Welcome back to part two of our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Tips and Tricks series! If you’re here, you’re already familiar with the basics and are ready to dive deeper into the realm of hidden features and advanced settings. Buckle up, because we’re about to explore even more ways to make your Galaxy Z Flip 6 truly exceptional.

And stay tuned, because in part three, we’ll be uncovering the most advanced, well-hidden features that will revolutionize your Galaxy Z Flip experience. But for now, let’s jump into today’s tips!

RETRO FLIP PHONE TIP

Remember the good old days of flip phones? You could simply flip open your phone to answer a call and flip it shut to end the call. Well, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 brings that nostalgic functionality back! Here’s how you can enable it:

1. Open the Phone app.

2. Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner to access Settings.

3. Look for "Flip Options" and activate "Open phone to answer calls."

Now, whenever your phone rings and it's closed, just flip it open to answer. To end a call, simply flip the phone shut. Make sure the “Close phone to end calls” option is also turned on for a seamless retro experience.

YOUR CALLING CARD

Your phone can do more than just make calls—it can make your calls more personal and engaging. Here's how to set up a custom profile card:

1. Open the Phone app.

2. Tap your name at the top of the screen.

3. Go to "Create Profile Card."

From here, you can upload a photo of yourself or use AI to create a fun cartoon version. The Portrait Studio feature offers options like 3D cartoon, watercolor, and sketch styles.

You can also customize the text that appears on the profile card, adjusting the font, color, and more. Once you’re satisfied with your creation, hit "Preview" to see how it looks and then "Done" to save.

Take your contact management to the next level with Bixby. In the same profile card section, you can:

- Add relationships, such as family members and friends.

- Set reminders based on your location, like turning on Wi-Fi when you’re at home.

- Input your medical information and emergency contacts for quick access.

Personalizing your profile card and utilizing these features not only makes your phone more functional but also enhances your overall user experience.

So there you have it—some exciting ways to enhance your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 experience with just a few tweaks.

Let's dive into customizing your profile picture for your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6! Here’s how you can make it truly yours:

1. Open Your Profile Settings: Tap on your profile picture. You’ll see a small pencil icon next to it—tap that to start customizing.

2. Choose Your Image Source: You can either take a new photo with your camera, select an image from your gallery, or even create a fun AR Emoji.

3. Update Your Card: If you’re not satisfied with the current drawing or image, feel free to change it to something you like.

Once you’ve personalized your profile card, you can easily share your contact information.

Sharing Your Profile Information

1. Access the Share Option: Go to your phone book and find your number at the top of the page. Tap the “Share” option in the bottom right corner.

2. Create a QR Code: For a more modern touch, select “Create QR Code.” This generates a QR code containing all your contact details and the image you set up. When someone scans this code, they can instantly save your information to their phone.

3. Download and Share: You can also download your profile card to your device and share it through apps like WhatsApp.

HOW TO TAKE BETTER SELFIES

If you’re still using the inner display camera for selfies, you’re missing out. The inner camera may be convenient, but it’s not the best quality. Think of it like driving a Ford Fiesta when you’ve got a Porsche in the garage. Here’s how to make the most of your primary camera for selfies:

1. Access Your Camera Shortcut: Look for the camera shortcut on your screen. You might also have a shortcut by double-pressing the side button, unless you’ve customized it as shown in part one of this series.

2. Use the Main Camera for Selfies: Drag the camera shortcut to the center of the screen to open it. You’ll now be using the primary camera, which is significantly better than the inner display camera.

3. Take Your Shot: Raise your palm to trigger a timer, use the volume rocker to snap a photo, or tap the screen to capture your selfie.

The primary camera is five times better than the inner display selfie camera, so trust me—this is the way to go for high-quality selfies.

Now that you know how to set up your profile card and take stunning selfies, you’re ready to get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

BETTER VERTICAL VIDS

Level up your selfie videos and create stunning vertical content for TikTok and other social platforms with this tip:

Enhanced Selfie Videos with Auto Framing

1. Open Your Camera: Access your camera as shown earlier.

2. Activate Flex Mode: Partially open your phone to the "flex view" position, where it's half-open. You'll notice a little yellow icon appear—this activates auto framing.

