Samsung has managed to create an ecosystem of its own applications and services that plays a important role in success of its terminals.
If you own a mobile phone of the brand, but have not yet encouraged yourself to use the apps and services that arrive factory installed, we recommend that you keep reading, as you will be able to discover great features for get even more of the device.
Without further ado, let's see what's behind the extensive catalog of applications and services that Samsung has developed and integrated into its mobiles to date.
Find out what each of the apps and services on your Samsung mobile is for.
What are Samsung apps and services for?
Samsung Health, Galaxy Store, Samsung Pay, Samsung Kids… What are all those applications that are factory installed on your Samsung Galaxy phone for?
Before uninstalling them, we recommend that you try them, because sometimes they have more to offer than other third party apps that you can download. Without going any further, we already recommend that you install some of these apps even if your mobile was not Samsung.
We now know a what each of the Samsung applications and services are for and how they can help you.
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Cloud, also known as Samsung Cloud, is the cloud file storage service developed by the South Korean company. If you want to keep all your memories safe, you can use this platform to save photos, videos, documents and other types of files.
Samsung Cloud also saves your data custom settings, application design and configuration to use your mobile as it was even if you have to reset it completely. Open Samsung Cloud on your phone and sync all the data to know that whatever happens you will have access to it.
Galaxy shop
Galaxy Store has a special focus on video games.
Galaxy Store is the Samsung application store, the place where you can download and install apps on your terminal. In this shop you can find exclusive offers and items to personalize your Galaxy device, for example you can personalize your smartwatch screen with a new wallpaper.
After the big change received by the Galaxy Store in November 2020, the application store is mainly focused on the world of games, with a default tab showing only game content. If you like video games, pay attention to the Galaxy Store, as Samsung promises exclusive offers, rewards and early registration for many new titles that will play before Galaxy phones.
Samsung Pass
In Samsung Pass, you can keep your passwords safe.
Samsung Pass is the company's credentials verification system, a service that allows you to forget about having to remember all your passwords. Instead of having to store this data, Samsung allows you to become your password and log into applications and websites using your biometric data (iris, fingerprint and / or facial recognition).
To activate this option, go to Settings> Biometrics and Security> Samsung Pass and accept the terms of use. Verify your identity with your fingerprint and your iris and voila, you will be able to log into your accounts without having to remember or write down your passwords.
Account Samsung Samsung
Samsung Account, or Samsung Account, is the user account system of Samsung that allows you to use the company's services on any device. With a single account, you can enjoy free of charge the best features developed by the company, such as Find My Mobile, Galaxy Store or Samsung Cloud.
Samsung members
The Samsung community, made up of millions of users around the world, has its own space for discussion and debate on Samsung members. It is a platform where users share solutions to possible problems with devices of the brand, as well as tips and tricks for getting more out of them.
To take full advantage of the features of the Samsung Members, you can register your phone, as this will provide you with tips and constant support on it.
Samsung Dex
Samsung DeX is a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ phone.
Samsung DeX is the platform created by Samsung for get a desktop interface on an external monitor simply by connecting your Samsung mobile. This application, which greatly expands the functions of your device, can be downloaded for Windows 7 and 10 and for MacOS.
At first it was necessary to connect the mobile to the monitor via a USB cable, but Samsung DeX it is already wireless. In this way, via the WiFi connection, you can combine both devices to see the contents of your mobile on the big screen.
Bixby
Bixby assistant on a Samsung Galaxy S10.
We know Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri, but do you know what Bixby is? Samsung has its own virtual assistant, integrated into its devices to make your life easier. By simply saying "Hi Bixby", you will open the assistant and you can ask for anything you need, such as taking a selfie, stopping music playing or reading the latest messages received.
The list of Bixby commands is long, so we recommend checking it out to learn which ones you will need often.
Samsung Health
Samsung Health is made up of great features to take care of your health.
We can't deny it, Samsung Health is one of our favorite apps of everything Samsung has so far. It is due to its large number of features dedicated to monitoring health and physical activity, all of which are very useful.
With Samsung Health you can record all of yours workouts to maintain full follow-up. In addition, it can propose a step goal to reach it day by day, since the app doubles as a pedometer.
Other Samsung Health features include one section for women's health, a water and coffee intake controller, a cookbook with healthy dishes, expertly designed workout programs and sleep monitoring, among others. If you want to take care of your health with the help of your mobile, we invite you to try Samsung Health and its many tools.
Samsung Daily
Samsung users who want to keep up to date with everything that happens can use Samsung Daily, a service that collects the most important news of the moment in Google Discover style. In addition to these personalized news for you, in Samsung Daily you will be able to know other data, such as those relating to the weather situation of your location. To access this tab, swipe right from the main screen.
