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The Galaxy S8+ has an LED indicator that can light up when you have notifications. Some people love LED notifications, others don't. It's easy to enable or disable the feature. Go to Settings > Display Toggle the switch for LED indicator

The Galaxy S8+ has a tall 18:9 display. By default, most apps take advantage of the full screen. However, some leave empty space at the top. You can make all apps use the full screen. Go to Settings > Display Select Full screen apps Toggle the apps you want to be fullscreen

The notification panel is full of toggles called "Quick Settings." By default, this area can seem a bit messy. You should organize it and put your favorites at the top. Pull down on the notification shade Pull down again to reveal all the Quick Settings Tap the three-dot menu icon and select...

Bixby is Samsung's new virtual assistant for the Galaxy S8+. It's basically like their own version of Google Now: a feed of information that should be useful to you. It can be accessed by pressing the physical Bixby button. Here's how to set it up. Press the Bixby button on the left side of the...

All of the Galaxy S8 models have curved displays, including the Galaxy S8+. That means you get to use the Edge Screen features. There's a lot you can do with it. Shortcuts to apps & people Swipe the Edge screen handle from the edge of the screen Swipe left or right on the panel until you see...

The always-on display gives you quick information without unlocking your phone and diving into apps. It’s a great way to save time and get a glance at what’s going on. Go to Settings > Lock screen and security Tap Always on display Tap the toggle to turn it on or off Select Content to show to...

Yes, the Galaxy S8+ has an SD card slot. The SIM card and SD card share the same tray, which can be accessed at the top of the phone. You will need the included SIM tool or a paper clip. Push the SIM tool or paper clip into the small hole top edge, opposite the headphone jack Once the tray pops...

The Galaxy S8+ finally has software navigation buttons, which means you can finally swap them around. Samsung is the only Android OEM that uses the Recents, Home, Back order. Here's how to switch it. Go to Settings > Display Select Navigation bar Tap Button layout Choose Back, Home, Recents

The Galaxy S8+ is the larger of the two S8 models. It's not as big as you might think, but it's still large. Samsung has included a “One-handed mode" feature to make it easier to use. Go to Settings > Advanced features Toggle on One-handed mode You can activate it with two methods: Swipe up...

The Galaxy S8+ comes with the ability to choose themes that can change your wallpaper, icons, sounds, and even system apps and UI. Samsung has included a few themes that you can try out, plus more to download. Long-press on any blank space on the home screen Tap Wallpapers and themes Go to the...

Some carrier models of the Galaxy S8+ come with a lot of apps pre-installed. There could be over 20 apps already on your device that you have no intention of ever using. The good news is we can uninstall, or at least disable, most of the bloatware. Let’s do it. Open the app drawer to see all of...

The fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S8+ isn't in a great spot, but you still may want to use it. Go to Settings > Lock screen and security Select Fingerprint scanner Tap Add fingerprint Follow the instructions until 100% of your fingerprint has been scanned Tap DONE Toggle on Fingerprint...

The newest form of security on the Galaxy S8+ is the iris scanner. This allows you to use your eye as the unlock method, just like you’ve seen on TV shows and movies. It’s a very cool feature when it works. If you wear glasses or contact it might not work as well. Here’s how to set it up. Go to...

Booting into recovery on the LG G6 isn't as straight forward as other devices. The stock recovery mode also doesn't have much to offer. All you can do from recovery is perform a factory reset (which can be done without recovery). How to boot into recovery: Power off the phone Hold the Volume...

One of the best features on the LG G6 is the camera(s). It has dual cameras on the back and one on the front. LG has been doing a great job with cameras in their last few flagships. The G6 is no different. Here are a few tips to get you started. Take advantage of all the megapixels: Open the...

The LG G6 can be used as a mobile hotspot. This allows you to connect other devices to the G6 and use its data connection. It's super easy to set up. Note: Mobile hotspot requires an eligible data plan. Go to Settings > Tethering Toggle the Mobile Hotspot switch If Wi-Fi is turned on, you will...

Want to keep a close eye on battery life? You can put the actual battery percentage in the status bar. You'll know exactly how much battery is left. Go to Settings > Battery & power saving Toggle the switch for Battery percentage on status bar

Sometimes there are apps you have to have installed, but you don't want them cluttering up your app drawer. Thankfully, it's easy to hide apps. Open the app drawer Tap the menu icon Select Hide/Show apps Check the box for the apps you want to hide Tap the check mark in the right corner when...

If you ever want to start fresh or sell your phone, you need to do a factory reset. This will wipe the device clean, so make sure none of your personal information is left. It will be like you turned the phone on for the first time again. Open the Settings app Scroll down and select Backup &...

You can draw on pretty much anything with a tap of a button on the LG G6 by using the "Capture+" feature. It's a button that you'll find in the Quick Settings. Not only is it great for drawing on pics, but it's great for taking notes. Pull down the Quick Settings Tap the Capture+ icon A toolbar...

Removing unwanted apps is something we all do. It can be an app that came preinstalled on the phone or an app you don't use anymore. Whatever the reason may be, here's how to delete apps on the LG G6. Go to Settings > Apps Locate the appropriate app Note: For system apps, tap the Menu icon >...

Changing the keyboard is an essential part of what makes Android unique. The default keyboard on the LG G6 isn't too bad, but you can change it to a different one if you'd like. Go to Settings > Language & keyboard Under 'KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS,' tap Current keyboard Tap SELECT MORE Tap to...

;):p:D:cool::oops::thinking: Emoji. Everyone uses emoji these days. Of course the LG G6 has plenty of emojis at your disposal. Here's how to use the emoji with the built-in LG Keyboard. Bring up the keyboard Tap the ":)1#" button in the bottom left Now tap the :) button You'll see all the...

Changing the home screen launcher on the LG G6 is very easy. We already showed you how to switch to the LG launcher with the app drawer. The process is exactly the same for any launcher you can download from the Play Store. Go to Settings > Home screen Tap Select Home Choose you desired home...

Backing up your phone is very important if you want to keep your data and media safe. There are a couple of ways to do it on the LG G6. Back up apps Go to Settings > Backup & reset Under 'GOOGLE BACKUP,' tap Back up my data Tap the Back up my data switch to the ON setting Back up contacts...