3. Enable Auto Framing for Photos and Videos: Auto framing works for both photos and videos. It automatically zooms in and out to keep the subject in focus.

For videos, there's an additional step:

Switch to Video Mode: Swipe across to the video section.

Activate Auto Framing: Tap the dropdown in the top right corner. Look for the icon with a dot and a square around it. Tap it to enable auto framing for video.

Perfect for Dynamic Shots

When filming a person, such as during a TikTok dance, the auto framing feature ensures the camera stays locked onto the subject, adjusting the frame as needed. This is the optimal way to shoot vertical videos with your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

As mentioned in the previous tip, avoid using the inner camera for selfies and videos. Instead, use the superior primary cameras on your device for the best quality.

With these tips, you can create professional-looking videos and photos that stand out on social media. Enjoy capturing your moments with the best tools!

BETTER PHOTOS OF FRIENDS

Here's a tip to help you capture nicer photos of your family and friends, especially if they tend to pull funny or awkward faces right as you snap the picture.

Dual Viewfinder for Better Photos

1. Open Your Camera: Start by opening the camera in the open view mode.

2. Use the Rear Camera: Ensure you're using the rear camera for the best quality.

3. Activate the Cover Screen: Look at the top right corner of the camera interface. You'll see an icon that looks like a little square. Tap it to activate the cover screen on the back of the phone.

How It Works

When the cover screen is activated, your family and friends will have their own little viewfinder on the back of the phone. This allows them to see themselves and adjust their poses, ensuring they look their best. This feature helps everyone be more prepared and comfortable, leading to better, more natural photos.

Why You'll Love It

Even if you're guilty of pulling funny faces yourself, this tip ensures everyone can see how they look in real-time, helping to capture the perfect moment without the last-second awkwardness.

With this simple trick, your photos of family and friends will look more polished and professional. Enjoy taking better pictures with this handy feature!

BETTER CAMERA DETAIL

Here's a valuable tip for maximizing the quality of your photos with the Galaxy Z Flip 6's primary camera. This device uses a technique called pixel binning to combine pixels and gather more light, which is particularly useful in low-light conditions. However, when you're in a well-lit environment and want to capture every detail, you can utilize the full 50-megapixel capability of the primary sensor.

1. Open Your Camera App: Start by opening the camera app on your Galaxy Z Flip 6.

2. Select 50MP Mode: At the top of the screen, you'll see an icon labeled "12M" (representing 12 million pixels). Tap this icon to switch to "50MP" mode, enabling the camera to use all 50 million pixels.

When to Use 50MP Mode

This mode is ideal for capturing highly detailed photos in good lighting conditions, such as:

- Scenic Landscapes: Perfect for holidays or beautiful scenery.

- Daylight Shots: Anytime the sun is out, and you want to capture vivid details.

Things to Keep in Mind

- File Size: Photos taken in 50MP mode will have larger file sizes, so make sure you have enough storage space.

- Zooming: The more you zoom in, the fewer megapixels will be utilized, so for the best detail, avoid excessive zooming.

Further Exploration

These tips are just scratching the surface of what the Samsung Galaxy cameras can do. If you want to dive deeper and become a true Galaxy camera master, check out my detailed video on camera settings for Galaxy phones.

By using the full potential of your camera, you'll be able to capture stunning, detailed photos that make the most of your Galaxy Z Flip 6's capabilities.

COVER SCREEN HIDDEN TRICK

Advanced Tips for Your Galaxy Z Flip 6 Cover Screen

If you watched part one of this three-part Galaxy Z Flip 6 series, you know I teased some advanced tips for the cover screen. Here's one of them, and there will be more in part three. Let's dive in.

Enable Apps on the Cover Screen

1. Open Settings: Start by going into your settings menu.

2. Navigate to Advanced Features: Scroll down and tap on "Advanced Features."

3. Enter the Labs Section: Within Advanced Features, select the "Labs" section.

4. Allow Apps on Cover Screen: Here, you'll see an option labeled "Apps allowed on cover screen." It's typically switched off, so turn it on.

5. Select Your Apps: Tap on "Apps allowed on cover screen" to see the available options. Enable the apps you want to use on the cover screen.

