Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual

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 -Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the 
Edge screen handle.
 -Transparency : Drag the slider to adjust the 
transparency of the Edge screen handle.
 -Vibration : Enable vibration when the Edge 
panel handle is tapped.
3. Tap  Back  to save changes.
Apps Edge
You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the 
Apps edge panel.
To use the Apps edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge 
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the 
center. Keep swiping until...

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To use People edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge 
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the 
center. Keep swiping until the People edge panel is 
displayed.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap  Messages
 o r 
 Call.
To configure People edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until 
the People edge panel is displayed.
2. Tap  Add contact to edit the People edge.
• To add a contact, tap  Select contact.
• To remove a contact, tap  Delete.
• To...

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Edge Lighting
Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls 
or notifications while the phone is turned over.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Display > Edge screen  > 
Edge lighting .
3. Tap On/Off  to enable the feature.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• When screen is on : Show edge lighting only 
when the screen is on.
• When screen is off : Show edge lighting only 
when the screen is off.
• Always : Show edge lighting at all...

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About Edge Screen
You can view the current software version and license 
information for the Edge screen feature.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Display > Edge screen  > 
About Edge screen . 

Learn how to change the 
way apps are displayed, 
organize apps into folders, 
and uninstall or disable 
apps.
Apps  

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Apps
Using Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that 
you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide 
apps from view.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the 
Apps list.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen, 
tap 
 Home.
Add an Apps Shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an 
Apps button to the Home screen.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap...

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Apps
Uninstall Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and 
install.
• Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
• Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden 
from view.
To uninstall an app:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
3. Tap Uninstall  and confirm when prompted.
Organize Apps
Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your 
own custom order.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From home, swipe up...

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Apps
Use Folders
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps 
list screen.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on 
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box 
is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
•  Palette: Change the folder color.
•  Add apps : Place more apps in the folder. 
Tap apps to select them, and then tap  Add.
4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to...

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Applications Settings 
You can download and install new applications on your 
device. Use Application manager settings to manage 
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning : Because this device can be configured with 
system software not provided by or supported by 
Google or any other company, you operate this software 
at your own risk.
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to 
display them.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Apps .
3. If you have...

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5. Tap an application to view and update information 
about the application. The following options are 
displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable : Uninstall or disable the 
application. Preloaded apps can only be 
disabled.
• Force stop : Stop an app that is misbehaving. 
Restart your device if stopping an app, process, 
or service causes your device to stop working 
correctly.
• Mobile data : View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full 
charge.
• Storage : Manage the app’s...