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First 15 things to do with a new Samsung phone


Samsung's One UI is a little different from other Android phones, so here are the first settings you should change when you get a new Samsung phone.

(Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central) For years, Samsung phones defaulted to a horizontal paginated app drawer, which many people don't like. It sort of acts similar to a taskbar you'll find on foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but it's a bit more functional as it doesn't just access applications. (Image credit: Android Central)You'll also want to disable Quick access so you don't keep pulling up Samsung Wallet whenever you swipe up from the bottom of the display.

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