the site has begun active testing of new flagship Samsung smartphones— Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. So as not to bore you with one great overview, we will break it down into several smaller ones. In the first part, we will focus on the most interesting software features of the devices.
Always On Display
An option where the current time, calendar or just a picture is constantly displayed on the screen. According to Samsung, in this mode, no more than 1% of the battery is wasted every hour.
Always On Display can be customized - choose one or another clock/calendar format, background image.
There really isn't much benefit to this option other than allowing you to quickly see the time, date, and charge percentage. You will also be shown the number of missed calls and unread SMS messages.
Unfortunately, on this moment There are no other notifications (for example, Skype or Facebook), but it is possible that the functionality will be expanded later.
Hyperlapse, or Time-lapse photography
IN Samsung Galaxy S7 is equipped with perhaps one of the best mobile cameras; we will have a separate article about its capabilities. For now, let's focus on an interesting shooting mode - Hyperlapse.
This is not something unique - both the iPhone and various Android applications can take a series of photos and then stitch them together into an accelerated video. Nevertheless, the option is cool, especially in a number of situations.
In short, in this mode, the Galaxy S7 takes a series of frames and then stitches them into one video, while smoothing out lens shake. In this case, you can select the Hyperlapse speed.
Rollers work best in fast motion, such as when driving a car. But you can just go through the editors:
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Game Launcher
One of the new and interesting “tricks” of gadgets. Game Launcher collects all games installed on your device in one place. But this is not what is convenient, but a set of options that can be activated during virtual entertainment.
For example, you can turn on power saving, turn off annoying notifications and even touch buttons (to avoid, for example, pressing "Back" during a heated battle).
Game Launcher can be activated during the game to take a screenshot of the current screen or record your playthrough (to do this, you need to click on the small shortcut in the corner of the screen).
As a bonus, statistics on the most popular games among Samsung smartphone owners and various game videos are available.
Quick Call
Samsung calls this option experimental. It is hidden deep in the settings - in “Additional functions - Galaxy Labs”.
You press for a couple of seconds Home button, then say the person's name from your address book, and the call begins.
In fairness, we note that you need to work hard for the challenge to go through in this way. Perhaps it was a matter of poor recognition of the Russian language, or perhaps it was my poor diction, but every time after the dictation the inscription “Incomprehensible” was displayed. Try again".
Smart Alert (smart notifications)
Since the Galaxy S III, Samsung flagships have used various “smart” options like Smart Stay (the screen does not go dark while you are looking at it). In the Galaxy S7 I would like to highlight another feature - Smart Alert.
You can activate the option in the settings menu " Additional functions"(in general, it is enabled by default). Now, when you pick up your smartphone from the table, you will be notified of missed messages/calls using a light short-term vibration.
However, it is possible that this option will drain battery power, so think about its real need.
Automatic restart
In the Backup and Reset settings there is an interesting option to automatically restart.
When this function is activated, the smartphone will periodically reboot into set time for “optimization of work”.
It is completely unclear what is hidden under this, but it is good that the reboot does not occur while the device is in use and with a SIM card protected by a PIN code.
Doorbell and crying baby detector
We left the strangest (but at the same time even useful) of the options we found so far “for a snack”. In settings " Special abilities- Hearing - Sound detectors" you can activate the baby monitor sensors and doorbell.
In this case, the smartphone will alert you if you do not hear the cry of a small child or the doorbell. For better recognition, the sound of your call must first be stored in the device’s memory.
In the next article we will talk about what conveniences (or inconveniences) the curved screen in the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge brings!
We reveal the best secret features hidden by Samsung in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, including tips and tricks to improve your time battery life, memory management, running two apps at once, and getting started with S7.
How to Place Shortcuts on Galaxy S7 Desktop
If you have a lot of favorite apps or widgets and want to fit more onto your home screen or S7 desktops, you can quickly and easily resize your screen grid. To do this, press and hold your finger on a spare spot on the desktop, and then tap the "Screen Grid" that appears.
The default is a 4×4 grid, allowing for a maximum of 16 application shortcuts on each desktop. Choose 5×5 instead and you can fit 25 shortcuts on your screen instead. Click "Apply" and you will have more space to fill.
How to free up space on your Galaxy S7
Have you downloaded a ton of apps or shot 4K video loops on your new S7 and have already run out of space? Then check out our quick and easy guide to managing storage on your S7, which also shows you how to quickly expand your available storage using a microSD card.
