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

  • How to screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

    Galaxy M34 is a new midrange Android smartphone from Samsung. It runs on Android 13 with OneUI 5.1 out of the box. In this post, let us explore how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34

    There are many ways to capture a screenshot on Samsung M34. Here are 4 simple methods to save a screenshot on Galaxy M34.

    Method 1: Hardware Combination Method

    This is the most commonly used method on Android smartphone. You can use this method on this Samsung phone as well.

    To use this method, on a page you wish to screenshot, quickly press and release Volume down and Power Buttons. It will save the screenshot.

    Method 2: Palm Swipe to Capture

    To use this method, swipe your palm over the screen. Make sure the edge of your palm close to the screen so that it slightly touches the screen. It will take the screenshot on Galaxy M34.

    If this method is not working, you can do a couple of checks. To begin with, check whether this gesture is enabled in Settings. For that,

    • Go to Settings and navigate to Advanced Features. Here go inside Motions and Gestures. Make sure the palm swipe to capture is on.
    • Another check is, if you use the screen protector, go to Settings->Display. Here toggle on “Touch sensitivity”.

    Method 3: Using the Edge Panel

    To use this method, first go Settings-> Display-> Edge Panel. Tap on it. Make sure it is on, and then tap Panels. Select the “Tasks” page from the available boards by tapping it.

    In the future, to take screenshots, Go to Edge Panel and Navigate to Tasks page. Tap take screenshot.

    Method 4: Using the Quick Panel

    To use this method, first we need to add the take screenshot button to the Quick panel. So go to the Quick panel by swiping down on the screen. Swipe down once again to expand it. Now tap the “+” sign. Touch and hold on to take screenshot control from the available list of controls and drag it to the quick panel. Tap Done.

    Going forward, if you want to screenshot on any page, open the quick panel and tap take screenshot.

    How to take long screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34

    A long or scroll screenshot is a method to save multiple pages in 1 screenshot. To start with, go to the page or app you want to save the screenshot. Take a screenshot using any of the methods mentioned before. You will get the toolbar in the bottom of the screen with this down arrow icon. Tap on it. It will take the scrolling screenshot. If you reach the end of the page or stop tapping the long screenshot button, the screenshot will automatically save to the Gallery by default.

    These are the different ways to screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.

  • How to insert SIM and MicroSD card into Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

    Samsung has released a new mid range smartphone in Indian market with a price tag of 18,999. In this post, lets explore how to insert SIM card and microSD card into Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.

    How to insert SIM and microSD card into Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

    Galaxy M34 5G comes with Hybrid SIM card slot. This means, you can use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card and a microSD card. So here is the step by step guide on how to insert SIM and microSD card.

    • First get the SIM ejection tool.
    • On the left side top, you will find the sim tray outline and a hole.
    • Insert the SIM ejection tool in to the hole and push a bit.
    • SIM tray will pop out. Pull it out.
    • On the top you can insert first sim card and on the back you can insert second sim card or a microSD card.

    Here is the video demo on the same.

    Here is the FAQ

    What type of SIM card Samsung Galaxy M34 supports?

    It supports nano sim cards.

    Does it supports dual sim cards?

    Yes.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot.

    What is the maximum storage for microSD card?

    You can add up-to 1TB microSD card.

  • How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54

    Clearing the cache partition will fix many of the issues on the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G. It is safe as it will not remove any user saved data. Over the period of of time, system generated cache file increases and may impact the performance. So wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54 is a handy feature to try it to.

    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 A54 5G using android recovery mode

    To clear cache on Galaxy A54 using this method, the first step is to get into Android recovery mode.

    How to enter Android recovery mode on Galaxy A54 5G

    • Turn off your phone.
    • Once the phone is completely shut down, 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.
    • If it fails to enter Android recovery mode,
      • Turn off your phone. Connect the phone to PC or another Samsung Galaxy phone.
      • You will see, charging with percentage. Now press and hold the Volume up and Side key together. Release the keys once you see, Samsung logo. It will boot into Android recovery mode.

    Wipe cache partition

    • Here 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.
    • Phone will restart in the usual way.

    This way you can perform wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54 5G from the Android recovery mode. If you have facing any issues, feel free to write them in the comment section below.

  • How to create PDF from multiple photos on Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus S23 Ultra

    Whether you use built in camera scanner or take photos of a document, you will have multiple photos. To share it with others or keep them organised, creating PDF is one of the option. So question raises, how to create PDF from multiple photos on Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus or S23 Ultra.

