SAMSUNG PHONE Tips, Tricks, & Hidden Features most people don't know

To unlock the full potential of your Samsung Galaxy phone, you NEED to know about these 30 features, tricks, and tips. These will bring your phone experience to the next level.
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[@MikeOBrienMedia]

How many of these did you know about? What are your favorite features I didn't mention in this video?! Instagram: instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn

[@WillTech-]

Awesome video!!!! I knew all of these lol 😅 except for a few.

[@ZotmundSzele]

I knew most of these but the video was super useful. I like that you can just pinch and zoom on a photo, reframe it a bit and then make a new photo kinda like cropping it but without having to actually crop it. And there are so many more hidden features around. You can hold the camera shutter and make burst photos and you can even create a gif in seconds. There are too many to name.

[@payday873]

I knew a few of these I like the hand swipe to take a screenshot

[@payday873]

I like when you can have a video playing in the background of when you have a phone call and play on the always display screen

[@varuzhanjhangiryan1138]

switching to the pop up view of the app wiping from the top corner. I used to use it all the time.

[@jojokrog8095]

1) 0:30 - Object errasor in gallery. 2) 0:57 - Samsung Dex. 3) 1:39 - Extending screenshots. 4) 2:00 - Registad via Goodlock. 5) 2:50 - Also Registar via Goodlock. 6) 3:27 - Camera Flash when getting notifications. 7) 3:53 - Connect to multiple bluetooth audio-devices at once. 8) 4:44 - One-Handed mode. 9) 5:08 - Palm-swipe for screenshot. 10) 5:24 - Multi-control for those who want to use their phone as a mouse/keyboard on your galaxybook. 11) 6:00 - Splitscreen and making shortcut that opens 2 predetermined apps in splitscreen. 12) 7:00 - Dubble press lock button to open camera. 13) 7:20 - floating shutter, so you can move the shutter in the camera app to get a better grip while taking photoes ect. 14) 7:40 - Scan documents in camera. 15) 8:15 - Google lens. 16) 8:55 - Secure folder. 17) 9:20 - Secure File sharing. 18) 9:35 - Make Gifs from photos. 19) 9:55 - Bixby rutines (this is THE BEST thing to ever come to a smartphone, hands down - Apple will copy it in the future). 20) 10:10 - Modes in Bixby rutines. 21) 10:56 - Dual messenger. 22) 11:20 - Customised edge lighting. 23) 11:50 - Edge panel. 24) 12:30 - Notification History. 25) 12:54 - Delete text. 26) 13:20 - Move cursor while typing. 27) 13:35 - dubble-swipe up. 28) 13:45 - Digital wellbeing. 29) 14:20 - Video wallpapers or gallery of different wallpapers. 30) 15:00 - Widgets and stacking widgets. You're welcome.

[@justnaturalcake1]

Yooo thanks man, I'm super grateful for this

[@jojokrog8095]

@@justnaturalcake1 my pleasure 🫡

[@MsVera318]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you!

[@harrypatrick3126]

crap. crap. crap crap..... I BOUGHT ANDROID COS I WANT ANDROID. NOT FORCED UPDATES FOR CRAP FEATURES.

[@jojokrog8095]

@@harrypatrick3126 I'm pretty sure every android needs you to update from time to time. If you have a Samsung you can set up a rutine in bixby rutines to make it update automatically through a touch macro. Mine updates everything from playstore and galaxy store every night when I'm asleep

[@joedi]

I’ve been with Apple for a good 12 years. Recently jumped ship and bought the S23 Ultra. The customisation I can make now blows my mind. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Apple as my main phone. Just need one for my iWatch which is still prefer. As with the AirPods Pro. They fit better than the Galaxy Bud Pros

[@andrewosullivan8992]

Literally the story of my life but with an s22 plus and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. 😂 I'm still hanging on to my iPhone se2 for my beloved Apple watch. Switching to Samsung is literally the best decision I ever made.

