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10 Samsung Phone Settings That Will Instantly Enhance Your User

By Taskia JannatPublished 9 months ago 2 min read

#10 Samsung Phone Settings That Will Instantly Enhance Your User Experience Although Samsung smartphones have a lot of powerful features, some of the default settings can make your experience slower or less enjoyable. You can speed up, optimize, and personalize your device by adjusting a few key settings. The following are the ten settings on your Samsung phone that you should immediately alter to enhance your user experience. ---

## **1. Enable Dark Mode for Better Battery Life & Comfort**

**Why? ** Dark Mode reduces eye strain and saves battery on AMOLED screens.

**How to enable:**

- Go to **Settings > Display > Dark Mode** (or **Quick Settings** panel).

- Set to **"Turn on as scheduled"** for automatic switching.

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## **2. Disable Bloatware & Unused Apps**

**Why? ** Apps that come preinstalled (bloatware) use up RAM and storage space. **What to do to disable:** - Go to **Settings > Apps**.

- Select unwanted apps > **Disable** or **Uninstall**.

- Use **ADB commands** (advanced) for system applications. ---

## **3. Turn On Adaptive Battery for Longer Usage**

**Why? ** Prevents apps that are rarely used from draining the battery. **How to activate:** - **Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Adaptive battery**.

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## **4. Adjust Screen Resolution for Better Performance or Battery**

**Why? ** Lower resolution saves battery; higher improves clarity.

**How to change:**

- Go to Display > Settings > Screen resolution. - For a more balanced picture, select either **FHD+ (1080p)** or **WQHD+ (1440p)**. ---

## **5. Enable One-Handed Mode for Easier Navigation**

**Why? ** Makes it easier to reach large screens. **How to enable:**

- **Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode**.

- Swipe down from the bottom corner to activate.

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## **6. Customize Always-On Display (AOD) for Quick Info**

**Why? ** Displays battery life, notifications, and time without unlocking. **How to set up:**

- Always On Display can be found under Settings > Lock screen. - Select a clock design and timetable. ---

## **7. For faster navigation**, disable animations. **Why? ** Reduces lag and speeds up transitions.

**What to do to disable:** - Enable **Developer Options** (tap **Build Number** in **About phone** 7 times).

- Go to **Developer Options > Window/Transition/Animator scale > 0.5x or Off**.

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## **8. Turn on Edge Panels for Quick Application Access** **Why? ** Faster multitasking with favorite apps and tools.

**How to enable:**

- **Settings > Display > Edge panels**.

- Choose panels like **Apps, Clipboard, or Smart Select**.

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## **9. Turn Off Nearby Device Scanning to Save Battery**

**Why? ** Prevents background Wi-Fi/Bluetooth scanning.

**How to disable:**

- **Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device scanning > Off**.

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## **10. Enable Secure Folder for Private Files & Apps**

**Why? ** Encrypts and conceals sensitive data. [How to set it up:] - **Settings > Security and privacy > Secure Folder**.

- Log in with Samsung account and add files/apps.

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### [Last Thoughts] By adjusting these **10 Samsung phone settings**, you can optimize performance, battery life, and usability in minutes. Whether you want a smoother experience, better privacy, or just a more personalized device, these tweaks make a big difference.

**Which setting helped you the most? Comment below with your thoughts! **

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Would you like me to add any other settings or details? 😊

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