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Samsung Galaxy S7 - Hardware Key Actions

Rob

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    Most of the hardware key functionality is obvious on the Galaxy S7 but a couple you'll want to keep in mind:
    • Tap and hold the Multi-Task Button to launch the split screen view.
    • Tap and hold the Back Button to access additional options for the current screen
    In their entirety:
    • Power Button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
    • Power Button: Press to turn on or lock the screen.
    • Multi-Task Button: Tap to open the list of recent apps.
    • Multi-Task Button: Tap and hold to launch the split screen view.
    • Home Button: Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
    • Home Button: Press to return to the Home screen.
    • Home Button: Press and hold to launch Google.
    • Back Button: Tap to return to the previous screen.
    • Back Button: Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen.
    • Volume Buttons: Press to adjust the device volume.
    From the manual directly:

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