Use the main dashboard in Samsung Flow

When you're multitasking and need to get work done quickly, you don't want anything in your way. Nuisances like having to constantly switch between devices or an unreliable Wi-Fi connection can really slow you down. To help make you more productive, you should use the main dashboard in Samsung Flow. It lets you copy and paste between devices, screen mirror your phone, and even share a mobile hotspot.
Galaxy Tablet positioned alongside a Galaxy Book while both devices display a picture of a woman
Galaxy Tablet positioned alongside a Galaxy Book while both devices display a picture of a woman

Use the main dashboard in Samsung Flow

Copy and paste with the Clipboard

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In the past, you had to send an email to your laptop or tablet whenever you wanted to copy and paste text from your phone. But that's no longer the case with Samsung Flow! You can easily copy and paste between devices - no email required.

 

First, make sure your phone and your desired device are connected. On the laptop or tablet, select the Clipboard icon. It will glow blue when the feature is activated. Next, copy your desired text on the phone. If it was successful, a popup will appear on the other device that says "Copied to clipboard."

 

On your laptop or tablet, navigate to wherever you want to put the text. Then, just paste the text like you normally would. Whatever you copied from the phone will appear!

 

If you want to do the opposite, like copy text from your laptop or tablet and paste it on your phone, just reverse these steps. Just make sure the Clipboard feature is still active.

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Screen mirror with Smart View

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What if you want to work on one device without having to switch back and forth multiple times? In this case, you should use Samsung Flow's Smart View feature.

 

It lets you mirror your phone's screen to your laptop or tablet. But that's not all. You can actually control the phone too! It's perfect for multitasking, especially if you need both devices at once.

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Share a mobile hotspot

The Wi-Fi is going in and out, and you have to send that essay to your professor ASAP. Use the mobile hotspot on your phone to save the day!

  1. From your phone’s Settings, search for and select Mobile Hotspot.
  2. Tap Mobile Hotspot, and then tap the switch at the top of the screen to turn it on.
    On switch highlighted and activated in Mobile Hotspot settings
  3. On your PC, select the network icon on the task bar and select your phone's hotspot from the list. If you set a password, you'll be prompted to enter it.
  4. When you're ready to turn off the mobile hotspot, navigate back to the Mobile Hotspot settings menu, and then tap the switch again.
Note
In order to use the hotspot, you must have a tethering plan on your service account. Hotspots consume battery power and will use your mobile data service. While the hotspot is active, your apps will use the hotspot data service. Roaming while using your phone as a hotspot may incur extra data charges.
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Adjust the settings on a phone or tablet

Samsung Flow settings menu

Once you get connected with Samsung Flow, you may want to adjust some settings to make it easier to use.

 

If you're always using Samsung Flow on your phone or tablet, there are some settings you can change to make connecting to your other devices even easier.

 

First, open Samsung Flow on your phone. Tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Settings. From there, tap your desired setting or tap the switch next to it to turn it on.

 

Check out all the options below:

  • Save received items in: Choose a location where files transferred through Samsung Flow will be stored.
  • Selected app notifications: Select which apps can send notifications to your connected PC or tablet.
  • Auto Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth automatically when Samsung Flow is opened to connect to other devices easily.
  • Send messages with Enter key: You can send messages in Samsung Flow using the Enter key.
  • About Samsung Flow: See the latest version of Samsung Flow as well as other information about the app.

 

You can also adjust Samsung Flow’s notification sounds and vibrations. Navigate to your phone's Settings, tap Apps, and then tap Samsung Flow. Tap Notifications, and then adjust your desired settings.

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Customize settings on the PC

Once you get connected with Samsung Flow, you may want to adjust some settings to personalize your experience.

 

Your PC has even more settings that will let you enjoy easier connectivity. First, open Samsung Flow on your PC, select More options (the three vertical dots), and then select Settings.

 

Adjust your desired settings accordingly:

  • Connection method: Change your preferred connection method from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi or LAN, or USB cable.
  • Downloads folder: Choose a location where files transferred through Samsung Flow will be stored.
  • Manage devices: Remove the current device, so you can register a different one.
  • Send messages with Enter key: You can send messages in Samsung Flow using the Enter key.
  • Open notifications: Select how you'd like Samsung Flow to open notifications. You can choose In Notifications tab or In Smart View.
  • Notification banner: Turn on app notification banners in Windows Settings.
  • Dark mode: Turn on Dark mode if desired.
  • Samsung Flow: See the latest version of Samsung Flow as well as other information about the app.
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