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Samsung galaxy Note 8 has several lock screen settings. But in this tutorial, I will show you complete guide to change lock screen shortcuts on galaxy Note 8 device. By default two app shortcuts on the lock screen for quick access. You will change left shortcut and right shortcut app on galaxy Note 8 using lock screen & security settings.

In most of device camera and phone app set as left & right shortcut icon. Add WhatsApp, Instagram or other app to your lock screen shortcuts. You will customize the lock screen app shortcuts on galaxy Note 8. Different device has slightly different settings to change lock screen app on galaxy Note 8 and other device. Follow below given step by step instruction to change lock screen shortcuts on Galaxy Note 8 device.

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How to change lock screen shortcuts on Galaxy Note 8

Step 1: Go to settings in your galaxy Note 8

Step 2: Tap lock screen & security

Here you will see several options list.

Step 3: Tap app shortcuts

You will see left app shortcut and right app shortcut option. Set your regular use app icon on lock screen to operate it from home screen in your device.

Step 4: Tap left shortcut or right shortcut

To change app shortcut icon on galaxy Note 8 lock screen, choose app icon from list you want to set.

If you can’t see any app shortcut on lock screen, turn off them in your device.

Samsung galaxy Note 8 Security:

In Samsung galaxy Note 8 device, you will set screen lock using above settings. Galaxy Note 8 include 3 biometric security including Iris scanning, Fingerprint sensor and Face recognition. You can set this biometric security using below settings in your galaxy Note 8.

Settings > lock screen & security > Iris scanning / Face recognition / Fingerprint sensor

Instant lock on galaxy Note 8:

Just press the stand by button, your phone lock instantly.

Settings > lock screen & security > secure lock settings > lock device

Smart lock on galaxy Note 8:

Settings > lock screen & security > secure lock settings > Smart lock

In galaxy Note 8 notifications settings, you can set only show notifications as app icons on lock screen in your Samsung galaxy Note 8 device. Also set app priority and disable pop-up notifications on an app in galaxy Note 8 device.

Did you find above article helpful to change lock screen shortcuts on Galaxy Note 8 phone? Do you have any other lock screen tips want to share? Tell us in below comment section. Don’t miss our single Samsung galaxy Note 8 tricks.

Here’s how to get into safe mode on Samsung Galaxy Note 8. When turning on safe mode, you can check if any third party app causing the issue on your phone. App crashing or freezing issue is slow down your Galaxy Note 8 performance and speed. To fix the app issue, turn on the safe mode galaxy Note 8 and check the issue. If you have found any specific app related issue, then clear the app cache on your Galaxy Note 8 device.

When enabling safe mode, your device works with only by default installed apps. You can use only system apps. After exit safe mode, automatically enable downloaded apps. Check out below given a complete guide to turning on safe mode Galaxy Note 8.

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How to Turn On Safe Mode Galaxy Note 8

To find any third party downloaded apps that causing issue of app crashing or freezing, enable safe mode on galaxy Note 8 using below steps.

Enable Safe Mode Galaxy Note 8

Step 1: Press & hold the Power button on your Samsung Note 8 until seeing the power menu.

Step 2: Long press the Power off button until see “Safe mode“.

You can view this message on the screen: Reboot to safe mode

Step 3: Tap OK.

Step 4: You can see the Safe mode icon at the bottom of the left side screen.

Now, boot into safe mode Samsung note 8.  All downloaded apps are disabled from your device. If you can’t find any problem in safe mode, it means any downloaded apps causing the issue on your phone. Restart your phone to disable safe mode on Note 8. Now, remove recently downloaded apps one by one and check to fix the issues. After the fix, re-install other apps. If you still facing issues in safe mode, it means hardware or OS related issues.

Turn Off Safe Mode

Step 1: Long press the power button until seeing the power menu.

Step 2: Tap Restart.

If you have any specific app related issue on your Galaxy Note 8 device, clear the app cache on galaxy Note 8 using below settings.

Clear the App Cache on Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Step 1: Go to Settings in your galaxy Note 8.

Step 2: Tap Apps.

Step 3: Tap App manager.

Step 4: Find the app & tap on it.

Step 5: Tap Storage.

Step 6: Tap Clear cache.

I hope above given one of these method fix galaxy Note 8 app crashing or freezing issue. If none of the methods fix problems, hard reset your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

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Samsung galaxy Note 8 has several awesome features, but it offers several security options including Facial recognition, Fingerprint scanner and Iris scanning. In this tutorial, I will show you complete guide to set up and use facial recognition on galaxy Note 8. In galaxy Note 8, you can use either Facial recognition or Iris scanner.

