Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Use Game Launcher Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Game launcher is an advanced feature that is designed to improve your experience when playing games in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. When this feature is enabled, all your games that you have downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps will be gathered in one place automatically in the home screen and apps screen for easier access. While you're in the game launcher, you can enable some features that are useful while playing games, check out the hottest games among Galaxy device users, and watch game videos from Youtube.


How to enable the game launcher feature?
You can turn on this feature by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Advanced features and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Games.
   
   
4. Tap Game launcher.
   
   
5. If the Game launcher is off, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. When the switch turns means the game launcher feature is enabled and a game launcher contains with all your games will be added to your home screen and apps screen so you can easily access them.
   
   

How to manage the game launcher?
If needed, you can manage game launcher, such as add or remove game from the game launcher, to suit your need by using the following steps:

1. On the home screen or apps screen, tap the game launcher to view all your games.
   
   
2. Tap a game to launch it.
3. If you cannot find your game in the game launcher, you can manually add it by tapping Tap here to add unlisted games, select the required game and then tap Done button to add the selected game to the game launcher.
   
   
4. To remove a game from the game launcher, tap and hold the required game and then drag it to Remove icon at the top of the screen to remove the game from game launcher.
   
   
5. To change the order of your games in the game launcher, drag and drop a game.
   
   
6. To disable the game launcher, do as follows:
   
   • Tap .
     
     
   • Tap the ON/OFF switch followed by tapping OK button to confirm disabling the game launcher feature. When the switch turns means this feature is disabled and the game launcher will be removed from the home screen and apps screen.
     
     

How to enable or use features in the game launcher?
When the game launcher is enabled, you can enable or use some features to improve your experience while playing game in your phone.

Feature #1: Game power saving feature
If needed, you can set your phone to lower games' resolution and frame rate to reduce battery consumption while you're playing game by using the following steps:

1. On the home screen or apps screen, tap the game launcher.
   
   
2. Tap Save power during game.
   
   
3. Here, you'll be provided with the following options:
   
   • Off: select this option to disable game power saving feature if you'd like to have a better experience while playing games by using normal resolution and 60fps frame rate.
   • Save power: select this option to decrease battery power consumption while playing games by lowering the resolution and set the frame rate to 30fps.
   • Save maximum power: select this option to minimise battery usage while playing games by using lowest resolution and set the frame rate to 30fps.
   As the example, we'll select Save power to save more power while playing games and then tap Done button to save the changes.
   
   

Feature #2: No alert during game feature
If needed, you can mute or hide notifications sounds and display only notifications for incoming calls and emergency alerts so you can enjoy playing games without you have to be disturbed with those sounds by using the following steps:

1. On the home screen or apps screen, tap the game launcher.
   
   
2. Tap No Alert during game to enable it. When the button shows means this feature is enabled and all alerts will be muted and hidden during gameplay except for incoming calls. If you receive an incoming call, a small notification will appear at the top of the screen.
   
   

Feature #3: Game tools feature
If needed, you can enable this feature so you can easily adjust some settings or use some features, such as capture screenshots or lock the soft keys, while playing games by using the following steps:

1. On the home screen or apps screen, tap the game launcher.
   
   
2. Tap Game tools to enable it. When the button shows means this feature is enabled and your phone will display the game tools icon as a floating icon while you're playing a game.
   
   

Feature #4: Other features

1. On the home screen or apps screen, tap the game launcher.
   
   
2. Tap Top charts to view a list of the most popular games among Galaxy device users.
   
   
3. Tap Featured videos to view game videos from Youtube based on your installed games.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Use Private Mode in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Private mode is one of privacy features in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that you can use to hide content in the Gallery app, Video app, Music app, Voice recorder app, and My Files app, that you want to keep private. All contents that you have moved to Private can only be seen while the private mode is enabled. You can use this feature if you often use your phone to store your personal files but don't want others see those files without your permission.


How to enable private mode?
As the example, we'll enable this feature when the screen lock type is set to PIN and fingerprints by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Privacy and safety, and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Private Mode.
   
   
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable the private mode.
   
   
5. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor on the Home key to verify your identity to enable the private mode. If the phone recognises it, the private mode will be enabled and this icon will be displayed on the status bar.
   
   
6. If needed, you can change the access type you want to use to access private mode by using these steps:
   
   • Tap Private mode access type.
     
     
   • Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor on the Home key to verify your identity so you can change this setting.
     
     
   • Select the required access type you want to use. You can select from: Pattern, PIN, or Password.
     
     
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the steps.
7. If you're tight with the security issue, you can set your phone to automatically disable the private mode when the screen is turned off by sliding the ON/OFF switch next to Auto disable to the right. The switch turns when it's enabled.
   
