12 Best Hidden Features of One UI on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Samsung’s One UI is a very popular and beloved Android skin for Samsung Galaxy phones. It has numerous useful features in it. Many of them usually go unnoticed by an average user. Some of these hidden features might help you ease the workflow of your Galaxy phone. Let’s have a look at some of the hidden features of One UI on your Samsung Galaxy phones.
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1. Extract or Copy Text From Images
Do you find yourself in a similar situation where you have some number or text captured in a photo and you wished to copy it from an image but instead chose to type? Now no more. The Gallery app on your Samsung Galaxy phone allows you to extract text from an image. Let’s take a look at how to use this feature.
1.Tap on theimagein the Gallery app to open it in full screen.
2.Now tap on theTicon in the bottom right corner of the screen to begin.
3.Tap on thehighlighted textand drag the handles to adjust the text.
4.Now tap onCopyto copy it into theclipboard. And now you can paste it anywhere you want.
Pro Tip:you’re able to also tap onShareto directly share on other apps from here.
2. Add an Album to the Home Screen
Adding an album to the home screen on Samsung Galaxy phones is a quick and easy process. It can help you easily access your favorite albums straight from the home screen. No need to go to the Gallery app again and again just to find an album. Here are the steps to follow:
1.Open anAlbumon your Gallery app.
2.Tap on thekebab menu(three vertical dots).
3.Tap onAdd to Home screenfrom the list of available options.
4.Tap onAdd, and the Album will appear on your home screen.
3. Hide Albums in Gallery
Do you have albums that you want to keep private and stay hidden in the Gallery app of your Galaxy phone? If yes, then by following these steps, you can easily hide any unwanted albums, ensuring that only the albums you want to see are visible in your Gallery app. Let’s get started!
1.Open the Gallery app and tap on theAlbumstab at the bottom.
2.Tap on thekebab menu(three vertical dots) to begin.
3.Tap onSelect albums to show.
4.Tap on theAlbumyou don’t want to show to deselect it.
5.Tap onDone, and the album won’t appear in the Albums section again.
4. Group Albums Together
Tired of scrolling through your long list of albums in the Gallery app on your Samsung Galaxy phone? You might want to group albums together to better organize the photos and videos. Let’s have a look at the steps on how to group multiple albums together in the Gallery app.
1.Go to theAlbumstab on your Gallery app.
2.Long press on theAlbumsto select, that you want to group together.
3.Tap onGroupbutton at the bottom left.
4.Type a name for the group, then tap onCreate. And the albums will now appear as a group in the Gallery.
5. Spot Color Mode in Gallery Photo Editor
The Gallery editor on Samsung Galaxy phones has improved drastically. you’re able to edit and create masterpieces without installing third-party image editing apps on your device. One of the under-rated features is Spot Color mode, which allows you to highlight some colors and mute all other colors in your photo. Let’s see how to use this Spot Color mode.
1.Tap on aphotoin the Gallery app to open it in full screen.
2.Tap on theedit button(pencil icon) near the bottom side of the screen.
3.Now tap on thekebab menu(three vertical dots).
4.Tap onSpot Color.
5.Now move your finger towards thecoloryou want to highlight in the image.
6.After highlighting the desired colors, tap onDone.
Pro Tip:You can add multiple colors by using the+ eye droppertool and can also subtract color by using the– eye dropper.
7.Now tap onSaveto save the image.
Note:If you want to save the edited image as a copy, then tap on thekebab menu > Save as copy.
6. Stack Widgets on Top of Each Other
If you love widgets, then the recently introduced Widget stacking feature on Samsung One UI is going to be one of your favorites. You can have many widgets on a single widget, without worrying about the clutter on your home screen. Let’s see how to create a Widget Stack on the Samsung Galaxy phone.
1.Just long press on a widget to hold it anddrag iton top of the other widget. And leave the widget todrop iton the other one.
Pro Tip:You can also turn on auto rotate for the Widget Stack by long pressing on it and then tap onEdit Stack > turn on Auto rotate widgets.