How to Increase Battery Life When Gaming on Galaxy S7
If your S7 or S7 Edge is running out of battery life but you're still desperate to beat your high score on Flappy Bird, try Game Launcher's power saving mode to save battery scum.
Open Game Launcher by tapping the app tray icon, then tap the power mode option below the list of available games. There are three selection methods. "Save Power" reduces the resolution of your game and also reduces the frame rate to 30FPS. Or, if you're almost completely out of juice, you can select the "Save" option maximum power", which further reduces the resolution. Once done, open the game via Game Launcher and your selected changes will take effect.
Find out more about this feature in our full Game Launcher review.
How to Record Your Gameplay on Galaxy S7 for Uploading to YouTube
Game Launcher can also be used to record any games you play on the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, complete with video commentary from yourself - great news if you're doing Let's Play vids. Just check out our Samsung Game Features Launcher for more information.
How to Use Two Apps Simultaneously on Galaxy S7
If you want to watch a little YouTube while you check your emails, or do some necessary research online when editing your documents, then multitasking mode with two Galaxy screens S7 will become your best friend.
Just tap the Recent Apps button below the Galaxy S7 display and you'll notice that many of your open applications there is an icon that looks like two rectangles to the left of the cross that covers them. Tap this icon in one of the apps you want to multitask with, and it will appear to fill half the S7's screen. At the bottom you will see another list of applications. Pop one out and it will open in the bottom half.
You can resize windows by dragging the white circle up and down between two applications.
How to copy music to Galaxy S7
Keen to transfer your ringtones to your new Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge from your computer, Mac or iTunes? Check out our complete guide for copying music to S7.
How to get rid of Samsung Upday news widget on Galaxy S7
The Top of the Day news widget that appears when you scroll straight from the Galaxy S7's homescreen is really quite rubbish, but luckily it's also easy to disable.
Just find an empty space on your desktop and press and hold your finger on it. The desktop will shrink and you'll find yourself in edit mode, where you can add widgets and app shortcuts or change the S7 wallpaper, for example.
Mark straight until you see the "Back to Top" page. You'll notice a switch at the top that simply reads "Upday". Tap this and the Back to Top page will disappear. Work is done.
How to Set Up or Turn Off Samsung Always On Display on Galaxy S7
Another Samsung feature in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge is always-on display. This is useful in theory, allowing you to quickly check the time and any pending notifications without powering up the display, thereby preserving battery life. However, the lack of notifications from any non-Samsung apps means you won't be alerted to any pending Gmail or WhatsApp messages, for example.
Since you'll be constantly rotating the screen anyway, you might want to turn off Always On mode to save some battery. To do this, simply remove the notifications tab by dragging your finger from the top of the screen. Then repeat the motion to pull out all your power options. Click the Always On icon and the Always On mode will be disabled.
If you want to keep the Always On display but want to change it appearance, go to settings and then display. Here you will find the Always On Display option. Give this tap and you can change whether to show the time, calendar, or a pre-selected image (you have a choice of three).
How to disable Quick Charge on Galaxy S7 to prevent overheating and battery damage
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge support Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging, which means S7 phones charge faster when using Samsung's cable and plug. However, if you usually charge your phone overnight, we recommend turning off fast charge to avoid possible problems with overheating or long-term battery damage.
To turn off adaptive fast charging, go to the S7's settings menu, then tap the Battery section and scroll down. You'll find the "Fast Charging Cable" setting at the bottom. This is on by default, so tap it once to turn it off.
Master the Galaxy S7 camera modes with our complete guide
We really like the 7MP camera on the Galaxy S7 and S12 Edge, but there are a ton of bonus cameras and video modes, and it's hard to know what they do and when to use them. That's why we've created a guide to the biggest modes on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
How to Use and Disable Samsung Gesture Features on Galaxy S7
Switch to Galaxy settings S7 and go to Advanced Features. Here you'll find toggles for all the infamous Samsung gestures that are still alive and kicking the S7 (and enabled by default).
So, for example, you can take a screenshot by swiping the edge of your hand from right to left across the screen. You can also call a contact by holding the S7 up on your ear, entering the contact details on the screen. More usefully, you can mute your calls by flipping the phone to your screen.
How to Remove Samsung's Good Lock Launcher on Galaxy S7
Samsung released an update in early October 2016 that included a new in-house launch brand called Good Lock. This dramatically changes the way the Galaxy S7's lock screen, notification drawer, and multitasking features are displayed and behave.
