Smartphone

How to fix charging issues with the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

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When recharging your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you may encounter issues with the internal battery of your smartphone slowing charging or even not charging at all.

If you are experiencing these problems, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to simply give some time for the internal battery of the iPhone 13 to charge.

Apple recommends waiting between 30 minutes to 1 hour to see if your phone is charging properly.

2. You can also check the USB charging cable for any types of breakage or fraying.

If there is, then we recommend getting a new USB charging cable.

3. Furthermore, you should look for any bent prongs on the USB power adapter or USB port.

If you seem some potential damages, then can try using a different USB power source.

3. Moreover, you can check to see if the charging cable is connected properly to your iPhone 13 and the power source.

If you are using a USB power adapter, you can then try switching to different power outlets.

4. You should also inspect the charging port on your iPhone 13.

If you see any debris, then try removing it from the port.

If you see some potential damage in the port, then your phone needs to be repaired.

5. If the cables and ports look perfectly functional, you can try to force restart your iPhone 13.

In order to do so, first press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Afterwards, press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Finally, hold the Side button until the Apple logo shows up on the screen of your phone.

Why does iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max stop charging at 80%?

If the internal battery of your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max stops charging after it reaches 80%, then it may be due to the battery getting too warm. As a result, the software from the iOS may limit the charging beyond 80%.

For the uninformed, all models of the iPhone 13 have a recommended operating temperature range of 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C). So, if the battery is stuck at 80%, you can try moving the phone and charger to a room with a more suitable temperature.

To find out more about trying to fix and prevent your phone from overheating, you can check out this guide.

It is also possible that you may have the Optimized Battery Charging enabled. For the uninformed, this feature, which is turned on by default, uses machine learning on your daily charging routine in order to extend the lifespan of the internal battery. As a result, you may not be able to recharged your iPhone 13 past 80% is certain scenarios.

In order to disable Optimized Battery Charging, you need to take the following steps:

1. From the home screen, tap Settings.

2. In Settings, tap Battery.

3. Next, you need to tap Battery Health.

4. Here, you should see Optimized Battery Charging.

Make sure that this option is disabled so that you can recharge the iPhone’s 13 internal battery to beyond 80%.

What to do if your iPhone 13, mini, Pro or Pro Max shows that accessory isn’t supported or certified

When trying to charge your iPhone 13 you may get a message saying that your accessory isn’t supported or certified. This warning appears due to any of the following reasons:

  • The charging port is dirty.
  • The charging port is damaged.
  • The charging accessory is damaged.
  • The charging accessory is not certified by Apple.
  • The charging accessory isn’t designed to charge the iPhone 13.

To fix these issues, make sure that the charging port on your phone, charging accessory and USB cable are free from any defects and are compatible with the iPhone 13.

You can also try changing the charging accessory and/or USB cable to see if you are still getting this message when charging.

Furthermore, you can try restarting your iPhone and updating to the latest version of the iOS.

If none of the aforementioned potential solutions work, then you should contact Apple about possibly getting your iPhone 13 repaired.

How to clean the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

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The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are the latest smartphones released by Apple.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how can clean the latest generation of the iPhone.

When to clean the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

Apple recommends cleaning your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max as soon as possible any time you notice the presence of acid, acidic foods, detergent, dirt, lotions, makeup, sand and other stains.

If you want to disinfect your phone and keep it free from viruses and bacteria, then we recommend cleaning your phone, with the appropriate cleaning solution, approximately every 24 hours.

What cleaning solutions to use for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?

When it comes to cleaning solutions, Apple mainly recommends regular water to clean your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.

70 percent isopropyl alcohol, such as the Maxill TB Minuteman Lite 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes, can also be used for cleaning.

For disinfecting, you can use either Clorox Disinfecting Wipes or 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipes (such as the Caresour Advanced 75% Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes).

If you don’t have any of the aforementioned cleaning solutions, then you can purchase the products on Amazon with the following links:

What cleaning solution should be avoided for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?

When it comes to cleaning the iPhone 13, you shouldn’t use bleach, hydrogen peroxide, soaps or any other types of cleaning solution aside from the aforementioned recommended options.

