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Google has recently released android O developer preview during Google I/O. Google has brought its first developer preview of Android O. Android O’s first beta release with great android O features so far such as Notification channels & snoozing, picture-in-picture mode, Adaptive icons, API changes, Autofill, system optimizations and more.

Any guess what is the full form of android O? This android 8.0 version supported Google Pixel & pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X and android one device. Let see all new android O features, release date and beta features. You can see everything you need to know about Google new android O.

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Top 5 best android O features you should know

Notification channels / Notification dots

In android O, you can manage notifications channels individually for each group created by a user in messaging app such as WhatsApp, Hike, Messenger, WeChat and more. To view notification on android O, long press on app launcher icons in your android 8.0 devices. User manages notifications settings using a system UI in your android O 8.0 device such as pixel & pixel XL, Nexus etc. You can anytime change notification or block a notification channel. In this Android O feature user can set priority of individual notification also.

Picture-in-picture mode

This picture-in-picture mode feature of android O is one type of multi-window mode that used for manage two functions simultaneously such as watching video and also search latest news on your android device. You can easily manage two activities at same time in android 8.0 devices. This is one of the best android O features.

Adaptive icons

Android O another feature is adaptive icons. It can display different shapes across various device models. A new adaptive icon launcher also used in sharing dialog, shortcuts and overview screen. Also control launcher icon look by two layers of foreground and background.

Autofill framework

Autofill framework feature use to saves user time to re-typing information and minimize user input errors in android 8.0 devices. It will manage the communication between an autofill framework and app. You can used this autofill data in your app after authenticate. You can enable / disable autofill framework in android O 8.0 using below settings.

Enable autofill framework on android 8.0 O:

Settings > Apps & notifications > Defaults apps > Autofill app

Autosizing Textview

This android O feature automatically set the size of your text mainly based on textview. Using this autosizing textview, it easy to optimize text size on various screens with dynamic content.

That’s the not ends of android O features. Other most useful features of Google’s latest OS android O are Webview API changes, smart text selection, background app limit, Android GO, pointer capture etc. You can view all details of Google new android O features and API using below links.

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Here’s how to set a data usage limits on Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 plus device. You can check the particular app data usage, Wi-fi data usage, and manage other mobile data settings. To reduce mobile data usage, you need to set a data limit on Samsung S8 Plus and S8. It will automatically disable cellular data when reaches the set data limit. Also, change the data usage cycle or billing cycle, and restrict the app using this background data.

To reduce data usage, enable data saver on galaxy S8 to prevent some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. It also allowed the app to use unrestricted data access when data saver is on. Try the below-given step by step guide to set data usage limit on Samsung galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus.

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How to Set Data Usage Limit on Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 plus

Here you can see how to manage data usage on galaxy S8, change the data usage cycle, and restrict data usage by app.

Set data limit in Galaxy S8 & S8 plus

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Connections.

Step 3: Touch Data usage.

Step 4: Tap Mobile data usage under the mobile section.

Step 5: Tap Settings gear icon at the top right side.

Step 6: Toggle on Data limit.

Step 7: Tap Data limit.

Step 8: Set the data usage limit in GB/MB and tap SET.

Change the data usage cycle on Galaxy S8 & S8 plus

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Connections.

Step 3: Touch Data usage.

Step 4: Tap Mobile data usage under the mobile section.

Step 5: Tap Settings gear icon at the top right side.

Step 6: Tap Start billing cycle on.

Step 7: Set date then tap SET.

Set data usage warning on Galaxy S8 & S8 plus

Settings > Connections > Data usage > Mobile data usage > Settings gear icon > Data warning > Set data usage warning in GB/MB > SET

You can also view data usage by app and restrict data usage by the app on the Galaxy S8 device.

View data usage by the app on Galaxy S8

Settings > Connections > Data usage > Mobile data usage > A list of Apps with data usage

WiFi Data usage: Settings > Connections > Data usage > WiFi data usage under WiFi section

Unrestricted data usage by the app on Galaxy S8+

Settings > Connections > Data usage > Mobile data usage > Tap any app > Toggle on Unrestricted data usage

That’s all about how to set the data usage limit on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 plus. If you find it helpful, don’t forget to share it with others. Stay connected with us for daily latest android tips and tricks.

Want to set and change default apps on Samsung galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone? In android nougat 7.0 devices, by default set some of the apps such as phone app, SMS app, browser app and set Google now launcher as home app. You can set default app from list or if you don’t like then download another app from play store and set it default. Also change home screen launcher on galaxy S8 & S8 plus device.

