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One UI 4.0 Tip: How to setup Samsung keyboard on Galaxy devices?
Samsung has opened the One UI 4.0 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in the select region, these smartphones have received two beta update so far. And the company is planning to release the next beta update for this flagship series in the upcoming days or weeks.
One UI 4 Beta program provides Samsung consumers with an opportunity to taste (download) all upcoming features and the latest Android-based custom skin changes before the stable version of the Galaxy device is released.
Furthermore, Samsung also confirmed that the stable Android 12 update will begin rolling out to Galaxy smartphones later this year. However, here, we are talking about how to set up the Samsung keyboard on One UI 4.
How to set up the Samsung keyboard?
Samsung keyboard provides a large number of customization options for you to choose from, allowing you to create your own keyboard. Change the layout, language and size used, and other options to create the perfect keyboard.
Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to the features of the keyboard. Options may vary by carrier.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:
- Emojis: Insert an emoji.
- Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
- GIFs: Add animated GIFs.
- Voice input: Use Samsung voice input.
- Settings: Access keyboard settings.
- Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only).
- Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.
- Translate: Type words or sentences on the keyboard to translate them
into another language. - Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for secure access to apps and services.
- Spotify: Add music from Spotify.
- YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.
- Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
- Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to
cut, copy, and paste. - Modes: Select a keyboard layout.
- Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
- Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.
- AR Emoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers you can
share. - Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested ones.
Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:
Languages and types:
Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard.– To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.
Changing the keyboard language:
- Open the keyboard
- Tap the settings cog
- Tap Languages and types
- Tap Manage input languages
- Tap the switch next to the languages you wish to use. A maximum of four can be selected at one time
- Navigate back to your keyboard
- Swipe right or left on the spacebar to select a language
Smart typing
- Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.
- Suggest emojis: Include emojis when using predictive text.
- Suggest stickers while typing: View recommended stickers while you are
typing. - Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text
recommendations. - Auto spell check: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections.
- More typing options: Customize additional typing options.
Style and layout
- Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.
- High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
- Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.
- Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.
- Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.
- Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.
- Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
- Custom symbols: Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard.
Other settings
- Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.
- Handwriting: Customize handwriting options (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only).
- Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.
- Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data.
- About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard.
- Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (if supported by your carrier).
Use Samsung voice input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
- From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input and speak your text.
Configure Samsung voice input-
Set customized options for Samsung voice input.
- From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
- Tap Settings for options.
• Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard.
• Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input.
• Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.
• About Samsung voice input: View version and legal information for Samsung
voice input.
Changing the keyboard
The Samsung keyboard can be used in three different layouts to provide the typing experience you find the easiest to use. The standard keyboard uses the entire screen width. One-handed keyboard Move the keyboard to the left or right side of the screen to make it easier to use with one hand. The floating keyboard can be dragged on the screen, making it easier for you to see the application you are using while typing.
- Open the keyboard
- Tap the options icon on the emoticon toolbar
Please note: if you see a list of words when you tap the options icon, tap the emoticon toolbar key then try again. The emoticon toolbar key looks like a face between two arrows.
- Tap Modes
- Select between the standard keyboard, one-handed keyboard, and floating keyboard
- Select the keyboard you wish to use
- Standard keyboard
- One-handed keyboard
- Floating keyboard
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series introduced several new features and enhancements with the One UI 6.1, one of which is Intelligent Optimization. This feature is designed to give users specific control over the image processing levels directly from the camera settings.
The Intelligent Optimization feature allows users to adjust how their photos are processed. Whether capturing everyday moments or professional shots, the Intelligent Optimization feature in One UI 6.1 ensures that your photos meet your standards with minimal effort.
How to activate it?
You can easily enable the Intelligent Optimization feature by following the steps below.
- Open the Camera app, then Settings.
- Tap on Intelligent Optimization.
- Choose the desired optimization level
- 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.
- Optionally, enable or disable the Scene Optimizer.
This feature allows for customization of photo attributes such as sharpness, contrast, and brightness. For example, selecting the minimum level results in more natural-looking images, while the maximum level increases detail and sharpness, which is ideal for zoomed-in shots. Notably, the quality optimization setting of these levels only affects Photo Mode.
If you enable Scene Optimizer, it automatically optimizes the color and contrast of pictures to make dark scenes look brighter, food looks tastier and landscapes look more vivid.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy
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Samsung’s One UI 6.1 offers a range of new features and Galaxy AI Suite that significantly improves the user experience. With the latest Galaxy Enhance-X app, users of Samsung One UI 6.1 devices can enhance their photos using an innovative feature called Camera Shift. This feature is designed to provide more flexibility and control over the composition of photos.
The Camera Shift feature allows users to alter the perspective of a photograph after it has been taken. This is mainly useful in situations where capturing the perfect angle in real time is not possible.
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Moreover, the Camera Shift uses advanced AI algorithms to modify the angle and perspective of your photos, providing a result that aligns with your imagination. With events that unfold rapidly and capturing every detail that matters, Camera Shift ensures that you can revisit and adjust those moments.
How to use it?
You can easily use the Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone running One UI 6.1, just need to follow a few steps:
- Open the Galaxy Store app and download the Galaxy Enhance-X app.
- Select the photo you wish to edit and choose the “Camera Shift” option.
- A slider will appear, enabling you to change the photo’s perspective as you see fit.
Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X’s Camera Shift feature enhances mobile photography by making it easier to take pictures and expanding the creative options for users. If you have the latest version of Galaxy Enhance-X and One UI 6.1 running Samsung device then you can enjoy this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series introduced a significant enhancement to the user experience with One UI 6.1, which allows extensive customization of lock screen widgets. This impressive feature is a first for the flagship devices, allowing users to personalize their lock screen to a great extent.
One UI 6.1 lets users arrange different widgets on their lock screen according to personal preference. These widgets include a customizable clock display color, battery indicators, calendar, weather forecast, and even Samsung Health’s daily activity graphs.
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Arrange Widgets on Samsung One UI 6.1 Lock Screen
To customize the lock screen, users just need to follow a few steps:
- Simply touch and hold to your phone’s lock screen.
- Select ‘Widgets’ to view the available options and swipe up to see available widgets such as battery, clock and reminders.
Add
- Now, tap on Widgets, then select the desired widget option. You can repeat this process to continue adding widgets.
- To rearrange widgets, touch and hold the selected widget, then drag it to a new place next to the other widgets.
Remove
- If a user decides to remove a widget, they can do so by tapping the red minus icon. This will delete it from your lock screen.
Once the customization is complete, users can save their settings by tapping ‘Done’. This personalized setup allows for efficient access to information directly from the lock screen. If you have a Galaxy device running One UI 6.1, then you can try Lock Screen widget customization.