To unlock your galaxy Note 8 device, hold your phone in front of your face. This facial recognition is not secure compare to fingerprint or Iris scanner. Anyone can be unlock your device if picture of you. You will use your favorite biometric security from options. Follow below given step by step guide to set up and use facial recognition on Galaxy Note 8 device.

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How to set up and use Facial recognition on Galaxy Note 8

Facial recognition is quickly unlock your galaxy Note 8 device compare to other security. Let see how to set up facial recognition on galaxy Note 8 device.

Step 1: Go to settings in your galaxy Note 8

Step 2: Tap lock screen & security

Here you will see several security options.

Step 3: Tap Facial recognition under phone security section

Step 4: Create PIN number/ Pattern lock / Password

Select from above options to unlock your galaxy Note 8 before set up biometrics security.

Now follow on screen instruction and after that tap continue.

Step 5: Hold you phone in front of your face and set it inside circle of screen

Step 6: After scanned face, turn on facial recognition on your device

Now customize facial recognition settings on your galaxy Note 8 device, so your device automatically unlock when you look at phone screen. It’s quiet easy to set up and use Facial recognition on Galaxy Note 8 device.

Samsung galaxy Note 8 has other security features to unlock your device such as instant lock, smart lock, unlock your galaxy Note 8 with home button, Bluetooth unlock etc. Also set automatically factory reset galaxy Note 8 if unlock your device 10-12 times by unknown person.

And that’s it. Are you using the facial recognition feature on your galaxy Note 8 or other device? Do you have still questions about set up and use facial recognition on Galaxy Note 8. Tell us in below comment section. Don’t forget to check out our other Galaxy Note 8 tips and tricks.

Let see how to enable and use moves gesture on Samsung galaxy Note 8 device. Gesture feature is helpful to quickly see notifications, palm swipe to capture photo, making a call or sending a text, power off phone and other shortcut tricks. In Galaxy Note 8, you can see special gesture to zoom in and out of picture. You can enable gesture on Galaxy Note 8 using advanced feature section.

Galaxy Note 8 has several awesome features such as live messages, S Pen, Biometric security, Water & dust resistant, 6.3 inch infinity display and more. Check out below given handy tips to enable gesture on Galaxy Note 8 device.

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How to enable Gesture on Galaxy Note 8

You can see below given list of gestures on your Samsung galaxy Note 8 device. To enable this galaxy Note 8 gesture, Go to settings > Advanced features > Select gesture and turn on or off you want.

Palm Swipe

When turn on palm swipe gesture, swiping the edge of your hand across more than half of screen display and the screen will be captured screenshots.  You can enable palm swipe gesture on galaxy Note 8 using below settings.

Settings > Advanced features > Palm swipe > Turn on toggle button

Easy Mute

Annoying by phone calls sound on your galaxy Note 8? Enable easy mute gesture on your Note 8. When screen is on, place your hand on the screen to mute calls and alarms.

Settings > Advanced features > Easy mute

Mute Audio

Just cover the phone screen with your hand to mute audio on your galaxy Note 8.

Making a call or sending a text

To use this gesture, swiping over the contact name want to make a call or sending a text message.

In galaxy Note 8, use one handed mode to resizing and moving the screen around with your thumb. In gesture features, you can access all shortcuts to swipe or tap the screen in your Note 8 device. You can easily enable and use gesture on galaxy Note 8.

How to take screenshot on Galaxy Note 8

Galaxy Note 8 device has slightly different settings to take screenshot compare to galaxy Note 7 (uses a both stand by button + home button). To take screenshot on galaxy Note 8, press volume and the standby button on the right hand side at the same time. And the screenshot captured in your device. You will also take screenshot on galaxy Note 8 using palm swipe gesture and smart select.

And that’s all. I hope above given article helpful to enable gesture on galaxy Note 8 phone. Do you know any gesture which missed above? Tell us in below comment section. Stay connected with us for Samsung galaxy Note 8 tips.

This tutorial explains installing a dark theme on Android Oreo 8.0 without root. There are several options to set wallpaper on Oreo, but you can’t see a dark theme option. You can set the Android 8.0 dark mode/theme using Substratum and Andromeda. With this help, you can easily customize the theme on Android Oreo without rooting your device. Google Pixel and Nexus users are getting official OTA updates of Android Ore 8.0. Android Oreo has added tremendous features, including PIP mode, Notification dots, Android instant apps, background process limit, Auto-fill, etc.

