One-handed mode - what is it? Info and activation

Some manufacturers have reacted to the sometimes enormous size of modern smartphones with the one-handed mode. We show you exactly what that is and how to activate this operation in our practical tip.

Android: what is one-handed mode?

• Larger smartphones or phablets can hardly be operated with one hand or not at all. To do this, the one-handed mode was integrated in Android.
• The function allows certain functions of the smartphone to be accessed again with one hand.
• For this purpose, the respective screen content is simply smaller and not shown on the entire display.
• So everything can be operated on the display even if, for example, you carry a bag with one hand, but still want to take actions on your smartphone.

Android: One-handed mode on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Co.

Since Android 7.0 Nougat there is also a one-handed mode for various Samsung smartphones or phablets.

1. Go to "Settings" and call up the "Extended functions".
2. Below is the "One-handed mode" option. You can still decide here whether you want to call the command using the home button or gesture as soon as you need it.
3. One-handed mode with a gesture: If you swipe diagonally upwards from one of the lower edges, the view becomes smaller. You can now do everything on your smartphone with one hand.
4. Home button: Press the home button three times in succession to zoom out.
5. By executing the respective command again, you switch back to normal mode.

In the next article, you will learn how you can also activate the auto mode on Android and thus use some apps and functions better.