10 actually useful Samsung Galaxy S24 tips and tricks

If you own one of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S24 series smartphones, you’ll be familiar with its feature-rich software package. I have an extensive list of tips and tricks covering just about every aspect of Samsung’s flagship device, but I wanted to narrow it down to the 10 most useful tips.

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Samsung Galaxy S24

The Galaxy S24 is the first in the series to feature Galaxy AI capabilities, but it still offers great performance and a great camera in a relatively compact package that makes it great value.

Sonic

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Samsung Exynos 2400

screen

6.2-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080 (416ppi), 120Hz adaptive refresh

Ram

8GB

Storage

128GB/256GB

battery

4,000mAh

operating system

One UI 6.1 with Android 14

Front camera

12 megapixels, f/2.2

Rear camera

50MP f/1.8 main (with OIS), 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide (120°), 10MP f/2.4 3x telephoto

size

147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm

color

Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Orange, Jade Green, Cobalt Violet, Onyx Black, Amber Yellow, Marble Gray

Weight

168g

IP Rating

IP68

release date

January 31, 2024

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1 Access your notifications with one hand

Quick access to quick settings and notifications from the home screen

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Starting with the basics, swipe down anywhere on the home screen and the notification shade will slide down; swipe down again to bring the quick settings into focus.

Considering the vertical and physically large nature of the entire Galaxy S24 series, this simple feature greatly improves one-handed usability. To turn this option on, setting > Home Screen Switch On Swipe down to reveal the notification panel.

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2 Edit quick settings

Rearrange your quick settings tiles for better convenience.

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This is another relatively simple tip, but many users forget that you can customize it to your liking: You can rearrange, hide, or add tiles depending on which Quick Settings tiles you turn on/off most often.

To adjust your quick settings tiles, Ellipsis (three dot button)> Edit button > Tap and hold to move the buttons. When you’re happy with the layout, tap end.

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3 Connect to Samsung DeX

Connect your phone to a monitor to access Samsung’s DeX

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The Galaxy S24 series comes with a built-in desktop experience that Samsung calls DeX, which changes the phone’s interface from a mobile-friendly layout to one that more closely resembles a traditional PC.

You can enable Dex Simply connect your Galaxy to a monitor or TV. USB-C or USB-C to HDMI Adapter. DeX Settings See here setting > Connected Devices > Samsung DeX.

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4 Setting up a link to Windows

Link to Windows is a must for PC and Galaxy S users

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Samsung and Microsoft have worked closely together for many years, which has resulted in the inclusion of Link to Windows functionality in the Galaxy S24 series.

Link to Windows Sync your phone’s notifications, text messages, calls, and photo library directly. Windows 11 PC. fart setting > Connected Devices > Link to Windows Toggle it on and you’ll be guided through the setup process from here.

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5 Enable Fingerprint Security

Set up biometric authentication for added security and convenience

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The Galaxy S24 series comes with a high-quality ultrasonic fingerprint sensor underneath the screen, and considering how much sensitive information you carry on your phone at all times, you’ll want to take advantage of this biometric sensor.

To enroll a fingerprint, setting > Security and Privacy > Biometric authenticationOnce setup is complete pin Or use Password as a backup solution and you’re ready to go.

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6 Utilize your phone’s secure folder

Lock down your private files and apps to keep them from prying eyes

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Both standard Android and iOS are currently beta testing their own private folder solutions, but Samsung has had the feature built in for years.

Add files, photos, apps, and more Secure Foldertrapped behind Biometric authentication or pinTo set up this feature, setting > Security and Privacy > Secure Folder.

7 Change the display resolution

The Galaxy S24 has a high-resolution panel, but you need to turn it on to enjoy the higher pixel density.

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The Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have QHD+ resolution displays, while the base Galaxy S24 comes with a lower-resolution FHD+ screen, though both the Plus and Ultra models are set to the lower FHD+ resolution out of the box to conserve battery life.

Head to setting > screen > Screen resolutionFrom here, you can switch on full pixel density on your Plus or Ultra Galaxy to enjoy a sharper experience overall.

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8 Turn on Eye Comfort Shield

Reduces blue light for better sleep and less eye strain

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Samsung’s Eye Comfort Shield is essentially a blue light filter similar to Apple’s Night Shift feature. When turned on, it changes the color temperature of your display to a warmer tone, potentially helping you sleep better at night.

Head to setting > screen > Switch On Eye Combat ShieldThere are some additional options available to further tweak the functionality to your liking.

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9 Add or remove an Edge panel

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Edge panels are a handy tool in Samsung’s Android skin that give you quick access to information and utilities by swiping through panels docked on the screen.

Move setting > screen > Edge PanelHere you will find a selection of panels to choose from, which you can arrange or disable as needed.

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10 Quickly launch the camera

Use this shortcut to make sure you don’t miss any important moments

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Double-pressing the side button on your Galaxy will instantly activate the camera viewfinder, which is incredibly handy, but many people don’t seem to know this shortcut exists.

you setting > Advanced Features > Side key You can access additional side button controls by double-pressing the button or by holding it down.

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