13 Essential Samsung Galaxy Note8 Tips and Tricks to Unlock Its Full Potential

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 stands out with its premium design and advanced features. Powered by Android Nougat and Samsung's TouchWiz interface, this device is loaded with capabilities that can transform your user experience.

Contents:
1. Edit Air Command Hotkeys
2. Create notes in a jiffy
3. S Pen Alarm
4. Bring an edge to the edge panel
5. Associate applications
6. Get an always stylish display clock
7. Customize the navigation bar
8. Improve video
9. Edge lighting
10. Boost your downloads
11. Activate the multi-window function
12. Enable PIP aka Pop-up View
13. Gesture for one-handed mode
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Explore these 13 expert-curated Samsung Galaxy Note8 tips and tricks to elevate your device to the next level.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note8 S Pen: 5 Powerful Features

1. Edit Air Command Hotkeys

The S Pen's power shines through the Air Command menu, which appears when you hover the stylus over the screen.

Personalize this menu for efficiency: Go to Settings > S Pen > Shortcuts. Remove unwanted apps and add your favorites. Pro tip: Access Shortcuts directly from the home screen for quick launches.

2. Create notes in a jiffy

By default, removing the S Pen triggers Air Command. Customize it to launch Create Note instead for instant note-taking.

In S Pen settings, choose from Open Air Command, Create Note, or Do Nothing.

3. S Pen Alarm

Forget misplacing your slim S Pen—enable the alarm that alerts you if you leave the phone without it.

It even logs the last detachment time to help you retrace steps. Bonus: Easily create GIFs right on your Note8.

4. Bring an edge to the edge panel

Customize your Edge panel with apps, contacts, tasks, or clipboard items to streamline productivity.

Swipe to open Edge, tap the gear icon, and tailor it—pair contacts with tasks or apps with news. Personally, I load mine with key contacts.

Another gem: Direct Call—hold the phone to your ear on a message thread to dial instantly.

5. Associate apps

App Pairs let you launch split-screen apps effortlessly via the Edge panel.

In Edge settings, select Create app pair, choose your duo, and save the shortcut.Also see: Google introduces new touch shortcuts in search

6. Get an always stylish display clock

Ditch the standard Always On Display (AOD) analog clock for the dynamic Edge clock that leverages the infinity display.

Navigate to Settings > Lock Screen & Security > Always On Display > Onboard Clock. Customize position and color.Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs. Galaxy S8: Which should you buy?

7. Customize the navigation bar

Revamp the default navigation bar: Go to Settings > Display > Navigation Bar to change colors, swap buttons, or adjust sensitivity.

8. Improve video

Video Enhancer (from Galaxy S7) automatically boosts video playback vibrancy and saturation across compatible apps.

9. Edge lighting

Notifications glow beautifully on the infinity edges—customize colors in settings.

10. Boost your downloads

Download Booster accelerates files over 30MB using Wi-Fi + cellular data. Enable in Connections > More connection settings.

Monitor data usage if capped.

11. Enable multi-window feature

Activate in Advanced features > Multi window. Use Snap window to dock app sections via long-press Recents.

12. Enable PIP aka Pop-up View

Picture-in-Picture for overlay videos: Enable in the same menu as multi-window. Drag corner to resize.

13. Gesture for one-handed mode

Perfect for the tall display: Swipe diagonally from bottom corner or triple-tap Home.

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The Galaxy Note8 excels with Bluetooth 5.0, infinity display, dual audio, and these tips. Ready to add it to your wishlist?

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