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News, tips and tricks and Reviews on various Samsung Smartphones.

  • Samsung Galaxy A51 Tips and Tricks

    Samsung Galaxy A51 runs on One UI 2.0 based on Android 10. There are many new useful features and functions. In this post, let us have a quick look into the top 10 handy Samsung Galaxy A51 Tips and Tricks.

    Top 10 handy Samsung Galaxy A51 Tips and Tricks

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    How to show the battery percentage in the status bar?

    If you want to show battery percentage on the status bar, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Notification->Status bar.
    • Enable the Show battery percentage.

    Now you will see the battery percentage in the status bar.

    How to enable Wi-Fi Calling on Galaxy A51?

    You can enable WiFi calling on Galaxy A51 in the two different ways.

    Method 1:

    • Go to the Quick Settings menu.
    • Long press on WiFi Calling icon.
    • In the next screen, turn on the wifi calling by moving the slider to right.

    Method 2:

    • Go to Phone.
    • Now tap on options(three vertical dots).
    • Navigate to Settings.
    • Enable Wi-Fi Calling.

    How to hide the camera cutout? Hide the punch hole.

    Galaxy A51 comes with Infinity O display. There is a small hole in the display for the front camera. If you want, you can hide it with the black digital strip. For that,

    • Go to Settings->Display->Full-screen apps.
    • On this page, go to Options(Three vertical dots) and Advanced Settings.
    • Enable Hide camera cutout.
    • You will see a black digital strip covering the punch hole.

    How to customise Edge Light Notification?

    Edge Light notification will make the edges of Galaxy A51 light up whenever you receive a text or Notification instead of a push notification. You can customise the look of the Notification and apps to use the Edge light notification. For that, 

    • Go to the Quick Settings menu.
    • Long press on Edge Lighting.
    • Now you have multiple options such as Lighting Style, Choose Apps and Show Edge lighting.
    • Lighting style option will provide options to customise the style and colour of the Edge lighting.
    • Choose Apps has the option to select the app to show Edge Lighting.
    • Show Edge Lighting will help you to select when to show edge light notification. The options are ‘While the screen is on or “While the screen is off” or always. 

    Where to access the Edge Panel and How to customise it?

    Galaxy A51 has Edge panel support. When you swipe on the screen from the top right(between Power and Volume keys), you will see Edge Panel. By default, some of the apps are preloaded. You can customise it by tapping the Settings. On the new page, select or unselect the walls which you want to add or remove. You can add or delete apps by tapping the edit which is below the walls.

    How to enable Dark Mode in Galaxy A51?

    To enable dark mode on Galaxy A51, Go to Quick settings menu and swipe to the next page. You will find Dark mode. Tap on it. It will enable Dark mode.

    How to use Dual messenger?

    If you want to use two Whatsapp or two Facebook accounts, then

    • Go to Settings->Advanced features->Dual messenger.
    • Enable the app which you want to use 2nd instance.

    Add a video as background to lock screen

    If you want to add a video as background to your lock screen, long press on the home screen. Select Wallpapers and then Gallery. Then select the video you want to set as background and tap Done.

    How to use the Split screen for apps in Galaxy A51

    To use the split-screen feature on Galaxy A51, Tap on the recent apps button. Now tap on the icon of the app you want to open in Split view. You will get a new menu. Now select “Open in Split screen view“. It will open in split-screen. You can open another app from the recent apps list or any other app. You can resize the size of the app by moving the slider up or down.

  • How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A51

    Samsung Galaxy A51 runs on Android 10 with OneUI 2.0. The way to take a screenshot is slightly changed compared last years Galaxy phones. So in this post, we will explore how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A51.

    Galaxy A51 power key is renamed as Side key. Long press on side key will launch Bixby out of the box. To accommodate, this functionality, Samsung has tweaked the hardware method of taking the screenshot.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A51

    Hardware keys method to take screenshot

    Palm swipe gesture to take screenshot

    Assistive Touch way to take screenshot

    Scroll screenshot or Long screenshot

    Video on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A51

    Hardware Key method to take screenshot on Galaxy A51

    • Navigate to the page on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Now quickly press and release Power and Volume down keys simultaneously.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    Palm Swipe Gesture to take screenshot

    • Go to the page you want to take screenshot.
    • Swipe your palm from one side to other ensuring edge of the palm touching the screen.
    • It will take the screenshot.

