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Explanation of all One UI 6.1 features for Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and other Galaxy devices

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One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S23, which has been available since March 28, 2024, offers most of the exclusive features introduced in Galaxy S24 to last year’s flagship.

This Galaxy S23 new features guide, explains all (44 in total) One UI 6.1 features for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra to help you understand and use these exciting new features, including Galaxy AI, more customization options for Galaxy S23, new ways to share, passkey support, and revamped battery protection.

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How to use One-Tap Editing in the Android 14 (One UI 6) update?

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One-tap editing in Android 14 (One UI 6) allows you to quickly edit photos while viewing them in the Gallery app without switching to the Photo Editor.

This Android 14 (One UI 6) new features guide explains the functions and features of one-tap editing in One UI 6 and how to use the one-tap editing to create a 24-hr time-lapse video (scene relighting), remaster the photo, remove objects (object eraser), and apply portrait effects.

You can enjoy this new feature on your Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 after updating them to the Android 14 (One UI 6). This guide also … Read the rest

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New camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21

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Many of the new features and improvements in One UI 6 (Android 14) update for Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 are about the camera. It is impossible to cover all these new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update when highlighting the top features of One UI 6 (Android 14). It requires a separate post.

This Galaxy S23 camera guide explains all new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update to help you get even more value from your Galaxy S23 camera. The new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update include:

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Galaxy S23 User Manual in American English with Android 14 (One UI 6) Update

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This is the official Samsung Galaxy S23 user manual in American English with Android 14 (One UI 6) update for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra sold in the US. The corresponding model numbers include SM-S911B, SM-S916B, and SM-S918B.

You can check the top 20 new features of the Android 14 (One UI 6) update for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 and some special how-to guides for these new features, e.g., camera widget, Image Clipper, custom stickers, drag and drop with 2 hands, instant access to the quick settings panel, and new camera features… Read the rest

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Galaxy S23 User Manual in British English with Android 14 (One UI 6) update

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This is the official Samsung Galaxy S23 user manual in British English with Android 14 (One UI 6) update for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra sold in the international market, including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia (excluding China, Korea, and Japan).

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How to create and use custom stickers on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20?

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You can use stickers to decorate your photos by overlaying custom stickers, word art, shapes, dates tamps, emojis, AR emojis, and images over them.

Android 14 (One UI 6) lets you create custom stickers using the Image Clipper.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains what custom stickers are, how to create them with Image Clipper and Sticker Maker, how to use them to decorate your photos and pictures in the Gallery app, and how to manage them.

Because custom stickers were introduced in the Android 13 (One UI 5) update for Galaxy S20, S21, and S22, this guide … Read the rest

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How to use Image Clipper on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with Android 14 update (One UI 6)?

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Image Clipper automatically detects objects in the foreground of pictures and photos and lets you save these objects as images or stickers. You can also share/paste the clipped image to other apps.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains what Image Clipper is, the new features of Image Clipper in One UI 6 (Android 14) update, and how to use this feature on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21. Frequently asked questions about using the Image Clipper were also answered in this guide.

Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 were used as examples in this guide. You can use this feature on … Read the rest

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Top 20 new features of Android 14 update (One UI 6) for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21

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On October 30, 2023, Samsung started to roll out the Android 14 update (One UI 6) for Galaxy S23. By the end of the year, the Android 14 update for Galaxy S23 should be available in most regions. In the coming months, Galaxy S22 will start to receive this Android 14 update (One UI 6) in most regions. Android 14 update for the Galaxy S21 series will very likely be available from Q1 2024.

Google introduced many new features and improvements in Android 14. But some of the “new” features are not new for Galaxy phone users because they … Read the rest

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When and How to Use Galaxy S23 Navigation Gestures?

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Samsung offered both navigation systems on Galaxy S23: navigation buttons (navigation bar) and navigation gestures. By default, Galaxy S23 uses navigation buttons to keep it consistent with all previous Galaxy phones. But you can easily switch to Galaxy S23 navigation gestures whenever you want.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains the differences between Galaxy S23 navigation gestures and navigation buttons, the two types/styles of Galaxy S23 navigation gestures, and how to switch to and customize Galaxy S23 navigation gestures with NavStar (Good Lock). Finally, a cheatsheet of frequently used Galaxy S23 navigation gestures is included.

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How to use Gallery Widget to Show Photos, Albums, and Stories on the Home Screen of Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20?

