Nifty tips to try on the Galaxy Z Flip5 & Fold5, Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Watch6 series
Did you recently get yourself a Galaxy Z Flip5 or Fold5? Or something from the Galaxy Tab S9 or Watch6 series? If you did or are planning to, you will want to read on because we will be sharing some nifty tips to enhance your overall user experience with these new products!
Beyond the standard features that most of us know, you can try some cool tips to elevate how you interact with your devices. Check out the videos below and follow our step-by-step guide to achieve these tips!
Tips to try on the Galaxy Z Flip5
Known to be the trendy foldable that has drawn the attention of many, especially with the new Flex Window, the Galaxy Z Flip5 can be customised in many ways to enhance its trendy status further and, of course, user experience. Learn more about what you can do in the video!
1. Customise the cover screen in styles you love!
The cover screen on your Galaxy Z Flip5 is your first layer of personal touch – which is why it should showcase who you are. Whether adorable doodles, a pastel theme to match your phone colour or dynamic gifs, your cover screen can be so much more. Check out some styles we’ve chosen to style our cover screen with!
How can I do this?
There are two ways you can try to jazz up the Cover Screen on your Galaxy Z Flip5.
Method #1:
All you need is an NFC card of your choice and the Galaxy Z Flip5 Flipsuit Case, and you can swop your cover screens in an instant to match your OOTD!
1. Attach your NFC card to the back case of your Flipsuit Case
2. Enjoy your new screen!
Method #2:
This method allows you the freedom to customise the aesthetics of your cover screen to your liking!
1. Double tap the cover screen or press the Power button to wake the phone
2. Press and hold the cover screen to open cover screen settings
3. Swipe down to view the available cover screens. For more screen options, swipe all the way to the end, and open your phone
4. Tap Add new
5. Select the wallpaper you would like to use
6. Customise your wallpaper and tap Done to set it as your new wallpaper
2. Add more widgets on your Galaxy Z Flip5 Flex Window
Do more from your Flex Window and add widgets for apps that are important to you with Good Lock!
How can I do this?
1. Download Good Lock from the Galaxy Store
2. Launch Good Lock app
3. Tap on Life Up, install the MultiStar module
4. Tap on I Love Galaxy Foldable and choose Launcher Widget
5. Add the apps you would like featured on your Galaxy Z Flip5 Flex Window
3. Change profile pictures of contacts
The large Flex Window on the Galaxy Z Flip5 lets you customise the profile pictures of your contacts to be featured on your cover screen!
How can I do this?
1. Launch Phone app
2. Tap on the name of the contact you’d like to customise
3. Tap on the Info icon
4. Tap on the Profile picture icon for the contact
5. Choose from the different categories available and tap Save
4. Call contacts from Flex Window
Now that you’ve created unique profile pictures for your favourite contacts, add them to the cover screen of your Galaxy Z Flip5 so you can call them without even needing to flip your phone open!
How can I do this?
1. Double tap the cover screen or press the Power button to wake the phone
2. Press and hold the cover screen to open cover screen settings. Swipe to your Contacts
3. Tap Edit and select the contacts you want featured
4. Tap on the tick icon on top of your screen to confirm selection
Tips to try on the Galaxy Z Fold5
It's time to unfold some tips that you can try on your Galaxy Z Fold5. More than just an innovative foldable with an impressive screen, you can try some of these tips featured in our video to make your life much easier!
1. Use your palm to lock your phone
Have you been in a situation where you want to lock your phone, but your hands are covered in flour or soil as you bake or garden? Fret not! Because you can use your palm to lock your Galaxy Z Fold5.
How can I do this?
1. Launch Settings
2. Tap on Advanced features
3. Tap on Motions and gestures
4. Activate the toggle for Palm touch to turn off screen
2. Control your monitor from your Galaxy Z Fold5
Do more with the Galaxy Z Fold5 by setting up Samsung DeX and controlling your monitor from your phone! With this feature, you can conveniently use your phone as a trackpad as you game on your monitor, or get some work done.
How can I do this?