This is because these solutions may end up diminishing the fingerprint-resistant oil-repellant coating of the phone in addition to possibly scratching it.

What cleaning tools to use for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?

The aforementioned 70% isopropyl alcohol, Clorox disinfecting and 75% alcohol hand sanitizing wipes can be used to clean the surface of your iPhone 13.

If you aren’t using wipes, then you can also use a cotton swab or a soft lint-free cloth that ir slightly damped with water, 70 percent isopropyl alcohol or 75 percent ethyl alcohol.

If you are looking for a cleaning cloth, then we recommend picking up the MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

What cleaning tools to avoid for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?

Apple recommends that you don’t use compressed air when cleaning your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Furthermore, you should also avoid using any tools that have an abrasive surface as you may accidentally scratch or remove the aforementioned fingerprint-resistant oil-repellant coating.

How to clean the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

In order to clean you iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, make sure you are using the appropriate cleaning solution and tool.

2. Next, disconnect any cable you have connected to your smartphone.

3. You then need to completely shut down your iPhone 13.

In order to do so, press and hold the side button and either the volume up button or volume down button until you see sliders appear on the screen. You then need to drag the Power Off slider.

You can also go to Settings > General > Shut Down and then drag the slider to turn off the phone.

4. Once the iPhone 13 has been powered off, gently start cleaning the smartphone. We recommend using the circular motion, especially on the dirtier spots that are harder to clean.

5. During the cleaning process, avoid getting moisture in any of the ports or openings of your phone.

6. Once you are down cleaning, wait until your iPhone 13 dries before turning it back on again.

How to prevent and fix overheating issues with your iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

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When using your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you may notice that your phone is getting too warm for comfort.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent and fix the potential overheating issues for all the models of the new iPhone.

How to prevent your iPhone 13, mini, Pro or Pro Max from overheating

In order to prevent your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max from overheating, you can take the following precautions:

1. Avoid using your phone in extreme ambient temperatures. The new iPhone 13 models have an operating temperature range of 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C).

2. You should also avoid storing your device in extreme ambient temperatures. The new iPhones can tolerate a non-operation storage range of -4° F to 113° F (or -20° C to 45° C).

3. Keep your iPhone 13 from being exposed to direct sunlight.

4. You should also not use or store your smartphone near any heat sources such as a heater, stove or inside of a hot car.

5. Try not to use the iPhone 13 when it is recharging its internal battery.

6. Limit the number of apps and connections you have running on your phone.

How to fix iPhone 13, mini, Pro or Pro Max overheating issues

If your feel that your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max is getting too hot, then you can take the following manual action.

1. If you phone is currently recharging, disconnect it from the charger and then wait for your phone to cool down before charging it again.

2. An app, or a combination of apps, could be taking up a lot of resources that may end up straining your iPhone 13.

Therefore, we recommend closing any apps that you suspect is using up a lot of hardware resources.

You can also try closing all the apps and then slowly reopening them one by one to see if a certain app, or combination of apps, is causing your phone to overheat.

3. Turn off any connections you aren’t currently using. These may include Bluetooth, GPS or Wi-Fi.

4. Lower the screen brightness of your iPhone 13.

5. Restart your iPhone 13.

6. Shut down your phone and then let it cool down.

7. If the ambient environment of your iPhone 13 is outside of the recommended operating temperature (32° F to 95° F) and non-operating temperature (-4° F to 113° F) range, then you can try moving the mobile phone to a more tolerable temperature.

Keep in mind that Apple does not recommend exposing any iPhone 13 model to dramatic changes to humidity or temperature.

8. Make sure that the firmware of your iPhone as the software versions of the apps you are using are up to date.

What happens if your iPhone 13, mini, Pro or Pro Max overheats?

If your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max continues to rise in temperature, the following may occur:

1. You may get a temperature warning message on the screen of your phone.

2. If you are charging your smartphone, then it will automatically stop charging.

3. The screen brightness may be lowered automatically.

4. Some apps you have opened on your phone may be forced to close.

5. You may not be able to use the iPhone 13 when you get the aforementioned temperature warning notification until your phone cools down.