Some may appreciate the sheer amount of new customization options it brings to the user, but if, like many S7 owners, it's just another app you didn't ask for, you might want to know how to uninstall it and it's not immediately obvious.
Because it doesn't come from Google Play Store, and there's no option to remove it from the Galaxy Apps store or other apps (by clicking "edit" and then clicking the "-" icon from your app tray), you may find yourself at a loss.
To remove Good Lock (though you're more accurately removing all updates and disabling it), open the app tray and look for the Good Lock app. Open the app and instead of going directly to the profile settings menu, scroll to the bottom of the list and click Delete. You'll then be asked to confirm (just click OK) before the S7 restarts and everything goes back to how it was. Then you can once again, breathe easy.
How to Enable/Disable App Tray on Galaxy S7
By default, Samsung's UI mirrors stock Android in that it keeps every app installed on your phone tucked into the app tray. If you want to connect one to one of your home screens, it's simply a case of tapping and holding the app, then dragging and releasing your finger when you're happy with the placement.
If you'd rather have all the apps you've already installed in live on the desktop, and completely cut out the application tray, you also have the option if you dive deep into the settings.
Open the settings menu, go to "Advanced features", scroll down to "Galaxy Labs" and under "Show all apps on home screen" turn on the toggle to disable the app drawer or turn it off to turn it back on.
How to enable/disable speed dial on Galaxy S7
Speed dial allows you to place a call by simply pressing the home button, entering the name of the contact you want to call. Just like turning the app tray on and off, you can find the toggle to activate/deactivate speed dial by going to Settings, Advanced features, Galaxy Labs.
Video: Samsung's best hidden features in S7 and S7 Edge
Check out all these Galaxy S7 tips and tricks in our video below:
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New generation of flagships Samsung is doomed to success. Galaxy S6, introduced exactly a year ago, received the most bright design of the smartphones in this line, but it was received rather coldly due to the general saturation of the market, as well as due to the company making some unpopular decisions. For example, the 2015 flagships lost a removable battery and a microSD slot. The huge demand for the Galaxy S6 Edge caught Samsung by surprise, and the company was unable to provide consumers with the required number of units of devices.
This year, however, the company intends to ensure that its new generation of flagships gets the success it deserves. It focused its efforts on the most important aspects of current smartphones - camera performance in low light conditions, battery life and durability, and at the same time brought back the microSD slot for expanding the internal memory.
We'll now put together a list of all the important, new features you'll encounter in the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
1. Dual Pixel Camera
New smartphones deserve new cameras, right? The newly minted 12-megapixel module found in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is a clear signal that Samsung is leaving the megapixel race that it started with other smartphone manufacturers. The pixel size is 1.4 microns, which will allow them to collect 95% more photons than cameras installed on their predecessors, significantly improving the quality of images in low light conditions. Moreover, the new sensor uses new technology Dual Pixel for faster and more accurate autofocus.2. New generation mobile processors
Most countries in the world, including Russia, will receive the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge with an Exynos 8890 processor on board. The US and a few other markets will get flagship models with the Snapdragon 820. Regardless of which option you buy, it's the best the manufacturers have to offer. Both chipsets are characterized high performance, excellent energy efficiency and, of course, provide many additional functions.
3. 4GB DDR4 RAM
Taking an example from Galaxy Note 5, Samsung introduced the first models of the flagship Galaxy S line with 4 GB random access memory DDR4.
I note that your old laptop may have the same amount of RAM, but you shouldn’t be upset about it. Using advanced technologies in production, the new type of memory demonstrates excellent performance. Applications loaded into this memory open instantly. Rest assured that both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are up to the task.
4. More convenient to use, waterproof
Unlike the Galaxy S6, the 2016 flagships received a cover curved at the edges for a more comfortable hand grip. It's also not every day you see a rugged, beautiful, and fully waterproof flagship. In fact, only the Sony Xperia line of devices comes to mind, but Samsung has managed to create a phone with a premium design and impressive specifications. New episode The company's devices can be placed at a depth of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes without damaging the internal components. This find is for those who, for example, shoot in pools or just near the water.5. Samsung Smart Switch with USB connector available out of the box
The South Korean company has made the process of switching from an old device to a new one extremely simple, regardless of whether you use iOS, Windows or Android. While Smart Switch capabilities have been available to us since the Galaxy S6, Samsung is bundling the recently announced Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge with a USB connector to directly transfer your contacts, message history, app and game settings to new smartphone.
