Samsung’s 2024 Galaxy trio is among the best phones to date. Outside the famous three is a late 2024 release of its mid-range entry, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. By owning any of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 phones, you may access a powerful CPU for intensive tasks, a beautiful display, and enjoy respectable photography. The Korean giant went beyond just packaging top-of-the-line hardware for the Galaxy S24 series. It included class-leading software support and useful AI tools in some apps.

While the Samsung Galaxy S24 duo andGalaxy S24 Ultraare some of the best Samsung phones, the company’s out-of-the-box experience requires changes from the defaultOne UI 6.1 setup. To ensure you gain the complete Samsung flagship experience, we gathered the top Galaxy S24 settings you should change.

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Our list focuses on the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. If you’re looking for settings to change on your Galaxy S24 FE, consult ourtop Samsung Galaxy S24 FE settings that require changinglist.

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1Activate QHD resolution

The Galaxy S24 Ultra isn’t the only one with QHD resolution. TheGalaxy S24 Plusalso received a resolution bump to QHD. However, Samsung capped the display resolution to FHD by default. Follow the steps below to activate QHD resolution and enjoy sharper text and visual elements.

2Use navigation gestures

It’s 2024, and Samsung is still reluctant on navigation buttons. You can activate gesture navigation by following the steps below.

3Turn off Samsung Wallet on the home screen

Samsung Wallet is a neat alternative to Google Wallet. It’s even better in emerging markets like India, where the company worked with the government to integrate essential documents into the app. However, it’s integrated into the home screen and triggers accidental launches. Here’s how to turn it off:

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4Add lock screen widgets

With One UI 6.1 on the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung added support for lock screen widgets below the clock icon. The app selection is slim. Still, they are worth trying out if you are into Samsung’s ecosystem of apps and services.

Consider downloading theSamsung Good Lock appif you want even more customization options. The Good Lock app gives you ample ways to customize your phone using the available modules. For example, if you want to get the most out of your Galaxy S24’s lock screen, you will want to enable the LockStar module; from there, you can add stickers, change clock designs, and more.

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5Customize the side button

You can customize the side button and access your favorite app on the go. By default, it’s set to launch Bixby and Camera.

6Activate advanced intelligence

Advanced intelligence is a big part of your Galaxy S24 experience. First, sign in with your Samsung account. Otherwise, these AI features won’t work. you may activate or deactivate AI add-ons from the settings.

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7Turn on Dolby Atmos and improve your Galaxy S24’s audio quality

The Galaxy S24 series supports Dolby Atmos. Dolby Atmos improves the audio quality by replicating the theatrical sounds in a movie theater. However, it’s turned off by default.

8Activate the color palette to customize your homescreen

One UI supports Android 12’s Material You to apply a color palette across quick settings and app icons. Here’s how to turn it on:

9Change your Galaxy S24’s camera resolution to get crystal clear videos

Although the Galaxy S24 supports 8K recording, the default video camera resolution is set to FHD at 30fps. We recommend changing it to UHD for a sharper, more detailed video.

10Change the S24’s default notification style

Samsung’s default notification style only shows a brief pop-up. You can change it to Android’s usual detailed pop-up from Settings.

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