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How to customize One UI 4.1-based Samsung Keyboard on your Galaxy phone?
Whether you want to send a text message, type with voice, or send emojis, files, GIFs, audio, video, etc, your Galaxy phone’s Samsung Keyboard is well designed and customized to allow you to enjoy its features with ease.
The keyboard is an important part of any smartphone. Samsung knows this and has supercharged its built-in keyboard with lots of customization options. You can change the language, layout, themes, size, feedback, and even add custom symbols with a few taps.
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The Samsung Keyboard can also help you out with Smart typing options like text and emoji suggestions. For example, emojis and stickers will appear in the toolbar as you type, so you can quickly add them to your messages without searching for them.
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Back in February, Samsung released the One UI 4.1 custom software skin for its eligible smartphones. Along with various new features and other improvements, the new OS also installs Grammarly to Samsung Keyboard to ensure that you will not make any silly typing mistakes.
Let’s see how to customize the One UI 4.1 Samsung keyboard with various features and customization options.
One UI 4.1 Samsung Keyboard
Use the toolbar on the keyboard:
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- Launch the Messages app.
- Tap the new conversation.
- Enter or choose a recipient.
- Tap the Enter message field to pull up the keyboard.
- The toolbar will automatically appear.
- From here, you can select from Emoji, Stickers, GIF, Voice Input, and Settings.
- Tap Expand toolbar (the three horizontal dots) to see more options available on your phone.
If you do not like the toolbar or do not use it often, you can disable it.
- With the keyboard open, tap the Settings icon that appears in the toolbar.
- Tap the switch next to the Keyboard toolbar to make the toolbar disappear.
If you ever want to turn it back on:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Search for and select Samsung Keyboard.
- Tap the switch again.
Keyboard Settings:
- Open the Settings of your phone.
- Search and select Samsung Keyboard.
- Adjust your desired keyboard settings.
- You can also access this page by tapping the Settings icon in the keyboard’s toolbar.
Type with your Voice:
There are two built-in voice-to-text apps on your phone: Samsung voice input and Google voice typing.
- To turn on these features, navigate to and open Settings.
- Tap General management.
- Tap Keyboard list and default.
- Tap the switch next to Samsung voice input.
- Ensure only one voice assistant is activated on your phone.
- You are now ready to type a message using your voice! Open the Messages app, and start a new conversation.
- Touch and hold the Microphone icon on the keyboard’s toolbar.
- Simply talk when the Microphone icon is active and your voice will be translated into words.
- Release the Microphone icon when you are done.
- If it’s your first time using Samsung voice input, you may need to agree to the terms or allow some permissions.
Change keyboard mode:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Tap General management.
- Tap Samsung Keyboard settings.
- Tap Mode. You can choose from the following keyboard modes:
- Standard keyboard: This is the normal keyboard view, with your phone’s on-screen keyboard stretched to fill the main screen.
- One-handed keyboard: This mode shifts the keyboard to the right side of the screen. To shift the keyboard to the left, tap the Left arrow icon.
- Floating keyboard: This mode turns the keyboard into a small floating popup in the center of the screen.
Change default keyboard:
Typing is about to get a whole lot more exciting. If you want a new keyboard, you can download one that fits your style from the Play Store and Galaxy Store.
- Once downloaded, open the Settings on your phone.
- Go to General management.
- Tap Keyboard list and default.
- Tap the Default keyboard.
- From there, select your desired keyboard.
Use Smart typing options:
- Go to the Settings of your phone.
- Tap General management.
- Tap Samsung Keyboard.
- From there, tap the switch(es) next to the following options under Smart typing:
- Predictive text: The keyboard will suggest words for you as you are typing. Just select the word to add it to your message.
- Suggest emojis: The keyboard will suggest emojis that match what you are typing.
- Suggest stickers while typing: The keyboard will suggest stickers that match what you are typing.
- Auto replace: The keyboard will replace words for you while you are typing. You can tap the space bar or Enter key to use the new word.
- Suggest text corrections: The keyboard will automatically correct grammar and phrases for you. Suggestions will be marked with green underlines. You can also tap Manage apps to choose which apps will receive text corrections.
- You can tap Text shortcuts to add your own shortcuts for frequently used phrases as well. Or, tap More typing options to adjust additional preferences like Auto capitalize and Auto spacing.
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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.
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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.