Top 19 Tips And Tricks For Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 some of the best smartphones that was released in 2015. It has so many new features that we’ll explain the top 19 tips and tricks for the Galaxy Note 8. Below show you some of the hidden tools to get the most out of your new smartphone. The following are all the things you should know to get the ultimate experience on the Galaxy Note 8.

Set up the Fingerprint Sensor on Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 makes it easy to protect your smartphone with the new and improved built-in fingerprint scanner on both of the new smartphones by Samsung. You don’t have to mess with any passwords or patterns to unlock your device. It’s simple to use and simple to set up for the first time.

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8
2. Go to the Lock screen and security in the Settings
3. Select on Fingerprint and then +Add fingerprint
4. Follow the instructions until 100% of your fingerprint has been scanned
5. Setup a backup password
6. Select Ok to Enable Fingerprint Lock
7. Now to unlock your phone simply hold your finger on the home button

How to Set Custom Ringtones on Galaxy Note 8

Now that Note 8 features Samsung’s TouchWiz technology, the process to add and create custom ringtones for contacts is very easy. You have the option to set custom ringtones for each individual contact, and set custom sounds for text messages as well. The follow steps below to set custom ringtones:

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8.
2. Go to the Dialer app.
3. Browse and select the contact you want to edit a ring tone for.
4. Select the pen-shaped icon to edit the contact.
5. Then select the “Ringtone” button.
6. A popup window will show up with all your ringtone sounds.
7. Browse and select the song you want to use as a ringtone.
8. If the ringtone you made isn’t listed hit “Add” and find it in your device storage, then select it.

How to Use Samsung Galaxy Note 8 as a Flashlight:

In the past, you would need to download an app to turn on flashlight for a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. You can avoid downloading a Galaxy Note 8 Torch app, because Samsung includes a widget that will turn on the Galaxy Note 8 flashlight on and off. A widget is a small shortcut that you add to the home screen of Galaxy Note 8. It looks like an app icon, but it will turn a flashlight on or off.

1. Turn on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
2. With you finger, press down on the home screen down until the “Wallpapers,” “Widgets” and “Home screen settings” show up on the screen.
3. Select “Widgets”
4. Browse all the widgets until you see “Torch”
5. Select and hold “Torch” and move it to an open position on the home screen.
6. When you need to use flashlight on Galaxy Note 8, just select the “Torch” icon.
7. To turn off the flashlight, you can tap the icon or go to the notification settings to turn off Torch.

How to Change Style and Font Size on Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has the ability to change font size and style with the new TouchWiz feature. The following will teach you how you can change the font size, style and more on the Galaxy Note 8. Also, you can also download custom fonts from the Internet to make the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 more personable and unique. The following are steps on how to change the font style on the Galaxy Note 8. Navigate from the home screen in the following Android submenu:

Menu –> Settings –> Display –> Font

How to Turn On and Off Autocorrect on Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

For those that don’t want to use autocorrect, there is a way to disable autocorrect on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone. You can either disable autocorrect forever or just when typing words that autocorrect may not recognize. The following is a guide on how to turn off and on Autocorrect on Samsung Note 8.

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8
2. Go to a screen that shows the keyboard
3. Near the left “Space Bar” select and hold the “Dictation Key”
4. Then select on the “Settings” gear option
5. Below the section that says “Smart Typing”, select on “Predictive Text” and disable it
6. Another option is to disable different settings like auto-capitalization and punctuation marks

Connect Galaxy Note 8 to TV: Wireless Connection

For those that want to know to how to turn on and use screen mirroring on a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, we’ll explain below. There are several different ways that you can use the Galaxy Note 8 to screen mirror onto a TV. The process to screen mirror is very hard to do with the correct software. The following is a guide that will provide you two different methods to connect screen mirroring on the Galaxy Note 8 to a TV.

1. Purchase a Samsung Allshare Hub; connect the Allshare Hub to your TV via a standard HDMI cable.
2. Connect the Note 8 and the AllShare Hub or TV to the same wireless network.
3. Access Settings > Screen Mirroring

NOTE: If you use a Samsung SmartTV, you do not need to purchase the Allshare Hub.

Quick Tips to Find Lost Samsung Galaxy Note 8

We’ll explain several different methods to find your lost Note 8, below are some of the best options to get your search underway as quick as possible.

