Android Samsung One UI Shortcuts
Android Samsung One UI keyboard shortcuts with key combinations, actions, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to find shortcuts for the platform shown. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
Android
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung DeX (Desktop Mode) | Connect to monitor or Quick Settings → DeX tile | Transforms the Galaxy into a desktop with windowed apps on an external display |
| S Pen Air Actions | S Pen button (hold + gesture) | On Galaxy Note/S Ultra: the S Pen button + swipe gestures control camera, media, presentations, and more |
| Bixby Voice | Hold Side Key (if Bixby is configured) | On Galaxy devices, the Side key can open Bixby — configure in Settings > Advanced Features > Side Key |
| Edge Panel | Swipe from Edge Panel Handle | The handle on the right edge slides out to show app shortcuts, contacts, or Smart Select tools |
| Smart Select | Edge Panel → Smart Select | Draw around any screen area to capture it, extract text, or create an animated GIF |
| One-Handed Mode | Swipe Down on Gesture Bar | Swipe down on the home bar to shrink the display for one-handed use |
| Quick Launch Camera | Power (×2 quickly) | Double press the Power/Side button to instantly launch the Camera app |
| Screen Off Memo | Remove S Pen → Write on dark screen | Remove the S Pen and write directly on the turned-off screen to capture a quick note |
| Bixby Routines | Settings > Modes and Routines | Automate actions based on triggers like time, location, or app — Samsung's version of automation routines |
| DeX Keyboard Shortcut | Ctrl + Alt + 1-5 | In Samsung DeX with a Bluetooth keyboard: switch between open app windows using Ctrl+Alt+number |