{
  "id": 17849609,
  "title": "I reconfigured my Samsung Galaxy settings to build an effortless daily productivity tool",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/i-reconfigured-my-samsung-galaxy-settings-to-build-an-effortless",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T20:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/reconfigured-samsung-galaxy-settings-build-effortless-daily-productivity-tool/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung's One UI can feel cluttered due to its numerous menus and duplicate apps. However, after using their device for months, the author realized that the problem wasn't the software, but the default setup. By delving into hidden settings and making adjustments, the author was able to create a customized productivity tool.\n\nOne of the first changes the author made was to revert the quick settings menu layout, which previously required swiping to access both notifications and quick settings. They found the old layout more convenient and turned off the new design through Panel settings. They also simplified their productivity workflow by disabling unnecessary live updates on the Now Bar and only enabling alerts from essential apps.\n\nThe author also addressed the default behavior of the side button, which would summon Samsung's assistant instead of allowing them to power off the device. They changed this setting to directly access the shutdown, restart, and emergency call options. Additionally, they hid the status and navigation bars during screenshots or screen recordings to maintain a clean appearance.\n\nFor those with dual SIM phones, the author discovered the Dual Messenger feature, which allowed them to have separate auto-logins for personal and professional WhatsApp accounts. Lastly, they utilized Samsung's auto optimization feature, which automatically restarts the phone when conditions are met, keeping the device running smoothly without manual intervention.",
  "summary": "My Samsung phone is infinately better, but I wish I had changed these settings on day one",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Samsung’s top-spec Galaxy Tab S10 Plus is $500 off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/samsungs-top-spec-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-is-500-off",
        "published": "2026-11-02T16:02:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "This Samsung Galaxy problem sadly still exists in 2026, but you can easily fix it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/this-samsung-galaxy-problem-sadly-still-exists-in-2026-but-you-can",
        "published": "2026-11-02T17:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}