topic 4 Hidden Samsung Features You’re Probably Not Using in Tech Talk https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/4-Hidden-Samsung-Features-You-re-Probably-Not-Using/m-p/21968433#M364033 <B><FONT color="#ff3636">1. Modes &amp; Routines Automation (Powerful hidden feature)</FONT></B><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Auto turn ON Wi-Fi at home</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Steps:</DIV><DIV>Open Settings</DIV><DIV>Tap Modes &amp; Routines</DIV><DIV>Go to Routines tab</DIV><DIV>Tap + (Create)</DIV><DIV>Tap If → Select Place → Choose your home location</DIV><DIV>Tap Then → Select Wi-Fi → Turn ON</DIV><DIV>Save it</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> Now Wi-Fi turns ON automatically when you reach home</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Silent mode at night (Auto)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Steps:</DIV><DIV>Go to Modes &amp; Routines</DIV><DIV>Tap +</DIV><DIV>Tap If → Choose Time → Set (e.g., 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM)</DIV><DIV>Tap Then → Select Sound mode → Silent / Vibrate</DIV><DIV>Save</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> No disturbance during sleep</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Auto Hotspot OFF (battery saver)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Steps:</DIV><DIV>Go to Modes &amp; Routines</DIV><DIV>Tap +</DIV><DIV>Tap If → Select Mobile Hotspot → ON</DIV><DIV>Tap Then → Choose Wait before next action (e.g., 10–15 mins) → Then add Mobile Hotspot → OFF</DIV><DIV>Save</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> Prevents hotspot staying ON unnecessarily</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636">&nbsp;2. Edge Panels Shortcuts (Super handy multitasking)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636"><BR /></FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Enable Edge Panel</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff"><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️</FONT></B>Go to Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Display</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Turn ON Edge Panels</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Add Apps to Edge Panel</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Open Edge Panel (swipe from side)</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Select Apps Panel</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Edit</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Add your favorite apps</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Clipboard Panel (hidden gem)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Go to Edge Panel settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Enable Clipboard Panel</DIV><DIV>Now you can:Access copied text/images and Paste quickly between apps</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Smart Select (very useful)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>In Edge Panel settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Enable Smart Select</DIV><DIV><B>Features:</B></DIV><DIV>Screenshot specific area</DIV><DIV>Extract text from image</DIV><DIV>Create GIFs</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636">3. Separate App Sound</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Play music on Bluetooth while calls come from phone speaker</DIV><DIV><B>Steps:</B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Go to Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Sounds and Vibration</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Separate App Sound</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Turn it ON</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap App → Select (e.g., Spotify / YouTube)</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Audio device → Choose Bluetooth device</DIV><DIV><I>Result:</I></DIV><DIV>Music plays in Bluetooth speaker/headphones</DIV><DIV>Calls &amp; notifications stay on phone</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":ok_hand:">👌</span> Super useful while driving or using speakers</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636">4. Secure Folder Tricks:</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636"><BR /></FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Setup Secure Folder</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Go to Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Security and Privacy</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Sign in with Samsung account</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Set lock type (PIN/Pattern)</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Clone Apps (WhatsApp / Instagram)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Open Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap + Add Apps</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Select apps like: WhatsApp, Instagram</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Install inside Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Use case:</DIV><DIV>Use 2 WhatsApp accounts</DIV><DIV>Keep private apps hidden</DIV><DIV>Store private photos/files safely</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Hide Secure Folder completely</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Open Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap ⋮ (3 dots)</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Turn OFF Show Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> It disappears from app drawer</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#005c00">These features can completely change how you use your Samsung device. Try them and share your experience!