How do I use Quick panel on the Galaxy Watch Active2?
Last Update date : Oct 30. 2020
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Quick panel allows you to view the Galaxy Watch Active2’s current status and configure settings. Swipe downwards from the top edge of the screen. Swipe on the touch bezel or swipe to the left or right on the screen to move to the next orprevious quick panel.
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Editing the quick setting icons- Adding a quick setting icon : Tap and hold a quick setting icon and tap the Plus sign icon , then select a feature you want to add on the quick panel.
The icon for the feature you select will be added on the quick panel.- Removing a quick setting icon : Tap and hold a quick setting icon you want to delete on the quick panel and tap the Minus sign icon .
The quick setting icon will be removed.
You can also edit the quick panel by tapping the Settings icon → Advanced → Edit quick settings.
Activating goodnight mode : Activate goodnight mode for sleeping.
On the quick panel, tap the Sleep Mode icon .
Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls.
Also, all notifications will be muted, except for alarms, and the screen will not turn on when notifications are received.
Also, the wake-up gesture feature and watch always on feature will be deactivated automatically.
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the Galaxy Watch Active2’s brightness as desired.
On the quick panel, tap the Brightness Setting icon and adjust the brightness by swiping on the touch bezel or tapping Plus or Minus .
The icon for the feature you select will be added on the quick panel.- Removing a quick setting icon : Tap and hold a quick setting icon you want to delete on the quick panel and tap the Minus sign icon .
The quick setting icon will be removed.
You can also edit the quick panel by tapping the Settings icon → Advanced → Edit quick settings.
Activating goodnight mode : Activate goodnight mode for sleeping.
On the quick panel, tap the Sleep Mode icon .
Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls.
Also, all notifications will be muted, except for alarms, and the screen will not turn on when notifications are received.
Also, the wake-up gesture feature and watch always on feature will be deactivated automatically.
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the Galaxy Watch Active2’s brightness as desired.
On the quick panel, tap the Brightness Setting icon and adjust the brightness by swiping on the touch bezel or tapping Plus or Minus .
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Opening the volume menu
On the quick panel, tap the Call icon and adjust the volume by swiping on the touch bezel or tapping on Plus or Minus.
Activating do not disturb mode
Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls.
Also, all notifications will be muted, except for alarms, and the screen will not turn on when notifications are received.
On the quick panel, tap the icon and select the do not disturb option you want.
The icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen.
Activating the watch always on feature
Set the screen to always display the time when the screen is turned off while you are wearing your Galaxy Watch Active2. On the quick panel, tap the Watch icon.
Please note that if you activate this feature, the battery will drain more quickly than normal.
On the quick panel, tap the Call icon and adjust the volume by swiping on the touch bezel or tapping on Plus or Minus.
Activating do not disturb mode
Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls.
Also, all notifications will be muted, except for alarms, and the screen will not turn on when notifications are received.
On the quick panel, tap the icon and select the do not disturb option you want.
The icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen.
Activating the watch always on feature
Set the screen to always display the time when the screen is turned off while you are wearing your Galaxy Watch Active2. On the quick panel, tap the Watch icon.
Please note that if you activate this feature, the battery will drain more quickly than normal.
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Activating theatre mode : Activate theatre mode for watching movies.
On the quick panel, tap the Theatre icon and select the theatre mode option you want.
The Theatre icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen. Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls. Also, all notifications will be muted, including alarms, and the screen will not turn on when notifications are received or when there is an alarm. The wake-up gesture feature and watch always on feature will be deactivated automatically.
Activating the flash feature
You can use the Galaxy Watch Active2’s screen as a flash.
On the quick panel, tap the Torch icon.
Tap the screen to adjust the flash brightness.
Activating power saving mode
Activate power saving mode to restrict some Galaxy Watch Active2 features and reduce the battery usage.
On the quick panel, tap the Battery icon.
Displays color on the screen as grey tones.
On the quick panel, tap the Theatre icon and select the theatre mode option you want.
The Theatre icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen. Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls. Also, all notifications will be muted, including alarms, and the screen will not turn on when notifications are received or when there is an alarm. The wake-up gesture feature and watch always on feature will be deactivated automatically.
Activating the flash feature
You can use the Galaxy Watch Active2’s screen as a flash.
On the quick panel, tap the Torch icon.
Tap the screen to adjust the flash brightness.
