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[Weekend Tip] How to use Samsung One UI 4.1 Widgets and tools

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One UI 4.0 Widgets

One UI 4.1 is the latest iteration running on Samsung Galaxy devices. It’s based on the Android 12 operating system, which is packed with a slew of new features and improvements over the last year’s Android 11-based One UI 3.1.

For the Home Screen, Samsung One UI 4.1 software comes with a lot of customization options and useful functions such as the Widgets. Today, we are here with a quite simple yet useful guide – How to add or remove Widgets?.

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Unquestionably, Widgets are like mini versions of apps. They appear on your Home screen and when you tap them, they will activate or use an app’s feature. These shortcuts help users access their favorite apps directly from the home screen.

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How to Add Widget in One UI 4.1

If you want to add a widget, swipe to the Home screen. Then, touch and hold an empty spot. Here, tap Widgets, select your desired widget and then tap Add.

How to Remove Widget in One UI 4.1

In order to remove a widget, just touch and hold the widget on the Home screen, and then tap Remove.

Samsung One UI 4.1 introduces various types of Widgets in order to make your Galaxy phone’s Home Screen extra useful. After placing a Widget, there will be a few options available, however, keep in mind the options may vary depending on the widget.

  • Transparency: Increase or decrease the widget’s transparency so you can easily see it. You can access this by touching and holding the widget and then tapping Settings.
  • Resize: Widgets that can be resized will have a blue line along their edges. You can resize it by touching and dragging the lines.
  • Color: Set your widget to a different color. You can access this by touching and holding the widget and then tapping Settings.

Samsung One UI 4.1 Smart Widgets

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One UI 6.1: How to activate Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices

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In today’s era, ensuring our online activities remain secure is very important. For that, Samsung has a powerful feature called Auto Blocker, which enhances user privacy and protects devices from cyber threats effectively. You can easily activate the Auto Blocker feature on your Samsung One UI 6.1 devices.

Auto Blocker feature is mainly valuable for safeguarding against malware and viruses that often infiltrate your device via applications outside the official platform such as the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.

It prevents devices from downloading applications without user confirmation from suspicious sources. Users can enjoy a safer browsing experience with minimized exposure to potential threats.

Moreover, the feature also blocks unauthorized commands attempting to access the device through the USB port. This feature is especially useful when connecting devices to transfer files.

You can easily activate Auto Blocker on your One UI 6.1 Samsung device, just need to follow a few steps:

  • Navigate to the Settings app on your smartphone.
  • Scroll down and select Security and Privacy from the list of options
  • Find the Auto Blocker menu. From there, toggle the feature on to enable its protective functionalities.

Samsung One UI 6.1 Auto Blocker feature

Users can also customize settings further, such as activating the Messaging app protection option or blocking software updates via USB, depending on their security preferences.

By enabling Auto Blocker, users significantly reduce the risk of malware and viruses infiltrating their devices through untrusted sources. This feature not only safeguards your personal data but also enhances the overall security of your Samsung device.

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One UI 6.1: How to use Maintenance Mode on your Samsung device

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Samsung One UI 6.1 Maintenance Mode

Samsung has updated several Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1, with plans to extend this update to all eligible devices soon. This latest update not only enhances the overall performance but significantly boosts the device’s security. If you want your Samsung One UI 6.1 device to remain safe even during servicing, you can use the Maintenance Mode.

Maintenance Mode is an innovative feature that safeguards users’ personal data during device repair. As smartphones store increasingly sensitive information, it is important to protect this data when giving the device for repairs.

This mode allows service technicians to access the necessary functions of the phone without exposing any personal information. It enhances the privacy and security of Galaxy devices.

The feature also ensures that applications installed by the user are not removed. Any data or accounts created while in Maintenance Mode will be automatically deleted once the mode is turned off.

To activate Maintenance Mode on your Samsung One UI 6.1 devices, follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings on your device.
  • Select Device Care.
  • Choose Maintenance Mode.
  • In the menu, select the Secure Wi-Fi option.
  • Click on Turn On to enable the feature.
  • Restart the device as instructed to secure your personal data.

Samsung One UI 6.1 Maintenance Mode

You’ll need to unlock your phone to turn off Maintenance mode. When you do, everything will go back to the way it was when Maintenance mode was first turned on.

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One UI 6.1: How to turn on App Protection feature on Samsung devices

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Samsung One UI 6.1 App Protection feature

In an age where digital security is more important than ever, Samsung keeps Galaxy devices secure with its App Protection feature. Let’s see how you can enable the App Protection feature on your One UI 6.1 device and keep your Samsung smartphone more secure.

Samsung’s App Protection Feature scans your device to save it from the unseen dangers of malware and viruses. It works seamlessly in the background, automatically scanning all applications and files on your device.

If a security issue is noticed, you can uninstall or stop the download process of the related application to avoid data theft.

Here’s how to activate the App Protection feature

You can activate the App Protection feature on your One UI 6.1 device with just a few taps.

  • Open Settings and select Device Care.
  • Turn on App Protection within the Device Care menu.
  • After enabling, the device will start scanning.
  • For additional settings, tap the More icon and go to Settings.
  • Enable options such as Auto-scan apps daily and Auto-scan when installing apps.
  • By enabling Auto Blocker, App Protection will also be activated.

By following these steps, you can set up your Galaxy smartphone to automatically monitor and protect your device. This feature simplifies the process of maintaining your digital safety, allowing you to focus on your day-to-day activities without worry.

One UI 6.1 App Protection feature

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