To use the camera effectively (to get the best possible photos) on Galaxy S10, you need to understand Galaxy S10 camera settings and know how to adjust the Galaxy S10 camera settings. Some of the camera settings on Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G are intuitive. But some are hidden under other settings/entries. This Galaxy S10 camera guide explains the Galaxy S10 camera settings and shows you how to use them. Because the camera app in Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+, and S10 5G are almost identical, this guide applies to all 4 Galaxy S10 models although only Galaxy S10 is normally referred to. Why do you need to understand the Galaxy S10 camera settings? Samsung revamped the camera app in Galaxy S10 as part of the brand new One UI for Galaxy phones with Android Pie (Android 9.0). So, if you just migrated to Galaxy S10 from other Android phones, or from Samsung Galaxy phones with Android Oreo or older versions, you are facing a very different camera app. Compared to other Samsung Galaxy phones with Android Oreo (Android 8.0), there are many changes in Galaxy S10 camera app as explained in this guide. Some changes are reasonable and… Read More
You can use Galaxy S10 quick setting buttons to quickly turn on or turn off some features without opening Galaxy S10 Settings, or any apps. The first a few quick setting buttons are also available in the notification panel, like in other Android phones. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide explains how Galaxy S10 quick setting buttons may improve your productivity, the two ways to access quick setting buttons, how to use quick setting buttons, and how to manage quick setting buttons on Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+, and S10 5G. What are the Galaxy S10 quick setting buttons? Galaxy S10 quick setting buttons allow you to turn on and turn off some frequently used features quickly without opening the Galaxy S10 Settings page. By default, on the top of the Galaxy S10 notification panel, there is one row of quick setting buttons. They are the first a few of the quick setting buttons. You can access more quick setting buttons in a dedicated panel. Since Android Pie, Google removed the dialogue options for quick setting buttons. So in Galaxy s10, the quick setting buttons are simple to enable or to disable specific features/functions. Of course, if you long tap the button,… Read More
Mastering the Galaxy S10 Camera app is essential for taking the best photos with cameras on Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+, and S10 5G. Samsung significantly changed the Camera app in One UI with Android Pie. So, even for seasoned Samsung Galaxy phone users, there are some new features of the Galaxy S10 Camera app, and of course, there are many removed features. This Galaxy S10 camera guide explains the new features of the Galaxy S10 Camera app, the components of the camera app interface (UI), and how to use gestures in Galaxy S10 camera app. Please note that in the Android 10 update for Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, the Camera app was updated as well. You may check this guide for a few new features in the camera app. If your Galaxy S10 has been updated to Android 11 (One UI 3), the camera app interface should look like this. If your Galaxy S10 has been updated to Android 12 (One UI 4), you should use this guide. New features of Galaxy S10 Camera app? Compared to the Camera app in Galaxy S9 (prior to the Android Pie update) and older Galaxy phones, the Galaxy S10 Camera app has… Read More
You need to understand the meaning of the Galaxy S10 status icons and notification icons to get some quick information on the system status and health. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide explains the differences between Galaxy S10 status icons and notification icons, how to customize the notifications in the status bar, and the meaning of Galaxy S10 status icons and notification icons in Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e. Please note, in some regions or carriers, the status icon on Galaxy S10 may be slightly different. If you want to customize or disable notification icons in Galaxy S10 status bar, you may check this guide. What is the difference between Galaxy S10 status icons and notification icons? Like other Android phones, Galaxy S10 uses the top part of the screen as a status bar to display status icons and notification icons. These icons tell you something about the system or inform you about unread or on-going notifications. The status bar appears on all screens in Galaxy S10, including Galaxy S10 Home screen, apps screes, lock screen, and all apps. The icons in the Galaxy S10 status bar are usually classified as notification icons and status icons. As shown in the screenshot below,… Read More
You can disable and customize notification icons in the Galaxy S10 status bar to save space for the status icons. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide shows you how to limit the number of notifications icons in the Galaxy S10 status bar to 3, or to disable notification icons in the status bar. This guide applies to all Galaxy S10 models: Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G. Why you may consider to customize or disable notification icons in the Galaxy S10 status bar? Due to the cutout of front cameras in the screen (see Galaxy S10 layout), the icons in the Galaxy S10 status bar are not aligned to the right edge of the screen. Instead, the status icons are aligned to the left side of the camera cutout (the left side of the O of the infinity O display). Besides, since Android Pie update for Galaxy S9, Samsung displays the current time on the left side of the status bar like other Android phones. Therefore, the usable space for the notification icons in the Galaxy S10 status bar is significantly reduced. For example, as shown below, the default status bar can be very crowded if you show many notification… Read More
