Enable Double Tap to Turn off on my Galaxy Device

Last Update date : Apr 27. 2023

Noticing your screen locking when you double tap the screen? Or maybe you would to know how to quickly turn off your screen without pressing the Side Key? Simply follow the below guide for step-by-step instructions on enabling or disabling Double tap to turn off screen.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary. This setting is exclusively available on Galaxy devices operating on Android OS Version 11.0 (R) and above.

1 Head into your Settings > Advanced Features
Tap on Advanced features
2 Tap on Motions and gestures
Select Motion & Gestures
3 Toggle on Double tap to turn off screen
Toggle on Double tap to turn off screen
4 You will then be able to lock your screen by simply double tapping the home screen
Double tap the home screen to lock phone

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