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One UI 4 Tip: How to use Edge lighting in Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
Samsung Note 20 series launched back in August last year, preinstalled with Android 10-based One UI 2.5. Moving forward, it received Andriod 11 based One UI 3.1 in February this year. And now, the Note 20 lineup is currently experiencing the upcoming feature of Samsung’s latest software One UI 4, which is based on Android 12.
Until now, the company has released the second beta of One UI 4 for the Galaxy Note 20 series, which brings fixes for several issues and errors such as the 120Hz display refresh rate. Samsung’s Android 12 update comes with a lot of new features, such as a redesigned user interface, improved icons, and the Material You theme system.
Furthermore, One UI 4.0 also improves all the stock applications, adds more lock screen widgets, quick settings switch to turn off camera and microphone access, and so on. However, here in this article, we are talking about how to use the Edge lighting style in Samsung Galaxy Note 20 with One UI 4.
What is Edge lighting on Galaxy devices?
Edge lighting is a feature on some bigger Galaxy devices that allows users to use the entire edge of their display as a notification light. It gives them the freedom to easily see when a new notification arrives without having to open their phone. Edge lighting lets you change the style and color of notifications as well as control which apps use the feature.
How to use it?
You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications. Therefore, to use these new styles or Edge lighting on your Samsung smartphone (One UI 4), follow the steps mention below:
- Firstly, just go to your Phone’s Setting
- From Settings, tap Notifications
- Now, choose a pop-up style, Here you find the following options:
- Brief: Enable customization of your notification colors, lighting style, and included apps.
- Included apps: View brief notifications for your apps.
- Brief pop-up settings: Customize the Edge lighting style, colors, and enable notifications to show even while the screen is off.
- Detailed: Enable the default Samsung Notification settings
- Now, among all these options choose Brief pop-up settings
- From here click on Edge lighting style
- Choose the style whatever you want, also you can adjust its transparency and duration as per your preference.
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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!
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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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