Basic Operations 36
Open an App or Folder from the Lock Screen
■ On the lock screen, drag an app or folder icon up to unlock the screen and directly go to the app
or folder.
If you’ve set up a screen lock, you’ll be asked to provide your credentials first before your phone opens
the app or folder.
Tip: The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same ones on your Home screen’s launch bar. To change
the lock screen shortcuts, you’ll have to replace the apps or folders on the launch bar.
App Shortcuts
Starting from Android 7.1, touch and hold an app icon on a widget panel or the Apps screen to display a
menu that lets you quickly access common app functions.
Note: Not all apps support the app shortcuts feature.
1. Touch and hold an app icon, for example Clock.
2. From the displayed menu, tap the function you want to launch in the app.
Work with Two Apps at the Same Time
Use the split-screen view to display two running apps side by side.
Note: Some apps may not support this feature.
1. Open the first app you want to use, and then touch and hold .