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How to screen mirror Galaxy phone and use Android apps with Link to Windows

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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.

Read More: Samsung Android 11 and One UI 3.0 Update Tracker: These devices have received the update so far

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.

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  • 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.

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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.

Hey, Sheetal 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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3 Tips to create cinematic content with Galaxy Log on Samsung Galaxy S25 [One UI 7]

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series comes pre-installed with One UI 7, which offers several amazing tools for creating professional videos, and one of them is Galaxy Log. Here, you can check 3 easy tips to create stunning and cinematics content with Galaxy log on the Galaxy S25 series.

Galaxy Log 

Galaxy Log is a special video recording mode that gives you more control over how your videos look. When you record a video using Galaxy Log, the colors and lighting appear softer and less intense. This may look a bit dull at first, but that’s actually a good thing as it allows you to change the colors and lighting later on when editing the video.

Moreover, Galaxy Log gives you the ability to adjust dark and brighter areas in post-production and create the dramatic, cinematic look you want.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Galaxy Log

3 Tips to create cinematic content with Galaxy Log

If you’re looking to make your videos look more professional with Galaxy S25, Galaxy Log is an essential feature to use.

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Adjust Camera Settings for Better Control

Whether you’re recording on a bright sunny day or in foggy weather, the Galaxy S25 lets you adjust the camera settings to get the best results. For that, you need to use the Galaxy Log feature. Follow the steps given below.

  • Open your camera.
  • Tap the More option.
  • Select Pro Video mode.
  • From there, tap the LOG button at the top of the screen.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Galaxy Log

Once you’re in Pro Video mode, you can adjust settings like ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance.

For example, if you’re shooting in foggy conditions, you can adjust the ISO to around 400-800 to get enough light without creating too much noise. You can also lower the shutter speed for smoother footage. These settings give you more control over how your video looks. It allows you to make your content look not gloomy, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Use the Exposure Monitor to manage light

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Proper lighting is important to creating beautiful, cinematic videos. The Galaxy S25 helps you keep track of your lighting with a tool, the Exposure Monitor. This feature shows you if areas of your video are too bright or too dark.

To activate the Exposure Monitor, go to Pro Video mode, tap the LOG button, and then tap the two-circle icon at the top. This will allow you to use tools like the Zebra Pattern and False Color.

The Zebra Pattern highlights areas that are overexposed, while the False Color tool helps you see whether parts of your video are too dark. These tools help you make quick adjustments to ensure that your video has the perfect amount of light and looks professional.

Enhance Colors with Samsung LUTs

If you want to change the colors of your video to make it look even more cinematic, you can use LUTs (Look Up Tables). Samsung provides LUT options that allow you to adjust things like contrast, brightness, and color grading to give your video a specific style.

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To get started, you can visit the Samsung Log Video page on the Samsung Developer website and download Samsung’s LUT presets. These LUTs can be applied during the editing phase, helping you create a unique look for your video.

With these simple tips, you’ll be able to take full advantage of Galaxy Log and turn your creative ideas into stunning videos on your Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone.

How to increase Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera capture speed

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How to increase Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera capture speed

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s latest premium Galaxy S series smartphone, offering amazing camera features. If you’re using a Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone and want to take photos faster, here’s how you can boost the camera capture speed.

Yes, Samsung allows you to adjust the camera capture speed on the Galaxy S25 Ultra through a feature called Intelligent Optimization. This feature was introduced with the Galaxy S24 series and works even better on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which runs One UI 7.

Intelligent Optimization

Intelligent Optimization feature helps improve your photos after you take them. This feature allows users to adjust how their photos are processed. It is helpful for both professional and everyday photos.

By using it, the camera works to make sure your pictures look their best, but sometimes, this takes time. After you take a photo, the camera does extra processing to make the picture look clearer and optimized.

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This extra processing slows down how fast the camera is ready to take the next picture. If you want to take photos more quickly, you can adjust the settings of Intelligent Optimization.

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How Intelligent Optimization affect camera speed

When Intelligent Optimization is enabled, the camera improves your photos, which may cause a slight delay before you can take another shot. The delay time depends on the selected setting.

By default, the camera is set to maximum quality optimization, which takes longer to process the photo before you can capture the next one. If you set it to the minimum, the camera does less processing, which allows you to take the next photo almost immediately after clicking the capture button.

How to increase camera capture speed:

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You can easily change the Intelligent Optimization settings on your Galaxy S25 Ultra to boost camera capture speed. Just need to follow the below given steps:

  • Open the Samsung Camera app
  • Click on the Settings icon.

  • Tap on Intelligent Optimization.
  • You can see three options:
    • Maximum
    • Medium: Speed up capture time by doing less optimization
    • Minimum: Take pictures as fast as possible by not optimizing pictures after they are taken.

Galaxy S25 Ultra camera Intelligent optimization

  • Choose the one that fits your needs. To boost the camera capture speed, tap on the Minimum option.

With these simple adjustments, you can enjoy faster camera speeds on your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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How to disable One UI 7 Now Brief on your Galaxy S25 Ultra

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One UI 7 Now Brief is one of the most highlighted features of the Galaxy S25 series. It’s powered by AI and a Personal Data Engine. Some users find it annoying or unuseful (not useless!) and there’s a way to disable the One UI 7 Now Brief feature.

