WHAT YOU DEFINITELY DONT KNOW ABOUT YOUR SAMSUNG GALAXY S4
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is not just an extremely powerful
Android device it is also stuffed with little tweaks and
options to explore. but we bet that some features remain
little known to even advanced users. Samsung describes
ten “semi-secret” features of the Galaxy S4, which some of
you may not be aware of. Bellow are the Galaxy S4 semi-
secret, as tipped by the company.
1. Swiping Down With
Two Fingers This offers access to the full Quick Settings
panel by swiping down from the status bar with two fingers.
Touch and hold to access settings. Long-tap an icon to
drag it into a different place.
2. TV Remote Control This can
be added to the notification panel for quick access.
Application screen > WatchOn > Settings.
3. PopUp
Keyboard The keyboard can be PopUp-ed on top of other
apps for multi-tasking-like features, With the keyboard
active, tap the settings icon on the left of the space bar
and then select the pop-up keyboard icon.
4. Blocking Mode
A blocking mode can be set up to prevent the phone from
ringing on incoming calls and other notifications. Settings >
My device > Blocking mode.
5. Wi-Fi Timer Wi-Fi timer app
help users save cellular data, as the phone will try to
connect to available Wi-Fi networks for a specific period of
time. Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi
Timer.
6. Adapt Sound With Adapt Sound function, users
can improve (and properly calibrate) the sound quality of
their Galaxy S4, especially those people affected by hearing
impairments. Settings > My device > Sound > Adapt Sound
> Start
7. In-call Audio In-call audio can also be optimized
in order to improve call experience. Settings > My device >
Call. Note: 1. Noise Reduction 2. Extra Volume 3.
Personalize Call Sound
8. Video Watching Watching video on Galaxy S4 also has
some “hidden” features such as pinch-to-zoom (for
enlarging and shrinking the image on the screen).
Brightness and volume adjustments are available also.
Activate the bars when touching the left and right side of
the screen, respectively.
9. Camera Secret Access The
camera can be accessed directly from the lock screen for
quicker pictures and videos. Settings > My device > Lock
screen > Lock screen widgets > Camera. Feature requires
lock screen to be other than pattern of PIN.
10. Lock Screen
Message The lock screen message can be personalized
with custom fonts and colors. Settings > My device > Lock
screen > Lock screen widgets > Edit personal information; if
screen is protected with pattern or PIN lock or tap and
hold the lock screen message and drag it down from the
screen. Go on and start practising the tricks, that’s if you
own a Samsung Galaxy S4
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