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Note 4 Tips and Tricks

Note 4 is here, and as per tradition comes new tricks and functionality. Most of them makes use of S-Pen. Most you may already know, but good to have a thread where we can discuss certain functions which you find useful.
I will start with video review of Photo Note feature.

Increasing font size
I would like to add one.
whilst in message mode (writing a text ) use the volume key to increase and decrease the font size, great if you need glasses to read
Plus THIS review has a few pointers

Excellent
Great thread, guys. Keep it on!
Some more tips here!

here is a good video
Galaxy Note 4 - Tips,Tricks & Hidden Features: http://youtu.be/Ll5jQgsHk88

Another nice collection of features.

Here are some more. I like some of the snote tips.
http://youtu.be/W-kaOjfAZyQ
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Here's one on how to speed up the Note 4...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAXtjgrfgEY

I have this little trick
I used a SGN2 with 3 frotal buttons. Menu--Home--Back.
Anytime I need my screen doesn't turn off I pressed menu button, if the menu appears well I pressed again menu button and screen was still turn on.
Now my SGN4 has this 3 frontal buttons Recent apps--Home--Back
If U use some kind of apps (for previous android versions) you will find that menu is hidden, and not all the time the 3 points menu shows up, then WHERE'S MENU BUTTON?
Well the trick is this
If you PRESS and HOLD "recent apps" button you will activate MENU BUTTON.
Try it

I'm loving the copy text feature of the s-pen. Sweet
Sweet Note 4

SixAxis controller works a charm with any game that supports native android game controller - GTA:SA, RR3, PicaSim are working for me, haven't tried much else.
The note makes for a pretty decent portable gaming platform.

You can register up to 6 fingerprints.
When setting up fingerprint 1, scan a finger 10 times then hit register and scan a different finger for the next ten. Hit done.
Repeat for fingerprint 2 and 3.
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Galaxy Note 4 S Pen
Here are some Galaxy Note 4 S Pen Tips and tricks
S Pen Tips and Tricks

Thanks!
CLARiiON said:
Note 4 is here, and as per tradition comes new tricks and functionality. Most of them makes use of S-Pen. Most you may already know, but good to have a thread where we can discuss certain functions which you find useful.
I will start with video review of Photo Note feature.
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Awesome! That's my video! Didn't think I'd see other people sharing the video. Thanks! I started a new channel for all my Note 4 tech tips called Techisode TV. Here's a playlist that I'll update as I add new Note 4 videos.

OK I hope this makes sense. On my Sprint note 4 you have your screen and then at the bottom you have the captive buttons as well as the physical home button (we all have that) now if you are on your home screen and want to slide to the next screen either right or left.... slide your finger on the black line (bottom of my screen) no matter if its across the whole bar or only part of it. I have attached a pic I got off the net to show what I'm talking about. I hope other carriers have this enabled as is so easy to flip between screens. I've only found it to work on the home screen though.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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mikejones13 said:
OK I hope this makes sense. On my Sprint note 4 you have your screen and then at the bottom you have the captive buttons as well as the physical home button (we all have that) now if you are on your home screen and want to slide to the next screen either right or left.... slide your finger on the black line (bottom of my screen) no matter if its across the whole bar or only part of it. I have attached a pic I got off the net to show what I'm talking about. I hope other carriers have this enabled as is so easy to flip between screens. I've only found it to work on the home screen though. View attachment 3010841
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Yeah, that works with the app drawer as well...

How to make all screen smaller to the left or to the roght?
I know how to do it with sidebar. But I've seen people doing it with swipe gestures. Thanks!!
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bat0nas said:
How to make all screen smaller to the left or to the roght?
I know how to do it with sidebar. But I've seen people doing it with swipe gestures. Thanks!!
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Settings -> Display and Wallpaper -> One handed operation -> Reduce screen size will show you how.

Are you guys interested in hidden secret codes?
If so, open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes'. It will list all hidden secret codes (HiddenMenu) on your device.

pedmond said:
Settings -> Display and Wallpaper -> One handed operation -> Reduce screen size will show you how.
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Thanks.

