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How-to By Richard Priday | Published
In the era of smart devices, privacy concerns and data usage considerations have become paramount. For Samsung Galaxy S24 users who want to leverage AI features while keeping their data on-device, this guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to enable on-device-only processing for Galaxy AI.
Why On-Device AI?
Samsung's Galaxy S24 AI features, while powerful, often require an internet connection for certain sub-features. This is because Samsung processes the data needed for these specific elements, albeit without retaining it. However, if you prioritize privacy or aim to conserve data usage, opting for on-device AI processing is a viable choice.
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Setting Up On-Device AI on Samsung Galaxy S24: A Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to activate on-device AI processing exclusively on your Samsung Galaxy S24:
1. Open Advanced Settings
Navigate to the Settings app.
Scroll down and locate the yellow icon, denoting Advanced Options.
2. Open Advanced Intelligence
Within the Advanced Settings menu, select "Advanced Intelligence."
This is the topmost option in the menu.
3. Toggle "Process Data Only On Device" to On
Activate the toggle for "Process data only on the device."
With this setting enabled, Galaxy AI features will exclusively use on-device processing.
Features Available with On-Device AI Processing
Enabling on-device AI processing limits the Galaxy AI features you can use. The available features include:
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Chat Assist Message Checking/Rewriting Features: Maintain your privacy while benefiting from AI assistance in message-related tasks.
Translation Features Across Various Apps: Translate text within various applications using on-device processing.
Features Unavailable with On-Device AI Processing
Certain features become unavailable with on-device processing, including:
Summarizing Abilities in Samsung Browser, Notes, or Voice Recorder: The summarization feature is restricted to internet-dependent processing.
Generative Editing Tools for Photos: Tweaking photos using generative editing tools is no longer accessible with on-device processing.
Demonstration of Impact
A perfect demonstration of the impact of on-device processing is evident when attempting to use Browsing Assist. While translation requests, processed on-device, work seamlessly, attempting to summarize a web page prompts a pop-up suggesting a change in processing settings.
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Conclusion: Balancing Privacy and Functionality
By choosing on-device AI processing on the Samsung Galaxy S24, users strike a balance between privacy and functionality. As some features remain available while data stays confined to the device, this setting caters to users who prioritize control over their information.
For further mastery of AI features on your Galaxy S24, explore additional how-tos such as adjusting screen resolution for enhanced detail or battery life, removing reflections from photos to eliminate glare, and utilizing Live Translate in phone calls to effortlessly converse in multiple languages.
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