to connect to the internet, and its ability to make or receive phone calls may be limited.

At peak times or in busy areas, towers may become overloaded, slowing down mobile data access. Make sure you verify your account is in good standing and service is active with your carrier.

Some carriers may slow data access once you have reached a certain limit, or data may be slower in certain areas. Contact the carrier to learn more.

If you’re facing these issues, then you are in right place, below you can check the options to solve these problems.

Fix 1

Common fixes for low or no signal on phone

Verify the account and services.

  • Make sure your account is active and you haven’t reached any usage limits.
  • If you have recently made any changes to your service, such as switching carriers or upgrading your plan or phone, contact your carrier to make sure everything is correct on their end.

Check your coverage.

  • Some features of the nearby landscape, such as trees and buildings, can interfere with your phone’s reception, and this can vary by carrier.
  • You may also be outside your carrier’s coverage area, or they may be experiencing an outage.

Reboot your phone.

  • A reboot will close all running apps, and force the phone to reconnect to the towers.

Check common settings.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel and make sure the following are set properly:

  • Airplane mode should be disabled
  • Mobile Data should be enabled
  • Turn off Wi-Fi Calling

Next, open Settings, and then tap Connections. Tap Mobile networks, tap Network operators and then tap Select automatically.

Remove accessories.

  • Remove any third-party accessories and cases because they can interfere with the antenna, especially if it claims to boost the signal.
  • Unplug anything that may be in the USB port.

Check the SIM card.

  • Verify that the SIM card is correctly installed and not damaged.
  • If possible, test with another active SIM card.
  • While you have the SIM out, check the liquid damage indicator.

Fix 2

Reset network settings on a phone or tablet

Open the network settings.

  • Navigate to and open Settings. Search for and select Reset network settings.

Reset the network settings.

  • Tap Reset network settings again, and then tap Reset settings. Tap Reset to finish.

FIX 3

Perform a software update on a phone or tablet

The phone or tablet will show the last date that it checked for updates. To download an update, you must be connected to the internet.

Download updates manually.

  • On your device, navigate to and open Settings, tap Software Update, and then tap Check for updates. Tap OK.
  • After the update, your device will restart.
  • You can also check for updates using Smart Switch.
  • If your carrier is Verizon, swipe to and tap System updates, and then tap Check for system updates.

Make sure your device has enough space if you’re having trouble.

  • Make sure the phone or tablet is connected to the internet and charged more than 50 percent before installing a software update.
  • Some carriers require a Wi-Fi network connection and will not allow you to update using mobile data.
  • If an error occurs during a software update and your phone or tablet keeps restarting.
  • If your phone or tablet doesn’t have enough storage space, you can clean up your storage with Device care.

Check your phone or tablet after the update.

  • If you were having issues before the software update, use the phone or tablet normally to see if the problem has been solved.

FIX 4

Reboot the phone or tablet in safe mode

Certain downloaded apps can make your phone or tablet freeze, crash, or lag. Some apps can even affect camera functionality, cause audio issues, and affect network connectivity.

If the issues do not appear while in Safe mode, the problem is caused by a downloaded app and it should be uninstalled.

Reboot the phone or tablet in Safe mode.

First, open the Power menu:

  • On phones with a regular Power key, press and hold the Power key until the Power menu is displayed.
  • On phones without a dedicated power button, swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
  • Tap the Power icon at the top of the screen.

Touch and hold Power off until the Safe mode icon is displayed. Tap Safe mode to start your phone in Safe mode. If you’ve entered Safe mode successfully, you’ll see Safe mode displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Check if the phone or tablet is still having the same problem.

Use the phone or tablet normally and see if the issue has been resolved. If the phone or tablet is operating normally, a recently installed app was most likely causing the issue.

  • If the issue is gone in Safe mode: One of your recently downloaded apps was likely the cause of the problem. Proceed to step 3.
  • If the issue still exists: Downloaded apps may not be the cause of the problem. You may need to reset the phone or tablet to the factory setting.

Uninstall apps.

  • One by one, uninstall any apps you downloaded just before your phone or tablet began having the issue.
  • After uninstalling each app, restart the phone or tablet and see if it is functioning normally.

Reboot the phone or tablet normally.

  • On phones with a regular Power key, press and hold the Power key until the Power menu is displayed.
  • Tap the Power icon at the top of the screen.

Tap Power off to turn off the phone. Wait until the phone or tablet completely turns off, and then press the Power key again to turn it on. See if the issue has been resolved.

FIX 5

Perform a factory data reset on your phone or tablet

Before you reset the phone or tablet.

  • Make sure to back up your phone or tablet. All data and settings will be erased.
  • Write down the username and password for the account that you used to back up your data.
  • If you have encrypted the SD Card inserted into your phone or tablet, make sure to decrypt it before the reset. Navigate to Settings, search for and select SD, and then tap Decrypt SD card.

Perform a factory data reset.

  • Navigate to Settings.
  • Search for and select Factory data reset.
  • Tap Factory data reset again and then tap Reset.
  • You may need to enter your Samsung account password or Lock screen password. The phone or tablet will reboot.

