Galaxy S22 New Features Guides

Galaxy S22 new features guide

As the flagship smartphone for 2022, Samsung not only upgraded the hardware in Galaxy S22 but also improved the software and introduced some new features for Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.

The Galaxy S22 new features guides explain these new features to help you understand and use the new features of Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.

Please note some Galaxy S22 new features guides overlap with Galaxy S22 how-to guides and Galaxy S22 camera guides.

List of Galaxy S22 new features guides

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Here is a list of released or coming-soon Galaxy S22 new features guides.

1. Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S22+ vs Galaxy S22 Ultra

This guide explains the differences (and their implications) between Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra to help you decide which one is right for you.

#2. Everything you should know about S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra

S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra marks the rebranding of Galaxy Note to Galaxy S Ultra.

This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains everything you need to know and therefore use S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra: how the S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra is powered, the two working modes of the S Pen on Galaxy S22, the layout and usage of the S Pen on Galaxy S22, the S Pen-related features on Galaxy S22, and answers to some questions on using S Pen on Galaxy S22.

Read on to explore S Pen on Galaxy S22 Ultra

#3. How to use the AI features for Galaxy S22 camera?

#4. What is the camera and microphone indicator on Galaxy S22?

#5. 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.

This Galaxy S22 new feature guide explains how the Protect Battery work on Samsung phones, how to enable and disable it, the pros and cons of enabling Protect Battery, and whether you should enable it and limit the maximum battery charge to 85% on Galaxy S22, S21, S20, and S10.

Read to learn to use Protect Battery on Galaxy S22, S21, S20, and S10

#6. How to use Extra Dim on Galaxy S22?

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 customize the shortcut for Extra Dim.

Read on to master Extra Dim on Galaxy S22

#7. 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.

This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains how the Suspend Execution for Cached Apps works and how to enable and disable Suspend Execution for Cached Apps on Galaxy S22, S21, S20, and S10 (with Android 12 update).

Read on to learn more about Suspend Execution for Cached Apps on Galaxy S22

#8. 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 use it, and the limitations of the Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard.

Read on to explore Writing Assistant on Samsung Keyboard on Galaxy S22, S21, S20 and S10 (with Android 12)

#9. Top 13 new features in One UI 5 update (Android 13 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20

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 One UI 4 to One UI 5).

This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains the top 13 new features in One UI 5 update (Android 13 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20, including notification opt-in, per-app language selection, stackable widgets on the Home screen, tap and hold to customize the Lock screen, sleep mode and other modes, exceptions for Do Not Disturb, individual call background, Pro camera mode tips and histogram, switch to multiwindow view with a gesture, quick open apps in multiwindow with a gesture, connected devices menu in Settings, add watermarks to photos, extract text from any image or screen.

Read on to explore the new features in One UI 5 update (Android 13 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

#10. The Definite Guide to Stack Widgets in One UI 5 on 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 how to manage stack widgets in One UI 5 on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

Read on to use and manage stack widgets in One UI 5 on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

#11. 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 feature are also answered.

Read on to add and customize watermarks on photos on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with Android 13 (One UI 5).

#12. How to customize the call background on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?

You can customize the call background not only for different SIM cards but also for individual contacts with the Android 13 update (One UI 5) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

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 the call background for individual contact in One UI 5.

Read on to explore the call background on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5).

#13. 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 how to launch apps directly in split-screen view and pop-up view. Finally, questions on using the multiwindow feature on Galaxy 22, S21, and S20 are answered.

Read on to master multiwindow on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

#14. A complete list of the new features of One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20

With the One UI 5.1 update, owners of Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 can try and enjoy most of the new features which were exclusive to Galaxy S23 a few weeks ago.

This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains all new features introduced in the One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20, including the new battery widget, AR Emojis, easy access to the Expert RAW, choose where to save screenshots and screen recordings, customize wallpapers based on your mode, and other total 21 new features in Oner UI 5.1 update.

Read on to explore the new features in the One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

#15. 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.

This Galaxy S22 new features guide explains 4 ways to extract text from photos and images: through Samsung Keyboard, Gallery app, Camer app, or while taking screenshots on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with Android 13 (One UI 5) update.

Read on to explore the 4 methods to extract text from photos and images on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

#16. 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 S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 (One UI 5) update.

Read on to master Maintenance Mode on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 with Android 13 (One UI 5).

#17. 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 feature on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

Read on to touch and hold to customize Lock Screen on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update.

#18. 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 Galaxy devices to Android 14 (One UI 6). All new features in the One UI 6 update are also discussed.

Read on to learn about everything on the Android 14 (One UI 6) update on Samsung Galaxy S22, S21, S23, and other Galaxy Devices.

#. How to take portraits for pets on Galaxy S22?

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Other Galaxy S22 guides

In addition to the Galaxy S22 new features guides listed above, you can find other guides for Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra in the following categories:

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