6. More capacious batteries
Samsung has optimized the power consumption of its in-house screens and processors to perfectly match the battery capacity of its mid- and high-end phones. And this trend has already brought some impressive battery life results from the new generation of Galaxy A devices.
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge will be no exception. Their batteries with a capacity of 3000 mAh and 3600 mAh, respectively, can provide about two days of battery life.
7. Android Marshmallow with updated Edge panels interface
So far the only way to get latest version Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is available for purchase on the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge. The 2016 Galaxy A series smartphones are powered by Lollipop, while last year's flagships are still waiting newest update.8. 4G LTE Cat.12
Last year's premium smartphones support LTE Cat. 9 with transfer speeds up to 450 Mb/s, while their successors are LTE Cat.12. The new radio module built into the Exynos 8890 processor is capable of providing download speeds of up to 600 Mb/s.
9. Always-on display feature
Both Samsung flagship Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge received Quad HD Super AMOLED screens with the so-called “Always-on Display” function. It allows you to quickly look at important information such as the current date and time, calendar or notifications without waking up the device. The always-on display feature can be turned off completely, and it turns off automatically when the phone is placed in your pocket.
10. Vulcan technology and gaming tools
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge received support for the new Vulcan API to improve the gaming experience. Samsung, moreover, presented several of its own solutions that should attract players. Game Launcher is an add-on that allows you to manage your energy consumption and notifications. Additionally, users will be able to record and share their gaming experiences with others. Vulcan technology provides best performance for games with lower battery consumption.
11. Liquid cooling
We first learned about this from rumors. At the last presentation, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge actually received liquid cooling. This means that inside both smartphones, coolant circulates through the tubes, which lowers the temperature of both the main processor and the graphics processor. The photo below shows the elements of this system.
12. microSD support
The 2015 flagships, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, were criticized for lacking a storage microSD cards. This year, the Korean manufacturer seems to have listened to consumers. After all, Samsung smartphones were popular because they boasted removable batteries and expandable onboard storage, and last year the company ditched both features.
Let's face it - in the era of 4K video and other media content that weighs enormously, you can't always rely on cloud storage. MicroSD memory cards, moreover, are much cheaper, and the information on them is available at any time.
The latest version of its flagship smartphone Galaxy S7 and its “curved” Galaxy modifications S7 edge. Currently, the devices are the most advanced in the company’s line, so many resources compare them with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
The seventh version of Samsung's flagship smartphone is presented in two versions - the standard Galaxy S7 has a 5.1-inch screen, and the Galaxy S7 Edge has a 5.5-inch screen. Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge run Android 6.0 Marshmallow
The BGR resource listed the features of the Galaxy S7 that are missing from Apple’s top smartphones. Among them there are some that are quite useful in real life, and some that are absolutely unnecessary functions. More on this later in the MacDigger article.
1. High-resolution AMOLED displays
We can talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AMOLED and LCD for a long time. If we leave aside the technology itself and consider other display parameters, here Samsung devices are ahead. The IPS LCD display of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s has a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi), while the iPhone 6s Plus has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi). While the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge screens are made using Super AMOLED technology and boast higher resolution and pixel density per inch – 2560 × 1440 pixels, 577 and 550 ppi.
2.Always-On Display function
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge received new feature Always-On Display. Its essence lies in the fact that the time, date, calendar, battery charging time, etc. are always displayed on the screen when locked. Tellingly, Always-On Display could become a feature of all South Korean smartphones with Super AMOLED displays, but will only become a feature of new flagships. No other models will receive this, not even the top models of the previous generation.
3.Protection from water and dust
The seventh generation of smartphones in the Galaxy S7 line has returned to its roots: just like the Galaxy S5, the new product has protection against moisture and dust, which, for example, flagships can boast Sony smartphones. The degree of protection according to the international classification is IP68. This means that the Korean is completely protected from dust and can be immersed in water to a depth of 1 m without consequences. Thanks to this, the device can be safely taken with you on vacation and not be afraid of rainy weather.