Accessing Apps on the Cover Screen

Once you've enabled your apps, go back to the cover screen. You might already have a few widgets set up if you watched part one of this series. Scroll to the last page on your cover screen to find the newly enabled apps.

To quickly access your apps:

- Zoom Out: Pinch the cover screen to zoom out and view all pages at once.

- Jump to Apps: This allows you to jump straight to your desired page with two touches instead of swiping multiple times.

Now you can open and use apps directly from the cover screen, enhancing your Galaxy Z Flip 6 experience.

IMPROVED VIDEO PLAYBACK

To improve your video viewing experience on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings: Go to your settings menu.

2. Access Advanced Features: Navigate to the "Advanced" section.

3. Enable Video Brightness: Scroll down to find "Video brightness." By default, this setting is on "Normal." Switch it to "Bright" to enhance the brightness for video content in supported apps.

- Note: This setting may increase power consumption, but it significantly improves the viewing experience. You can also select specific apps for this feature.

KEYBOARD MAGIC

If you're transitioning from an iPhone, you might prefer the Gboard over the Samsung keyboard. Here's a tip to easily switch between them:

1. Install Gboard: Download and install the Gboard app if you haven't already.

2. Add to Home Screen: Place the Gboard app on your home screen for quick access.

3. Switch Keyboards:

- To switch from Samsung Keyboard to Gboard: Open the Gboard app and change the input method.

- To switch back to Samsung Keyboard: Tap the small keyboard icon in the bottom left corner of the Gboard to bring up the options.

Samsung Keyboard Tips and Tricks

The Samsung keyboard has several features that can enhance your typing experience:

1. Text Style Transformation:

- Select Text: Highlight the text you've written.

- Magic Text: Tap the sparkling star icon and choose "Writing Style" to transform your text into different styles like Professional, Casual, or Social (which includes emojis).

2. AI Composer:

- Activate AI Composer: Tap the sparkling star icon without selecting any text to access the AI composer.

- Describe Your Content: Provide a brief summary of what you want to write.

- Choose Style and Context: Select the context (Email, Social Media, Comment) and the tone (Polite, Casual, Professional).

- Generate Text: Hit "Generate" and review the output. If satisfied, tap "Insert" to add it to your document or message.

ANOTHER KEYBOARD TRICK

Enhance Your Samsung Keyboard Experience

Here's a tip to make typing on the Samsung keyboard even easier:

1. Open Settings on Samsung Keyboard:

- Tap the settings icon at the bottom of the Samsung keyboard.

- Scroll down to find "Swipe, touch, and feedback."

2. Enable Swipe to Type:

- At the top of this page, you'll see "Swipe Controls."

- Select "Swipe to type" to enable it.

With this feature enabled, you can simply swipe your finger across the keyboard to form words, making typing faster and more intuitive. The Samsung keyboard is highly accurate in predicting the words you're trying to write, enhancing your overall typing experience.

The Samsung keyboard offers a multitude of features, surpassing even Gboard and SwiftKey. For more in-depth tips, stay tuned for part three of this series!

QUICK NAVIGATION TRICK

Here's a quick navigation trick for those who prefer using gesture navigation over buttons:

1. Using the Navigation Bar:

- At the bottom of your screen, you'll see a small line, which is your navigation bar.

- Instead of accessing your recent apps menu, you can simply swipe across this bar.

By swiping left or right on the navigation bar, you can quickly switch between your recent apps without going through the full background menu. This is a handy shortcut for efficient multitasking.

SPLIT SCREEN BASICS

Let's dive into the basics of split-screening on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, a feature perfectly suited for this dual-display device.

Activate Split Screen:

Swipe up to bring up your recent apps.
Choose an app you want to split screen and tap its icon.
Select "Open in split-screen view."

This will pin the app to the top half of the display, allowing you to choose another app for the bottom half.

Save Your Split Screen Setup:

Hit the three dots in the center of the split screen.
Tap the star icon to add the app pair to your home screen or edge panel for quick access.

This is particularly useful if you frequently use the same app combinations.

Adjust Your Split Screen:

Tap the three dots in the middle to switch the positions of the apps if needed.

