Using Side sense

Your device has sensors on the sides that you can tap or slide with one hand in order to use your device more easily. You can display the Side sense menu as a shortcut to applications and settings, or the Multi-window menu to select two applications in the split-screen mode. You can also return to the previous screen by sliding down along the sensor. Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the sensor area. To learn more about Side sense, find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced] > [Side sense] > [TRY SIDE SENSE TUTORIAL].

Diagram of the effective area for the side sensor.

Hint

  • You can change the touch position, for example, when the edge of the device is covered by a case. To change the touch position, find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced] > [Side sense] > [Configure touch position] > [Manual], and then tap the [Operate on inner edge of screen] switch.

Note

  • Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when using a wireless charger or when the screen view is in landscape orientation.

Displaying the Side sense menu

To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the side of the device.

Diagram of double-tapping the longer side of the device.

Hint

  • To exit the Side sense menu, double-tap the side of the device or tap an empty area on the screen.

Displaying the Multi-window menu

Slide your finger up along the side of the device to display the Multi-window menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to add apps to a split-screen.

Diagram of sliding your finger up the longer side of the device.

Returning to the previous screen using the side sensor

Slide your finger down along the side of the device to return to the previous screen.

Diagram of sliding your finger down the longer side of the device.

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