THIS IS A SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION FOR SAMSUNG DEVICES
I - RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
To Start With
- Backup everything to Google Cloud/Samsung Cloud and Copy files to PC- Factory Reset is RECOMMENDED (At least after every major update OneUI/Android)
- 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 (when not in use).
- Location: DISABLED (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
- Always On Display (AOD): DISABLED
- Dark Mode: SCHEDULED ENABLE
- RAM PLUS: DISABLED
- 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
- Auto optimization: ENABLED
- Adaptive Battery: DISABLED
Google Settings
- Nearby connections: DISABLED- Ads Preferences : DISABLED
- Devices: DISABLED
- Nearby Share: DISABLED (when not in use).
- Nearby Share Notification: DISABLED
Accessibility Settings
- Reduce transparency & Blur: ENABLEDDeveloper Options:
- Background Check: DISABLED- 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.
- Advanced Intelligence : MAXIMUM
- Scene optimizer: OFF
- Face Beautification: DISABLED
- Video Stabilization: DISABLED
- Video Resolution: FHD30
- High Bitrate Video : ENABLED
- Auto night mode: OFF
- Auto FPS: ON
- Grid: ON
Camera Assistant Settings (DOWNLOAD HERE)
- 2x Crop Zoom Shortcut : ENABLED- Auto HDR: ENABLED
- Picture Softening: OFF
- Auto lens switching: DISABLED
- Distortion Correction : ENABLED
- Adaptive Pixel : ENABLED
- Upscale Digital Zoom : ENABLED
- Quick Tap Shutter: ENABLED
- Prioritize Focus over Speed : DISABLED
- Video recording in Photo Mode: DISABLED
- Camera Timeout: 1 Minute
- Dim Screen While Recording: 1 Minute
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.
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 (Every 2-3 Months)
- 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 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 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.Set this Address "dns.adguard-dns.com"
- Close all apps then reboot.
III - SAMSUNG FIXES
Fix General Performance
- Boot into recovery- Clear cache partition (x3)
- Repair apps.
Fix One UI Lag
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 customizations).
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".
Magic Fix (Mysteriously fixes a lot of stuff)
- Settings, Apps, RESET APP PREFERENCESUnlock 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"
V - USEFUL LINKS
ADB AppControl ZIP FILEAttachments
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