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How to use Circle to Search on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Narrowing down your search results in a web browser can be tricky. With the Circle to Search feature on select Galaxy devices, you can simply circle an item, object, or other content to view additional information about it, such as videos featuring the content, where it can be purchased, and if it's trending on social media apps.
A Galaxy phone screen displays the Circle to Search feature, using the S Pen to draw a circle around a school backpack for a focused search.
A Galaxy phone screen displays the Circle to Search feature, using the S Pen to draw a circle around a school backpack for a focused search.

How to use Circle to Search on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Note
  • An internet connection is required to use the Circle to Search feature. Results may vary by uniqueness, clarity, and framing of circled images, and related factors.
  • Circle to Search is available on select Galaxy phones and tablets running Android 14 with One UI 6.1 or higher. If the feature is not available on your device, it may not be compatible. Ensure your device is updated.
  • Circle to Search can also be used with the S Pen on compatible devices.
  • Circle to Search is not supported in apps that prohibit screen capture due to security and copyright issues.
Set up Circle to Search

Circle to Search is enabled by default, but you can verify or adjust its settings through your device's menu:

  1. Navigate to and open Settings.
  2. Tap Display.
  3. Tap Navigation bar.
  4. Locate Circle to Search at the bottom of the screen.
    Circle to Search highlighted in Settings

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Use Circle to Search with the Home button

Use Circle to Search with the Home button
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Disable Circle to Search

If you prefer to turn off Circle to Search, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings and tap Display.
    A Galaxy device screen showing the Settings menu with Display highlighted.
  2. Tap Navigation bar, and then turn off the switch next to Circle to Search.
    A Galaxy device screen showing navigation bar settings with the Circle to Search toggle switch highlighted.

Note
  • Steps are applicable to compatible devices running One UI 6.1.1 to 8.5.
  • To check your device’s software version, go to Settings, tap About phone, and then tap Software information to see your software version at the top of the page. 
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Search is unavailable error message

Search is unavailable error message

If you encounter issues using Circle to Search, ensure the necessary settings are enabled:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Apps, then select Choose default apps.
  3. Tap Digital assistant app and toggle on Analyze on-screen images.
    Analyze on-screen images being highlighted in Settings
  4. Alternative: If you see the message "Circle to Search unavailable due to your settings," tap Go to settings and enable the option.
    Go to settings highlighted in a prompt when Circle to Search is unavailable

Note
  • Steps are applicable to compatible devices running One UI 6.1.1 to 8.5.
  • To check your device’s software version, go to Settings, tap About phone, and then tap Software information to see your software version at the top of the page. 
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