Samsung Galaxy Guides
Simple, step-by-step answers for your Samsung Galaxy, with real screenshots and the exact One UI version.
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View all topicsTroubleshooting49 guides›Privacy & Security8 guides›Browser & the web7 guides›Camera, Photos & Screenshots9 guides›Apps17 guides›Display & Accessibility12 guides›Wi-Fi & Connections6 guides›Keyboard & Typing3 guides›Notifications & Focus7 guides›Battery, Storage & Updates15 guides›Buttons & Gestures3 guides›More settings44 guides›
Fix a Samsung Galaxy problem
Quick solutions for the most common issues.
- "Camera failed" on a Samsung Galaxy›
- "Download pending" in Google Play›
- "Google keeps stopping" on a Samsung Galaxy›
- Android Auto not working on a Samsung Galaxy›
- No sound on a Samsung Galaxy phone›
- Quick Share not working on a Samsung Galaxy›
- Samsung Do not disturb turning on or off by itself›
- Samsung Galaxy Wi-Fi turning on by itself›

What's new in One UI 8.5?
Samsung moved, renamed or changed several familiar settings.
How to show battery percentage on a Samsung Galaxy (One UI 8.5)The battery percentage switch is gone; the number sits in the icon
How to reset network settings on a Samsung Galaxy phoneNetwork reset is now two resets: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and mobile
Samsung Galaxy screen won't rotate? 5 fixesAuto rotate has separate switches for Home, Lock and call screens
Samsung lock screen notifications gone on One UI 8.5? FixLock screen notifications moved to a link at the bottom of Lock screen and AODLatest Samsung Galaxy guides
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What is RAM Plus on a Samsung Galaxy, and should you turn it off?One UI 8.5 3 steps
YouTube not working on Android? What to checkOne UI 8.5 4 steps
Samsung Weather showing the wrong location? How to fix itOne UI 8.5 5 stepsBrowse by One UI versionEvery Samsung Galaxy guide here shows One UI 8.5. Older versions get their own pages when we have real screenshots of them.
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Troubleshooting
49 guides- Samsung Galaxy battery draining fast? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy mobile data not working? 7 fixes
- Samsung Galaxy notifications not showing? 5 settings to check ▶ Video
- No sound on a Samsung Galaxy phone? 7 things to check ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting? 6 things to check
- Samsung Galaxy not ringing? 7 things to check ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy alarm not going off? 6 things to check ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy keeps restarting? 7 things to check ▶ Video
- "Connected, no internet" on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixes
- "Download pending" in Google Play? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy touchscreen not responding? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy screen brightness keeps changing? 5 causes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth not connecting? 6 fixes
- Samsung Galaxy location not accurate? 5 settings to check ▶ Video
- Texts not sending on a Samsung Galaxy (Google Messages)? 5 fixes
- "Google keeps stopping" on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy won't charge to 100%? Battery protection explained ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy overheating? 7 things to check ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy screen won't rotate? 5 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Keyboard lagging? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy not vibrating? 6 things to check ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy microphone not working? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- "Camera failed" on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy says "No service"? 6 fixes
- Samsung screen recording has no sound? How to fix it ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy notifications delayed? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy hotspot not working? 6 fixes
- Where is Customization Service on One UI 8.5? ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy charging slowly? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy running slow? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Android Auto not working on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy volume too low? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Emergency SOS calling by accident? What to check
- Quick Share not working on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixes ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy screen turned black and white? How to fix it ▶ Video
- Samsung Galaxy can't send picture messages (MMS)? Fixes
- Samsung Galaxy Wi-Fi turning on by itself? What to check ▶ Video
- Samsung lock screen notifications gone on One UI 8.5? Fix
- Samsung Do not disturb turning on or off by itself? What to check ▶ Video
- Pop-up ads on a Samsung Galaxy? How to stop them
- NFC or tap to pay not working on a Samsung Galaxy: fixes
- Samsung Galaxy showing the wrong time or date: fix
- Gmail not getting new emails on Android? What to check
- Can you make Gmail filters in the Android app? What to do instead
- Samsung Weather showing the wrong location? How to fix it
- Google Maps showing the wrong location on Android? How to fix it
- Google Maps keeps stopping or won't load on Android: what to check
- YouTube not working on Android? What to check
- What is RAM Plus on a Samsung Galaxy, and should you turn it off?
