Galaxy S20 how-to guides help you use Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra features so that you can get the job done effectively like a smartphone guru.
Although there are some significant differences among Galaxy S20, S20, and S20 Ultra, all these detailed how-to guides apply to all 3 models of Galaxy S20 (S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra).
Although you can download the official Galaxy S20 user guide in your local language here (coming soon), it is often impractical to read the 200+ pages of the guide when you need to get something done quickly.
For most tasks, the official user guide does not include detailed steps or screenshots. Therefore, many Galaxy S20 owners find it is hard to follow the guide.
Very often, you can find some relevant info of some features and apps from the official Galaxy S20 user guide. But you may need detailed guidance.
Galaxy S20 how-to guides fill this gap. Galaxy S20 how-to guides show you how to use and customize Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Very detailed steps are shown with extensive screenshots in these Galaxy S20 how-to guides so that everyone can follow them easily.
Besides, the underlying features were also explained in plain language. This helps you understand these features and you may use the knowledge for other relevant tasks in the future.
All aspects of using and customizing Galaxy S20 are covered in detail. Therefore, regardless of your experience with Samsung phones, you can benefit from these guides and get the job done faster.
All of our Galaxy S20 guides were crafted with detailed instructions and screenshots.
For new Galaxy phone users, you may appreciate the values of the detailed explanation and extensive screenshots. They are so easy to follow.
If you are an experienced Galaxy phone user, you can quickly find the answer using the table of contents in each guide.
Please do not assume all Android devices are the same!
Samsung heavily customized the stock Android. Some features are unique to Samsung phones(e.g., edge screen, pop-up view multiwindow).
Even for some common tasks (e.g. managing storage or SIM cards), Samsung may expect you do it in its way.
So, it is important to read carefully when following the guides.
Of course, you can always ask for help in the comments if you need clarification. The community will surely help you.
This is a live list of out Galaxy S20 how-to guides. It is updated regularly.
Before we release a how-to guide, we need to test it thoroughly on Galaxy S20 phones with different scenarios. Therefore, we can assure that these guides should work on your Galaxy S20 phones.
This means we will update this list whenever a new Galaxy S20 guide is released.
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Here is a list of released and coming-soon Galaxy S20 how-to guides.
This Galaxy S20 guide illustrates the contents in Galaxy S20 box and explains to you how to use them (including the phone, wall charger, clear back cover, USB cable, USB-C headset with additional ear tips, and SIM card tray ejection pin).
Read on to understand contents in Galaxy S20 box …
This Galaxy S20 guide shows each part of Galaxy S20 layout and explains to you the functions of these parts on Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Read on to get to know Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the data and platform support of Samsung Smart Switch, shows you how to migrate data to Galaxy S20 from your Android phones and iPhones.
Read the guide for details …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the meaning of fast charging, adaptive fast charge, super-fast charging, fast wireless charging, and fast wireless charging 2.0, and the link to industrial standards.
Read on to learn more about these charging technologies on Galaxy S20 …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains to you everything you need to know on charging Galaxy S20 battery: two ways to charge Galaxy S20, how to use USB charging, how to use wireless charging, typical charging time for Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. The guide also answers questions you may have on charging Galaxy S20 battery.
Read on …
You need a SIM card on Galaxy S20 if you want to connect the phone to a mobile network for voice, or data, or both.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the size of the SIM card on Gallaxy S20, possible configuration for the SIM card tray, how to use the SIM card on Galaxy S20 with or without a micro SD card, and how to use two SIM cards and eSIM on Galaxy S20.
Read the guide to learn to use and manage SIM cards on Galaxy S20 …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the supported micro SD card features on Galaxy S20, the requirements of using a micro SD card, how to add and manage the SD card, how to move apps to the micro SD card and how to mount and unmount the SD card on Galaxy S20, and how to choose an SD card for Galaxy S20.
Read the guide to master the usage of micro SD card on Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains how the lock screen protects your data, the layout of the lock screen, and shows you how to use gestures on the Galaxy S20 lock screen.
