How To Use Home Screen – Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Amarnath Natarajan
10 years ago
Categories: Gadgets
Tags: Android, Galaxy, Galaxy Tab 4, Homescreen, Samsung

Learn how to use Home Screen on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

1. Status Icons: Indicate the status of your tablet.
2. Time: Displays the current time.
3. Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen. Some widgets are found on the Home screen by default. AT&T AllAccess allows you to view and manage your AT&T data plan.
4. Home screen: The starting point for using your device. Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize your device to your needs.
5. App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common applications.
6. Current screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is being displayed.
7. Apps: Display the Apps screen.

Extended Home Screen

The Home screen consists of the Home panel plus additional panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.

Note: The center panel displays when you touch Home Key.

Note

This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tabs; including Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1.