Privacy & Security
8 guides- How to turn on Auto Blocker on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to hide apps on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to block numbers and spam calls on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to change the lock screen shortcuts on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to check a Samsung Galaxy for harmful apps with Play Protect
- How to change an app's location permission on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to stop Chrome offering to save passwords on Android
- How to set or change the screen lock on an Android phone
Browser & the web
7 guides- Samsung Internet is now Samsung Browser: where things moved ▶ Video
- How to translate a web page in Chrome on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to clear cookies for one website in Chrome on Android
- How to stop website notifications in Chrome on Android
- How to reopen closed tabs in Chrome on Android
- How to find downloads in Chrome on Android
- How to change the homepage in Chrome on Android
Camera, Photos & Screenshots
9 guides- How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to record your screen on a Samsung Galaxy
- Samsung Galaxy photos blurry or out of focus: fixes
- How to add a watermark to photos on a Samsung Galaxy camera
- How to trim a video on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to see when and where a photo was taken on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to resize a photo on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to make a GIF from photos on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to change the default video quality in YouTube on Android
Apps
17 guides- How to change default apps on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to use Maintenance mode on a Samsung Galaxy before a repair
- How to record a phone call on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to clear an app's cache on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to turn on Developer options on a Samsung Galaxy
- Google Calendar events not showing in Samsung Calendar: how to sync
- How to move phone contacts to your Google account on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to add and resize widgets on a Samsung Galaxy home screen
- How to add medical info and emergency contacts on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to export contacts on a Samsung Galaxy (to a file or the SIM)
- How to turn off Google Maps notifications on Android
- How to avoid tolls, highways or ferries in Google Maps on Android
- How to change the voice or mute voice navigation in Google Maps on Android
- How to measure distance in Google Maps on Android ▶ Video
- How to add a stop to a route in Google Maps on Android ▶ Video
- How to turn on dark mode in Google Maps on Android
- How to report a closed business or wrong place in Google Maps on Android
Display & Accessibility
12 guides- How to turn on dark mode on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to change the screen timeout on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to make text bigger on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to turn on Eye comfort shield on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to turn Always On Display on or off on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to use Extra dim on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to change the refresh rate on a Samsung Galaxy phone ▶ Video
- How to customise the Always On Display on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to turn on Live Caption on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to zoom in on a Samsung Galaxy screen with Magnification
- How to switch audio between speaker, headphones and TV on a Samsung Galaxy (Media output)
- How to turn on captions and change caption size in YouTube on Android
Wi-Fi & Connections
6 guides- How to reset network settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to turn on Wi-Fi Calling on a Samsung Galaxy ▶ Video
- How to make Google Play update apps only on Wi-Fi ▶ Video
- How to add an eSIM on a Samsung Galaxy
- Bluetooth audio cutting out or stuttering on a Samsung Galaxy: fixes
- How to turn 5G on or off on a Samsung Galaxy (network mode)
Keyboard & Typing
3 guidesNotifications & Focus
7 guides- How to turn on Bedtime mode on Android
- How to use Do not disturb on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to see notification history on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to combine the Samsung notification and quick panels
- How to check screen time on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to set a custom ringtone or notification sound on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to turn on flash notifications on a Samsung Galaxy
Battery, Storage & Updates
15 guides- How to back up an Android phone to your Google Account
- How to limit charging to 80% on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to turn on Power saving on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to check and free up storage on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to check the One UI and Android version on a Samsung Galaxy phone ▶ Video
- How to put apps to sleep on a Samsung Galaxy phone
- How to check battery health on a Samsung Galaxy phone ▶ Video
- How to show battery percentage on a Samsung Galaxy (One UI 8.5)
- How to use Sleep mode on a Samsung Galaxy (Modes and Routines)
- How to check for and schedule software updates on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to factory reset a Samsung Galaxy (and what to do first)
- How to turn on fast charging on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to update apps on a Samsung Galaxy
- Gmail storage full on Android: how to find big emails
- How to set a sleep timer in YouTube on Android ▶ Video
Buttons & Gestures
3 guidesMore settings
44 guides- How to add a second user or a guest on Android
- How to edit the quick panel buttons on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to turn off Bixby on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to disable preinstalled apps on a Samsung Galaxy
- Why calls go straight to voicemail on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to reset or delete the advertising ID on a Samsung Galaxy
- Green dot on a Samsung Galaxy: what it means
- How to turn off the Google Discover page on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to archive unused apps on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to sort apps alphabetically on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to change Screen mode (Vivid or Natural) on a Samsung Galaxy ▶ Video
- How to turn off TalkBack on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to turn on Data saver on a Samsung Galaxy ▶ Video
- How to turn off Edge panels on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to change the font size on a Samsung Galaxy ▶ Video
- How to use one-handed mode on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to change the language of one app on a Samsung Galaxy
- Apps keep crashing or closing on a Samsung Galaxy: fixes
- Play Store not downloading apps on a Samsung Galaxy: fixes
- Samsung Galaxy says No SIM card: fixes
- Samsung phone not showing up on a computer: USB file transfer fixes
- How to find the IMEI, model and serial number on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to use Circle to Search on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to scan a QR code on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to hide albums in Samsung Gallery
- How to take a selfie by showing your palm on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to turn on call waiting and call forwarding on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to set a call background on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to create a routine in Modes and Routines on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to set an out-of-office reply in the Gmail app on Android
- How to recover deleted emails in the Gmail app on Android
- How to change your signature in the Gmail app on Android
- How to turn off smart features in the Gmail app on Android
- Samsung Galaxy status bar icons and what they mean (One UI 8.5)
- How to turn off autoplay in YouTube on Android
- How to pause YouTube watch and search history on Android
- How to change playback speed in YouTube on Android ▶ Video
- How to turn on Restricted Mode in YouTube on Android
- How to use Incognito mode in the YouTube app on Android
- How to switch to 3-button navigation on Android
- How to change the language of one app on Android
- What changed in One UI 8.5: 6 settings that moved or were renamed
- How to use split screen and pop-up view on a Samsung Galaxy
- How to play one app's sound on a different device on a Samsung Galaxy