Read on to learn more about Galaxy S20 lock screen, and using gestures on the lock screen …
Samsung has dramatically changed the fingerprint reader (fingerprint sensor) since Galaxy S10. An in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader was used in Galaxy S10, S10+, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
This guide explains how to register fingerprints and use the fingerprint reader to unlock Galaxy S10, S10+, Note 10, Note 10+, S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Read on to learn to use the in-display fingerprint reader on Galaxy S10, Note 10, and S20 …
You can use Galaxy S20 face recognition to unlock the phone (face unlock) by just looking at the phone.
Because the in-display ultrasound fingerprint reader on Galaxy S20 ( and S10) is hard to use and is slow, many Galaxy S20 owners have to use face recognition to unlock the phone and find that face recognition (face unlock) is faster than the fingerprint.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Galaxy S20 face recognition is, how to use and manage face recognition to unlock Galaxy S20, how to register your facial features for face unlock, and limitations of Galaxy S20 face recognition.
Read the guide to know more about Galaxy S20 face recognition and face unlock …
Galaxy S20 Hone screen is the centre of Galaxy S20. There is no way to skip it
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the role of Galaxy S20 Home screen, 11 items and their meaning and usage on Galaxy S20 Home screen, and supported gestures on the Home screen.
Read the guide to master the Galaxy S20 Home screen …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Samsung Daily (Bixby Home) is, why you should disable/hide it, and how to hide it on Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Continue to read the guide …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the commonly used Galaxy S20 touchscreen gestures and shows you how to use them. The 8 Galaxy S20 touchscreen gestures covered are tapping, double-tapping, triple-tapping, long-tapping (tapping and holding), swiping, dragging, pinching and spreading.
Read the guide to learn to use Galaxy S20 touchscreen gestures …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the functions of the Galaxy S20 Side key, how to remap the functions to different gestures and how to use the side key on Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Read the guide tor remap, customize and use Galaxy S20 side key …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what eSIM is, the advantages of using eSIM on Galaxy S20, how to check eSIM support on Galaxy S20, how to add eSIM Profiles on Galaxy S20, and how to use eSIM on Galaxy S20 together with physical SIM cards.
Read on to learn more about Galaxy S20 eSIM support and how to use eSIM on Galaxy S20 …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the details of Galaxy S20 status bar, the icon arrangements, and how to customize notification icon style in Galaxy S20 status bar to hide notification icons, show 3 recent icons, show all notification icons, or only show the number of notifications in the status bar.
Now, follow the guide to customize notification icon style in Galaxy S20 status bar …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains everything you need to know on using and customizing Galaxy S20 Quick Settings: what the Galaxy S20 Quick Settings is, how to access it, how to customize the quick setting button order, and how to customize the layout of the quick settings panel.
Read on to learn to use and customize Galaxy S20 quick settings and quick settings buttons …
Many Galaxy S20 owners want to reach the Home screen without swiping on Galaxy S20 lock screen when using face recognition to unlock Galaxy S20.
As Galaxy S20 uses the inferior and inconvenient in-display fingerprint sensor, most Galaxy S20 owners find the face recognition (face unlock) is the most convenient way to unlock Galaxy S20 quickly.
This Galaxy S20 guide shows you how to unlock Galaxy S20 to Home screen directly without swiping on Galaxy S20 lock screen when using face recognition on Galaxy S20.
Read on …
This Galaxy S20 guide shows you how to adjust the battery limit for Wireless PowerShare on Galaxy S20, S10, and Note 10. Some questions on setting the battery limit for Wireless PowerShare are also answered.
Read on …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the three navigation systems on Galaxy S20 (navigation buttons, Android 10 full-screen navigation gesture, and Samsung navigation gestures) and the functions and usage of Galaxy S20 navigation buttons (Recents, Back, and Home). It also shows you how to customize the layout (order) of Galaxy S20 navigation buttons
Read on to learn to use and customize Galaxy S20 navigation buttons …
You can customize Galaxy S20 lock screen settings to better protect your Galaxy S20 and use the phone more efficiently.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the meaning and usage of all items in Galaxy S20 lock screen settings including screen lock type, smart lock, secure lock, always-on display, wallpaper services, clock style, roaming clock, faceWidgets, contact info, notifications, and app shortcuts.
