Cannot exit app on Samsung phone or tablet

Apps can be pinned to prevent other apps and notifications from interrupting their use. You won't be able to accidentally exit an app if it is pinned. Pinning can also be used when letting people use your phone. If you cannot exit an app, you probably pinned it by mistake.

Unpin with navigation buttons

If you are unable to exit an app, touch and hold the Recents and Back buttons while the app is running to unpin it.

A pinned app will display unpinning instructions when Back or Recent is touched.

Unpin with gesture navigation

Swipe up and hold on the middle gesture bar to unpin a running app. You will see a notification that the app is unpinned.

Unpin with a security feature

You can add an extra step for unpinning your apps by using a pattern, PIN, or password. This is helpful if you lend someone your phone and don't want them to exit the pinned app.

To set this up, navigate to Settings, and then tap Security and privacy. Swipe to and tap Other security settings, and then tap Pin windows. If needed, tap the switch to turn the feature on.

Next, tap the switch next to "Use screen lock type to unpin" and then select your preferred unlock type. Unpin the app the regular way, and then you'll be prompted to enter your chosen unlock type.

Disable the Pin windows function

Navigate to Settings and then tap Security and privacy. Swipe to and tap Other security settings, and then tap Pin windows. Tap the switch to turn it off.

Program the keys on your Galaxy XCover6 Pro

Program the XCover key and Top key The XCover key is the large button on the side of your Galaxy XCover6 Pro. It can be set to perform different functions, such as initiating push-to-talk communications between your colleagues or turning on your flashlight. You can easily customize this key to meet your needs. Navigate to and open Settings, and the

Galaxy tablet doesn't send Messages using Call & Text on other devices

You can use your Galaxy tablet when answering messages from your paired Galaxy Z Fold6 or Z Flip6. However, if your tablet isnât sending messages with Samsung Messages even when the Call & text on other devices feature is enabled on your connected phone, you may also need to enable the phone's text messaging option in Google Messages.

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite screen has yellow tint

The built-in blue light filter uses a feature of Samsung's advanced image processor to filter the screen with minimal impact on performance and battery. Some Galaxy TabS6 Lite's may still have a yellow tint to the screen, even with the blue light filter disabled.

Issues with SD cards on Samsung phone or tablet

Using an SD card is a great way to expand and manage your storage. It's cost-effective, frees up internal memory, and is easily removable, so you can access the files using a PC. Most issues with the SD card can be solved with a few simple steps.

Unable to add Google account to Samsung phone or tablet

If you're running into errors when trying to set up a Google account on your phone or tablet, please make sure you are performing the right steps and have all the correct settings. It's possible that you are doing the steps incorrectly, have accidentally denied access to your device, or have 2-Step Verification enabled for Google.

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