Galaxy S21 5GAdding a new mode or routine

Your phone can default to certain settings for different moments of your life—like when you're driving or working—or you can set up your own custom "if/then" actions that trigger at various moments.

Your phone can default to certain settings for different moments of your life—like when you're driving or working—or you can set up your own custom "if/then" actions that trigger at various moments.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Settings app, tap Modes and Routines.
  1. 1 - From the Settings app, tap Modes and Routines.
  2. 2 - Scroll to Add mode.
  3. 3 - Tap Add mode.
  4. 4 - Choose a name, color, and icon for your mode.
  5. 5 - Tap Done.
  6. 6 - Scroll to view more options for your mode.
  7. 7 - Tap Stay focused.
  8. 8 - Tap Restrict app usage.
  9. 9 - Choose apps to allow.
    • Remarque : Any apps you do not choose will be unusable while the mode is active. Any notifications received for these apps will be shown after the mode is disabled.
  10. 10 - Tap Done.
  11. 11 - Tap Done again.
    • Remarque : You can also set Do Not Disturb preferences for your mode.
  12. 12 - Tap Other actions.
  13. 13 - Select an action to take when your mode is active.
    • Remarque : For this tutorial we're choosing to activate Dark Mode. You can also have your mode change sound, activate Power Saving, open an app, or play music.
  14. 14 - Tap Done.
  15. 15 - Tap Done again.
  16. 16 - Tap Home screen.
    • Remarque : You can set a temporary Home or Lock screen background while your mode is active. When the mode is disabled, your wallpapers will return to normal.
  17. 17 - Select a wallpaper.
  18. 18 - Tap Done.
  19. 19 - Scroll to Turn on.
  20. 20 - Tap Turn on.
  21. 21 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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