Read on …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the differences between Galaxy S20 navigation buttons and Galaxy S20 navigation gestures, the two types of navigation gestures on Galaxy S20, and how to switch between navigation buttons and Galaxy S20 navigation gestures.
Read on to learn more about Galaxy S20 navigation gestures …
Galaxy S20 Recents screen (aka overview screen, recent task list, or recents apps in the stock Android) lets you switch back to recently used apps quickly, or launch apps in the multiwindow mode (pop-up view or split-screen view) on Galaxy S20 easily.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains everything you need to know about the Galaxy S20 Recents screen, shows you how to access, navigate, and customize the Recents screen on Galaxy S20, and demonstrates how to use Galaxy S20 Recents screen to launch apps in the multi-window mode.
Read on …
Understanding the meaning of status icons and notification icons on Galaxy S20 can help you get quick information about the phone status, system health, and notifications.
This Galaxy S20 guide first covers the differences between status icons and notification icons on Galaxy S20, then explains the meaning of Galaxy S20 status icons and notification icons in Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Read on to check the meaning of status icons and notification icons on Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains why you may need to confirm PIN without tapping OK, then shows you how to enable and disable this feature. Some FAQs related to conforming PIN without tapping OK on Galaxy S20 are answered.
Read on to confirm PIN without tapping OK on Galaxy S20 (and other Galaxy phones) …
This Galaxy S20 how-to guide shows you the 4 easy ways to take a screenshot on Galaxy S20 without using any third-party apps and explains how to use the screenshot toolbar to take a screenshot for scrollable pages, edit, share, and add tags to the captured screenshot.
Read the guide to learn to use different ways to take screenshots on Galaxy S20 and use screenshot toolbar…
This Galaxy S20 guide explains why you may need to hide password when typing it, how to hide password on Galaxy S20 to boost the security.
Read the guide to hide password and PIN on Galaxy S20 when typing them …
Galaxy S20 always-on display can display some useful info on the screen without waking up Galaxy S20 when you cannot put your hands on the phone.
This Galaxy S20 how-to guide explains what Galaxy S20 always-on display (AOD) is, the differences between AOD and lock screen, how to enable and customize AOD on Galaxy S20, and how to use AOD with Galaxy S20 clear view cover.
Read the guide to master Galaxy S20 Always-on Display (AOD) on Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra …
You can unlock Galaxy S20 in Samsung Find My Mobile if you forget the password or PIN for Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra, or any other Samsung Galaxy phones.
This Galaxy S20 how-to guide explains the requirements for you to unlock Galaxy S20 without a password or PIN, steps to unlock Galaxy S20 if you forget the password or PIN using Samsung FGind My Mobile, and how to remotely lock and secure your phone with Samsung Find My Mobile services.
Read the guide to learn how to unlock Galaxy S20 without a password/PIN …
Although it is usually a simple task to turn on or turn off Galaxy S20, it can be frustrating, especially when the phone hangs and you need to use Galaxy S20 urgently.
This Galaxy S20 guide shows you how to power on (turn on), power off (turn off), and restart (reboot) Galaxy S20, even when the phone hangs (non-responsive).
Read the guide to learn to power on, power off, or reboot Galaxy S20 …
You can use faceWidgets on the lock screen and always-on display (AOD) screen to check the weather, browse your schedules, control music play, use Bixby Routines, prepare for the next alarm.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what the faceWidgets are, how to customize the faceWidgets on Galaxy S20-, and how to access and use these widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and always-on display (AOD) screen.
Read the guide to try faceWidgets on Galaxy S20 and other Samsung Galaxy phones …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the role of the display refresh rate on Galaxy S20, how to change the refresh rate on Galaxy S20, the limitations of the 120Hz refresh rate on Galaxy S20. Some questions you may have on this feature are also addressed.
Read on to entry the 120GHz refresh rate on Galaxy S20 …
This Galaxy S20 how-to guide explains what Samsung Galaxy S20 Home screen edit mode is, how to access this mode with two different gestures, and what you can do in the Galaxy S20 Home screen edit mode to customize Galaxy S20 Home screen.
