How to use updated notification settings in Samsung One UI 8
Samsung One UI 8 has updated notification settings on Galaxy devices, making it easier to manage app alerts, lock screen content, cover screen actions, and visual effects. This guide shows you how to set brief notifications, control lock screen content per app, launch apps from notifications on the cover screen, and enable Lighting effect.
Set apps to show as brief notifications
Step 1. Open Settings > Notifications.
Step 2. Tap App notifications and select the desired app.
Step 3. Tap Notification pop-up style.
Step 4. Choose Brief pop-up or Detailed pop-up to apply the style.
Show or hide content for lock screen notifications
For all apps:
Step 1. Open Settings > Notifications.
Step 2. Tap Hide content while locked.
Step 3. Select Show always or Hide when locked.
Per app control:
Step 1. Open Settings > Notifications.
Step 2. Tap App notifications and select the app.
Step 3. Tap Show or hide content when locked, then choose Show always or Hide when locked.
Launch apps from notifications on Galaxy Z Flip7 cover screen
Step 1. Open Settings > Advanced features > Labs.
Step 2. Turn on Apps allowed on cover screen.
Step 3. Tap to turn on Apps allowed on cover screen.
On the cover screen, tap the App launch icon at the top of a notification to open the app.
Enable Lighting effect for notifications
Step 1. Open Settings > Notifications > Notification pop-up style.
Step 2. Tap Add lighting effect.
Step 3. Select your preferred visual effect.
Notes:
- Some effects are limited if using Detailed pop-up style.
- Previous search terms like Edge or Edge lighting may no longer work.
- Device menus and screenshots may vary by model and software version.
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