Samsung Galaxy A55 - First 30 Things To Do! ( Tips & Tricks )
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers an extensive guide for new Samsung Galaxy A55 users, covering setup tips, hidden features, and customization tricks. It advises on personalizing settings, enhancing security with biometrics and app protection, and optimizing battery life with dark mode and battery protection. The script also introduces advanced features like the Edge panel, Dynamic lock screen, and utilizing AI with chat GPT, ensuring viewers can maximize their device's potential from day one.
Takeaways
- 📱 Customize the Side Button: Change the default function of the side button for quick access to the power menu or Google Wallet instead of Bixby.
- 🌟 Personalize Your Device: Use the 'Wallpaper and style' settings to customize the home and lock screen wallpapers, and explore free options in the Galaxy theme store.
- 🔒 Lock Screen Widgets: Add widgets like alarm clock, battery status, and Samsung Health to the lock screen for quick access to information.
- 🎨 User Interface Customization: Use the 'Color palette' and 'Basic colors' settings to match the UI with your wallpaper or choose solid/two-tone colors.
- 📚 App Drawer Organization: Sort apps alphabetically in the app drawer for easier navigation and quicker access to frequently used apps.
- 🔍 Maximize Screen Space: Adjust the home screen grid to 5x6 to fit more icons and widgets, reducing the need for excessive swiping and scrolling.
- 🌙 Dark Mode and Battery Saving: Enable dark mode and adaptive brightness to save battery life, as well as use battery protection settings to prolong battery health.
- 👁️ Eye Comfort Shield: Enable 'Eye Comfort Shield' to reduce blue light and improve sleep quality, especially during nighttime hours.
- 🔊 Sound Customization: Use 'Adapt Sound' to personalize audio profiles based on your hearing abilities for better sound quality with earbuds or headphones.
- 🛡️ Security Enhancements: Utilize biometrics, face recognition, app protection, and auto-blocker features to secure your device against malware and unauthorized access.
- 🔗 Quick Settings Accessibility: Customize the Quick Settings menu to include frequently used shortcuts for instant access to important features like Wi-Fi, battery settings, and more.
Q & A
What is the first setting adjustment recommended for the Samsung Galaxy A55?
-The first setting adjustment recommended is to go into the settings, scroll down to 'Advanced features', and then to 'Side button'. It's suggested to change the default action of holding the Side key from launching Bixby to bringing up the power menu instead.
How can the quick launch feature on the Galaxy A55 be customized?
-The quick launch feature can be customized by going to 'Settings', then 'Advanced features', and 'Quick launch'. Instead of the default camera, it can be changed to open an app like Google Wallet by selecting 'Open app' and choosing the preferred app.
What is a recommended way to personalize the new phone?
-Personalization can be achieved by pinning the home screen and customizing the home and lock screen wallpapers through the 'Wallpaper and style' settings. Users can choose from featured wallpapers, their photo gallery, or get more from the Galaxy theme store.
How can users find free wallpapers in the Galaxy theme store?
-Users can find free wallpapers by going to the 'Galaxy theme store', selecting 'Top', and using the drop-down arrow to filter the wallpapers to show only free ones.
What customization options are available for the lock screen widgets?
-Users can customize the size of the clock, change the style of the clock, and choose different color palettes for better contrast with the background. Additionally, widgets such as alarm clock, battery status, and Samsung health can be added for convenience.
Why is it important to fill out the contact information on the lock screen?
-Filling out the contact information on the lock screen is important because it provides a way for someone who finds the phone to contact the owner and potentially return the device.
What is the 'Color palette' feature in the settings and how does it enhance personalization?
-The 'Color palette' feature in the settings matches the user interface colors with the wallpaper. When enabled, it provides options to choose from, giving a more cohesive look and feel to the phone's interface.
How can users sort their app drawer for easier navigation?
-Users can sort their app drawer alphabetically by going to the app drawer settings, tapping the three dots in the top right corner, and selecting 'Sort' and then 'Alphabetical order'.
What is the advantage of using 'Widget stacks' on the home screen?
-Widget stacks allow users to group multiple widgets together, making the home screen less cluttered and providing quick access to frequently used apps or information.
Why should users consider setting up 'App protection' on their Galaxy A55?
-Setting up 'App protection' helps to scan all installations on the phone for vulnerabilities or suspicious software, providing an added layer of security and peace of mind that no harmful apps are installed.
What is the purpose of enabling 'Auto blocker' in the security settings?
-Enabling 'Auto blocker' helps protect the device from malicious software being installed, not just via apps but also via wired connections, thus reducing the risk of viruses and enhancing device security.
How can users take advantage of 'Secure Wi-Fi' to protect their data on public networks?
-By enabling 'Secure Wi-Fi', users can encrypt their data when connected to public hotspots, preventing hackers from intercepting their information. It's recommended to turn on 'Auto protect Wi-Fi' for automatic encryption when connecting to public networks.
