With its triple-camera system, stunning Dynamic AMOLED display, and ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus embodies cutting-edge innovation. As a seasoned Samsung flagship user, I've seen Samsung elevate the experience with One UI and refined design on the S10 series.
Contents: 1. Change navigation type 2. Hide the punch-hole camera 3. Explore preview selection mode 4. Master Edge panels and display settings 5. Switch screen modes 6. Customize Always On Display 7. Enable fingerprint icon 8. Activate Night mode for battery savings 9. Set up adaptive power saving 10. Configure notification reminders 11. Enable Video Enhancer 12. Use Bixby Routines 13. Enable Digital Wellbeing. Become a power user. 
Power users customize their devices right out of the box. If you've just got your hands on a Galaxy S10 or S10 Plus, these proven tips—drawn from extensive hands-on testing—will help you maximize performance and personalization.
Let's dive in.
Out of the box, the Galaxy S10 features a traditional bottom navigation bar. In 2019, however, gestures offer a sleeker, more immersive experience, freeing up valuable screen space.
Navigate to Settings > Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures (Full screen gestures).
Swipe from the bottom center for Home, left edge for Recents, and right edge for Back. Pro tip: The Galaxy S10 Plus's Finder tool provides universal search across apps, settings, and files.
Not a fan of the front camera cutout? Easily conceal it, though it reduces usable screen area slightly.
Go to Settings > Display > Full screen apps > Hide front camera.
I love the punch-hole design for its minimalism, but swiping notifications from the top-right can leave smudges—train yourself to use the left side instead.
Android 9 Pie and One UI integrate quick actions like pop-up view, app info, and split-screen directly into the Recents menu—no deep settings dives required.
Open Recents, tap the app icon at the top for instant options. Pro tip: Finder works here too for seamless searches.
Edge Panels are a Samsung standout: swipe from the side for instant access to apps, contacts, and more.
Fully customizable—reorder panels, add/remove, or switch sides. Access via Settings > Display > Edge screen > Edge panels.
Activate panels with the circles, adjust handle via the menu.
Don't miss Edge lighting: vibrant effects for notifications.
The Dynamic AMOLED display shines brightest in Vivid mode for punchier colors, versus the default Natural setting.
Settings > Display > Screen mode > Vivid. Fine-tune with the color slider.
AOD showcases time, notifications, and more on the exquisite AMOLED panel—elegant and practical.
Lock screen settings > Always On Display > Show always. Pick clock styles.
Did you know: Clock faces support color customization.The ultrasonic sensor is reliable, but the icon guides you when the screen's off.
Biometrics and security > Fingerprints > Show icon when screen off.
Tap to wake, then press thumb.
Dark mode blacks out AMOLED pixels, extending battery life on Samsung's vibrant panels.
Settings > Display > Night mode.
AI learns your habits, optimizing rarely used apps for efficiency.
Device care > Battery > Adaptive power saving. Note: May delay some notifications.
Get alerts for missed notifications from chosen apps.
Search 'Notification reminder' in Settings.
Auto-enhances video vibrancy on apps like YouTube—auto-detects playback.
Advanced features > Video enhancer. A feature since Galaxy S7.
Create automations like IFTTT: silence at night, launch apps on triggers.
Advanced features > Bixby Routines.
Track screen time, unlocks, and notifications; set app timers.
Instagram was my first target.
These tips transform your S10 Plus. Which did you try first? Check related audio optimization guides for Galaxy S10/Note 9.
