Want to wake your Samsung phone’s screen without pressing the power button? The Double Tap to Wake feature in One UI lets you wake your device simply by tapping the screen twice. It’s a convenient and fast way to check notifications, the clock, or unlock your phone hands-free. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to enable Double Tap to Wake on Samsung phones, step by step.

1. What Is Double Tap to Wake?

Double Tap to Wake allows you to wake your Samsung screen with two quick taps instead of pressing the Power button. It reduces wear on physical buttons and makes it easier to check your phone on a desk or in a stand.

This feature works together with Lift to Wake and Always On Display (AOD) for smooth usability.

2. Check Your One UI Version

Most Samsung phones with One UI 2.5 or later include this feature. To check your version:

  1. Go to Settings → About phone → Software information.

  2. Find One UI version.

If you’re using an older version, update via:
Settings → Software update → Download and install.

3. Enable Double Tap to Wake in Settings

Once your phone is updated:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Go to Advanced features → Motions and gestures.

  3. Find Double tap to turn on screen.

  4. Toggle it ON.

✅ Done! Now, you can double-tap your screen anytime it’s off to wake up your Samsung phone instantly.

4. Enable Double Tap to Turn Off Screen (Optional)

Samsung also includes the reverse feature — turning off the screen with a double tap:

  1. Go to Settings → Advanced features → Motions and gestures.

  2. Toggle Double tap to turn off screen.

💡 Tip: You can double-tap on an empty area of the Home Screen or Lock Screen to turn it off.

5. Troubleshooting: Feature Not Working?

If Double Tap to Wake doesn’t respond:

  • Make sure Lift to wake or Always On Display isn’t interfering.

  • Check if Battery Saver Mode is on — it can disable gesture functions.

  • Remove thick screen protectors that reduce touch sensitivity.

  • Reboot your phone after enabling the feature.

If still not working, go to Settings → Display → Touch sensitivity and turn it ON for better screen recognition.

6. Combine with Always On Display for Best Experience

For smoother usability:

  1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display.

  2. Turn it on and set display mode to Tap to show.

  3. Combine with Double Tap to Wake for quick glance access.

Now, just two taps show time, notifications, and battery info instantly.

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