    Note: To enable palm swipe gesture to take screenshot,

    • Go to Settings->Advanced Features->Motions and gestures.
    • Now enable Palm swipe to capture option.

    Assistive Touch way to take screenshot

    • Go to Settings->Accessibility->Interaction and dexterity. Enable Assistant Menu.
    • Small floating icon will show up in the screen.
    • Now go the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Tap on Assistant Menu icon.
    • Select the Screenshot button.
    • It will save screenshot.

    Long screenshot or scroll screenshot on Galaxy A51

    • ‘Take screenshot using any of the above three methods.
    • You will get a menu in the bottom of the screenshot preview.
    • Tap the down arrow icon. It will start the scrolling screenshot.

    Note: If you are not getting the scroll screenshot menu toolbar, then go to Go to Settings->Advanced Features. Here select Screenshots and Enable Screenshot toolbar.

    How to access taken screenshots?

    To access taken screenshots, go to Gallery. Here albums and then go to Screenshot folder. You will find all the taken screenshots.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Questions and Answers

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite launched in India. This phone is targeted at the users who are looking for features like Galaxy S10 but at a lower price. So in this post, let us have a quick look into some of the most common Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Questions and Answers.

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite FAQ

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
    What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite in India?

    Galaxy S10 Lite Price in India is set at Rs.39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128 internal storage variant.

    How many colour variants of Galaxy S10 Lite will be available in India?

    It will be available in three colour variants- Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Blue.

    What are the features of Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

    Some of the key features are,
    1. 6.7 inch Full HD Plus Super AMOLED Plus display.
    2. Snapdragon 855 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
    3. 4500 mAh battery with fast charging support.
    4. Rear Triple camera setup. 48-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 5-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture.
    5. 32MP primary Selfie camera.
    6. Super Steady Optical Image stabilisation for both image and video.
    7. In-display fingerprint scanner.

    Does Galaxy S10 Lite has dedicated microSD card slot?

    No. It comes with a hybrid sim card slot.

    How to enable WiFi Calling on Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. Go to Phone. Then Options(three dots in the top right corner).
    2. Then go to Settings.
    3. Scroll down and enable Wi-Fi Calling.
    Note: For using VoWIFi calling, you need to be connected to WiFi and VoLTE should be enabled.

    What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy 10e and Galaxy 10 Lite?

    1. Display: Galaxy S10 Lite features 6.7-inch display compared to 5.8-inch screen. Also, HDR 10+ is not available on Galaxy S10 Lite.
    2. Camera: Galaxy S10e sports dual camera setup at the back(12MP+16MP) and 10 MP front camera in the front. S10 Lite has Triple camera set up in the back(48MP+12MP+5MP) and 32MP front-facing camera. S10 Lite has Super Steady optical image stabilisation (OIS).
    3. Battery: Galaxy S10e has 3500 mAh battery and S10 Lite has 4500 mAh battery.
    4. 3.5mm headphone jack: Galaxy S10e has 3.5mm headphone jack which S10 Lite lacks.
    5. Fingerprint scanner: Galaxy S10e has physical fingerprint scanner in the side whereas S10 Lite has in-display fingerprint scanner.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    2. Press and hold the Power button and Volume down button simultaneously.
    3. Alternatively, swipe your palm across the screen with the edge of palm slightly touching the screen.
    4. You can also ask Bixby to take the screenshot.

    How to take long screenshot on Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. Take screenshot using Hardware key method or Palm Swipe Gesture.
    2. You will see the menu strip at the bottom of the screen.
    3. Tap on the icon (Down Arrow icon enclosed in a square bracket).
    4. It is will take long screenshot.

    What are the Cons of Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. No 3.5mm headphone jack.
    2. Hybrid sim card slot.
    3. No support for HDR10+
    4. No 4K 60fps video recording option.

    Hope you find this Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite questions and Answer helpful. If you have any other question, please write in the comment section. I will try to answer.

  • Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks

    Samsung Galaxy M30s runs on OneUI 1.5 on top of Android Pie. Samsung has provided many customizations and useful features on this smartphone. Some of these features are exclusive to this device and some are available on other devices as well. Here is the list of Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks.

    Samsung Galaxy M30s Tips and Tricks

    Enable automatic call recording

    Galaxy M30s has a built-in auto call recording feature.

