Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ has been rolled out since December 2018.
More and more Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners are enjoying the new features of Android Pie update. Samsung also updated the official user guide with Android Pie update.
Android Pie (Android 9) is a major update for Android. There are many new features in Android Pie.
On top of the standard Android Pie features, Samsung also updated the UI for Galaxy S9 and S9+ to One UI.
So, many Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners sometimes get confused on how to use the new features in Android Pie (Android 9) update for Galaxy S9 and S9+.
A series of guides on new features of Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ have been prepared and tested since December 2018.
Now, we are releasing these Android Pie guides for Galaxy S9 and S9+ here.
This is a live post. A new guide is released only after it passes all our testing and verifications. We will update this post once a new guide is released.
Here is the list of released or coming-soon guides on the new features of Android Pie (Android 9) update for Galaxy S9 and S9+.
If you cannot find the Android Pie guides you need, or if you have any questions on Android Pie features on Galaxy S9 and S9+, please let us know them in the comment box.
We will try to release the guide earlier, and the community will help you get the answer or solution.
1. Top 9 new features of Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+
As the first major update of Galaxy S9 and S9+, Android Pie (Android 9) update brings not only Android Pie features to Galaxy S9 and S9+ but also a totally new UI (One UI).
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the top 9 most useful new features of Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ including One UI, night mode, lift to wake, floating keyboard, lock home screen layout, lockdown mode, new camera app, navigation gestures, and adaptive battery
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2. The official Galaxy S9 and S9+ user guides with Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+
You can read online or download the official user manuals for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus with Android Pie update in your local language for your Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.
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3. How to update Galaxy S9 or S9+ to Android Pie?
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains why and how to update Galaxy S9 or S9+ to Android Pie, and answers some questions you may have on Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+.
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4. How to use the new navigation gestures in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
In Android update for Galaxy S9 and S9+, Samsung did not implement the stock Android Pie navigation gestures. Instead, they added their own new navigation gestures as one of the new features in the One UI.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the details of the new navigation gestures in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+, the difference between the Android Pie navigation gestures and the full-screen navigation gestures in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+, and show you how to enable and use them.
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5. How to use Android Pie lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
You can use Android Pie lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie (Android 9) update to temporally disable biometric unlock and smart lock. PIN or password will be required to unlock the phones.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains everything you need to know about the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update and shows you how to use it.
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6. How to use the night mode in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
In Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+, you can use the night mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ to get the dark (black) theme at any time (not only in the night).
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the details of the night mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update, and how to use the night mode so that you can enjoy the phone in all situations.
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7. How to use the lift to wake feature in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
The lift to wake feature on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update lets the phone be ready when you want to use it.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the details of the lift to wake feature on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update and shows you how to enable and use it on Galaxy S9 and S9+.
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8. How to use the new always-on display in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
9. How to manage app notifications in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
10. How to use the floating keyboard in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
The floating keyboard on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update works on all apps, once enabled.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains how to enable, use, and customize the floating keyboard on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update.
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11. How to resize the Samsung keyboard and adjust the transparency in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
12. How to use the new camera app in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
Although some Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners may prefer the old camera app, the updated camera app in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 does introduce some new features (ported from Galaxy Note 9 mainly).
This Galaxy S9 Android Pire update guide explains the new features of the updated camera app in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+, and how to use the new camera app.
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13. How to use scene optimizer in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
14. How to use the new Recent/Overview screen in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
Samsung revamped the Recents screen in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ to align some features with the stock Android Pie.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the new features in the Recents screen in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, how to use the new Recents screen gestures, how to dismiss individual app from the Recents screen, and how to disable suggested apps in the Recents screen.
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15. How to launch apps in split-screen view and pop-up view in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
16. How to lock Galaxy S9 Home screen layout in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ allows you to lock Galaxy S9 home screen layout so that you will not lose you customization due to accidental touches.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide shows you how to lock Galaxy S9 home screen layout on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update, and what the caveats are if you lock Galaxy S9 home screen layout.
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17. How to use the rotation toggle to change and lock screen orientation in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus?
After updating Galaxy S9 or S9+ to Android Pie, you can use the new rotation toggle to change screen orientation on-the-fly when auto-rotate is turned off. You can even lock the screen orientation to landscape mode with the rotation toggle (aka orientation lock).
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the functions of the rotation toggle, and how to use it to change and lock the screen orientation on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update.
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18. How to remap Bixby button on Galaxy S9 and S9+ after updating to Android Pie?
After the February update of Bixby (version 2.1.04.18), you can now remap Bixby button to an app or a Bixby quick command.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains the new features of Bixby in Android Pie update, and how to remap the Bixby button to other apps or a quick command.
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19. How to use Bixby quick commands on Galaxy S9, S9+, S8, S8+, Note 8, and Note 9 with the Android Pie update?
Bixby quick commands allow you to use your own phrases to execute a set of commands (tasks) defined by you. No other voice assistant systems have this feature yet.
This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update explains everything you need to know about Bixby quick commands and shows you how to create, modify and use Bixby quick commands on Galaxy S9 and S9+.
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Do you have any questions on Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
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For the user guide for new features of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, please check Galaxy S9 new features guides page.
For using Galaxy S9 and S9+, please check Galaxy S9 how-to guides page.
For using Galaxy S9 camera, please check Galaxy S9 camera guides page.
For accessories for Galaxy S9 and S9+, please check Galaxy S9 accessories guides page.
For official Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ user manuals in your language, you may check this page (if your Galaxy S9 or S9+ is running Android Oreo), or this page (if your Galaxy S9 and S9+ has got the Android Pie update).
This post was last modified on September 8, 2019 2:57 pm
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I used to be able to change the performance mode to 'game mode', which comes with the function to enabke screen recording. I realised game mode can no longer be found and i couldnt be sure if screen recording function has been removed as well.
It should be Game Launcher. The video recording feature is still there. If you launch the game from the Game launcher, you will get an icon on the bottom right. Tap the icon to see the options.
Please note, some game tools (e.g., game tuner) were not supported in Android Pie. Most of the functions were integrated into the Game Launcher. The Game Tuner will be available again in Android Q.