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Category: How To Guides

List of simple tips and tricks of Smartphone, gadgets and browsers. These includes Tethering of smartphones, Enabling WiFi Hotspots, Browser optimisation, Tips and Tricks on Browsers etc.

  • 4 Easy Ways to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

    Captured a high score in a game, a funny meme, or an important document? Taking a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is simple once you know the shortcuts. In this guide, we’ll walk you through four different methods, plus a bonus tip on how to capture long scrolling pages.

    Watch the Step-by-Step Video:

    Method 1: Using the Quick Settings Panel

    This is the best method if you want a clean, software-based capture without fumbling for buttons.

    • Step: Swipe down from the top-right of your screen to open the full Quick Settings.
    • Step: Tap the “Take Screenshot” icon.
    • Pro Tip: If the icon is missing, tap the Pencil icon (top of the panel) > Add Control, and drag the “Take Screenshot” toggle into your active panel for easy access.

    Method 2: Using the Edge Panel (One-Handed)

    The Edge Panel is perfect for those who find the Ultra a bit large for two-handed button presses.

    1. Pull out the Edge handle from the side of your screen.
    2. Navigate to the Tasks page and tap “Take Screenshot.”
    3. Setup: If you don’t see the Tasks page, tap the Settings (gear) icon at the bottom of the Edge panel and ensure “Tasks” is checked.

    Method 3: The Palm Swipe Gesture

    Samsung’s signature gesture is still here and works beautifully on the S26 series.

    • How-to: Swipe the edge of your palm across the screen from left to right (or vice versa).
    • Important: Make sure your hand is slightly touching the glass as you swipe.

    Method 4: Hardware Buttons

    The classic way that works on almost every Android phone.

    • The Combo: Quickly press the Power Button and Volume Down button at the same time.
    • Note: Do not hold them down; a quick, simultaneous click is all you need.

    Bonus: How to Take a Scroll (Long) Screenshot

    Need to capture an entire webpage or a long chat thread?

    1. Take a regular screenshot using any method above.
    2. Tap the “Scroll Capture” (double down arrows) icon in the toolbar that appears at the bottom.
    3. Keep tapping the icon until you’ve reached the bottom of the page.

    Where are my screenshots saved?

    All your captures are automatically organized. To find them:

    • Open the Gallery app.
    • Go to Albums.
    • Look for the folder named “Screenshots.”

  • How to Set Custom Notification Sounds for ANY App on Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

    Ever get tired of hearing the same old notification sounds on your Samsung Galaxy A16 5G? Want to add a personal touch and make sure you never miss an important alert? Well, you’re in luck! In this guide, we’ll show you how to set custom notification sounds for any app on your phone.

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    Steps to Set Custom Notification Sounds on Galaxy A16 5G

    1. Enable Notification Categories:
      • Go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced Settings.
      • Enable “Manage notification categories for each app.”
    2. Choose an App:
      • Go back to Notifications > App Notifications.
      • Select the app you want to customize.
    3. Customize the Sound:
      • Tap on Notifications > Notification categories.
      • Select the type of notification you want to customize (e.g., Incoming messages, Mail, Calls).
      • Tap on Alert > Sound.
      • Choose a sound from the list or select “Custom” to use a custom audio file.

    Additional Tips:

    • You can also download custom notification sounds from the internet and save them to your phone’s storage.
    • To delete a custom sound, select it and then tap the trash can icon.
    • You can assign different sounds to different notification categories within the same app.

    Benefits of Custom Notification Sounds:

    • Personalization: Make your phone unique and easily identify which app is sending you a notification.
    • Importance: Use different sounds for important notifications to ensure you don’t miss them.
    • Accessibility: For users with hearing impairments, custom sounds can be helpful for distinguishing between different types of notifications.

    Conclusion

    Customizing notification sounds is a simple way to add a personal touch to your Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and make sure you never miss an important alert. Follow these easy steps and enjoy the ability to personalize your phone’s notifications!

    Video Guide on how to set custom notifications sound for Apps in Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: How to use Wireless Power share – Reverse Wireless Charging

    The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a powerful smartphone with a lot of great features. One of these features is reverse wireless charging, also known as Wireless PowerShare. This feature allows you to use your S24 Ultra to charge other compatible devices wirelessly.