   

How to move or hide contents to Private?
As the example, we'll hide some photos in the Gallery app to Private by using the following steps:

1. While the private mode is disabled, open the Gallery app.
2. Open an album and then select some photos you want to move to Private.
3. Tap More at the top right and then select Move to Private.
   
   
4. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor on the Home key to verify your identity to move the selected photos to Private.
   
   
5. When your phone recognises your fingerprint, the selected photos will be moved to Private so it can only be seen when private mode is enabled.

How to view hidden or private contents?
As the example, we'll view photos that have been hidden or moved to Private in the Gallery app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. If the Private mode is disabled, you can quickly enable it by swiping down the top of the screen using two fingers to open up the quick settings panel and then tap Private mode button .
   
   
3. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor on the Home key to verify your identity to enable the private mode. If the phone recognises it, the private mode will be enabled and this icon will be displayed on the status bar.
   
   
4. Now, open Private folder. All photos you have moved to Private will be displayed here.
   
   
5. When you're finished accessing your private content, you can disable the private mode to keep those contents private by swiping down the top of the screen using two fingers to open up the quick settings panel and then tap Private mode button . However, if the auto disable feature is enabled, the private mode will be disabled automatically when the screen is turned off.
   
   

How to unhide hidden or private contents?
As the example, we'll remove some hidden photos from Private in the Gallery app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. If the Private mode is disabled, you can quickly enable it by swiping down the top of the screen using two fingers to open up the quick settings panel and then tap Private mode button .
   
   
3. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor on the Home key to verify your identity to enable the private mode. If the phone recognises it, the private mode will be enabled and this icon will be displayed on the status bar.
   
   
4. Open Private folder.
   
   
5. Select photos you want to unhide.
6. Tap More at the top right and then select Remove from Private.
   
   
7. Select the required album you want to use to place the selected photos removed from Private so it can be seen when private mode is disabled.
   
   
8. When you're finished accessing your private content, you can disable the private mode to keep those contents private by swiping down the top of the screen using two fingers to open up the quick settings panel and then tap Private mode button . However, if the auto disable feature is enabled, the private mode will be disabled automatically when the screen is turned off.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable Surround Effect in Music App in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Surround is a sound effect available in Music app in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that you can use to improve your experience when listening to the music with a headphone or a compatible Bluetooth headset. When this sound effect is enabled, your phone will recreate the effect of rich surround sound to create a reverb-like effect when playing music as if you're listening to the music in a room.


How to enable the surround effect in the Music app?
Assuming that you have connected your phone with a headphone or a compatible Bluetooth headset, you can turn on this feature by using the following steps:

1. Open the Music app and then play a song you want to listen to.
2. Tap More at the top right and then select SoundAlive.
   
   
3. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Surround to enable or disable this effect. When the switch turns means the surround effect is enabled and your phone will recreate the effect of rich surround sound when playing music.
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable Tube Amp Pro Effect in Music App in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Tube Amp Pro is a sound effect available in the Music app in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that you can use to improve your experience when listening to the music with a headphone or a compatible Bluetooth headset. When this sound effect is enabled, your phone will simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier when playing music to make it becomes warmer and softer.


How to enable the Tube Amp Pro effect in the Music app?
Assuming that you have connected your phone with a headphone or a compatible Bluetooth headset, you can turn on this feature by using the following steps:

1. Open the Music app and then play a song you want to listen to.
2. Tap More at the top right and then select SoundAlive.
   
   
3. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Tube Amp Pro to enable or disable this effect. When the switch turns means the Tube Amp Pro effect is enabled and your phone will simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier when playing music.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Take 3D Photos with Virtual Shot Mode in Camera App in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

If you'd like to have an easier way to show others about how an object looks like when it's viewed in different angles with a photo, you can use the virtual shot mode in the Camera app in Galaxy S7 Edge to take a photo of an object with the rear camera so you can view it in 3D. When you take a photo with this mode, the camera will take a series of photos while you're circling the phone around the object to create multi-directional views of the object.


How to take a 3D photo with the virtual shot mode in the Camera app?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. By default, it uses the rear camera with the auto mode.
2. Tap Mode and then tap Virtual shot to enable this mode.
   
   
3. Aim the camera to an object. To get a better result, make sure to place the object in the centre of the preview screen.
4. Tap to start taking a 3D photo with the virtual shot mode and then move your phone around the object slowly in one direction(to left or right).
   
   
5. Keep moving your phone around the object while keeping the object centered on the screen until the arrow becomes completely yellow and then your phone will automatically save the photo. Or, you can also manually stop the camera from taking the photo whenever you want by tapping .
   
   
6. Once done, tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in the Gallery app.
7. To view the 3D photo, tap in the middle of the photo to have your phone rotates all around the image.
   
   
8. If you'd like to view the object within the photo from different angles, drag your finger left or right on the screen, or tilt your phone left or right.