You need to insert a SIM card to Galaxy S10 SIM card tray to use the mobile network (voice, SMS, and mobile data). In the Galaxy S10 box, a SIM card is not included (although the SIM card tray ejection pin is included). You have to get one from the carrier. Of course, it is not free. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide explains everything you need to know about Galaxy S10 SIM card: the size of the SIM card used in Galaxy S10, add or change the SIM card for Galaxy S10, check mobile network connections on Galaxy S10, use the SIM card tray for the single-SIM and dual SIM versions of Galaxy S10. Please note that 5G support is only available on Galaxy S10 5G. What is the SIM card size for Galaxy S10? Galaxy S10 (all 4 models, Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+, and Galaxy S10 5G) requires a nano-SIM card, which is the smallest SIM card currently. Most phone companies now offer 3-in-1 SIM cards, as illustrated below. You can detach the smallest part and use it on Galaxy S10. After detaching the nano-SIM card, do not throw away plastic parts, which can be used as a SIM… Read More
Galaxy S10 lock screen can help you keep your data from prying eyes. Samsung also allows you to tweak and customize the lock screen to match your personal preferences and needs. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide explains the components of the Galaxy S10 lock screen, shows you how to customize the lock screen, and addresses some questions you may have with the Galaxy S10 lock screen. What is the Galaxy S10 lock screen? When you power on or reboot Galaxy S10, it will stop at Galaxy S10 lock screen until you unlock the phone. This is similar to other Android phones. You can imagine the Galaxy S10 lock screen is the door of your Galaxy S10 (S10, S10+, S10e, or S1o 5G). If someone crosses the door, he can then access everything you saved on the phone: your contacts, messages, call log, files, emails, photos, app data, and many more. For this reason, you should keep the lock screen secured. In other words, you should set up a PIN or password to lock the phone so that all people except you can only access up to the lock screen. If you leave the phone unattended, or your phone is stolen,… Read More
You have to use either Galaxy S10 navigation buttons or navigation gestures to navigate through different pages and apps on Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G. If you just migrate to Galaxy S10 from a non-Samsung phone or a Samsung phone running Android Oreo or lower versions of Android, you may need to spend some time getting used to Galaxy S10 navigation gestures. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide shows you how to use and customize the navigation buttons and navigation bar, and how to use the Galaxy S10 navigation gestures. How to use Galaxy S10 navigation buttons? By default, Galaxy S10 (including Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e) uses a navigation bar with 3 navigation buttons: Back, Home. and Recents (overview) on the bottom part of the screen. Please note Samsung moved to software navigation buttons since Galaxy S8. There are no hardware navigation buttons on Galaxy S10. The 3 hardware buttons (keys) on the Galaxy S10: Power button, Volume (up and down) button, and Bixby button as explained in Galaxy S10 layout. By default, you will see the following Galaxy S10 navigation buttons in the navigation bar. Galaxy S10 navigation buttons (navigation bar) If you migrated from non-Samsung phones,… Read More
Samsung introduced a new back cover for Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e: Galaxy S10 LED cover (LED back cover). The LED cover is a back cover with some unique LED features including mood lighting, LED emoticons, Picture cue, and camera timer. The old LED wallet cover is now renamed as Galaxy S10 LED View cover in most regions. This Galaxy S10 accessories guide explains how to set up and use Galaxy S10 LED cover (LED back cover) on Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, the unique features of this cover and a review of this LED cover. Unique features of Galaxy S10 LED cover (LED back cover)? Galaxy S10 LED cover is a new type of official accessories. It is a back cover with some unique LED features. Compared to other back covers, the LED back cover has the following special features: Mood lighting. When Galaxy S10 is facing downwards, a light show is presented with the LEDs. You can only enable or disable the show, not customize the show. LED notification icons. You will get notification icons on the back when a notification comes. But the LED notification icon only works with some Samsung apps, and you cannot customize the… Read More
Samsung dramatically changed the fingerprint reader (fingerprint sensor) on Galaxy S10. An in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader is used in Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S20 also used identical in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader. With the removal of the Iris scanner on Galaxy S10, many owners will have to use the fingerprint scanner to quickly unlock Galaxy S10. This Galaxy S10 how-to guide explains how to register fingerprints and use the fingerprint reader to unlock Galaxy S10, S10+, Note 10, Note 10+, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra, s21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. What's new in Galaxy S10 fingerprint reader? Galaxy S10 (and Galaxy S10+) is the first smartphone with an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader, which is one of the most notable new features of Galaxy S10. Instead of scanning your fingerprint using capacitive or optical methods, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor uses sonic pulse waves to find out the 3D structure of your fingerprints. Similar ultrasonic technology has been used in biomedical imaging in hospitals for decades and saved many lives. Generally speaking, or technically, the ultrasonic fingerprint reader can get the real 3D info of your fingerprints and therefore it could… Read More