10 hidden features and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
http://www.androidauthority.com/10-hidden-features-galaxy-note-4-566791/

double tap to wake

Hey,
I can't look at LG3 owners without being annoyed about how simple, useful and easy to use the double tap to wake option is implemented there. As for myself I had it with my Nexus 5 which I upgraded from but from my understanding almost all of the big OEM's such as Sony HTC and of course LG has that option.
It is beyod my understanding as to why samsung is the only one to not implement double tap to wake. Any idea's, and do you think we will ever have it?(might be only with a custom kernel but development is lacking at the moment in that area)
Edit: btw, as for a full explanation as to why that option doesn't compromise battery:
'' LG uses Qualcomms low power functionality on Snapdragon 800+ processors for D2TW and knock code. Together with a low power mode on the digitizer, this means that it will use nearly no power. ''

Had a G2 and G3 before, and tbh, the knock on/off feature is the only thing I miss ...
It would be even more useful on the note 4 due to its size.

My HTC One M8 has "knock to wake" and I find it genuinely useful. However, it only really works for me if I have the phone in my hand - it doesn't seem to register if my phone is sitting on my desk.
Given that the Note range has a physical home key, and you can wake it by pressing that, I do question how useful "knock to wake" would be on the Note.
Just my opinion though - you probably think otherwise.
Regards,
Dave

Get a Samsung S View case

jah said:
Get a Samsung S View case
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And what then???
I have the original s-view cover and I like the knock to wake, so how can I use with s-view cove?

tal123 said:
Hey,
I can't look at LG3 owners without being annoyed about how simple, useful and easy to use the double tap to wake option is implemented there. As for myself I had it with my Nexus 5 which I upgraded from but from my understanding almost all of the big OEM's such as Sony HTC and of course LG has that option.
It is beyod my understanding as to why samsung is the only one to not implement double tap to wake. Any idea's, and do you think we will ever have it?(might be only with a custom kernel but development is lacking at the moment in that area)
Edit: btw, as for a full explanation as to why that option doesn't compromise battery:
'' LG uses Qualcomms low power functionality on Snapdragon 800+ processors for D2TW and knock code. Together with a low power mode on the digitizer, this means that it will use nearly no power. ''
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You can use this to wake with Double Tap..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tecnology.angs.knockr
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AFourg said:
You can use this to wake with Double Tap..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tecnology.angs.knockr
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Although this app is indeed useful, it will keep the device from going into deep sleep as the screen will stay active

tal123 said:
Although this app is indeed useful, it will keep the device from going into deep sleep as the screen will stay active
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Android L will support double tap to wake for every device =)

codo2003 said:
And what then???
I have the original s-view cover and I like the knock to wake, so how can I use with s-view cove?
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Even with the LG G3 Quick circle case you don't need to tap to wake you just open the cover like the S View case

devs
pls

miHah said:
Android L will support double tap to wake for every device =)
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are you sure ?
I haven't see all android L feature, but that's great if L has double tap to wake function, just hope samsung not disable it

Hey, Ican Wake my Note 4 just Waveing my hand over it. Stock setting

You have a physical buttom in the fromt, so there is not point in having something that will just drain your battery a bit more.

With two ways to wake up the phone, the big physical home button and the side button who needs a third way?

Yes I miss double tap to wake-up, using app called WTN Settings and I double tap on the proximity sensor. Yes it leaves proximity sensor always on but I haven't noticed battery drain.
Note 4

tal123 said:
Although this app is indeed useful, it will keep the device from going into deep sleep as the screen will stay active
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Have you tried it? There's options where you can have it deactivated and not running during certain moments, etc.
(if you have already than ok sorry it isn't something you're looking for)

I use air wake up. lol

ar216893 said:
are you sure ?
I haven't see all android L feature, but that's great if L has double tap to wake function, just hope samsung not disable it
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Where supported by the hardware, your device will wake up as soon as you pick it up or tap the screen twice
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Source: http://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/ > "And a whole lot more"

A bit fun with double swipe anywhere on screen when phone locked to have 3 quick tasks
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Air wake up is ok but not as efficient and doesn't work if only have one hand anyways. Custom kernels should be able to add this option.

Cool things you didn't know about. Note 4 Edition

Threads like this are well known in other forums such as Nexus, Sony, HTC etc (even in other forums like gtaforums, etc)
The goal of this is to post these little features or curiosities that makes our lifes a bit easier while using the Note 4.
I will start:
-If you recive a priority notification such as Whatsapp, SMS, lost call or an e-mail, if you pick up your device while is standing in a flat surface (a table, for example) and the screen is turned off, the phone will make two soft vibrations, remembering you to turn on the screen and view these notifications. (Kitkat and Lollipop)
Feel free to post your contributions to this thread and help people to enable these features if they ask.
Cheers!

