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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Motions and Gestures

2026-10-10 21:16:21.134

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Motions and Gestures

Adjust motion and gesture settings to improve how you use your Galaxy A16 5G. Customize for gestures, quicker shortcuts, and increased overall efficiency.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Advanced features
    Motions and gestures
    .
  3. Tap any of the following switch(es)to turn on or off:
    • Lift to wake
      : Turns the screen on when you pick up your phone.
    • Double tap to turn on screen
      : Turns the screen on when you tap the screen twice.
    • Double tap to turn off screen
      : Double tap an empty space on the Home or Lock screen.
    • Alert when phone picked up
      : Phone vibrates when you pick it up after missing a call or receiving a message.
    • Mute with gestures
      : Place your hand on the screen while the screen is on to mute calls and alarms.
    • Palm swipe to capture
      : The screen is captured by swiping the edge of your hand across more than half the screen.