How to use the cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
It might be small, but you can do quite a bit to customize the Z Flip’s cover screen. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
Part of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip’s appeal is what you can do with the phone halfway open in Flex Mode, like make a hands-free video call or take a selfie. But there’s also plenty you can do with the phone closed, thanks to that little 1.9-inch OLED on the front panel, aka the cover screen.
It may be small, but it’s a place where you can read notifications, check the weather, set a timer, and control your smart home — all without flipping the phone open. Plus, you can customize the display with an animated wallpaper or a photo of your own.
Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge The 1.9-inch cover screen lets you see info without flipping the phone open.
Here’s how to take control of the Z Flip’s cover screen...
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