How to Enable Edge Panels on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Edge Panels on Samsung Galaxy phones offer a convenient way to access your favorite apps, tools, and features with a simple swipe. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on enabling, customizing, and troubleshooting Edge Panels to enhance your device’s usability.

What Are Edge Panels?

Edge Panels are customizable sidebars that slide out from the edge of your Samsung Galaxy screen. They provide quick access to apps, contacts, tools, and more, streamlining multitasking and navigation. Introduced with the Galaxy S6 Edge, this feature has evolved and is available on most modern Galaxy devices running One UI.

How to Enable Edge Panels

1. Open Settings: Swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the gear icon to access Settings.
2. Navigate to Display: Scroll down and select Display.
3. Activate Edge Panels: Tap on Edge panels and toggle the switch to On.
4. Access Edge Panels: A small translucent tab (the Edge handle) will appear on the screen’s edge. Swipe it inward to open the Edge Panel.

Customizing Edge Panels

Adding or Removing Panels

1. Access Edge Panel Settings: Swipe the Edge handle to open the panel, then tap the gear icon.
2. Select Panels: You’ll see a list of available panels like Apps, People, Tasks, and Tools. Check or uncheck the panels you want to display.
3. Download Additional Panels: Scroll to the bottom and tap Galaxy Store to explore and download more panels.

Editing the Apps Panel

1. Open Edge Panel Settings: Swipe open the Edge Panel and tap the gear icon.
2. Edit Apps: Tap Edit under the Apps panel.
3. Customize Apps: Add your frequently used apps by tapping them from the list. Remove apps by tapping the minus sign next to them.
4. Rearrange Apps: Drag and drop apps to reorder them as desired.

Personalizing the Edge Handle

1. Access Handle Settings: Go to Settings > Display > Edge panels > Handle.
2. Customize Position: Choose to place the handle on the left or right side of the screen.
3. Adjust Appearance: Modify the handle’s size, transparency, and color to suit your preference.
4. Enable Vibration: Toggle on vibration feedback when the handle is touched.

Utilizing Edge Panel Features

Creating App Pairs

App Pairs allow you to open two apps simultaneously in split-screen mode.

1. Open Edge Panel: Swipe the Edge handle.
2. Tap Edit: Under the Apps panel, tap Edit.
3. Create App Pair: Tap Create App Pair, select two apps, and save.
4. Access App Pair: The pair will appear in your Apps panel for quick access.

Using Smart Select

Smart Select lets you capture specific parts of the screen, create GIFs, and extract text.

1. Open Edge Panel: Swipe the Edge handle.
2. Select Smart Select: Tap on the Smart Select panel.
3. Choose Tool: Select from options like Rectangle, Oval, Animation (for GIFs), or Pin to screen.
4. Capture Content: Follow on-screen instructions to capture or extract content.

Troubleshooting Edge Panels

Edge Panel Not Appearing

• Restart Device: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor glitches.
• Check Settings: Ensure Edge Panels are enabled in Settings > Display > Edge panels.
• Software Update: Check for any available software updates that might address the issue.

Edge Panel Handle Missing

• Adjust Handle Settings: Go to Settings > Display > Edge panels > Handle and ensure the handle’s transparency and size are set appropriately.
• Reset Handle Position: If the handle is off-screen, you might need to reset its position via the handle settings.

Conclusion

Edge Panels enhance the functionality of Samsung Galaxy phones by providing quick access to essential apps and features. By enabling and customizing Edge Panels, you can streamline your smartphone experience, making multitasking more efficient and your device more personalized.