10 Samsung Galaxy Tips You Might Not Know About

Samsung Galaxy phones have powerful built-in features that go beyond the basics — from Edge Panel shortcuts to camera Pro mode and One-Handed Mode.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Set Up Edge Panel
2.Try Circle to Search
3.Use Multi Window (Split Screen)
4.Connect to Windows With Link to Windows
5.Explore Samsung Health's Sleep Features

Set Up Edge Panel

~27s

Swipe from the right edge of the screen to open the Edge Panel. Tap the panel handle (vertical line) → pencil icon to edit which apps and tools appear. Add your most-used apps, contacts, or tools like the ruler or compass. This gives instant access to apps without going through the full home screen.

Quick Tip

You can have multiple Edge Panels — swipe up or down on the handle to switch between them. Add a "People" panel with your frequent contacts for one-tap calling.

Try Circle to Search

~20s

Press and hold the home button (or the bottom of the screen if using gesture navigation) while viewing any content on screen. The screen dims and a search bar appears. Draw a circle around, or highlight, any object, text, or image. Google immediately searches for it. Works on anything visible: a plant to identify, a logo, a word you don't recognize.

Use Multi Window (Split Screen)

~20s

Open the first app. Tap and hold the Recents button (square icon) at the bottom. Tap "Open in split screen view." Your first app moves to the top half. Open the second app from recent apps or the home screen — it fills the bottom half. Drag the divider line to resize each app's portion of the screen.

Connect to Windows With Link to Windows

~20s

Go to SettingsConnected devicesLink to Windows. Tap "Add a computer" and follow the prompts — you'll open the Phone Link app on a Windows 10/11 PC and pair via QR code. Once linked: see notifications from your phone on your PC, send and receive texts from your PC keyboard, transfer photos, and make calls.

Explore Samsung Health's Sleep Features

~18s

Open Samsung Health. Tap "Sleep" → "Manage." You can enable sleep tracking (uses phone sensors to estimate when you sleep and wake), set a bedtime reminder, and log sleep data. Samsung phones with a Galaxy Watch pair for more accurate sleep tracking. Sleep data helps identify patterns even without a watch.

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Samsung Galaxy phones are among the most feature-rich Android phones available, but many of their most useful features are tucked away and easy to miss. Here are practical features that Galaxy owners find especially useful once they discover them.

Edge Panel

— A hidden side panel that slides out from the edge of the screen with quick-access apps and features. Swipe in slightly from the right edge of the screen to activate it. You can customize which apps and tools appear there.

Multi Window

— Open two apps side by side (split screen) or in floating windows. Tap and hold the square (Recents) button, then choose "Open in split screen view." Great for comparing information between apps or watching video while browsing.

One-Handed Mode

— Makes the screen shrink to the lower half for single-hand use. Triple-tap the home button or swipe down the center of the bottom edge (depending on model). Settings → Advanced features → One-Handed Mode.

Circle to Search

— Press and hold the home button while viewing anything on screen, then circle or highlight an object or text. Google searches for it instantly. Works in photos, websites, or any app.

Link to Windows

— Wirelessly connect your Galaxy phone to a Windows PC. See your phone's screen on your PC, access texts and photos, make calls from your PC. Set up in Settings → Connected devices → Link to Windows.

Camera Pro Mode

— For more photo control. In Camera, swipe to "Pro" mode. Manually set ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and more. Pro Video mode offers similar manual control for video.