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How to use Samsung One UI 4.1-based Secure Folder to keep your files private
Samsung One UI 4.1 is official and has reached many Galaxy device owners through OTA updates. The new custom OS brings hand full of new features at the same time, improves, optimizes, or customizes the older ones.
Samsung Secure Folder is an aged One UI feature that keeps your private photos, videos, files, apps, and data safe and secure. The feature continues to provide its services to One UI 4.1 users. Although it hasn’t seen any significant new changes, the feature has been improved, at least in terms of performance.
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Moreover, the Samsung One UI 4.1 Secure Folder is protected by the defense-grade Samsung Knox security platform that makes sure that your information is kept safe from any malicious attacks. The service also allows you to add a passcode or biometric lock to keep your data safe from any others eyes.
Samsung Secure Folder users can add an existing app on their phone to their Secure Folder to make a copy of the app. You can also add new apps from Galaxy Store or Play Store only to install them in the Secure Folder itself and only these apps can access your hidden files.
Samsung One UI 4.1 Secure Folder
Before you set up your Secure Folder, you first need a Samsung Account.
How to create secure folder?
- Enter the Setting of your smartphone.
- Tap Biometrics and security.
- Tap Secure Folder.
- You will need to sign into or create a Samsung Account.
- Tap Sign in, Continue, or Agree.
- Enter your Samsung Account details, then tap Sign in or OK.
- Choose the lock method you wish to use, then tap Next.
- Enter the lock method, then choose Continue.
- Enter the lock method again, then choose Confirm.
- A shortcut to the Secure Folder will be added to your Home and Apps screen.
How to add files to Secure Folder?
After you have set up your Secure Folder you can move your private files. There are several ways to move files to the Secure Folder.
- Open your Secure Folder
- Tap Add files or tap the three dots and tap Add files
- Choose the type of file that you want to add
- Select the files you want to add and tap Done
- Choose whether you want to copy or move the files
You can also move your files directly from where they are saved on your phone. This only works with apps that are made by Samsung, such as My Files, Gallery and Voice Recorder.
- Open an official Samsung app such as Gallery
- Select the files that you want to move
- Tap the options icon. It will appear as three dots in the bottom right corner
- Tap Move to Secure Folder
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Samsung introduced a Sleep Apnea tracking feature with the Galaxy Watch 7 series. The company is now making the Sleep Apnea feature available for other Galaxy Watch models with One UI 6 update. Here, you can check how to enable and use this feature.
Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s breathing becomes shallow or stops while they sleep. It’s a serious issue that can affect overall health. With the new feature, Samsung aims to help users easily detect if they might have sleep apnea.
To use this feature, you’ll need the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Samsung phone. Here’s how you can enable it:
- Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone and go to the Sleep Apnea tab.
- If you don’t see the app on your phone, start it from your watch first.
- Enable the Sleep Apnea feature by turning on the switch and following the prompts.
Make sure to wear your Galaxy Watch while you sleep. In the morning, open the Samsung Health Monitor app again to view your results in the Sleep Apnea tab. You can also tap “View history” to see your recorded sleep data.
This new feature gives users important insights into their sleep health. By offering an easy way to detect signs of sleep apnea, it can help users take steps toward better health.
For more detailed instructions, you can also check “the Instructions for use” section in the Samsung Health Monitor app. If you have the Galaxy Watch running One UI 6 Watch update, you can try out this feature.
Quality sleep is important for your health, but several people struggle to get enough. Lack of sleep can lead to serious health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. To help improve sleep, Samsung has created the Galaxy Ring. It is a smart ring with AI technology that tracks your sleep and offers personalized tips to help you rest better.
Here you can check three advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Ring to improve your sleep.
Comfortable to Wear All Night
Samsung Galaxy Ring is lightweight and comfortable so you can wear it all night without issues. It comes in 9 different sizes, and a free sizing kit is included to help you find the best fit.
The ring can be worn on any finger, but the index finger is recommended for the best results. With a battery life of up to 7 days, you don’t have to worry about charging it every night.
Track Sleep Quality
Galaxy Ring features an Advanced Sleep Tracking feature, which helps to track different stages of sleep, including light, deep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Each stage plays a different role in your body’s recovery. Deep sleep helps your body heal, while REM sleep is important for mental recovery.
By tracking how much time you spend in each stage, the Galaxy Ring helps you understand if you’re getting the quality sleep you need. It also checks your heart rate and heart rate variability, which can help spot sleep problems.
Healthier Tips
After tracking your sleep for a week, the Galaxy Ring provides personalized advice to help you improve your sleep habits. It might suggest things like adjusting your bedtime or avoiding caffeine before sleep. These tips make it easier to build a healthier sleep routine.
Studying e-books and journals in foreign languages can be difficult, especially when you come across unfamiliar words or phrases. For that, Samsung offers Galaxy AI-powered PDF Overlay Translation feature. With this feature, you can instantly translate PDF documents without needing any extra apps which helps you understand study material more quickly and effectively.
Samsung PDF Overlay Translation feature automatically translates the text on your screen. After that, you can read documents in a foreign language without having to switch between apps or spend time searching for words.
Whether you’re reading any paper or an e-book, the PDF Overlay Translation tool can help you stay focused by making translations appear directly on the document. Below you can check how you can use it on your Samsung phone.
How to Use Samsung PDF Overlay Translation Feature
For that, you just need to follow a few steps given below
- Open the Samsung Notes app on your Galaxy device
- Create a new document by clicking the appropriate icon.
- Tap the “+” icon, select PDF, and find the PDF you want to translate.
- Once your PDF is open, tap the Galaxy AI icon at the top of the screen.
You can choose to either Summarize or Translate PDF depending on what you need. You can also pick the language you want to translate the document into.
This feature is very useful, mainly for those who need to read documents in another language, whether for school, work, or personal growth. It saves time and helps you understand content better to study more efficiently and without stress.
If you have an eligible Samsung Galaxy device, you can try this feature now to read documents in another language.