What does 'Lost device protection' do and why is it important to set it up on day one?
-'Lost device protection' allows the device to send its last location and enables offline finding. This feature is important to set up on day one because it helps in locating the device if it's lost or stolen by pinging its location to other Samsung devices nearby.
How can users improve their phone's battery life with the 'Battery protection' feature?
-Users can improve battery life by enabling 'Battery protection', which allows the battery to run down to 95% before recharging when fully charged, thus preventing damage to the battery's lifespan caused by constant charging.
What is the benefit of using 'Adaptive brightness' and 'Motion smoothness' settings for power saving?
-Using 'Adaptive brightness' and setting 'Motion smoothness' to 'Standard' helps save power by adjusting the screen brightness according to ambient light and locking the refresh rate at 60 Hz, respectively.
Why is it recommended to enable 'Auto optimization' on the device?
-Enabling 'Auto optimization' allows the phone to occasionally restart itself to clear background usage, which helps the device run more smoothly and prevents overheating.
What is the 'Edge panel' feature and how can it be customized for better productivity?
-The 'Edge panel' is a side bar on the screen that can be customized with various apps and tools. Users can add more panels for different functions like 'Smart select', 'Task', 'Weather', and 'Compass', and even set up split screen presets for improved multitasking.
How can users customize their lock screen with dynamic wallpapers?
-Users can customize their lock screen with dynamic wallpapers by going to 'Wallpaper and style', then 'Wallpapers', and selecting 'Dynamic lock screen'. They can download different wallpaper packs and set them to change automatically.
What is the 'Intelligent Wi-Fi' feature and how can it help with home network optimization?
-The 'Intelligent Wi-Fi' feature allows users to assess their home Wi-Fi network for dead zones or weak signals. It helps in deciding the optimal location for the modem or the need for Wi-Fi extenders to improve network coverage.
Why should users consider adding 'Chat GPT' to their phone and how can it be integrated?
-Adding 'Chat GPT' to the phone provides an AI-powered chatbot that can answer questions and engage in conversation. It can be integrated by downloading the app from the Play Store and adding it as a widget to the home screen or Quick Settings menu.
How can users customize their Quick Settings menu for faster access to important features?
-Users can customize their Quick Settings menu by going to 'Settings', then 'Connections', and selecting 'Wi-Fi'. They can then tap the three dots in the top right corner, go to 'Settings', and tap 'Edit' to add or rearrange the Quick Settings according to their preferences.
Outlines
📱 Setting Up Your New Samsung Galaxy A55
This paragraph provides a comprehensive guide for new Samsung Galaxy A55 owners on setting up their device. It begins with the suggestion to change the side button functions for quick access to the power menu and Google Wallet. The speaker emphasizes personalizing the device by customizing the home and lock screen wallpapers, utilizing free options from the Galaxy theme store. Additionally, the paragraph covers setting up widgets on the lock screen, adjusting notification styles, and filling out emergency contact information. The focus is on maximizing the device's potential right from the start.
🎨 Customizing the User Interface and Widgets
The second paragraph delves into further customization of the Samsung Galaxy A55. It discusses enabling the color palette to match the UI with the wallpaper, arranging apps alphabetically for easier access, and maximizing the home screen real estate by adjusting the grid size. The paragraph also explains how to add and customize widgets, create widget stacks for quick access to multiple functions, and personalize notification popup styles and Edge lighting. The goal is to tailor the user interface for efficiency and personal preference.
🛡️ Enhancing Security Features on Your Device
This section of the script highlights the importance of bolstering the Samsung Galaxy A55's security features. It advises registering multiple fingerprints and enabling face recognition for swift unlocking. The speaker recommends turning on app protection to scan for vulnerabilities and using the auto-blocker to prevent unauthorized software installation. Additionally, secure Wi-Fi is introduced as a built-in VPN for encrypted public network connections, and lost device protection settings are emphasized for safeguarding the phone against loss or theft.
🔊 Sound and Display Settings for Optimal Experience
The fourth paragraph focuses on enhancing the user experience through sound and display settings. It suggests enabling Dolby Atmos for improved speaker quality and swipe gestures for a cleaner navigation bar. The speaker also introduces the eye Comfort Shield feature for reducing blue light exposure and 'Adapt Sound' for personalized audio profiles based on hearing tests. Lastly, the paragraph touches on the benefits of using dark mode and motion smoothness settings to conserve battery life.
🔋 Maximizing Battery Life with Power Saving Tips
This paragraph offers several tips to extend the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy A55. It starts with the recommendation to use dark mode and adaptive brightness to reduce power consumption. The speaker then advises setting the motion smoothness to standard to lock the refresh rate at 60Hz and enabling battery protection to manage charging cycles effectively. The paragraph concludes with the suggestion to use device care's auto-optimization feature to maintain smooth operation and extend battery health.
