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One UI 4.1 Tip: How to use Gboard’s GIF keyboard on your Samsung phone?
Along with memes and viral videos, GIFs have become the default tool for web humor. They are widely used and are being loved nowadays. There are many ways to get new GIFs from the internet. While the Google Keyboard app offers a specific GIF keyboard that has a lot of variety.
Well, not only Gboard but many apps have a built-in GIF finder where you can search and send various GIFs easily. Unfortunately, these app’s animated images are only limited to those applications and you are not allowed to send them to other sites.
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On the other flip, Gboard provides you with the ability to search and send GIFs from the keyboard anywhere. You can use it with Google Messages, Samsung Messages, Telegram, WhatsApp, or other messaging applications.
However, it should be noted that the GIF finder in Google keyboard on Android acts as a file finder. Thus, when you send a GIF, it uploads that file to the messaging app but it won’t work on some social media apps such as Instagram or Twitter comment section.
In this article, we’ll see how to use Gboard’s GIF keyboard on your Samsung One UI 4.1 smartphones to search and send new GIFs.
Samsung One UI 4.1: Gboard GIF keyboard
Samsung smartphones come pre-installed with Samsung Keyboard. However, you can download the Google keyboard from PlayStore to get access to additional functionalities. Once you have downloaded it, select the Gboard keyboard instead of Samsung’s.
Now follow the below-mentioned steps in order to get tips on using the Gboard GIF keyboard.
- Open up a messaging app you want to send a GIF in. We are using Samsung messages.
- Once you find a conversation, make sure Gboard opens up.
- You may have to switch to it if it isn’t your default keyboard.
- Look for and tap the emoji icon next to the spacebar on your screen.
- Once the emoji page opens, tap the GIF icon.
- There are various varieties of GIFs available on the keyboard, swipe left or right to find one that suits your mood.
- Good Night
- Good Morning
- Confused
- Chill Out
- Love
- Happy
- Cry
- NBA
- YES
- NO
- LOL
- Excited
- Bye
- Sorry
- Congratulations
- Sleepy
- Hello
- Hugs
- Ok
- Please
- Thank You
- and many more.
- You can also search for GIFs using the search bar.
- You can also scroll through GIF themes by swiping left next to the search bar.
- Once you find the GIF you want, just tap it.
- Gboard will send the GIF after you tap it in some apps.
- If it doesn’t, you may have to hit the send button in that app.
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If you own a pair of Galaxy Buds, you might want to use them with both your phone and tablet. But how do you switch between the two devices without having to manually disconnect and reconnect them? Don’t worry, you can do that as Samsung offers a function for Galaxy devices named “Auto switch to other devices”.
The Auto switch to other devices function allows your Galaxy Buds to automatically connect to the phone or tablet you’re using when you start a call or play media. This way, you don’t have to worry about missing a call or pausing your music when you switch devices. You can enjoy seamless audio across your Samsung devices.
To use this feature, you need to sign in to the same Samsung account on both your phone and tablet. This feature may vary depending on your device, so make sure you have the latest software update on both devices. You also need to enable Bluetooth on both devices and pair your Galaxy Buds with them.
To enable the auto switch feature, follow these steps:
- Tap on Earbuds settings.
- Tap on the Auto switch to other devices option
- Toggle on the switch, next to the devices you want to use with the auto switch.
That’s it! Now you can enjoy using your Galaxy Buds with both your phone and tablet without any issue. You can also disable the auto switch feature anytime by following the same steps and toggling off the switch.
Samsung offers a bundle of features for lock screen customization on your Galaxy smartphone. In addition to the wallpaper, you can now add transition effects for lock screen wallpapers, all thanks to the Samsung Wonderland Good Lock module.
The new update of Samsung Wonderland added a new type of wallpaper that includes captivating transition effects when the user turns on the screen. It allows users to customize their experience by setting different wallpapers with transitions.
How to add transitional effects on the lock screen?
To apply the transition effect lock screen wallpaper, you just need to follow a few steps given below.
- Open Samsusng Wonderland app.
- Tap on the “Create your different lock screen effect” option.
- Select any one transitional wallpaper for the lock screen. You can also select it from the Gallery app.
- Now tap on the Set as Wallpaper option and it is done.
However, you can customize the transition effects type, Speed, thickness, Brightness, and Grayscale of the lock screen, just need to tap on the Edit option ahead of Set as wallpaper.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers a remarkable feature named Water Lock Mode. It prevents unintended interactions while submerged in water. This feature is a valuable addition, ensuring seamless functionality and peace of mind while wearing the Galaxy Watch 4 in the water.
There are two simple methods to activate Water Lock Mode on the Galaxy Watch 4. The first involves a quick swipe down to access the Quick Settings Panel, followed by tapping the Water Mode icon.
Alternatively, users can enable this mode through the device’s Settings menu by selecting “Advanced Features” and toggling on the “Water Lock” option. Once enabled, Water Lock Mode renders the touchscreen inactive, shielding the watch from accidental touches underwater.
To deactivate Water Lock Mode, users can press and hold the home key. The watch emits sounds to expel water from the speaker, while a gentle shake eliminates any moisture from the pressure sensor.