[@anglosaxonbreed]

I bought 23 ultra best phone in the world . However there is a lot to learn. I have Samsung watch and samsung buds pro plus. Are good fit and good sound. I also have the Sony buds they say the Sony buds best buds. To honest I found the buds all very similar. I bought this phone because I like the100 x zoom Yes I taken some great moon shots but it great to take a photo of something miles away and still get a good shot. Some call it bad boy zoom

[@Unknowner291]

Is there any sound quality difference between airpods pro on iPhone vs on Samsung?

[@julessmith5581]

​@@Unknowner291 Good Q. I've just switched from iPhone 14 PM to S23 Ultra and one of the (many) things I first noticed was the sound quality seemed better on whichever sound device I used. Bose QC's, Bose home speaker, Car Stereo. Trouble is it's so subjective, there's so many Equaliser customisations and music sources. I switched from A music to YT music for example as I had YT Premium. What do you think?

[@julessmith5581]

​@@andrewosullivan8992 Same here. I decided to move watches too. Honestly, for all the S23 integration benefits it's worth changing. The Samsung watch is very close capability wise (I struggled to find any real difference with my Series 8 except the Samsung watch has 2-3 times the battery life!) to the A watch but at a much lower cost plus a great trade-in. £100 for a 5year old Garmin...come on!!

[@jasssedine]

regarding Bixby routines: You can also set up things like "automatically enable landscape mode" when opening youtube or twitch. Or play a sound when your phone is done charging, so you dont forget to pick it up at 100%. super handy!

[@backupemail6738]

Oh imma do that right now thx👍

[@lynneanderson4255]

Isn't regularly charging your phone to 100% a battery killer over time? I use battery protect that stops charging at 85%.

[@jasssedine]

@@lynneanderson4255 I dont know if it actually is. I have never thought about that to be honest

[@itseu]

This may be weird but the edge panel is one of the reasons why I came back to Samsung after my S9 (I currently have an S23). It is INSANELY useful and more usable than folders imo. I also use the calculator panel very often.

[@davidmann6902]

I use edge panel for screenshot ,customise for your use . Fantastic . Nice video Thankyou

[@fluffiestchonk]

ikr, i think edge panel is underrated, it's very useful. actually edge panel is also one of the reasons why i didnt change to iPhone😂 mine's also S23+

[@potatocubes69]

There's a calculator panel???

[@leroyramirez2157]

​@@potatocubes69 yeah, you can have it tapping on the settings icon and adding it

[@CommanderCodey]

Yeah fr. I even spent the $2 for the control center edge panel. I can from an iPhone so it was nice to have a little familiarity.

[@Smojero]

In a decade Apple will intro these features and fanboys will call it revolutionary

[@timothybrown7792]

Lol

[@IITheGoodLifeII]

As someone who just switched over from iPhone, this was extremely useful. Thank you!

[@kerrigankerrigan2692]

There's an awesome feature on the soundbar for the hearing impaired that turns a voice call into text so the hearing impeded can read what the other person is saying. This means instead of texting the caller can speak and the receiver can read and then talk back. This is made communicating with our deaf friend so much easier. Sorry if you've covered this before.

[@skaven961]

Now, this is a useful video! I've been a Samsung user for quite some time now, and somehow, I only knew about 5 or so of these features. Really looking forward to using my phone to the fullest going forward. Thanks, Mike!

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

I love to hear it. Thanks for watching my video!

[@esmurphy9405]

I have an s23 and love it. Never going back to Apple. The split screen function of being able to play two apps at once seals the deal. Soft music from Spotify going at the same time as I'm watching KZbin. Love your channel! Many useful tips I did not know. Subscribing!

[@summer5684]

Very helpful video Mike! Thank you! ❤

[@tealawheeler]

I truly appreciate this video. Thank you!

[@keri117]

Hey Mike! I absolutely love your videos and I have been a subscriber for a long time (I made sure to hit "All"in the notification so I don't miss anymore lol) I always save your videos into a playlist or I download it because I have KZbin premium and the reason I do that is because you talk so darn fast lol! But aside from that your videos are so informative and helpful! So thanks a million 💞(sometimes I just go into the settings and slow down the playback which helps me to understand it a little bit better)

[@gmoney860]

Very good video. I've watched a ton of these, but never saw the tip about the long screenshot. Thanks!

