Tips and Tricks for Galaxy Z Flip 5

Organizing the App Tray

• Sort Apps Alphabetically:
  • Swipe up to open the app drawer
  • Tap three dots in the top right corner
  • Select 'Sort' and choose 'Alphabetical order'
• Settings Shortcut:
  • Drag the 'Settings' app to the home screen temporarily for easier access

Customizing the Side Button

• Double Press:
  • Default: Open camera
  • Change to open an app, e.g., Google Wallet
• Push and Hold:
  • Default: Wake Bixby
  • Change to show power menu (turn off, restart, SOS call)

Using Google Keyboard

• Install Gboard:
  • Go to the Play Store
  • Search for 'Gboard' and install
• Switch Keyboard:
  • Tap the keyboard icon in the bottom right corner while typing to switch to Gboard

Optimizing the Fingerprint Reader

• Register Fingerprint Upside Down:
  • Register thumbprint both ways for better accuracy
  • Go to 'Settings' ➡️ 'Security and privacy' ➡️ 'Biometrics' ➡️ 'Add fingerprint'

Customizing Outer Display

• Wallpapers and Widgets:
  • Hold finger on the outer display to change wallpaper
  • Swipe up for more options, and add custom wallpapers and widgets
  • Add widgets by swiping all the way to the right and tapping the plus button
• Widgets and Gestures:
  • Swipe left for notification pane, up for home screen

Advanced Features for Cover Screen

• Enable YouTube and Other Apps:
  • Go to 'Settings' ➡️ 'Advanced features' ➡️ 'Labs' ➡️ 'Apps allowed on cover screen'
• Watch YouTube and Use Maps on Cover Screen:
  • Swipe to the widget labeled 'YouTube' or 'Maps'

Customizing Inner Screen

• Change Wallpaper and Lock Screen:
  • Pinch the home screen, then 'Wallpaper' ➡️ 'Change Wallpaper'
  • Customize clock, fonts, colors, and shortcuts on the lock screen

Improving Sound Quality

• Enable Dolby Atmos:
  • Go to 'Settings' ➡️ 'Sound and vibration' ➡️ 'Sound quality and effects' ➡️ Toggle on Dolby Atmos
• Adapt Sound:
  • Tailor sound for your hearing by setting age group and doing a hearing test

Using The Edge Panel

• Enable and Customize Edge Panel:
  • Swipe out the edge panel, hit the pen icon to edit apps
  • Set up split-screen views and save app pairs for quick access

Flex Mode Panel

• Enable Flex Mode Panel:
  • Go to 'Settings' ➡️ 'Advanced features' ➡️ 'Labs' ➡️ 'Flex mode panel'
  • Unlock extra controls when the screen is folded, including a mouse pointer

Enhancing Split Screen

• Enable Full Screen in Split Screen View:
  • Go to 'Settings' ➡️ 'Advanced features' ➡️ 'Multi window' ➡️ Enable 'Full screen in split screen view'

Privacy and Security

• Enable Device Protection:
  • 'Settings' ➡️ 'Security and privacy' ➡️ Enable device protection (e.g., McAfee)
• Use Secure Folder:
  • Store confidential files and apps securely with a separate pin

Reducing Distractions

• Set Up Modes and Routines:
  • Go to 'Settings' ➡️ 'Modes and routines' ➡️ Customize 'Do Not Disturb', display settings, app restrictions
• Hide Content on Lock Screen:
  • 'Settings' ➡️ 'Notifications' ➡️ 'Lock screen notifications' ➡️ Enable 'Hide content'
• Notification Snooze Button:
  • 'Settings' ➡️ 'Notifications' ➡️ 'Advanced settings' ➡️ Enable 'Show snooze button'

Optimizing Battery Life

• Auto Optimization:
  • 'Settings' ➡️ 'Battery and device care' ➡️ Enable 'Auto optimization'
• Choose Performance Profile:
  • 'Settings' ➡️ 'Battery and device care' ➡️ 'More battery settings' ➡️ Select 'Performance profile'

Camera Assistance

• Install Camera Assistant:
  • Go to Galaxy Store, search 'Camera Assistant', install, and enable 'Quick Tap Shutter' for faster snaps

Customizing Your Galaxy

• Install Good Lock:
  • Go to Galaxy Store, search 'Good Lock', install for advanced customization tools

Improving Call Quality

• Enable Voice over LTE:
  • 'Settings' ➡️ 'Connections' ➡️ 'Mobile networks' ➡️ Enable 'Voice over LTE'