5 Great Features You Only Get in Samsung’s Version of Android

If you think there might be a few issues with your phone, you can use the Optimize now button to perform a manual optimization.

It includes looking for duplicate or large files on your device that might be taking up room unnecessarily, for example, or hunting down apps that are draining battery power, or closing down apps in the background unnecessarily.

You can change the Always-on display.

Most phones give you less control over what you see on your lock screen and how it's shown. Lock Screen and Always On Display can be configured from the settings.

You will see that you have a lot of settings to choose from. You can choose how long the always-on display stays visible for and choose your preferred clock style from a variety of options.

You can change between portrait and landscape orientation to see how bright the text is on the lock screen. It is up to you if the media controls are shown via the always on display.

You can download entire themes for the always-on display if you choose AOD from the settings. You should find a few options that suit you.

There is a secure folder where you can put items.

If you own a mid-range or flagship phone, you have access to a secure folder where you can store any kind of file you want that no one else can see.

It is almost impossible for a hacker to gain access to the secure folder on your phone because of the extra security it requires.

Choose biometrics and security from the settings and then use the secure folder. New files and apps can be added to the secure folder by tapping on the + button.

It is possible to add files from other apps to the secure folder. You can choose photos and videos in the Gallery app and then move them to a secure folder.

It's possible to run the DeX.

It's possible to operate your phone with a keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor. It can be useful if you have a lot of image editing to do on your phone.

What you are doing is turning OneUI into a desktop operating system, with all the benefits that come with it, such as floating windows, more intuitive control of your app, and so on.

You need a specific DeX cable and specific hardware to connect it to your monitor and peripherals. Plug it into a laptop or desktop computer and use the peripherals attached to that.

It is easy to get up and running with DeX and you can consult a full guide from SAMSUNG.