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How to enable Emergency mode on your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
Samsung Galaxy smartphones come with a lot of impressive and useful features that not only help you in your day-to-day life but can also be useful when you are in difficult situations or need help. One of such features is known as an Emergency mode.
In this article, we’ll see how to enable and use Emergency mode in Samsung’s latest smartphone – Galaxy S21 FE 5G. But before into the steps to enable it, let’s discuss what is Samsung’s Emergency mode.
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Samsung Emergency Mode:
Samsung Emergency mode works as it is named. It enables you to extend the standby time of your device when you are in an emergency and you want your device to conserve power for as long as possible. When enabled, it decreases the screen’s brightness.
It also limits some functionalities of your phone in order to consume less power. Yet, the emergency mode doesn’t mean that you’ll have to compromise with calls. You can make calls to a specified contact as well as emergency numbers.
You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms and send your location information to others in a message. However, the home screen will be changed to a simple black theme and will be simplified when the emergency mode is enabled.
How to enable Emergency Mode in Samsung Galaxy S21 FE:
- Press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time.
- Click on Emergency mode.
- When accessing for the first time, read and accept the terms and conditions.
- Tap Turn on.
Emergency mode features
While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on the
Home screen. Options may vary by carrier.
- Estimated battery life: Displays estimated remaining battery charge time based on current battery charge and usage.
- Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
- Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
- Phone: Launch the call screen.
- Share/Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency contacts.
- Internet: Launch the web browser.
- Chrome: Launch the Google web browser.
- Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated service.
More options
- Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode.
- Edit: Add or remove apps from the screen.
- Emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts.
- Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode
How to turn off Emergency mode:
When the emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode.
- Tap More options
- Tap Turn off Emergency mode.
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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
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.