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One UI 4.0 Tip: How to use Bixby in Samsung phones?
Samsung One UI 4 Beta program is currently available for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in the select regions. The One UI 4.0 beta based on Android 12 comes with a large number of features in which the RAM Plus and Material You are the noticeable ones as they take the user experience to the next level.
One UI 4 Beta program is an opportunity for Samsung consumers that lets them taste the flavor (download) of all the upcoming features and changes of the latest Android generation-based custom skin ahead of its stable release for Galaxy devices.
In addition to this, Samsung also confirmed that the stable Android 12 update will start rolling out to Galaxy smartphones later this year. However, later, Google itself confirmed the arrival. Although, here, we are discussing how to use Bixby in One UI 4
What is Bixby?
Bixby is the first Samsung Smart Assistant launched on Galaxy S8 and S8+. You can interact with Bixby using voice, text, or click. It is deeply integrated with the mobile phone, which means that Bixby can perform many of the tasks you perform on the phone.
It is a virtual assistant on your Galaxy phone or tablet that learns, evolves, and adapts to you. It learns your routines, helps you set up reminders based on time and location, and is built into your favorite apps.
How to use Bixby on Galaxy devices?
The dedicated Bixby button on the left is a convenient way to invoke Bixby. A short press of the Bixby button will take you to the Bixby homepage.
- From a Home screen,
- press and hold the Side key.
Tip: You can also access Bixby from the Apps list.
How to set Bixby voice:
Set up Bixby Voice with a Bixby key
- To set up Bixby Voice, press and hold the Bixby key.
- If you want to change Bixby’s language, tap English, and then choose your desired language.
- Sign in to your Samsung account if you haven’t already, and then tap Next again.
- Read the information, and check off your desired settings. Then, tap Next.
- If prompted, tap Next, and follow the instructions to set up Voice wake-up. When you’re finished, tap Done.
Note: You can tap Skip if you want to set it up at a later time. If you’ve set up Bixby Voice wake-up in the past, it may remember your voice and set it up automatically.
Set up Bixby Voice with a Side key
- First, press and hold the Side key to open Bixby. Read the information about the Side key, and then tap Next.
- If you want to change Bixby’s language, tap English, and then choose your desired language.
- Sign in to your Samsung account if you haven’t already, and then tap Next.
- If you would like to have a shortcut to Bixby added to your Home screen or to open Bixby with a double press of the Side key, tap the options to place or remove a checkmark. Tap Done.
- If prompted, tap Next, and follow the instructions to set up Voice wake-up. When you’re finished, tap Done.
- If want to add a shortcut to the Home screen, tap Add when prompted.
Bixby Routines
You can use Bixby to show you information or change device settings based on where
you are and what you are doing.
- From Settings, tap Advanced features > Bixby Routines.
Bixby Vision
Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and Internet apps to give you a deeper
understanding of what you see. It provides contextual icons for translation, QR code
detection, landmark recognition, or shopping.
Camera
Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to help understand what you see.
- From Camera, tap More > Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Gallery
Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery app.
- From Gallery, tap a picture to view it.
- Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Internet
Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app.
- From the Internet, touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is displayed.
- Tap Search with Bixby Vision and follow the prompts
Are you using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on One UI 6.1 and having trouble finding the video call effects option? Let us tell you that Samsung has updated this feature to make it easier for you to customize your video calls. Here’s what’s new and how you can set it up.
With the One UI 6.1 update, Samsung has moved the video call effects feature settings to the Quick Panel. Now, you can access and change video call effects without having to navigate through multiple screens. When you pull down from the top of your screen, the Quick Panel appears.
Here’s how to set up Video Call Effects:
You can easily use the Video Call effects on your Samsung devices, just need to follow a few steps:
- Start a video call using any app that supports video calling. Make sure you’re in the middle of the call before you try to change the effects.
- While you’re on the video call, pull down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Panel. Pull down again to reveal more options.
- In the Quick Panel, find the Video Call Effects button. Tap on this button to open the settings for video call effects.
- You’ll now see several options to customize your video call. You can change the background, adjust your face effects, modify the color tone, or use automatic framing. Select the options that you like to enhance your video call.
Users with Samsung devices running from One UI 3.1 to One UI 6.0 have to select the video call effects icon directly on the call screen. But with One UI 6.1, accessing these features through the Quick Panel is now simpler.
If you haven’t used these effects on your Galaxy devices yet, try it now to make your video calls fun and engaging.
How to create 24 hour time-lapse video from single photo on Samsung devices
Samsung offers a range of advanced Gallery and Camera features for Galaxy devices that let you capture and edit images and videos like a professional. One of the amazing features of Samsung devices is the ability to convert a single photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video.
If you’ve ever wanted to see a single photo transform into a stunning time-lapse that captures a full day, this Gallery feature is perfect for you. It can take photos of landscapes, skies, sunsets, and more, and turn them into stunning videos that show the changes from morning to night, all 24 hours.
The 24-hour time-lapse video feature of the Samsung automatically detects if your photo includes elements like the sky or sunset. If it does, the AI on your Samsung device can convert it into a time-lapse video. It provides a unique way to experience how a scene transforms throughout the day, all just by one photo.
How to transform a single photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video
To create a beautiful time-lapse video from a single photo, you just need to follow a few simple steps:
- Open the Gallery app on your Samsung device. Look for photos with landscapes, skies, or sunsets.
- Choose the photo you want to convert.
- Tap the info menu at the bottom of the screen.
- If the photo has a recognizable sky, the 24-hour time-lapse option will appear. Tap it to generate the video.
- After the video is created, you can save it to your Gallery or share it with others.
One UI 6.1.1’s Motion Clipper feature coming to these Samsung devices
Samsung bringing on-device AI capabilities to many devices. The One UI 6.1-based Galaxy AI update comes with cloud-based and on-device AI features; with the processing on-device turned off by default. To enhance your privacy, enabling on-device AI processing becomes necessary.
Many Galaxy AI features process data within the device, preventing sensitive user information from leaking outside the device. In cases where cloud-based data processing is necessary, strict server policies are applied to protect user data, however, not all users want to use cloud-based AI.
Samsung’s One UI 6.1-based Galaxy AI brings the “On-Device Data Processing” feature. It enables Galaxy users who prefer to keep all data within the device with more control over their mobile experience. It also lets users decide whether to allow online processing for AI features.
Settings > Advanced features > Advanced intelligence > Process data only on-device
Process data only on-device toggle is available on select Galaxy devices including Galaxy S24, S24 Plus & S24 Ultra, Galaxy S23, S23 Plus & S23 Ultra, Galaxy S22, S22 Plus & S22 Ultra, as well as Galaxy Z Fold 5, Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4.
You also get direct access to AI features above the on-device processing toggle. The choice of all features provided by Galaxy lies entirely with the user. Experience complete control over your device and complete privacy protection with Galaxy, anytime, anywhere.
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