Using Side sense

You can tap the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen or slide it 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 Side sense bar on the edge of the screen. Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the Side sense bar.

Diagram of the effective area for the side sensor.

Note

  • Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when the screen view is in landscape orientation.

Customizing the Side sense bar

To adjust the touch position, touch and hold the Side sense bar, and then drag it up or down.

To place the touch position anywhere you want on the screen, touch and hold the Side sense bar, and then drag it toward the center of the screen. The shape of the Side sense bar changes to a circle, and you can drag and place it anywhere you want on the screen.

Diagram of dragging the Side sense bar toward the center of the screen.

Hint

  • To return the Side sense bar to its original shape, drag the circle back to the edge of the screen.

Displaying the Side sense menu

To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar.

Diagram of double-tapping the longer edge of the screen.

Hint

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

Displaying the Multi-window menu

Slide your finger up along the Side sense bar 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 edge of the screen.

Returning to the previous screen using the side sensor

Slide your finger down along the Side sense bar to return to the previous screen.

Diagram of sliding your finger down the longer edge of the screen.

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