Backlight & display: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Learn how to customize the display and adjust the backlight on the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.

 

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Backlight: Change brightness

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Display.
  4. If necessary, tap Automatic brightness to clear the Check box and turn off.
  5. Touch and drag the Brightness level Slider to the desired setting.

 

Backlight: Timeout

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Display.
  4. Tap Screen timeout.
  5. Select the desired time setting:
    • 15 seconds
    • 30 seconds
    • 1 minute
    • 2 minutes
    • 5 minutes
    • 10 minutes

 

Add widget or shortcut

  1. From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  2. Swipe right to find the desired app or widget.
  3. Touch and hold the app or widget until the Home screen appears.
  4. Slide the app or widget into place and release your finger.

 

Delete widget or shortcut

  1. Touch and hold a shortcut, widget, or folder on any Home screen.
  2. Drag the shortcut, widget, or folder to the Remove icon at the top of the screen.
  3. Release your finger.

 

Status Lights

The LED indicator will flash when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications.

 

Wallpaper: Home screen

  1. From any Home screen, touch and hold an empty spot.
  2. Tap Wallpapers.
  3. In the upper left corner, drop down the box and select Home screen.
  4. Tap the desired image and tap SET AS WALLPAPER.
  5. If the image is not showing:
    1. Tap Gallery or another available option.
    2. Tap the desired image.
    3. Tap Set Wallpaper.

 

Wallpaper: Lock screen

  1. From any Home screen, touch and hold an empty spot.
  2. Tap Wallpapers.
  3. In the upper left corner, drop down the box and select Lock screen.
  4. Tap the desired image and tap SET AS WALLPAPER.
  5. If the image is not showing:
    1. Tap Gallery or another available option.
    2. Tap the desired image.
    3. Tap Set Wallpaper.