Open or close tabs in Samsung Browser on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Managing tabs in the Samsung Internet Browser on your Galaxy phone or tablet is essential for a seamless browsing experience. Whether you're multitasking between multiple websites or need to close unused tabs to free up memory, knowing how to open and close tabs efficiently can enhance your productivity. This guide will walk you through the steps to open, switch, and close tabs in the Samsung Internet Browser, ensuring you can navigate the web with ease.
Two Galaxy phones showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen and tab options menu.
Two Galaxy phones showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen and tab options menu.

Open or close tabs in Samsung Browser on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Open a new tab in Samsung Browser

Tabs allow you to have multiple web pages open at once. This makes it easy to keep track of your favorite or most visited websites.

  1. Navigate to and open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the Tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser with the Tabs button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
  2. You may be prompted to choose from List, Stack, or Grid. Make your selection, and then tap OK
    A Galaxy phone showing a tab view options dialog with Grid, List, and Stack layouts, List selected, and OK highlighted in blue.
  3. Then, tap New tab to select a new page you’d like to open; the page will open automatically.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen with the New tab button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
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View all tabs in Samsung Browser

Quickly access and manage all your open tabs in the Samsung Browser app to stay in control of your browsing experience. 
  1. Open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser with the Tabs button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
  2. A new screen will appear, displaying thumbnails of all your open tabs. You can scroll through them to see which websites are currently running.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen with the Samsung Browser tab highlighted in blue.

This feature allows you to easily monitor and switch between your active tabs for a more organized browsing session.

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Switch between tabs in Samsung Browser

Effortlessly navigate between your open tabs in the Samsung Browser app to stay productive and organized. 
  1. Open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser with the Tabs button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
  2. A new screen will appear, showing thumbnails of all your active tabs. Scroll through them to check which websites are currently open.
  3. Tap on the desired tab to switch to it and continue browsing.
     Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen with the Pair XR Controllers tab highlighted in blue.

With these simple steps, you can seamlessly switch between tabs and keep your browsing experience smooth and streamlined.

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Close tabs in in Samsung Browser

Managing tabs in the Samsung Browser app is simple, whether you want to close a single tab or all of them at once. Here's how to do it

  1. Open in the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    Samsung Internet screen displaying a webpage with navigation icons at the bottom. The tabs icon is highlighted with a blue circle.
  2. Tap the close icon (the x) in the top right corner of the tab you want to close.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen with the close button on the Pair XR Controllers tab highlighted in blue.
  3. If you need to close all of your tabs, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Close all tabs, and then tap Close to confirm.
    A Galaxy phone showing a Close all tabs confirmation dialog with Cancel and Close buttons, Close highlighted in blue.

Alternatively, to automatically close unused tabs, tap the tabs icon, then tap More options, and then tap Auto settings. Choose one of the following:

  • Never
  • After 7 days
  • After 30 days
  • Within smart tab management

This feature helps you manage your tabs efficiently and free up memory on your device.

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Reopen a closed tab in Samsung Browser

Accidentally closed a tab? No worries! The Samsung Browser app makes it easy to reopen it.
 
  1. Open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser with the Tabs button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
  2. Tap More options (the three vertical dots) in the top right corner, then tap Reopen closed tab, and then select the tab.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs menu with the Reopen closed tab option highlighted in blue.

This feature ensures you never lose track of important pages you were browsing.

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Change the tab layout in Samsung Browser

Customize your browsing experience by adjusting the tab layout in the Samsung Browser app.

  1. Open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser with the Tabs button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
  2. Tap More options (the three vertical dots, and then tap View as.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs menu with the View as option highlighted in blue.
  3. Choose either Grid, List, or Stack, and then tap OK to confirm.
    A Galaxy phone showing a tab view options dialog with Grid, List, and Stack layouts, List selected, and OK highlighted in blue.

This feature allows you to view your tabs in a way that best suits your preferences and browsing style.

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Create a tab group in Samsung Browser

Organize your browsing experience by grouping related tabs in the Samsung Browser app. 
  1. Open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    Samsung Internet screen displaying a webpage with navigation icons at the bottom. The tabs icon is highlighted with a blue circle.
  2. Tap More options (the three vertical dots, and then tap Create tab group.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs menu with the Create tab group option highlighted in blue.
  3. Select each tab you want to group together, and then tap Group in the bottom toolbar.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen with the Group button highlighted in blue.
  4. Enter a name for the grouped tabs, select a group color, and tap Create to confirm.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Create tab group dialog with a name field, color options, and Create button highlighted in blue.

This feature helps you keep related tabs organized and easily accessible.

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Open a private tab in Samsung Browser

Browse privately and securely in the Samsung Browser app by opening a private tab. 
  1. Open the Samsung Browser app, and then tap the tabs icon in the bottom toolbar (it looks like a box with a number).
    Samsung Internet screen displaying a webpage with navigation icons at the bottom. The tabs icon is highlighted with a blue circle.
  2. Tap the Secret mode icon (it looks like a mask). To open additional tabs in Secret mode, tap the New tab icon.
    A Galaxy phone showing the Samsung Browser Tabs screen with the Secret mode button highlighted in blue in the bottom toolbar.
  3. To exit Secret mode, tap the tab icon in the bottom toolbar, then tap it again. Now, select your desired tab.
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