How To Use Motions And Gesture – Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Learn how to use motions and gesture on your Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motion properly.

Direct call

• On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motion and gestures > Direct call, and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it.
• While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.

Smart alert

• On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motions and gestures > Smart alert, and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it.
• If you have missed calls or new messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up.

Note: This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface.

Mute/Pause

• On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motions and gestures > Mute/Pause, and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it.

Covering screen with hand

• Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.

Turing device over

• Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.

Smart pause

• Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again.

Palm swipe to capture

• On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motion and gestures > Palm swipe to capture, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it.
• Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.
• The image is saved in Gallery > Apps icon > Album > Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others.

Note: It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.