Hey, Camila is here! From the very beginning, I love using Samsung phones like a die-hard fan. Apart from detailing One UI features for readers, I love exploring different apps of the Samsung ecosystem with a cup of tea!

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One UI 5 Watch Beta: How to join, download and install when Samsung starts

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Samsung One UI 5 Watch

A few days back, Samsung teased the One UI 5 Watch operating system. This new wearable OS will be coming pre-installed with the next-generation Galaxy Watch lineup this August. Meanwhile, Samsung also starting the One UI 5 Watch Beta for current models this month.

As of May 20, Samsung has not announced the One UI 5 Watch’s Beta Program. It’s expected to begin next week for the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. With a few simple steps, you will be able to join the One UI 5 Watch Beta through your Galaxy device.

How to join One UI 5 Watch Beta

To participate in the One UI Watch Beta Program, you must register through the Samsung Members app on your device:

  1. In the Samsung Members app, log in with your Samsung Account.
    • If you do not have a Samsung Account, create an account on the Samsung Account site.
  2. Once logged in to the Samsung Members app, select “Notices > Registration for One UI Watch Beta Program.”
  3. Complete and submit the application form.

If you meet the participation criteria, you will be enrolled in the One UI Watch Beta Program.

How to download & install One UI 5 Watch Beta

You must be enrolled in the One UI Watch Beta Program to install the Beta software. To avoid compatibility issues, before installing the Beta software, make sure all apps such as Galaxy Wearable and Watch Plugin on the device are updated to the latest version available.

If you enrolled in the Beta program successfully, update notifications will be sent at the start of Beta.

To download and install the Beta software, on your device, select “Settings > Software update > Download and install”. You can also use the update menu in Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app. Beta software updates are rolled out gradually to One UI Watch Beta Program participants.

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How to recover calls and messages from a Samsung Galaxy using Find My Mobile

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Samsung Retrieve Calls and Messages

Samsung’s Find My Mobile function allows you to locate, lock and/or wipe your device remotely, which is necessary if you have lost your Galaxy device. This guide tells you how you can enable an important toggle, which makes it possible to recover calls and messages from your Samsung Galaxy.

Firstly, you will need to be signed into your Samsung account in order to use Find My Mobile. And to utilize the tools available in the Find My Mobile section, you will need to enable the Remote Controls feature on your mobile device before you can use the service.

How to enable Remote Control feature

From the home screen of your Samsung device, swipe up and choose Settings. Now, you have to open the Security and privacy tab, where you can find the option to expand Find My Mobile tools.

Once expanded, hit the toggle to turn on the Find My Mobile. It will get enabled swiftly if your phone already has Samsung Account logged in, otherwise, you need to login or create a new one.

Now, simply tap the switches to turn on the listed tools namely Allow this phone to be found, Remote unlock, Send last location, Retrieve calls and messages, and Offline finding.

Samsung Retrieve Calls and Messages

Note: If you have already set up your Samsung account on your account, you may need to enter your password.

How to enable Retrieve calls and messages

During the procedure of setting up Find My Mobile, you have already enabled the “Retrieve calls and messages” feature. It allows you to recover your calls and messages if you lost your Samsung Galaxy device or it gets misplaced/stolen.

Find my mobile will show you the last 50 numbers that your device has made or received, for calls and messages. To recover, you will first need to login into SmartThings Find using your Samsung Account on a PC or secondary device and follow the below-mentioned steps.

  1. On the Find My Mobile page, click Retrieve calls/messages
  2. Click Retrieve
  3. The last 50 numbers will display on your screen
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One UI 5.1 Always On Display: How to activate and customize on all Samsung devices

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Samsung Always On Display One UI

Samsung One UI 5.1 brings an enhanced Always On Display feature, which delivers a stunning user experience. Galaxy users are adequately aware of the Always On Display, while some users may have not activated or customized the function yet.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to access the One UI 5.1 Always On Display, turn it on or off, access additional settings, and edit the appearance. For starters, it’s going to be a big beneficial guide, while users already rocking with AOD on Galaxy can share their setup with us at tip[at]sammyfans[dot]com.

Samsung’s amazing AOD lets you view the clock, battery, and missed phone call/message notifications when the screen is turned off. Despite keeping the screen on all time, the feature uses less power and utilizes the proximity sensor to turn off completely when in the pocket.

With regular improvements, the company made the Always On Display feature more appealing. You can keep it on and show it off to your friends, while the ClockFace app allows you to create a customized clock appearance for the AOD functionality.

Let’s begin the guide:

Access AOD

First, swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the settings Settings icon. Now, scroll to and select Lock screen, turn Always On Display on or off and select the Always On Display switch. To access AOD Settings, select Always On Display and Edit the settings as desired.

One UI 5.1 Always On Display

Adding to this, One UI also allows you to edit the Always On Display appearance. To do so, navigate to the Always On Display screen, and select Clock style. Once done, you will be able to Edit the appearance as desired, then select Done.

One UI 5.1 Always On Display

It’s worth mentioning that flagship Galaxy devices may offer additional customization settings and options compared to budget ones. Samsung tells features availability varies by market and carrier so there’s a chance of riffs for consumers worldwide.

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