September 2026

Use Samsung Notes to create typed handwritten image table list voice and PDF notes, sync with Samsung Cloud across Galaxy and Windows devices, refresh sync, lock notes with PIN or biometrics, organize folders, import PDFs, export notes, and use S Pen features.

Create Samsung Routines automations in Modes and Routines, build If Then rules for time Wi-Fi Bluetooth apps charging and location triggers, add actions for brightness volume DND wallpaper and connectivity, use recommended routines, fix routines not running, share routines, disable without deleting, and understand older Bixby Routines naming.

Use Google Lens from the Google app and Google Photos, search with the camera, identify products plants landmarks animals and text, translate menus signs and packaging, copy printed or handwritten text, shop visually similar products, and solve homework problems.

Use Quick Share to send files from Android to Windows PC, install Google or Samsung Quick Share app, enable visibility Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, send photos files and videos, receive on PC Downloads folder, send PC to phone, fix visibility and stalled transfers, and understand Wi-Fi Direct behavior.

Use Samsung DeX with USB-C to HDMI wireless TV or phone screen, connect keyboard and mouse, use phone as trackpad, exit DeX, understand DisplayPort Alt Mode adapters, Smart View Miracast support, external display multitasking, and app compatibility limits.

Use Pixel Call Screen to answer unknown calls with a live transcript, turn on Screen call and caller ID spam options, automatically screen likely spam, filter suspected spam calls silently, use Call Screen on Wi-Fi calling, and understand transcript saving limits.

Use Circle to Search on supported Android phones, enable it in settings, long-press Home or the gesture bar, circle tap or scribble over objects text and videos, translate text, add more items to a search, and understand Pixel Galaxy and rollout availability.

Use Samsung Edge Panels, open the edge handle, customize Apps People Tasks Smart select and other panels, edit Apps edge shortcuts and folders, reorder panels, move resize or fade the handle, turn Edge Panels off, add Galaxy Store panels, and fix a missing handle.

Set up and use Android Emergency SOS, add emergency contacts and medical information, trigger SOS on Pixel Motorola and Samsung, understand five power presses versus three Side key presses, cancel accidental countdowns, disable automatic calling, call emergency services from lock screen, and compare crash detection options.

Set up Gemini on a Samsung Galaxy phone, sign in with Google, choose Gemini as default digital assistant, launch it with Hey Google side button app icon or shortcut, use Gemini Live and ask about this screen, keep Bixby Routines separately, and fix missing Gemini after updates.