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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Turn One-Handed Operations On / Off

2026-10-22 21:14:33.628

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Turn One-Handed Operations On / Off

Here's how to turn on Android Device Protection for your Galaxy S8 / S8+
  • Enabling one-handed operation adjusts screen size and layout for easy controlling of the device with one hand.
  • For first-time setup, hold device in one hand then quickly slide thumb from the corner of the screen to the middle.
  1. From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
    These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Advanced features Advanced features icon
    .
  3. Tap
    Motions and gestures
    .
  4. Tap
    One-handed mode
    .
  5. Tap the
    One-handed mode switch
     turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
  6. From the "Reduce screen size by using" section, tap one of the following:
    • Gesture
       : Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner.
    • Button
       : Press the Home button 3 times.