How to use updated notification settings in Samsung One UI 8
Some notification settings have been changed in Samsung One UI 8 on updated Galaxy devices. This guide will help you better understand how to use the updated notification settings. These changes are not removals, but part of a simplified and improved user interface.
How to set Apps to show as brief per app
Some duplicate settings have been removed, and the path for the notification style settings has been changed. Follow the steps below to enable brief notifications for specific apps.
Step 1. Select Settings and select Notifications.
Step 2. Select App notifications and select the desired app.
Step 3. Select Notification pop-up style.
Step 4. Tap either Brief pop-up or Detailed pop-up notification style.
How to set Show content for lock screen notifications
The way to show notification content on the lock screen has changed. To hide or always show notification content while the screen is locked, follow the steps below:
Step 1. Select Settings and select Notifications.
Step 2. Select Hide content while locked.
Step 3. Tap either Show always or Hide when locked.
How to set Show content for lock screen notifications per app
If you want to control which apps show or hide content on the lock screen individually, follow these steps:
Step 1. Select Settings and select Notifications.
Step 2. Select App notifications and select the app you want to configure.
Step 3. Select Show or hide content when locked, then tap either Show always or Hide when locked.
How to launch apps from notifications on the Galaxy Z Flip7 cover screen
Galaxy Z Flip7 users can now view detailed notifications and receive suggested replies directly from the cover screen. To launch apps from notifications on the cover screen, follow these steps. First, make sure the Use apps on cover screen option is enabled.
Step 1. Select Settings and select Advanced features.
Step 2. Select Labs.
Step 3. Tap to turn on Apps allowed on cover screen.
Step 4. You can now tap the App launch icon at the top of the notification screen to open the corresponding app.
How to enable Lighting effect
The feature previously known as Edge lighting has been reworked into a new menu called Lighting effect, which provides visual effects for pop-up notifications. Follow the steps below to enable this feature:
Step 1. Select Settings, and in the Notifications menu, select Notification pop-up style.
Step 2. Select Add lighting effect.
Step 3. Tap your preferred effect style.
Note:
- If you use a detailed notification pop-up style, some lighting effects are limited.
- Previous search terms like “Edge,” “Edge lighting,” or similar keywords may no longer return search results.
- Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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