Awesome thread
Thanks for sharing
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When you received sms and decided to call the person, just put the phone near your ear
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torickray said:
When you received sms and decided to call the person, just put the phone near your ear
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This feature was since Galaxy S3.

Ill add something maybe some people didny notice it.
You can swipe through tabs in phone app. If you disable swipe to call/message feature in settings.

so far, i didnt know about any of these things except the vibrate with unread SMS

Dean-xXx said:
This feature was since Galaxy S3.
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Even the feature in first post was already available in note 2. I think this thread is for people who use other brand that want to know more about Samsung phone
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torickray said:
Even the feature in first post was already available in note 2. I think this thread is for people who use other brand that want to know more about Samsung phone
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This is not only to highlight new features in this device, it's to highlight these little things available in this device thats makes things easier in our day to day usage of it, i't doesn't matter if these features are old. Even Swipe to call is from gingerbread...

Biggest one coming up
Although I agree with the previous comments that this thread would be most helpful for the people switching from other brands/ just didn't notice the features But anyways...here's my contribution:
Instead of swiping and registering 3 fingers 10 times (10swipes/finger) I would say swipe and register 3*10 = 30 different fingers. well you only got 10, so register 10 and reregister fingers/orientations you tend to use more.
PS: the fingerprint scanner is still very accurate with 1 swipe registered/finger, orientation is the key...even if you register a finger 10 times...you miss the orientations, you miss the unlock chance.
Have fun

Found it today, I don't know if already have been posted before. If you set brightness on auto you can adjust the automatic of it , normal it is at 5 and the sliding bar is at middle. Hard to explain just try it yourself.
Here a screenshot
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Auto brightness will get your screen brighter than manual if ya under the sun.
so under sun switch to auto to see ur screen clearly , this in most galaxies not just note 4

You can adjust autobrightness from 0-10 with 5 the normal value when you set autobrightness on first time.

Capture pictures buy saying: Smile, Shoot, Capture or Cheese. One of my favorite features. This way you can put the phone in a place and shout from afar to take group pictures and as many pictures as you like, unlike with self timer. Very useful during night shots too so your hands wont move and make the photo blurry.
Some don't have it in camera settings though, depending on their region i think, but most ROMs do have it.

When u swipe down with two finger you have side key panel if somebody finds difficult to go for home button or back button while using phone
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useful thread

in some apps, including 3rd party apps, dragging diagonally from the top right or top left corner will turn it into a floating window.
under settings/application settings/call/personalize call sound/go to settings
you can configure "adapt sound"
this feature creates a very detailed stereo equalizer profile that can be used together with other equalizer settings.
the first time you open this settings page it will go through a beep test to test the range of both your ears, and both your earbuds/headphone shells.
it will then adjust the sound output to cover any flaws/defects in your headphones and ears.
slide over any bit of selectable text with your S-Pen while holding the button and it will select the text.
in most web browsers you can trigger "mouse-over" effects and menus by hovering over them with the S-Pen.
this makes some desktop pages useable while they won't work for other touch devices.

thedicemaster said:
in some apps, including 3rd party apps, dragging diagonally from the top right or top left corner will turn it into a floating window.
under settings/application settings/call/personalize call sound/go to settings
you can configure "adapt sound"
this feature creates a very detailed stereo equalizer profile that can be used together with other equalizer settings.
the first time you open this settings page it will go through a beep test to test the range of both your ears, and both your earbuds/headphone shells.
it will then adjust the sound output to cover any flaws/defects in your headphones and ears.
slide over any bit of selectable text with your S-Pen while holding the button and it will select the text.
in most web browsers you can trigger "mouse-over" effects and menus by hovering over them with the S-Pen.
this makes some desktop pages useable while they won't work for other touch devices.
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the dragging from a corner was one i did by accident a few times, but never figured out how to actually do it.
again, this thread has proven awesome. people bag out touchwiz for being bloated, but goddamn does it have a lot of hidden away features.

I love having it in Atlas (web browser made by tliebeck)
I can compare paypal pending payments with my bank app, or look up things like where settings are located while keeping my browser open.

