How to turn on and use one-handed mode on a Samsung phone?
Samsung's one-handed mode shrinks the screen so you can reach the top corners more easily. Turn it on once, then trigger it with a gesture or button shortcut depending on your navigation style.
Steps
- Open Settings and tap Advanced features, then tap One-handed mode.
- Turn One-handed mode on.
- Choose the trigger method your phone offers, such as a gesture or button shortcut.
- Activate it and use the on-screen arrows or handle to move the reduced screen left or right.
Quick Checks
- One-handed mode reduces the display area, but it does not automatically change your keyboard size.
- The trigger can work differently if you use swipe gestures instead of navigation buttons.
- The feature is designed for easier reach, not for keeping the phone permanently zoomed down.
Tips
- If text feels too small, exit one-handed mode after you finish the task that needs extra reach.
- Check your keyboard settings separately if you want a one-handed keyboard too.
- Menu names can vary slightly by model, carrier, or One UI version.
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