Use the informative Cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

The enhanced and four times bigger Cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G makes it easier to view more content. You can access various features such as Quick settings, Notifications, Widget control, Samsung Pay and more without unfolding by simply swiping the Cover screen.

If the Cover screen is off, press the Side key or double-tap the screen, then you can view the time, date, battery status, and unread notifications icon on the Cover screen right away. Check out the available features in each swipe direction below.

1.   Quick settings

You can change the sound mode or brightness of the Cover screen, drag downwards on the clock.

2.   View notifications

When you receive new notifications, they will appear on the Cover screen. To view a notification, swipe to the right on the clock and select a notification. You can check up to 8 lines of notifications at a glance with scrolling support. 

To view the notification details, tap Open app and unfold the device. The app will launch immediately, and the notification can then be checked. If you tap Reply and unfold the device, you can reply in the Message app.

3.   Control widgets

You can set widgets such as Music, Weather, Today’s schedule, Next alarm, Timer as Cover screen widgets, and you can control these widgets from the Cover screen without unfolding the device. For example, if you set the music controller as the Cover screen widget, the music controller will appear on the Cover screen. Swipe to the left on the clock and tap the icons to control the playback. 

4. Launch Samsung Pay and pay with Samsung Pay

When using Samsung Pay, you don’t need to unfold your Galaxy Z Flip3 5G anymore. Just swipe up to launch Samsung Pay, then select the card the user would like to pay with.

You can also quickly change the Watch face on the Cover screen. To change the Watch face, double tap the Cover screen, and then press and hold the Watch face. You will see the various clock style on the Cover screen. Choose your favorite clock style by swiping left or right.

If you want to change your background image for the Watch face, choose Cover screen settings as the last option and unfold the device, then it will open the settings to change the background image immediately thanks to app continuity.

Alternatively, you can set it by going to the path Settings > Cover screen > Clock style > Background image.

Find out more about the precautions for the Galaxy foldable devices at ‘Precautions when using the Galaxy foldable devices’ with Samsung support.