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How To Install A Android 8.0 Dark Theme with the Help of Substratum and Andromeda

First, download and install the substratum theme and Andromeda add-on on your Oreo device. Let’s see how to set up Andromeda and install the substratum theme on the Android Oreo device.

Download Andromeda add-ons for the substratum theme from the Google Play Store.

Download the Substratum theme engine on your Android Oreo device.

Step 1: Go to Settings > Developer options > Debugging > Enable USB debugging

If there is a hidden developer option in your Oreo, enable developer mode in Oreo using the below.

Settings > System > About phone > Tap build number 7 times.

Now enable developer mode on your device.

Step 2: Launch Andromeda apps on your device. By default, you are disconnected from the connection status.

Step 3: Connect your Oreo device to your PC via USB cable

After connecting your device to the PC, check the settings below.

Windows PC:

First of all, open the start_andromeda.bat file. It will ask for grant administrator rights and see the command prompt. After pressing enter, you will see many ADB commands are running.  These commands are set up in the Andromeda add-on, so use your desktop PC independently.

Mac:

Double-click on “AndromedaClient.app”. It will ask you to select the disk image of the mounted Andromeda client. Tap continues and selects Andromeda from the list of options. Now click on Done.

Step 4: After completing the process with the Andromeda client on your desktop PC, see the substratum application open up on your device

To verify it, open the Andromeda app, and the connection status shows connected.

Step 5: Now install Andromeda on your Oreo and desktop PC.

Now download the below-given theme on your Oreo device:

Download [Substratum] Sai’s Android Oreo Black theme and install it to set the dark theme on our device.

Download [Substratum] Sai’s Fresh theme and install it on your Oreo device to set a dark theme in settings and the System UI tuner.

How to Install a Dark Theme on Android Oreo 8.0

Step 1: Open the Substratum app and tap Sai’s Android O Black theme.

Step 2: Tap Select to toggle all overlays.

Here, you will customize the colour by expanding the drop-down menu under the Android system and selecting the colour you set.

Step 3: Tap the paint roller icon and select Build & Enable.

Now, complete the installation process and restart your Android Oreo 8.0 device. Now, enjoy dark theme mode in Android Oreo without rooting your device. Also, install the black themes on messages, Twitter, and other apps.

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Enable Dark Mode on Android 9 Pie Using the Phone Settings

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap the Device theme.

Step 5: Choose Dark.

Automatically Turn on Dark Mode on Android Phones

Settings > Display > Dark theme > Schedule > Choose “Turns on from sunset to sunrise or Turns on at custom time”.

And that’s all. I hope the above-given article helps install a dark theme on Android Oreo 8.1 without rooting the device. If you have any trouble, let us know in the comment section below.

Samsung galaxy Note 8 launched with best features such as Live messages, S Pen, Water & dust resistant, 6.3 inch infinity display, Biometric authentication and more. This galaxy Note 8 security features including Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner and Facial recognition. In this tutorial, I will show you step by step guide to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 devices.

This is one of the more secure features to protect and unlock your Note 8. In Samsung galaxy Note 8 Iris scanning feature, scan of your eye to unlock your android phone. Iris scanning is quickly unlocking your galaxy Note 8 compares to facial recognition or fingerprint sensor security.

Also use this Iris scanning to online purchase transaction using Samsung Pay. You can’t use both biometric security same time in your galaxy Note 8 device. Apply below given step by step process to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 / Galaxy Note 7 devices.

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How to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 / Galaxy Note 7

This Iris recognition is one of the safest ways to keep your Galaxy Note 8 device locked. Let see how to set up and use Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 device.

Step 1: Go to settings in your galaxy Note 8

Step 2: Tap lock screen & security

Step 3: Tap Iris scanner under phone security section

Step 4: Create PIN number/Password/ Pattern lock

Now read onscreen instruction and follow it.

Step 5: Hold you galaxy Note 8 in front of your eyes and align your eyes in circles on-screen to scan your eyes

Step 6: After completed Iris scan, turn on Iris scanner

Now quickly unlock your galaxy Note 8 device using this Iris scanner security feature.

In Samsung galaxy Note 8 device, you can unlock your device with three Biometric authentication security types including face recognition, eyes recognition or fingerprint sensor.

And that’s all. Did you find above steps helpful to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 device. If you have any kind of trouble, don’t hesitate to let me know in below comment section, would be pleasure to help you. Don’t miss this best Samsung galaxy Note 8 tips and tricks. If you found it helpful, don’t forget to share with others. stay and connect with us for latest Samsung Note 8 update.