BestusefulTips Latest Android Tips and Tricks: Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus

Do you want to hide app from the app drawer on your Samsung Galaxy S21 series? You can’t see hidden apps in the app drawer and home screen when you hide apps. Here’s how to show or hide apps on Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21 Plus/S21/S20 Ultra/S20 Plus/S20. You can enable and use a secure folder to hide photos, apps, and other files on your Samsung One UI devices. Also, download third-party apps to hide or lock apps on your Samsung devices.

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How do I Hide Apps on Samsung Galaxy?

Step 1: Long press on the blank space on the home screen.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings icon.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap the Hide apps.

A list of installed apps is the view on your device.

Step 4: Select the Apps from the list you want to hide.

Step 5: Tap on Done at the bottom middle.

Step 6: Go to the app drawer, and you can’t view the hide apps.

How to Find Hidden Apps on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+/S21

Step 1: Long press on a blank area on the home screen.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings icon.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Hide apps.

Step 4: Unselect the apps and tap on Done at the bottom.

How to Hide Apps (Photos, Files) on Samsung Secure Folder

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Biometrics and security.

Step 3: Tap on the Secure folder.

You can see below the given options.

Add apps: You can add apps you want to lock using a secure folder.

Add files: Add documents or files to a secure folder in your Samsung S21 series.

Step 4: Tap on Add app and select the app you want to hide on Samsung secure folder.

How to Change Secure Folder’s Lock Type on Samsung

Settings > Biometrics & security > Secure folder > Lock type > Confirm you screen lock if set > Select lock type from Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprints

How to Set Time to Lock Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy

Settings > Biometrics & security > Secure folder > Auto lock secure folder > Choose from Each time I leave an app/When the screen turns off (By default)/After 5 /10/30 minutes, or When phone restarts

Frequently Asked Question:

How do You Hide Things on Samsung Galaxy S21?

You can use Samsung secure folder to hide things on your device like photos, videos, apps, and other files. Secure folder available in biometrics and security settings on your Samsung devices. Enable a secure folder and hide things you want.

How do you Find Hidden Messages on Samsung?

To find hidden messages (Archive Messages) on your Samsung, open the Messages app and tap on three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner. Now, tap on Archived to view all hidden messages listed on your Samsung Galaxy devices. Long-press the message to get back them your message list.

How to Unhide Apps on S20?

To unhide apps on S20, long-press the blank space on the home screen and tap on home settings. Scroll down and tap on hide apps to view the hidden apps list. Tap on the “-“ icon of a specific app to unhide the app from the list. Now, you can access this app from the app drawer and home screen on your Samsung Galaxy device.

Do you use this feature or a third-party app to hide or lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy device? If you have any questions regarding the above tutorial, please tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Samsung tips and tricks.

By default, turn off safe mode on your Android smartphone. Here’s how to boot into safe mode Android 11 stock OS. You can use safe mode to check any downloaded app causing issues in your device, like the app crashing or freezing, Android slowing down, suddenly stopping apps, etc. Enabling safe mode will hide all third-party apps from your device. You can access only system default apps. To exit safe mode, restart your Android or Samsung Galaxy device.

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How to Boot Into Safe Mode Android 11

There are two ways to go to safe mode on your Android 11 devices. Check out the given methods.

How to Enter Safe Mode on Android 11 When Power On Your Phone

Step 1: Press & hold the power button in your stock Android 11.

Step 2: Tap on the Power button.

Step 3: Long press the power off button to view Reboot to safe mode (Shown below, given the screenshot).

Step 4: Tap on OK.

You can see rebooting your Android device into safe mode.

Step 5: Safe mode icon view at the screen’s bottom left corner. Also, automatically enable Airplane mode in your stock Android 11.

Now, reboot your phone into safe mode. You can remove or hide downloaded apps from your device. Check if your Android phone is facing any issues. If you still have problems in safe mode, check for hardware or OS-related issues. If your phone is running without any problem in safe mode, any third-party app is causing the issue in your phone. Turn off safe mode to restart your phone, find the app and remove it to fix the issue.

How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Android 11

Step 1: Press & hold the power button in Android 11.

Step 2: Click the Power button.

Step 3: Tap the Restart to exit safe mode.

How to Put Android Phone into Safe Mode When Powered Off Your Phone

Step 1: Press & hold the power button in Android 11 stock OS.

Step 2: Tap on the Power button.

Step 3: Tap the Power off.

Wait until shutting down your stock Android device.

Step 4: Long press the phone’s power button until the animation starts (G logo).

Step 5: When the animation is running, press & hold your phone’s volume down button until you can see safe mode at the bottom left of the screen.

Restart your phone to turn off safe mode on your Android or Samsung devices.

Do you still have questions about turning on or off safe mode on stock Android? Tell us in the comment box below. Stay and connect with us for the latest stock Android tips and tricks.

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Do you want to reset your Android phone to factory settings? Here are the 2 ways to perform a factory reset on Android 11 stock OS devices. When you reset your Android smartphones, it will erase all your phone data including your Google account, third-party apps, photos & videos, and more. Before factory reset, make sure to back up your data. Also, hard reset your Android 11 using the power & volume button if forgot password/PIN/Pattern, unresponsive touch screen, black screen of death, and other issues.

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How to Perform Factory Reset on Android 11

Before resetting your Android 11, click here to back up & restore your data.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the app drawer and tap on the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap the System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap the Reset options.

Step 5: Tap on Erase all data (Factory reset).

By default check the box of erasing downloaded SIMs. You can uncheck it.