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The Gallery Widget, previously known as the Picture Frame widget, lets you show any of your photos, stories, and albums on the Home screen of Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20. The selected photos will be updated automatically every few seconds when the screen is active.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains how to use the Gallery Widget to Show Photos, Albums, and Stories on the Home Screen of Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20, how to select photos, how to manage and resize the widget on the home screen, and how to use stackable widgets to add multiple copies … Read the rest

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Galaxy S23 Developer Options Explained

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Galaxy S23 developer options offer not only testing options for app developers but also many high-level customizations for Galaxy S23 users.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains new entries of Galaxy S23 developer options and the meaning of all Galaxy S23 developer options entries to help you understand the meaning and usage of Galaxy S23 developer options.

This guide applies to all Galaxy S23 models: Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. It also applies to other Galaxy phones with Android 13 (One UI 5.1), e.g., Galaxy S22, S21, and S20.

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Galaxy S23 Navigation Buttons and Navigation Bar: A Concise Guide

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Galaxy S23 navigation buttons (and the navigation bar) are still the default navigation option. Of course, you can switch to navigation gestures at any time.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains the meaning of Galaxy S23 navigation buttons, their usage, and the customization of the navigation bar on Galaxy S23.

Although Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are substantially different, the navigation settings are identical on all three models. So, this guide applies to all of the Galaxy S23 models. On Galaxy S23 and many other Galaxy phones, you can also choose to use navigation gestures.

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Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra: what are the differences, and what are common?

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a new smartphone that was released in February 2023. It has a number of new features that make it a great choice for users who are looking for a powerful and versatile device. There are 3 models under the Galaxy S23 product line: Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23Ultra.

So, what are the differences between Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra? And What are the common in Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra?

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Meaning of status icons and notification icons on Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra

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You need to understand the meaning of the Galaxy S23 status icons and notification icons, which alert you to some critical information about the phone’s status, including battery level, signal strength, connectivity status, and notifications from some apps, to avoid some issues and use the phone effectively.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide first explains the differences between Galaxy S23 status icons and notification icons, then explains the meaning of Galaxy S23 status icons and notification icons in Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. These status icons and notification icons are grouped into 8 categories so that you can easily find … Read the rest

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Galaxy S23 User Manual in the Spanish language

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This is the official Samsung Galaxy S23 user manual in Spanish language (español) for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra sold in Spain and other European countries with Android 13 (One UI 5.1).

This Galaxy S23 User Manual in the Spanish language (español) covers Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. The corresponding model numbers are SM-S911B/DS, SM-S916B/DS, and SM-S918B/DS.

The corresponding English version of the official Galaxy S23 User Manual can be found on this page.

This user manual (MANUAL DE USUARIO) in Spanish language (español) will help you use and customize Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 … Read the rest

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Galaxy S23 User Manual in Portuguese language

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This is the official Samsung Galaxy S23 user manual in Portuguese language (português) for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra sold in Europe with Android 13 (One UI 5.1).

This Galaxy S23 User Manual in the Portuguese language (português) covers Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. The corresponding model numbers are SM-S911B/DS, SM-S916B/DS, and SM-S918B/DS.

The corresponding English version of the official Galaxy S23 User Manual can be found on this page.

This user manual (MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR) in Portuguese language (português) will help you use and customize Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, including … Read the rest

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Galaxy S23 User Manual in American English

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This is the official Samsung Galaxy S23 user manual in American English (U.S. English) language for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra sold in the US with Android 13 (One UI 5.1). The corresponding model number is SM-S911B, SM-S916B, and SM-S918B.

If you have updated your Galaxy S23 to Android 14 (One UI 6), you may check the updated user manual. You can also check the top 20 new features of the Android 14 (One UI 6) update for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 and some special how-to guides for these new features, e.g., camera widget, … Read the rest

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Galaxy S23 User Manual in British English

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This is the official Samsung Galaxy S23 user manual in British English for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra sold in the international market, including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia (excluding China, Korea, and Japan) with Android 13 (One UI 5.1).

This Galaxy S23 User Manual in British English covers Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. The corresponding model numbers are SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S918B, and SM-S918B/DS.

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Top 10 New Features of Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra

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You need to understand these top 10 new features of Galaxy S23, S23. and S23 Ultra before deciding whether you should get one of these phones.

Samsung announced Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra on February 2, 2023. You will be able to receive yours and put your hands on them from February 10.

But do you know whether you should get one? Or to get which one? Or how to use new features?

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains the top 10 new features of Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra to help you understand the new features … Read the rest

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