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One UI 4.0 Tip: How to use Face recognition on Samsung Galaxy devices?
Face recognition is a feature that lets Samsung users unlock their phones in one quick move. It’s an easy and secure way to keep everything safe on your phone. With the help of this feature, you can verify your identity in certain apps, like Samsung Pay. Although, here, we are discussing how to enable Face recognition on One UI 4.
Samsung One UI 4 based on Android 12 comes with plenty of new features and customization to provide a better user experience. It brings redesigned and upgraded widgets that can provide in-depth customization from visibility to appearance.
Aside from this, the company has already released the One UI beta activity to high-end devices including Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. And now the company is planning to release the Most anticipated One UI 4 beta for its last year flagship Galaxy S20 series devices.
How to use Face recognition on Samsung devices?
The feature was first introduced to Galaxy devices with the Galaxy S8 and S8+. You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.
- Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
- Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy make-up.
- When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera lens is clean.
- Go to your Phone’s Settings
- Tap on Biometrics and security
- Then click on Face recognition.
- Follow the prompts to register your face.
Read more: One UI 4.1 Eligible Devices: Next Samsung Android 12 update after One UI 4.0
Face recognition management
Customize how face recognition works.
- From Settings
- Tap Biometrics and security
- Now, click on Face recognition.
- Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
- Add alternative look: Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative appearance.
- Face unlocking: Enable or disable face recognition security.
- Stay on the Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.
- Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face recognition. Turn off to increase security and make it harder to unlock using an image or video of your likeness.
- Require open eyes: Facial recognition will only recognize your face when your eyes are open.
- Brighten screen: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your face can be recognized in dark conditions.
- About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about securing your device with biometrics
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Samsung Gallery albums missing after One UI 6.1.1 update? Check these quick solutions
If you’ve updated your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 6.1.1 and noticed that your photo albums are missing or not showing up in the Gallery app, you’re not alone. Several Galaxy users are experiencing the same issue. Let’s take a look at what’s cause of this issue and how to fix it.
What’s the Issue?
After the major One UI 6.1.1 update, some users have found that when they select an album group in the Gallery app, their photos are not visible. Instead, the album seems to disappear entirely.
The issue often happens when you have albums with the same name activated in two different features – the album hiding function and the album merge feature. When both are turned on, it can cause albums to disappear or not display correctly.
Samsung’s Response
Samsung is aware of this issue and the community moderator has confirmed that it’s a known issue affecting users after the One UI 6.1.1 update.
The moderator has also mentioned that the company is working on a solution to fix these bugs in future updates. In the meantime, you can check some temporary solutions to resolve it.
Quick Solutions
If you’re experiencing problems with your albums, there are two solutions you can try:
1.) Disable Albums with the same name in the Hide Album Feature
For that, you just need to open the Samsung Gallery app on your device >> tap the More Options icon (Three vertical dots) >> Select Hide Album option >> Look for albums that have the same name and turn them off.
2.) Turn Off the Album Merge Feature
To do so, launch the Samsung Gallery app >> click on the More icon at the bottom to enter Settings >> check the option for Merge Album and switch it off.
By following these steps, you should be able to see your photo albums again. You can also check software updates and a Gallery app update. If any of them are available on your smartphone, install them now to get a better experience.
Update your Samsung Calendar app now to fix widget disappearance issue
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Excited for One UI 7 Beta? Here’s how to get your Samsung device ready!
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
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Unlock Samsung Internet app’s Secret Mode Now
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.