Learn how to use motions and gesture on your Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motion properly.
Direct call
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motion and gestures > Direct call, and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it.
- While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
Smart alert
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motions and gestures > Smart alert, and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it.
- If you have missed calls or new messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up.
Note: This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface.
Mute/Pause
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motions and gestures > Mute/Pause, and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it.
Covering screen with hand
- Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Turing device over
- Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Smart pause
- Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again.
Palm swipe to capture
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motion and gestures > Palm swipe to capture, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it.
- Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.
- The image is saved in Gallery > Apps icon > Album > Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others.
Note: It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
