10 Secret Samsung Tricks Only Power Users Know (One UI 6.1 / 7 Edition)

[TechSupportPro]

What’s up fellow Members!

I’m TechSupportPro, one of your Pathfinders, and I’ve got 10 seriously underrated Samsung features that’ll instantly level up your phone game. Whether you're on One UI 6.1 or testing out 7.0—these tips are for YOU:

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1. Quick Launch Any App with the Power Button

Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Side Key — set double-press to any app. Insta-launch Spotify? Done.

2. Boost Battery Life with One Toggle

Settings > Battery > Background usage limits > Put unused apps to sleep.

Then, go to Developer Options > Limit background processes to 2 or 3.

3. Instant Performance Mode

Swipe down > Tap "Performance profile" from the Quick Panel — set to Light for cool temps, or High if you’re gaming.

4. Edge Panels = Pro Multitasking

Customize Edge Panels for apps, tools, or tasks like sending texts, screenshots, or even launching split screen in 1 swipe.

5. Create Your Own Automation Routines

Head to Modes and Routines — make a “Study Mode,” “Gaming Mode,” or “Sleep Mode” that turns off notifications, dims screen, auto-connects Wi-Fi, and more.

6. Built-in Phone Tester (No Apps Needed)

Dial *#0*# and access Samsung’s full diagnostic test suite.

Test touch, display, sensors, camera, audio, and more.

7. Floating Windows Trick

Swipe from the corner of your app (or enable in Labs) to turn ANY app into a mini floating window. Perfect for watching YouTube while texting.

8. Secret Labs Features

Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Labs — activate “Multi-window for all apps” and “Full screen in split screen.”

9. Lock Screen Widgets FTW

Long press lock screen > Widgets > Add weather, routines, digital wellbeing, or even media player for that clean aesthetic.

10. Custom Lock Star Layout (Good Lock)

Download Good Lock > LockStar and totally customize your lock screen layout — move clock, notifications, even the music player!

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[Sonora]

It's a good thing you didn't list hidden labs in at least 10 Samsung apps/settings that can be activated, that's too much for muscle braining 😋

[arianwen27]

For 3, performance modes don't affect games. Games use a whole separate performance system. The options also very by device. The s25 series get standard and light. The s22 get standard, fast and faster (can't remember the s22 names but you get the idea). Saying those two as I own them and know for definite the options

[Sarahjane052000]

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[GoanGeek]

Game booster under settings

[GoanGeek]

Nice write up. Helpful for newbies 👏👏👏

With regards to no 6. Samsung Members support tab also has a range of diagnostics you can use.