Edge display

[eric002]

To me, it's like the task bar of a Windows PC.
I use it for the Device Maintenance panel for clearing the cache and shutting down background apps.

That's pretty cool said, for me, I use the most used apps, contacts and sports for my hockey teams.

 

[prissysox]

Thank you. I can't find smart select though for some reason.

Settings>Display>edge screen>edge panels. Check the box for smart select

 

[eric002]

Settings>Display>edge screen>edge panels. Check the box for smart select

Thanks, yes, that smart select for screenshots is awesome, much better than the pal to capture gesture in my opinion!

 

[omgitselaine]

Thanks, yes, that smart select for screenshots is awesome, much better than the pal to capture gesture in my opinion!

And don't forget the animation part of smart select where you can make GIFs.

I've already made more than a handful of my own

 

[eric002]

And don't forget the animation part of smart select where you can make GIFs.

I've already made more than a handful of my own

Absolutely, tons of awesome and useful features!

 

[mmohn01]

I use the edge for apps I would normally have on a different screen. I also use it for stocks and weather.

 

[eric002]

I use the edge for apps I would normally have on a different screen. I also use it for stocks and weather.

Me too absolutely! I love having a clean interface. Only the calendar widget which is fully transparent is on my screen which I need.

 

[cajun456]

I use the apps edge, smart select, and the tasks edge. Just a tidbit for those that use the tasks edge and a third party launcher and want to add your own shortcuts. You will have to switch to the TouchWiz Launcher, add your shortcuts to one of the home screens, then they will show up on the edge panel with third-party launcher.

 

[Morty2264]

My mom has a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and has not yet programmed the edge screen for anything. I've told her about it but she doesn't really see a use for it.

If I had an Edge device, I'd use it for most-used contacts. But, as per usual, it all depends on specific user preferences.

 

[eric002]

My mom has a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and has not yet programmed the edge screen for anything. I've told her about it but she doesn't really see a use for it.

If I had an Edge device, I'd use it for most-used contacts. But, as per usual, it all depends on specific user preferences.

I find the edge screen really useful of course. It's nice for the quick most important apps, and for the screen shots.

 

[Morty2264]

I find the edge screen really useful of course. It's nice for the quick most important apps, and for the screen shots.

For sure! I really think I'd make use of that feature.

 

[eric002]

For sure! I really think I'd make use of that feature.

Heck yeah absolutely.

 

[steelers1]

Has anyone had trouble with the weather edge? It just says tap here to restore weather data but it just goes away and never shows anything. It worked fine on my s7 edge. Also did they get rid of the edge feeds I think they were called? You could swipe the edge when the display was off and it would scroll news and sports scores

 

[eric002]

Sorry, but I did t use that feature I just have my weather on my homescreen in manual refresh. Weather is one of those pieces of info that I don't want to have to look for it should just be there.

 

[amyf27]

Has anyone had trouble with the weather edge? It just says tap here to restore weather data but it just goes away and never shows anything. It worked fine on my s7 edge. Also did they get rid of the edge feeds I think they were called? You could swipe the edge when the display was off and it would scroll news and sports scores

Haven't used weather edge. I use Weatherbug it has a temp display in my top notification bar which I love

 

[deadbeatles]

Just wondering what uses people have for their edge displays? I use mine for my most used apps/ core Google apps, and the people edge screen.

I have Edge stuff turned on, but nothing happens.

Under Settings > Display > Edge Screen I have both "Edge Panel" and "Edge Lighting" selected.

Edge Panel is there. Edge lighting does not happen. I have yet to see what that looks like.

 

[deadbeatles]

Has anyone had trouble with the weather edge? It just says tap here to restore weather data but it just goes away and never shows anything. It worked fine on my s7 edge. Also did they get rid of the edge feeds I think they were called? You could swipe the edge when the display was off and it would scroll news and sports scores

I'm starting to think you should have kept your S7 Edge. My girlfriend has one. It's what made me decide to get the S8, but I realize I like her phone way better. It's got a bigger screen and seems to be more useful and less of a PITA as the S8.

 

[deadbeatles]

I have Edge stuff turned on, but nothing happens.

Under Settings > Display > Edge Screen I have both "Edge Panel" and "Edge Lighting" selected.

Edge Panel is there. Edge lighting does not happen. I have yet to see what that looks like.

Never mind! I found the settings where you have to turn on edge lighting for individual apps.

 

[deadbeatles]

Never mind! I found the settings where you have to turn on edge lighting for individual apps.

Wait. Now I realize that even though I've turned it on for several apps, it may still not ever show its face.

So many "cool features" that just don't freaking work as advertised.

 

[EMGSM]

Just wondering what uses people have for their edge displays? I use mine for my most used apps/ core Google apps, and the people edge screen.

I use it for most used apps as well. Basically to keep the homescreen looking clean.