• Make sure your Galaxy Note 8 has proper tools installed for locating your device and securing it from a remote location using tools like Android Device Manager and Lookout. Once you’ve got your phone back, take preventative measures so this doesn’t happen again.
• Apps like AirDroid to remotely access files and information that you need to recover, as well as using advanced features like remote camera access and SMS text messaging.

How to Change Lock Screen on Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Like the Galaxy Note 4, the process is similar to change the Galaxy Note 8 wallpaper. All you need to do is press and hold an empty space on the Home screen. This will bring up the edit mode where you can add widgets, change homescreen settings, and also change the wallpaper. Select on “Wallpaper”, then select “Lock screen.”

By default the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has several different wallpaper options for the lockscreen, but you can always select “more images” and select from any image that you have taken on your Galaxy Note 8. Once you’ve found the image you want, hit the Set Wallpaper button.

How to Create a New Folder on Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

When you create folders on yout smartphone, this allows you to organize apps and reduce the amount to clutter on the home screen of the Galaxy Note 8. You can create folders on the Galaxy Note 8 several different ways to organize different apps and widgets. Below we’ll explain how to create folders for icons and widgets on both Samsung Galaxy models.

1. Turn on the Note 8.
2. Press and hold on an app on the Home screen.
3. Move the app to the top of the screen and move it to the New Folder option.
4. Change the name of the New Folder to anything you want
5. Select Done on the keyboard.
6. Move other apps that you want to be part of this folder by following steps 1-5.

How to Set, Edit and Manage Alarm Clock on Samsung Note 8:

The Galaxy Note 8 Alarm clock does a great job to wake you up or remind you of important events. You can also use the clock as a stopwatch to keep track of time while on a run. The alarm clock on the Galaxy Note 8 has a great snooze feature that is great to have especially if the hotel you’re staying at while traveling doesn’t have an alarm clock. To create a new alarm touch Apps > Clock  > Create. Set the options below to your desired settings.

• Time: Touch the up or down arrows to set the time the alarm will sound. Touch AM/PM to toggle the time of day.
• Alarm repeat: Touch which days to have the alarm repeat. Mark the Repeat weekly box to repeat the alarm on the selected days weekly.
• Type: Set the way the alarm sounds when activated (Sound, Vibration, or Vibration and sound).
• Alarm tone: Set the sound file played when the alarm is activated.
• Alarm volume: Drag the slider to adjust the alarm’s volume.
• Snooze: Touch the toggle to turn ON and OFF the snooze feature. Touch Snooze to adjust the snooze settings, and set an INTERVAL (3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes) and REPEAT (1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 times).
• Name: Set a specific name for the alarm. The name will appear on the display when the alarm sounds.

How to Remove Bloatware Apps on Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

It’s possible to remove Note 8 bloatware including any of Google apps like Gmail, Google+, Play Store and others. Also you can remove bloatware apps like Samsung’s apps S Health, S Voice and others. It’s unknown if Samsung is allowing Galaxy Note 8 users to remove them because of a local law in South Korea, which says that smartphone makers must let customers uninstall most apps found on a device, including some the ones mentioned before.

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8
2. Open the app drawer and select the edit button
3. Minus icons will appear on any app that can be uninstalled or disable
4. Select the minus icon on the apps you wish to delete or disable

How to Block Calls From Individual Caller on Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

One method you can use to block an individual number or contact on the Galaxy Note 8 is by going to the Phone application. Tap on Call Log and select the number you want to block. Then select “More” in the top right corner, and then “Add to auto reject list.”

How to Get Galaxy Note 8 to Read Text:

Using the Galaxy Note 8 text to read feature this allows the Galaxy Note 8 to read text out loud, which makes the Note 8 to speak translations, a book and many more cool things. You can also use the read text feature on the Galaxy Note 8 for different languages besides English.

1. Turn on the Note 8.
2. Go to the Galaxy Note 8 home screen.
3. Select on Settings.
4. Navigate to System.
5. Select Language & input.
6. Hit Text-to-speech options under Speech section.
7. Choose the TTS engine you want to use:
   • Samsung text-to-speech engine.
   • Google Text-to-speech engine.
8. Next to the search engine, select the Settings icon.
9. Select Install voice data.
10. Hit Download.
11. Now wait for the language to be downloaded.
12. Select the Back key.
13. Select Language.

How to Disable S Voice on the Galaxy Note 8:

Turning off S Voice is very simple and can be done in a few quick steps and easy to turn back on. The following will explain how to turn off the S Voice home button shortcut and speed up the home button for some users.

