How can I use the Cover screen of Galaxy Z Fold2 5G?

The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has been designed to fit nicely into one hand while folded so you can conveniently use it to make calls, view messages, or quickly browse the internet. Launch apps you want to use with ease on the Cover screen. Also, apps can be run on the full-viewing Cover screen.

① Phone        ② Messages        ③ Internet

You can keep up with your multitasking by opening up to 3 windows with easy layout control. The cover screen supports 2 multi window configuration (Top/bottom). It means that the same 2 apps can be opened in different windows with Split Screen.

The Galaxy Z Fold2’s 5G user interface is optimized not only for its inner Main screen but also for its Cover screen, so you can easily use your apps with one hand, even when the device is closed. While using the Cover screen to view photos, videos, articles, maps, and more, you can open the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G to pick things up on the larger inner screen with fewer interruptions, and vice versa. To opposite case, from Main screen to Cover screen, the default settings is Screen off, and you can activate App Continuity on following paths.

Step 1. Navigate to the Settings > Tap Display.
Step 2. Tap Continue apps on cover screen.
Step 3. Tap the switches of the apps you want to continue using on the cover screen.

You can take photos or record videos using the cover screen while the device is either fully folded or unfolded.

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Home screen settings, and then tap the Rotate to landscape mode switch to activate it. Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode and the landscape view is automatically applied to Cover screen.