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15 smart Samsung One UI 4.1 Gallery app tips
Samsung smartphones come with the company’s in-house Gallery app. Samsung Gallery app stands out with tons of editing tools, organization options, and a neat OneDrive integration. Meanwhile, it has been further improved with the all-new Object eraser and other editing tools in One UI 4.1.
Among various new features, One UI 4.1 Photo Remastering is the most notable change. It lets you improve the quality of dark, out-of-focus, or low-resolution images. It reduces blur, eradicates noise, and also increases the resolution of your images, and more.
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There’s a lot to do with your Galaxy phone’s Gallery app. Here I’m going to give you some smart Samsung One UI 4.1 Gallery tips that will change the way you use your phone’s Gallery.
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Smart Samsung One UI 4.1 Gallery tips
Enable Samsung Gallery Labs:
Gallery Labs is a hidden menu and can be enabled in a similar style ad Developer options. It has some experimental features in Samsung Gallery.
- Open Samsung Gallery.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down and head over to About Gallery.
- Repeatedly tap the Gallery version (the numbers, not the word “Gallery”) 7-8 times.
- You should see a toast notification saying that Gallery Labs has been enabled.
- Go back to Gallery settings.
- Scroll to the bottom of the list where you should see the Gallery Labs option.
Move photos to Secure Folder:
Samsung Secure Folder keeps your private photos, videos, files, apps, and data safe and secure. The service also allows you to add a passcode or biometric lock to keep your data safe from any others eyes.
- Select the photos, videos, or albums that you want to move to Secure Folder.
- Tap the More button in the bottom navigation drawer.
- Select the Move to Secure folder option.
If you are using it for the first time, you will have to set up a Secure Folder by granting it the necessary permissions and entering a password/pattern/PIN lock.
Give Object Eraser a shot:
With One UI 4.1 Object Eraser, users can now easily remove not only background disturbances but also shadows in the subject or reflections in the picture.
- Open the photo in the Samsung Gallery app from which you want to remove an object.
- Tap the Pencil icon from the bottom toolbar to enter into editing mode.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the bottom right corner.
- Select Object eraser.
- Tap or draw on the object that you want to remove from the photo.
- You can erase shadows and reflections by selecting the appropriate option.
- Tap Erase to see the results.
Add spot color to your photos:
Spot color allows you to turn a photo black and white, with only some specific parts or objects remaining in color. This can be used to make certain subjects pop in a photo.
- Open the photo in the Samsung Gallery app from which you want to re-color an object.
- Tap the Pencil icon from the bottom toolbar to enter into editing mode.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the bottom right corner.
- Select Spot color.
- The photo is automatically converted into black and white.
- Tap on an object that you want to be in color.
- The changes will also be applicable for all objects or subjects of the same color in the photo.
- You can use the Remove color or Erase color options to remove them from unwanted objects.
- Tap Done to apply the changes.
- Select Save from the top right corner to save the photo.
View and edit Exif data:
Samsung Gallery makes it easy to view the Exif (Exchangeable image file format) data of the photos and videos you shoot. You can even edit this data if you wish. To view the Exif data like resolution, size, and geotagged location, simply open a photo or video and swipe up.
- Tap the arrow near the EXIF data in the Samsung Gallery app.
- You’ll see a more detailed look at the EXIF data.
- Tap Edit in the top right corner.
- Change the date, time, file name, and the geotagged location of the file.
- Select Save when done.
Hide private albums:
New folders containing photos and videos on your phone appear as a new album in the Gallery app, including folders created by third-party apps. If you want to keep your gallery clean and organized, you can hide unwanted albums and folders.
- Open Samsung Gallery app.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the top right corner.
- Tap hide or unhide albums.
- Toggle the albums/folders you want to hide.
- You cannot hide some folders like Camera and Screenshots.
Drag and drop photos content between albums:
If you have more than one folder or album in Samsung Gallery, you can move media files between them with a simple drag and drop gesture.
- Open Samsung Gallery app.
- Select multiple photos and videos and long press on them.
- This will bring up the list of available folders or albums in a sidebar on the left.
- Drag and drop the items to the desired folder.
Sync Samsung Gallery with Microsoft OneDrive:
Samsung offers native OneDrive integration in its Gallery app. If you’re already subscribed to Microsoft 365, you can take advantage of 1TB of OneDrive space and back up all your photos and videos.
- Open Samsung Gallery app.
- Tap the 3-dot hamburger menu button in the bottom right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Select Sync with OneDrive.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and then tap Connect.
- Proceed to connect your Samsung and Microsoft accounts.
- You’ll need to sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so.
- Then log in with your Microsoft account.
- Now, all photos and videos in your Gallery are automatically backed up to OneDrive.