    What is Wireless PowerShare?

    Wireless PowerShare is a feature that allows you to use your S24 Ultra to charge other compatible devices wirelessly. This is a great feature if you are ever in a pinch and need to charge your device but don’t have a charger handy.

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    How to use Wireless Power Share on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

    To use Wireless PowerShare, first, you need to make sure that your S24 Ultra is compatible with the device you want to charge. The S24 Ultra is compatible with other Qi-certified devices.

    Once you have confirmed compatibility, follow these steps:

    1. Open the Quick Settings menu by swiping down from the top of the screen.
    2. Swipe down again to expand the menu.
    3. Search for “Wireless PowerShare” and tap on it.
    4. A message will appear on the screen saying that your S24 Ultra is ready to charge other devices.
    5. Place the center of the back of your S24 Ultra against the back of the device you want to charge.
    6. Make sure that the devices are aligned properly.
    7. The device you are charging will start to charge.

    Tips for using Wireless PowerShare

    • Make sure that your S24 Ultra is fully charged before you use Wireless PowerShare.
    • Wireless PowerShare is a slow charging method. It may take longer to charge your device using Wireless PowerShare than it would take to charge it using a wired charger.
    • If you are using a case on your S24 Ultra, you may need to remove it for Wireless PowerShare to work properly.

    I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

  • How to turn off iPhone 15 Plus – Restart and Force Restart

    If you wish to power off, restart or force restart iPhone 15 Plus, there are couple of methods you can use. Depending on the requirement, you can choose the way you want. For example, if your power button is not working or screen is frozen, the traditional method doesn’t work. So you need to try alternate method. In this tutorial we will explore how to turn off iPhone 15 plus and restart or force restart.

    How to turn off iPhone 15 Plus- Restart or Force Restart

    Method 1: Using the hardware combination method

    To power off iPhone using this way, you need to use Side and Volume up or Volume Down buttons together. You will get the Power menu. Slide the the power icon to the right to shut down the iPhone.

    Method 2: Using Software Interface

    If your Power or Side Key is not working, then you can switch off iPhone using the software interface.

    • Navigate to Settings.
    • Tap General.
    • Scroll down till the end.
    • Tap Shut Down.
    • It will power off the device.
    • To turn it back on without Side key, connect it power source via charger.

    Method 3: Using Assistive Touch

    • Headover to Settings.
    • Tap Accessibility.
    • Select Touch.
    • Enable Assistive touch.
    • Now tap on the Assistive touch.
    • Select Device. Then More. Next Tap Restart.
    • Your iPhone will restart.

    Force restart iPhone 15 Plus

    If can’t restart or turn off your iPhone using these methods, one of the solution is to Force Restart. So, we need to use a three button combination.

    • First Press the Volume up button.
    • Then Volume down button.
    • Now press and hold Side button for few seconds untill the phone screen goes completely blank and shows the Apple Logo.
    • Now release the side key.
    • Your iPhone will restart.

    So these are the different methods to turn off iPhone 15 Plus or restart or Force Restart.

  • How to use two numbers in one whatsapp and how to Switch between two accounts

    WhatsApp is one of the widely used messaging App. Over the years it has added many new features. Today many of us are using two phone numbers. Earlier, if we want to use two different numbers in one smartphone, options available were either use dual apps functionality if available or use WhatsApp business. To overcome this difficulties, WhatsApp finally launched a new feature to use two numbers in one WhatsApp.

    With this new feature of WhatsApp, users can have two profiles set for two different numbers in one phone. You can easily switch between them and get notifications from both the profiles.

    How to use two numbers in one whatsapp and how to switch numbers

    • Open WhatApp.
    • Tap the three vertical dots from the top right corner and Select Settings.
    • Tap the down arrow button next to the Profile name.
    • Tap Add account.
    • Now tap Agree and continue.
    • Enter the phone number and tap Next. Verify the number and complete the setup as per onscreen instructions.
    • Setup of 2nd profile in WhatsApp is complete.
    • To switch between accounts, tap the three dots from top right corner and select Switch Accounts.