Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Adjust Edge Panel Handle Transparency Level in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

By default, the edge panel handle transparency level in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is set to 30%. However, you can adjust the transparency level of the edge panel handle to be more solid for easier access to the edge screen, to be more transparent if you'd like to have more transparent handle, or to be invisible if you'd like to stay using the edge panels feature but don't want your phone displays the handle on your screen.

How to adjust the transparency level of the edge panel handle?
Assuming that the edge panels feature is on, you can adjust the edge panel handle transparency level by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the center of the screen to open the edge panel.
   
   
2. Tap at the bottom left corner of the screen to quickly go to the edge panels menu.
   
   

   FYI, if you access the edge panel from the lock screen and are using one of screen lock type with secure lock settings(PIN, password, fingerprints, pattern, or direction lock), you have to perform your current screen lock before you can access the edge panels menu.

3. Tap Edge panel handle settings.
   
   
4. Slide the handle transparency adjustment bar to the right for more transparent handle or to the left for more solid handle.
   
   

   FYI, if you set the transparency level to 100%, the edge panel handle will be invisible.

5. The transparency of the edge panel handle has been adjusted.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Change Edge Panel Handle Size in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

By default, the edge panel handle size in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is set to medium. However, you can change the handle size to small size if you'd like the handle only takes small place of your screen or to large size for easier access to the edge panel.

How to change the size of the edge panel handle?
Assuming that the edge panels feature is on, you can change the size of the edge panel handle by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the centre of the screen to open the edge panel.
   
   
2. Tap at the bottom left corner of the screen to quickly go to the edge panels menu.
   
   

   FYI, if you access the edge panel from the lock screen and are using one of screen lock type with secure lock settings(PIN, password, fingerprints, pattern, or direction lock), you have to perform your current screen lock before you can access the edge panels menu.

3. Tap Edge panel handle settings.
   
   
4. Tap Size and then select Small, Medium(it's enabled by default), or Large.
   
   
5. The size of the edge panel handle has been changed.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Change Edge Panel Position in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

By default, the edge panel and its handle in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is located in the right edge screen. But, if this default position makes you have difficulty when accessing the edge panel, such as if you're a left handed user who will be easier if the edge panel handle is located in the left edge screen, you can change the position of the edge panel and its handle from the right side to the left side for easier and more convenient access to the edge panel.

How to change the edge panel position from the right side to the left side?
Assuming that the edge panels feature is enabled, you can change the position of the edge panel from the right side to the left side by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the center of the screen to open the edge panel.
   
   
2. Tap at the bottom left corner of the screen to quickly go to the edge panels menu.
   
   

   FYI, if you access the edge panel from the lock screen and are using one of screen lock type with secure lock settings(PIN, password, fingerprints, pattern, or direction lock), you have to perform your current screen lock before you can access the edge panels menu.

3. Tap Edge panel handle settings.
   
   
4. Tap Position and then select Left side.
   
5. The position of the edge panel and its handle have been changed from the right edge screen to the left edge screen.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Change Edge Panel Handle Position in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

If the default position of the edge panel handle in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge makes you have difficulty in accessing the edge panel, you can change its position to another location on the edge screen, either to a higher or lower position than the default, for easier and more convenient access to the edge panel.


How to change the edge panel handle position?
Assuming that the edge panels feature is enabled, you can change the position of the edge panel handle by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the center of the screen to open the edge panel.
   
   
2. Tap at the bottom left corner of the screen to quickly go to the edge panels menu.
   
   

   FYI, if you access the edge panel from the lock screen and are using one of screen lock type with secure lock settings(PIN, password, fingerprints, pattern, or direction lock), you have to perform your current screen lock before you can access the edge panels menu.

3. Tap Edge panel handle settings.
   
   
4. Drag the upward or downward to change the position of the edge panel handle.
   
   
5. The edge panel handle position has been changed.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable and Use Apps Edge Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When the edge panels feature in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is enabled, you can use it to display various useful panels on the edge screen, one of which is the apps edge panel. When this panel is enabled, you can easily access your most frequently used or favourite apps from the edge screen while the main screen is turned on.