📲 Utilizing the Edge Panel and Dynamic Lock Screen
The speaker discusses the underutilized Edge panel feature on the Galaxy A55, explaining how to customize it with useful apps and create split-screen presets. The paragraph also introduces the Dynamic lock screen, which allows users to enjoy changing wallpapers from various categories every two weeks. Additionally, it covers the customization of lock screen widgets for quick access to frequently used functions.
🤖 Integrating AI with Chat GPT and Quick Settings Customization
In the final paragraph, the speaker introduces the integration of AI through Chat GPT, which can be added as a widget and voice assistant for quick access to information and conversation. The paragraph also emphasizes the importance of customizing the Quick Settings menu for instant access to frequently used features like secure Wi-Fi, Dolby Atmos, and battery protection. Lastly, the speaker provides a bonus tip on using the 'Intelligent Wi-Fi' feature to assess Wi-Fi signals and optimize modem placement for the best connectivity.
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Keywords
💡Samsung Galaxy A55
💡Settings
💡Personalization
💡Widgets
💡Lock Screen Customization
💡Biometrics
💡Security Features
💡Power Management
💡Edge Panel
💡Quick Settings
💡Chat GPT
Highlights
Customizing the side button to launch the power menu instead of Bixby for quick access to restart and emergency options.
Setting up Google Wallet for contactless payments by double-tapping the power button.
Personalizing the home and lock screen wallpapers with custom images and live wallpapers from the Galaxy theme store.
Customizing the lock screen with widgets such as alarm clock, battery status, and Samsung Health for quick access.
Adjusting the transparency and style of notification icons on the lock screen for better information visibility.
Filling out contact information on the lock screen to aid in the return of a lost phone.
Enabling the color palette to match the user interface with the home screen wallpaper for a cohesive look.
Sorting apps alphabetically for easier navigation and quicker access.
Maximizing home screen space by adjusting the grid size to fit more icons and widgets.
Using widget stacks to group multiple widgets together for efficient use of space.
Customizing notification popup style and edge lighting for a personalized notification experience.
Setting up color by keyword to assign specific colors to notifications from certain contacts.
Utilizing biometric features like fingerprints and face recognition for secure and quick phone access.
Activating app protection and auto-blocker for enhanced security against malicious software.
Enabling secure Wi-Fi to encrypt data when using public hotspots for safer internet usage.
Setting up lost device protection to assist in locating a missing phone and protecting personal data.
Customizing the quick settings menu for one-tap access to frequently used features and settings.
Using intelligent Wi-Fi inspection to analyze home Wi-Fi coverage and identify dead zones.
Enhancing the user experience with features like Dolby Atmos, swipe gestures, and eye comfort shield.
Transcripts
if you've just bought yourself a Samsung
Galaxy a55 and you want to make sure you
set it up the right way on day one
you're in the right place as with the
tips and tricks and hidden features I'm
about to show you you'll be light years
ahead of other Galaxy a55 owners who
will probably never unlock the true
potential of this device unless they see
this video and I know you might be
like right because maybe you've never
seen this channel before well you should
know this I've been using Samsung Galaxy
devices since the Galaxy S3 that's 12
years of Samsung Galaxy expertise you're
getting right here now with that said in
the words of Anakin Skywalker join me
and together we can rule the galaxy so
one of the first things I always do with
pretty much all Samsung phones is this
go into the settings scroll down until
you see Advance features here and here
you'll see side button Now by default
when you double tap the sidy it will
quick launch the camera when you hold
the Sid key down it will wake Bixby now
you have to ask yourself a question are
you ever going to use Bixby because if
you're not then you should 100% do this
straight away change Bixby to the power
menu that way now when you hold the S
key you get the power down restart
medical info and emergency call options
and the other thing that I always
changed on day one is there's the quick
launch so instead of the camera I go to
open app and here I change it to Google
Wallet because that's my
preferred wallet and now that it's set
up next time you're in the shop you want
to pay for something you want to bring
up your loyalty cards just double tap
the power button jump straight into the
Google Wallet it's super efficient super
easy and very very useful so when you
get a new phone the first thing that
most people want to do is personalize it
make it their own and I do recommend you
do that here's how you can do it very
easily just pin the home screen anywhere
you want go to the wallpaper and style
icon here at the bottom here you have
the option to customize the home screen
wallpaper and the lock screen wallpaper
or if you go to change wallpaper here
you can actually change both of them at
the same time at the top you'll notice
you have a bunch of featured ones and if
you scroll down you'll have your photo
gallery and there's some other
categories here to choose from and if
you really want to you can go to get
more wallpapers and this will take you
to the Galaxy theme store now the
problem with this is most of these are
paid but there is a way to find free
ones here's how you do it go to top and
then here where you have the little
drop- down arrow you can now filter the
wallpapers to the free ones and there's
some really really cool ones here
including some video animated live
wallpapers so it's definitely worth
exploring these options within the
Galaxy theme store but for the sake of
this video I'm going to use one of mine
the very popular Wolverine wallpaper if
you guys want this wallpaper just leave
me a comment and I'll send you a link to
it and as you can see we can set it as
the home screen and the lock screen if
we want to customize the lock screen
separately we just untick it here we can
move it around into this where we want
it to be and if we want we could even
