Tips & Tricks
Galaxy S20 Tips and Tricks: How to activate One-handed mode, Lift to wake, and Double tap to wake
Samsung has just released the Galaxy S20 series, and we are here preparing the tips and tricks for the latest flagship series. You can check here the complete guide about the Galaxy S20 smartphones.
The latest tips and tricks are about Galaxy S20 display settings. Here are how to activate the display settings on the Galaxy S20 devices:
How to activate One-handed mode on the Galaxy S20:
You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand.
- From Settings, tap Advanced features > One-handed mode.
- Tap Use One-handed mode to enable the feature and select one of the following options:
• Gesture: Swipe down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.
• Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to reduce the display size.
How to activate Lift to wake on the Galaxy S20:
Turn on the screen by lifting the device.
◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Lift to wake to enable this feature.
How to activate Double tap to wake on the Galaxy S20:
Turn on the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.
◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to wake to enable this feature.
How to activate Accidental touch protection on the Galaxy S20:
Prevent the screen from detecting touch input while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.
◌ From Settings, tap Display > Accidental touch protection to enable or disable the feature.
Some More Display Settings:
Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.
◌ From Settings, tap Display > Touch sensitivity to enable.
How to Show charging information on the Galaxy S20:
The battery level and the estimated time until the device is fully charged can be displayed when the screen is off.
◌ From Settings, tap Display > Show charging information to enable.
How to Reduce animations on the Galaxy S20:
Decrease certain motion effects, such as when opening apps.
◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Reduce animations to enable the feature.
How to use Smart stay on the Galaxy S20:
Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.
◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Smart stay, and tap to enable the feature.
How to set Screen resolution on the Galaxy S20:
You can lower the screen resolution to save battery power, or increase it to sharpen the image quality.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen resolution.
2. Tap your preferred resolution, and then tap Apply.
NOTE: Some apps may not support higher or lower screen resolution settings and may close when you change the resolution.
How to enable Full screen apps on the Galaxy S20:
You can choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio. ◌ From Settings, tap Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this feature.
How to set Screen timeout on the Galaxy S20:
You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time.
◌ From Settings, tap Display > Screen timeout, and tap a time limit to set it.
NOTE: Prolonged display of non-moving images, excluding Always On Display, may result in permanent ghost-like afterimages or degraded image quality. Turn off the display screen when not in use.
How to set Screen mode on the Galaxy S20:
Your device has several screen mode options that adjust the screen quality for different situations. You can select the mode according to your preference.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen mode.
2. Tap an option to set a different screen mode.
How to customize Font size and style on the Galaxy S20:
You can change the font size and style to customize your device.
◌ From Settings, tap Display > Font size and style for the following options:
- Tap Font style to choose a different font.– Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to add fonts from Galaxy Store.
- Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.
- Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.
How to activate Blue light filter on the Galaxy S20:
The Blue light filter can help you sleep better if you use your device at night. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this feature on and off.
◌ From Settings, tap Display > Blue light filter, and then choose one of the following options:
- Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the filter.
- Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
- Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for when Blue light filter should be enabled. You can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule.
How to set Screen brightness on the Galaxy S20:
Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.
1. From Settings, tap Display.
2. Customize options under Brightness:
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
Tap Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the lighting conditions.