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How to enable Samsung Always On Display (AOD) in Landscape mode [One UI 4.1]
Always On Display, better known as AOD is one of the most prominent features you will find in any AMOLED and Super-AMOLED Samsung smartphone. When enabled, you don’t need to unlock your phone to view important information like time, date, notifications, missed calls, battery level, and more.
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If you are using a Galaxy phone, you can do even more with AOD. The tech giant offers many clocks and designs, you can choose colors and wallpapers or can even select a picture from the gallery to put on your Always On Display screen.
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It also has some AOD widgets so you can play music on the off-screen, or check schedules and alarms. You can also pin text and images that you want to remember every time.
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Furthermore, with Galaxy S22 series in February, Samsung also introduced the One UI 4.1 custom OS that brought multiple new features and improvements. Samsung Always On Display also got further improvements with the latest One UI version.
By default, Samsung enables the AOD in portrait mode, however, you can change it to landscape mode as well. Here’s the guide on how to enable Samsung AOD to Landscape mode.
Samsung Always On Display
First of all, turn on AOD:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to the Lock screen.
- Click on Always On Display.
- Tap the switch at the top of the screen to turn it on.
- Choose the mode that best suits your needs:
- Tap to show: The Always On Display will appear for a short time after tapping the screen.
- Show always: The Always On Display will be continuously shown whenever the phone is locked.
- Show as scheduled: You can set up a schedule for when Always On Display will show. For example, you can make it display during the day but turn it off at night.
Enable Samsung AOD in Landscape mode:
- Go to the Settings of your phone.
- Enter the Lock screen option.
- Click on Always On Display.
- Tap Screen orientation.
- Finally, tap Landscape and it’s done.
If you own a pair of Galaxy Buds, you might want to use them with both your phone and tablet. But how do you switch between the two devices without having to manually disconnect and reconnect them? Don’t worry, you can do that as Samsung offers a function for Galaxy devices named “Auto switch to other devices”.
The Auto switch to other devices function allows your Galaxy Buds to automatically connect to the phone or tablet you’re using when you start a call or play media. This way, you don’t have to worry about missing a call or pausing your music when you switch devices. You can enjoy seamless audio across your Samsung devices.
To use this feature, you need to sign in to the same Samsung account on both your phone and tablet. This feature may vary depending on your device, so make sure you have the latest software update on both devices. You also need to enable Bluetooth on both devices and pair your Galaxy Buds with them.
To enable the auto switch feature, follow these steps:
- Tap on Earbuds settings.
- Tap on the Auto switch to other devices option
- Toggle on the switch, next to the devices you want to use with the auto switch.
That’s it! Now you can enjoy using your Galaxy Buds with both your phone and tablet without any issue. You can also disable the auto switch feature anytime by following the same steps and toggling off the switch.
Samsung offers a bundle of features for lock screen customization on your Galaxy smartphone. In addition to the wallpaper, you can now add transition effects for lock screen wallpapers, all thanks to the Samsung Wonderland Good Lock module.
The new update of Samsung Wonderland added a new type of wallpaper that includes captivating transition effects when the user turns on the screen. It allows users to customize their experience by setting different wallpapers with transitions.
How to add transitional effects on the lock screen?
To apply the transition effect lock screen wallpaper, you just need to follow a few steps given below.
- Open Samsusng Wonderland app.
- Tap on the “Create your different lock screen effect” option.
- Select any one transitional wallpaper for the lock screen. You can also select it from the Gallery app.
- Now tap on the Set as Wallpaper option and it is done.
However, you can customize the transition effects type, Speed, thickness, Brightness, and Grayscale of the lock screen, just need to tap on the Edit option ahead of Set as wallpaper.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers a remarkable feature named Water Lock Mode. It prevents unintended interactions while submerged in water. This feature is a valuable addition, ensuring seamless functionality and peace of mind while wearing the Galaxy Watch 4 in the water.
There are two simple methods to activate Water Lock Mode on the Galaxy Watch 4. The first involves a quick swipe down to access the Quick Settings Panel, followed by tapping the Water Mode icon.
Alternatively, users can enable this mode through the device’s Settings menu by selecting “Advanced Features” and toggling on the “Water Lock” option. Once enabled, Water Lock Mode renders the touchscreen inactive, shielding the watch from accidental touches underwater.
To deactivate Water Lock Mode, users can press and hold the home key. The watch emits sounds to expel water from the speaker, while a gentle shake eliminates any moisture from the pressure sensor.
