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Big phone, one hand
Reach the top of the screen, type and go back without a second hand.
In this order
- Reach the top of the screen with your thumb
Big screens are hard to use with one hand. One-handed mode pulls the whole screen down so the top is within reach.
One-handed mode, about 1 minute, on Samsung and Pixel - Type comfortably with one thumb
On a big phone the far keys are a stretch. The keyboard can shrink to one side so every key is within reach.
One-handed keyboard, about 1 minute, on Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi - Tap the back of your phone to take a screenshot
A double tap on the back of the phone can take a screenshot, turn on the torch or open an app, with no buttons.
Back tap, about 3 minutes, on Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi - Go back with a swipe your thumb can reach
Short swipes from the edge of the screen can go back, go home, take a screenshot or open an app, which is a big help on large phones.
One Hand Operation+, about 5 minutes, on Samsung - Keep your favourite apps one swipe away
A small handle on the edge of the screen opens a drawer of apps, app pairs, contacts and tools from anywhere.
Edge panels, about 3 minutes, on Samsung
Not every step exists on every phone. Each guide shows only the brands we have steps for, and Phonewell skips what your model doesn't have.