Tutorial Here’s how to master navigation gestures on Android
From Android 10, Google offers navigation by gestures in parallel with traditional virtual buttons. If you have never had the curiosity to take a look, it’s time to discover what this option is hiding, which can greatly improve your daily experience.
Most of the time, Android lets you choose between the two systems when the smartphone starts first : navigation by gestures, or by buttons. Out of habit You may have kept the recent recent, return and applications buttons. It is not a mistake in itself, but The gestures offer more fluid and immersive navigation. A little adaptation time is necessary, but once the gestures have been mastered, Difficult to go back! Here’s how to try the experience without further delay.
Activate gesture navigation
First, make sure that gesture navigation is well activated. Meet in Settings> System> Gestures> System navigationthen select Gestural navigation. According to the brand of your phone (Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, etc.), The path can vary slightlybut the option is present on all recent models.
Essential gestures to know
Back
Slide your finger from the left or straight edge of the screen to the center to go back. This gesture works in the majority of applications. Beware, however, to apps that use lateral menus (like Gmail): it may be necessary to Make a longer or slower gesture.
Welcome
To return to the home screen, Slide your finger from the bottom of the screen up, in a straight line. This gesture is fast and works from any application.
Recent applications
Drag your finger from the bottom to the top, then hold it briefly in the center of the screen before releaseing. You will then see your applications open, ready to be consulted or closed.
Other useful gestures
- Change application quickly: Slide your finger horizontally along the lower bar to go to the previous app.
- Open Google Assistant: On some smartphones, make a diagonal sliding from a lower corner of the screen. Otherwise, use the power button by pressing it.
Some tips for adapting well
- Take your time: It is normal to make mistakes at the start. Do not discourage yourself and avoid going back to the buttons from the first false gesture.
- Personalize the visual indices: A small bar can appear at the bottom to guide you. You can keep it or deactivate it in the settings if it bothers you.
- Test an adapted launcher: Launchers like Nova Launcher or Action Launcher are compatible with gestural navigation and offer many personalization options.