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One UI 4.0 Tip: How to use Mobile continuity on Samsung phone?
Just recently, Samsung announced its most anticipated One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21 series smartphone users. The update is initially rolling out in South Korea and will soon expand to more markets, including the United States, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and China.
The latest One UI 4 beta 3 brings several improvements in the system security and optimizes the stock applications for a better overall user experience. In addition to this, the company also confirmed that the stable Android 12 update will begin rolling out to Galaxy smartphones later this year. However, in this article, we are talking about how to use Mobile continuity on One UI 4.
What is Mobile continuity?
Mobile continuity can synchronize your calls and messages on your Samsung device. This means that no matter what device you use or how far away you are from your phone, you will never miss any calls or text messages.
How to set up?
Access storage and other functions of your device across compatible mobile devices and computers.
- Link to Windows
- Samsung DeX
- Continue apps on other devices
Link to Windows
Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows-based PCs. Get instant access to your device’s photos, messages, and more on a PC by linking your devices.
Pictures
- Drag and drop pictures to Windows.
- Open and edit pictures in the Your Photos app.
- Share images with your contacts through Windows.
- Messages (SMS/MMS)
- MMS group messaging support.
- Integration with Windows Emoji Picker.
- Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new message.
Notifications
- See and manage phone notifications from your PC.
- Exclude notifications from individual phone apps.
- Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new notification.
App mirroring
- Live stream your phone screen on your PC.
- Interact with your phone using the keyboard and mouse.
- Use Windows Accessibility.
Link your device to your computer
- From Settings, tap Advanced features > Link to Windows.
- Follow the prompts to connect your device to your PC.
TIP: You can also enable this feature from the Quick settings menu.
Samsung DeX
Connect your device to a PC or TV for an enhanced multitasking experience.
- Send DeX to your TV and keep using your device, or turn your device into a
trackpad. - Connect to a TV or monitor either wirelessly or with an HDMI cable.
- Get DeX on your PC for quick and easy file transfers.
Enable DeX
- From Settings, tap Advanced features > Samsung DeX.
- Tap to turn on the feature.
- Follow the instructions on your device to connect to your TV or PC.
- If connecting to a PC, download the DeX app onto your computer at
samsungdex.com.
Continue apps on other devices
This feature allows you to make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy
devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.
- From Settings, tap Advanced features > Continue apps on other devices.
- Tap to turn on the feature. Connection occurs automatically.
- Sign in to your Samsung Account on your Galaxy devices.
TIP: Move your contacts from your device to your Samsung account so you can
access them on all registered device
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Samsung is going to open the One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy devices soon, and fans are excited to be a part of it. Ahead of registering beta, it is important to ready your Galaxy smartphone for that.
If you have the latest Galaxy flagship smartphone, such as the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip 6, here are a few steps to prepare for the Beta update:
1). Keep Your Software Updated
- Make sure your phone is running the latest software version. You can only participate in the Beta if your device’s software is up to date. This also helps with performance and compatibility for the upcoming Beta.
2). Install the Samsung Members app
- Samsung Members app is necessary to join the Beta program. If you haven’t installed it yet, do so soon! To do so, you just need to open Galaxy Store >> Search ‘Samsung Members’ >> Open it and tap to Install.
3). Update the Samsung Members app version
- If you already have the Samsung Members app, check for any updates. Keeping it up to date will help you access the Beta Poster and enjoy new features.
By following these steps, you’ll be ready to join the One UI 7 Beta program as soon as it is available.
Notably, the Korean tech giant hasn’t confirmed when One UI 7 will be released but some reports show that many flagship devices are already being tested internally. However, the recent information reveals that there may be some delays in the Beta rollout.
Today, Samsung is holding its 2024 Developer Conference, where the company will showcase improvements in various features like Bixby, Galaxy AI, One UI, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, SmartThings, and Tizen. It’s not clear if Samsung will reveal Android 15-based One UI 7.0 at the event.
Keep an eye on announcements and get ready to enjoy new features on your Galaxy device!
One UI 7 may expand One UI 6.1.1 features to non-flagship devices
Samsung Internet app is filled with a Secret Mode browsing feature. Under Samsung Internet, the company created a myriad of features all geared towards helping to keep you and your online experience safe.
Available for all Android phones, Samsung Internet brings user-centric security and privacy features to web browsing, enabling you to freely browse your favorite websites while helping to safeguard your privacy.
Samsung Internet also enables private environments with Secret Mode. This option offers the same browsing experience as you would normally experience on Samsung Internet but with extra privacy and protection.
Secret Mode won’t let cookies and browsing history for any websites you visit be stored on your phone. As soon as you close all the tabs from Secret Mode, cookies and browsing history will be erased, leaving no clue of what happened.
To use this feature, go to Samsung Internet, and from the main screen, tap on the Tab Manager icon on the bottom where you can manage your open pages. Activate Secret Mode by tapping “Turn on Secret mode”.
Privacy Dashboard:
Available within the Quick Access page, the Privacy Dashboard offers a detailed record of weekly activities and settings that can be adjusted to suit your privacy preferences. To find this, go to the browser, tap the three lines icon, and select Privacy.
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.
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