Recover deleted photos and videos:
Accidentally deleted an important picture while freeing up storage space on your phone by deleting useless photos and videos? Don’t worry, Samsung Gallery has the ability to recover deleted photos and videos for up to 30 days.
- Open Gallery of your phone.
- Tap Menu (three dots).
- Select Trash.
- Tap Edit.
- Select photos or videos you want to restore.
- Finally, tap Restore.
Add portrait effect to photos:
You can add a portrait effect to photos after taking a shot. This feature works best with selfies and your mileage may vary with shots taken with the primary rear camera.
- Open the photo in the Samsung Gallery app.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the bottom right corner.
- Select the Add portrait effect option.
- Samsung Gallery will then analyze the photo and automatically add the blur effect.
- A slider will be shown which you can use to adjust the blur intensity.
- Tap Apply when done to save the changes.
- Alternatively, you can keep the original photo unmodified by using the Save as copy option from the 3-dot menu in the top right.
Remaster your photos:
Samsung Gallery app has remaster option to tweak your photos.
- Open the photo in the Samsung Gallery app.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the bottom right corner.
- Select the Remaster picture option.
- The photo will be analyzed and a before/after will be shown so that you can easily make out the differences.
- If you like the changes, tap Save.
- You can save the edited photo as a separate copy by tapping More and selecting the Save as copy option.
Use a photo in Samsung Gallery as your custom wallpaper:
You can set any photo that you like as your phone’s home screen, lock screen, or Always-On Display wallpaper directly using Samsung Gallery.
- Open the Samsung Gallery app followed by the photo you want to set as wallpaper.
- Tap the 3-dot menu button in the bottom right corner.
- Select Set as wallpaper.
- Now select where you want to set the wallpaper: Home screen, Lock screen, Always On Display, Call background or Watch face.
- Depending on your option, a preview will be shown where you can adjust the crop.
- Confirm your action when done.
Bixby Vision:
Samsung is a useful Google Lens-like feature that’s baked into Samsung Gallery. You can use Bixby Vision to identify objects in your photos or even copy text from images.
- Open the Samsung Gallery app followed by a photo of your choice.
- Tap the Bixby Vision icon located in the middle of the toolbar on the top.
- Bixby will then scan the photo to find text or subjects.
- If text is detected in the photo, you can copy, translate or search for it on the web.
- You can view similar images on Pinterest by tapping the Find icon at the bottom.
Let Samsung Gallery analyze your photos and make suggestions:
Samsung Gallery can analyze your photos and recommend changes like adding portrait effects, remastering them to enhance their look, and deleting duplicate photos to free up space.
- Open the Samsung Gallery app.
- Tap the hamburger menu button located in the bottom right corner.
- Select Suggestions.
- Recommendations for various photos on your phone will be shown here.
- You can tap on a suggestion to read more about the recommended changes.
- A before/after comparison will also be shown for comparison purposes.
- Proceed to Save the photo if you like the changes.
- You can also directly share the edited photo or remove the changes.
View a photo landscape mode without rotating your Samsung Galaxy phone:
You don’t need to enable auto-rotate to view a photo in landscape mode in the Samsung Gallery app. Simply tap the Rotate button in the Gallery’s image viewer to switch to landscape view or vice versa. It is a useful feature to have since it does not affect the system’s auto-rotate setting.
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Excited for One UI 7 Beta? Here’s how to get your Samsung device ready!
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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Unlock Samsung Internet app’s Secret Mode Now
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.
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One UI 6.1: How to set up video call effects on your Samsung devices
Are you using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on One UI 6.1 and having trouble finding the video call effects option? Let us tell you that Samsung has updated this feature to make it easier for you to customize your video calls. Here’s what’s new and how you can set it up.
With the One UI 6.1 update, Samsung has moved the video call effects feature settings to the Quick Panel. Now, you can access and change video call effects without having to navigate through multiple screens. When you pull down from the top of your screen, the Quick Panel appears.
Here’s how to set up Video Call Effects:
You can easily use the Video Call effects on your Samsung devices, just need to follow a few steps:
- Start a video call using any app that supports video calling. Make sure you’re in the middle of the call before you try to change the effects.
- While you’re on the video call, pull down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Panel. Pull down again to reveal more options.
- In the Quick Panel, find the Video Call Effects button. Tap on this button to open the settings for video call effects.
- You’ll now see several options to customize your video call. You can change the background, adjust your face effects, modify the color tone, or use automatic framing. Select the options that you like to enhance your video call.
Users with Samsung devices running from One UI 3.1 to One UI 6.0 have to select the video call effects icon directly on the call screen. But with One UI 6.1, accessing these features through the Quick Panel is now simpler.
If you haven’t used these effects on your Galaxy devices yet, try it now to make your video calls fun and engaging.
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