I - RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
To Start With
- Factory Reset (RECOMMENDED)- Remove SIM before first boot
- Follow setup OFFLINE (DON'T restore anything during setup)
- DON'T use Smart Switch
- Reboot, insert SIM then continue setup online.
System Settings
- Auto-Rotate: DISABLED- Notification Bubbles: DISABLED
- Notification History: DISABLED
- Synchronization: DISABLED (turn it off again when not in use).
- Location: DISABLED (turn it off again when not in use).
- Display Resolution: FHD/1080p
- Advanced features: ALL DISABLED
- Motions and Gestures: ALL DISABLED
- Auto download System Update over Wi-Fi: DISABLED
- Bluetooth Scanning (Location services): DISABLED
- Usage & Diagnostics: DISABLED
- Advertising ID: RESET & DELETE
- System Sound/Vibration feedback: OFF
- Network Mode: 2G/3G/4G
- Always On Display (AoD): DISABLED
- Dark Mode: ENABLED
- Trust Agent: DISABLED
- Suggestions/Recommendations: ALL DISABLED.
Battery Settings
- Sleeping Apps: All apps except apps you need instant notifications from.- Put unused apps to sleep: ENABLED
- RAM PLUS: DISABLED
- Auto optimisation: ENABLED
- Adaptive Battery: DISABLED
Google Settings
- Nearby connections: DISABLED- Devices: DISABLED
- Nearby Share: DISABLED (turn it off again when not in use).
- Nearby Share Notification: DISABLED
Accessibility Settings
- Reduce transparency & Blur: ENABLEDDeveloper Options:
- Background Check: DISABLED- Suspend execution of Cached apps: ENABLED
- Animation scale (3 entries) : x0.5
- Wi-Fi Scan Throttling: Enabled
- Logger Buffer Sizes: OFF
- Predictive Back Animations: ON
Camera Settings
- Turn off location tags and location permission for the camera app.- Move all camera modes to the "More" section.
- Face Beautification: DISABLED
- Video Stabilization: DISABLED
- Video Resolution: 4K30
- Install Camera Assistant (Settings bellow)
Google Play Store Settings
- Google Play Protect: DISABLED- Autoplay: DISABLED
- Auto Update Apps: DISABLED
- App Installation Optimization: DISABLED
Google Chrome Settings
Settings- Page Preloading: DISABLED
Chrome Flags
- Smooth Scrolling: ENABLED
- Parallel Downloading: ENABLED
Social Media Apps Settings
- Theme: AMOLED/DARK- Autoplay videos: DISABLED
- Log out of all Old sessions.
- Delete old logged in devices.
Spotify Settings
- Canvas: DISABLED- Gapless: ENABLED
- Normalize volume: DISABLED
- Device broadcast status: DISABLED
- Spotify connect in the background: DISABLED
II - GENERAL FIXES
Diagnose Your Problem
- Go to Device care, battery, check your battery usage. If nothing shows, it's a battery leak.Fix Battery Leak (IMPORTANT)
Go to Permission Manager, enable "Show system apps"- Check for any excess permissions like Location, camera or nearby devices.
- Special Access Permissions under settings, apps like Turn Screen On.
Calibrate Your Battery
- Use your phone normally till it dies off automatically.- Plug it into the charger and leave it charging for 2h while it's still off.
- Turn it on, calibrate the battery then unplug your phone and use it normally until it dies again.
- Plug it into the charger and leave it charging for 2h while it's still off.
- Turn it on, calibrate the battery again and unplug it, enjoy
Fix Google Apps Battery drain
Go to Settings, Apps. Enable "Show system apps" then look for each of:- Google Play Store
- Google Services Framework
- Google Play Services
- Android System WebView"
Uninstall Updates, Clear data & Cache, Force Stop, Reboot, update and follow setup.
Fix Camera Experience
- Wipe Data & Cache, reboot to Safe mode, do it again, then reboot normally.Fix OLED Burn-in/Ghosting
- Download LCD Burn-in Wiper- Disable Auto-brightness & set Brightness to 100%
- Leave on for at least 1 hour
Fix Speaker crackling
- Download Speaker cleaner- Set your volume to max
- Put your phone face down & launch
Remove Ads System-Wide
Go to settings, connections, more connections settings, look for Private DNS.- dns.adguard-dns.com or dns.adguard.com
- Close all apps then reboot.
Apps Alternatives
- Apps listIII - SAMSUNG FIXES
Fix General Performance
- Boot into recovery- Clear cache partition
- Repair apps.
Fix OneUI Lag
In device care, set RAM PLUS to DISABLEDFix UI Frame Drop/Stutter
Settings, Apps, check "Show System Apps", and search:- Gesture Set battery to "UNRESTRICTED".
- Always-on Display Clear App Data & Cache (Will clear lock-screen customisations).
Fix Refresh Rate Lag
Settings, Display, Motion Smoothness.- Set it to Standard, reboot, Set it back to Adaptive
Fix Delayed Apps Notifications
- Add ALL APPS to the Sleeping apps list- Add ALL APPS to the Deep sleeping apps
- Add ALL APPS to the Never sleep apps
- Remove all the apps from all the lists.
Fix Fingerprint Experience
- Fingerprint always on: ENABLED- Show animation when unlocking: DISABLED
- Show unlock transition effect: DISABLED
- Set battery usage to "Unrestricted" for "com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting".
Fix Samsung Camera (Camera Assistant)
- Auto HDR: ENABLED- Auto lens switching: DISABLED
- Soften pictures: DISABLED
- Faster shutter speed: ENABLED
Unlock More Gallery Features
- Go to Gallery App, Settings, About.- Tap version number multiple times
- You'll find more options under "Labs"
Unlock More Wifi Features
- Go to Settings App, 3 dots, Intelligent Wifi.- Tap version number multiple times
- You'll find more options under "Labs"
IV - DEBLOAT
You're gonna need:- ADB AppControl
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Latest presets attached at the bottom of this post
- Apps Explanation #1 / #2 / #3
- Enable USB debugging and "Always authorize" on your phone
!!DISCLAIMER!!
- I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR DEVICE
- You can always restore the apps you need under "Uninstall" section.
- RESTORE ALL APPS BEFORE PERFORMING AN UPDATE.
- After debloating, your phone will need some time to settle.
- Load preset to "System" tab.
- Scroll through all the selected apps and uncheck the apps you want to keep.
- Apply Uninstall (with wipe app data checked).
- Restart your phone to recovery, clear cache and repair apps.
- Save your preset for later
- Remediation: After a couple days, restore all apps, reboot, debloat again using your preset.
IV - ADB FIXES
You Can Use ADB to Further Optimise Your Phone (#5966)- Level 1 (#5966)
- Level 2 (#6,477)
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