Customise the Side Key of Your Galaxy Phone

The side button on your Galaxy phone has multiple functions. It can be used to turn off your device, quick launch your camera or activate Samsung Pay. If you want, you can even customise your side button to launch the App of your choice when it is pressed twice consecutively (Double pressed). Find out how to change this in your Settings below.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can easily change what double pressing on your side key will do. You can set it to quick launch your Camera App or Samsung Pay, or specify a different App to launch. Follow the steps below to do so:

Step 1.  Under Settings, select Advanced features.

Step 2. Tap on Side key.

Step 3.  Tap on Open app.