Get quick access to your favorite apps with Samsung Galaxy’s Edge Panels

Get quick access to your favorite apps with Samsung Galaxy’s Edge Panels

Immediately find your favorite app to use

by Kurt Knutsson
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Our smartphones are meant to make our lives much easier by helping to cut the amount of time it takes us to find what we need. However, there are millions of apps out there for us to use, and spending time trying to find the right one can be a waste. That’s why Samsung Galaxy phones have Edge Panels, and we’re going to show you how to use them.

 

What is an Edge Panel?

An Edge Panel is a feature specifically found on Samsung Galaxy devices that gives quick access to the apps you use most often. These panels can also provide quick information about the weather, give you access to your compass, take notes and screenshots, and more. They appear as small windows that you can drag around on your screen and customize to your liking.

 

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How do I activate Edge Panels?

Launching Edge Panels is quite simple if you use the following steps:

  • Open your Settings app

1-settings

  • Select Display 

2-DISPLAY

  • Select Edge Screen

3-EDGE SCREEN

  • Toggle on Edge Panels 

4-EDGE PANELS

  • Edge Panel is now appearing on the screen. Once Edge Panels are turned on, you should see a thin line on the right (or left) side of the screen, towards the top. Swipe from the thin line to the center of your screen to open Edge Panels

5-EDGE PANELS

  • Swipe left or right to select edge panels. Tap the Settings icon to edit or view more Edge Panels

6-ARROWS

  • Swipe left or right to choose the desired panels (a maximum of 9 panels can be selected at one time)

7-SELECT EDGE PANELS

 

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What if I want to adjust my Edge Panels?

Edge Panels do not have to remain the default way they appear on your Samsung Galaxy device. You can adjust the various settings of each handle by following these steps:

  • Drag the Edge panel handle toward the center of the screen

8-EDGE PANEL LINE

  • Select Settings 

9-APP SETTINGS

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  • Tap the 3 vertical dots at the top of your screen and select Edge panel handle 

10-EDGE PANEL HANDLE

  • Adjust the options you want to customize

11-ADJUST SETTINGS

 

Kurt’s key takeaways

Android Edge Panels are a great and convenient feature that can simplify your smartphone experience by providing quick access to frequently used apps and tools. They can be easily customized to suit your specific preferences. So give it a try.

Have you used Edge Panels on your Samsung Galaxy phone yet? Let us know by commenting below.

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