6. If its internal temperature continues to rise, then your iPhone 13 will automatically enter into the deep sleep mode unit it cools down to a more appropriate temperature.

The phone should become usable again once it gets into the aforementioned operating temperature range. You can speed up this process by placing the smartphone in a cooler environment (but not too cold as the extreme swings in temperature can damage the internals of the phone). You should also keep it away from direct sunlight or any other heat sources.

If your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max is still overheating after taking the aforementioned precautions and actions, then you may need to contact Apple Support to get your smartphone serviced.

How to turn on, turn off and force restart your iPhone 13

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In 2021, Apple released several iPhone 13 models. You can check out this step-by-step guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can turn on, turn off and forcibly restart the iPhone 13, iPhone mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

How to turn on the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

In order to power on your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, you need to locate the side button.

If you are holding your camera in a portrait orientation with the screen facing you and the front camera lens on top, then the side button should be on the right side.

2. Simply press and hold the side button on your phone until you see the Apple logo shows up on the screen.

How to fix issues with iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max not turning on

If your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max can’t be turned on, you can try doing the following:

1. You can try recharging your phone.

When recharging, you should see a battery icon on the screen of your iPhone 13. This icon may take several minutes to show up.

Wait for your phone to recharge for at least 10 minutes. Afterwards, you can try restarting the device again.

2. You can also try forcing a restart. To do so, you can follow the steps at the bottom of this guide.

3. If none of the aforementioned methods work, then the power and/or screen components of your iPhone 13, could be damaged.

If you believed that your phone is damaged, then you need to contact Apple Support.

How to turn off the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

In order to turn off your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you need to take the following steps:

First off, you need to locate the side button, volume up button and volume down button.

If you are holding your camera in a portrait orientation with the screen facing you and the front camera lens on top, then the side button should be on the right side while the volume up button and volume down button should be on the left side.

Now that you know where these buttons are, you have two methods:

1. The first is to press and hold both the side button and volume up button until you see the sliders appear. Here, you need to drag the Power Off slider.

2. The second method is to press and hold both the side button and volume down button until you see the sliders appear. Afterwards, drag the Power Off slider.

How to turn off the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max by using only the touchscreen

You can also turn off your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max without using any buttons.

In order to do so with the touchscreen, you need to do the following:

1. On the screen of your iPhone 13, go to Settings.

2. Next, go to General.

3. Finally, go to Shut Down and then drag the slider.

How to fix issues with iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max not turning off

If your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max is not shutting down properly, then you can try forcing a restart first.

In order to force a restart, you can check out the tutorial below.

How to force restart the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max

In order to force a restart with your iPhone 13, you need to take the following steps:

1. Before we begin, you need to know where the side button, volume up button and volume down button are located on your iPhone 13.

2. Now that you familiarized yourself to these three buttons, press and then quickly release the volume up button.

3. Afterwards, press and then quickly release the volume down button.

4. Now, you need to press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears on your iPhone 13’s screen.

5. Once you see the logo, you can release your hold of the side button.

How to reflash the Motorola Edge 2021

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Reflashing your Motorola Edge 2021 may help resolve some of the software-related issues you may be experiencing on the smartphone.

In order to reflash your Edge 2021 phone, you check out this step-by-step tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Before you start, we recommend backing the data on your phone as reflashing it will delete all data you have stored on the internal storage.

To find out how to do so, you can check out this guide.

1. If you haven’t done so already, you need to download and install Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) on your computer.

This program has a Windows 7 or Windows 10 operating system requirement.

2. Open the Rescue and Smart Assistant program on your PC.

3. Click on the Rescue option.

4. You will be presented with the Log in screen.

Click on the Sign in or Sign up option.

5. You then need to enter your Lenovo ID and then click on the Next option.

If you don’t have a Lenovo ID, you need to click on the Sign up link instead. Afterwards, follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account.

6. On the next screen, you need to enter the password associated with your Lenovo ID. Click Next once you are done to continue.

If you forgot your password, click on the Forgot password link and then follow the on-screen instructions.