Activating power saving mode
Activate power saving mode to restrict some Galaxy Watch Active2 features and reduce the battery usage.
On the quick panel, tap the Battery icon.
Displays color on the screen as grey tones.
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Activating water lock mode: Activate water lock mode when you exercise in water.
On the quick panel, tap the Water Droplets icon .
The touchscreen, the wake-up gesture feature, and the watch always on feature will be deactivated automatically.
Press and hold the Home key until the circle disappears to turn off water lock mode.
Activating the flight mode
Activate the flight mode when you board an airplane. Activating this feature will restrict apps that require an network connection, but allow you to use other features as normal. On the quick panel, tap the Airplane icon. The Airplane icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connect to a Wi-Fi network manually or set the Wi-Fi network to connect automatically.
On the quick panel, tap Wi-Fi icon.
The Wi-Fi network will be connected or disconnected. The Wi-Fi network will be connected automatically when the Wi-Fi icon appears.
The Wi-Fi icon does not appear and the Wi-Fi network does not connect automatically when you use the Galaxy Watch Active2 without connecting to a mobile device.
On the quick panel, tap the Water Droplets icon .
The touchscreen, the wake-up gesture feature, and the watch always on feature will be deactivated automatically.
Press and hold the Home key until the circle disappears to turn off water lock mode.
Activating the flight mode
Activate the flight mode when you board an airplane. Activating this feature will restrict apps that require an network connection, but allow you to use other features as normal. On the quick panel, tap the Airplane icon. The Airplane icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connect to a Wi-Fi network manually or set the Wi-Fi network to connect automatically.
On the quick panel, tap Wi-Fi icon.
The Wi-Fi network will be connected or disconnected. The Wi-Fi network will be connected automatically when the Wi-Fi icon appears.
The Wi-Fi icon does not appear and the Wi-Fi network does not connect automatically when you use the Galaxy Watch Active2 without connecting to a mobile device.
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Connecting the Bluetooth headset
Connect the Bluetooth headset and you can to listen music and have a phone conversations through it.
On the quick panel, tap the Bluetooth icon .The Bluetooth feature is activated and the available Bluetooth headsets list will be searched. If the previously used Bluetooth is available, it will be connected automatically.
Activating the location information feature
Activate the location information to use GPS data and location data with certain apps.
On the quick panel, tap the Location icon .
Launching the Find My Phone app
Launch the Find My Phone app and find your mobile device when you misplace it.
On the quick panel, tap the Search icon .
The mobile device will emit sound and turn on the screen. Refer to Find My Phone for more information.
This feature is not displayed when you use the Galaxy Watch Active2 without connecting to a mobile device.
Connect the Bluetooth headset and you can to listen music and have a phone conversations through it.
On the quick panel, tap the Bluetooth icon .The Bluetooth feature is activated and the available Bluetooth headsets list will be searched. If the previously used Bluetooth is available, it will be connected automatically.
Activating the location information feature
Activate the location information to use GPS data and location data with certain apps.
On the quick panel, tap the Location icon .
Launching the Find My Phone app
Launch the Find My Phone app and find your mobile device when you misplace it.
On the quick panel, tap the Search icon .
The mobile device will emit sound and turn on the screen. Refer to Find My Phone for more information.
This feature is not displayed when you use the Galaxy Watch Active2 without connecting to a mobile device.
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Connecting to a mobile network
On the quick panel, tap Mobile Network icon. Your Galaxy Watch Active2 will be connected to the mobile network.
This feature is not displayed on the Bluetooth model.
Activating the NFC feature
On the quick panel, tap NFC icon .
The NFC feature can be used conveniently with the NFC antenna.
Activating the touch sensitivity feature
Activate the touch sensitivity feature to use the touchscreen while wearing gloves.
On the quick panel, tap Touch icon .
Depending on the type of gloves, the touchscreen might not recognise your touch and the feature may not activate.
On the quick panel, tap Mobile Network icon. Your Galaxy Watch Active2 will be connected to the mobile network.
This feature is not displayed on the Bluetooth model.
Activating the NFC feature
On the quick panel, tap NFC icon .
The NFC feature can be used conveniently with the NFC antenna.
Activating the touch sensitivity feature
Activate the touch sensitivity feature to use the touchscreen while wearing gloves.
On the quick panel, tap Touch icon .
Depending on the type of gloves, the touchscreen might not recognise your touch and the feature may not activate.
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