    • Go to the dialer.
    • Then go to options(Three dots in the top right corner).
    • Select Settings.
    • Tap on recording calls.
    • Enable Auto recording.

    You can access recorded calls by tapping on Recorded calls in the recording calls menu.

    Enable Night mode or Dark mode in Galaxy M30s

    You can enable the dark mode on Galaxy M30s by following the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Display.
    • Enable Night mode.

    Customize Always on Display

    If you want to customize the way Always-on display then,

    • Go to Settings->Lock Screen.
    • Enable Always On Display and tap on it.
    • You can select any of the options between Tap to show, Show Always or Show as Schedule.

    Take 48MP photos in Galaxy M30s

    By default, photos are not taken in 48MP. If you want to take pictures in 48 megapixels,

    1. Open the camera app.
    2. Tap on the Aspect Ratio icon.
    3. Select 3:4H option.
    4. Now, the photos will be captured in 48MP.

    Dual messenger in Galaxy M30s

    Samsung Galaxy M30s supports dual messenger feature. This provides the option to use two accounts of WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook etc. To enable dual apps,

    • Go into the Settings → Advanced features.
    • Tap on Dual Messenger.
    • A list of apps that are compatible with Dual Messenger will be displayed.
    • Toggle the switch of the Whatsapp if you wish to use a separate account with.
    • Read the Disclaimer. Once you have read the Disclaimer, tap on Confirm to continue.
    • Tap on Install. A second icon for the selected app will appear on your Home screen. You’ll be able to use a different account in the second copy.
    • You can access it on the home screen.

    How to get the pictures in the gallery to show on the home page of Galaxy M30s?

    • Open the Gallery.
    • Select the picture you wish to set as wallpaper.
    • Once you are in the image, tap Menu (this may appear as three dots).
    • Tap Set as wallpaper.
    • Choose where you wish to set it: Home screen, Lock screen or Home and lock screens.

    Optimise and extend battery life

    One of the best ways to extend the battery life on the Galaxy M30s is by closing unwanted apps. For that

    • Go to Settings>> Device Maintenance.
    • Tap on Battery.
    • You will see all running apps and how much percentage of each app is consuming.
    • You can tap “Save Power” to close all such apps to save battery.

    These are some of the quick tips and tricks of Galaxy M30s. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write in the comment section below.

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    How to take a screenshot on Galaxy M30s -4 different methods.

  • How to take screenshot in Galaxy M30s- 4 Methods

    Taking screenshot is one of the easiest ways to save or share the content on your phone. There are multiple options when it comes to taking a screenshot on Galaxy M30s. Though principles are the same, there are few refinements and additional enhancements. In this post, we will cover how to take a screenshot on Galaxy M30s using 4 different methods.

    Here is the list of different methods on how to take a screenshot on Galaxy M30s

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    Samsung Galaxy M30s 7 useful tips and Tricks

    Below are the different methods to capture screenshot in Galaxy M30s. You can use whichever one you like the best.

    Power and Volume Down Screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    This is one of the most common methods to capture screenshot in Android phones. This works in Galaxy M30s as well.

    1. Go to the page on which you want to take a screenshot.
    2. Press and hold Volume Down and Power button simultaneously.
    3. The screenshot will be captured.

    Palm Swipe to capture screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    • First, ensure palm swipe to capture is enabled. For that, go to Settings->Advanced Features-> Motions and Gestures. Ensure Palm Swipe to capture is enabled.
    • Now on any screen on which you want to take a screenshot, swipe your palm from one side to another.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    Assistant Menu screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    • Go to Settings->Accessibility->Interaction and dexterity. Enable Assistant Menu.
    • You will get a small floating icon on the screen.
    • Now, navigate to the page on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Tap on Assistant Menu icon.
    • Select the Screenshot button.
    • The screenshot will be saved.

    Scroll screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    Samsung Galaxy M30s provides the option to take scroll screenshot. For that,

    • Go to Settings->Advanced Features->Screenshots.
    • Enable Screenshot toolbar.
    • Now take a screenshot using any of the above-mentioned methods.
    • You will find a toolbar in the bottom of the preview screen.
    • Tap on down arrow icon.
    • It will start taking the scrolling screenshot.

    Video guide on how to take a screenshot in Galaxy M30s

    Here are the detailed steps by step video guide on how to take a screenshot in Galaxy M30s.