How to Change the Settings View Type on a Samsung Galaxy Device
Open Settings., Tap the overflow action icon., Change to the view you want.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Settings.
Go to the apps drawer of your device and look for the gear icon.
Tap it to open the Settings menu. -
Step 2: Tap the overflow action icon.
This is the vertical three-dotted icon at the top right corner.
It will drop down a menu.
If you don't see this button, press the Menu button on your device while in the Settings menu. , Tap the option you would like and the Settings menu will be rearranged accordingly:"List" view will list all of the Settings options in a row, with each section coming after the next. "Grid" view will create icons for each Settings option, much like your App drawer. "Tab" view will break each section of the Settings menu into separate tabs, which you can select along the top of the screen. -
Step 3: Change to the view you want.
Detailed Guide
Go to the apps drawer of your device and look for the gear icon.
Tap it to open the Settings menu.
This is the vertical three-dotted icon at the top right corner.
It will drop down a menu.
If you don't see this button, press the Menu button on your device while in the Settings menu. , Tap the option you would like and the Settings menu will be rearranged accordingly:"List" view will list all of the Settings options in a row, with each section coming after the next. "Grid" view will create icons for each Settings option, much like your App drawer. "Tab" view will break each section of the Settings menu into separate tabs, which you can select along the top of the screen.
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