This post is for the Galaxy Tab S series (One UI 6.1 ⬆️)


Apps

F-Droid or Github

Play Store

Use Secure Folder(Samsung App) for Privacy.


Settings

  • Notifications & Ringtones
    • Notifications
    • Ringtones
    • Move to Notifications & Ringtones Folder
      • Create Folder if it doesn’t exist
    • SettingsSounds and vibrationRingtone/Notification soundCustom
      • Default Ringtone: Over the horizon
      • Default Notification Sound: Spaceline
  • Connections (DNS-over-HTTPS)
    • SettingsConnectionsMore connection settingsPrivate DNSPrivate DNS provider hostname
  • Developer options
    • (Developer options) SettingsAbout tabletSoftware information → Tap Build number several times→ Back to Settings
    • Window animation scale.5x
    • Transition animation scale.5x
    • Animator duration scale.5x
    • Minimum width
      • 11’’ → 950dp
      • 12.4’’ or 14.6’’ → 1200dp
      • Fold450dp
      • Restore: SettingsDisplayScreen zoom
    • (Optional) Enable Stay awake
      • Screen will never sleep while charging

Hide Status & Navigation bar (Swipe Gesture)

  • Install LADB from PlayStore or Here (app-debug.apk)
    • There are many ADB tools…
  • Disable AdGuard(adblocker) and VPN
  • Connect Wifi and Enable Wireless debugging in Developer options
    • (Developer options) SettingsAbout tabletSoftware information → Tap Build number several times→ Back to Settings
  • Get port number+pairing code and Enter both those values into LADB
    • Use multitasking options (Split screen view or Pop-up view)
    • Confirmation of connection: adb devices
    • YouTube Guide
      • See 3:14-5:40
  • Choose the options you want from the following on LADB
    • Hide status bar: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.status=*
    • Hide navigation bar: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
    • Hide Both: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
    • Restore: adb shell settings put global policy_control null*
  • Exit LADB and Disable Wireless debugging

NOTE

  • If you are using Taskbar or Button-Navigation bar, this option may not work well…
  • I’m not a sadist, I don’t want to hurt you…

Termux (Linux on Galaxy)

  • Wallpaper
  • (Not Optional) Error Solutions: Process completed (signal 9) - press Enter
    • See Hide Status & Navigation bar (ToC)
    • Run the following commands on LADB
      • adb shell "/system/bin/device_config set_sync_disabled_for_tests persistent"
      • adb shell "/system/bin/device_config put activity_manager max_phantom_processes 2147483647"
      • adb shell settings put global settings_enable_monitor_phantom_procs false
  • If You want to reinstall, TermuxApp infoStorageClear data and Wait for a while
    • No need to repeat the above process
  • Install Termux (Ver 0.119.0-beta.1)

    • Click Download APK (102Mib)
    • Allow permissions as following
  • Open Termux and Run the commands

    curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/phoenixbyrd/Termux_XFCE/main/install.sh -o install.sh && chmod +x install.sh && ./install.sh
  • (Optional) Sometimes You may need this command…

    termux-change-repo
  • Pick your username and Follow the prompts (It takes 10-20 minutes)

    • After Installation, Enter exit and Open Termux:X11 - Preferences (Not Termux)
  • Sound Output

    • Open Termux and Enter start
    • Open File Explorer and set location /data/data/com.termux/
    • Search default.pa(Use Back-gesture to use keyboard) and open default.pa
    • At the bottom of default.pa, Modify and Save as following
    • Click Exit Button and Restart Termux - start
    • Sometimes the sound won’t work
      • Termux - App info - Force stop
  • You can customize Panel, Screensaver, Mouse and startup

    • Try to disable conky in Session and Startup
  • (Optional) Keyboard for Korean

    • Works on Firefox
    • Run the command pkg install libuv and pkg install fcitx5* before start
    • start and Settings - Fcitx 5 Configuration - Add Hangul to the left
    • Modify Trigger Input Method in Global Options tab
      • For Chinese or Japanese… See This
        • I don’t know if it’s going to work…

S Pen Compatibility

  • You can use S Pen Button as Right-Click
  • Use S Pen Button with Gesturefy on Firefox
    • See Add-ons
  • Disable Air command using Modes and Routines

Live-streaming or Termux on DeX can consume battery even when using a high-power charger


Good Guardians

  • Install from Store

Galaxy App Booster

  • Boost up apps performance

Thermal Guardian


Good Lock

  • Install from Store

  • 👍 SettingsDisplayNavigation bar

One Hand Operation +

  • Enable Auto Rotate and Check Touch width/Size in Portrait/Landscape mode

MultiStar


Pentastic

  • SettingsAdvanced featuresS Pen
    • You can disable Air command with Modes and Routines

QuickStar


NotiStar

  • Use NotiStaron Lock Screen

SoundAssistant


NiceShot