8 Things You Just Need To Know About Your Samsung

Naveen Thakur

7 Mar, 2023

8 Things You Just Need To Know About Your Samsung

Samsung smartphones are packed with powerful features, but most users barely scratch the surface of what these devices are truly capable of. Whether you own the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra or an older Galaxy A-series phone, Samsung's One UI offers deep customization, smart utilities, and performance enhancements that can completely change how you use your phone.

In this blog, we reveal 8 essential things you absolutely need to know about your Samsung device – from secret gestures to battery-saving tips. Whether you're a casual user or a power user, these features will help you make the most out of your smartphone.

1. Good Lock: Samsung’s Secret Weapon

If you're not using Good Lock, you're missing out on one of the most powerful tools in the Samsung ecosystem. Good Lock is a customization suite made by Samsung that allows you to tweak nearly every aspect of your phone's interface.

Key Modules You Should Try:

Home Up: Customize your app drawer, folders, and task changer.
LockStar: Redesign your lock screen with different clock styles and shortcuts.
Keys Café: Modify your keyboard layout and animations.
Theme Park: Create your own themes with custom colors and icons.

📌 Pro Tip: You can even make your phone feel like stock Android or an iPhone – all through Good Lock.

2. Samsung DeX: Turn Your Phone into a Computer

Samsung DeX is a unique feature that turns your Galaxy device into a desktop experience when connected to a monitor, TV, or PC.

How to Use It:

Connect your phone to a display using a USB-C to HDMI cable or wirelessly via Smart View.
Pair a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
Your phone transforms into a desktop interface.

Whether you're working remotely or want to use Microsoft Office, DeX is a productivity powerhouse that most users overlook.

🖥️ Bonus: You can also use DeX on PC to run phone apps on your Windows laptop!

3. Secure Folder: Your Private Vault

Want to hide sensitive apps, photos, or documents? Samsung’s Secure Folder offers military-grade encryption to keep your private files locked behind biometric authentication.

Why You’ll Love It:

Apps in Secure Folder run separately from your main apps.
You can use a separate Google account inside the folder.
Perfect for work profiles, secret chats, or even hiding apps like WhatsApp or banking apps.

🔒 Quick Setup: Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Secure Folder.

4. One-Handed Mode and Edge Panels for Ultimate Navigation

Samsung phones – especially the Ultra models – can be huge. To make them easier to use, Samsung includes One-Handed Mode and Edge Panels.

One-Handed Mode:

Shrinks your screen to the bottom corner for easier thumb access.
Enable via Settings > Advanced Features > One-Handed Mode.

Edge Panels:

Swipe from the edge to access your favorite apps, tools, clipboard, weather, and more.
Customize via Settings > Display > Edge Panels.

📱 Fun Fact: You can also drag and drop text, images, or links between apps using Edge Panels with split-screen mode.

5. Bixby Routines – Your Personal Automation Tool

While Google Assistant gets most of the attention, Bixby Routines quietly powers some of Samsung's most useful automations.

What You Can Do:

Automatically turn on Do Not Disturb at bedtime.
Lower brightness and enable battery saving in low-battery situations.
Open Spotify and turn on Bluetooth when you enter your car.

⏱️ Get Started: Settings > Modes and Routines > Routines.

The beauty is that it’s context-aware – meaning it learns your habits and can automate based on time, location, or connected devices.

6. Battery Protection and Charging Controls

Battery health is important, and Samsung includes built-in protection to extend battery lifespan.

Smart Battery Features:

Protect Battery: Limits charge to 85% to prevent overcharging.
Adaptive Battery: Learns which apps you don’t use and reduces background activity.
Sleep/Deep Sleep Mode: Auto-sleep apps that consume too much power.

🔋 Find It: Settings > Battery and Device Care > Battery > More Battery Settings.

Samsung has quietly added features that used to require third-party apps. Make sure you turn these on if you keep your phone plugged in often.

7. One UI Hidden Features You Probably Didn’t Know

Samsung’s One UI is known for its feature richness. Here are some hidden gems:

Clipboard History: Long press on any text field > Clipboard to access saved items.
Video Enhancer: Makes your videos brighter and more vibrant (Settings > Advanced Features).
Call Background: Set custom videos or animations for incoming calls.
Separate App Sound: Route specific app sounds to Bluetooth while other sounds play normally.
Floating Notifications: Turn chats and alerts into Facebook Messenger-style bubbles.

🎯 User Hack: Use “Labs” under Advanced Features for experimental multitasking options like swipe-for-popup view and split screen.

8. Samsung Ecosystem Integration – Better Than You Think

Samsung has its own ecosystem that rivals Apple in many ways – if you know how to use it:

Powerful Integrations:

Galaxy Buds: Seamless switch between phone, tablet, and laptop.
Galaxy Watch: Control camera, music, and even SmartThings from your wrist.
Samsung SmartThings: Control your smart home devices from a single dashboard.
Samsung Notes Sync: Notes are instantly accessible across Galaxy phones, tablets, and PCs.

🪄 Magic Continue: If you’re watching YouTube on your Galaxy tablet, just tap “Continue Watching” on your phone to resume instantly.

Samsung's Multi Control and Quick Share make transferring files and sharing clipboard data between devices effortless.

Bonus Tip: Regular Updates and Software Longevity

Samsung now promises 4 years of major Android updates and 5 years of security patches for most phones. Even budget phones like the Galaxy M15 or A15 receive timely updates.

With One UI 8 (Android 16) in testing for many models, you can expect better animations, smoother UI, and smarter AI suggestions. You don’t need to upgrade your device every year – Samsung ensures your current phone gets better over time.

Conclusion: Make Your Samsung Work Smarter for You

From advanced features like DeX and Secure Folder to underrated gems like Good Lock and Bixby Routines, your Samsung phone is more than just a smartphone – it’s a productivity tool, a customization powerhouse, and a personal assistant all rolled into one.

Take some time to explore these features, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Samsung’s One UI keeps evolving, and staying updated with these tips ensures you always stay ahead.

Whether you’re a Galaxy S user or rock the affordable M or A series, these 8 things are a must-know for every Samsung user.

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