4 essential Samsung settings to boost performance

By customising your camera modes, you'll have quick access to your favourite interface
An undated image of Samsung Galaxy A34. — Samsung/Canva
An undated image of Samsung Galaxy A34. — Samsung/Canva

Are you getting the most out of your Samsung device? With a few simple tweaks, you can enable enhanced camera capabilities; extend battery life, and optimise performance. Here are four essential Samsung settings to change right away.

Change these Samsung settings for a better experience:

Customise your camera modes

Follow this step-by-step guide:

  1. Open the Camera app.
  2. Long press on the camera mode (e.g., Photo, Video, Portrait).
  3. Tap ‘Edit’ to rearrange or remove unused modes.
  4. Drag modes to your desired order or tap the minus icon to delete.

By customising your camera modes, you'll have quick access to your favourites and declutter your camera interface.

Unlock additional zoom options

Follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the Samsung Apps store.
  2. Search for ‘Camera Assistant’ and download.
  3. Open the Camera app.
  4. Go to Settings (gear icon).
  5. Scroll down to ‘Advanced features.’
  6. Enable ‘Additional zoom options’ (now visible due to Camera Assistant).

Camera Assistant will enable you to gain more flexibility with zoom levels.

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Boost battery life

Follow this simple step-by-step guide:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll down to ‘Device care.’
  3. Tap the ‘Battery’ option or ‘Battery life.’
  4. Select ‘Power saving’ or ‘Performance profile.’
  5. Enable ‘Large’ power-saving option.

The following steps from the setting will adjust your device's performance to conserve battery life.

Schedule regular restarts

Follow the following steps written below:

  1. Go to the Settings.
  2. Scroll down to ‘General management.’
  3. Tap ‘Reset’ or ‘Restart’ option.
  4. Select ‘Auto restart’ or ‘Schedule restart.’
  5. Choose ‘Once a week’ and set your preferred day and time for restart.

Regular restarts help maintain your device's performance and prevent slowdowns.