To get the most out of your Galaxy S10, however, you should learn how to unlock its full potential. Here, I have rounded up a few of our favorite S10 tips and tricks. Needless to say, customizing your device has never been easier.
How to find what you’re looking for
If you’re switching to Samsung from another manufacturer, then you may find some of the features and options are tucked away in obscure nooks. Even if you’re used to Samsung phones, the menus can occasionally be bewildering. The good news is that you don’t need to go digging, you can just search for what you need using Finder. Pull down the notification shade, tap the magnifying glass icon, and type what you seek into the search bar. It generally works very well. If you tap the three vertical dots at the right you can also tweak what Finder shows and exclude certain apps from searches.
How to customize your app tray or get rid of it
You can swipe up from the bottom to open your app tray, but you don’t have to accept the default layout. Tap the three vertical dots at the top right and you can Sort the app icons and access the Home screen settings. If you prefer not to have a separate app drawer at all, then tap on Home screen layout and switch to Home screen only.
How to use pop-up view
Pop-up view is a smart option that enables certain apps to pop up on top of others as Facebook Messenger does. You can find it in Settings > Advanced features > Smart pop-up view. Any app that has Multi-window support can be toggled on here, but we think it works best for messaging apps. When a new message comes in you’ll see a round pop-up icon that you can tap on to open a windowed version of the messaging app.
How to hide sensitive files
Everyone has the odd photo they’d prefer to keep private, a sensitive file that they don’t want others to see, or a game or app they’re embarrassed about. Samsung enables you to hide your shame with Secure Folder. To use it simply drag down the notification shade and tap on the Secure Folder icon in your quick settings. You’ll have to agree to the terms and set up a Samsung account (if you haven’t already), but once that’s done you have a secure folder that you can only access with your PIN, password, pattern, or fingerprint. You can add apps or individual files and you can even hide the Secure Folder via Settings > Biometrics and security > Secure Folder > Hide Secure Folder > OK. Once hidden you can only access it by tapping the icon at the bottom of the screen in Settings > Biometrics and security > Secure Folder.
How to use edge screen or turn it off
If you’re wondering what that indentation at the edge of the screen is, or maybe you find yourself sliding out the edge screen menu by accident, then you can always turn it off. Used correctly, it can be a handy shortcut, but if you’re not using it you may as well turn it off. If you are going to use it, then take the time to set it up the way you want. Either way, you’ll need to go to Settings > Display > Edge screen. We like the Edge lighting, but tend to turn off Edge panels.
How to extend battery life
The S10 range has impressive stamina, but there are always times when you want to extend your battery life. You’ll find the battery options in Settings > Device Care > Battery. You can select a Power mode in here and you can also tap on Battery usage to get a better breakdown of exactly what has been guzzling all your power.
How to hide the hole-punch camera
You don’t like the hole-punch camera? We recommend snagging a creative wallpaperthat accommodates the front-facing camera lens, or lenses in the case of the S10 Plus. There is also another, less elegant, way to hide the hole-punch camera on your S10. Go to Settings > Display > Full screen apps and toggle Hide front camera on.
How to use Wireless PowerShare
If you want to take advantage of the wonders of wireless power, then you should buy one of the best wireless chargers, but the generous among you may occasionally be willing to lend a friend some battery life and the S10 is equipped with the ability to share. Simply pull down the notification shade and tap on the Wireless PowerShare icon in the quick settings. You’ll see a pop-up on screen and you can place another phone or device on the back of your S10 to wirelessly charge it. Just tap Cancel when you’re done.
