The Samsung Galaxy S8 has been out for quite some time, but still a commonly used smartphone. Like every phone, this device has many useful tips that a limited number of people actually use.
Therefore 5 tips that make using your Galaxy S8 just a little more pleasant. Which tip is your favorite?
View notifications via your fingerprint scanner
The tool on the back of the Galaxy S8 is, of course, made to unlock your device. Yet you can use this sample technique for even more. This way you can scroll through your notifications.
You do this by first activating this function. To do this, go to your settings and then scroll down to “Advanced settings”. Finally choose “Gestures fingerprint scanner” and check the function.
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Empty your cache
Is your Galaxy S8 battery draining faster? Then it won’t hurt to empty your cache! Cache is all kinds of data stored by apps. Such data can become a burden to your phone in the long run.
How do you delete this cache? For that you need to turn off your phone first. Then restart the device, by simultaneously pressing and holding the Power button, Volume up and the Bixby button. It is important to press and hold the buttons until the screen turns blue. Then you enter the Android Recovery menu.
In your Android Recovery, your touchscreen is turned off, you can navigate with your volume keys and choose options with the power button. Therefore, scroll through the menu until the selection bar is on “Wipe cache partition”. Press your power button to choose this. Once you have confirmed your choice, the cache memory is cleared. Finally, restart your phone. You do this by pressing your power button, as you will be taken to “Reboot system now” right after the process. After starting up, give your device some time. It may take a while before the experience is a lot better than before.
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Lift to wake with the Galaxy S8
The name says it all. With this function, searching for your on / off button is a thing of the past. Once you have enabled this feature, all you have to do is remove your device from the table or out of your pocket.
How do you enable the function? Go to “Settings” and choose “Advanced functions” at the bottom. Then press “Motions and gestures” and then tick “Lift to activate”. Now your own Galaxy S8 should also put this handy feature into practice.
Disable Bixby button from your Galaxy S8
Bixby is Samsung’s smart assistant, but was met with many mixed responses. Because there is a specific button for Bixby under the volume keys, you often press it accidentally, even after longer use.
To prevent this, first open the Bixby Home app. Then press the settings gear at the top of the screen. Finally, choose not to have Bixby Home open when you press the Bixby button. This makes this minor irritation a thing of the past.
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Convenient to use with one hand
If you want to be sure that your Galaxy S8 is easy to operate with one hand, this feature should be. You can activate the feature by sliding it diagonally towards the center of the device, or by pressing the home button three times.
But what if the function is still off? Then you go to “Settings”, choose “Advanced functions” and finally to “One-handed operation”. There you activate the function and multitasking is even easier than before.
Are you wondering if it is time for an upgrade to the Galaxy S20? Then read this article.
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