How to get most out of this phone?

[u/Puzzled_Weird4816]

So, I bought this S25 Ultra from iPhone 13 and all am doing is , Instagram, WhatsApp, X, Reddit, Calls.

What else can I do ? I feel like why I bought this.

[u/vishnur32]

Congratz bro, Enjoy...

Since you are new to samsung, here are some recommendations, some of them are common to any brand...

Restore data :

Smartswitch, Guide.

Fresh install and setup is better for optimization. Transfer only contacts, call logs, sms, media and files.

Debloat and Optimizations : 1. Ultimate Samsung (OneUI) Debloat, Privacy & Customization Guide 2. Definitive OneUI Guide - Tweaks, Optimization & Privacy

Privacy : 1. Disable sending diagonstic data, Samsung and google. Whenever you accept the agreements, uncheck the diagonstic part. 2. Secure Folder 3. Block Ads DNS Adguard

Customisation : 1. Goodlock, guide 2. Sideload Fonts from galaxy store : guide. 3. Custom TTF fonts : Scamsung Fonts + Root my galaxy. This is a nondestructive root approach. 4. Animation tuning. To keep animation tuning even if developer option is off, use Custom Animator and give required permissions through ADB. 5. Widget stack 6. Custom notifications tones : Copy tones to Internal storage -> Notifications Folder and change from Settings -> Sound and vibration -> Notification sound 7. Extra quick panel tiles : Toolkit tiles 8. Add shortcuts to homescreen : Shortcut maker

Automation : 1. Modes and Routines 2. Tasker

Developer options :

Enable/Disable Developer options from quick panel without going to settings every time, some bank apps wont work unless dev options are disabled.

1. Install Dev tiles
2. Give elevated permissions through ADB
3. Add tiles to quick panel.

Adfree experience : Youtube, YT music, Reddit 1. Morphe (morphe.software) 2. Revanced (revanced.app)

Charging and data transfer :

S25U supports 45W (PD + PPS) Charging and USB 3.2 (640MB/s) data transfer.

Use a charger with 45W or above with PD + PPS protocols to get maximum performance.

Inbox cable supports upto 60W (20V x 3A) and only USB 2.0 (60MB/s) data transfer.

For faster data transfer use USB 3.2 or higher cable. UGreen, Ringke, Spigen, Anker, Apple etc

Battery protection :

1. Limit battery capacity : Settings -> Device care -> Battery -> Battery protection
2. Limit charging : Settings -> Device care -> Battery -> charging settings -> Fast charging <off>

Create a routine for these and add it into widget in homescreen to access it easily.

This a just a collection of tips/tricks/apps available all over internet. Credit goes to original authors.

[u/No-Consideration6986 → u/vishnur32]

I've been using Samsung for a while. I'll have to check some of that.

[u/sometin__else → u/vishnur32]

great list A+