7. Now that you are in the Rescue menu, click on the Rescue Now option.

8. On your Motorola Edge 2021, press and hold the power button until you open the power menu.

9. Tap the Power off option to turn off your phone.

10. Connect your Motorola Edge 2021, which should be turned off, to your PC via an USB cable.

11. On your phone, press and hold the volume down button until you see a green Android figure appear on the screen of the Edge 2021.

12. On you PC, click on the download option in the Rescue and Smart Assistant program.

13. Once the download has been completed, click on the X symbol to close the download menu.

14. Now that you are back in the Rescue menu, click on the Rescue Now option, which should be now highlighted with an orange color.

15. In the Information Collection notification pop-up, click on the Proceed option.

16. In the “Have you backed up your data?” notification, click on the Proceed option.

17. Once the Rescue process has been completed, click on the OK option.

18. After returning to the Rescue menu, click on the Finish option.

19. Your Motorola Edge 2021 will automatically reboot.

How to unlock Motorola Edge 2021 without PIN, pattern or password

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The Motorola Edge 2021 has a security feature that requires you to input a PIN, pattern or password in order to unlock the screen and use the smartphone.

If you lost your PIN, pattern or password, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can still unlock the Edge 2021.

Can you recover your PIN, pattern or password on Motorola Edge 2021?

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to recover your lost PIN, pattern or password on the Motorola Edge 2021.

The only way to bypass the locked screen is to perform a factory reset. This procedure will erase the stored PIN, pattern and/or password on the Edge 2021 in addition to other personal data you have stored on the phone.

After the factory reset process, you should be able to restore some of the personal data that are linked to the same Google Account you used on your phone. Other data that was backed up to the cloud may also be recovered.

How to factory reset the Motorola Edge 2021?

In order to factory reset the Motorola Edge 2021, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, make sure that you have enough battery life on your phone to start the factory reset procedure. Motorola recommends that you should have at least 20% remaining.

If you have less than 20% battery life, recharge your phone first.

2. After making sure you have enough battery life, turn off the Motorola Edge 2021.

3. Next, you need to open the boot menu.

To do so, press and hold both the power button and volume down button at the same time while the phone is turned off.

4. In the boot menu, use the volume down button to select Recovery Mode.

5. Press the power button to enter the Recovery Mode.

6. Next, press and hold the power button

7. While holding the power button, you need to press the volume up button.

8. You should see a list of options.

Here, you need to select Wipe data/factory reset.

9. Press the power button to confirm your choice.

10. Afterwards, select Factory data reset by using the volume down button.

11. Press the power button to confirm your selection.

12. Select Reboot system now.

13. Press the power button one last time to start the factory resetting process.

14. After the factory resetting process is completed, your Edge 2021 phone will automatically reboot itself.

15. You can then set up your phone like it was brand new.

When setting up a PIN, pattern or password, make sure you make a copy and keep it safe so that you don’t have to reset your phone again if you forgot its security passcode.

You can also recover some of the data that was deleted from the factory reset by signing into the same Google Account you previously used on the same phone.

If you have data, such as photos and videos, stored on a cloud service, then you should be able to download these files back to your phone as well.

How to extend the battery life of the Nokia XR20

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The Nokia XR20 features a two-day battery life. That life span can be shorter, however, depending on the phone’s settings as well as how you use the phone.

You can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can extend the battery life of the XR20.

1. The first step to extending the battery life of the Nokia XR20 is to use as little apps, especially those that run passively in the background, as possible.

To close a currently running app, you need to go Settings > App & notifications. Here you can see a list of apps you have installed on your phone. Select the app you want to close and then tap Force Stop.

2. We also recommend turning off location services if you aren’t using this feature.

In order to do so, you need to go to Settings > Location. Here you can disable the Use location feature.

3. Furthermore, you should turn off Bluetooth if your XR20 is not connected wirelessly to another device using this connection type.

To do so, go to Settings > Connected devices. Here, you can disable Bluetooth.

4. You should also disable Wi-Fi if you are using it to connect to the Internet.

If you are interested in doing so, go to Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Here, you can disable the Wi-Fi connection.

5. You might want to consider using the Airplane phone, which disables Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile data.

