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How to Add Edge Shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy A8+

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is often considered the affordable version of the Galaxy Note8. From the Infinity Display to the Super AMOLED display, this phone packs almost all the features of the Galaxy Note8 except for the Edge panel.

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The Edge Panel or Edge Shortcuts allow users to add contacts or apps to the edge of the phone so that they are easily accessible with a simple swipe and tap gesture. More importantly, this feature speeds up your tasks.

However, it turns out that these are still flagship features and are therefore reserved only for high-end Samsung phones. Luckily, there are capable third-party apps that allow you to add an edge panel and the process is simple.

The advantage of these apps is that they almost emulate the original Edge panel. So, without further ado, let's see how to add Edge shortcuts on your Samsung Galaxy A8+.

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1. S8 Note8 edge screen

The name pretty much tells the whole story of this app. Edge Screen S8 Note8 replicates the Edge panel on a T. This means you have the option to rearrange the panels. Moreover, you can also delete some of them.

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This app contains all the important panels like People, Apps, Weather, S Planner, etc. Setting up this app is easy and the app walks you pretty much through the setup.

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All you have to do is choose the screens through the Edge Screen option. Once done, you can add the important contacts through the People option. The Apps edge option supports adding frequently used apps. The app only allows eight apps at a time, which is more than enough if you ask me.

How to Add Edge Shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy A8+

However, if you want to add more than that, you will need to unlock advanced features. In other words, they are hidden behind a paywall.

The app works almost the same as the original. The only difference is that there is a small icon on the edge of the screen. You can either tap the icon to remove the Edge panel, or swipe in.

How to Add Edge Shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy A8+

When it comes to UI, the app has a nice interface. I particularly liked the interface of the People panel. The moment you tap a contact, the screen lights up in the color of the contact.

How to Add Edge Shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy A8+ Note :Since this is not a built-in feature, you will need to press the Home button to access the home screen from the edge panel.

Edge Screen S8 Note8 is free on the Play Store, with some in-app purchases. Additionally, you may encounter some advertisements if you are on the Settings page.

Download Edge Screen S8 Note8

2. Galaxy S8 Edge Edge Screen Style

Next on our list is Edge Screen Style Galaxy S8 Edge. Yes, that's the name of the app. It looks like the developers have inserted all the important keywords!

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It is a scaled down replica of the original Samsung panel with few customization options. For one thing, it only gives you two panels – People and Applications. Additionally, the number of contacts and apps you can add is also limited.

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However, what I liked the most about Edge Screen Style was its simple interface...it barely took a minute to set up. Once done, it worked like a charm.

How to Add Edge Shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy A8+

This app comes with an additional Edge screen handle that you can customize to your preference.

Download Edge Galaxy S8 Edge Screen Style

3. Change quickly

Swiftly Switch is a lightweight app with a variety of customization features. However, it is not like the above apps when it comes to looks. Instead of a rectangular panel, it sports a circular disc.

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When it comes to customization, it lets you add app shortcuts as well as your favorite contacts. But what makes this app different is that it lets you add a few quick actions such as a screenshot switch or the Wi-Fi toggle.

Download Swiftly Switch

Get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy A8+

This is how you can get Edge shortcuts on your Samsung Galaxy A8+. What makes these apps great is that they are easy to set up and get your work done in a jiffy. IMy favorite? Well I'm a Girl Edge Screen Style Galaxy S8 Edge.