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Samsung One UI 3.1 Tip: How to customize Quick Settings panel on your Galaxy device

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Samsung has built One UI 3.1 with an intuitive and easily accessible interface, which is not only new but gives you a rich and clean UI feel.

From the first appearance, you’ll see that the Home screen, apps, Settings menu, Notification panel, and more are all redesigned compared to the previous one.

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Adding to this your Galaxy device gives you tons of control options – and you don’t even have to look for it. The Quick Settings panel on your Galaxy phone or tablet allows you to easily access and use various functions.

For example, you can turn on airplane mode, mute your device, change the order of keys, or rearrange the keys in any way you choose. This article will help you to customize the Quick Settings panel on your Galaxy device with Samsung One UI 3.1.

Samsung One UI 3.1 Tip for Quick Settings panel 

Edit the button order

Maybe you’re always connecting to Wi-Fi or using your phone’s flashlight. If that’s the case, you can change the button order so your favorite shortcuts show up first.

  • To open the Quick settings panel, swipe down from the top of the screen using two fingers.
  • Tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Edit buttons or Button order, depending on your phone model.
  • To move a button, touch and hold it, and then drag it into the desired position. Tap Done when you’re finished.

Samsung One UI 3.1 Tip for Quick Settings panel 

Note: On phones with the One UI 3.1 update, you can add a new icon to the panel by swiping left and then tapping the plus sign. Touch and hold your desired icon, and then drag it to your desired position. Tap Done when you’re finished.

Access setting for Quick settings

You know that tapping a Quick setting icon automatically activates certain features. But what about when you want to access the feature’s settings, such as the Flashlight’s brightness setting?

To do this, open the Quick settings panel by swiping down from the top of the screen. Then, tap the name of the feature under the icon.

  • For example, if you want to access the Flashlight settings, tap the word Flashlight.

A setting menu will automatically appear. Sometimes, you may need to tap Details to be taken to the full settings page. Also, please note that certain settings might be grayed out or not appear if the feature is turned off (e.g., Wi-Fi networks may not show if Wi-Fi is turned off).

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One UI 6.1: How to activate Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices

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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.

Samsung One UI 6.1 Auto Blocker feature

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.

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One UI 6.1: How to use Maintenance Mode on your Samsung device

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Samsung One UI 6.1 Maintenance Mode

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.

Samsung One UI 6.1 Maintenance Mode

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.

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One UI 6.1: How to turn on App Protection feature on Samsung devices

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Samsung One UI 6.1 App Protection feature

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.

One UI 6.1 App Protection feature

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