By default automatically set default apps on any android phones. Sometimes we use more than one app for messaging or calling.  So you can choose any one app and individually set default messaging apps on Samsung galaxy S8 phone. You can anytime change default app if you don’t like. Follow below given step by step process to set and change default apps on Samsung galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus phone.

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How to change default apps on Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus

Step 1: Go to “Settings” in your galaxy S8 phone

Step 2: Tap “Apps”

Step 3: Tap “Three vertical dots” from top of the right side corner

Step 4: Touch “Default apps”

You can see list of calling app, messaging app, browser app and default app selection.

Step 5: Change default apps on galaxy S8 you want

It’s easy to set and change default apps on Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus phone.

Change default apps on android nougat 7.0 & 7.1:

Settings > Device > Apps > Settings gear icon > Default > Change default apps

You can also see home screen launcher settings in Galaxy S8 phone. By default home screen set as Google now launcher. You can change home screen launcher on galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus using below settings.

Settings > Apps > default apps > home screen > choose from list to set home screen launcher

Customize quick settings on galaxy S8 and S8 plus phone:

Swipe down notification center from home screen > Quick settings > More > drag the options you want to add

That’s all about Samsung galaxy S8 and S8 plus phone default apps and quick settings options.

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Are you facing charging problem on Samsung galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus phone? Some of the galaxy S8 users are facing wireless charging issue on galaxy S8 & S8 plus device. In this android smartphone, wireless charging built in your phone box. We already know steps to fix Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus wifi issue. But you don’t worry, you are coming to the right place to fix Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue.

Sometimes also issue of your Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 phone won’t turn on after charging. This android phone charging problem is causing because of charging cable damage, power adapter, battery problem and more. In this tutorial, I will show you step by step guide to fix Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue.

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5 Methods: How to fix Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue

First of restart your galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone. If not resolve issue then try below given possible solutions to solve Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 phone charging problem. After every steps check fix S8 charging issue or not.

 1^st Method: Check charging cable not loose or damage

If cable is damage or loose wire then charging issue occurs on your galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone. Always use original cable or wireless charger to charge your Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus phone. Also check wall outlet is perfect working or not. If not find any solution, try new charging cable to fix Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue.

2^nd Method: Check using USB cable

Check USB cable is not broken or loose USB port on PC or laptop. Connect your galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus phone to computer via USB cable. Wait few minutes, if you can see battery icon, your Samsung galaxy S8 phone is charging. If you see red light on phone, battery is fully discharged.

3^rd Method: Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus screen problem

If your galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus screen problem or you can see red light icon after plug in your phone then issue with your Samsung galaxy S8 screen. To solve this galaxy S8 & S8 plus problem press power button few second and wait two minutes. Now check call your galaxy S8 phone from another device and make sure your device is ringing.

4^th Method: Use safe mode on Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus

Boot Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus into safe mode if galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus won’t powered on after charging. Safe mode disabled third party apps from your device. Find third party app that causing this Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue.

Enable safe mode on Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus:

Step 1: Press & hold the power button on Galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone

Step 2: Touch & hold the power off

You can see this message: Reboot to safe mode

Step 3: Tap “OK”

5^th Method: Factory reset galaxy S8 to fix Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue

Step 1: Go to Settings in your Galaxy S8 & S8 plus

Step 2: Tap Backup & reset

Step 3: Touch factory data reset

Step 4: Tap Reset phone

If none of the above given tricks fix Samsung galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus charging issue, turn on Recovery mode on Samsung galaxy S8 & Galaxy S8 plus phone.

That’s all. Try above given methods to fix Samsung galaxy S8 charging issue. If you find it helpful, don’t forget to share with others. We are waiting for your feedback about this galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone issue.

Some of the Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus device user report quickly drain battery issue. It’s easy to fix Samsung galaxy S8 battery drain problem. Let see how to improve battery life on android phone. There are various causes to quickly drain battery problem on Samsung galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone such as background apps, system software updates or app updates, unnecessary files, live wallpaper or photo, widgets and more.

You can turn on battery saver mode and use Doze mode on your galaxy S8 phone to fix Samsung galaxy S8 plus battery drain problem. Always keep away your Samsung galaxy S8 phone from hot place because of sometimes it will damage your phone battery. Try below given various methods to fix Samsung galaxy S8 battery drain problem.

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Complete guide of how to fix Samsung galaxy S8 battery drain problem

Try below given troubleshooting steps to fix Samsung galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus battery drain problem.

1^st Way: Set screen display time minimum

Set 15 seconds / 30 seconds to switch off screen display. It reduces battery drain on galaxy S8 & S8 plus phone.

