On the Z Fold and Z Flip series, you can use apps when the phone is partially closed. In other words, when it’s “flexed.” Just prop up your foldable phone on a flat surface and use apps that are compatible with Flex mode. For example, you can use Google Meet to video chat with family when your hands are full. Or, open the Camera app, set a timer, and pose for a selfie that you normally couldn't do when holding a phone.
When you're folding your phone, you can use Camera, Video calling, Gallery, Video player, Clock, Calendar, YouTube, and Google Meet.
To enable Flex mode and select which apps you’d like to use in Flex mode, follow these steps:
You can also open apps in split screen view or pop-up view! Start by tapping Recents on the Navigation bar, and then tap a recently opened app’s icon. Select Open in split screen view or Open in pop-up view. You can repeat this process with other recently opened apps.
The front screen on the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Flip6 is known as the Flex Window (the front screens on previous Galaxy Z Flip devices are called the Cover screen). No matter which device you own, this screen lets you view notifications, battery life, and other information like the time – all while the phone is closed. You can even send messages, answer phone calls, and take selfies from the Cover screen.
When the Z Flip is closed, just use one of the simple command gestures, like double pressing the Side button to open the Camera app. You don't even have to open your phone to use Samsung Wallet.
You can also perform the following on your Z Flip’s cover screen:
If you have an app open on your Z Fold's front screen, it will continue working when you unfold to the main screen. But things work a little differently when you close your phone. By default, the front screen will turn off, but you can customize this setting to make your Z Fold work for you. For example, you can use Samsung Wallet when the screen is folded!
By default, the front screen is treated separately from the main screen. Here are some things you can do on the main screen:
The front and main screens are two parts of the same whole. So, when you apply security to your phone, the same Lock screen will appear on both screens.
Setting up a Lock screen on a Galaxy Z Fold phone is the same as on any other phone. The only difference is that you may need to enter the Lock screen PIN or scan your fingerprint more than once when you open and close the phone, depending on how you set everything up.
To make your Z Fold phone easier to use, first you'll want to add your favorite apps to the front and main screen's Home screen.
For example, you can add a message app to the front screen for quick access when the phone's folded. Or, add a reading or movie app to the main screen since you'll get a better viewing experience when the phone is unfolded.
However, when you add an app to a Home screen on one screen, you'll need to add it to the other as well. An app won't automatically show up on both screens unless you add it to both. Just touch and hold your desired app, and then tap Add to Home. The process is the same for both screens.
On the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, and Z Fold6, you can mirror the cover screen with the main screen. Please see the last section in this article for more details.
There are other ways you can customize the two Home screens on your Z Fold series phone. You can change the screen's layout, prevent apps from moving around, hide apps you don't want seen, and more.
To do this, navigate to and open Settings, and then tap Home screen. Here you can view the available Home screen settings. But please be aware that these settings may only apply to one screen:
The Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, and Z Fold6 allow you to sync the cover screen with the main screen. This means you can access your cover screen’s display right from the main screen! Keep in mind that previous foldable models do not support cover screen mirroring.
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