Samsung phones: 6 tips that will… make your life easier!

Do you own one of Samsung's mobile phones? Then you're sure to know all its features inside out!

Or do you? This article will help you discover lesser-known features of these devices and make the most of them.

Use an audio file as your ringtone

All Samsung phones come with pre-installed ringtones so you can choose one that suits you. But if you want a distinctive ringtone for your mobile phone, you can easily customise it to suit your preferences.

So, if you want your phone to ring with your favourite song, open Settings and select ‘Sounds and vibration’. Then tap Ringtone and select Add. Choose the music file you have saved on your phone.

If you want some of your contacts to have a different ringtone, all you need to do is select the contacts you want, tap Edit and choose a ringtone other than the default.

Apps freezing?

Does your phone freeze while you're using an app and return you to the home screen? This usually happens when your WiFi or mobile data connection is slow or unstable, causing apps to malfunction. However, it can also happen if you don't have enough storage space on your device.

In any case, check that your device's software and the relevant apps have been updated to the latest version. If the problem persists, try temporarily turning off your WiFi or mobile data, or use a different network connection if the app keeps crashing and won't run.

To be on the safe side, also delete any unnecessary app data stored on your device. To delete unwanted app data and clear the cache, go to Settings, select an app and choose Clear data or Clear cache.

Take a screenshot

The easiest way to take a screenshot is to press the volume down and power buttons at the same time.

This will instantly capture an image of your entire screen, which you can send to a friend through any messaging app.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with an S Pen, which you can use to tap ‘Smart select’ in the menu that appears on screen. You can then draw an outline around the area you want to capture, which is saved as a screenshot.

Samsung's S series phones offer another method: a touch gesture that you need to enable by opening the Settings app and searching for ‘Palm swipe’.

Find your device

Have you put your device down somewhere and can't remember where? Samsung smartphones have a ‘Find My Mobile’ feature, giving you access to your device's location even when it is offline.

Through the app, you can back up your data to Samsung Cloud, block access to Samsung Pay and even control your phone remotely.

To use the ‘Find My Mobile’ service, set up your Samsung Account on your device. Enable Location in Settings.

If your device is nearby, its ringtone will sound for 1 minute at maximum volume to help you find it.

Turn your device into a hotspot

Want to connect your mobile phone to your tablet or TV so all your devices can access the internet? To turn your device into a hotspot using its mobile data connection, you first need to enable Mobile data.

Then follow the steps below to enable Mobile Hotspot on your device.

In ‘Settings’, select ‘Mobile Hotspot and Tethering’, then ‘Mobile Hotspot’. Share the password with the device or devices you want to connect.

Charging problems?

If your phone's battery runs out very quickly, there are several possible reasons for the charging problem.

First, check the charging cable or plug. Make sure you are using the original charger for your Samsung phone.

Also check the charging port for dirt and dust. In any case, check whether a software update is needed.