4. MicroSD card slot
Just like the Galaxy S5, the “seven” supports Micro SD memory cards, which simplifies the exchange of phone data with a computer, making it faster and more productive. In addition, if necessary, the available gigabyte capacity can be easily expanded, opening up more possibilities for storing the necessary information. The stated maximum capacity of cards is 200 GB. Later, support for 2 TB memory cards may appear, there is no reason not to do this, there are no technical restrictions.
5. Double the RAM
The Galaxy S7 boasts 4GB of RAM. iPhone 6s uses half the RAM. But in order to draw conclusions about performance, it is necessary to wait for practical experiments. iPhone 6s Plus with 2 GB RAM with 4 GB RAM in a performance test.
6. Best aperture setting
The resolution of the main cameras of smartphones is 12 megapixels. According to this parameter, the flagships of Apple and Samsung are on the same level. But the camera aperture of the iPhone 6s/6s Plus is ƒ/2.2, and the Galaxy S7/S7 edge is ƒ/1.7. The diameter of the aperture controls the amount of light entering the sensor.
7. More pixels
Talking about Galaxy camera S7, Samsung said the pixels in the sensor are 30% larger than those of the iPhone 6s Plus. The pixel size of Korean devices is 1.22 microns, and that of American devices is 1.4 microns.
8. Dual Pixel technology for fast autofocus
Samsung claims high autofocus accuracy, combined with high speed. The function is implemented using Dual Pixel technology, familiar, for example, from Canon cameras. It allows you to use every pixel of the sensor not only to obtain an image, but also for phase focusing. As a result, the shutter speed increased dramatically.
9. 24-megapixel matrix
The Galaxy S7 uses BRITECELL's own module for the first time. Physically, the matrix has a resolution of 24 megapixels, but at the output the image is formed as half as large, neighboring points are combined to increase the sharpness of the image. Nokia had something similar on Symbian when the company presented its photo flagship.
10. Liquid cooling
Samsung claims that the central processor of the Galaxy S7 is 30% more powerful than that of the Galaxy S6, and the graphics processor is almost 60% more powerful. To protect the devices from overheating, the company has added liquid cooling to them. The technology should prevent both the main CPU and GPUs from overheating.
11. More capacious battery
The increased size of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is also related to the battery capacity: in the first model it is 3000 mAh, in the second – 3600 mAh. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have the same parameters – 1715 and 2750 mAh. It is worth understanding, however, that the operating time of a device is always a combination of factors, in particular, software stability and optimization, quality of components, and screen power consumption. It is difficult and sometimes impossible to consider operating time in isolation from these parameters.
12.Support fast charging
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge supports technology fast charging. 10 minutes spent with your smartphone near the power adapter will provide up to 4 hours of battery life. According to the manufacturer, the technology works more efficiently than its predecessors.
13. Wireless charging
Samsung flagships supported wireless charging, using special two-channel technology. According to official information, it allows you to charge the device much faster. Moreover, the Galaxy S7 supports not only the widespread Qi protocol, but other standards for wireless energy transfer. This way, the user does not have to worry about charger compatibility.
14. Universal payment system
The technology built into the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge allows you to pay for goods by simply holding the gadget to the reader at the store checkout. Using the fingerprint sensor on the smartphone, payments will be authorized, as is implemented by Apple. But unlike Apple Pay, V payment system Samsung Pay in addition to NFC, MST technology is used - “magnetic secure transmission”, used by POS terminals to accept contactless payments with mobile devices without the need to make changes to software. Due to this, the possibilities for using Samsung Pay are much wider than those of Apple Pay. Over 30 million retail outlets around the world are available to service users.
15. Virtual reality support
Samsung is taking virtual reality seriously - and it's not just about Zuckerberg holding the Gear VR at the presentation. Galaxy smartphone S7 is initially created to work with a proprietary virtual reality helmet. The main goal of Gear VR is to allow the user to feel directly in the video while watching a 360-degree video. In some countries, users who pre-order new Samsung smartphones will receive a virtual reality headset as a gift. The Gear VR will retail separately for $99.
Samsung and operators mobile communications have already colluded to stock several distracting (and sometimes downright disgusting) apps and services new phone. No worries! You can get rid of most of them in a few clicks. To remove programs that can be uninstalled from the application manager, drag them onto the uninstall icon. Easily.
Remove clutter you don't need.
For those apps that can't be uninstalled, you can do the same, but instead of uninstalling, switch the icon at the top of the screen to the "Off" position. This disables the application so it will not work in background or appear in the applications folder. You can also save some time by going to the main application settings and scrolling full list applications to find the ones you want to disable. Click on any of them and then click the button Disable at the top of the screen. Now everything looks much neater there.
