

Open this and then tap Swipe Gestures, and the buttons at the bottom of the screen will disappear, leaving you to swipe around the operating system comfortably. They need to be set up after you’ve started using your phone, and to do this, go to Settings, Display, and scroll down to find Navigation Bar.

Down with buttons, long live gestures Andy Boxall/Digital Trendsīy default, most Samsung phones use the old-style Android buttons at the bottom of the screen to navigate around, but gestures are so much simpler and more natural. If you missed the setting the first time, it can also be found under the same menu used to set up face recognition. It’s much faster than the alternative, although some may prefer the extra security and leave it on. Turn off the option marked Stay on Lock Screen until Swipe, so when the phone sees your face it opens to your home screen without needing to swipe. Follow the on-screen instructions, but when you’ve finished adding your face, don’t exit just yet. Once the setup process has finished, open Settings > Biometrics and Security, and select Face Recognition. However, the phone often skips ahead once you’ve added a fingerprint, and doesn’t always give you the chance to set up a face unlock feature. I recommend setting up the fingerprint sensor at this time, and adding a PIN code as required. During the process, you will have the chance to add some security to your new phone. Samsung’s setup process is simple and straightforward, and the phone leads you through connecting to Wi-Fi, your cellular service, and transferring data from your old device. First steps and security Andy Boxall/Digital Trends If you decide not to buy a new charger, it’s fine - any phone charger will do the job, it may just be slower than a charger designed for the Samsung phone. If you want to buy a new charger that ensures you get the fastest charging speed ( such as the excellent Anker 747), we have a selection here that fit the bill. Samsung’s $450 phone does one thing way better than the iPhone 14 Here’s our very first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus Own a Samsung phone? Install this update right away
