Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: Essential Settings to Change Immediately

Connectivity and Network Optimization

• 💡 Intelligent Wi-Fi can be accessed by tapping 'Intelligent Wi-Fi' seven times, unlocking 'Connectivity Labs' for features like home Wi-Fi inspection to find the optimal router placement.
• 📶 Enable 'Show band information' in Wi-Fi settings to identify 5 GHz networks for faster connections.
• 📱 Share your Wi-Fi network easily by generating a QR code for quick access by friends and family.
• 🎧 Bluetooth Music Share allows nearby friends to play music on your connected Bluetooth speaker without disconnecting.

Personalization and Advanced Features

• ⚙️ Modes and Routines enable custom 'if-then' actions, such as automatically turning on mobile data when disconnecting from Wi-Fi.
• 👆 Lift to wake and double tap to turn on/off screen are convenient gestures for quick screen interaction.
• 🔕 Mute with gestures allows silencing incoming calls by tapping the phone, while the side button can be customized for quick access to features like the flashlight or specific apps.
• 🖼️ Swipe for split screen and swipe for pop-up view enhance multitasking by allowing two apps on screen simultaneously or a floating window.
• 👥 Dual Messenger creates a separate instance of social media apps, enabling the use of multiple accounts on the same device.

Performance and Display Enhancements

• 🚀 Access Developer Options by tapping the build number seven times in 'About phone' > 'Software information' to adjust animation speeds for a faster phone experience.
• 👁️ Reduce animations in accessibility settings can further speed up the interface by disabling visual effects.
• 🗣️ Set up 'Hey Google' voice match via the Google app settings for hands-free assistant access.
• 🌙 Dark mode can be enabled for better viewing at night and potential battery savings, with scheduling options available.
• ⚡ Adjust motion smoothness to 'High' for a 90 Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience.
• 🌟 The Eye Comfort Shield reduces blue light to protect your eyes, with customizable intensity and scheduling.
• ✒️ Customize font size, style, and screen timeout duration for optimal readability and convenience.
• 🏠 Easy Mode simplifies the interface with larger icons and text, ideal for users with visual impairments or those preferring a simpler layout.
• 👆 Switch between navigation buttons and swipe gestures for controlling the phone's interface.

Accessibility and Battery Management

• 🔍 Accessibility features include high contrast fonts and keyboard, extra dim for low-light conditions, and customizable side/volume button shortcuts for features like the magnifier or extra dim.
• 📸 Flash notifications can alert you to incoming calls or messages with camera or screen flashes.
• 🔋 Power saving modes can be enabled to extend battery life, with options for extreme power saving or more balanced performance.
• 🔌 Battery protection optimizes charging habits to improve battery longevity, especially when charging overnight.
• 📊 Show battery percentage and enable fast charging for better battery monitoring and quicker power-ups.