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8 smart Samsung One UI 4.1 Display settings
Samsung’s One UI is widely regarded as one of the best Android skins available. The company continues to add new features and improvements to its custom OS on a regular basis. In February, it introduced One UI 4.1 with features like Google Duo Live Sharing, Smart Widgets, improved Color Palette feature, camera improvements, and others.
Additionally, it brings various improvements to the stock apps and services such as Display. A display is the main component of any smartphone, it makes the device look beautiful and provides a clearer and sharp view of anything you are watching on the screen.
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Setting up a smartphone display in a correct manner is a must to have good screen viewing. Samsung One UI 4.1 has various display options that will let you comfortably operate your phone in an extremely bright area, at nighttime, or in a normal environment.
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You can also set up the display setting in a way so your phone’s battery can last longer, customize font size and style for easy viewing, enable screen zoom, use easy mode, make streaming videos look their best, and many others.
Below I have mentioned 8 smart Samsung One UI 4.1 display settings so you can get the most out of your phone’s display.
Smart Samsung One UI 4.1 display settings
Customize your font size and style
The new blog you are reading is interesting, but looking at the screen is straining your eyesight. Adjust the font and give your eyes a rest. Here’s how:
- Launch the Settings of your phone.
- Enter the Display section.
- Tap the Font size and style option.
- Adjust the size and style as desired.
Enable Screen zoom
If you want items on your screen to appear larger, such as when you are reading an article, you can use Screen Zoom. To do this:
- Go to your phone’s Settings.
- Tap Display.
- Tap Screen zoom.
- Adjust the slider at the bottom.
Turn on Full screen apps
If you had more thumb space, that game would be a lot easier, and if it were bigger the video would have looked a lot better. Just check to see if the app can be used on full screen. To check:
- Open your phone’s Settings.
- Enter the Display option.
- Tap Full screen apps.
- Select Aspect ratio or camera cutout.
- Select the desired app.
Note: Some app developers may not have optimized apps for full-screen mode.
Choose a Screen mode
Does that image seem a bit off? You can use the screen mode settings to adjust how the display looks. To do this:
- Head over to your phone’s Settings.
- Go to the Display option.
- Tap Screen mode.
- Choose your desired screen mode.
- Keep in mind that some screen modes may not be available unless the Blue light filter is turned off.
Use Easy mode
Easy mode simplifies the user interface of a smartphone. When turned on, it magnifies the screen’s resolution, which makes everything appear bigger including app icons, text in all applications, contact pictures, etc. To enable it:
- Go to the Settings.
- Tap on Display.
- Now, click on Easy mode.
- Tap the toggle to enable this feature. The following options appear:
- Touch and hold delay: Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be recognized as touch and hold.
- High contrast keyboard: Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors.
Adjust your screen brightness
You can adjust the screen brightness according to the environment around you. For example: set the display brightness to the lowest when you are in a dark area or set the brightness to the hightest when you are in a bright area. To adjust brightness:
- Enter the Settings of your phone.
- Go to Display.
- Adjust the slider until you reach your desired brightness.
- You can also do it through the Quick Settings panel.
You can also turn adaptive brightness on or off. This feature will automatically adjust your phone’s brightness based on whether you’re in a bright or dark environment. Tap the switch next to Adaptive brightness to turn it on or off.
Make Streaming videos look their best
Your Galaxy phone has an amazing screen, so make the most of it. The Video Enhancer feature works with most streaming apps to give you bright, vibrant colors. To do this:
- Navigate the Settings of your phone.
- Tap Advanced Features.
- Scroll down and click Video brightness.
- Select Normal or Bright.
- If you select Bright, a list of compatible apps will appear.
- You can select which app(s) are automatically enhanced by tapping the switch(es).
Adjust Dark Mode
Samsung One UI 4.1 dark mode is now smarter than the previous generation. It automatically adjusts the home screen and its icons to be a bit darker. This subtle tinting is done across the home screen and is much appreciated. To enable:
- Vitit your phone’s Settings.
- Tap Display for the following options:
- Light: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).
- Dark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
- Dark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.
- Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or
Custom schedule.
- Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or
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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.
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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