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How to use One-handed mode and One Hand Operation +

Using One-handed mode and One Hand Operation + on a Galaxy device

Easily control your device with just one hand via One-handed mode and One Hand Operation +. One-handed mode can be accessed via the Advanced features on your smartphone, allowing you to scale down the display size of your screen. With the One Hand Operation + application, you can access your favourite apps, switch on the torch, take a screenshot and more with just a simple swipe of your thumb/finger.

Please note: One Hand Operation + is available on smartphones and tablets, but One-handed mode is only accessible on smartphones.

Enable One-handed mode

Your Galaxy smartphone also comes built-in with a one-handed mode for easier control of your device.

1 Open Settings.

2 Tap Advanced features.

3 Tap One-handed mode.

Tap One-handed mode in advanced features

4 Toggle it on, and choose your preferred action to launch One-handed mode.

5 You can activate One-handed mode by swiping down on the centre of the bottom edge of the screen (where the home button is located) or by double tapping the home button.

If you would like your minimised window to switch sides, tap the white arrow on the side. Tap the white horizontal bar above the window to move it up and down. Adjust the window size by holding and then dragging the top corner of the window to your preferred size. Exit One-handed mode by tapping on the empty space outside the window.

Tap the white arrow to switch the side of the minimised window

One Hand Operation +

1 Download One Hand Operation + from the Galaxy Store.

2 Swipe down with two fingers to access your Quick Panel, and then tap the pencil icon.

3 Tap Edit below Full.

4 Hold the One Hand Operation + button and drag it to the quick panel, then tap Done.

Hold and drag the One Hand Operation button to the quick panel

Step 1: Tap and hold the One Hand Operation + button

Step 2: Drag it to the quick panel, then tap Done.

5 If necessary, go back to the quick panel and tap the One Hand Operation + button to enable it.

Tap the One Hand Operation + button in the quick panel

6 Once enabled, you will be able to short swipe across your screen, diagonally up and down to action certain settings.

Short swiping across the smartphone home screen using One Hand Operation +

Customising handle settings

1 Long press One Hand Operation + in your Quick Panel.

2 From here, adjust and customise the handles depending on the size of your hand, thickness of your thumb, or the shape of your case for optimal gesture recognition.

3 Select a handle to customise the swipe settings.

4 Tap on a swipe function then select your preferred action. Once customised to suit your preferences, you will easily be able to access settings, actions or even launch applications.