Galaxy S22 Guides for Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra Owners
Galaxy S22 Guide @GadgetGuideOnline explains everything you need to know about Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Detailed how-to guides with clear screenshots let everyone explore all features of the phone.
Overview of Galaxy S22 Guides
Our Galaxy S22 Guides are grouped into 4 categories (with some overlapping) so that you can quickly find the Galaxy S22 guide you want.
New Features Guides
With the latest Android 12 and One UI 4.1, Galaxy S22 bring some useful new features. The Galaxy S22 new features guides explain these features with relevant background info and show you how to use them.
How-to guides
The detailed step-by-step Galaxy S22 how-to guides show you how to use Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra to get the job done effectively. Most of the practical features of the Galaxy S22 are covered.
Camera Guides
Galaxy S22 introduced the most intelligent camera system. Galaxy S22 camera guides (separated from how-to guides) show you how to use various camera features to get high-quality photos and videos.
official User manuals
You can read and download the official Galaxy S22 User Manual in your own language. These PDF manuals can be used as a reference when you want to explore more features of the Galaxy S22.
Accessories guides
Galaxy S22 accessories guides review some popular Galaxy S22 accessories, show you how to use them, and introduce some emerging and interesting accessories for Galaxy S22.
Popular Galaxy S22 Guides
Here are some popular Galaxy S22 guides on our site.
A Complete Guide for Android 14 (One UI 6) Update on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Android 14 (One UI 6) update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S23 has been rolled out in Q4 2023. In most regions, you can now update many supported Galaxy devices to Android 14 (One UI 6). This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains how to check, install, and update Galaxy S22, S21, S23, and other…
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How to touch and hold to customize Lock Screen on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update?
With the Android 13 updater for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20, you can customize Lock Screen directly without going through phone Settings. This Android 13 update (One UI 5.0/5.1) new features guide explains how to quickly edit and customize Lock Screen directly by touching and holding on the lock screen and how to enable/disable this…
How to use Maintenance Mode on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 with Android 13 (One UI 5)?
The Android 13 update (One UI 5.0/5.1) added a special Maintenance Mode to allow you to lock all your data, files, and apps when someone else may need to hold your phone. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains what Maintenance Mode is and how to turn on and exit the Maintenance Mode on Galaxy…
How to extract text from photos and images on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
Android 13 (One UI 5) update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 added some intelligent and practical features, including text recognition that allows you to extract text from essentially any images and photos or from the screen. And most importantly, you can extract text from photos and images directly from the Samsung Keyboard, in addition…
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A complete list of the new features of One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20
After releasing Galaxy S23, Samsung quickly rolled out the One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 to spread the new features of Galaxy S23, which is based on One UI 5.1. With the One UI 5.1 update, owners of Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 can try and enjoy most of the new…
How to use multiwindow on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
Android 13 update (One UI 5 update) brought new ways (gestures) to use multiwindow on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20. This Galaxy S22 new features guide summarizes the multiwindow feature on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 and shows how to switch apps from normal (full-screen) mode to multiwindow mode (split-screen view and pop-up view) and…
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How to Use the Help Icon and Histogram for Pro Camera Mode in Android 13 (One UI 5) Update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
Samsung added the help icon and histogram in the Pro camera mode in the Android 13 (One UI 5) update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains how the help icon and histogram may help many Galaxy S22 owners use the Pro camera mode, how to access the help…
How to customize the call background on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?
Android 13 update (One UI 5) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 allows you to customize the call background for individual contact. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains the layout and items in the call screen, how to set up and customize the default call background for each SIM card, and how to customize…
How to Automatically Add and Customize Watermarks on Photos on Galaxy S22, S21, or S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?