Is this a lollipop setting
Braxos said:
Found it today, I don't know if already have been posted before. If you set brightness on auto you can adjust the automatic of it , normal it is at 5 and the sliding bar is at middle. Hard to explain just try it yourself.
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I dont have this setting. Do you have lollipop?

lol its in the notification area.Just set brightness to auto & adjust the slider
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Multi window Pop-up question

Hi,
The main thing I love the Galaxy Notes is the multi-window feature. Especially the pop-up window option.
I've had a chance to try out the Note 8. Apparently the pop-up multi-window feature give you a small pop-up window with every item in the app still being very large like it was full screen (large font, large buttons, ... the same thing Windows computers do when you make an app smaller). My old Note 3 gives you a pop-up window which actually make every aspect of the app look smaller. I hope I'm making myself clear.
Is there a way to get that Note 3 scaling effect on the pop-up multi-window feature of the Note 8?
This is what a pop-up on the Note 3 looks like:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This is what it looks like on the Note 8:
Thanks!

I think what you're looking for is in Settings / advanced options / multiwindow.

[email protected] said:
I think what you're looking for is in Settings / advanced options / multiwindow.
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No I don't think you've understood my question.
I know the Note 8 has the option for multiwindow, but I want to know if there's an app or xposed module or whatever available to scale down the pop-up windows like it was on the Note 3.

Spir4 said:
No I don't think you've understood my question.
I know the Note 8 has the option for multiwindow, but I want to know if there's an app or xposed module or whatever available to scale down the pop-up windows like it was on the Note 3.
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Sure, that's what I mean, there's the option to rescale windows

[email protected] said:
Sure, that's what I mean, there's the option to rescale windows
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that's not what he means.
on old Samsung phones that function would shrink the window as-is, so the app would still draw as if it's fullscreen while it's actually shrunken down to a quarter of its normal size.
this would result in smaller buttons and text.
on newer Samsung phones the app is informed that the resolution has changed, allowing it to adjust.
this can cause apps to reload when resizing them, and buttons and text don't shrink.
unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to revert to the old behavior.

thedicemaster said:
that's not what he means.
on old Samsung phones that function would shrink the window as-is, so the app would still draw as if it's fullscreen while it's actually shrunken down to a quarter of its normal size.
this would result in smaller buttons and text.
on newer Samsung phones the app is informed that the resolution has changed, allowing it to adjust.
this can cause apps to reload when resizing them, and buttons and text don't shrink.
unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to revert to the old behavior.
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That's exactly what I mean.
Thanks for that, then I guess the Note 8 isn't for me then
Any idea if there are other phones who do that?

What app have you found that doesn't re-size? Whatsapp, for example, shrinks nicely. Messages, all shrinks.. The screenshot you posted of the Note 8 is not what my phone looks like.

sjrixon said:
What app have you found that doesn't re-size? Whatsapp, for example, shrinks nicely. Messages, all shrinks.. The screenshot you posted of the Note 8 is not what my phone looks like.
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Could you maybe post a screenshot of how it looks on your Note 8?

Here... Not the best, but you can see Google drive has resized.

I've edited your screenshot. Look at the red box.
If you maximize that app to full screen, is the stuff in the red box bigger or the same size?

Ok, correct. That bit doesn't change. The rest does, the plus button and the other text, but not the top.

sjrixon said:
Ok, correct. That bit doesn't change. The rest does, the plus button and the other text, but not the top.
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That's what I mean. And if you open up a window and scale it down to the smallest size possible, those buttons and text can really get in your way (depending on the app).
On the Note 3 those buttons actually scale down as well.

Fingers crossed for an update then! I like the feature but I can understand why it's annoying, but it's not bothering me too much.

sjrixon said:
Fingers crossed for an update then! I like the feature but I can understand why it's annoying, but it's not bothering me too much.
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I highly doubt this will get updated. It's been like that in all the latest Galaxy phones. It's Android's implementation of multi-window. It saves Samsung a lot of time and money not having to code that stuff themself.
So if the community doesn't come up with some kind of mod, this won't change.

That's a shame then. The apps I like to use in popup do work nicely, I love having the notes pop up floating so I can just quickly use it during the day.

Is there an app or mod to allow all the apps to the multi-window view? Because out of the box not all the apps are supported ...

Spir4 said:
Is there an app or mod to allow all the apps to the multi-window view? Because out of the box not all the apps are supported ...
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Don't need an app like you did with LL & MM, there's a setting in Developer Options now but like in the past, doesn't mean all unsupported apps will work/resize fine when forced.

shouren04 said:
Don't need an app like you did with LL & MM, there's a setting in Developer Options now but like in the past, doesn't mean all unsupported apps will work/resize fine when forced.
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Ah nice one didn't know about that, thanks!

