[General Topics] Hamid Chikh:
THIS IS A SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION FOR SAMSUNG DEVICES​

I - RECOMMENDED SETTINGS​

To Start With​

- Backup everything to Google Cloud/Samsung Cloud and Copy files to PC

- Factory Reset is RECOMMENDED (At least after every major update OneUI/Android)

- Remove SIM before first boot

- Follow setup OFFLINE (DON'T restore anything during setup)

- DON'T use Smart Switch

- Reboot, insert SIM then continue setup online.

System Settings​

- Auto-Rotate: DISABLED

- Notification Bubbles: DISABLED

- Notification History: DISABLED

- Synchronization: DISABLED (when not in use).

- Location: DISABLED (when not in use).

- Display Resolution: FHD/1080p

- Advanced features: ALL DISABLED

- Motions and Gestures: ALL DISABLED

- Auto download System Update over Wi-Fi: DISABLED

- Bluetooth Scanning (Location services): DISABLED

- Usage & Diagnostics: DISABLED

- Advertising ID: RESET & DELETE

- System Sound/Vibration feedback: OFF

- Always On Display (AOD): DISABLED

- Dark Mode: SCHEDULED ENABLE

- RAM PLUS: DISABLED

- Trust Agent: DISABLED

- Suggestions/Recommendations: ALL DISABLED.

Battery Settings​

- Sleeping Apps: All apps except apps you need instant notifications from.

- Put unused apps to sleep: ENABLED

- Auto optimization: ENABLED

- Adaptive Battery: DISABLED

Google Settings​

- Nearby connections: DISABLED

- Ads Preferences : DISABLED

- Devices: DISABLED

- Nearby Share: DISABLED (when not in use).

- Nearby Share Notification: DISABLED

Accessibility Settings​

- Reduce transparency & Blur: ENABLED

Developer Options:​

- Background Check: DISABLED

- Animation scale (3 entries) : x0.5

- Wi-Fi Scan Throttling: Enabled

- Logger Buffer Sizes: OFF

- Predictive Back Animations: ON

Camera Settings​

- Turn off location tags and location permission for the camera app.

- Move all camera modes to the "More" section.

- Advanced Intelligence : MAXIMUM

- Scene optimizer: OFF

- Face Beautification: DISABLED

- Video Stabilization: DISABLED

- Video Resolution: FHD30

- High Bitrate Video : ENABLED

- Auto night mode: OFF

- Auto FPS: ON

- Grid: ON

Camera Assistant Settings (DOWNLOAD HERE)​

- 2x Crop Zoom Shortcut : ENABLED

- Auto HDR: ENABLED

- Picture Softening: OFF

- Auto lens switching: DISABLED

- Distortion Correction : ENABLED

- Adaptive Pixel : ENABLED

- Upscale Digital Zoom : ENABLED

- Quick Tap Shutter: ENABLED

- Prioritize Focus over Speed : DISABLED

- Video recording in Photo Mode: DISABLED

- Camera Timeout: 1 Minute

- Dim Screen While Recording: 1 Minute

Google Play Store Settings​

- Google Play Protect: DISABLED

- AutoPlay: DISABLED

- Auto Update Apps: DISABLED

- App Installation Optimization: DISABLED

Google Chrome Settings​

Settings

- Page Preloading: DISABLED

Chrome Flags

- Smooth Scrolling: ENABLED

- Parallel Downloading: ENABLED

Social Media Apps Settings​

- Theme: AMOLED/DARK

- AutoPlay videos: DISABLED

- Log out of all Old sessions.

- Delete old logged in devices.

II - GENERAL FIXES​

Diagnose Your Problem​

- Go to Device care, battery, check your battery usage. If nothing shows, it's a battery leak.

Fix Battery Leak (IMPORTANT)​

Go to Permission Manager, enable "Show system apps"

- Check for any excess permissions like Location, camera or nearby devices.

- Special Access Permissions under settings, apps like Turn Screen On.

Calibrate Your Battery (Every 2-3 Months)​

- Use your phone normally till it dies off automatically.

- Plug it into the charger and leave it charging for 2h while it's still off.

- Turn it on then unplug your phone and use it normally until it dies again.

- Plug it into the charger and leave it charging for 2h while it's still off.

- Turn it on and unplug it, enjoy

Fix Google Apps Battery drain​

Go to Settings, Apps. Enable "Show system apps" then look for each of:

- Google Play Store

- Google Services Framework

- Google Play Services

- Android System WebView"

Uninstall Updates, Clear data & Cache, Force Stop, Reboot, update and follow setup.

Fix Camera Experience​

- Wipe Data & Cache, reboot to Safe mode, do it again, then reboot normally.

Fix OLED Burn-in/Ghosting​

- Download LCD Burn-in Wiper

- Disable Auto-brightness & set Brightness to 100%

- Leave on for at least 1 hour

Fix Speaker crackling​

- Download Speaker cleaner

- Set your volume to max

- Put your phone face down & launch

Remove Ads System-Wide​

Go to settings, connections, more connections settings, look for Private DNS.

Set this Address "dns.adguard-dns.com"

- Close all apps then reboot.

III - SAMSUNG FIXES​

Fix General Performance​

- Boot into recovery

- Clear cache partition (x3)

- Repair apps.

Fix One UI Lag​

Set RAM PLUS to DISABLED

Fix UI Frame Drop/Stutter​

Settings, Apps, check "Show System Apps", and search:

- Gesture Set battery to "UNRESTRICTED".

- Always-on Display Clear App Data & Cache (Will clear lock-screen customizations).

Fix Refresh Rate Lag​

Settings, Display, Motion Smoothness.

- Set it to Standard, reboot, Set it back to Adaptive

Fix Delayed Apps Notifications​

- Add ALL APPS to the Sleeping apps list

- Add ALL APPS to the Deep sleeping apps

- Add ALL APPS to the Never sleep apps

- Remove all the apps from all the lists.

Fix Fingerprint Experience​

- Fingerprint always on: ENABLED

- Show animation when unlocking: DISABLED

- Show unlock transition effect: DISABLED

- Set battery usage to "Unrestricted" for "com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting".

Magic Fix (Mysteriously fixes a lot of stuff)​

- Settings, Apps, RESET APP PREFERENCES

Unlock More Gallery Features​

- Go to Gallery App, Settings, About.

- Tap version number multiple times

- You'll find more options under "Labs"

Unlock More WIFI Features​

- Go to Settings App, 3 dots, Intelligent Wifi.

- Tap version number multiple times

- You'll find more options under "Labs"

V - USEFUL LINKS​

ADB AppControl ZIP FILE