</FONT></B></DIV> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:39:11 GMT Arun_G 2026-04-28T03:39:11Z 4 Hidden Samsung Features You’re Probably Not Using https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/4-Hidden-Samsung-Features-You-re-Probably-Not-Using/m-p/21968433#M364033 <B><FONT color="#ff3636">1. Modes &amp; Routines Automation (Powerful hidden feature)</FONT></B><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Auto turn ON Wi-Fi at home</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Steps:</DIV><DIV>Open Settings</DIV><DIV>Tap Modes &amp; Routines</DIV><DIV>Go to Routines tab</DIV><DIV>Tap + (Create)</DIV><DIV>Tap If → Select Place → Choose your home location</DIV><DIV>Tap Then → Select Wi-Fi → Turn ON</DIV><DIV>Save it</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> Now Wi-Fi turns ON automatically when you reach home</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Silent mode at night (Auto)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Steps:</DIV><DIV>Go to Modes &amp; Routines</DIV><DIV>Tap +</DIV><DIV>Tap If → Choose Time → Set (e.g., 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM)</DIV><DIV>Tap Then → Select Sound mode → Silent / Vibrate</DIV><DIV>Save</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> No disturbance during sleep</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Auto Hotspot OFF (battery saver)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Steps:</DIV><DIV>Go to Modes &amp; Routines</DIV><DIV>Tap +</DIV><DIV>Tap If → Select Mobile Hotspot → ON</DIV><DIV>Tap Then → Choose Wait before next action (e.g., 10–15 mins) → Then add Mobile Hotspot → OFF</DIV><DIV>Save</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> Prevents hotspot staying ON unnecessarily</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636">&nbsp;2. Edge Panels Shortcuts (Super handy multitasking)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636"><BR /></FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Enable Edge Panel</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff"><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️</FONT></B>Go to Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Display</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Turn ON Edge Panels</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Add Apps to Edge Panel</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Open Edge Panel (swipe from side)</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Select Apps Panel</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Edit</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Add your favorite apps</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Clipboard Panel (hidden gem)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Go to Edge Panel settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Enable Clipboard Panel</DIV><DIV>Now you can:Access copied text/images and Paste quickly between apps</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Smart Select (very useful)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>In Edge Panel settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Enable Smart Select</DIV><DIV><B>Features:</B></DIV><DIV>Screenshot specific area</DIV><DIV>Extract text from image</DIV><DIV>Create GIFs</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636">3. Separate App Sound</FONT></B></DIV><DIV>Play music on Bluetooth while calls come from phone speaker</DIV><DIV><B>Steps:</B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Go to Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Sounds and Vibration</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Separate App Sound</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Turn it ON</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap App → Select (e.g., Spotify / YouTube)</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Audio device → Choose Bluetooth device</DIV><DIV><I>Result:</I></DIV><DIV>Music plays in Bluetooth speaker/headphones</DIV><DIV>Calls &amp; notifications stay on phone</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":ok_hand:">👌</span> Super useful while driving or using speakers</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636">4. Secure Folder Tricks:</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#ff3636"><BR /></FONT></B></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Setup Secure Folder</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Go to Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Security and Privacy</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Sign in with Samsung account</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Set lock type (PIN/Pattern)</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Clone Apps (WhatsApp / Instagram)</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Open Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap + Add Apps</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Select apps like: WhatsApp, Instagram</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Install inside Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Use case:</DIV><DIV>Use 2 WhatsApp accounts</DIV><DIV>Keep private apps hidden</DIV><DIV>Store private photos/files safely</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#1447ff">Hide Secure Folder completely</FONT></B></DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Open Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap ⋮ (3 dots)</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Tap Settings</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":small_orange_diamond:">🔸</span>️Turn OFF Show Secure Folder</DIV><DIV><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":white_heavy_check_mark:">✅</span> It disappears from app drawer</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><B><FONT color="#005c00">These features can completely change how you use your Samsung device. Try them and share your experience!</FONT></B></DIV> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:39:11 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/4-Hidden-Samsung-Features-You-re-Probably-Not-Using/m-p/21968433#M364033 Arun_G 2026-04-28T03:39:11Z