About the updated Edge Panel and accessing the Smart select feature

Last Update date : Nov 16. 2024

With the release of One UI 6.1.1, the organization of the Edge Panel has been redesigned, which has made accessing the Smart select feature more convenient. Use this guide to learn more about the improved access to Smart select.

Galaxy Fold screen with the Edge panel open.

How to access Smart select and edit the Apps panel

The Smart select icon is pinned within the Apps panel in the Edge panel for more convenient access.

Home screen. Home screen.

Step 1. Swipe left on the top-right side of the screen to open the Edge panels.

* You can activate the Edge panels in Settings > Display.

Edge panels menu opened. Edge panels menu opened.

Step 2. Select the Settings icon.

* The settings icon appears for 3 seconds after you open the Edge panel, then disappears.

Options in Edge panel. Options in Edge panel.

Step 3. Select the Apps panel’s Edit menu.

Other changes
Some previously available features will no longer be available as the interface is simplified and easier paths are provided.

  • The Smart select panel, which was previously available as a separate panel, has been removed.
Edge panel before One UI 6.1.1 Edge panel before One UI 6.1.1

One UI 6.1.0 and previous versions

Edge panel after One UI 6.1.1 Edge panel after One UI 6.1.1

One UI 6.1.1 and later versions

How to create GIFs via the Edge panel

GIF creation is now available via the Smart select feature in the Edge panel.

Note: To use this feature, ensure your phone is updated to One UI 6.1.1 or later. Then, update the Galaxy Store and install the latest version of the Samsung Capture app (v5.8.64.4 or v5.8.61.4 for Tab S10) from the Galaxy Store.

How to create GIFs

Edge panels menu opened Edge panels menu opened

Step 1. Open the Edge panel > Run Smart select.

Smart select features Smart select features

Step 2. Select the area you want to create a GIF from > Tap Create GIF.

GIF creator Record button GIF creator Record button

Step 3. Tap Record.

GIF recording stop button. GIF recording stop button.

Step 4. Tap Stop where you’d like the GIF to end.

GIF preview page GIF preview page

Step 5. Tap the save icon to save the GIF to your gallery.

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