The Samsung Galaxy S8 is also ideal for making photos that meet a higher demand. However, one should use the "Pro Mode" of the smartphone, since the standard automatic mode for this does not provide sufficient setting possibilities.

For example, you can set the autofocus range in Pro mode of the camera app. We would like to explain how this works.

1. Open the camera app on your Samsung Galaxy S8

2. Switch to Pro mode - once in the live image swipe to the right - Tap "Pro"

3. In the upper menu bar, you will find a square with which you can define the autofocus area. The following are available:

• AF area: Multi
• AF area: Center

4. Now select the auto-focus mode that suits best to your subject.

That's it, you now know how to set the auto-focus on the Samsung Galaxy S8, or the measuring range itself.

If you want to surf the mobile Internet with your Samsung Galaxy S8, then it is best to be logged into the LTE or HSPA network of the mobile operator. Here, the data transfer rate is best. In fact, you do not need to worry about it, because the Samsung Galaxy S8 performs its own network switching when a better network is available.

Unfortunately, this works on the Samsung Galaxy S8 only conditionally well. Because often the smartphone simply remains in the edge network. This is shown by the fact that only a small “E” can be seen at the top of the status bar next to the grid display. The Internet connection is accordingly very slow, which makes dissatisfaction.

Since it is very likely a problem with the firmware, the only help here is a new update from Samsung. However, we have the following little tip for you, which immediately helps to use a faster mobile internet connection.

1. To do this, drag down the status bar once

2. Activate the toggle "Aircraft Mode" - Wait about 5 seconds until all connections are interrupted

3. Disable the aircraft mode

So your Samsung Galaxy S8 looks for the best network and that is then usually better than the E network. Please consider, that in rural regions often no better network than the Edge net is available.

You now know what you can do if the Samsung Galaxy S8 is hanging in the edge net and does not perform intelligent network switching.

If you receive a new notification on your Samsung Galaxy S8, you will be informed about it on the screen in the form of symbols and parts of the content. If you do not want this, or for example only want to see icons, then you can adjust the settings as follows in Android:

1. Start from the S8's home screen, then open the app menu and continue the settings.

2. Scroll down and select "Device Security"

3. Navigate to "Notifications" - The following options are now available:

• Hide content
• Notification icons

Set the setting the way it suits best to you. You can also choose which applications are displayed on the Samsung Galaxy S8's screen. If you do not want to see any notifications on the lock screen, set the master slider to "Inactive". Finished!

You now know how to hide the notifications on the screen, display them only partially or completely disable them on the Samsung Galaxy S8.

If you are using the camera app of the Samsung Galaxy S8 to take photos, then you will have noticed that when you press the shutter button a bit longer, you will automatically take a series shot (burst mode).

If this happens more often, although you do not want to create a serial image, then you may ask: Can I disable the burst mode (serial photos) on the Samsung Galaxy S8? The answer is as follows:

Unfortunately, you cannot simply disable the serial image function in the official camera app of the Samsung Galaxy S8.

It remains to be seen whether and when this will be possible again in the future. Since, however, the S7 had no deactivatable serial image function, this is probably synonymous with the S8 no longer integrated into the firmware.

If there is a change in one of the next firmware updates for the S8, then you can read this here.

A photo grid is a collage of images. In this case, the layout is usually arranged in the form of a lattice, although larger image elements may also be included. If you want to create such a photo-collage with your Samsung Galaxy S8, then this works quite wonderfully with the integrated Gallery app.

We will explain to you how to proceed:

Create collage with the gallery app of the Samsung Galaxy S8

1. First, open the gallery app and then the album, where you'll find the pictures you'd like to arrange in a collage.

2. In the upper right corner, select the symbol with the three dots and in the menu "Collage"

3. Now select up to 6 pictures from the album to be compiled in the photo frame later.

4. Then select "Collage" in the upper right corner.

5. You can now make various settings for your photo tag, such as:

• Layout
• Aspect Ratio
• Edge
• Background
• Image effects per grid element

6. Once you have completed your collage, select the "Save" button at the top - Done!

 You have just created a photo-grid with your Samsung Galaxy S8 and you can now post it on Instagram or Facebook, for example. Such a photo collage is always an eye-catcher, since you can show many photos in only one picture.

