Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Motions and Gestures
Here's how to allow motion-activated services on your Galaxy Note8.
Motions and gestures settings allow for various motion-activated services.
- From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- Navigate:.SettingsAdvanced features
- TapMotions and gestures.
- Select any of the following then tap the switch(es) to turn on
or off
:
- Lift to wake: Turn on the screen when you pick up your phone.
- Smart stay: Keep the screen on while you're looking at it.
- Smart alert: Be notified of any missed calls or messages when you pick up your phone.
- Easy mute: Place your hand on the screen or turn it over to mute notifications.
- Direct call: Auto-dial the contact whose details are showing on the screen when you raise the phone to your ear.
- One-handed mode: Adjust the display size and layout for easier use with one hand.
- Finger sensor gestures: Open and close apps and features by scanning your fingerprint.
- Palm swipe to capture: Swipe your hand horizontally across the screen to take a screenshot.Can't be used while the keyboard is shown.
- Swipe to call or send messages: Send a message from the Phone or Contacts apps by swiping right or left.
