How to make the most out of Edge Panels

Last Update date : Aug 10. 2022

Edge panels is a shortcut tab you can find in any Galaxy device that allows you to open your favorite apps quickly and easily. You can also set up and personalize Edge panels as you wish. Below, learn how you can make the most out of this useful tool.

 

View of Edge Panels being displayed.

How to activate Edge panels

You can activate the Edge Panels feature from your device settings. Tap the “Display” option and turn on the “Edge Panels” toggle button.  

Now, you can open the Edge Panel with a left swipe on your home screen.  

View of the Edge Panels gesture hint in the top right after activation.

To change Edge Panels to display the one you desire, follow the next steps:  

Step 1. Go to device settings and tap the “Display” option from the list. Step 1. Go to device settings and tap the “Display” option from the list.

Step 1. Go to device settings and tap “Display”.

Step 2. Select the "Edge panels" option at the top of the screen. Step 2. Select the "Edge panels" option at the top of the screen.

Step 2. Select “Edge panels”.

Step 3. Tap the "Panels" option from the list. Step 3. Tap the "Panels" option from the list.

Step 3. Tap the “Panels” option.

Step 4. Select the tab panel you want to use at the top of the screen. Step 4. Select the tab panel you want to use at the top of the screen.

Step 4. Select the tab panel you want to use.

Please note: You can also edit your panel as you wish by selecting “Edit”.

You can personalize your Edge Panels by following these steps: Settings → Tap Display → Edge panels → Handle

On the “Handle” screen, you can customize several aspects of your Edge Panels: 

 

  • Position: You can choose the position of the Edge Handle by selecting “Left” or “Right”.
  • Style: Select the desired color for your Edge panels.
  • Transparency: Adjust the Edge panels transparency bar from “Low” to “High”.
  • Size: Choose your Edge panels size by adjusting the bar from “Small” to “Large”.
  • Width: You can adjust the width of your Edge panels by moving the bar from “Thin” to “Thick”.
  • Vibration: Turn on the toggle button if you want your phone to vibrate when the handle is touched.

If you want to explore new Edge Panels apart from the default ones, you can do it from the Galaxy Store: Settings → Display → Edge panels → Panels → Galaxy Store

In the Galaxy Store you can explore new panels and set ups to apply to your Edge Panels. 

Please note: Some of these Edge panels set ups come with an additional charge.

To check the latest version of Edge Panels, go to: Settings → Display → Edge panels → About Edge Panels 

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