[@the.victorgeorge]

This is so insightful. I've used Samsung for over 10 years now but I didn't know majority of these. I just got a new Samsung S22 and I want to be a better Samsung user😂actually get value for my money. Thanks Mike!

[@adityapathak2046]

Tip no 7 is just god tier as I haven't seen it on any other device and it's so important to me

[@echo021]

I thought I knew it all but you taught me a couple new things! Nice video!

[@esmurphy9405]

Same.

[@lauraallen7586]

thank you! I didn't know about most of them and will be trying many.

[@timmyg6145]

Just got my new S24 plus Sunday .. loving it. You have made it ..... just wow... Thanks

[@KRATOS_XIX]

Thank you very much! That was very informative!

[@venkysugreevu3050]

These are some really good tips, thanks Mike.

[@Sam-tips_Morocco]

Nice job...quick, precise and useful 👌

[@debbiepretorius5823]

Thank you, this is a very useful video.

[@lamindabor7706]

Thanks Very Much, I really enjoyed this video

[@tamaraeriksen2271]

Wow!!!! Thanks so much for the information!! I haven't finished watching, but the take object out of photos and extended screen shot !!! Wow😮😊

[@MrTurboRotary]

Awesome info! Very useful Thank you very much 👍👍👍

[@markusquo]

I never knew this until i watch this video of yours. This is helpful. ❤❤❤

[@lj8742]

Brilliant video, thank you!!!

[@jordibarguno]

Great video! I have been trying to use the multi control with my note 20 ultra and my Galaxy book 2 pro. And although both have the feature visible l, I can't get them to connect. Any suggestions?

[@lorimcdonnell7716]

I did learn several cool tricks. Thank you! Now if I can just remember them 😅. Several tips I was already aware of (surprisingly). To add to your screenshot tip (at approx 2:03/16:15 • 4), if you press and "hold" the double down arrow at bottom left, it will take one screenshot of the entire page down to the bottom. This has helped me often.

[@roger22fed]

Hey thanks, didn't know this, super useful!

[@sbuzulu3693]

Am glad to say I know almost all the tricks he talks about. I'm using my phone well.

[@kenerickson4923]

Object eraser is something I like. Thanks for the tips

[@user-zm5yg1nl8e]

Thank you. Loved the video.

[@craigjay769]

Fantastic work, these are great

[@i.vel.892]

Great presentation - An eye-opener for sure. Learned a lot.

[@ashishpandey7091]

Superb as always ❤

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

Another great video! From just switching from iphone to the Samsung S23 ultra all these tips and tricks are very helpful. Keep up the great work

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Excellent. I am so glad to hear it!

[@justchillin6117]

Eddie are you enjoying the switch to s23 from iPhone ?

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

@@justchillin6117 oh very much! The two items that really concerned me was using FaceTime and iMessage. On the ultra I'm using Google meet and for texting is the Google messaging app. My circle of friends has got used to me using these two apps beside that everything on the phone is amazing More customization can be done and no limits. I absolutely love it and my wife switch from the iPhone 13 to the Samsung S23 Plus and she feels the same. Since I'm legally blind the extra brightness really pops out and helps me, love the size of the screen and the sound is excellent. Thanks for asking

[@justchillin6117]

@@guitarmaneddie8267 see I switched from iPhone last year to S22 ultra I was so excited but had to return it cause it started overheating on me and shutting off n on ! Happened while we were on vacation so after a few times happening I went back to iPhone I was so upset cause I was so excited to get the Samsung. Cause I like their products! TVs etc. glad you are enjoying your S23

[@jamesh6574]

​@Just Chillin that's weird. I have an S22 ultra and haven't had any problems. I've had it since September

[@AhmadKH16]

Really helpful video, thanks

[@somnathchapagain8969]

Thank you for your helpful video

[@9lemonlime]

Thanks Mike!

