About the updated Edge Panel and accessing the Smart select feature

Last Update date : Apr 05. 2026

On Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1.1 or later, Smart select is now integrated into the Apps panel within the Edge panel. You can access it by opening the Edge panel and selecting it directly.

This update simplifies access and removes the separate Smart select panel.

Galaxy Fold screen with the Edge panel open.

How to Access Smart Select and Edit the Apps Panel

Home screen. Home screen.

Step 1. Swipe left from the top-right edge of the screen to open the Edge panel.

* You can activate the Edge panels in Settings > Display.

Edge panels menu opened. Edge panels menu opened.

Step 2. Tap the Settings icon (appears briefly after opening).

* The settings icon appears for 3 seconds after you open the Edge panel, then disappears.

Options in Edge panel. Options in Edge panel.

Step 3. Select Edit under the Apps panel.
Locate and use Smart select from the Apps panel.

Key Changes in One UI 6.1.1

  • Smart select is no longer a separate panel.
  • It is now pinned inside the Apps panel for easier access.
  • The interface is simplified for quicker navigation.
Edge panel before One UI 6.1.1 Edge panel before One UI 6.1.1

One UI 6.1.0 and previous versions

Edge panel after One UI 6.1.1 Edge panel after One UI 6.1.1

One UI 6.1.1 and later versions

How to Create GIFs Using Smart Select

Note: To use this feature, ensure your phone is updated to One UI 6.1.1 or later. Then, update the Galaxy Store and install the latest version of the Samsung Capture app (v5.8.64.4 or v5.8.61.4 for Tab S10) from the Galaxy Store.

How to create GIFs

Edge panels menu opened Edge panels menu opened

Step 1. Open the Edge panel > Run Smart select.

Smart select features Smart select features

Step 2. Select the area you want to create a GIF from > Tap Create GIF.

GIF creator Record button GIF creator Record button

Step 3. Tap Record.

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