Anyone who has ever heard of the term "fake call" may wonder what it is about. Who is deceived and how does such a call actually work? This is what we would like to explain to you in this article.

A fake call is supposed to pretend a call that does not actually exist. This means that your smartphone rings, even though nobody calls you. Such a call is actually always controlled by an app. Depending on how professional the app is, you can set different scenarios here. For example, a call can be made at a fixed time, or even when you press a specific key on your smartphone. Even a voice recording can be played back when the call is accepted.

Why the whole thing?

You can easily get rid of an unpleasant situation with an apology.

For example, if you are squeezed by an aunt or uncle over your private life at a family celebration, a bluffing call can get you out of this situation quickly and easily. The smartphone rings and then as an excuse to your relative it can be said: "It is important, I am short outside". So you have liberated yourself politely and uncomplicatedly from an unpleasant situation.

Where can I find matching apps for my smartphone?

In Google Play Store, you'll find loads of apps that offer such a feature for your smartphone

• App suggestion for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.fakecall&hl=en
• App suggestion for iPhone

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fake-call-free-make-your-phone-ring-on-demand/id1081494198?mt=8

You now know what a fake call is, what this is good for and how to use it yourself.

If you would like to use a help in the form of a grid in the camera preview, then this is also possible with the Samsung Galaxy S8. We can tell you where you can find this camera setting:

How to show Camera grid in live view on the Samsung Galaxy S8

1. First, of course, open the camera app

2. In the upper right corner, tap the gear icon to display the settings for the camera

3. Scroll down in the menu that is displayed until you see the "Grid" option in the "General" section. - Selects the option and the following options appear:

• Off
• • 3 x 3
• • square

4. Now choose the grid that suits best to you when you set the perfect perspective.

You will then be able to see this raster in the camera live view. You now know the procedure to have a grid within the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S8.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is in general manufactured in Asia. Currently in the following countries: China, Korea and Vietnam. Now if you want to know the country in which your smartphone has been made, you can read it easily out.

 However, you need an app from the Google Play Store. This is "Phone Info" and can be downloaded and installed free of charge.

Instructions for checking the location where the Samsung Galaxy S8 has been manufactured

1. Download "Phone info" from Google Play Store

2. Open the app and go to the "General" tab,

3. In "Country of origin" you will find your place of manufacture, for example: "MANUFACTURED IN VIETNAM"

Now you know where your Samsung Galaxy S8 has been manufactured. In addition, you can read additional data on the app, such as the production date, the Knox warranty status and much more.

If you want to charge the Samsung Galaxy S8 fast and by the way also still actively use it, then this can be problematic. Why? Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is not charged quickly when the display is active at the same time.

You can check this by using the app "Ampere" for example.

It is noticeable that when the smartphone is used during the charging process, it is not charged as quickly as when it is not in operation.

So if you want to charge your Samsung Galaxy S8 just quickly, because you are on the road again, we recommend you not to use the device during the charging process, but leave it in the standby mode. This will cause your battery to charge with the highest charging current.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 uses Quick Charge 2.0 which is the cause of this problem. This standard does not allow the device to be used with a constant high charging current. This is possible with other Smartphones which use Quick Charge 4.0.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a built-in LED flash, which is usually designed to lighten the environment when taking a photo. However, it is also possible to permanently activate this LED flash and use it as a torch. You can use the Samsung Galaxy S8 as a flashlight as follows:

There are two options to choose from:

Via the status bar

Drag the status bar of the S8 into the screen with two fingers from the top. You will now see a "toggle" with the inscription "Flashlight". Tap this and the camera LED light will light up. Tap it again and the light is out again.

Via the Sidebar - More settings for the brightness available

Drag the sidebar from the right into the screen and switch to the "Quick Tools" module. This must be, of course, have been activated before.

Here you can now switch to the lower right of the torch symbol and then activate it with the button. The practical thing with this variant is that you can adjust the brightness of the flashlight. Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the light intensity.

In addition, it is also possible to send an SOS Morse code automatically.

You now know the possibility to use the Samsung Galaxy S8 as a flashlight.