GET THE EDGE

Utilizing the Edge Panel

The edge panel is a powerful tool you should definitely be using:

Access and Customize the Edge Panel:

On the right edge of your screen, you'll see a faint bar. Swipe it out to reveal the edge panels.
To customize, tap the pen icon at the bottom right corner. Remove apps you don't use and add those that are more useful to you, especially ones not already on your home screen.

CLIPBOARD TRICK

Add and Manage Panels:

Swipe out the edge panel, and you'll briefly see a settings icon at the bottom. Tap it quickly before it disappears.
Here, you can add more panels. One of the most useful is the clipboard panel.

Use the Clipboard Panel:

If you copy text and accidentally copy something else afterward, you might think you've lost the first text. With the clipboard panel, you can recall all text previously copied.
To access, swipe out the edge panel and swipe down to view your clipboard history. This feature is incredibly useful for managing multiple copied items.

Advanced Edge Panel Multitasking

Here's a bonus tip involving the Edge Panels, perfect for enhancing your multitasking capabilities on the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

1. Dragging Apps for Split Screen or Floating Window:

- Once you've set up your favorite apps on the Edge Panel, you can simply hold down on an app icon.

- Drag the icon to the top or bottom half of the display for split-screen mode.

- Drag the icon to the center of the screen for a floating window.

This method provides a quick and advanced way to manage your apps, making multitasking seamless and efficient.

2. Managing Pop-up Windows:

- If you open an app in a pop-up window, you can tap the line at the top to manage the window.

- You can shrink, expand, or make it transparent. This is particularly useful for tools like calculators, which you might want to float over other content.

- From the pop-up window, you can also convert it back into a split-screen view by selecting another app.

SAFER SURFING

Did you know that Samsung offers a built-in VPN? This might be region-specific, so check if it's available on your device.

1. Enabling Samsung's VPN:

- Go to Settings > Security and Privacy > More Security Settings.

- Look for Secure Wi-Fi and enable it. This feature protects your IP address by activating a VPN whenever you connect to an unknown Wi-Fi network.

- You can set it to Auto Protect, ensuring it activates automatically when needed.

2. Data Limits:

- The standard version offers 1GB of data per month for free. You can upgrade if you need more data.

ANDROIDS AIRDROP

Google devices offer Quick Share, similar to Apple's AirDrop, for seamless sharing between Android devices.

1. Setting Up Quick Share:

- Swipe down from the top to access the quick settings menu. Tap Quick Share to jump into its settings.

- Configure Nearby Sharing to set who can share with you. Options include Everyone or Contacts Only, with the ability to set a time limit for sharing.

2. Sharing Files:

- When you want to share a file, select Quick Share from the share menu.

- If the recipient is not in your contacts, use the QR code link. The recipient can scan the QR code with their camera to receive the file directly via Wi-Fi.

3. Advanced Quick Share Settings:

- Explore settings to make shared files and photos disappear after a set time, ensuring privacy and control over your shared content.

HOTSPOT PRO TIP

1. Enhancing Mobile Hotspot:

- Access your Mobile Hotspot settings by holding down the Mobile Hotspot icon in the quick settings menu.

- Customize the password and change the band to 6 GHz for maximum speed if your device supports it. For most devices, 5 GHz is a faster option than 2.4 GHz, though it has a shorter range.

- Use the One-time Password feature for secure sharing without giving away your main password. Create a QR code for quick and easy connection.

CUSTOM QUICK SETTINGS

2. Customizing Quick Settings:

- Swipe down twice to access the full quick settings menu. Tap the pen icon in the top right corner to edit.

- Add useful toggles like Dolby Atmos and Secure Wi-Fi for quick access.

- Arrange the settings to suit your needs, ensuring the most used options are easily accessible.

ANTI-PHOTO BOMBER TRICK

1. Removing Unwanted Objects from Photos:

- Use the object eraser feature to remove people or objects from your photos. Tap the pen icon, select the unwanted area, and the hit the AI stars will clean it up for you.

SLO-MO ANY VIDEO

- Capture a moment in a video and hold your finger on the desired frame to create a slo-mo version. The slo-mo clip will be saved separately in your gallery.

I hope you found these tips helpful in getting the most out of your Galaxy Z Flip 6. For more advanced tips, don't miss part three. See you in the next one.