Setting up fingerprints
Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge have a fingerprint sensor built into the home button and you should take advantage of it. To add and manage your fingerprints, go to the “Lock screen and security” menu and open “Fingerprints”. When adding a new fingerprint, make sure to hold the phone naturally as you would when unlocking it and rotate your finger to capture all parts of it. You can choose to allow fingerprints to be used to verify your identity when making purchases from Samsung Pay, Google Play, and other services.
Setting up the application manager
Home screen from SamsungTouchWiz faster and a little more feature-rich this year, so much so that you'll actually want to use it. Firstly, it is convenient for setting up the application manager. The manager's default structure contains folders for specific applications on the first page, and then the rest in random order. Although this doesn't make the search much easier.
You can get rid of folders by clicking the button Change, and then tap the folder. This will put the application on the main list. Also experience the ease of creating your own folders or modifying existing ones using the editing interface. You can organize applications as you like, in edit mode, or just use A-Z button to sort everything alphabetically. New apps will always be added to the end of the app manager, which is quite counterintuitive if you prefer alphabetical order. You can fix this by pressing the button again A-Z time from time.
Disabling the information screen
Flipboard screen Briefing from Samsung probably the worst part of the home interface TouchWiz. It's slow and not particularly useful. In fact, some operators disable it by default. If your carrier is not one of them, you should disable it yourself. It's easy - use a long touch or zoom out gesture on the home screen to enter edit mode. Scroll to the left to Briefing and uncheck the box next to it.
Move apps using the top bar
When home screens are cluttered and you want to move apps, you usually have to remove objects to free up space to resize widgets or change icons. IN Galaxy S7 not this way. There's a handy Move Apps icon at the very top of the screen when you drag an app.
Just drop an app on it and you'll get a bar at the top of the screen where you can temporarily place icons while you reorganize your home screen. You can even scroll through it, so you can download as many icons as you need.
Moving and resizing home screens
As you start adding apps and widgets to your home screen, you may change your mind about where components should be placed. It's not easy to start from scratch though. You can simply move one of the home screen panels to a different location. Long press or pinch on the home screen to enter edit mode and then long press and drag to move the entire panel to a new location. If you need more space on your home screen, you can also do it from the edit mode. Click "Screen Grid" at the bottom and change the grid size to 4x5 or 5x5.
Always on screen setting
Samsung takes advantage of the AMOLED display in GS7 with a new, always-on display mode. Some carriers disable it by default, but you should try this. You'll find the Always On Screen menu in Display settings.
You can choose between a clock, a calendar, or just an image (which isn't very useful) to display on the screen while the phone is in sleep mode. There are also several different styles for each setting.
Video review of Samsung S7 Edge a year later:
Customize the Edge Ribbon (Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge only)
Ribbon Edge only available in phone version Edge(and this is obvious) and only when it is in sleep mode. It is activated by swiping back and forth along the edge, and a feed of news and information appears. Scrolling up and down moves between ribbon elements. This can be helpful, but only if you take a few minutes to make sure you're being shown the information you need.
You will find the ribbon options Edge in settings "screen" Edge". A few categories, such as notifications and Yahoo news, will likely be the default, but you can also enable stock reports, a pedometer, and even download some more feeds, such as news and an RSS reader from the Samsung app store. The order of the news feed can also be changed.
Customize the side edge (S7 Edge only)
If you purchased Edge option Galaxy S7, then you got several functions that are not available on the regular one. Probably the most useful of these would be the panel Edge. It's a small tab on the right edge of the screen. Swipe it and you'll be able to swipe through multiple screens of shortcuts and information, including a toolbar with a ruler. You can customize them by also clicking the settings icon in the bottom left corner.
The order of panels can be rearranged and you can disable those that are not needed. Several panels (such as application shortcuts) have additional settings that you have access to. App Store Samsung offers several panels that can be downloaded in addition to the included set.
If the sidebar is distracting, the only options are to move it to another part of the screen, reduce its size, or increase its transparency. These are all options.
Changing the display color mode
AMOLED panels Samsung have extremely realistic colors, but by default they may appear too bright for some people. You can adjust this by going into the display settings and changing the screen mode for different color gamuts and saturation. The phone supports adaptive, cinema, photo and basic screen modes. If you want the most accurate colors, use the Photo and Basic display modes. Photo mode uses the Adobe RGB gamut for a slightly brighter display than Basic, which uses sRGB. Cinema and Adaptive modes shift saturation slightly past "realistic" levels.
