Slip your Galaxy Z Flip out of your pocket for a quick glance at the convenient Cover screen. All it takes is a few taps and swipes on the screen to see your current notifications, battery percentage, date, and time. If you need to start an app or reply to a message, you can immediately view it by unfolding the phone. You can also answer or make calls without opening the phone.
When the phone is folded and locked, double tap on the Cover screen or press the Side key to turn the screen on. You’ll see the time, date, and battery information. To view your notifications, swipe right from the main screen. When your notifications are displayed on the Cover screen, unfold the phone to see the same alerts on the Lock screen.
If an alert requires you to open an app, you can switch directly to it. Tap the notification on the Cover screen, tap again, and then unfold the phone to jump right into the selected app.
You can also control Spotify and other music apps as well as the Camera app from the Cover screen. If you’re listening to music, swipe left to pause the song or skip to the next track. To launch the Camera app, double press the Side key, and then press either Volume key to take a Quick Shot photo. Unfolding the phone will bring you right to the Camera app if the viewfinder is still visible, and you can see your new photo by selecting the Gallery.
Quickly answer and receive phone calls right from the Cover screen on your Galaxy Z Flip. Select the incoming call on the screen, or ask Bixby to make a call while the phone is locked.
When someone is calling you, their name and number will appear on the Cover screen. Tap the Cover screen and swipe right to answer, or swipe left to hang up. Answering from the Cover screen will enable the speakerphone if you aren’t using a headset or Bluetooth audio device.
Bixby can help you make calls without even touching the phone. After following the setup all you have to do to make a call is say “Hey, Bixby. Call Mom.”
To set this up, unfold the phone and navigate to Bixby Assistant Home.
Open the app, and then tap More options (the three vertical dots).
Tap Settings, and then tap the switch next to Use while phone locked.