add frames and effects to the wallpaper
but I'm not going to do that for today
just going to hit done okay so now we've
customized the home screen wallpaper
let's customize the lock screen so the
same way we did before just pinch on the
home screen anywhere go to wallpaper
style bottom left corner and this time
instead of going to change wall paper
we're actually going to tap on the lock
screen itself and it jumps straight into
the lock screen customization window
here we can jump straight into
wallpapers if we want but what I really
want to show you guys is the widgets and
the customization options that you have
that most people will never probably
even know about so if you tap the clock
you can actually customize the size of
the clock we can make it massive and
then down here underneath we could
change the style of the clock to
something completely different so go
through these and decide which one looks
the best best to you which one you
prefer once you've chosen one make sure
you choose a color that contrasts nicely
with your background because you don't
want to have the clock there being
washed out by the colors behind it and
you have a bunch of different color
palettes down here to choose from and if
you want to you can get really granular
and actually choose the exact color
using the hex code now below the clock
you'll see a little plus and the word
widgets my recommendations for these is
your alarm clock because it's good to
know that you actually have an alarm set
sometimes I think I've set an alarm and
actually it doesn't go off and then I'm
late for pretty much everything that day
so having a little reminder here on the
lock screen is very useful Also the
battery status can be very good
especially if you have lots of Samsung
devices and we' still got one more space
left to use and I'm going to add the
Samsung health so this will help you
keep track of your steps and this will
be even more useful if you have the
Samsung Galaxy watch Once you're happy
with the setup just hit done at the top
and there we go we have some widgets on
the lock screen now there's a couple
more things I want to show you here also
on the lock screen just below the
widgets we just set up is the little
notification icons if you tap that you
can actually change the style to
detailed if you want more information
instead of just the little icons and
with this you can actually adjust the
transparency as well so you can actually
make it completely see through and that
looks pretty cool so play around with
this see what works well with your
background and once you're happy with it
hit done we'll jump back into the lock
screen one last time now because at the
bottom here is a very important field of
information which most people will never
fill out so here at the bottom if you
tap contact information you can add some
details which could be very useful for
somebody if they find your phone and
they're not a complete and actually want
to give you your phone back so you can
put an email address or phone number or
something like that and at the bottom of
the lock screen you'll see the phone and
the camera icon these can be customized
to other shortcuts so think about what
you might need to use very quickly on a
daily basis and you can remap these to
be those the way they work is when the
phone is locked and you wake the screen
you can drag Inward and that will open
the app okay so now we've customized the
home screen and the lock screen next
thing to do is customize the user
interface so we pinch on the home screen
again we're going to go to wallpaper and
Style again and then here you'll see
this section this called color palette
and you'll see by default it's actually
switched off when you enable the color
palette what it will do is try to match
all of the user interface with your
wallpaper and it does give you some
options here to choose from and you'll
get a little demo here at the top as to
what they would look like I particularly
like this one it's quite nice and we can
swipe across and there's even more but
if you want to be even more selective of
the color scheme on your phone you can
go to basic colors here and you can
choose solid colors and if you swipe
across you can choose two-tone colors
which also work really nicely but
ultimately it comes down to your
personal preference in regards to the
colors now here's a tip that will save
you tons of time in the future when
looking for apps now if you swipe up on
your home screen you get your app draw
you probably already knew that but when
you look at this app draw there is no
particular order what the phone does by
default is try to predict what you're
going to want to use next which can work
sometimes but sometimes it's just bloody
annoying so what I like to do and what I
recommend you do is hit the three dots
in the top right corner here go to sort
and change this to alphabetical order
this way whenever you open your app
drawer you know roughly where things are
going to be because they're in
alphabetical order so this in my opinion
is far better than than even typing the
name of the app in the top because you
know the rough placement of the app when
it's in alphabetical order so one of the
nicest things about the Galaxy a55 is it
has this big beautiful screen and having
just four icons per row is a little bit
of a waste of space because you can have
way more stuff on the screen at one time
which means less swiping less scrolling
around which means you'll save time
here's how you can maximize the space
pinch the screen go to settings this
jumps straight to the home screen
settings page where you can change the
size of the home screen grid when it
comes to large phones like this I always
change the home screen grid to 5x6 and
it could also be a good idea to change
the app grid also to
5x6 so now I've got all this extra space
there's a whole lot of empty here so
let's do a little magic trick okay so
this is what my Samsung Galaxy phone
normally looks like once I've added all
the apps and things like that but you'll
notice there's a lot of empty space up
here and Samsung do add this weather app
by by default which is okay but there
are better widgets out there and here's
how to add them to your home screen so
pinch the home screen at the bottom
you'll see this widgets and here you'll
see a bunch of widgets that you can add
to your home screen have a little scroll
through these there's some recommended