Question Samsung Galaxy S23 Unresponsive Touch / Double Tap Problem

Hi, i recently purchased the regular Samsung Galaxy S23 and i have some weird issues with the touch.
The most annoying one is when i get out of an app say for instance 9gag/instagram and then i attempt to lock the screen by double tapping, sometimes one of the taps isn't registered and as you might expect, nothing happens. This also happens when trying to like a post on instagram, or anything related to the double tap.
Another issue occurs sometimes, when i try to just tap something, sometimes i have to tap like 2 or 4 times for the tap to register, as if i didn't tap correctly.
I tried enabling Touch Sensitivity but it didn't help at all.
I wonder if anyone else occured this problem and fixed it, or if it's just my phone. I recently applied a screen protector, hoping the issue was more about the screen being too slippery, but it didn't seem to help at all.
P.S it's a model manufactured in april, not the one with the banana camera issue.

Put into safe mode and see if a 3rd party app causing the issue. If so... take out the trash.
Try clearing the system cache.
Try a hard reboot.
Did you use SmartSwitch?

blackhawk said:
Put into safe mode and see if a 3rd party app causing the issue. If so... take out the trash.
Try clearing the system cache.
Try a hard reboot.
Did you use SmartSwitch?
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Will clear system cache soon. Rebooted the phone a few times, what do you mean by "hard reboot"?
I'm googling how to get into safe mode, it's a very good idea, thank you.
Haven't really used SmartSwitch, because i had a lot of bloat on my s10+. Started from scratch. Used SmartSwitch just for pictures and contacts.

CosminThunder said:
Will clear system cache soon. Rebooted the phone a few times, what do you mean by "hard reboot"?
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Simulates pulling the battery. Probably not needed.
CosminThunder said:
I'm googling how to get into safe mode, it's a very good idea, thank you.
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I keep all social media, shopping and banking apps off the phone. Browser login only.
CosminThunder said:
Haven't really used SmartSwitch, because i had a lot of bloat on my s10+. Started from scratch. Used SmartSwitch just for pictures and contacts.
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Never use it for critical data; it can fail you miserably. Use Samsung Contacts to import/export contacts and create backup files. Copy/paste critical data then verify file size and if readable. Make at least 2 redundant copies on drives that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC.
It's possible using SmartSwitch goofed up the load. I've used it and it's predecessor Kies, both are buggy particularly if going between different models or OS versions. I may need to reload one of my N10+'s because of that Best thing to do is not to use it and put together a complete, organized critical data backup plan then refresh it regularly.

blackhawk said:
Simulates pulling the battery. Probably not needed.
I keep all social media, shopping and banking apps off the phone. Browser login only.
Never use it for critical data; it can fail you miserably. Use Samsung Contacts to import/export contacts and create backup files. Copy/paste critical data then verify file size and if readable. Make at least 2 redundant copies on drives that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC.
It's possible using SmartSwitch goofed up the load. I've used it and it's predecessor Kies, both are buggy particularly if going between different models or OS versions. I may need to reload one of my N10+'s because of that Best thing to do is not to use it and put together a complete, organized critical data backup plan then refresh it regularly.
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Okay so i used safe mode for like an hour and then reverted to regular. I can't seem to tell if it's fixed or any different, because this doesn't happen "all the time". I will give it some time and then i'll come with a better response.

Another thought came to me..
What if the double tapping issue comes from when i do the first tap of the double tap, i somehow do a little swipe down and the phone registers it as such? Is there a way to reduce the slipperiness/smoothness of the screen to counteract this? i wouldn't mind if my screen would be less smooth, but i feel like this would really help.

CosminThunder said:
Another thought came to me..
What if the double tapping issue comes from when i do the first tap of the double tap, i somehow do a little swipe down and the phone registers it as such? Is there a way to reduce the slipperiness/smoothness of the screen to counteract this? i wouldn't mind if my screen would be less smooth, but i feel like this would really help.
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I think it's probably a 3rd party app.
I don't like gesture navigation as they implemented it at all. On my N10+'s I use Galaxy Store Good Lock Navstar and One Handed Operation plus which is the gesture navigation I use. On a large the side gesture navigation works better for me but I use the virtual buttons a lot too.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I am also using goodlock with onehanded operations and other stuff. I'll keep switching between safemode and normal mode to notice any differences

CosminThunder said:
I am also using goodlock with onehanded operations and other stuff. I'll keep switching between safemode and normal mode to notice any differences
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You can use the app I showed to replace the lame Google gestures with virtual keys. One handed Operation plus is much better for gesture navigation and more customizable.
What it looks like... can be adjusted so it's not light up like a Christmas tree.