Finger sensor gestures do not open or close the Notification panel on Galaxy phones

Finger sensor gestures are not supported on certain Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, and devices with under-display sensors. However, you can use swipe gestures instead when accessing the Notification panel and Samsung Wallet.
Hand holding a Galaxy phone while displaying the Notification panel
Hand holding a Galaxy phone while displaying the Notification panel

Finger sensor gestures do not open or close the Notification panel on Galaxy phones

Enable Finger sensor gestures on supported devices

Note
This is not available with under-display sensors or on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Flip7, Flip7 FE, Z Flip6, or Z Flip5.
  1. Navigate to and open Settings, then tap Advanced features, and then tap Motions and gestures.

    Motions and gestures highlighted in Advanced features
  2. Tap the switch next to Finger sensor gestures.
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Enable swipe gestures for the Notification panel

  1. Navigate to and open Settings, then tap Home screen, and then tap the switch next to Swipe down for notification panel.

    Swipe down for notification panel highlighted and the switch turned on in Home screen settings
  2. Next, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel and view your notifications.

    Swipe down indicator displayed on the home screen of a Galaxy phone
  3. To close the Notification panel, swipe up on the screen when the panel is open.

    Swipe up gesture displayed in the Notification panel on a Galaxy phone
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Enable quick access swipe gestures for Samsung Wallet

  1. Navigate to and open the Samsung Wallet app, then tap the All access tab, and then tap More options (the three vertical dots).
  2. Tap Settings, then tap Quick access, and then tap Swipe up gesture.
  3. Tap the switch(es) next to your desired option, such as Lock screen, Home screen, and Screen off.

    Lock screen, Home screen, Screen off options displayed with the switches turned on and Handle transparency slider adjusted to High
  4. You can also adjust the transparency slider.
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