From its high-end looks and cool features, calling the Samsung Galaxy Note8 impressive would be an understatement. Running on Android Nougat, coupled with Samsung's own TouchWhiz interface, there's no doubt that the Galaxy Note8 is packed with features.
Contents1. Edit Air Command Hotkeys2. Create notes in a jiffy3. S Pen Alarm4. Bring an edge to the edge panel5. Associate applications6. Get an always stylish display clock7. Customize the navigation bar8. Improve video9. Edge lighting10. Boost your downloads11. Activate the multi-window function12. Enable PIP aka Pop-up View13. Gesture for one-handed modeHow much did you know?
Today in this article, we help you discover 13 cool Samsung Galaxy Note8 tips and tricks that will help you push the Note8 experience even further.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note8 S Stylus:5 Powerful FeaturesIt's no secret that the power of the S Pen is boosted by the Air Command trick menu. All you have to do is point the stylus and the menu will be highlighted.
The best part about this feature is that this handy menu is personalized. Go to S Pen settings and select Shortcuts . Select and delete apps you don't need. Once done, add your choice of apps in the left menu. That's all.
Cool tip: The Shortcuts menu is also accessible directly from the home screen.Another default Galaxy Note8 feature is that Air Command The menu appears once the S Pen is removed from the case. As convenient as it is, you can change this setting and replace it with the Create Note application.
Located under the S Pen settings, this option has three options — Open Air Command, Create Note, and Do nothing .
Given its slim profile, it's pretty easy to lose the S Pen. The good news is that the Note8 has a cool feature that will sound an alarm if you walk away with the phone without the S Pen.
Plus, it also includes a timestamp of when it was last detached so you can retrace your steps if you misplace it. Did you know that you can easily create GIFs in the Galaxy Note8? Well, now you know.
the Edge Your Galaxy Note8 panel can be easily customized with nifty icons, apps, tasks and clipboard to boost your productivity levels.
Tap on the edge and tap on the gear icon and change it accordingly. You can have a combination of contacts and tasks or apps and news.
If you ask me, I prefer the edge panel loaded with my favorite contacts.
App Pair is one of the strengths of the Galaxy Note8. It lets you open two of your favorite split-screen apps in a jiffy. The best thing about this feature is that it is a permanent element on the Edge screen, preventing you from doing the same thing over and over again.
All you have to do is tap on Create app pair on the edge settings and choose apps, and the shortcut will be created.
Also see: Google introduces new touch shortcuts in searchI agreed that Samsung's analog clock Always On (AOD) has become too synonymous with all Samsung phones that support AOD. If you want things to be different with your Note8, you can opt for the Edge the clock, which uses the Note8's infinity display panel to display the time and notifications.
Head to Settings>Lock Screen &Security>Always On Display and select the Onboard Clock.
You can even customize the edge panel, on which you want the clock to appear by displaying your favorite color.Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs. Galaxy S8:Which should you buy?Samsung Galaxy Note8's boring white navigation bar can easily be revamped with a splash of color. All you need to do is head to the Display Settings> Navigation Bar and choose the color of your taste. That being said, dashing blue isn't bad at all.
Also, if you're not happy with the current layout of the navigation buttons, you can swap them out. In addition, you can adjust the sensitivity of the bar to your liking
The Video Amplifier debuted in the Galaxy S7 and also makes an appearance in the Note8. It enhances the look of videos to make them look rich and bright.
The best thing about this mode is that there is no need to manually add video apps to it. It searches your phone for any app that can play videos and automatically adds it. This will add a pop of color and saturation and make an otherwise plain video stand out.
If you recall, notifications on the Galaxy S8/S8+ used to come in pretty cool with the infinity edges of the screen lighting up with a bluish tint.
What's even cooler is that the edge lighting can be changed. You can customize your favorite color on the app.
Galaxy Note8 sports Download Booster mode, which boosts download speed for large files over 30MB. This technology, which debuted in the Galaxy Alpha, uses both Wi-Fi and cellular data to speed up the process.
Go to Connections> More connection settings and toggle the download reminder switch to Au .
People, with caps on their cellular data, are monitoring cellular data usage.Although multi-window is a default feature in Nougat, it can be disabled by default in Samsung phones and the Galaxy Note8 is no different.
Head to Advanced Settings> Multiple Windows and toggle the switch. But the fun part is in the Snap window characteristic. It allows you to select an area of the current application to dock at the top of the screen.
Similar to multi-window mode, the above is activated by long-pressing the Recents button.Picture-in-picture mode is now an official Oreo feature. But the Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a nifty workaround. Located just below the setting for multi-window, all you have to do is enable this feature.
Whenever you want your favorite YouTube video to play on top of your apps, just drag the top left corner down and the window will resize.
Due to its height, the Galaxy Note8's one-handed mode becomes a necessity.
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is simply fantastic, as you can imagine. Coupled with the all-new Bluetooth 5.0, infinity display, dual audio, and the above tips and tricks, that's all one could want for the phone. So, is it already on your wishlist?
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