How to customize the Cover screen on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Last Update date : Oct 14. 2026
Promotional image showing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 with different Cover screen customization options, including wallpapers, widgets, clocks and app shortcuts.

Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen (also called FlexWindow) lets you access useful features without opening your phone. You can personalize its appearance by changing the wallpaper, customizing the clock, choosing app shortcuts and adding widgets. This guide shows you how to customize the Cover screen to suit your preferences and make everyday features easier to access.

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You can choose from a variety of wallpapers to give your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen a more personal touch.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Touch and hold the Cover screen to edit your wallpaper.
3 Swipe through the available wallpapers to preview each style, then tap the one you want to apply.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen displaying a selection of wallpapers that can be previewed and applied.
4 To access additional wallpaper customization options, swipe to the last wallpaper, then open your phone when prompted.

You can choose from different clock styles, fonts and colours to personalize how the time and other information appear on your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Touch and hold the Cover screen to edit the clock.
3 Once the editing options appear, open your phone.
4 Tap the clock.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen customization interface showing the clock highlighted in blue for selection and editing.
5 Customize the clock by choosing from the available styles, fonts, colors and displayed details.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 clock customization settings showing different clock styles and options to display weather information and the date above the clock.
6 When you're finished, tap Done.

You can choose which app shortcut appears on your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen from a selection of compatible apps. You can also remove the shortcut if you prefer not to display one.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Touch and hold the Cover screen to edit the app shortcut.
3 Once the editing options appear, open your phone.
4 Tap the app shortcut.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen customization interface showing the camera app shortcut highlighted in blue for selection and editing.
5 Under Apps, select the app you want to use as your Cover screen shortcut, or select No app if you prefer not to display a shortcut.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 app shortcut selection menu showing available apps, as well as the option to display no app shortcut.
6 When you're finished, tap Done.

You can choose whether to display the battery icon on your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen, making it easy to check your battery level at a glance.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Touch and hold the Cover screen to customize it.
3 Once the editing options appear, open your phone.
4 Tap + Battery in the top right corner of the screen.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen customization interface showing the + Battery option highlighted in blue in the top right corner of the screen.
5 Tap the switch next to Show battery icon to show or hide the battery icon.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen customization settings showing the Show battery icon switch turned on and the available status icon display options.
6 When you're finished, tap Done.

Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen gives you quick access to notifications, widgets, apps, Samsung Wallet and frequently used settings without opening your phone. With a few simple swipe gestures, you can navigate between these features and access the information you need.

Promotional image showing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 with different Cover screen interfaces, including a clock, timer, calendar and other widgets.

Use the following swipe gestures to navigate your Cover screen and access its different features:

  • Swipe down to open the Quick settings panel, where you can adjust settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and brightness.
  • Swipe right to view your notifications.
  • Swipe left to browse your widgets and supported apps.
  • Swipe up to open Samsung Wallet (after it has been set up).

Note: Some features and apps may require you to unlock or unfold your Galaxy Z Flip8 to continue using them. The options available on the Cover screen may also vary depending on your device settings and installed apps.

You can view and manage notifications directly from your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen without opening your phone. This makes it easy to check new messages and alerts at a glance.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Swipe right to view your notifications.
3 Tap a notification to open it. You may be prompted to unfold your phone to continue viewing the notification on the main screen.
4 To clear a notification, swipe right on it. You can also tap Clear to remove all notifications.

Widgets give you quick access to useful information and features directly from your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen. You can choose which widgets to display and arrange them to suit your needs, making it easier to access the information you use most often.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Swipe left to access your widgets.
3 Touch and hold the screen, then tap Edit below the widgets to customize them. Open your phone when prompted.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen customization interface showing the + Widgets option highlighted in blue for adding and managing widgets.
4 Tap the widget you want to add from the list at the bottom of the screen.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 widget selection menu showing available widgets, including Battery, Calendar, Clock and Device care.
5 Some widgets offer different display styles, allowing you to choose how information appears on your Cover screen. If multiple styles are available, select the one you prefer.
6 To remove a widget, tap the red minus icon next to it at the top of the screen.

The Quick settings panel on your Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen lets you quickly adjust commonly used settings, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and screen brightness, without opening your phone. This makes it easy to manage essential features whenever you need them.

1 Double tap the Cover screen while your phone is closed. If you use a screen lock, unlock the Cover screen when prompted.
2 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.
3 The Quick settings panel lets you access the following settings without opening your phone:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cover screen displaying the Quick settings panel with shortcuts for Wi-Fi, sound, Bluetooth, Airplane mode and other commonly used features.
  • Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi on or off and connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Volume: Adjust the volume.
  • Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on or off.
  • Airplane mode: Turn Airplane mode on or off.
  • Flashlight: Turn the flashlight on or off.
  • Mobile data: Turn mobile data on or off.
  • Screen recorder: Start a screen recording.
  • Modes: Select a mode, such as Sleep.
  • Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness using the slider.

Note: The Quick settings icons available on the Cover screen cannot be customized.

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