Settings > Device > Display > Sleep > 15 seconds / 30 Seconds

2^nd Way: Reduce screen brightness if high

Reduce screen brightness on your galaxy S8 phone to save battery on your device.

3^rd Way: Disable live wallpaper

If set live wallpaper on Samsung galaxy S8 & S8 plus device, remove / disable live wallpaper from your device.

4^th Way: Check galaxy S8 & S8 plus system software updates

Check any system software update is available for Samsung galaxy S8 phone, it may be fix some of the small bugs and fix Samsung galaxy S8 battery drain problem also.

Settings > about phone > System updates

5^th Way: Enable battery optimization for all apps to fix Samsung galaxy S8 battery drain problem

Settings > Apps > Tap app > Optimize

If quickly battery drains on galaxy S8 & S8 phone, check background apps and stop unnecessary apps or high RAM used by app. Also check apps which use more battery than other apps, force stop that particular app.

To force stop apps on galaxy S8 & S8 plus:

Settings > Apps > Tap on any app want to force stop > Force stop > OK

If none of the above given methods worked for you to fix Samsung galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus battery drain problem, try below given last solution.

6^th Way: Factory reset your Samsung galaxy S8 & S8 plus

Step 1: Go to Settings in your Galaxy S8 & S8 plus

Step 2: Tap Backup & reset

Step 3: Touch factory data reset

Step 4: Tap Reset phone

That’s all about how to improve battery life on Samsung galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus phone.

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Do you want to unfreeze your Samsung Galaxy S8? In this tutorial, I’ll show you methods to fix Samsung Galaxy S8 freezing and crashing issues. This Galaxy S8 keeps freezing, and crashing occurs due to whole internal storage, software glitch, specific app problem, etc. While using any apps or games on your Android device, suddenly stop apps and see this message “Unfortunately app has stopped”. Other issues that freeze or slow down Galaxy S8 are running unnecessary background apps, mobile data usage, more than one app used at a time, and other reasons. Sometimes see a black screen on Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus devices. Follow the below given possible solutions to fix the Samsung Galaxy S8 Freezing and Crashing issue.

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6 Methods to Fix Samsung Galaxy S8 Freezing and Crashing

Solution 1: Force Restart your Samsung Phone

Long-press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the Samsung logo appears. Wait until start your Samsung device.

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Solution 2: Check the Software Update

Ensure your Samsung phone is running the latest software update.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Software update.

Step 3: Tap Download and Install.

Solution 3: Check your Phone Storage is full

Make sure your Samsung storage is not full. If storage is full, remove temporary junk files and delete unnecessary apps from your device to free up space. To check storage, go to Settings > Battery & device care > Storage.

Solution 4: Turn On Safe Mode to Fix Samsung Galaxy S8 Freezing and Crashing

Step 1: Press & hold the power button until you view the power menu on your Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus phone.

Step 2: Long-press the power off button until you see this message: Reboot to safe mode.

Step 3: Tap OK.

Now check whether your Galaxy S8 is crashing or freezing. After enabling safe mode on Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus, you can see only system default apps, and it will temporarily disable all downloaded apps. If you can’t find any problem in the safe mode, any third-party app is causing the issue on your Samsung S8 and S8 Plus. Delete the recently downloaded third-party apps one by one until you find an app that causes the problem, remove it from your device, and re-install other apps.

Solution 5: Wipe Cache Partition

If your system cache corrupted, you’re Samsung phone unresponsive or freezing sometimes. Try to wipe the cache partition on your Samsung phone using the power and volume buttons.

Step 1: Power off your Samsung phone.

Step 2: Long-press the Volume up key and Bixby button, then press & hold the Power button.

Step 3: Release the buttons when you see the Android logo.

You can see the Android system recovery menu settings.

Step 4: Press the Volume down button until highlighting the Wipe cache partition.

Step 5: Press the Power button to apply.

By default, select the No option.

Step 6: Press the Volume down key button to highlight Yes.

Step 7: Press the Power button to apply.

Step 8: The Wipe cache data message is in the bottom left corner. Wait until complete the process.

Step 9: Press the Power button to restart your Samsung phone.

If you’re still facing the Galaxy S8 freezing and crashing, factory reset your Samsung phone. It will delete all your Samsung phone data, make sure to back up your data before resetting it.

Solution 6: Factory Reset Samsung Phone

It will delete all your personal information from your Samsung device. Before the factory reset your device, back up your Galaxy data.

I hope this little trick helps to fix Samsung Galaxy S8 Freezing and crashing problem. Don’t forget to mention which method worked for you.

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