How can I use the Cover screen of Galaxy Z Fold2?
With the Galaxy Z Fold2 you can experience a full smartphone that fits in one hand when folded. When answering calls or taking selfies, all apps are easily handled with just one finger and smoothly connected from screen to screen.
What is Cover screen?
The Galaxy Z Fold2 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. You can launch apps with ease on the Cover screen as well as use the Cover screen to run them in full-view.
① Phone ② Messages ③ Internet
Multi-Tasking with Cover Screen
You can easily multitask by opening up to 3 windows at the same time. Cover screen supports two multi window configurations (Top and bottom), meaning that the same two apps can be opened in different windows. This is also known as Multi-instance.
Note: Multi-instance supporting apps: Internet, Myfiles, Samsung Notes, MS Office (available apps may change).
Continuing apps on the Main screen to Cover screen
The Galaxy Z Fold2’s user interface is optimised not only for its inner Main screen but also for its Cover screen, so that even when the device is closed, you can easily use all your apps with one hand. While using the Cover screen to view photos, videos, articles, maps, and more, you can open the Galaxy Z Fold2 to view things on the larger inner screen without any interruptions, and vice versa. You can also adjust your settings so that the app you are using on the main screen switches to the front screen when you fold your device.
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.
Note:
- When you fold the device while an app is running in the Main screen, the screen of the app will appear on the Cover screen. Some apps may not support this feature.
- There is a phenomenon that the text appears blurred and clear when the screen is switched while using the cover screen. This is the same as the previous Fold, and it is a normal operation. It is not a product defect.
- As Cover screen only supports 60Hz, the screen may be shaken or stuttered relatively to the Main screen 120Hz (default setting). This is due to differences in basic hardware specifications and is not a software problem.
Using the camera with Cover screen
You can take photos or record videos using the cover screen while the device is either fully folded or unfolded. Read on to find out how to use Dual Preview and the Rear Cam selfie function.
Find out more about the flex mode feature of the Galaxy ZFold 2.
① Main Screen (Preview1) ② Cover Screen (Preview2)
When taking a photo or video, a preview is displayed on the cover screen at the same time. This allows the subjects of the photo/video to see how the result would look in Dual Preview.
How to use Dual Preview screens
Step 1. On the preview screen, tap 'OFF' icon. The Cover screen will turn on.
Step 2. Tap Camera button to take a photo or tap Record button to record a video.
Note: This feature is only available in some shooting modes.
Take the perfect selfie with the high-resolution rear camera while checking the preview on the cover screen at the same time.
How to take a photo with Rear Cam Selfie
Step 1. Launch the Camera app on the Cover screen.
Step 2. Tap SELFIE.
Step 3. Unfold the device and face the rear camera.
Step 4. Tap Camera button to take a photo or tap Record button to record a video.
Note:
- The main screen will be automatically turned off when taking a selfie with the rear camera.
- This feature is only available in some shooting modes.
How to display Home Screen in Landscape mode
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 will be automatically applied.
Note: On landscape mode of Cover screen, multi window and edge panel are not available.
Note: Device screenshots and menu may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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