Note 5 Features

[WeAreAllUnique]

Let's make a list of Note 5 features that new owners may not know about.

This isn't a new one to the Note 5, but I have found it useful. Sometimes people want to see pictures of the family and to prevent scrolling through photos that no one should see, I can hide them in a private folder. Unless I fingerprint unlock it, those photos are safely concealed.

 

[anon(153966)]

Double click for camera.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

You can schedule a phone restart.

 

[sassypants2]

Google Location Based Cards (like a pop-up Google designed for you) - show you the weather where you live/work ... where you parked ... sports scores ... current stories you are interested in ... and more, depending on your preferences.

Sent with love from my Galaxy Note 5 ...

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Virtual shot mode lets you take a 360° image around you that moves as you move the phone. It's a read cool camera mode.

 

[bassplayrguy]

Let's make a list of Note 5 features that new owners may not know about.

This isn't a new one to the Note 5, but I have found it useful. Sometimes people want to see pictures of the family and to prevent scrolling through photos that no one should see, I can hide them in a private folder. Unless I fingerprint unlock it, those photos are safely concealed.

How do make a private folder and schedule a restart?

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

How do make a private folder and schedule a restart?

Auto restart depends on what version of the Note 5 you have. The unlocked version allows you to auto restart from the backup and restore menu.

For private folders, just toggle your phone to private mode. Then you can put your pictures, videos, and documents in private folders. Once you turn private mode off, everything is hidden.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

One of my favorites widgets from the Note 4 is back and it looks like it received some refinement. The My Places widget allows you to create location based apps on your home screen and adjust user profile. For example, when I get into my car, I connect my Bluetooth and it automatically changes to my car settings with my car apps displayed. When I get to work, it automatically identifies my location through the GPS and turns on my WiFi to connect to my job's network, my volume is reduced to vibrate, and my work apps appear. When I'm at home it auto connects to my home wifi and I see the apps that I want to use at home.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

This is what the My Places widget looks like.

 

[bertsirkin]

This is what the My Places widget looks like.

Who's the author of the My Places widget? (there are at least 4 different apps in the app store with that name)

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Who's the author of the My Places widget? (there are at least 4 different apps in the app store with that name)

It's pre-installed. Go into your widgets and it should be there.

 

[bertsirkin]

It's pre-installed. Go into your widgets and it should be there.

Apparently it's carrier-specific - I don't have it with Verizon.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Apparently it's carrier-specific - I don't have it with Verizon.

That sucks. Seems like Verizon disables a lot on their Android devices.

 

[Cwey55]

That sucks. Seems like Verizon disables a lot on their Android devices.

I'm mad. That widget looks great.

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[WeAreAllUnique]

I'm mad. That widget looks great.

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Lol. Sorry. And it is great.

 

[Cwey55]

Lol. Sorry. And it is great.

Actually just found I do have it on Verizon...neat. Though I barely ever use location unless I'm navigating.

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[bertsirkin]

Actually just found I do have it on Verizon...neat. Though I barely ever use location unless I'm navigating.

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Where did you find it? Also, do you have an International phone or is it a Verizon phone?
According to Samsung - "Note: Screens and settings available may vary by wireless service provider and software version.". (how to, use, My Places, widget, location, places, recognize, shortcuts, home, work, out, customize, Galaxy Note 5,SM-N9208)

EDIT...
I think I have the answer - My Places widget seems to be linked to Touchwiz. It doesn't appear to be available with Nova, which I use.

 

[drew_sf]

Double click for camera.

+ voice activated shutter. Now I don't have to fumble looking for the shutter button or volume toggles when taking one handed shots on the bike.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A

 

[Cwey55]

Mine is a Verizon model. Probably correct about not having it in Nova. I found it in Touchwiz in the widget drawer, I originally had it disabled via Package Disabler Pro, doh!
But like I said I hardly ever use location unless I'm navigating, but good to know the option is there and wasn't one of the things to add to the list of ways Verizon strips the phones.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Another feature I like is download booster.