Convenient functions of Galaxy and Android smartphones 7 selections, two fingers, palm swiping, etc.

Android function

First, I will introduce two common functions in Android.

① Double click the task button to display the previous app

For example, if you write a website while displaying the content, it is a little troublesome to take notes while changing the app one by one.In such a case, switching the app by double -clicking the task button (button at the bottom right of the screen).

Usually, press the task button will display the open app.However, if you double -click the task button, you can switch to the app that was open just before.With this function, you can easily switch like a memo → browser → memo → browser.

② 2 Displays a quick setting with two finger swipe

In Android, the notification panel is usually displayed by swiping from top to bottom.

A quick setting panel is displayed at the top, but there are up to six items that can be displayed here.When using other items that are not displayed, it is necessary to swipe further down from there and spread the quick setting panel.

However, if you swipe with two fingers, it is possible to display the entire quick setting panel at once without displaying the notification panel.

It will also be useful if you want to open a quick setting with people, but not want to show the content of the notification panel.I want to remember the operation of this one finger and the operation of the two fingers.

Galaxy function

Next, Galaxy's unique function.Introduced using Galaxy S10, Android version 6 after Galaxy S6EDGE (SCV31).It can be used in the same way if the model is 0 or more.

③ "Edge panel" that allows you to register the apps you always use

Galaxy has been working on an edge display that makes the bezel thinner.The edge is called an "edge screen", is blown off when notification, and can be used instead of a notification pop -up.Another function using the edge screen is the edge panel.

If you pull out the bar (edge panel handle) displayed in the edge screen, a dedicated app launcher "Apps Edge" will be displayed, which will be a shortcut to the operation.If you assign frequently used functions, there is no need to return to the home or display a list of apps.

In addition to normal shortcuts, Apps Edge can register an "app repair" that can launch multiple apps at the same time.For example, if you register Twitter and YouTube as an application, just select this and start with the application of Twitter and YouTube with a screen split.The procedure for registering the app pair is as follows.

After displaying the Apps Edge, select the setting icon (gear mark) in the lower left.On the setting screen, press "Edit" under Apps Edge.

Select "Create an app" in the upper left, and select two apps you want to set as a pair from the multi -window app displayed at the bottom.In addition, apps that are not displayed on this screen do not support the screen split.

After selecting two apps, press "Finish" to display the created app pair in the blanks on the right.

It is also possible to display weather forecasts and frequently used contacts in the settings as well as apps launcher.It is very convenient because you can instantly access the information and functions you want to check immediately.

The edge panel handle is displayed on the right side by default, but can be changed to the left by setting.It would be nice to display it in the easier one to match the dominant hand.The change method is as follows.

First, pull out the edge panel, tap the setting icon at the lower left, and select the menu on the upper right from the edge panel screen.

Tap the edge panel handle from the menu and select whether to display on the left or right in the "position" at the top.In this screen, the upper and lower position of the edge panel handle can be changed.This can be changed on any screen if "Change the position on any screen" is turned on.

④ "Swipe capture" that allows you to shoot screen capture when swiped with your palm

The Android screen capture is basically operated by "power + volume", but depending on the model, it can be obtained by other operations.Galaxy is mounted on a swipe capture that allows you to capture just by swiping the screen on the side of your hand.

There is no need to operate the button, so it will be useful in the case of it.However, note that it cannot be used on the screen where the keyboard is displayed.Setting is required to use, but simply turn on from "Settings"> "Advanced Function"> "Motion and Gesture".

⑤ Easy to use by sorting the navigation bar

The Android navigation bar is a "home task to return" from the left, but Galaxy is traditionally "returning to task home".

However, this line can be changed from "Settings"> "Display"> "Navigation Bar".The method of changing is as follows.

Open the "Settings" app, select "Display", and tap "Navigation Bar".

Select the layout you want to set from the "button order".* In the case of Android 8 or earlier, tap "Layout of button".The optional menu is displayed. Select the layout you want to set.

In addition to normal three buttons, gesture navigation can be selected.

Galaxy S10+ / S10 function

Finally, we will introduce the unique functions of Galaxy S10+ / / S10.

⑥ Other functions can be assigned to the "Bixby key"

Galaxy S8+ / / S8 or later has a Bixby key on the left side of the main unit.The Bixby key is a dedicated button for launching Bixby, Samsung's AI assistant.Until now, other functions could not be assigned to the Bixby key, but in the Galaxy S10+ / / S10, other functions were assigned, such as launching the application.

The setting method is "Settings"> "Advanced Function"> "Bixby Key"> "Start the app".This operation allows you to launch the registered app.However, it is not possible to assign other AI assistants, such as Google Assistants and Alexa.

Tap "Advanced Function" from the setting menu and select "Bixby key".

Tap "Start the app".

Since it is OFF in the initial state, select this and turn it on.The app that can be used is displayed at the bottom of the screen, so if you select it from them, the setting will be completed.

As described above, if you turn off the app with the BixBy key assigned to the app starting, you will not start anything when you press the Bixby key (no Bixby will start).If you want to return to Bixby again, turn on "Start the app" and then select "Bixby Home" from the app list.

⑦ “Wireless Power Share” that can charge other devices

The Galaxy S10+ / / / S10 has a wireless power sharing function that can charge other smartphones as a Qi -compatible charging table with the back of the terminal.

It can be used immediately just by turning it on from the quick menu, and if it does not charge for a certain period of time or is fully charged, it will automatically turn off, so it is safe without wasting the battery of the main unit.

To use, you need to turn on "Wireless Power Share" from "Quick menu".After that, it can be charged just by stacking the terminals you want to charge.

As you get used to smartphones, you tend to stop doing anything other than fixed operations.However, as in the above technique, there is a convenient shortcut operation and a useful function to register.Because it is a smartphone that you use every day, please try a little useful usage.