Samsung Galaxy S4 gesture control is switched on
In General, the gesture control is already switched on - have you disabled it accidentally or intentionally, we will show you how you can cancel the setting.
- You're looking the "settings" App and navigate to "My device".
- Scroll down to "motions and Gestures" in the list appears, move then if necessary, the slider of the "Gestures" in the activated state, and select the same menu item by tapping on the text next to the Slider.
- Now you can add functions to toggle on and off, and each of them, in a demo mode to test, tap on its name.

Menu for gesture control
Quick Check: the latest news on the Display
The Quick Check allows you the most important information (missed calls, new messages, time and state of charge) at a glance retrieve - without having your phone in Hand.
- You place your device on a level surface. Has turned off the screen, simply hold your Hand flat on the screen or the built-in Sensor next to the speaker.
Air Call-Accept: calls by gesture to accept
You know the one: The hands are dirty and there is a call comes in. Then the function of "Air Call-Accept is" probably the best tip for you in the future with a simple gesture to accept the call.
- As soon as your phone is ringing, wave your Galaxy S4 with the flat of the Hand in the near distance from the Display. Tip: Make a slow and smooth movement, otherwise the Smartphone may not recognize the Call-Accept gesture. This is also true for all other Air functions.
For Screenshot, right to left wipe
Also Screenshots with a simple gesture control not to shoot, but only as long as you are within a running application.
- To do this, hold your Hand vertically on the right side of the Galaxy S4, and wipe evenly from right to left. The image is then saved under the "gallery" and "Screenshots".
Smart Pause use for Video playback
A smart solution has Samsung for playback of Videos come up. When this function is activated, the Galaxy recognizes the S4, if you look at the Display or not. As soon as you avert your gaze during playback, pause the Video look, it starts up again.
- To activate Smart Pause, you must navigate to the settings sub-menu on the "My device" and "Smart Screen". Then put the check in the "Smart Pause".
This guide was made with Android 4.3. created. In our picture gallery you will learn 20 useful tricks for dealing with the S4. You can use in addition to the gesture control Air View, and may or may not have a Problem with that, we will show you in this practical tip the best solutions.