The magnifier feature on your Samsung Galaxy phone can be useful when you need to zoom in on something on your screen. You can also use it to turn your Samsung Galaxy phone’s camera into a magnifying glass to decipher fine print or simply get a closer look at the world around you. In this guide, we will show you how to use the magnifier feature on your Samsung Galaxy phone to your advantage.
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How to Magnify Screen Content on Samsung Galaxy Phone
The Magnification Window is a useful accessibility feature that can help people who have difficulty seeing content on the screen. Instead of enlarging everything on your phone’s screen, this accessibility setting allows you to magnify a specific area of the screen.
Here’s how to enable and use the Magnification Window on your Samsung Galaxy phone:
1. Open the Settings app, tap on Accessibility, and select Vision enhancements.
2. Tap on Magnification and select Magnification shortcut in the following menu.
3. Enable the toggle at the top and select the action you want to use to access the Magnification Window.
4. Exit the Settings app and perform the gesture to access the Magnification Window.
5. Tap and hold the cursor in the bottom right corner of the window to drag it to your preferred location on the screen. You can also drag the window with two fingers.
6. Tap the gear-shaped icon to modify the window size and adjust the zoom level.
Once you are done using the Magnification Window, do the same gesture you used to turn it on or simply lock your phone. The Magnification Window will disappear either way.
How to Use Samsung Galaxy Phone as a Magnifying Glass
Having difficulty reading the tiny print on a pamphlet or the expiration date of a product? If so, there is no need to strain your eyes, as you can turn your Samsung Galaxy phone’s camera into a magnifier. Here’s how.
1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Accessibility > Vision enhancements.
2. Tap on Magnifier and then select Magnifier shortcut.
3. Enable the toggle at the top and specify how you want to access the magnifier.
Once you complete the above steps, you are all set to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as a magnifier. You can also adjust your view, change the lighting and color, and save photos of what you are magnifying. Here’s how to do it.
1. Perform the set gesture to access the magnifier.
2. Use the slider, plus and minus buttons, or pinch your fingers on the screen to increase or decrease the magnification. Tap the flashlight button if you are in a dark setting.
3. Tap the fliter icon (three overlapping circles) in the bottom right corner to adjust the brightness and contrast or apply various filters.
4. Once you have magnified your preferred object and adjusted the lighting, tap the shutter button to capture a photo of it. Tap the download icon to save the image to the gallery or the cross icon (X) to discard it.
While you can access the magnifier app on your Samsung Galaxy phone with a gesture, One UI also allows you to add its icon to your home screen for easier access. Here’s how to add it.
1. Long press on your home screen and tap on Widgets.
2. Scroll down to tap on Magnifier and select the Magnifier 1×1 widget. You can then move the icon to your preferred location on the home screen.
FAQs
1. What is the best free magnifier app for my Samsung phone?
There are several free magnifier apps available on the Play Store. Magnifier Plus with Flashlight is one such app that comes with several useful features, including the ability to recognize text and read it aloud.
2. Can I add the magnifier shortcut to the Quick Settings panel?
Unfortunately, One UI does not allow you to add a magnifier shortcut in the Quick Settings panel. So, you will have to use the gestures or add the magnifier icon to the home screen to access it on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
From Tiny to Terrific
Your Samsung Galaxy phone offers many features that are often overlooked, one of which is the magnifier. While this feature is primarily intended for senior citizens and those with poor eyesight, anyone can use it.
