Android 12: How to activate one-handed mode

With Android 12 on your smartphone, you can activate one-handed mode in just a few steps. We explain in detail how to do this and what options are available.

Android 12 – Enable one-handed mode

Android 12 brings with it some new features. The one-handed mode is especially handy for smartphones with large displays.

• To activate one-handed mode, open the Settings app on your Android smartphone.

• Select “System” in the settings and then “Gestures and movements”.

• On Android 12, you will find the option “One-handed mode” here. Slide the slider to the right to activate one-handed mode.

• To use one-handed mode, now swipe down from the bottom of the screen. All apps are now easily accessible with one hand.

More one-handed mode options

Normally, one-handed mode is activated by swiping down at the bottom of the screen.

• Alternatively, you can also activate a small switch instead of the swipe gesture on the right edge of the screen.
You can choose between 4, 8 and 12 seconds. If you do not want the one-handed mode to be automatically deactivated in case of inactivity, select the option “never”.

 

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