1. Launch Settings
2. Tap on Connected devices
3. Tap on Samsung DeX
4. Activate the toggle to Auto start when HDMI is connected
5. Connect the HDMI cable to your Galaxy Z Fold5 and your monitor
6. Once you are in DeX mode, tap the small rectangle icon on the bottom left hand corner of your Galaxy Z Fold5 to use it as your trackpad
3. Jazz up pictures with some S Pen artwork
With the Galaxy Z Fold5 Multi Window feature and an S Pen, you are all set to add some personal touches to your favourite pictures! Add in that friend who was not in the group shot, or put elements from different photos to create your wallpaper. The possibilities for your creativity is endless!
How can I do this?
1. Tap on Create notes from Air Command
2. Activate Multi Window and select Gallery
3. Press and hold the image you want to jazz up, and drag it into Notes
4. Select the elements you would like to add into the image, and get creative with your artwork
5. Tap on the Options icon (three dots) at the top of your screen, tap on More options
6. Select Save as file and choose Image file
7. Select the folder you would like to save the image on and rename your new picture accordingly!
Tips to try on the Galaxy Tab S9 series
There is definitely more than meets the eye with the remarkable Galaxy Tab S9 series. Whether you are using it for entertainment, studies or work, the Galaxy Tab S9 series lets you make the most out of your experience.
1. Do more with the widgets on the Galaxy Tab S9
From setting up your daily habits or to-do-lists to saving your favourite webpages, such as bookmarking your Samsung Members log-in page, the Galaxy Tab S9 lets you access all your favourite things with just one tap.
How can I do this?
1. Open the website that you would like to save as a widget
2. Tap on the Options icon (three dots) at the top of your browser and select Add to Home screen
3. Rename your web link and tap on Add
2. Move content and information seamlessly across devices
Moving content just got easier with your Galaxy Tab S9 because now, you can easily copy and paste or drag images across devices in seconds*. Create stickers from your favourite pictures on your Galaxy phones and immediately add them to your documents on the Galaxy Tab S9!
How can I do this?
1. Launch Settings
2. Tap on Connected devices
3. Activate the toggle on Continue apps on other devices
4. Repeat the steps on your second device
5. Copy and paste between devices
* Both devices must be signed in to the same Samsung account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Galaxy devices used must also have Bluetooth enabled and must be running One UI 3.1 or later.
Tips to try on the Galaxy Watch6 series
With its sleek design and customisable watch faces and bands, the Galaxy Watch6 series complements casual and formal attire, making it a choice accessory. But what truly sets it apart is its impressive features! Check out what you can do with your Galaxy Watch6 in the video and try them out.
1. Customise your app folder
Rather than scrolling multiple times to locate an app on the Galaxy Watch6, you can now sort out your apps into different folders for easy access.
How can I do this?
1. Scroll up on your apps and press and hold on the app you want to sort
2. Drag and drop it with the apps you want to put in the same folder
3. Change the folder colour by swiping up on the Galaxy Watch6 or turning the bezel on the Galaxy Watch6 Classic
4. Press and hold on the folder name to change it and customise it with emojis
5. Tap on the tick to save your changes
2. Get Bixby to play your music
Want to tune in to your favourite music straight from your Galaxy Watch6? That’s easy – just get Bixby to play it for you!
How can I do this?
1. Activate Bixby by saying “Hi Bixby”
2. When Bixby is listening, give the command “Start music app”
3. Press Play and tune in to your playlist
3. Turn on ANC on your Galaxy Buds2 Pro from your Galaxy Watch6
Is your gym a tad bit noisy for your workouts? Tune the sound out by activating the ANC feature on your buds directly from your Galaxy Watch6!
How can I do this?
1. Place your Galaxy Buds2 Pro in your ears
2. Launch the Buds app from your Galaxy Watch6
3. Turn on Active noise cancelling
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Disclaimers:
- 1. S Pen, monitor and other accessories sold separately.
- 2. Images are simulated for illustration purposes only. Appearance, design, and GUI (Graphic User Interface) specifications not affecting product performance are subject to change without notice.