One of the advantages of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is on the Cover Screen. Although the size is still the same as its predecessor, namely 1.9 inches, Samsung has increased its capabilities.
Users can not only see the time information. More than that, we can check notifications, make content more interesting and even change its appearance so that it is always eye-catching.
How to Use Cover Screen on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
1. Reading Notification List
To see the list of notifications that come into the Galaxy Z Flip 4, you don't need to open the inner screen. Just read it on the Cover Screen.
You just need to swipe right on the main screen on the Home Screen. Instantly you will see a row of notifications that enter this folding screen phone. Scroll up and down to see them all.
2. Answering Phone Calls
When someone calls you, their name and number will appear on the Cover Screen. Swipe the green phone icon to answer, or or red to reject the call.
When answering from the Cover Screen activates the speaker or to a Bluetooth headset or audio device if it is connected. That way it's more practical, you don't need to pick up your phone to answer phone calls.
3. Selfies
You can take photos and videos using the Cover Screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the method is as follows:
From the Cover Screen, double-press the Power button on the side to open the Camera app.
Swipe left or right to select Photo and Video Portraits.
Swipe up or down to select a wide or ultra-wide lens. You can also double-tap the screen to switch between zooming out or zooming in on the preview screen before shooting.
To take a photo or record a video, tap the screen. A short timer will appear, and then your photo or video will be taken. You can also press the Volume button.
Then, open your phone and tap the Gallery icon at the bottom right to view the photo or video that was taken earlier.
We can adjust the aspect ratio used on the Cover Screen. Just open the Camera app , then select Photo, Video, or Portrait. Tap the aspect ratio icon at the top of the screen, then tap the option you want, such as 3:4. Then, fold your phone and double press the Power button to open the Camera app. The selected aspect ratio can be used immediately.
4. Widgets
When you swipe right and left on the Cover Screen, you will see a series of widgets made by Samsung. There are widgets to display the weather, view the step count, or view the calendar.
You don't have to stick with the widgets that are available by default, you don't even have to follow the order of the widgets. We can add widgets directly on the Cover Screen by scrolling to the end and tapping the + icon.
But Widget settings are more convenient if you open Z Flip 4 and then Settings app. Scroll down until you see the Cover Screen option, followed by tapping Widgets. We will see a list of all available Cover Screen widgets.
We just need to slide the button on each Widget to activate. Or press Reorder in the upper right corner, then arrange the Widget options as desired by pressing them and dragging up and down.
5. Display Cover Screen
It is possible for us to modify the appearance of the Cover Screen to make it more attractive. To change the color, appearance and even the background image on the Cover Screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 4, simply open the phone and navigate to the Settings app.
From there, choose Cover Screen > Clock style. There are several different designs available to choose from.
There is a Basic option, we can display a background image of your choice, including photos stored on the phone. In addition, you can customize the color of the text.
The second option Graphical displays an interesting and moving animation when you turn on the Cover Screen. Press Costomize to select the desired color.
6. Setting Device
You don't need to open the main screen to make phone settings, such as activating WiFi, Bluetooth to airplane mode. Because everything can be done through the Cover Screen.
The trick is only to swipe down when the Cover Screen is active. We will see three buttons per page, swipe right and left to move.