To use this feature, go to Tap Settings > Network & Internet. Here, you can enable Airplane mode.

Keep in mind that, if you disable mobile data, you won’t be able to make any calls.

6. Another way to save battery consumption on the Nokia XR20 is by using a wired headphone as using the loudspeaker or Bluetooth headphone instead will consume more power.

7. You should also consider lowering the volume as louder volumes consume more energy.

In order to do so, go to Settings > Sound. In this menu you can lower the Media volume, Alarm volume and Ring volume.

8. Furthermore, you may want to disable certain sound and vibration notifications.

If you are interested in doing so, go to Settings > Sound. Here you can disable the “Also vibrate for calls” feature. You can also tap Advanced to reveal “Other sounds and vibrations.” This will give you the following list of sounds and vibrations that you can disable:

  • Dial pad tones
  • Screen locking sounds
  • Charging sounds
  • Touch sounds
  • Vibrate on tap
  • Emergency tones

9. Another trick is to lower the brightness level of the screen.

You can do so by going to Settings > Display. Here, tap Brightness level and then adjust the brightness of the phone screen.

10. The screen timeout feature will also extend the battery life of the Nokia XR20.

To use this feature, go to Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout. Here, you can set the length of inactivity before the screen will be switch off.

11. Our last suggestion has to do with recharging the battery. Every time you recharge the battery of your Nokia XR20, its ability to hold a charge will slightly worsen. As a result, you will get shorter battery life over time.

To slow the degradation of the Nokia XR20 battery, we recommend only recharging the battery fully every time. You may also want to limit recharging the battery as much as possible.

Nokia XR20: How to set up emergency key, update firmware, back up data and factory reset

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The XR20 is a 2021 smartphone released by Nokia.

You can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can set up the emergency key, update the firmware, back up your data and factory reset this device.

How to set up emergency key for Nokia XR20

In order to set up an emergency key for your Nokia XR20, you need to do the following:

1. Tap Settings.

2. Tap System.

3. Tap Gestures.

4. Tap Programmable emergency key.

5. Tap Change sound profile to set what happens when you press the emergency key briefly.

6. You can also tap Dial emergency contacts to set what happens when you press and hold the emergency key.

You may be asked to add emergency contacts. So, by pressing and holding the emergency key, the XR20 will dial the first number on your emergency contact. If there’s no answer, then it will move on to the second number you have added and so on.

How to update firmware for Nokia XR20

In order to manually updated the firmware of the Nokia XR20, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, you need to make sure to connect your smartphone to a charger.

2. We also recommend that you use a Wi-Fi connection as the firmware update file may take up a lot of your mobile data.

3. Once you have the aforementioned prerequisites set up, tap Settings.

4. Tap System.

5. Tap Advanced.

6. Tap System update.

7. Tap Search for update.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions.

9. If you the XR20 notifies that you don’t have enough free space, then you have to delete files and/or move files to a microSD card.

10. During the update process, you won’t be able to make emergency calls or use the phone until the installation is completed.

How to back up data for Nokia XR20

In order to back up your data remotely on the Nokia XR20, you need to do the following:

1. Tap Settings.

2. Tap System.

3. Tap Backup.

4. Make sure the Back up option is enabled.

How to factory reset Nokia XR20

Factory resetting your Nokia XR20 is helpful if you want to remove all private data before selling it, recycling it, and/or giving it to another person.

A factory reset may also help fix any software-related issues you have when using this phone.

If you are interested in restoring the factory settings to your XR20, you need to take the following steps:

1. If you want to keep some or all of your personal data before factory resetting your phone, make sure you back it up.

2. Once you are ready to move on, tap Settings.

3. Tap System.

4. Tap Advanced.

5. Tap Reset options.

6. Tap Erase all data (factory reset).

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset.

How to disable face and fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3/Galaxy Z Fold 3

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 both feature biometric data as you can unlock you phone by using your face or fingerprint.

To disable these security features, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Why you should disable face recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

The facial recognition feature of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may have detection issues due to heavy makeup, facial hair, dirty camera lens, lighting conditions as well as accessories such as glasses, masks and hats.