ones at the top find the ones that you
like the most and add them to the home
screen the first thing I usually do is
add a clock and you'll notice the color
scheme here is matching the palette that
I selected earlier on in the video if
you want to change the color theme of
this particular clock you can go back to
the pet and change it there and there's
still more room for more widgets so
explore the widgets menu and have a look
at which ones could be useful for you
right now I've got the Google search bar
right here and that's pretty much it but
if I wanted to I could add more stuff
behind this search bar it is called
widget stacks and to create a stack is
very very easy to do just hold your
finger down on a widget that you've
already placed and you'll see the option
to create stack here it'll open up a
menu with other widgets that can be
placed on top of this one and some of
the most useful ones in my opinion is
the device care and also the digital
well-being so with the device care it
gives you access to quickly clear the
background usage on your phone right
there from the home screen so I'm going
to add that
one and there it is and now I can swipe
back and forth between the Google search
and the device care now if I want to add
more just hold the finger down once
again go to edit stack once again scroll
across and hit the plus going to add the
digital well-being just for example now
one very important change you should
definitely make on day one if you're
going to create widget Stacks as this
when you're creating a stack you'll see
the option underneath for autor rotate
widgets you should definitely turn this
off cuz if you don't it will just
randomly spin around when you don't want
it to and remember you can also create
widget stacks for bigger widgets as well
the same way I just showed you hold your
finger down once again you get the
option to create stack and it will only
show you the apps that can be stacked on
that size widget okay so here's another
personalization tweak that you should
make on day one because it will help you
recognize what the notifications are on
your phone more quickly jump into your
settings menu scroll down to where you
see notifications and here you'll see
notification popup style tap that now
you have the option to switch this
between brief and detailed I personally
prefer a brief I don't need the entire
message popping up when I get a
notification but what I really want to
show you here is this is The Edge
lighting style here you get a bunch of
different notification styles that you
can activate so when the notifications
come through you'll see these little
animations behind the little popup at
the top of the screen and here's where
it gets a bit more fun you can actually
even customize the color by default it
will be on auto but if you want to you
can specify the color and you do have
access to the full color spectrum here
but there's also the option to change
the transparency of the popups as well
so play around with this see what works
for you
and also you can extend the duration
that the animation stays on screen for
and my personal favorite notification
lighting is this one the uh Spotlight it
just kind of lights up the top of the
screen it's subtle and it's just kind of
like a gentle reminder and here is
another tip staying within the same
notification popup style menu that we
were just in is to set up color by
keyword now here what you can do is set
a keyword for example if I put my own
name just for demonstration purposes and
hit Plus
what I can now do is select a color that
the notification will appear in whenever
a message comes through with my name
included so the best way to use this is
to set up all your family and friends
names and assign different colors to
those different people that way whenever
you get messages from those specific
people you can recognize who it's from
based on the color and this is
especially useful if you've set up a
little animation popup like I just
showed you in the previous tip now
something you should definitely not
Overlook on day one is the security it
of your device all the tools you need
are right here but most people don't
even use half of them so I'm going to
show you how to make the most of
security features on this phone to make
it easier to use and safer for you on a
day-to-day basis first thing to do jump
into the settings scroll down security
and privacy now when you first access
this page it will scan the device and
alert you to anything that needs to be
looked at we will come back to this
shortly but the first thing I want to
show you guys is the Biometrics so when
you set up your phone the first time
there's a good chance you maybe only set
up one finger so what I recommend you do
here is register your first finger and
thumb on your lead hand and also your
first finger on your other hand that way
no matter which way you pick up your
phone you can unlock it very quickly the
Galaxy a55 does allow for three
fingerprints so you might as well use
them all and if you want to make things
even quicker if you go back one step and
go to face recognition you can register
your face as an an unlock method one
thing to keep in mind with the face
unlock on the a55 is it is a 2d Face
Unlock so it's not quite as secure as
the fingerprints all right now on to
another security tip let's scroll back
down all the way to security and privacy
once again this time we're going to
address that one suggestion that's
highlighted here if you have more than
one suggestion you should definitely
take a look at those but as standard you
should see this one here app security so
if we tap this you'll see we have the
option to turn on app protection I do
recommend you turn this on this might be
a region specific feature because I know
maff is not everywhere in the world
essentially what this does is it scans
all installations on the phone and you
can scan periodically to see if there's
any vulnerabilities or suspicious
software on the device just by scanning
the phone from here this just gives you
that added peace of mind that there is
no viruses or dodgy apps installed on
your device that shouldn't be there once
again most people probably won't even
know this is actually on the Galaxy a55
so now you're not one of those
people okay so the next security tip
staying within security and privacy page
all should be green here now if it isn't
you need to look at that but the next
thing I want to show you is this the
