Search from Settings on your Galaxy phone

Note 20 displaying Search from settings on screen

With all the settings available on your Galaxy phone, it can be frustrating trying to dig through and find a specific one. Keep calm, and use the Search function to help you find any setting you need.

Note: Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and phone model. 

Search from Settings

It’s a snap to find any setting on your Galaxy phone.

Navigate to and open Settings. Then, tap the Search icon (the magnifying glass) to open the search bar. Enter your desired phrase and then select the setting when it comes up.

For this example, search for Wi-Fi. All related settings will be listed; the most relevant settings will be listed at the top. Select your desired one. Just tap Wi-Fi to open the Wi-Fi settings.

Wi-Fi in search bar with a list of Wi-Fi search results on a Galaxy phone

Important: The search function is only available for Android 7.0 Nougat and later.

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