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Smart way to get Apple iOS 16 lock screen on Samsung One UI 4.1
You have probably seen your phone’s lock screen more times than you can count. Samsung One UI 4.1 provides you variety of options to keep things fresh with different wallpapers, themes, widgets, choosing how to display notifications, customizing Always On Display, and others are so important.
However, at some time or other, you get bored with the material present on your smartphone and wish to try out something new. If this thought is coming to your mind then why not apply Apple iOS 16 lock screen to your Samsung One UI 4.1 phone? Sounds great? Obviously, yes.
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Apple has recently unveiled iOS 16 with lots of advanced features for its iPhone users and it’s obvious that you can’t install this operating system and test its features on your Android smartphone. Luckily, only Samsung users can try out the iOS 16 lock screen on their Galaxy phones.
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Samsung users might be aware of the Good Lock app. It goes beyond all the standards set for personalization features, allowing users a deep level of customizations to make their device truly own. With the help of its Clock Face module, you can get an iOS 16-like lock screen on your device.
This is something really smart that you can do on your One UI 4.1 phone. Here’s how:
Get Apple iOS 16 lock screen on Samsung One UI 4.1
You will need an application that can remove the background, I am using Picsart.
- Open the Gallery of your smartphone.
- Select the desired wallpaper you want on the lock screen.
- Open the wallpaper in Picsart (or your preferred application).
- From the various options mentioned at the bottom, select Remove BG.
- Completely erase the bottom part and crop and save the top part where the clock will be placed.
- Now go to Good Lock app.
- Tap the Clockface module.
- Select Lock Screen.
- Tap the + icon.
- Select Digital clock >> choose the first style >> increase the clock size.
- Now tap Date >> drag and drop it over time >> increase the size.
- Tap on image >> choose Gallery >> choose the edited picture.
- Increase or decrease the size of the image so that it can completely hide the background.
- Change the color of the day, date, and time.
- Finally, save the clock face and enjoy the iOS 16-like lock screen.
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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!
One UI 7 may expand One UI 6.1.1 features to non-flagship devices
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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