topic Tips For Stuff 2 in Other Smartphones https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448169#M58018 <DIV>11. Bixby Routines Triggered by Accessories</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Example: Auto-launch Spotify when your Bluetooth earbuds connect</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Modes &amp; Routines &gt; Add trigger &gt; Bluetooth device connected</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>12. Access Hidden Diagnostic Tools</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Dial *#0*# in the Phone app</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Test touchscreen, vibration, sensors, camera, and more</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>13. Set Up a Secure Wi-Fi MAC Address Per Network</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Connections &gt; Wi-Fi &gt; Tap gear icon &gt; View MAC address &gt; Use “Randomized”</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Prevents Wi-Fi tracking across networks</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>14. Use One-Handed Mode for Easier Navigation</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Advanced features &gt; One-handed mode</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Swipe down in the gesture area or double-tap the home button (based on your nav type)</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>15. Customize App Notifications with Notification Categories</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Long-press on a notification &gt; Tap Settings icon</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Control each type of alert: sound, popup, silent, etc.</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>16. Enable SoundAssistant for Advanced Volume Control</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>From Good Lock &gt; SoundAssistant</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Features: app-specific volume, custom EQ per app, separate left/right audio</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>17. Pin Windows for Guest Mode or Kids</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Security &amp; privacy &gt; Other security settings &gt; Pin windows</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Lock your phone to one app, unlock with your pattern only</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Great for handing off to someone without full access</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>18. Extend Battery Stats with Galaxy Labs (Battery Tracker)</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>If available in your region: Galaxy Labs app &gt; Enable battery tracking</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Gives extra usage graphs beyond what the default Battery menu shows</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>19.Set Up Dual Messenger for 2 WhatsApp/Facebook/etc.</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Advanced Features &gt; Dual Messenger</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Clone apps with different accounts—especially handy for work/personal splits</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV> Sun, 25 May 2025 08:41:58 GMT TechSupportPro 2025-05-25T08:41:58Z Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448169#M58018 <DIV>11. Bixby Routines Triggered by Accessories</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Example: Auto-launch Spotify when your Bluetooth earbuds connect</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Modes &amp; Routines &gt; Add trigger &gt; Bluetooth device connected</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>12. Access Hidden Diagnostic Tools</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Dial *#0*# in the Phone app</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Test touchscreen, vibration, sensors, camera, and more</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>13. Set Up a Secure Wi-Fi MAC Address Per Network</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Connections &gt; Wi-Fi &gt; Tap gear icon &gt; View MAC address &gt; Use “Randomized”</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Prevents Wi-Fi tracking across networks</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>14. Use One-Handed Mode for Easier Navigation</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Advanced features &gt; One-handed mode</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Swipe down in the gesture area or double-tap the home button (based on your nav type)</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>15. Customize App Notifications with Notification Categories</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Long-press on a notification &gt; Tap Settings icon</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Control each type of alert: sound, popup, silent, etc.</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>16. Enable SoundAssistant for Advanced Volume Control</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>From Good Lock &gt; SoundAssistant</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Features: app-specific volume, custom EQ per app, separate left/right audio</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>17. Pin Windows for Guest Mode or Kids</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Security &amp; privacy &gt; Other security settings &gt; Pin windows</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Lock your phone to one app, unlock with your pattern only</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Great for handing off to someone without full access</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>18. Extend Battery Stats with Galaxy Labs (Battery Tracker)</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>If available in your region: Galaxy Labs app &gt; Enable battery tracking</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Gives extra usage graphs beyond what the default Battery menu shows</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>19.Set Up Dual Messenger for 2 WhatsApp/Facebook/etc.</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Settings &gt; Advanced Features &gt; Dual Messenger</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>Clone apps with different accounts—especially handy for work/personal splits</DIV><DIV><BR /></DIV> Sun, 25 May 2025 08:41:58 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448169#M58018 TechSupportPro 2025-05-25T08:41:58Z Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448181#M58021 Tip number 12 is such a helpful tool!! Another good list Sun, 25 May 2025 11:13:37 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448181#M58021 johnz237 2025-05-25T11:13:37Z Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448290#M58024 For 14, enable non persistent mac randomisation in developer settings to change mac each reboot. By default each network has a random mac but the same mac is used on later connections Sat, 24 May 2025 22:40:02 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12448290#M58024 arianwen27 2025-05-24T22:40:02Z Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449716#M58029 Do not use Private DNS this will cause you issue with some update that doesn't like these private secure DNS servers.<BR /><BR />Search the forum for the amount of problems this caused<BR /><BR />This is not a good tip Sun, 25 May 2025 08:32:45 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449716#M58029 NawtyRobot 2025-05-25T08:32:45Z Re: Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449758#M58031 <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😊</span> Sun, 25 May 2025 08:39:57 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449758#M58031 TechSupportPro 2025-05-25T08:39:57Z Re: Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449764#M58032 Thanks Sun, 25 May 2025 08:40:13 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449764#M58032 TechSupportPro 2025-05-25T08:40:13Z Re: Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449782#M58034 I have removed this tip now <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😊</span> Sun, 25 May 2025 08:42:33 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449782#M58034 TechSupportPro 2025-05-25T08:42:33Z Re: Re: Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449856#M58035 That's a good idea Sun, 25 May 2025 08:53:05 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12449856#M58035 NawtyRobot 2025-05-25T08:53:05Z Re: Tips For Stuff 2 https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12452447#M58038 Routines are OP . You can do crazy stuff with them as long as they don't clash with each other. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😊</span> Sun, 25 May 2025 15:23:50 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/other-smartphones/tips-for-stuff-2/m-p/12452447#M58038 GoanGeek 2025-05-25T15:23:50Z