But sometimes, it is a bit overwhelming to read so many options in Galaxy S8 settings.
This Galaxy S8 how-to guide shows you how to access Galaxy S8 settings in 4 different ways, how to use Galaxy S8 Settings and the relationship between Galaxy S8 quick settings and Galaxy S8 settings.
Galaxy S8 and S8+ have so many features and there are so many customization possibilities.
So, you need to use Galaxy S8 settings to change and settings and customize the phone to meet your needs.
Galaxy S8 Settings may have two interconnected meanings:
Actually, in all Android phones, there is a system app named Settings.
Galaxy S8 (and S8+) is not an exception.
Inside the Galaxy S8 Settings app, you can then find all entries of Galaxy S8 settings.
Because Galaxy S8 Settings are used very frequently, Samsung made it is very easy to access them with different methods.
Method 1: use settings (gear) icon in notification panel
As shown in the screenshot below, you can find the gear icon (settings icon) in notification panel.
You can access notification panel in Galaxy S8 and S8+ by swiping down from the status bar.
Tap the icon to open Galaxy S8 settings.
Method 2: use settings (gear) icon in quick settings panel
You can find the same gear icon in Galaxy S8 quick settings panel as shown below.
To access quick settings panel, you can swipe down from status bar with two fingers, or swipe down twice (with one finger) from the status bar.
Tap the gear (settings) icon to open Galaxy S8 settings.
Method 3: Use app icon in Galaxy S8 Home screen
You can add Settings app into Galaxy S8 Home screen.
Then as shown in the screen above, you can tap Settings app icon to access Galaxy S8 settings.
Method 4: Use app icon in Galaxy S8 Apps screen
Of course, you can always find the Settings app in Galaxy S8 app screen unless you hide Galaxy S8 apps screen.
You cannot uninstall this app.
To access Galaxy S8 settings, you can tap the app icon in the apps screen, just like in Home screen.
Different Android vendors offer different designs for the settings page. The design of Galaxy S8 settings are simple and intuitive compared to that in previous generations of Galaxy devices.
All entries in settings are categorized into one of the 17 categories (sections) as shown in the screenshots below.
1. Connections
You can find all “connection” related settings: WiFi, Bluetooth, mobile (SIM card), GPS and NFC.
In addition, most network related settings, for example wireless printing, screen mirroring, VPN, download booster, are also under this category.
2. Sounds and vibration
If you need change the ringtones, notification tones, and audio settings, you should check this category.
Sometimes, you may want to disable annoying hepatic feedback, or other tap sounds, you should check here first.
Or if you want to silence Galaxy S8 with Do Not Disturb, you need head to this section.
In addition, Samsung allows you to customize sound quality and sound effects in Galaxy S8 and S8+. You can also enable UHQ upscaler and surround sound in Galaxy S8 and S8+ as well.
3. Notifications
You can enable, disable and customize app notifications for all apps in Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+.
Notification tone settings are under sounds and vibration as mentioned above.
4. Display
You can control and customize the display in Galaxy S8 and S8+ in this category.
Such controls include:
5. Wallpapers and themes
Wallpapers and themes actually are a shortcut to Galaxy S8 Themes.
6. Advanced features
Samsung added various “smart” features to Galaxy devices.
In Galaxy S8 settings, Samsung put most of them into advanced features.
The following features can be found in Galaxy S8 advanced features settings:
7. Device maintenance
You can use this Galaxy S8 setting to manage and optimize battery usage, memory usage, storage and security. It also allows you to stop background apps, and customize various performance modes.
Please read this guide on how to use Galaxy S8 device maintenance.
8. Apps
In all Android phones, there is an application manager, which can be found in previous generations of Galaxy devices,
In Galaxy S8 settings, Samsung simply renamed application manager as Apps.
Galaxy S8 application manager allows you to manage all apps installed on the phone. You can uninstall or disable an app, force stop a running app, check resources usage (RAM, battery, storage) of all apps, manage app permissions and notifications. You can also set default apps as well.
9. Lock screen and security
Most of security related options of Galaxy S8 settings can be found in lock screen and security section.
In this section, you can:
10. Cloud and accounts
In Galaxy S8 and S8+, Samsung offers free 5GB cloud storage (Samsung cloud) for you to back up your data on the phone. You can check the cloud usage and backup status here.
In addition to Samsung cloud, you can also edit your Samsung account info, check all accounts (Google, Facebook, Email, Microsoft, Samsung…) used in Galaxy S8 and S8+.
You can also back up Galaxy S8 and S8+ here, or restore backups.
A shortcut to smartswitch can also be found in this category.
11. Google
Google settings is now integrated in Galaxy S8 settings. This is consistent with all other Android phones.
12. Accessibility
You should not change the default accessibility settings unless you know you need any of them. Some Galaxy S8 accessibility settings may be not intuitive.
In Galaxy S8 settings, the accessibility section includes: vision, hearing, dexterity and interaction, text-to-speech, direction lock, direct access, notification reminder, single tap mode, import and export accessibility settings.
You need to read carefully before enabling any of them.
13. General management
In General Management section, you can:
14. Software update
You can check software udpate for Galaxy S8 and S8+ in this section.
You can also schedule software updates so that you can use the phone without interruptions.
15. User manual
In some regions, this is a shortcut to the HTML version of Galaxy S8 (S8+) user manual.
16. About phone
Some useful information, e.g., software version, IMEI information, network and SIM card status can be found in this part of Galaxy S8 settings.
17. Developer options
By default, Galaxy S8 developer options are hidden. You can unhide it by tapping the build number 7 times consecutively.
As explained above, there are so many entries in Galaxy S8 settings.
So, in Android phones, by default, there is a quick settings panel. Most frequently used settings are put into this panel.
In Galaxy S8 quick settings panel, most of the buttons allow you to toggle on or toggle off the corresponding features without opening Galaxy S8 Settings. You can tap and hold the button to access the detailed settings page in Galaxy S8 settings.
You may check this guide on how to use quick settings panel (and quick settings bar) in Galaxy S8 and S8+.
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Why is accessories not in my settings at all? I've checked everywhere including advanced features.
It appears only after you use some of Samsung branded accessories including wireless charging pad, led cover or clear view cover.
Is your Samsung accessory recognized by the phone?