How to use Now bar and Now brief features on the Samsung Galaxy S25
The Now bar feature on the Galaxy S25 running One UI 7 allows you to display information such as live notifications, music, or modes and routines on the lock screen. The Now brief feature provides a personalised briefing of selected content that updates throughout the day. Follow the instructions below to enable and customise the Now bar and Now brief features.
Note: Apps supported on Now bar may vary by software version, device model, region, etc.
The Now bar can be customised to display live notifications, music, and modes and routines on the lock screen.
With the Now bar you can control certain applications that are running on your device, such as Music, Timer, or Stopwatch, from the lock screen.
You can receive a personalised briefing of specific content that updates throughout the day in brief cards.
How to personalise content to include in Now brief
Note: Brief contents and images may vary by device model, software version, country/region, etc.
How to access Now brief
In addition to the Now brief notifications that appear on the lock screen via the Now bar, you can also open Now brief from the Now brief widget on the home screen or through the Edge panel.
- Access from the Edge panel
- Access from the Now brief widget
Now brief is active between the user's wake-up time (default 6am if no sleep information is registered) and bedtime (default 9pm if no sleep information is registered), but the timing of Now brief notifications can vary depending on various factors. Here is an example of one of the many features available on Now brief:
In addition, Now brief automatically provides personalised information based on the user’s lifestyle, including the following:
- Health: Shows sleep patterns and energy levels.
- Wallet: Reminders of important expiration dates for items like flight tickets, train tickets, event tickets, and coupons.
- Events and tasks: Personalised reminders of upcoming schedules, missed calls, etc.
Notes:
- Some features or functions of Now brief may vary depending on the user’s behavior, device information, country/region, software version, and other factors.
- The time and cycle may vary for each Brief card.
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