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8
2. Double tap the home button to access S Voice
3. When S Voice opens look for the three dot menu icon in the upper right and select it
4. Select on Settings to access all of your S Voice options
5. Under the Wake-Up section in the middle of the screen uncheck Open via the home key

How to Fix Slow Internet Speed on Samsung Galaxy Note 8

There can be several different reasons that the Galaxy Note 8 Internet connection is slow and pages not loading. Before we explain the different ways to fix a weak Internet connection on the Galaxy Note 8, below are some reasons why this problem is occurring on your smartphone.

It’s very common that your Galaxy Note 8 is still connected to a weak WiFi signal, and you should you check to make sure the WiFi disabled or turned OFF. The following will take you to the Wi-Fi settings of the Galaxy Note 8:

1. Turn on the Note 8
2. Select on Menu
3. Go to Settings
4. Select Connections
5. Select Wifi
6. Touch the ON/OFF slider next to Wifi to turn Wifi OFF

How to Delete Browser History on Galaxy Note 8:

First turn on your Galaxy Note 8 and go to the Android browser. Then select on the three-point or three-dot symbol. After you have selected the symbol a menu will show up and you should select the “Settings” option.

After that, look for the Privacy option and select on “Delete Personal Data” which will show a list of web browser history options. On this screen you’ll have a wide range of options including to wipe out your browser history, cache, cookies and site data, and even your auto-fill and password information.

After you have selected the information that you want to delete from your Galaxy Note 8, the process will only take a short period of time to complete.

How to Disable S Voice on the Galaxy Note 8:

Turning off S Voice is very simple and can be done in a few quick steps and easy to turn back on. The following will explain how to turn off the S Voice home button shortcut and speed up the home button for some users.

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8
2. Double tap the home button to access S Voice
3. When S Voice opens look for the three dot menu icon in the upper right and select it
4. Select on Settings to access all of your S Voice options
5. Under the Wake-Up section in the middle of the screen uncheck Open via the home key

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 WiFi Printing Guide:

The Android software has already provided the foundation of the software required to wirelessly print on the Galaxy Note 8. All you need to do make the Note 8 wirelessly print is download the correct driver plugin on the Samsung Note 8.

For this guide on how to print wirelessly on the Galaxy Note 8, we’ll setup an Epson printer. But the same guide also works for other printers like a HP, Brother, Lexmark or another printer.

1. Turn on the Galaxy Note 8
2. Select “Apps”
3. Select on “Settings”
4. Browse for the “Connect and Share” section
5. Select the “Printing button”
6. Several printers are already installed, if you can’t find your printer select on the plus-symbol at the bottom of the screen
7. The Google Play Store will open and you can select your printer brand
8. Then go back to the “Printing” section in the Android Settings
9. Select on “Epson Print Enabler” to connect Note 8 to a wireless printer (Make sure the printer is turned ON)
10. When the printer is found, you can select your wireless printer

How to SIM Unlock Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

When you purchase the Galaxy Note 8 from a wireless carrier the smartphone is locked. The main reason for this is because cellular companies subsidized the phone to help lower the monthly bill for customers. But for those traveling internationally and need to use a different operator’s SIM abroad, it may be hard to do without unlocking the Galaxy Note 8.

1. Give the cellular company a call using the customer helpline
2. Ask for the unlock code for your Note 8
3. The provider will ask you for your device’s IMEI number. Provide that, and you will receive an email with the unlock code within a couple of days

How to Use Private Mode on Samsung Note 8:

When you don’t want others to see what you have been viewing on your Samsung Note 8, using Private Mode is a good way to do this with needing to download any third-party apps. There are several different ways to use Private Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which will allow you to hide videos, photos and files from others. The only way someone can view anything in Private Mode is with either an unlock pattern or password code. The following is a guide on how to set up Private Mode on Galaxy Note 8.

Enable Private Mode on Samsung Galaxy Note 8

1. Using two fingers from the top of the screen, swipe down to find a list of options.
2. From the list of options, select Private Mode.
3. After you enter Private Mode for the first time, a quick walkthrough will be given and you’ll need to enter a pin code. (The Pin Code will be required every time you enter Private Mode)

Disable Private Mode on Samsung Galaxy Note 8

1. Using two fingers from the top of the screen, swipe down to find a list of options
2. From the list of options, select Private Mode
3. Now the Galaxy Note 8 should go back to normal mode