A SAVVY gadget whiz has revealed a clever trick that all Samsung phone owners should know about.

It makes it much easier to use your Samsung, especially if you’ve got a big phone.

Struggling to use your Samsung phone properly? A tech expert has a tip for you

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Struggling to use your Samsung phone properly? A tech expert has a tip for youCredit: Samsung

Anyone with a Samsung will know that it can be difficult to get the notification panel to appear.

You have to swipe down from the very top of the device.

This can be a pain on a normal phone, but is especially difficult on larger models.

But a trick to instantly solved the issue was revealed by tech expert @taylortalkstech, who regularly reveals Samsung tips on his TikTok channel.

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It works by letting you swipe down from anywhere on the screen.

So you don’t have to reach for the very top of the device any more.

The video has racked up hundreds of likes from fans.

One Samsung owner wrote: “Oh my gosh thank you!”

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Another said: “I love all your tips!!! tysm.”

How to change Samsung notification panel gesture

First, unlock your Samsung phone.

Now going into the Settings then tap Home Screen.

Next scroll down until you find a setting called Swipe Down For Notification Panel.

Tap the toggle on the right to the on position.

Now when you’re on the Home Screen, you can swipe down from anywhere on the display.

This will pull down the notification panel.

Note that this will only work when you’re on the Home Screen – and not inside apps.

That means you can still scroll on TikTok with this feature active.

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If you decide you don’t like the change, you can toggle the feature off at any point.

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