[@teewhy4730]

I had no idea several wallpaper could be cycled through in the wallpaper setting. That widget was great! I'm going to set that up to save space on home screen

[@ohsfer11820]

Thank you... I'm so happy❤

[@Goldenboy-sc4fg]

I really appreciate your videos

[@Anonymouse224]

You can make a button in the navigation tab to invert the colors, this can be useful for websites or apps that don't support dark mode. You can find this in helpful features.

[@michaelriverajr8891]

You should do a video on Goodlock and the modules. Also Bixby routines is underrated

[@cindywinkles4026]

Thank you!

[@saiganesh3629]

Mike O'Brien is very great with this improving lifestyle tricks

[@shivamkwatra7658]

try using voice access in accessibility you can completely control the phone with your voice from unlocking to answering your calls to navigating the home screen its mind blowing

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Yup and call it up in registar by double or triple tapping

[@lordxkronoz]

Great video mike! As I'm still using a galaxy note 8 which is 6 years old, I can say that samsung provided some of these useful features even back in the day 2017 and I'm fascinated by the new things samsung has implemented. Definitely going for a s23u.

[@nypecantan]

I just upgraded from my Note 8 last weekend and BOY was this video helpful!

[@Alexsilver93]

Thank you ❤

[@AyeshaJannat-cx3dl]

Thank you❤🎉

[@user-qj1tt1vh3h]

Your video is amazing. I've been following it for a long time

[@user-qj1tt1vh3h]

@@xmikeobrien Can you give me your contact information

[@laiellie5274]

Omg, this video is so useful

[@johneteowo]

really learnt alot

[@The__Q]

fun fact: you can change what holding the side key does by default, you don't need registar for that (but you can only choose between activating bixby and the power menu(with the power off and restart buttons))

[@mattman3495]

One of the best upgrades you can do is install "Gboard" and set it as your default keyboard. The voice text options are so much easier to work without having to hit several buttons to get back and forth from voice texting and trying to edit your text.

[@the_CEO_of_foxes]

Thank you

[@elizabethmaryalexander4972]

Split screen feature which u didn't mention is my all time fav

[@ThePinkpetals]

Hey Mike, thanks so much for these useful tips! I personally found the scan app to be of help-- most especially for my Store receipts! It seems too-- that the kind of ink being used now--either rubs off or starts to disappear! And whenever I've had to return an item , most stores require that the Transaction Code be legible. So this this exciting to know! In addition--it also helps to eliminate all of the bulky Receipts out of gmy wallet!

[@ThePinkpetals]

I sincerely for all the typos🙄 I was extremely sleepy and my finger kept hitting the keys-- most unintentionally

[@NipunaWad]

That's really helpful

[@Leomystiq]

Hi! Is there a way to change the notification sound for the Google Messages app? I want a distinctive sound when I get a text through Google Messages.

[@xanman100]

thanks for the tips

[@feuerherz007]

Now i get why one ui takes up 64💀. Anyhow i like it. The multitasking on a tab is amazing

[@alex00731]

You can also set your side lines to open a small square widget of your notification panel/settings. HEY GREAT VIDEO TIP INFO

[@Toeslam10]

Excellent 30 🎉 choices...

[@SilvioBritto]

Honestly Samsung has so many unique little things that it's keeping me from change to other brand. It's really handy stuff.

[@umeumeume]

I honestly did not like Bixby until I gave it a try as I was setting up my modes and routines. I didn't like Bixby because others was saying how terrible Bixby was, but I came to find out that I wasted a useful feature listening to someone else instead of just trying it out.

[@planelvr07]

Thank you for this video, i think that I'm aware of most of the tips. The one i have a problem with is the palm-swipe gesture for screenshots, the screen always moves right or left on me so i don't get the shot i want. I realize that you have to lightly touch the screen to trigger the gesture, but again it changes screens on me, please help!

[@saiganesh3629]

Superb very very useful unknown things shared.