Step 6: Tap Erase all data button at the bottom right corner.

Step 7: Confirm your pattern.

All of your personal information will be deleted.

Step 8: Tap the Erase all data to delete all.

You will wait until deleting all your phone data.

How to Factory Reset/Hard Reset on Android 11 Stock OS Using Hardware Key

You can use this method when your Android phone locked or factory reset Android without a password. It will delete all your data. Back up your data before performing a hard reset.

Step 1: Make sure to Power off your Android device.

Step 2: Press & hold the power key & volume down key simultaneously until the Start menu appears in your stock Android 11 (Pixel devices running Android 11).

Step 3: Press the volume down key until Recovery mode menu view.

Step 4: Press the Power key once.

Step 5: You can see No command message on the screen.

Step 6: Long press the power button and press the volume up button once only to enter into Android recovery mode.

Step 7: Press the volume down button until select Wipe data/factory reset.

Step 8: Press the Power button once.

Step 9: Press the volume down button to select Factory data reset.

Step 10: Press the Power button once.

Have you ever needed to perform a factory reset Android 11 stock OS? Which method do you use to reset Android smartphones? Tell us in below comment box.

You can reset network settings on Android 11 using system settings. Resetting network will delete all network settings including WiFi networks, cellular data, Bluetooth paired, and other network related settings. To fix the Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth can’t pair, mobile data not working, and other network issues, you need to try resetting all network settings in your stock Android 11 OS.

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How to Reset Network Settings on Android 11

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top and tap on the “Settings” icon.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap the System.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap the Reset options.

Step 5: Tap Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.

This will reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, and Bluetooth. By default check the box of Erase downloaded SIMs. Uncheck the box if you want.

Step 6: Tap on Reset settings at the bottom right corner.

Step 7: Confirm your screen lock.

Step 8: Tap the Reset settings at the bottom right corner.

How to Turn On WiFi Automatically on Android 11

It will automatically turn on high quality saved WiFi network near you like a home or office network.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap the Network & internet.

Step 3: Tap Wi-Fi.

Step 4: Tap the Wi-Fi preference.

Step 5: Toggle on Turn on Wi-Fi automatically.

That’s it. Have you ever needed to reset network settings on your Android or Samsung Galaxy? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

By default several apps running in the background even we don’t use them. Here’s how to stop apps from running in the background Android 11. You can close all open apps at once using recent apps and individually disable app background data in your Android or Samsung Galaxy devices. First of all, check which apps usage more battery or view all running services on your Android 11 stock OS.

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How to Stop Apps Running in the Background on Android 11

There are several apps we forgot to close after opening them. That all apps running in the background on your device. You can close all apps at once using the below settings in your stock Android 11.

How to Close All Running Apps in Stock Android 11

Step 1: Open the Recent apps in your stock Android.

Step 2: Swipe screen right side until last App view.

Step 3: Tap Clear all to close all apps at once.

How to Stop Running Services on Android 11

Make sure to enable developer mode in your stock Android 11. Click here to activate developer options if disabled on your phone.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings app.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap the System.

Step 4: Tap Advanced.

Step 5: Tap Developer options.

Step 6: Tap Running services.

You can see the list of apps with the running processes.

Step 7: Select the App that using more RAM.

Step 8: Tap on Stop.

How to Restrict App Use Battery in Background on Android 11

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Battery.

Step 3: Tap on Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap the Battery usage.

Step 5: Select the App usage more battery.

Step 6: Tap the Background restriction.

Step 7: Tap on Restrict.

How to Disable App Background Data on Android 11

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Select the App usage more cellular data.

To check app usage data, go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > App data usage > Show app usage data

Step 5: Toggle off Background data.

And that’s all. Do you have any alternative methods to stop apps running in the background on Android 11 stock OS? Share it with us in below comment box.

Do you want to enable an automatic dark theme on your Android devices? Here’s how to turn on dark mode in Android 14, Android 13, and other Android devices. You can turn your Android into dark mode using display settings. Also, set a schedule to automatically activate dark mode/dark theme for sunset to sunrise or set the custom time you want to enable it. The dark theme uses a dark background to help extend battery life in your stock Android devices.

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How to Turn On Dark Mode Android 14, 13, 12, 11, 10

Android device has slightly different settings to turn on or off dark mode (Dark Theme) on your phone.

Set a Schedule to Turn On Dark Mode on Your Android Device

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom to open the app drawer and tap on the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap Display.

Step 3: Make sure to toggle the Dark Theme button to activate it.

Now, see the dark background on your Android devices.

Step 4: Tap on the Dark theme.

Step 5: Tap Schedule.

The options below are available here.

None: By default, selected.

Turns on at custom time: Enter the start and end times to turn the dark theme on automatically.

Turns on from sunset to sunrise: Ensure the device location is turned on.

Turns on at bedtime (Android 13 Version): When enabling bedtime mode, it will silence your phone, dim the wallpaper, and set the screen to black & white at bedtime.

Step 6: Select the option you want to use to set the schedule to dark mode.

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How to Activate Dark Theme on Android Using Notification Panel

Step 1: Pull down the notification panel twice from the top.

Step 2: Tap the Dark theme to enable dark mode.

Step 3: Tap and hold a dark theme to change the dark mode settings.

How to Turn Off Dark Mode on Android

Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on Dark theme.

OR

Settings > Display > Toggle off the Dark theme in the Appearance section.

Do you set up auto-dark mode on Android phones? Tell us in the comment box below. Stay with us for the latest Android tips and tricks.

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