Now Brief in One UI 7 is basically an AI-powered buddy, which gives you a quick rundown of stuff you’re into. You’ll see it pop up on your Galaxy’s lock screen or through a widget, so you don’t have to go hunting for info yourself.

Not feeling it? No worries—some folks just don’t need extra bells and whistles. It’s quite easy to disable One UI 7 Now Brief; here’s what to do:

How to disable Now Brief

Jump into Settings: Swipe down from the top of your screen, hit the gear icon, or dig up the Settings app wherever you stash it.

Head to Lock Screen and AOD: Scroll down, and tap “Lock screen and AOD” (AOD’s just Always On Display, by the way).

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Find the Now Bar: Tap “Now bar” – that’s where Now Brief hangs out since it’s linked to that lock screen widget.

Switch it off: Scroll a little, and you’ll spot a toggle next to “Now brief.” Flick it off, and you’re good to go!

How to tweak Now Brief

Rather than completely wiping it, you can tweak Now Brief. There are options to customize what should be shown in the briefing. You can check apps and services as per your preference and drop unnecessary ones using the toggles.

This way, you won’t have to ditch Now Brief but it would be less in-your-face. Head to Settings > Galaxy AI > Now Brief, and mess around with what it shows—like skipping the news but keeping the weather.

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Here’s how to easily apply a screen protector to your Samsung Galaxy S25

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now reaching customers who pre-ordered it. If you’ve just gotten your new phone, it’s important to protect its screen from scratches and damage. Attaching a screen protector to your Samsung Galaxy S25 is a simple and effective way to keep it safe and ensure long-lasting protection.

The package for the Samsung Galaxy S25 screen protector includes two protective films, an applicator, two dust removal stickers, an attachment guide, a microfiber cloth, and a squeegee.

You can easily apply a screen protector to your Galaxy S25 smartphone, just need to follow a few easy steps.

Step 1:

Start by removing the protective tape from the applicator. Fix your phone securely into the applicator and press firmly to keep it in place. Then, use the microfiber cloth to clean the screen thoroughly, removing any dirt or fingerprints.

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Step 2:

Take one of the dust removal stickers and gently use it to eliminate any remaining dust or foreign substances from the screen. This will ensure the protector sticks properly without bubbles or imperfections.

Step 3:

Carefully peel the first protective film labeled 1 from its backing, located near the middle. Turn the film over and place it on the screen, securing it in the applicator’s groove. Be cautious not to touch the adhesive side. Align the camera hole with the top of the phone screen and press gently to fix it temporarily.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Screen Protector

Step 4:

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Once the protector is in place, use the squeegee to remove the blue protective tape, ensuring it sticks to the screen. Carefully remove the applicator by lifting the bottom part of the film and pulling the applicator down.

Step 5:

Repeat the process with the other part of the protective film for the lower part of the screen. Use the squeegee to push the film from left to right to ensure it is fixed securely.

Step 6:

Peel off the transparent protective film and wipe the screen with the microfiber cloth to remove any streaks. If a line appears in the center of the screen, don’t worry this will fade after a short period.

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Go back to stability: Downgrading from One UI 7 Beta to stable One UI 6.1 on Galaxy S24 in the US

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If you joined the One UI 7 beta program on your Galaxy S24 in the US and want to return to the stable One UI 6.1, here’s an easy guide to do it safely.

The One UI 7 beta program specifically rolled out for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in the US, promised early access to new features and improvements. However, beta software often comes with some bugs, glitches, and performance issues which can lead to frustration.

Trying new software might seem fun initially, but it can get old fast if it makes your phone less reliable. Since we don’t know when One UI 7 will be stable, returning to One UI 6.1 is a smart choice for many.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to downgrade your Galaxy S24 from One UI 7 Beta back to One UI 6.1:

1. Backup Your Data:

  • Before you start, ensure all your data is backed up. Use the Samsung Smart Switch on both your phone and a computer to save your photos, contacts, apps, and settings.
  • Connect your phone to the computer via USB, open Smart Switch, and select ‘Backup’.

2. Withdraw from the Beta Program:

  • Open the Samsung Members app on your phone.
  • Look for the One UI Beta Program status in the settings or at the top of the app.
  • Select “Withdraw” and follow the prompts. This step ensures you won’t receive further beta updates.

3. Use Smart Switch to Downgrade:

  • After withdrawing from the beta, go back to Smart Switch on your computer.
  • With your phone still connected, you should now see a “Downgrade” option. Click on it.
  • Confirm the downgrade process by accepting the terms and conditions. Smart Switch will then download and install the stable One UI 6.1 firmware.

4. Reset Your Phone:

Note that this process will perform a factory reset. Once the downgrade is complete, your phone will reboot into recovery mode where you will need to select ‘Wipe data/factory reset‘ to finalize the process.

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5. Restore Your Data:

After the reset, use Smart Switch again to restore your backed-up data to your phone.

Important:

This method is for Galaxy S24 users who enrolled in the beta via the Samsung Members app. If you manually flashed the beta (using methods like Odin), you might need to flash back to One UI 6.1 using the same tool.

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Why go back to the stable version?

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Going back to One UI 6.1 ensures you have a more reliable and smoother experience with your phone until Samsung rolls out the stable One UI 7 version. It is about returning to a version where everything just works fine, avoiding any bugs from beta software.

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