Use Pro camera mode
The camera's default mode can produce many great shots with its competent Auto mode, but you can achieve more by turning on the Pro mode. Just click the Mode button in the bottom left corner and select Pro. This will give you full control over focus, ISO, exposure and more. You can also set any of the settings to auto and change only some of them.
Besides this, don't forget to play around with RAW images. If this feature is enabled in settings, you will receive JPEG and uncompressed RAW file, which you can process in the Lightroom or Snapseed apps.
Take photos faster with Camera Quick Launch
Galaxy S7 has an amazing camera and you can turn it on super quickly just by double tapping the home button. Be aware that some carriers disable this by default. You can activate this feature in the camera settings in the “Quick Launch” section.
Stopping a Stretch with One Hand
Standard GS7 good enough for one-handed operation, but Edge by 5.5 inches, too big for this. Both devices have a useful mode function One hand, to keep items within reach, but it may be disabled by default.
To activate One-handed mode, talk to " Additional settings» in the main menu. One-handed mode should be at the very top. Once this is done, you can triple press the home button to launch One-handed mode. The screen will shrink down and move to the right, but you can move it to the left using the arrow button. You can also, if desired, install a standard keyboard to scroll through more than one side of this menu. This should all be within reach of your thumb.
Selfie lighting with flash
Some phones like Moto X Pure Edition have a front-facing selfie flash, but not Galaxy S7. Although it has an elegant alternative. When you turn on front camera, pay attention to the flash option in the settings panel. If you turn it on, the screen will glow white, just like when you take a photo. Because the Galaxy S7 has a very bright screen, this will be more than enough to compensate in a dark room.
Do more with Smart Capture
Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge have adopted a feature previously introduced in the Note 5 called Smart Capture. This is a set of features available after you take a screenshot. Three buttons appear at the bottom of the screen after taking a screenshot to provide quick access to more capturing, cropping and sharing.
The Capture More feature is great for scrolling through screenshots. The last two probably speak for themselves, but what about "Grab More"? Click this and the screen will scroll down and capture more on the page you are on. This image will merge together with the first screen into a larger image. You can do this as many times as you like.
Check out Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is exclusive to new Galaxy devices such as Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge. It has support for other contactless payment systems - it works almost everywhere. Please note that not all banks are supported Samsung Pay. If you have a valid card, Samsung allows you to pay from regular credit card terminals that don't have NFC. It sends data from the magnetic stripe over wireless network using a technology called MST. NFC is also supported when available.
Run multiple applications using Multi-window mode
Not all applications are supported, but most of them are. You can switch to split screen mode on Galaxy S7 by long pressing the Browse button. A list of apps will appear on half the screen so you can select an app. The same thing happens on the other half, but if you already had the app open while running multiple windows, it will automatically be placed in the top half.
Suitable multitasking tools for working with two applications at the same time. You can go back and forth using both apps at the same time in this mode. You can also drag the center point to change the proportions of each window. Tapping the divider brings up options to change the position of apps on the split screen, close one, minimize to a floating window, or drag items between them.
Play faster with Game Launcher
Game Launcher is another feature that your carrier may disable by default. To enable, go to advanced features again and “Games” should be at the very top. Enable Game Launcher and Game Tools for other options.
Increase speed with Download Assistant
If you absolutely need to download as quickly as possible, GS7 supports Download Assistant. This is disabled by default on all types of phones as it will eat up mobile data. Although you may be okay with that.
The download assistant can be found in the “Other connection settings” section. When enabled, this feature stacks your WiFi and LTE signals together for faster downloads. You can actually double your download speed. If you have unlimited LTE, there is no lower limit.
Improve your sound with an equalizer
In mono speaker from Samsung There's nothing to write about this, but you may have paid good money for some decent headphones. You can get the most out of them by checking out the amazing capabilities of the built-in equalizer Samsung. You will find the path to it at the bottom of the settings Sounds and Notifications in the Sound Quality and Effects section.
There is a basic mode with presets, but you can also manually adjust the 7-band equalizer, as well as other parameters such as bass and reverb. Additionally, check out the Adapt Sound feature, which can help you customize the effects for your hearing and headphones.
