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How to turn on one-handed mode on Android

On a Pixel, go to Settings > System > Gestures > One-handed mode and turn it on. Then swipe down near the bottom edge, and the screen drops within reach.

How to do it

  1. On a Pixel, open Settings > System > Gestures > One-handed mode and turn it on.

  2. Swipe down near the bottom edge of the screen. The page shifts down.

  3. Tap the upper area, or swipe up, to restore it.

  4. On a Samsung phone, look in Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode. If neither path exists, search Settings for One-handed mode.

This moves the screen. It does not shrink the keyboard. Gboard has its own one-handed layout inside the keyboard settings if that is what you wanted.

Questions people ask

Where is one-handed mode on Samsung?

Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode.

Does it shrink the keyboard?

No. Gboard has its own one-handed layout in its settings.

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