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One UI 4.0 Tip: How to use Bixby in Samsung phones?

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

  1. From Gallery, tap a picture to view it.
  2. 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

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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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One UI 7 Instant Slow-Mo: How to create epic videos with Galaxy S25 Ultra?

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series features enhanced One UI 7 Instant Slow-mo feature. It’s an effortless way to create epic videos using the Galaxy S25 smartphone with just a tap. It ends the need for any third-party app and time consumption in editing.

You can trigger the One UI 7 Instant Slow-mo feature within the Gallery viewfinder. While playing a video, you just need to play a selected part of the video, with tapping and holding turns the simple video into a masterpiece that can be saved as a copy.

Here’s how you can leverage this feature to create epic videos:

Step 1: Capture Your Video

  • Start by recording a video with your Galaxy S25 Ultra. The video can be of any action or scene that you think would look impressive in slow motion.

Step 2: Open the Video in the Gallery

  • Head towards the Samsung Gallery app on your Galaxy S25 Ultra and find the video you just recorded or any video you wish to edit.

Step 3: Engage Instant Slow-Mo

While playing the video, simply touch and hold anywhere on the screen. This action will automatically engage the Instant Slow-Mo feature, slowing down the video to create a dramatic effect.

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Step 4: Adjust and Preview

  • As you hold your finger on the screen, you can move it to adjust the portion of the video you want in slow motion. The video will play in slow motion, allowing you to see the effect in real time.

Step 5: Save the Slow-Mo Clip

  • To save your creation, look for an option to save the slow-motion clip while you’re still holding the screen. It appears as a button or prompt on the screen, tapping on it saves your video with the applied slow-motion effect.

Step 6: Share Your Epic Video

After saving, you can share your slow-motion masterpiece through various social media platforms or messaging apps directly from the Gallery app.

Note that some videos may not be supported by Instant Slow-mo due to file type. You won’t have any issues with videos recorded by the Galaxy camera. The feature leverages AI so the results may not be as expected all the time.

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Here’s how to keep your Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 workout screen active

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Many Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 series users have encountered an issue where the exercise screen doesn’t stay on during workouts, switching back to the watch screen. This issue is causing frustration among users, especially when users want to keep track of their progress in the middle of their workout.

Samsung has acknowledged the issue and shared that the root cause of this problem is in the notification settings for the Samsung Health app on your Galaxy Watch running Google Wear OS 5.0. With the Wear OS, Google has upgraded its notification policy, which is causing issues on Galaxy Watch 4/5/6.

When the notification setting for the Samsung Health app is Off, the watch screen switches to the home screen during workouts. The ‘Workout in progress’ icon does not appear at the bottom center of the screen due to the disabled setting.

Samsung workout screen issue

Fortunately, this issue can be resolved by making sure that notifications for the Samsung Health app are enabled. For that, make sure your watch and phone are connected. Now, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and go to Watch Settings >> go to Notifications >> select App notifications >> turn on Samsung Health.

To allow notifications on Samsung Watch Health, you just need to follow a few steps. From the watch home screen, swipe down and select the Settings icon. Now, Go to Apps >> select App List >> Select the Samsung Health app >> go to Permissions and make sure Notifications are allowed.

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By following these steps, your exercise screen will stay on during your workouts to make it easier to track your progress.

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One UI 6 Watch: Here’s how to use Sleep Apnea feature on your Galaxy Watch

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Samsung introduced a Sleep Apnea tracking feature with the Galaxy Watch 7 series. The company is now making the Sleep Apnea feature available for other Galaxy Watch models with One UI 6 update. Here, you can check how to enable and use this feature.

Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s breathing becomes shallow or stops while they sleep. It’s a serious issue that can affect overall health. With the new feature, Samsung aims to help users easily detect if they might have sleep apnea.

To use this feature, you’ll need the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Samsung phone. Here’s how you can enable it:

  • Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone and go to the Sleep Apnea tab.

  • If you don’t see the app on your phone, start it from your watch first.
  • Enable the Sleep Apnea feature by turning on the switch and following the prompts.

Make sure to wear your Galaxy Watch while you sleep. In the morning, open the Samsung Health Monitor app again to view your results in the Sleep Apnea tab. You can also tap “View history” to see your recorded sleep data.

This new feature gives users important insights into their sleep health. By offering an easy way to detect signs of sleep apnea, it can help users take steps toward better health.

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For more detailed instructions, you can also check “the Instructions for use” section in the Samsung Health Monitor app. If you have the Galaxy Watch running One UI 6 Watch update, you can try out this feature.

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