Android 13 update (One UI 5) lets you automatically add watermarks to photos on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains how to add watermarks automatically and how to customize them on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with Android 13 (One UI 5). Some questions you may have on this…
The Definite Guide to Stack Widgets in One UI 5 on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20
The Stack Widgets is one of the practical new features in the Android 13 update (One UI 5) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains what stack widgets are, the limitations of this feature in One UI 5, how to add, remove, and arrange widgets inside stack widgets, and…
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Top 13 new features in One UI 5 update (Android 13 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20
Samsung quickly rolled out the Android 13 update (One UI 5 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 before the end of 2022 in most regions. One UI 5 update is a major update. It not only updated the Android version from 12 to 13 but also added many new features in the UI (from…
Master Galaxy S22 Lock Screen Settings
You need to understand Galaxy S22 Lock Screen settings to keep your Galaxy S22 safe. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains everything on Galaxy S22 Lock Screen settings so that you can master and use the lock screen properly and effectively. In addition to Galaxy S22, this guide also applies to other Galaxy phones with…
The complete guide to Home Screen panels on Galaxy S22
Home screen panels on Galaxy S22 help you organize the Home Screen neatly. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains everything you need to know about Home Screen panels on Galaxy S22: what they are, how they are organized, how to assign the Home panel for the Home Screen, how to manage Home Screen panels on…
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How to Use Galaxy S22 Home Screen Edit Mode?
Galaxy S22 Home Screen Edit Mode allows you to manage and customize the Galaxy S22 Home screen quickly. Some Galaxy S22 features, e.g., managing panels of the Home Screen, can only be accessed in the Edit Mode. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what Galaxy S22 Home Screen Edit Mode is, when to use it,…
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Lockdown Mode On Galaxy S22: The Definite Guide
Lockdown mode on Galaxy S22 lets you temporally lock the phone to improve security and keep data safe in some special circumstances. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what the lockdown mode on Galaxy S22 is, how to enable and use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S22, and some caveats of the lockdown mode on…
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How to organize apps on Galaxy S22 Home screen?
You can organize apps on Galaxy S22 Home screen to make it tidy and easy to navigate. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains how o organize apps on Galaxy S22 Home screen, including adding apps to the Home screen, moving (relocating) apps on the Home screen, removing apps from the Home screen, and creating and…
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A complete guide for Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard on Galaxy S22, S21, S20 and S10 (with Android 12)
Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard can help you correct both spelling and grammar errors without a subscription. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains everything you need to know about the Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard, including what the Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard is, how to enable Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard, how to…
How to use Smart Lock on Galaxy S22 to keep the phone unlocked automagically?
You can use Smart Lock on Galaxy S22 to keep the phone unlocked for an extended period without unlocking it repeatedly. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains everything you need to know about the Smart Lock on Galaxy S22, what it is, and how to enable, use, and stop Smart Lock on Galaxy S22. This…
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Everything about S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra
After the death of Galaxy Note series with the Galaxy Note 20, Samsung added the S Pen support to Galaxy S21 Ultra without a built-in S Pen. S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra marks the rebranding of Galaxy Note to Galaxy S Ultra. Among all three Galaxy S22 models, Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra,…
Top 7 limitations of using the fingerprint reader to unlock Galaxy S22, S21, S20 and S10
You can use the in-display fingerprint reader to unlock Galaxy S22 with your registered fingerprints without typing the password/PIN. It sounds great. It is fast and probably accurate. But many Galaxy S22 owners are frustrated with this feature because of the limitations of using the fingerprint reader to unlock Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 how-to…
How to customise notifications on Galaxy S22 lock screen?
You can choose to hide some sensitive info for notifications on Galaxy S22 lock screen. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains how to manage and customize notifications on Galaxy S22 lock screen so that you get the needed info timely without sacrificing security or privacy. Update: if you enabled the Lockdown mode on Galaxy S22,…
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Do You Need to Enable the Suspend Execution for Cached Apps on Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S21, S20, and S10 with Android 12 update?
Galaxy S22 introduced the Suspend Execution for Cached Apps to minimize the battery usage of the cached apps. It was also added to Galaxy S21, S20, and S10 through the Android 12 update. Do you know whether you need to enable the Suspend Execution for Cached Apps on Galaxy S22, or S21, S20, and S10?…
How to customize Galaxy S22 ringtones without installing any apps?
You can customize Galaxy S22 ringtones for each SIM card and individual contacts with the pre-installed ringtones or your own audio or music files without installing any third-party apps. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains how Galaxy S22 ringtones work, how to adjust the volume for Galaxy S22 ringtones, and how to customize Galaxy S22…
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How to Automatically Convert a Photo to a Time-lapse video with Scene Relighting on Galaxy S22, S21, S20, S23, and S10?
Galaxy S22 can use Scene Relighting to automatically convert a still photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video. This Galaxy S22 camera guide explains what the Scene Relighting feature on Galaxy S22 is, how to use it to convert normal photos to 24-hour time-lapse video, and the limitations and caveats of using Scene Relighting on Galaxy…
How to Take Screenshots on Galaxy S22?
