There are plenty of features packed into the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, but finding where they are hidden can be a challenge. Here’s our guide to finding them.
As flagship phones go, the Galaxy S20 lineup set a new standard — and it’ll stick around. The upcoming launch of the Galaxy Note 20 line will likely complement these phones, rather than replace them. Samsung packed the Galaxy S20 phones with a wealth of features, and it can be almost overwhelming when you take your first dip into the settings menu, wondering what to alter. It’s even worse if there’s something you want to change, but aren’t sure exactly how to do it. If it’s a common alteration, we’ve got the help you need. Here’s our list of settings you may want to change on your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, or Galaxy S20 Ultra. Who doesn’t want dark mode? It’s good for your eyes, better for the battery, and cool too. To switch to dark mode on the Galaxy S20, go to Settings > Display, and at the top of the screen tap the Dark option, and watch the lights go out. Under this, tap Dark Mode Settings to either schedule a switch to dark mode, or to set up a blue light filter to activate automatically at night. Out of the box, your Galaxy S20 Ultra’s screen refresh rate is 60Hz, which is great for battery life, but doesn’t stretch the stunning AMOLED screen’s ability. It can run at 120Hz, resulting in smoother scrolling on the web, in apps, and in certain games too. However, it will drain the battery faster so use it wisely. Switch by going to Settings > Display > Motion Smoothness. Tap this and select High Refresh Rate, then press Apply. Like the 60Hz refresh rate, the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s out-of-the-box screen resolution doesn’t showcase the phone’s astonishing ability. By default, the screen’s resolution is 2400 x 1080 pixels, but it can run at 3200 x 1400 pixels. To see this, go to Settings > Display > Screen Resolution. There are three options here, and you want to select the WQHD+ option. Again, use this option sparingly because it will add further strain on the battery life, and bear in mind it cannot be used in conjunction with the 120Hz refresh rate. At its most basic, Samsung’s Edge Screen is a slide-in shortcut panel, but it can be a lot more than this with a little customization.
