How to Use Edge Lighting in Samsung Galaxy Phones
Samsung Galaxy phones have manyhidden featuresand one of them is Edge Lighting. When Edge Lighting is enabled, the borders of your phone’s screen will light up when you receive a new notification. This helps notify the user about a new notification without needing to pick it up and check it. You can customize the Edge Lighting in such a way that you will quickly know which app or contact is sending the notification Let’s check how to setup and use Edge Lighting on Samsung Galaxy phones.
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How to Enable Edge Lighting on Samsung Phones
Follow these steps to enable Edge Lighting on Samsung Galaxy phones:
1.OpenSettingson your Samsung Galaxy phone.
2. Go toNotificationsfollowed byNotification pop-up style.
- SelectBrief style. This is necessary as Edge Lighting doesn’t work in a Detailed notification style. That’s it. The Edge Lighting feature is now enabled on your Samsung Galaxy phone. you may customize its style according to apps and keywords.
Tip:If for some reason Edge Lighting doesn’t work, learn how tofix Edge Lighting on Samsung phones.
Customize Edge Lighting Effects and Color
You can change the Edge lighting style, color, transparency, width, and duration.
1.Go toSettings > Notifications > Notification pop-up style.
2.Tap onEdge lighting style. Under the Effect tab, select the Edge lighting style. you’re able to choose from a wide variety of styles like glitter, heart, fireworks, etc. A preview of the selected style will show up.
3.Next, tap on theColortab. By default, auto color is selected, which will show the color of the app icon. But if you want to choose your favorite color, tap on Color option and select the preferred color from the list. Or, tap on the Color palette icon at the end of the list to choose from color swatches or spectrum. you may even add a hex code manually.
4.Tap onAdvancedto change the Edge Lighting’s transparency, size, or duration using the available sliders. To save the changes, tap onDone.
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Use Edge Lighting Only for Selected Apps
By default, if you select the Brief notification style, Edge Lighting is enabled for all apps on your phone. But if you prefer using the Detailed notification style for some apps, you may disable Edge lighting for those apps and keep it enabled only for specific apps. That way you can enjoy the benefits of both styles.
1.OpenSettings > Notifications > Notification pop-up style.
2.Tap onApps to show as brief. Turn off the toggle next toAll apps.
3.Then, enable the toggle next to the apps that should send a brief notification style and use the Edge Lighting effect.
Tip:Learn how touse notification reminders on Samsung.
Change Notification Pop-up Color Based on Keywords
What’s even more exciting is that you can customize and set the brief notification pop-up’s color according to keywords. Let’s say you have a contact called Manan. You need to add the keyword Manan and choose a color for it. Whenever you receive a notification from the selected contact, the pop-up notification at the top of the screen will light up in the chosen color.
To add keywords, follow these steps:
1. InSettings > Notifications > Notification pop-up style,selectColour by keyword.
Enter the keyword in the text field. It can be the contact name or any word in the notification. However, make sure to enter it in the exact same way as it’s case-sensitive (capital and small letters should be written in the same manner). Then, press the+ (add) iconto add the keyword.
Once added, tap on thecoloricon next to your keyword and select the preferred color.
4.At any time, if you want to remove the keyword, tap on the(-) iconnext to the keyword.
Note:The brief notification style must be enabled for the app, otherwise, keywords specific to that app will not work.
Use Edge Lighting on the Lock Screen
Edge Lighting works both when the screen is on or off i.e., on the lock screen. To ensure Edge Lighting works on the lock screen as well, go toSettings > Notifications > Notification pop-up styleand enable the toggle next toShow even while the screen is off.
Tip:Learn how toview old notifications on Samsung Galaxy phones.
How to Turn off Edge Lighting
If you only want to see a brief notification pop-up without the borders of your phone lighting up, you can disable Edge Lighting only.
For that, visitSettings > Notifications > Notification pop-up styleand tap onEdge lighting style. SelectNoneunder the Effect tab and press theDonebutton.
Bonus: Add Extra Effects to Edge Lighting Using GoodLock
you may further boost the capabilities of Edge Lighting using the Edge Lighting+ GoodLock module. As a reminder, theGoodLock appis exclusive to Samsung Galaxy phones that lets you enhance and customize the existing features of your phone. You cancustomize your phone’s themes,keyboard, lock screen,navigation bar, home screen, and much more using the GoodLock app.
Note:GoodLock works on select Samsung phones only. Learn how touse it on non-supported phones.
Use these steps to modify Edge Lighting using GoodLock on Samsung Galaxy phones:
1.Install and open theGoodLock appfrom the Samsung Galaxy store on your phone.
2.Tap on theDownloadicon next to the Edge Lighting+ module to install it.
3.Once installed, tap on it to open it in the GoodLock app.
4.Enable the toggle next toOffto activate the module.
Tap onSet Custom Styleand choose an effect from the list. Tap on the+button to view other available effects.
Similarly, tap onColororAdvancedtabs to change the effect color, direction, size, amount, etc. You can use these new effects for specific keywords as well. Add the keywords by tapping onStyle by keyword.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Samsung Galaxy phones have the flash notification feature?
Yes. you’re able to enable it from Settings > Accessibility > Advanced settings > Flash notification. Enable the toggle next to Camera Flash notification.
Can you use Edge Lighting on non-Samsung phones?
Yes, you can do it via third-party apps. Check our guide touse Edge Lighting on other Android phones.
Use Samsung Phone Like a Pro
That’s how you can use and customize Edge lighting on Samsung Galaxy phones. Before you go, know how touse the Edge panel on Samsung. Also, know how touse the Smart Select feature.
Mehvish Mushtaqis a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she’s always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She’s been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. You can also find her work onMake Tech Easier,Guiding Tech, andNerds Chalk