auto blocker so the auto blocker is
Switched Off by default and you should
probably switch it on on day one because
this will scan for any malicious
software being installed on your device
not just via apps St online but also via
a wire so if you happen to lose your
phone one day and somebody tries to plug
it into a computer or something like
that and load some software onto it they
won't be able to do it also it reduces
the risk of you getting viruses just by
using a random cable that could
potentially be holding a virus on it and
I'm not trying to scare you I'm just
trying to say it probably is a good idea
to switch this on now this might be a
stupid question but do you ever use
other people's Wi-Fi networks or public
hotpots for example if the answer to
that is yes then you definitely want to
do this next one go into your security
and privacy settings once again scroll
down to where you see more security
settings and here you should see secure
Wi-Fi now this won't be enabled by
default if you hit continue here and
continue again what you now have access
to is Samsung's own kind of VPN you do
get 1 Gigabyte free per month and you
can subscribe for more if you want to
what I recommend you do here is turn on
auto protect Wi-Fi because with this
enabled anytime you connect to a public
hotspot it will automatically switch to
secure Wi-Fi which encrypts the data
from your device that's being seen on
that public Wi-Fi network and trust me
guys public Wi-Fi are really hot spots
for hackers because they can intercept
your data and capture information about
you that you don't want them to have so
with this enabled you can prevent that
from happening but if you're using more
than a gigabyte of data you might want
to upgrade the subscription plan here
and the great thing about this is you
can also switch it on and off as and
when you want to just by hitting protect
but there's even an easier way than that
which I'm going to show you in a moment
so stick around okay here's one more
very important security tip something
you should put in place on day one
within the security and privacy settings
page this time we're going to go to Lost
device protection and these are the
default settings within this menu and
straight away you'll see here that send
last location and offline finding are
both switched up
I do recommend you switch these on it's
important to remember that if you do
turn on offline finding even when your
device is Switched Off it's still going
to Ping the location to other Samsung
devices around you and that's
essentially how it can be found every
time someone with a Samsung phone walks
past your phone wherever it might be
that location will be updated and you
will be able to see exactly where it is
okay now let's move on to a tip this is
a little less serious but can definitely
improve your experience with your phone
jump back into the settings this time
we're going to sound and vibrations here
we're going to scroll down to sound
quality and effects and on this page by
default you'll see that Dolby atos is
Switched Off also Dolby Atmos for gaming
is Switched Off I do recommend you
switch these both on because it does
improve the speaker quality on this
phone immediately and the great thing
about this is we can set up a quick
shortcut to enable this and disable this
from the home screen without having to
jump all the way back into this menu and
I will show you how to do that in a
moment another quick setting that you
can change to improve your user
experience and also just the general
appearance of the home screen is this go
into your settings go to display go to
navigation bar now here you have the
option to enable swipe gestures for me
personally I prefer swipe gestures
because it eliminates the distraction at
the bottom of the screen here and it
immediately makes the screen a little
less cluttered it's very easy to use
it's a swipe up and hold for your
backgrounding you swipe in from the left
to go back swipe in from the the right
to go forward very very simple and in my
opinion it just makes the overall user
experience a little more fluid a little
more clean so I do recommend you test
out the gesture navigation as opposed to
the buttons next tip is designed to help
you protect your eyes so dive back into
the settings back into display and here
you'll see an option called eye Comfort
Shield so if you tap this you can enable
it and actually set it to Adaptive so it
adjust to the lighting around you at
that time day or you can set it to
custom and set it to schedule Sunset to
Sunrise that is the setting that I'd
recommend but you can go in and
customize it very precisely to when you
would normally get ready for bed and
ideally for 1 hour after you wake up the
next day so do think about setting this
one up because it will help you sleep a
little better okay so that last tip was
designed to help you protect your eyes
here's a tip that's going to help you
with your ears scroll down once again to
sound and vibration and scroll down
again to sound quality and effects now
at the bottom of this page you'll see
this option adapt sound it will be
switched off by default if you enable
this what you can do is specify your age
now these are just templates and they're
just guessing what your hearings like
but if you want to be more precise then
you want to do this at the bottom of the
adapt sound page you'll see add
personalized sound profile this will
take you through a hearing test and
properly test your hearing abilities and
once you've gone through that it will
produce an EQ that will help you hear
things better when using earbuds or
headphones with your Galaxy a55 so one
of the standout features of the Galaxy
a55 is his battery life and actually you
can make his battery life even better if
you use these next few tips and tricks
so check this one out go into your
settings go to display here you'll see
light mode and dark mode by default it
will be on light mode but if you go to
dark mode settings here what you can
actually do is set a schedule Sunset to
Sunrise just like the blue light
reduction feature I showed you before
now the advantage of doing this is when
in dark mode the screen is using far
less power so for example here within
the settings menu all of this area at
the top here is using no power only the
areas that are lit up are using power it
is a small amount of power but if you
use dark mode all the time for example
