In this guide, we’ll show you how to hide the home button on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ and why you might want it. These instructions will help you both hide the softkeys and get rid of the home button on the always-on screen.
Whether you’re worried about screen burn-in or just want a cleaner look when watching videos, quickly removing home buttons is the easiest way. Not to mention that you’ll be able to enjoy the entire 6.2-inch screen.
The always-on display is the small area that stays on 24/7 even when you turn the display off. Notifications give you at-a-glance information such as time, notifications and more. Here you can get rid of the home button and hide the soft keys while doing other tasks and here is how to do it.
Having a 24/7 home button on the screen can cause a burn and you’ll see the home button here when you shouldn’t be seeing it. It never gets lost between always-on display and using your phone. You better not turn it off.
Galaxy S9 Always On Display Hide Home Button
- Pull down the notification bar and press the button
- find and select
- Scroll down and tap on
- in the election
From here, just select the content you want to see. Choose “clock only” and you will get rid of the home button. That way, you won’t have to worry about your flashy new Galaxy S9 getting burned. While you’re here, take a look at the auto-brightness options or set an AOD program for the best experience.
How to Hide Home Button on Galaxy S9 (or all buttons)
You can also have your phone automatically hide the home and navigation buttons when not in use. That way, you enjoy the full 5.8 or 6.2 inch screen you paid for. Then, whenever you need to use the home or back button, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and you’ll be fine. your buttons will return.
- Pull down the notification bar and press the button
- Tap on
- To choose
- choose
When you activate it, you will see a small white dot in the lower left corner of the screen. On the far left, as in our screenshot above. To hide your buttons on the screen, simply tap this dot twice. Not just the home button, but everything. Now you have a true full screen experience on the Galaxy S9.
Remember, swipe up from the bottom of the screen at any time and your buttons will come back temporarily. This mode automatically hides the softkeys. To make your buttons stay on the screen, simply swipe up and double-tap the dot again.
While you’re here, take a look at 35 other Galaxy S9 tips and tricks. Or watch our video below to fully customize your Galaxy S9 always-on display.
