How to use the cover screen of your Galaxy Z Flip

Tap and swipe to control your phone and take selfies even when it's folded shut. The cover screen notifies you at a glance, while contextual continuity lets you tap to seamlessly transition to relevant apps as you unfold your phone.

Simply tap and swipe on the cover screen to check system alerts, app notifications and check messages without unfolding your phone.

If the phone is folded and locked, press the Side key or double-tap the cover screen to turn on. The time, date and battery information appears first when you double-tap the cover screen. 

If a notification requires you to open an app, you can easily switch directly to it. Tap the notification on the cover screen, tap again, and then unfold the phone to directly access the selected app.

You can also control Spotify and other music apps from the cover screen. Swipe to the left to pause a song or skip to next track.  

Tap cover screen and swipe to right to answer a call or swipe to left to reject it. If you aren't using a headset or Bluetooth audio accessory,
the speakerphone will be enabled when you answer a phone call with the phone folded. You can also use Bixby to help you make calls.
Simply say, "Hi Bixby, call Mum."

How to setup Bixby for use when your phone is locked

Step 1. Unfold the phone and navigate to Bixby Assistant Home.

Step 2. Open the app, tap More options (three vertical dots).

Step 3. Tap Settings, and then tap the switch next to 'Use while phone locked.' 

Take selfies using the rear camera and preview on the cover screen without unfolding.
To activate the camera when the device is folded, double-tap the Side key. 
Photos can be taken using Volume down key and palm gesture.