those little bits of power will add up
okay here's the second power saving tip
for you guys go back into the display
this time we're going to look at the
motion smoothness now here it will be
set to Adaptive straight out of the box
if you're the type of person who really
wants to get the maximum battery from
your device if you set this to standard
it will lock in the refresh rate at 60
HZ which isn't quite as smooth as 120 in
fact half as smooth but it's still good
enough for most people this will save a
ton of power also if we go back one step
something that you want to activate is
the Adaptive brightness I've switched it
off for this video so it's not
constantly shifting ruining the footage
but the Adaptive brightness will also
help save power by turning down the
brightness when it's not needed so make
sure that's enabled too and here's the
third battery tip for you guys go into
your settings menu again go to battery
here you will see battery protection
this is Switched Off Straight Out of the
Box enable this tap on it and here
you'll see a few different options for
different kinds of scenarios I do
recommend having the basic one on the
great thing about this particular
setting is once your phone is fully
charged 100% and is still plugged into
the power it will actually allow the
battery to run down to 95% before
recharging again if the phone is
constantly charging that's a quick way
to kill the lifespan on your battery so
this helps prevent that from happening
the Adaptive setting is also very good
especially if you're the type of person
who charges your phone overnight because
it will only charge to maximum based on
your estimated sleep time so it kind of
works out your patterns and will charge
the battery accordingly now if if you
really really want your phone to last a
very very long time you might want to
set this to maximum this will limit the
maximum charge on the device to 80% so
it will never go past 80% for me
personally I'm going to leave it on
basic for you have a think about your
charging patterns and what would work
best for you okay here's another tip
this is kind of a power saving tip but
it'll also help your phone run more
smoothly on a regular basis go into your
settings scroll down to device care
scroll down and you'll see this Auto
optimization so with this enabled what
your phone will do is occasionally at
very specific times it will restart
itself to clear all of the usage in the
background on the device and you can set
it to Auto restart when needed or Auto
restart on schedule I would suggest when
needed that way if your phone starts
running incredibly hot for no apparent
reason it will literally just sort
itself out by restarting and rebooting
it fresh so it is a good idea to switch
this one on on day one because it will
help your device run more smoothly okay
now let's talk about one of the most
underutilized features on the Galaxy
phones in my opinion it is The Edge
panel so that's the little bar here on
the side when we swipe it out you see we
have a bunch of apps we can customize
those apps by hitting the pen down here
but something that I think a lot of
people will never do is actually
customize what Edge panels you have so
to do this just swipe out you'll notice
the little settings icon pops up at the
bottom very briefly if you tap that you
now have options to add more Edge panels
some of the most useful ones in my
opinion is the Smart select also the
task or the weather can be very useful
and of course this one the compass now
check this out when I go back I can
swipe out the edge panel swipe it again
for the smart select swipe it again for
the weather swipe it again for the
compass you do have to calibrate these
first for them to work properly and one
of the greatest use cases for Edge
panels is actually how easy it makes the
split screening so if you bring out the
edge
panel let's go back to our apps page
let's say I want the Google Play Store
at the top here can just drag it onto
the top half of the screen and then
straight away I can choose something for
the bottom half of the screen and if you
find there's a particular app pair that
you're using all the time if you hit the
three dots in the middle you see that
little start icon if you tap that that
actually saves that app pair either to
the home screen or to the edge panel so
you can set up nice little split screen
presets using this method now you
probably noticed at the beginning of
this video I didn't change the lock
screen wallpaper and that's for a reason
because I wanted to show you this
there's a very cool feature here within
Samsung devices pinch the home screen go
to the wallpaper and style go to
wallpapers and at the bottom here you'll
see Dynamic lock screen now if you tap
this here you can download different
wallpaper packs for this Dynamic lock
screen so every time you pick up your
phone you'll have different different
pictures and there are a bunch of
different categories here and these
images will change every two weeks so if
you're a cat person or a dog person or
maybe even a rabbit person you can
download a pack of images that you'll
probably appreciate and also if you want
to add even more you do have a shortcut
to the Galaxy store here at the top
let's go with the art ones now that
we've customized the lock screen I want
to show you guys another little hidden
secret on the lock screen it is if you
tap the clock at the top you get a bunch
of different widgets and we can actually
even customize the widgets that we have
here and to do this all you need to do
on the lock screen is double tap the
clock that opens all of the widgets at
the bottom of this page you'll see
settings you'll need to use your
Biometrics to get into your phone and
then here we see all of the widgets that
are enabled and the ones that are
disabled so if there's anything here
that you want to be in that widgets list
you can just switch it on and at the top
here if you hit reorder you can drag
these up and down once that's whenever
your phone's locked you can literally
just double tap the clock and there we
go we have quick access to the budge
control the voice recorder and whatever
else we chose to have now listen nobody
likes to be sold stuff continuously and
nobody wants their information to be
sold to other advertisers so that they
can try and sell you stuff too well
there's some really useful new features
here within the Galaxy phones and also
