Unlock the true power of your Samsung phone. Learn to use 7 hidden features like Samsung Wallet, 10GB free file sharing, Secure Folder, and Private Sharing.
You’ve paid a premium for your Samsung phone, but are you using it to its full potential? Chances are, you’ve never used its tap-to-pay feature, discovered its 10GB free daily cloud storage, or unlocked the true power of its security tools.
I’ve seen countless Samsung users who are completely unaware of the powerful, built-in features they have access to. You don’t need to download a dozen third-party apps to do what your phone can already do better.
Let’s change that. Here are 7 underrated Samsung features you need to start using today.
1. Replace Your Physical Wallet with Samsung Wallet
Did you know you can just tap your Samsung phone on any card machine to pay? Samsung Wallet is an incredibly powerful app that securely stores your credit cards, debit cards, and UPI accounts.
- Tap to Pay: Just add your cards (scan and verify with an OTP), and you’re set. To pay, swipe up from the bottom of your screen (even when it’s locked), authenticate with your fingerprint, and tap the machine.
- UPI & Bills: You can also scan QR codes for UPI payments and even manage and pay your utility bills (broadband, electricity, gas) all from within the app.
- DigiLocker Integration: It also integrates with DigiLocker, keeping digital copies of your driver’s license, ID cards, and other important documents in one secure place. It’s a true digital replacement for your physical wallet.
2. Share Huge Files (10GB/Day) for Free with Quick Share
Forget paying for WeTransfer or hitting the 2GB free limit. If you need to send high-quality photos, videos, or large files without losing quality, your phone has a free, built-in solution.
When you use Quick Share, you can select “Share as link” or “QR code.” This uploads your files directly to Samsung Cloud, and you get a shareable link.
- Daily Limit: You can share up to 1,000 files every day with a massive 10GB daily data limit.
- No Sign-up Needed: The best part? It’s completely free for all Samsung users. The person you send the link to doesn’t need a Samsung account—they can just click and download.
3. Type Faster with the Samsung Keyboard
You’re typing too slow. The default Samsung keyboard is packed with tools for speed and convenience.
- Swipe to Type: Stop tapping individual letters. Go to Keyboard Settings > Swipe, touch, and feedback > Keyboard swipe controls and select “Swipe to type.” Now, just glide your finger over the letters that form a word. It’s incredibly fast once you get used to it.
- Built-in Clipboard: Copied five different things? The keyboard remembers them. Tap the clipboard icon to see a history of your copied text and images, and simply tap to paste.
- Samsung Pass Integration: Need to fill in your address or a credit card number? Tap the Samsung Pass icon, authenticate, and you can paste your saved, secure information directly from the keyboard.
4. Create a True Digital Vault with Secure Folder
This is by far one of the coolest and most useful Samsung features. Secure Folder isn’t just a place to hide photos; it’s an encrypted, separate space on your phone—a phone within your phone.
- Hide Anything: You can move photos, videos, files, and even install entire apps inside it. Want a separate, hidden version of Tinder or your banking app? You can do that.
- Disguise It: You can rename the Secure Folder and change its icon to something boring like “Kids” or “My Wish” so no one would ever think to tap it. It can only be opened with your unique fingerprint or PIN.
5. Find Your Lost or Stolen Phone with Samsung Find
Losing your phone is a nightmare, but Samsung has a robust solution. The Samsung Find app (or the website samsungfind.samsung.com) is your lifeline.
- Lost Nearby: If you’ve just misplaced it under the sofa, log in to the website and hit the “Ring” button. Your phone will ring at full volume, even if it was on silent.
- Stolen: If your phone is lost or stolen, you can remotely:
- Locate it on a map.
- Lock the device to prevent access.
- Extend its battery life to keep it trackable for longer.
- Erase all your data as a last resort to protect your privacy.
- You can also track your other Samsung devices, like earbuds, watches, and even SmartTags (Samsung’s version of AirTags).
6. Send Self-Destructing Files with Private Sharing
Need to send a sensitive document or a photo you don’t want to be passed around? Use Private Sharing. This is a special mode within Quick Share.
- Select your photo or file and tap Share.
- Choose Quick Share.
- Tap the three-dot menu and select “Turn on Private Sharing.”
Now, when you send the file, the recipient cannot take a screenshot and cannot share the file with anyone else. You can even set a self-destruct timer (like 2 minutes) after which the file will automatically delete itself from their phone.
7. Become a Power User with Good Lock
If you love customizing, Good Lock (available on the Galaxy Store) is your ultimate playground. It’s an official Samsung app that lets you modify parts of your phone you normally can’t.
You can completely change your lock screen, customize your keyboard with RGB effects, funk up your navigation bar, and so much more.
Important Note: Good Lock is designed for premium Samsung devices. It generally works on the S series, Z series (Fold/Flip), and newer A-series phones (A35 and up). It likely won’t work on older A-series, M-series, or F-series phones.
Conclusion
Your Samsung phone is packed with value that most people never tap into. From a full-fledged payment system to a secure vault and a powerful file-sharing network, these features are built-in and free. So go explore, and start getting the most out of the phone you paid for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Samsung Wallet safe to use for my credit cards?
Yes. Samsung Wallet uses multiple layers of security, including tokenization, which replaces your actual card number with a unique digital identifier. Your real card details are never shared with the merchant, and payments require your fingerprint or PIN.
Q: Do I have to pay for the 10GB of cloud storage with Quick Share?
No. The 10GB/day file sharing limit via Samsung Cloud is completely free for all Samsung users. It’s a built-in feature of your device.
Q: If I hide an app in Secure Folder, does it disappear from my main screen?
You can have two separate instances of an app (one outside, one inside Secure Folder) or you can have the app only inside Secure Folder. If you uninstall the app from your main home screen, the one inside Secure Folder will remain, completely hidden and protected.
Q: Why can’t I find the Good Lock app on my Samsung phone?
Good Lock is only compatible with certain Samsung devices, typically the premium models. It works on the S series, Z (Fold/Flip) series, and newer A-series phones (like the A35 and A55). It is not supported on M-series, F-series, or older A-series phones.
Q: Can someone really not screenshot a file sent via Private Sharing?
That’s correct. When you send a file using Private Sharing, the recipient’s device blocks the screenshot function. It also watermarks the screen to discourage them from taking a picture with another phone. The file also has a set expiry time and cannot be shared.