There are several methods to take screenshots on Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide shows the 5 different methods you can use to take screenshots on Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. It also explains the usage and key points of these 5 methods. Some of these methods actually work on almost all Galaxy…
How to use Dual Messenger on Galaxy S22?
Dual Messenger on Galaxy S22 lets you use two messenger accounts of one app (WhatsApp, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Viber…) independently on one Galaxy S22 phone. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what Dual Messenger on Galaxy S22 is, how it works, when you may need it, and how to use and manage Dual Messenger…
Master Galaxy S22 Developer Options
Galaxy S22 developer options let you access some hidden or advanced or experimental features of your Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what Galaxy S22 developer options are, why and when you may need them, how to enable Galaxy S22 developer options, and finally, all entries of Galaxy S22…
A Survival Guide for Galaxy S22 Navigation Gestures
Galaxy S22 uses navigation buttons by default. But you can easily switch to Galaxy S22 navigation gestures. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains when you may need to use Galaxy S22 navigation gestures, the difference between touchscreen gestures and navigation gestures, the two types of the Galaxy S22 navigation gestures, and how to switch to…
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How to Use and Customise Widgets on Galaxy S22 Lock Screen (and S21, S20, S10)?
You can use widgets on Galaxy S22 lock screen without unlocking the phone. Samsung made several changes to accessing and using widgets on the lock screen on Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains the widgets on Galaxy S22 lock screen and how to access, use, and customize widgets on Galaxy S22 lock screen.…
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How to Use Face Recognition on Galaxy S22 to Unlock the Phone?
You can use face recognition on Galaxy S22 to quickly unblock the phone without typing the PIN, password, or pattern. But there are a few limitations of face recognition on Galaxy S22, and many Galaxy S22 owners are a bit confused about how to use face recognition to unlock Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 how-to…
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How to use Extra Dim on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, S20, and S10?
Extra Dim on Galaxy S22 is a generic feature of Android 12. Of course, Samsung tweaked it a bit on Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains what Extra Dim on Galaxy S22 is, how it works and when to use it, how to use Extra Dim on Galaxy S22, and how to…
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A Complete Guide to Galaxy S22 Camera Modes
You may sometimes need to switch to different Galaxy S22 Camera modes to get the perfect pictures or videos for the moment. This Galaxy S22 camera guide explains what Galaxy S22 Camera modes are, the list of available Galaxy S22 Camera modes and their meaning and usage, and finally, how to manage Galaxy S22 Camera…
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Understand Galaxy S22 Lock Screen
The Galaxy S22 Lock Screen is an essential part when using Galaxy S22 phones. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what Galaxy S22 Lock Screen is, the meaning and usage of all entities on the Galaxy S22 Lock Screen, and the other two panels of the Galaxy S22 Lock Screen. Update 1: Android 13 update…
A Complete Guide to Galaxy S22 Quick Settings
You can use Galaxy S22 Quick Settings to quickly turn on/off specific features without fiddling around the settings page. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what Galaxy S22 Quick Settings are, how to access the quick settings on Galaxy S22, the meaning and usage of the items on the Galaxy S22 Quick Settings page, how…
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Master Galaxy S22 Home Screen
Galaxy S22 Home screen is the centre stage of your Galaxy S22. There is no way to bypass it. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains how to access the Galaxy S22 Home screen, how to use gestures on the Galaxy S22 Home screen, and the meaning of all items on the Galaxy S22 Home screen.…
A complete guide to Galaxy S22 camera settings
Although the default Galaxy S22 camera settings are enough for most scenarios, you may need to tweak some settings of the Galaxy S22 camera to make the camera work exactly as you want. This Galaxy S22 camera guide explains how to access Galaxy S22 camera settings, the meaning of all entries of Galaxy S22 camera…
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How to use and customize Galaxy S22 Smart Clear View Cover?
Samsung made some dramatic changes to Galaxy S22 Smart Clear View Cover (aka S View Cover). This Galaxy S22 accessories guide explains what’s new in Galaxy S22 Smart Clear View Cover, the unique features of the Galaxy S22 S View Cover, and how to use and customize the Galaxy Smart Clear View Cover. A concise…
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Galaxy S22 Navigation Buttons and Navigation Bar: how to use and customize them?