7. Get Detailed Notifications
Maybe you don’t like the default pop-up notification on your Samsung Galaxy phone and want to switch it back to the default Android style. In that case, here are the steps to get the detailed notification instead of the small one.
1.Open Settings and tap onNotifications.
2.Now tap on theNotification pop-up style.
3.Tap onDetailed, and now you won’t get the small pop-up notification anymore.
8. Video Call Effects
Not every app supports background removal when it comes to video calling. But if you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can. The Video Call Effects allow you to change your background live when you’re on a video call. Let’s see how to enable this on Samsung Galaxy phones.
1.Open Settings and tap on theAdvanced featuresoption.
2.Turn the toggle on next to theVideo call effects.
And the next time you’re on a call, you’ll get a floating icon for the Video Effects. For further detailed instructions, please read the article mentioned below.
Must Read:How to Use New Video Call Effects on Samsung Galaxy Phones.
9. Turn On Dolby Atmos
Most flagship Samsung Galaxy phones come with Dolby Atmos support for the audio. However, the setting is buried deep down in Settings and usually goes undiscovered. Let me show you how to enable Dolby Atmos on your Galaxy phone. Here are the steps to do so.
1.Open Settings and tap onSound and vibrationto begin.
2.On the Sound and Vibration page tap onSound quality and effects.
3.Turn the toggle on Next toDolby Atmos.
Pro Tip:If you like to play games on your Galaxy phone, then be sure to toggle onDolby Atmos for gaming. You can also tap on Dolby Atmos for further customization.
10. Swipe to Split Screen/Pop-up View
Do you multitask while using your Samsung Galaxy phone? Split Screen and Pop-up view can help you multi-task faster than before. And here are the steps to enable and use the feature on your Galaxy device.
1.Go to Settings, and tap onAdvanced features.
2.Tap onLabs.
3.Turn the toggle on forSwipe for pop-up viewandSwipe for split screen.
Pro Tip:To open an app in pop-up view, open an app then drag your finger from either of the two upper corners of the screen. To trigger the split screen mode in any app, just swipe up with two fingers simultaneously from the bottom of the screen.
11. Save Split Screen Apps as a Pair
The Split Screen feature on Samsung Galaxy is undoubtedly good, but let me tell you about one more hidden feature. You can make Split Screen app pairs and save them on your home screen and in theedge panelto quickly go into multi-tasking when needed. Let’s see how to make and save app pairs on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
1.In the Split Screen view, tap on thethree dotsin the middle of the screen.
2.Tap on theStaricon.
3.A pop-up will appear on the screen, tap on theHome screenorApps edge panelto save the current app pair to the respective place.
Pro Tip:Just go to your home screen and tap on the app pair icon that you just saved to quickly launch the saved app pair. You can do the same with the app pair saved in the Edge Panel also.
12. Remap the Power Button
Since the launch of the Bixby, Samsung has made the power button more confusing. Earlier it was very simple to turn off or give a quick reboot to your Galaxy phone. Let’s see how to remap the power button and get it back to normal like before.
1.Swipe down twice to expand the Quick Panel on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
2.Tap on thePowericon.
3.Now tapSide key settingsnear the bottom side of the screen.
4.Tap onPower off menuunder the Press and hold section to change it permanently. Now, whenever you will long press the power button you won’t have to deal with Bixby it will show you the power options.
Do More With Your Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy phones are one of the most powerful smartphones right now. And with the help of these hidden features, you can unlock the full potential of your smartphone. Go ahead and customize your Gallery, notification settings, video calls, audio profiles, split screen, and much more by following the above-mentioned guide. I hope this helped you discover some cool features of your Samsung Galaxy phone.
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Subham Raj
Subham is a tech enthusiast and a has knack for writing, he also has a deep love for filmmaking. He is currently working as a full-time Technical writer at TechWiser and his roots are from Samastipur, Bihar.
