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Judy Sanhz

How to set up and use the Now Bar on the Samsung Galaxy S25

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy S25 outdoors.

When you know how to set up and use the Now Bar on the Samsung Galaxy S25, you unlock a world where you can continue to control and view updates on certain apps without unlocking your phone — saving you valuable time, especially when you're in a hurry.

Thanks to the Now Bar, you can access features like music controls, live updates, modes, and routines. Samsung created the feature to give instant access to certain apps and tools, including Now Brief. But before you start using the feature on your Galaxy S25, ensure you have it enabled in your phone's settings.

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