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How to capture photos like a pro with One UI 4.1-based Portrait Mode on your Samsung phone?
Today’s smartphones come with very good camera quality. If you know how to use your phone’s camera well, then there is no need to buy an expensive DSLR camera to capture good photos. You can carry an amazing camera everywhere in the form of a smartphone.
Portrait mode is a staple on every smartphone these days. As you might expect, Samsung has its own Portrait Mode on its smartphones. No matter whether you have a flagship, mid-range, or budget phone, this feature has been improved with the Android 12 One UI 4.1 upgrade.
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Samsung One UI 4.1 Portrait Mode
Capturing a portrait photo is as easy as choosing the mode from the slew of options, pointing your phone at your subject, and clicking the shutter button. But is it enough knowledge to click a photo like a ‘Pro’? Of course, not.
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Meanwhile, I am here with some tips on how to capture photos like a pro with One UI 4.1-based Portrait Mode on your Samsung smartphone.
Few things you should remember while using Portrait mode
Distance:
The greater the distance between your phone and the background, the better the blurred background will turn out. Meanwhile, in order to create a better surface depth of field effect, make sure that you get close enough to the subject with your smartphone camera.
Background:
Choose an interesting background. You should choose a non-distracting color or pattern that isn’t bright or distracting in any way. Your eyes will be drawn to the subject of the image, which is very important in portrait photography.
Gear up smartly:
You should make sure that your camera remains stable, either by using a tripod or by leaning your phone on a fixed object.
Lighting:
Never use your phone’s flashlight, it usually doesn’t contribute to making a stunning photograph. It can quickly turn your pictures into flat, overly bright, and unappealing results.
Instead, go for natural light. You can also bring external lighting when the natural light source is not enough.
Editing:
Your phone captures stunning photos. But try editing your pictures with Lightroom or Photoshop for mobile to make them look better. You can even get great results with Snapseed, if used correctly.
How to use Samsung One UI 4.1 Portrait mode
Portrait mode on Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22 series, and other phones include Live Focus. With One UI 4.1, you now have additional effects and filters to take your photos to the next level. Your selfie will look better than ever!
- Open the Camera of your smartphone.
- Tap on the More option.
- Click on Portrait.
- Tap the circle in the bottom right of the viewfinder.
- The options can be altered using the slider.
Note: On the Galaxy S22 series, Portrait will be available at the bottom of the screen after opening the Camera app.
Portrait mode options:
- Blur: This will blur the background around the subject, like Live Focus on previous devices.
- Studio: This applies a brightening effect to the subject but does not brighten the background, making the subject the main focal point.
- High-key mono: Creates a monochromatic effect with high brightness. The entire picture and subject will appear in black and white.
- Low-key mono: Similar to High-key mono where the picture appears in black and white. However, it uses low brightness instead.
- Backdrop: Grays out the background around the subject with a gradient effect, while the subject itself still has color.
- Color point: Changes the sharpness of the colors directly around your subject, so everything else looks darker and the subject stands out.
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Several Samsung users have recently reported unexpected vibrations and notifications from their Galaxy phones after updating the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app. This has caused inconvenience among users, leading to frustration with these notifications.
The issue mainly arises after installing the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app version 1.4.30.6. After this update, users’ Galaxy phones started making unknown vibrations and notifications.
Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged these issues and prepared an update to fix these unexpected vibrations and notifications. The company recommends installing the latest version of the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app to enjoy smoother performance.
To install the latest update of the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app, first open the Galaxy Store on your device and tap the menu at the bottom of the screen. Now, select the Updates option. Scroll down to locate the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app, and then tap the “Update” button next to it.
By following these steps, Samsung users can ensure that their app is up-to-date and functioning correctly. With the latest version, they can enjoy using the Samsung Wallet Digital Key with a better experience and without bugs.
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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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