Read on to learn more about the Galaxy S20 Home screen edit mode …
You can lock the Galaxy S20 lock screen layout to avoid unintentional modifications of the home screen.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains when you need to lock the Galaxy S20 Home screen layout, how to do it, and the side effects of locking the layout of Galaxy S20 Home screen.
Read the guide to lock the Galaxy S20 Home screen layout now …
You can enable and use Galaxy S20 developer options to access some advanced or experimental features.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains when you need to enable developer options, how to enable and use the options, and a complete list of Galaxy S20 developer options. Examples of using Galaxy S20 developer options to add developer tiles to the quick settings panel, and to customise the default USB configurations are also included.
Read the guide to enable, use, and master Galaxy S20 developer options …
You can add up to two app shortcuts on Galaxy S20 lock screen so that you can use these apps without unlocking the phone, or use the app directly after unlocking the phone.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains how the app shortcuts on Galaxy S20 lock screen work, how to manage, customize and use the app shortcuts on the lock screen, how to use the floating button for app shortcuts.
Read the guide to learn to use the app shortcuts on Galaxy S20 lock screen …
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the mobile networks settings on Galaxy S20, shows you when and how to use them, and illustrates how to check the mobile network status and SIM card status on Galaxy S20.
Read the guide to learn more …
You can easily change the app icon shape on Galaxy S20, S10, or Note 10 when you are tired of the default squircle shape.
This guide shows you how to change the app icon shape on Galaxy S20, the available shapes, the limitations and caveats for the new icon shapes.
Learn to customize the icon shape on Galaxy S20 and S10 …
Many Galaxy S20 owners may not be aware that Galaxy S20 wallpapers are not just a few pictures. You can also use videos, random photos, or Samsung curated photo packs as Galaxy S20 wallpapers.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the differences between Galaxy S20 Home screen wallpapers and lock screen wallpapers, the advanced features of Galaxy S20 wallpapers (multi-pack, live wallpapers, video wallpapers, dynamic lock screen, Samsung Global Goals), and how to customize Galaxy S20 wallpapers with these advanced features.
Read on …
Galaxy S20 safe mode allows you to temporally turn off third-party apps and services so that you can debug some weird issues on Galaxy S20.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Galaxy S20 safe mode is, how to enter the Galaxy S20 safe mode, use the safe mode, and exit the safe mode on Galaxy S20.
Read on to learn more about Galaxy S20 safe mode
Galaxy S20 dark mode can significantly reduce your eye strain when using the phone. It may also slightly save battery for Galaxy S20.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Galaxy S20 dark mode is, how to use and customize the dark mode on Galaxy S20, and how to force all apps to use dark mode on Galaxy S20.
Read on …
You can quickly adjust the volume for media, ringtone and notification tone on Galaxy S20 with the volume slider and even silence Galaxy S20.
You may also want to use one of the three Galaxy S20 sound modes in different scenarios to allow or mute all ringtones and notifications.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the volume slider and how to use it to adjust volume for media, ringtones, notification tones, alarms, and system sound, how to use Galaxy S20 Settings to set sound modes, adjust the volume, and turn on /off some system sound.
Follow the guide to adjust the volume on Galaxy S20 …
You can use Galaxy S20 ringtone to identify calls from which SIM card, or from which contact without looking at the phone.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains how to set and customize Galaxy S20 ringtones for each SIM card (if you are using two SIM cards) without installing any third-party apps, and how to customize ringtone for individual contacts so that you can “hear” who is calling when the phone rings.
Check the guide to learn more on customizing Galaxy S20 ringtones …
Do Not Disturb (DND) allows you to escape from nonurgent disruptions from your phone while important calls, alarms, notifications can still alert you.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Do Not Disturb (DND) on Samsung Galaxy S20 is, how to enable and disable it on-the-fly, or based on predefined schedules, how to customize Do Not Disturb on Samsung Galaxy S20 so that you can allow specific contacts to reach you and certain apps to alert you.
