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Category: Samsung

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

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Add or remove SIM cards

    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with dual SIM card support. You can use two physical nano sim cards or 1 physical sim card and a eSIM. On the top you can add the 1st SIM card and on the back you can add the second SIM card.

    How to insert SIM cards into Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

    Here is the video guide on how to insert SIM cards into Galaxy S24 Ultra and configure preferred SIM for calls, messages and mobile data.

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: How to Turn off

    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best flagship available in the market now. If you own one and wondering how to turn off Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, here are two different methods.

    How to turn off Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Restart

    If you press and hold the side button, you will get Bixby instead of Power menu. You can switch off your phone using the Bixby. But it is a not convenient way for many. So here are the different ways to power off Galaxy S24 Ultra.

    Method 1: Using Power menu

    To turn off your Galaxy S24 Ultra, press and hold both the Volume down and Side keys for a few seconds until you see a power menu. Alternatively, you can access this menu by swiping down twice on the screen to open the Quick Panel, and tapping on the power icon located on the top right side. From this menu, you can either turn off or restart your phone. If you choose to turn off your phone, tap on “Power off” and confirm your selection. Your phone will then shut down. To turn it back on, hold down the Side Key for a few seconds until you see the Samsung logo appear. Within a few seconds, you will get the lock screen and then upon unlocking you will get the home screen.

    Method 2: Power off Galaxy S24 Ultra by remapping the side button

    To remap the side button,

    • Go to Settings->Advanced Features-> Side button.
    • From the press and hold section, select “Power off menu”.
    • Thats it.

    In the future, whenever you long press on the side button your will get Power off menu. You can choose between Power off or restart.

    Method 3: Using the Bixby

    As mentioned before, you can use Bixby to do many tasks which includes shut down or restart. So use this method, launch Bixby by long pressing the side button. Now, give a voice command “Turn off my phone” or type it. Select Power off or reboot.

  • How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

    Clearing the cache partition may fix some of the issues on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus or Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra . Over the period of of time, system generated cache file increases and may impact the performance. It is considered to be safe as it will not remove any user data. So in this post, let us explore how to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

    Though Clearing cache partition considered to be safe, it is recommended to have a backup of your phone before proceeding.

    How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 using android recovery mode

    To clear cache on Galaxy Tab S9 using this method, the first step is to get into Android recovery mode.

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    How to enter Android recovery mode on Galaxy Tab S9

    • First, Turn off your phone.
    • Once the phone is completely shut down, connect your tab with other Samsung phone or a computer using a USB cable.
    • Once you see the charging percentage on the screen, press and hold the Volume up and Side key together.
    • Samsung Logo followed by Samsung Galaxy appears on the screen. At this point, release the keys.
    • It will boot into the Android recovery mode.

    How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

    How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
    • Once you are in Android recovery mode on Galaxy Tab S9, you can navigate between the options using the Volume keys. So using the volume keys, navigate to Wipe Cache Partition.
    • Press the side key to select it.
    • Confirm your action by selecting Yes using the Volume key and then Side key.
    • At the bottom of the screen, you will get a message stating Cache Wipe complete.
    • Restart the phone by selecting Reboot system now and then Side key.
    • You can remove the USB cable now.
    • Phone will restart in the usual way.

    This way you can perform wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 using the Android recovery mode. If you have facing any issues, feel free to write them in the comment section below.

  • How to Disable Glance on Samsung Galaxy Phone

    If you have bought any Samsung Galaxy M series, Galaxy F Series or Galaxy A Series, you might have seen the ads on lock screen. These are called Glance on Samsung which is seen on Galaxy A34, Galaxy A54, Galaxy M34, Galaxy F34 etc. This consumes mobile data to download the auto changing wallpaper services. So, in this post, let us explore to how to disable Glance on Samsung Galaxy Phones.

    How to Disable Lock Screen Wallpaper services or Glance on Samsung Galaxy Phone

    To disable auto changing wallpapers or lock screen ads on Samsung Galaxy phones,

    • Go to Settings.
    • Scroll down and find Wallpaper and style. Once you get it, tap on it.
    • Now press Change wallpapers.
    • Next choose Wallpaper services.
    • Tap More button.
    • By default, Glance on Samsung will be selected. It means your phone lock screen will show ad-linked automatic changing wallpapers.
    • To remove lock screen wallpaper ads, Select None and toggle off the switch to disable Swipe left for the info page.
    • Save the settings by tapping Apply. This will disable glance in Samsung.

    This way, you can disable ads on Samsung Galaxy phone or lock screen ads.

  • How to use split screen multitasking on Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is a powerful and versatile tablet with various features to enhance productivity and multitasking. One such feature is the split screen view, which allows you to run two or even three apps simultaneously on your device. This blog post will guide you through two methods to use the split-screen multitask feature on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.

    How to use split screen multitasking on Galaxy Tab S9

    Method 1: Using Recent Apps Button

    • To begin, open the app you want to use in split-screen mode. 
    • Tap the Recent Apps button (usually located at the bottom of your screen). This will display all the background running apps on your device.
    • Locate and tap on the app icon you wish to use in split-screen mode. 
    • A menu will appear after tapping the app icon. From this menu, select “Open in split screen view.” The desired app will move to the left side of the screen.
    • On the right side of the screen, you will see a list of all your installed apps. Choose the second app you want to use in split-screen mode.
    • You can adjust the size of the first and second apps by dragging the handle that separates them. Tapping the three dots in the handle will provide you with more options, such as changing the orientation, swapping the apps, and saving the layout for future use.
    • To exit the split screen view, move the handle all the way up or down to close one of the apps.

    Method 2: Using the Taskbar

    • You can also initiate split-screen multitasking by opening the app from the home screen or the app drawer. 
    • From the taskbar, locate the app you want to use and long-press on it. This action will allow you to move the app to the part of the screen where you want it to appear in split view. You can position it on the right, left, bottom, or top of the screen.
    • This method allows you to open up to three apps in a split view. Simply long-press on additional apps and position them as desired.
    • Adjust Screen Size and Layout: Just like in the previous method, you can adjust the size and layout of the split screen view to suit your needs. You can also save this layout for future use.

    Conclusion: With the split-screen multitasking feature on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, you can boost your productivity by running multiple apps side by side. Whether you prefer the recent apps button or the taskbar method, these steps will help you maximise your tablet’s capabilities. Enjoy seamless multitasking and get more done with your Samsung Galaxy Tab S9!