Managing widgets
Samsung Galaxy Note8 on Android 9.0.0
Learn how to use modules, also known as widgets, to help you keep important information at the tips of your fingers. Widgets allow you to do things such as preview upcoming events, see recent emails, and have access to your favorite contacts. You can place apps on your home screen similar to how you place widgets to your home screen.
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From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty space.
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Tap Widgets.
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Select a widget category.
Note: Swipe to view more available widgets.
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Touch and hold the widget you'd like to add.
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Drag the widget to your desired location.
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Tap the Back icon.
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Drag the blue borders to a new size.
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Tap outside the widget to save your changes.
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To remove a widget, touch and hold the widget.
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Tap Remove from Home.
Note: Removing a widget from the Home screen doesn't uninstall it from your phone. You can uninstall apps and widgets through the Play Store app.
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You've completed the steps!