Read the guide to master Do Not Disturb on Samsung Galaxy S20 and other Galaxy phones …
Location services collect your location info and offer them to apps that request such info (and approved by you). It is usually one of the core parts of privacy settings.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains why you should manage location services on Galaxy S20, how to turn on and turn off location services, how to manage location services for individual apps, and how to hide or remove location info when sharing photos through Google Photos or Samsung Gallery app.
Read the guide to manage location services on Galaxy S20 or hide location info when sharing photos online …
Galaxy S20 Assistant Menu is more than an accessibility feature. It offers many shortcuts to help you improve your productivity with Samsung Galaxy S20.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Galaxy S20 Assistant Menu is, what it can do, how to enable, use and customize it, and how to use Assistant Plus to get even more from the Assistant Menu on Galaxy S20.
Read on to learn to use and customize Assistant Menu on Galaxy S20 and other Samsung Galaxy phones …
Galaxy S20 power mode lets you balance the performance and battery life based on your needs and habit.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the importance of using the proper power modes on Galaxy S20, what are the 4 power modes on Galaxy S20, when and how to use each of these four power modes. The guide also shows you how to manage, customize, and limit battery usage (and background activities) for individual apps from app power management and application managers.
Read on to learn to use and customize the Galaxy S20 power mode …
Galaxy S20 recovery mode allows you to access some very special and advanced features to manage, hack and reset Galaxy S20.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Galaxy S20 recovery mode is, when you need to use it, how to reboot into the recovery mode, and how to navigate and exit the recovery mode.
Read on to master Galaxy S20 recovery mode …
Galaxy S20 lockdown mode allows you to turn off biometric and smart lock in some special situations to enhance security and privacy protection.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains what Galaxy S20 lockdown mode is, when to use it, how to enable and exit the lockdown mode.
Reads the guide to learn more about Galaxy S20 lockdown mode …
You can update Galaxy S20 to Android 11 to enjoy enhanced security and privacy, One UI 3.0, and new Android 11 features.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains why you should update Galaxy S20 regularly, when and how to update Galaxy S20 to Android 11 (and One UI 3.0), and how to enable and play the Android 11 Easter egg game (Neko Cat) on Galaxy S20.
Read on to learn how to update Galaxy S20 to Android 11.
Galaxy S20 Android 11 update revamped the widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen. It is more than a name change from faceWidgets to widgets.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the changes in using and customizing widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and always-on display (AOD) screen, shows you how to use gestures to access widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and AOD screen.
Read on …
Android OS update for the Galaxy S20 has stopped at Android 13 (One UI 5.1). So, there will be no Android 14 update for the Galaxy S20.
This Galaxy S20 guide explains the reasons why there is no Android 14 update for Galaxy S20 and summarizes the Galaxy S20 update history (Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13) to help you use the key features of these updates.
Read on to explore all new features in Android 11, 12, and 13 updates for Galaxy S20.
#. How to use Galaxy S20 apps screen?
#, How to use dual messenger on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Galaxy S20 edge screen?
#. How to use multiwindow on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use DeX for Windows on Galaxy S20?
#. How to reset Galaxy S20?
#. How to adjust the screen zoom and font size on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Galaxy S20 notification panel?
#. How to manage app notifications on Galaxy S20?
#. How to manage app permissions on Galaxy S20?
#.How to manage storage on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Samsung Keyboard on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use wireless printing on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Link to Windows on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use screen recording on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Bixby on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Game Launcher on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use adapt sound on Galaxy S20?
#. How to customize Galaxy S20 notification tones?
#. How to use Focus mode on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use separate app sound on Galaxy S20?
#. How to silence Galaxy S20?
#. How to pin files to Galaxy S20 Hoem screen?
#. How to show photos on Galaxy S20 home screen?
#. How to disable or customize the notification icons in the Galaxy S20 status bar?
#. How to use Galaxy S20 Settings?
#. How to disable app suggestions on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use Galaxy S20 Easy mode?
#. How to use Kids mode on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use quick-open notification panel on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use USB storage on Galaxy S20?
#. How to reset default apps on Galaxy S20?
#. How to use USB-C reverse charging on Galaxy S20?
#. How to connect to Ethernet on Galaxy S20?
#. and many more
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