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Changing Toolbar Location for Samsung Notes

Michael | 23 Oct 2020 | Android News

Samsung Location bar

As many Samsung users know, the toolbar is the primary tool that facilitates seamless device navigation. Fortunately, even though some find it a bit complex, you can easily customize the toolbar location for Samsung as well as the button order according to preference.

With the toolbar, you can conveniently set the bar to classic style, reshuffle the button order or hide it completely. This also means you can play around with the layouts and create whatever you want to enhance the navigation experience.

The question is: How can you alter the toolbar location for Samsung Notes and enjoy the wonderful experience that the device offers? Itโ€™d be interesting to determine precisely how this can be done.

Letโ€™s find out.

Learn to Use the Soft Buttons to Hide the Samsung Notes Toolbar

Hide the Samsung Notes Toolbar

Have you noted that every time you turn on your phone, and the screen brightens, you have the soft toolbar buttons appearing at the screen’s bottom section? Why, the buttons are originally set to default in this pattern: โ€œResets,โ€ โ€œButton,โ€ โ€œHome,โ€ and โ€œBack Button.โ€

Even so, the button functions can always change depending on the app you’re currently using. It can also change according to the usage environment. Moreover, you can “use apps” or “view files” on a larger screen by hiding the toolbar.

How can you do this?

  1. Go to โ€œsettings app.โ€
  2. โ€œLaunchโ€ the app.
  3. Click on โ€œDisplay.โ€
  4. Tap โ€œNavigation Bar.โ€
  5. Click on โ€œButtons.โ€
  6. Then โ€œButton Layout.โ€
  7. Go to โ€œHide Navigation Barโ€ and select your preferred pattern.
  8. โ€œOpenโ€ the app.

At this point, the toolbar will automatically hide. To show it, you can swipe up starting from the bottom of the screen.

  1. You  may also use this method:
  2. Go to โ€œSettings.โ€
  3. โ€œDisplay.โ€
  4. Then โ€œNavigation Bar.โ€
  5. Click on “Full-Screen Gestures.”

Thus, the toolbar will hide; instead, the “Gesture Demos” will display. It demonstrates how the “Go Back,” “Go to Home Screen,” & “Open Recentsโ€ work.

How to Change the Toolbar Location for Samsung Notes

Essentially, the Samsung Notes toolbar is designed to facilitate all navigation issues with your mobile device. Traditionally, the navigation buttons are designed as the default layout. It’s usually located in the lower part of the screen.

Assuming that you want to have a Full-Screen design, you can change the layout and make it โ€œFull Gesture.โ€ Using this feature, youโ€™ll need to swipe up the buttons every time you work. Thus, you may swipe up the lines or conceal the feature using these โ€œGesture hints.โ€

 Follow this procedure:

  1. Go to โ€œSettings Appโ€
  2. Launch the app.
  3. Click โ€œDisplay.โ€
  4. Scroll down and click on โ€œNavigation Bar.โ€
  5. Tap โ€œNavigation Buttonsโ€ or โ€œFull Screen Gestures.โ€

Alternatively:

  1. Go to โ€œPanel Tab.โ€
  2. Scroll down the screen (top to bottom).
  3. Access โ€œQuick Panel.โ€
  4. Locate โ€œNavigation Bar.โ€
  5. Turn it โ€œOffโ€ and โ€œOn.โ€

How to Change the Appearance of โ€œQuick Settings Panelโ€ on Your Phone

Quick Settings Panel

The Galaxy Note is unique since it offers users a plethora of control options. Moreover, the way the phone is designed means that these options are readily available on the device toolbar and, thus, accessible.

You can use the Samsung Notes โ€œQuick Settings panelโ€ to access several functions without a hassle. For instance, you can mute the phoneโ€™s sound or turn on the Airplane Mode with this feature.  Moreover, you can rearrange the buttons or change the order as you please.

However, note that the existing screens and settings often vary depending on the phone model, software version, or service provider.

Follow this easy procedure if you wish to change the buttons’ order as arranged on your phone. The advantage is that you can have your favorite shortcuts showing up first. Moreover, those who regularly use the phone’s flashlight or use it to connect to WiFi will find this helpful.

  1. Use two fingers to โ€œswipe downโ€ the screen from the top.
  2. Click on โ€œMore Optionsโ€ (find this on three vertical dots).
  3. Tap on โ€œButton Orderโ€
  4. โ€œTouch and Holdโ€ to move a button.
  5. Drag the button to your preferred position.
  6. When finished, click โ€œDone.โ€

Methods to Access the Settings for โ€œQuick Settingsโ€ 

Generally, once you tap a Quick Setting icon, the icon automatically triggers the convenient features. So, then, how can you access the settings for these features?

  1. Go to the “Quick Settingsโ€ Panel.
  2. Open the panel by swiping down, starting from the screen top.
  3. Under this icon, click on the โ€œFeatureโ€™s Nameโ€ (example: to access the settings for the flashlight, tap “Flashlight”).

The settings menu will appear automatically (sometimes, it may be necessary to click on โ€œDetailsโ€ to access the โ€œfull settings pageโ€). Some settings like WiFi may not appear once the feature (WiFi) turns off.

Customizing the Samsung Notes Toolbar with the Quick Shortcuts Feature

 Samsung Notes Toolbar

Samsung tends to favor the use of โ€œgesture navigation systemsโ€ with their modern devices. Even so, you can have better navigation systems by taking steps to customize them and incorporate more actions. For instance, you can add extra buttons to take screenshots, bring down the notification center, and do other things.

You can follow these steps to customize the toolbar on your Samsung device:

  1. Download the โ€œCustom Navigation Barโ€ (either an in-app purchase or free on Play Store).
  2. โ€œInstallโ€ the Bar.
  3. Swipe through โ€œsetup screen.โ€
  4. Click on โ€œGrant using PCโ€.
  5. Connect the device to your PC.
  6. To check the connection, type โ€œadb devices.โ€
  7. Once the terminal detects the device, type โ€œadb shell.โ€
  8. Tap โ€œEnter.โ€
  9. Copy the following command, pasting into the terminal window:

 pm grant xyz.paphonb.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

  1. To grant โ€œADB permission,” click “Enter.โ€
  2. Launch this app into your device, and do โ€œa compatibilityโ€ test.
  3. Click on the arrow at the bottom to check the โ€œsetup accuracy.โ€
  4. Tap the โ€œNavigation Barโ€ to customize it to preference or select a favorite theme.

You can now enjoy the quick shortcuts and explore multiple features.

To โ€œuninstallโ€ the app,

  1. Go to the โ€œApp.โ€
  2. Disable the โ€œCustom Navigation Bar.โ€
  3. โ€œUninstall.โ€

Conclusion

The ability to customize the toolbar location and associated features to preference is an excellent characteristic that enhances the overall user experience. Learn to customize the Samsung Notes toolbar features for a fantastic, memorable experience that will remain etched on your mind for long.

Tags: Android Customization Samsung Galaxy Note 2 toolbar

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