By default, enable now bar in Samsung Galaxy devices. In this article, I’ll teach you how to customize Now Bar in Samsung Z Fold 7. This Latest now bar feature on Samsung Phone is helpful to quickly check the live notifications on lock screen, status bar, top of the notification panel, or AOD screen. You can customize Samsung’s Now Bar you preferred notifications like live match score, clock, weather, Digital wellbeing, etc. When use Now Bar in your Samsung Fold, you can access information from the lock screen without unlocking your phone.
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How to Enable Now Bar in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: See Live Notifications
Make sure to activate now bar to your Samsung device to view live notifications on the lock screen or status bar.
Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice from the top and tap the Settings gear icon.
Step 2: Scroll down until the Lock screen and AOD and tap on it.
Different Lock screen settings available here.
Step 3: Tap on Now bar.
Step 4: Tap the View more to see the supported functions.
You can see different activities like Sports from Google (Live Score on Now Bar), Media player, Maps, Samsung Health, Samsung notes, SmartThings, Clock, Interpreter, etc.
Latest One UI 8 Now Bar settings added two new functions called Current Mode and Do not disturb.
Step 5: Toggle on/off the function you want to view notifications on lock screen without unlock your Samsung phone.
Step 6: You can see the live notifications on the bottom middle of the screen, quick settings panel, or AOD. Tap on it to expand the function. Swipe up to view the next feature.
Enable Now Bar on Always On Display Samsung Z Fold 7
In the AOD Now Bar, you need to tap two times to play or pause any function that available on your Samsung AOS screen. You can enable Now bar on AOD screen using below settings.
Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always on Display > Toggle on Show Now Bar
Enable Now Brief in Samsung Z Fold 7
Now brief feature is helpful to get a personalized briefing with suggested content and actions that change thought the day.
Settings > Lock Screen and AOD > Now Bar > Toggle On/Off Now Brief
You can select the type of content show in your Samsung now brief.
Easy to customize now bar on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and other latest One UI 8 devices. Do you like this new feature? Please, thought your comment in the below comment box.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the Now Bar?
The Now Bar is a pill-shaped info strip that appears on your Samsung’s lock screen or Always-On Display (AOD) during live activities like live match score, music playback, stopwatch, or navigation. It also integrates with the new Now Brief on Galaxy AI for the latest updates like next events, any reminder, etc.
How do I turn Now Bar on Samsung Z Fold 7?
To enable Now Bar on Galaxy Z fold 7, Go to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Now bar. Tap View more to turn on live notifications for feature like Sports from Google, Media player, Timer, Samsung Health, Maps, etc.
Why isn’t the Now Bar showing up?
It only appears when a supported function is live on your Samsung phone like as live match playing, music playing, stopwatch running, Map activate). Ensure to turn on lock screen notifications, and the relevant apps have allow the notifications.
Does it work on AOD on Samsung Z Fold 7?
Yes. This Now Bar shows on both the lock screen and Always On Display. You can even double‑tap the media controls directly without unlocking your phone. You can show/hide Now bar on AOD using this: Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always On Display > Toggle Off Show Now Bar.
Which apps support the Now Bar?
List of apps supported Now Bar: Sports from Google (Cricket, Football, Basketball, American football, Baseball), Media players (Spotify, Samsung Music), Google Maps, Samsung Health, Interpreter, Clock (Stopwatch, Timer), Voice recorder, Samsung Notes, Emergency sharing, and Smarthings.
How do I customize which apps show up in Samsung Now Bar?
You can see the list of live notifications by going to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Now bar > View more > toggle on the each app to appear on lock screen/AOD. Make sure to app is live e.g. playing music or live match playing. It will then show up in the Now Bar when active any app.
Can I disable the Now Bar on AOD?
Yes! Go to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Always On Display, then toggle Show Now bar off. It will be removed from AOD, though your chosen apps can still run in the background.