How to enable the apps edge feature?
Assuming that the edge panels feature is on, you can enable the apps edge panel by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the center of the screen to open the edge screen panel.
   
   
2. Tap at the bottom left corner of the screen to quickly go to the edge panels menu.
   
   
3. If needed, swipe the panels list to the left or right to find the apps edge panel and then check the box above it to enable it.
   
   
4. Tap in the apps edge panel to edit it.
   
   
5. To add apps to the apps edge panel, tap the required apps, either those in the Frequently used apps section or All apps section, in the left frame. As the example, if you'd like to add the Facebook app to the apps edge panel, tap the Facebook app icon in the left frame. If needed, tap Add column at the top right so you can display up to 10 apps on the apps edge panel.
   
   
6. To remove the apps from the apps edge panel, tap on the required app in the right frame. As the example, if you'd like to remove Memo app from the apps edge panel, tap on this app.
   
   

How to use the apps edge feature?
As the example, we'll use this feature to easily access the Gallery app from the edge screen by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the center of the screen to open the edge panel.
   
   
2. If the edge panel doesn't display the apps edge panel, swipe the edge screen to the right or left until you find it.
   
   
3. Tap the Gallery app icon to launch it.
   
   

   FYI, if you access the edge panel from the lock screen and are using one of screen lock type with secure lock settings(PIN, password, fingerprints, pattern, or direction lock), you have to perform your current screen lock before the selected app can be opened.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable and Use Edge Panels Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Edge panels is one of features in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that works by utilising the edge screen. When this feature is enabled, you can easily access your favourite apps, tasks, contacts, and other useful panels from the edge screen while the main screen is turned on.


How to enable the edge panels feature?
You can turn on this feature by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Edge screen and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Edge panels.
   
   
4. If the edge panels feature is off, tap the ON/OFF switch to the right to turn it on. The switch turns blue when it's enabled.
   
   
5. There are 9 of 12 default panels available(you may need to swipe the screen to the left or right to view all of them) that you can select to be displayed on the edge screen:
   
   • Apps edge panel: enable this panel so you can easily access your favourite apps from the edge screen.
   • Tasks edge panel: enable this panel so you can easily access specific app functions from the edge screen.
   • People edge panel: enable this panel so you can easily communicate, such as make a call, send text or email messages, with your favourite contacts from the edge screen.
   • Yahoo! news panel: enable this panel so you can easily view real-time news from Yahoo! webpage on the edge screen.
   • My Places panel: enable this panel so you can easily access specific function and app shortcuts useful in specific places from the edge screen.
   • Yahoo! finance panel: enable this panel so you can easily view information about your favourite stocks on the edge screen.
   • Yahoo! sports panel: enable this panel so you can easily view information about your favourite teams on the edge screen.
   • Quick tools panel: enable this panel so you can easily use your phone as ruler, compass, or torch.
   • Internet panel: enable this panel so you can go to your favourite webpages quickly from the edge screen.
   • S Planner panel: enable this panel so you can easily view your today's schedule from the edge screen.
   • Weather panel: enable this panel so you can easily view the weather information of your current location from the edge screen.
   • Music panel: enable this panel so you can easily play or control your playlist from the edge screen.
   

   FYI, you may need to configure some panels, such as people edge or tasks edge, before you can use it on the edge screen.

6. If needed, you can download more panels from Galaxy apps store by tapping Download and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
   
   
7. If needed, you can change the order of the enabled panels by using these steps:
   
   • Tap More and then select Reorder.
     
     
   • Drag one of the to the left or right to reorder the selected panels.
     
     

How to use the edge panels feature?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. While the main screen is turned on, drag the edge screen handle towards the center of the screen to open the edge screen panel.
   
   
2. Swipe the edge screen to the right or left to find the required panel. As the example, if you'd like to view the weather information, swipe the edge screen to the left or right until you find the weather panel.
   
   
3. Tap to quickly go to the edge panels menu.