other Google Android phones that most
people don't know about here's how you
find it go into your settings go to
security and privacy and the the bottom
of this page you'll see more privacy
settings and scroll down again and at
the bottom of this page you'll see ads
now on this page you have three options
if you go to add topics as you begin to
use your phone it will start to populate
a list of topics which you can then
disable to say that I don't want to see
these kind of ads anymore but you will
have to leave this enabled for a little
while for it to create that list of
categories for you to choose from all
right here's another little security tip
for you it's a good one to set up on day
one go into your settings
again go to security and privacy more
security settings which is just under
the auto blocker and here you'll see at
the top secure folder now what this does
is it creates a folder within your phone
that can only be accessed with a pin or
fingerprint from you once this is set up
you can place sensitive files and
information in this folder that only you
can access using your Biometrics or a
very specific pin that you've set up
specifically for that folder and you
using the file explorer you can move
files and documents and things like that
into this secured folder now one of the
advantages the galaxy s24 has over the
a55 is the fact that it does have
Samsung Galaxy AI built into it but that
doesn't mean that we can't supercharge
this phone with its own AI using chat
GPT to do this all you need to do is
download and install chat GPT from the
Play Store make sure it's all set up
properly and if you want to truly get
the most out of it you should upgrade to
cat GPT 4 but but you can use it for
free with chat GPD 3.5 now once you've
got it all set up and installed what you
can now do is tap on one of your widgets
edit the widget stack and add the chat
GPT widget which I've already done here
just going to delete it and add it again
so you can see how to do it go to chat
GPT tap add there we go now we have
quick access to AI right here on the
home screen but we can actually even go
one better than this and add a voice
assistant which utilizes chat GPT to the
Quick Settings menu so check this out we
swipe down we swipe down again until we
see the pen here at the top now hit this
pen and here's a little bonus tip for
you guys for making it this far if you
go to the Quick Settings instant access
this enables the top right corner of the
display to bring down the entire Quick
Settings panel in one swipe as opposed
to two so you might want to switch this
on anyway on this page we're going to go
to edit here for the full menu swipe
across and now here we can add the chat
GPT quick
setting and if you want to make this
even easier to find we can actually drag
this all the way across so it's one of
our top settings and now with this set
up we can literally just bring down our
Quick Settings tap the chat GPT right
here and we have a chat GPT assistant
ready to go just like the Google
Assistant just like the Gemini AI except
it's not Gemini AI or Samsung Galaxy AI
it is indeed chat GPT and check this out
I had a fullon conversation with chap
GPT earlier today using the widget this
little headphone widget here if you
fancy a chat you can literally just ask
it questions and have a conversation
with it it's pretty crazy that does
sound pretty cool what kind of questions
should I ask and when you upgrade to
chat gp4 you can utilize your camera
functionality with chat GPT and you can
also send images to chat GPT which you
can talk to you about and things like
that it's it's pretty damn Advanced to
be honest maybe even more advanced than
Galaxy AI now here's the last tip for
you guys and it's definitely something
you should set up on day one and it is
to fully customize the Quick Settings
menu with the most important shortcuts
which probably will include some of the
stuff I shown you in this video so now
we set up the quick instant access I can
swipe down here brings down the entire
Quick Settings menu hit the pen at the
top here go to edit for the full menu
and now at the bottom you see all of the
Quick Settings that haven't been set up
yet for example secure Wi-Fi when we
need to use that on demand we can
literally just access it from here Dolby
Atmos if for some reason the Dolby Atmos
is sounding a bit tiny or not quite
right for what you're watching or
listening to you can quickly enable it
from here and a secure folder for when
you want to access those lock away files
very quickly and remember those charging
features that I showed you earlier on in
the video for example when you're
sleeping and it kind of locks the
charging speed well if you add this one
battery protection to your quick
settings you now have quick access to
all of those options without having to
find it in the settings menu you can
just swipe down top right corner swipe
across and there we go we have
everything there and straight away for
the battery protection if you hold your
finger down on it we can switch between
these different charging modes and of
course I've saved one last bonus tip for
you guys that's going to help you assess
where you need to be in your house if
you want the optimal Wi-Fi speeds for
your phone and also for your other
devices and actually this could really
help you decide where your modem should
be or if you need extenders check this
out go into your settings go to your
connections tap on Wi-Fi and in the top
right corner if you tap the three dots
at the bottom of this page you'll see
this option intelligent Wi-Fi if you tap
this 6 or seven times it will open up
the connectivity Labs hidden settings
and once this is opened you can dive
into here and we have a bunch of tools
for assessing the Wi-Fi networks around
you and the great thing about this is
using this you can actually inspect the
Wi-Fi signals in your house to see if
there are any dead zones so just go to
home Wi-Fi inspection start this it will
take you step by step through how to
test the Wi-Fi signals in your house and
this will give you a very good idea of
whether you need to upgrade your modem
and I have actually made a bunch of
videos about Wi-Fi 6 modems one of those
videos on screen right now and if you
you want to learn more about
customization of your Samsung Galaxy
Device I've made a few videos about that
and those thumbnails are also on screen
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