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One UI 4.0 Tip: How to setup Edge panels on Galaxy devices?

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In the recent development, Samsung has announced its most anticipated One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in South Korea. Along with the One UI 4 beta development, the company is also working hard to provide the latest software update for its several Galaxy smartphones before the time.

In addition to this, the company has also released the November 2021 security patch update before the end of this month. The latest One UI 4 beta 3 brings several new features and improvements for the beta participants.

One UI 4 beta participant will be able to experience comprehensive customization features and privacy controls, enabling them to design an ideal mobile experience – an experience that uniquely suits their personal needs and allows them to express themselves. However, here, we will discuss how to set up Edge panels on One UI 4.

What are Edge panels?

The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information.

How to use it?

To launch the Edge Panels, follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings
  • Select Display 
  • Swipe down, Turn on Edge Panels by swiping the switch from left to right, Edge Panel is now appearing on the screen.
  • Swipe leftward to open Edge Panels
  • Swipe left or right to select edge panels.
  • Tap on the Settings icon to edit or view more Edge Panels

Apps panel

You can add apps in two columns to the Apps panel.

  1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed.
  2. Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. You can also tap All apps for the complete app list.
  • To open additional windows in pop-up view, drag the app icon from the Apps
    panel to the open screen.

To configure Apps panel:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until
the Apps panel is displayed.

2. Tap the Edit panel to add other apps to the Apps panel.

  • To add an app to the Apps panel, find it on the left side of the screen and tap
    it to add it to an available space on the right column.
  • To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on
    top of an app in the columns on the right.
  • To change the order of the apps on the panel, drag each app to the desired
    location.
  • To remove an app, tap Remove.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

Configure Edge panels

You can customize the Edge panels.

1. From the Edge screen, tap Settings.

2. The following options are available:

  • Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
  • Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.
  • Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install
  • More options:

Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or right.

Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a secure screen lock is set.

  • Galaxy Store: Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy
    Store.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

Edge panel position and style

You can change the position of the Edge handle.

  • From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > Handle for the following options:
  1.  Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the
    edge of the screen.
  2. Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen
    displays on.
  3. Lock handle position: Enable to prevent the handle position from being
    moved when touched and held.
  4. Style: Choose a color for the Edge handle.
  5. Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle.
  6. Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle.

About Edge panels

You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge
panels feature.

  •  Click on Settings
  • Tap Display
  • Edge panels
  • About Edge panels

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