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Learn how to enable a snooze button for your notifications, allowing you to temporarily dismiss them and be reminded later. This is particularly useful when you're busy and can't address a notification immediately. Access this feature in your phone's Notification Advanced Settings.
Configure your phone to display incoming calls as a small pop-up instead of a full-screen takeover. This prevents interruptions while you're using other apps. Adjust this in your phone app settings under 'Call display while using apps'.
Improve call quality by enabling 'Voice Focus' in mic mode during a call. This setting uses your phone's AI to suppress background noises, ensuring the person you're speaking with only hears your voice, even in noisy environments.
Unlock the ability to manage notification categories for each individual app. This allows you to selectively disable notifications you don't care about (e.g., 'likes' on Instagram) while keeping important ones, leading to a more streamlined notification experience. Enable 'manage notification categories for each app' in Notification Advanced Settings.
Prevent your phone from immediately locking after the screen turns off. You can set a delay (e.g., 5 seconds) after pressing the lock button, allowing you to quickly get back into your phone without re-authenticating if you forgot to do something.
Stop your screen from dimming or locking while you're reading or looking at a picture. Enable 'Keep screen on while viewing' in Display settings, which uses the front-facing camera to detect when you're looking at the screen and keeps it active.
Enable your phone to announce caller names and allow you to answer or reject calls using your voice. This is convenient when your hands are busy. Set up 'read caller names aloud' in your phone app settings and enable 'talk to Bixby without wake up' in Bixby settings.
Enhance the reliability of your ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Add the same finger multiple times in the fingerprint settings (up to two profiles per finger is recommended), providing your phone with more data for quicker and more accurate recognition.
Adjust how long notifications stay visible in their pop-up view. This gives you more time to read notifications before they disappear, especially when you're taking your phone out of your pocket or picking it up. Find 'Time to take action' in Accessibility > Advanced Settings.
Utilize the powerful 'Modes and Routines' feature to automate various phone functions based on conditions. Examples include keeping your phone unlocked when connected to home Wi-Fi or automatically enabling power-saving mode if you forget to charge it overnight.