You have to use Galaxy S22 Galaxy navigation buttons and the navigation bar to use different apps and features of the phone, at least before you switch to navigation gestures. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains how to use the Galaxy S22 navigations buttons in the navigation bar, how to customize the Galaxy S22 navigation…
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How to Hide PIN, Password or Pattern on Galaxy S22 When You Type Them?
You can hide PIN, password, or pattern when you type them to unlock Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains why you may want to hide PIN, password or pattern when unlocking Galaxy S22 and how to enable this feature to protect your screen lock on Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. This guide…
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How to Use and Customize Galaxy S22 Power-off Menu?
Galaxy S22 Power-off menu lets you not only power off or reboot the phone but also enter emergency mode or lockdown mode. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what the Galaxy S22 Power-off menu is, two ways to access the Galaxy S22 Power-off menu, and how to add the lockdown button to the Galaxy S22…
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How to Set Up Screen Lock on Galaxy S22 to Protect Data and Privacy?
You should set up a screen lock on Galaxy S22 so that only you can access the data saved on the phone. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains why you should use a screen lock on Galaxy S22, why you should enable Samsung’s Find My Mobile on Galaxy S22, how to set up, customize and…
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A Definitive Guide to Meaning of Galaxy S22 Status Icons and Notification Icons
Galaxy S22 status icons and notification icons deliver some critical information about the phone’s status, including battery level, signal strength, connectivity status, and notifications from some apps. So, it is crucial to understand the meaning of Galaxy S22 status icons and notification icons so that you can avoid some issues and use the phone effectively.…
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How to Use and Customize the Side Key on Galaxy S22?
The Side key on Galaxy S22 is a multi-purpose button. And you can also customize some functions of the Side key on Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains what the Galaxy S22 Side key is, its functions and how to use them, and how to customize the Side key on Galaxy S22, S22+,…
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How to use Galaxy S22 Camera app like a pro?
Although you can use the Galaxy S22 camera as a point-and-shoot camera most of the time, knowing a bit more about the Galaxy S22 Camera app will surely help you get better photos and videos in various scenarios. This Galaxy S22 camera guide first explains 4 different ways to start Galaxy S22 Camera app, then…
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Master Galaxy S22 touchscreen gestures
You need to use Galaxy S22 touchscreen gestures to control and interact with apps on the Galaxy S22 screen. This Galaxy S22 how-to guide explains the meaning and usage of the 8 Galaxy S22 touchscreen gestures: tap, double-tap, triple-tap. long tap, swipe, drag, pinch, and spread. On all three Galaxy S22 phones (S22, S22+, and…
Using SIM Card on Galaxy S22: the Definitive Guide
To access mobile networks (e.g., phone calls, SMS, and mobile data), you have to use a SIM card on Galaxy S22. This Galaxy S22 guide explains everything you need to know to use a SIM card on Galaxy S22, including Galaxy S22 SIM card support (size, eSIM), how to add and manage the SIM card…
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A complete guide to Galaxy S22 LED View Cover
As one of the official accessories, the Galaxy s22 LED View Cover (aka Galaxy S21 Smart LED View Cover in some regions) offers decent protection and some unique features. This Galaxy S22 accessories guide explains the new and unique features of the Galaxy S22 LED View Cover, how to set up, attach and remove Galaxy…
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How to transfer data to Galaxy S22 from your old phone?
After unboxing Galaxy S22, you likely want to transfer data to Galaxy S22 from your old phone. The data to be transferred to Galaxy S22 usually include photos, videos, music files, SMS messages, contacts, and apps. Of course, some settings, like wallpaper, may also be transferred depending on your old device. This Galaxy S22 how-to…
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How to enable and use Galaxy S22 camera quick launch?
If you want to launch the camera on Galaxy S22 as quickly as possible, you should use Galaxy S22 camera quick launch by pressing the Side key twice, even without unlocking the phone. This Galaxy S22 camera guide explains how to use the Galaxy S22 camera quick launch, enable the Galaxy S22 camera quick launch,…
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Should I enable Protect Battery to limit the maximum battery charge to 85% on Galaxy S22, S21, S20, and S10?
One of the new features of Galaxy S22 is Protect Battery, which lets you limit the maximum charge to 85% to minimize the charging wear to the battery. It is actually a new feature in Samsung’s One UI 4 (Android 12). So, you can find the Protect Battery option on Galaxy S21, S20, and S10…
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