[@taravicious9637]

Hi there i have a galaxy a13 and have been trying to get the watermark off my already taken photos ive watched countless videos and it doesnt have that first thing in your video remove item i think you said can you please help me ive been watching videos for the past 2 days and none of them seem to be working for my phone i tried the revert button but it wont let me push it like its not lit up to where you can push it i looked for the spot remover thing you talk about first in your video and my settings the little dots dont have that as a feature please let me know how to remove this

[@jesuslovesbass3944]

Wow! I had no idea this phone had all that capability. I'm in information overload. LOL Thanks for the vid.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

I know, and there is plenty more I didn't even get to in this video!

[@Shokyto]

A decade long iPhone user, this video is a godsend, thank you! :D

[@SunilPatil-oq2jc]

Great content

[@wiz2571]

This video deserves more likes❤

[@realscfr]

U didn’t mention the swipe two hands to split screen feature other than that great video!

[@ArdaSReal]

All the gestures are really good

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

Great Video

[@WhyKoll]

Swipe to call or messege feature is one of my fevourite feature of Samsung mobiles❤

[@davidamolo2315]

Do these features only work with flagship phones. My A52 5g doesnt have the same good lock apps or the the image eraser

[@actie-reactie]

Subscribed because its to the point . And crystal clear.

[@fun_four_twenty]

Tnx ❤🎉

[@EllisKaiLab]

9:55 or export photos as pdf (access the labs menu to add that as an option)

[@stevecroos1179]

We need part 2🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏

[@Daniela-2208]

This made me miss my Samsung… still waiting for my next upgrade to switch back lol. Never knew how good I had it til it was gone lmao

[@LucianoMendes]

That was awesome

[@lightblue8818]

I didnt know a lot of these! What a nice video, im going to need to rewatch this one a couple times and see what my phone can do from these. Really well done!

[@anglosaxonbreed]

I like playing 2 blue tooth speakers at once great stereo sound

[@artslove550]

Thank you so much. I love these features. This really helps a lot!

[@seanwilson4761]

Really enjoy your Samsung content. I just got the S23 Plus and love it. Would love to hear your thoughts on the SmartThings app in an upcoming video.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

It's good to screenshare to a smart tv

[@talklein39]

Very good vid

[@BremboT]

I've never seen the splitscreen favorites and I've had the S22 Ultra and now S24 Ultra. Is there a settings to enable? Or is my Nova launcher limiting my use.

[@paulperryvids]

Stacking widgets is a game-changer 👍

[@synthwave7]

Perhaps you should do a whole video on ROUTINES - extremely useful. I use GBOARD not the Samsung keyboard. I hate Bixby - the stack was new to me. Thanks for a great video.

[@brendasmith4220]

Can u reply to text from lockscreen like u can with iphone ? Is there a launcher u can use that does that

[@kid_seven_7]

Bruh- the dual Bluetooth one 🔥 PS. Maybe I missed something but the swipe keyboard undo and press and hold space- I think that's limited to the Samsung keyboard

[@mariosimas]

How can i remove the info "double tap", at bottom of the screen, when using the Registar to take a screenshot with the double tap gesture ?

[@MarcEdyMartin]

Yes I do MIKE I LOVE YOUR VIBEOS

[@margaretvandiem7116]

Hi Mike, I have the 23 ultra. I am trying to follow your instructions to mute when going into the theatre or a meeting. My menu is different from the Accessibility, Advance Settings. The accessibility button does not have / gestures as your does allowing you to 2 finger swipe. What am i doing wrong

[@mun1b]

it depends on that Samsung phone you use

[@marcioamaral7511]

You don't actually need GoodLock to customize the power button,but GoodLock takes it to the next level

[@ishmael4489]

Sadly, it seems that the Dual Audio feature only works on higher end/flagship samsung phones now. It doesn't work on my Samsung Galaxy A34, for example, (the checkboxes allowing you select two audio devices to play from are missing). Nevermind. Feature no. 11 is helpful.

[@cinehombre]

Hey thanks for the info... It's worth a 2nd view .. The one I like so far? Edge Lighting... Looking forward to my next text. - - A14 5g