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Push Service is the push notification service through which Samsung sends you company-related notifications, such as exclusive offers, notice of launch of new terminals, ChatOn, SamsungApps, etc. Although it is a less relevant app, it is not worth uninstalling it if you want to keep up to date with the Samsung universe.
Samsung Flow
With Samsung Flow you can easily connect your mobile to PC.
On your Samsung mobile you will also have access to Samsung Flow, a way to easily connect your mobile to your PC to enjoy a large number of interesting utilities. For example, you can unlock the computer with your Samsung Galaxy, share your phone screen on your PC, share content between both devices quickly and easily, and receive phone notifications on your computer.
In short, Samsung Flow gives you the ability to make the most of the connection between your Samsung Galaxy mobile and your computer.
Safe folder
The privacy of your Samsung phone is entrusted to Secure Folder, a sort of second space where you can save all those files and applications you don't want them to be visible to the most curious glances.
When configuring this folder, you can choose whether or not you want it to be visible between applications. Whenever you want to access it, you will have to enter your PIN or pattern that you configured yourself. In short, in Secure Folder you can store all that data on your mobile that only you want to see.
Samsung wearable
The Galaxy Wearable app on a Samsung smartphone.
If you are using a Samsung mobile and a smart watch, it will be essential to have the Samsung Wearable application, as it is the one that enables the connection between both devices. With Samsung Wearable you can also manage the apps you have installed on the watch through Galaxy Apps, configure the notifications of the wearable or search for it even if you don't know where it is.
Note Samsung
If you have a quick idea, not to be missed, write it down in Samsung Notes right away. We're talking about Samsung-designed clipboard application in so that you can quickly write down everything you need.
You can write, draw, underline parts of the text with various colors, add photos and even voice notes. Also, once created, you can group them into different categories for easier access.
Samsung Kids
Samsung wants you to introduce your kids to new technologies by providing you with one safe space where they can learn without risk. His proposal is Samsung Kids, a mode where you can configure the type of content and applications that the little ones can use when they are with the phone. Also, you can set a usage time limit to help them develop good digital habits.
To enter and exit this application called Samsung Kids, you will need to enter the PIN or pattern enabled in the terminal. This will ensure that your kids don't enter the phone's normal mode when they are in Samsung Kids.
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is a secure mobile payment service.
Your Samsung mobile also has the Samsung Pay application, which is the mobile payment system created by the South Korean company. With a totally secure system, in Samsung Pay you can add your credit and debit cards to pay with your mobile or smartwatch when you shop in an establishment that accepts contactless payments.
Before each payment, you will need to authorize it with your fingerprint or PIN. On the other hand, if you lose your mobile phone, you always have the option of block or delete your Samsung Pay account.
Samsung Internet
Samsung also has its own browser for Android
The company's browser could not be missing from the list of Samsung applications and services. It's called Samsung Internet, and using it before Google Chrome can offer you many benefits. One of these is the synchronization between Samsung devices, as you will have access to all your bookmarks, passwords and other browser information from all your Samsung devices.
Another reason that works in favor of using Samsung's internet is that it fits very well with mobile phones and allows for more customization, not to mention that it works really well.
Smart things
Check all smart devices you have at home with SmartThings, the Samsung app with which it is easier to have a smart home. Remotely you can manage the operation of devices such as smart bulbs, alarm clocks, speakers, Smart TVs. For example, you can program an on and off time, modify their configuration or group them into different categories to manage them at the same time.
With SmartThings you can take advantage of some of the best Samsung tricks, such as the one that allows you to listen to TV on your mobile.
Find my cell phone
If you are one of those who tend to lose their mobile more often than normal, Find My Mobile - or Find My Mobile - is the most useful function for you among all those offered by Samsung. Even if you don't have a connection, you can find out the location of connected devices to your Samsung account by logging into the Find My Mobile site.
Thanks to this service it is also possible to make a backup of terminal data in Samsung Cloud, block access to Samsung Pay and control the mobile phone remotely. By the way, with Find My Mobile you can also unlock your mobile phone if you have forgotten your PIN, pattern or password.
Galaxy themes
To personalize your Samsung Galaxy mobile you can use all the elements available in Galaxy Themes, some are free and others are paid. In this shop you will find themes, wallpapers, icon packs and other elements with which you can modify the aesthetics of the terminal.
PENUP
More recent is the creation of PENUP, an application specifically dedicated to all those Samsung users passionate about drawing. In this app you can draw quickly and comfortably, color dozens of drawings, improve your technique, dare to overcome the challenges that are proposed to you and discover the works of other users.