    There are many ways to achieve it using third party tools. However, there is inbuilt tool to create PDF from multiple photos on a Samsung phone. So lets have look at it.

    Create PDF from multiple photos on Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus or S23 Ultra

    Time needed: 2 minutes

    To begin with we need to enable Gallery Labs. Then we can create PDF easily.

    1. Enable Gallery Labs

      To begin with launch the Gallery App. Tap the three horizontal lines from left bottom. Tap Settings. Scroll down and tap About Gallery. Tap on version number 13 times. It will enable the Gallery labs.

    2. Toggle on Support “Save as PDF”.

      Go back to Gallery Settings. Scroll down. You will find Gallery Labs. Go inside it. Toggle on Support Save as PDF.

    3. Create PDF from multiple photos.

      Launch the Gallery App. Select the photos as wish to make as PDF. Tap Create. From the menu, Select Save as PDF. It will create the PDF. PDF from multiple photos

    4. Access the PDF document

      Launch Files App. Go inside Document. You will find all the created PDF documents.

    So this way you can create a PDF document from multiple photos in a Samsung Galaxy phone.

    Video on how to create PDF from multiple Photos

  • Samsung Galaxy S23/S23 Plus/ S23 Ultra- How to set Custom ringtone and Notification tone

    If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus or S23 Ultra, you might be interested in changing your device’s ringtone and notification sound. While the default sounds are good, customizing these tones can help personalize your phone and make it more identifiable especially when you are in crowd with many Samsung phones. In this blog post, I will show you how to set a custom ringtone and notification sound on Samsung Galaxy S23,S23 Plus and S23 Ultra.

    How to set custom ringtone and notification tone on Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra

    Changing the Ringtones

    To change the ringtone on your Samsung Galaxy S23, you’ll need to go to the Settings app and then tap on Sounds and Vibration. From there, select Ringtone. If you use dual sim cards, you can choose the SIM you want to change the ringtone for.

    On this page, you’ll see all the preloaded ringtones. You can browse through them and select the sound you want to set as your ringtone. If you want to add an MP3 song as a ringtone, tap the “+” sign. You may need to allow “Sound picker” to access your media files. Select the tone and tap “Done”. The selected sound will become your default ringtone.

    Changing the Notification Sound on Samsung Galaxy S23,S23 Plus and S23 Ultra

    To change the default notification sound on your Samsung Galaxy S23, you need to go to Settings, then Sound and Vibration, and then Notification sound. If you use dual sim cards, choose the SIM you want to set a custom notification sound for.

    On this page, you’ll find all the preloaded notification sounds. To select a new notification sound, simply tap on the tone you want to use. The selected tone will become your default notification sound.

    Setting a Custom MP3 Music File as Notification Sound

    If you want to set a custom MP3 music file as your notification sound on your Samsung Galaxy S23, you’ll need to use the “My Files” app. Browse to the path where you have saved your notification sound. For example, if you’ve saved it in the Audio folder, go inside it. Choose the music file by long pressing on the tone. You can select multiple files at once by tapping on them. Next, tap copy. Now, go back to internal storage and select All. Scroll down and find the folder called “Notifications.” Tap on it and then paste the notification tone by tapping “copy here”.

    Once you’ve added the custom tone, you can assign it as a notification sound. Go to Settings and then “Sounds and Vibration”, then “Notification sound”. Select the SIM you want to set the custom tone for. You’ll see the new sound in the list. Select it to set it as your notification sound.

    Changing the Notification Tone for Text Messages

    To change the notification tone for text messages on your Samsung Galaxy S23 or S23 Plus, you need to launch the “Messages” app. Next, tap on the profile icon and select “Messages Settings”. Here, tap on Notifications. Make sure you have selected “Allow sound and vibration”. Then, scroll down and tap on “Notification categories” and then “Incoming messages”. Here, tap on “sound”. You’ll see all the available Samsung notification tones for messages and custom tones if you have added any as mentioned before. Choose the notification sound you want to set for incoming messages. The selected sound will become your default notification tone for text messages.

    Changing the Notification Tone for WhatsApp

    To change the notification tone for WhatsApp on your Samsung Galaxy S23 or S23 Ultra, launch WhatsApp and tap on the three vertical dots. Select Settings and then tap on Notifications. Here, tap on “Notification tone”. You’ll see the preloaded Samsung notification tones and custom notification tones. Select the one you wish to set as a notification tone. 

    These are the different ways to customise Samsung Galaxy S23 series phone by changing the ringtone and notification tones.