Change the Settings View Type on Samsung Galaxy S5

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Change Samsung Galaxy S5's Settings View to List-Type

Change Samsung Galaxy S5's Settings View to Tab-Type

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By default, Samsung Galaxy S5's settings view is on a modified tab-view. All setting options are grouped per tab depending on their functions and can be browsed vertically. There is an option to switch from a tab-view to a list-view. Depending on your preference, you can switch between view types easily, by going to the Settings on your device.

To change the Setting's default tab-view to a list-type on Samsung Galaxy S5, follow these procedures:

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   Go to your Samsung Galaxy S5's Home screen

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   Press the Home button once or tap on the Back key a few times until you get to the Home screen.

   

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   Once you are on the Home screen, tap on the Apps icon located on the lower part of the phone's screen

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   The Apps icon will take you to the application folder where you can view all of your phone's installed applications.

   

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   Once you are in the Application folder, scroll down until you get to the Settings

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   Tap on the Settings icon to open your phone's settings.

   

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4. 4
   Once you are on Settings, tap Additional options on the upper-right part of the Settings page.

   

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   From the Additional options shown, tap on List view to change the Settings view into a list-type.

   

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   Settings view is now on a list

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   Scroll down the list to see available options. You have successfully switched your Samsung Galaxy S5's settings view to list-type.

   

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If your Settings is on a list view and you want to switch to tab-view, follow these procedures:

1. 1
   Go to your Samsung Galaxy S5's Home screen

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   Press the Home button once or tap on the Back key a few times until you get to the Home screen.

   

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   Once you are on the Home screen, tap on the Apps icon located on the lower part of the phone's screen

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   The Apps icon will take you to the application folder where you can view all of your phone's installed applications.

   

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3. 3
   Once you are in the Application folder, scroll down until you get to the Settings

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   Tap on the Settings icon to open your phone's settings.

   

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4. 4
   Once you are on Settings, tap Additional options on the upper-right part of the Settings page.

   

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   From the Additional options shown, tap on Tab view to change the Settings view into a tab-type.

   

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   Settings view is now back on tabs

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   You have successfully switched your Samsung Galaxy S5's settings view to tab-type.

   

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