These phones may also accidentally unlock the screen if someone else, or something else, has a similar face as yours.

Due to the aforementioned potential issues, face recognition is not as secure as using a PIN, password or pattern for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3.

How to disable face recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

To disable facial recognition on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, we suggest deleting the face biometric data you previously registered on your phone.

If you are interested in doing so, then you need to take the following steps:

1. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your phone and then unlock the screen.

2. Tap the Settings App to open it.

3. Once you are in the Settings App, tap “Biometrics and security” and then “Face recognition.”

4. Unlock the screen once again.

5. Tap “Remove face data” and then “Remove.”

This will remove the face data you have registered for your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, which will also deactivate all related features.

Why you should disable fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

Using the fingerprint security may not be the best option on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 as these phones may not recognize your prints due to scars or wrinkles.

If your fingers are small or thin, then you may run into issues as well. Even bending a finger or fingerprint could cause problems.

Not to mention that the fingerprint recognition sensor could malfunction due to being damaged, scratched or covered up.

If you are using the phone in dry environments, the static electricity on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 may be problematic as well.

For these reasons, you may want to consider disabling fingerprint recognition on your phone.

How to disable fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

In order to disable fingerprint recognition on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, we recommend deleting the fingerprint data you have stored on the phone.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

1. Make sure your phone is turned on and its screen has been unlocked.

2. Open the Settings app.

3. In the Settings app, tap “Biometrics and security” and then “Fingerprints.”

4. You will be asked to unlock the screen.

5. Select a fingerprint to delete and then tap “Remove.”

How to change the screen lock method for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

You can also disable the face and fingerprint recognition security features of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 by changing the screen lock method.

To do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. Turn on the and unlock its screen.

2. Tap the Settings app from then main menu.

3. Once you are inside the Settings app, tap “Lock screen” and then “Screen lock type.”

4. Change the Screen lock type to something else.

How to disable face and fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 without unlocking the screen

If, for some reason, you can’t unlock the screen to your Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you can check out this guide.

How to screen capture and screen record on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 both feature the abilities to screen capture and screen record.

To find out how to use these functions, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

This guide will be covering the following model numbers of these foldable phones:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:

  • SM-F711B
  • SM-F7110

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3:

  • SM-F926B
  • SM-F926B/DS

How to capture a screenshot on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

You have two ways to capture a screenshot of what the screen for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is currently showing.

The first method, called Key Capture, is the easiest to do as you simply have to press the Side key and Volume Down key at the same time to capture the image.

The second method, called Swipe Capture, requires you to enable Palm swipe to capture. To enable this feature, you need to open the Settings app on your phone and then go to Advanced features > Motions and gestures.

To use Swipe Capture, you need to use the edge of your hand to swipe across the screen to the left or right.

After capturing a screenshot using either of the aforementioned methods on your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, you may see the Screenshot Toolbar appear. If you don’t see this toolbar, you activate it by going to Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder > Screenshot toolbar in the Settings app on your phone.

With the Screenshot Toolbar, you can set the capture to include areas outside of the viewport of your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen. For example, if you want to capture the entirety of a page that is too long to be viewed on the screen without being able to scroll down, then you need to tap the icon with the down-pointing arrow.

Using the same Screenshot Toolbar, you can also write over the screenshot, crop the screenshot, add tags and/or share the captured image with others.

How to record the screen on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

In order to record a video of what is being shown on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, we recommend taking a look at the screen recorder settings to see if you want to make some changes to how videos are recorded on your smartphone.

To do so, you need to open the Settings app and then tap Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.

2. Once you are satisfied with the recording settings, pull the status bar at the top of the screen down to show the notification panel.

3. In the notification panel, tap screen recorder. This option has a video camera icon.

4. Next, you need to select the sound setting.

5. After setting the sound, tap Start recording, which will start a countdown before the phone will begin recording a video of your screen.

6. During the recording process, you can tap the pencil icon to write or draw on the screen.

7. You can also tap the human icon to record the screen with an overlay of yourself.

8. To stop the screen recording, tap the square icon.

Both the captured screenshots and videos can be found in the Gallery of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.