How to use Circle to Search on your Android phone

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 series, it also revealed a number of new features in the Galaxy AI suite.

One of these new features is Circle to Search. It allows you to easily search anything on your screen with simple gestures. It’s like a mashup of Google Lens and Screenshot Search, and can be activated from almost any app, not just your web browser.

This partnership feature is sponsored by Google, so it’s not just limited to Galaxy S24 devices. In fact, Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro also got Circle to Search in his January Feature Drop update. It will also be included in more Android smartphones in the future.

If you have a supported Samsung or Google phone, here’s how to use Circle to Search.

How to enable circle search

Before you start using Circle to Search, you must first make sure the feature is enabled. For example, when setting up your Galaxy S24, if you press and hold the home button or navigation bar (depending on whether you use buttons or gesture navigation), you’ll see two options: “Google Assistant” or “Circle to Search.” You will be prompted to select.at that prompt[Circle to Search]Make sure it is selected and make it the default option.

If you’ve set up Google Assistant as a long-press shortcut for a button or bar, don’t worry. Settings can be changed manually.

step 1: Open setting On your mobile phone.

Step 2: Scroll down and select screen.

Step 3: Scroll down and select navigation bar.

Step 4: Please select a toggle Search by circle Please make sure it is in upon position.

If you have a Google Pixel 8, Circle to Search should be enabled by default. If not, make sure you are running the latest software.

How to search using circles

Circle to Search works just about anywhere, so you don’t even need to have a preferred web browser to use it. Access Circle to Search from anywhere, whether you’re browsing Facebook, Instagram, Threads, News apps, or more.

step 1: Please Confirm. subject The information you want to look up will be displayed on your mobile phone screen.

Step 2: Long press Click the home button or navigation bar to enable Circle to Search.

Step 3: A transparent, bluish overlay will appear on your screen with a Google search bar at the bottom.

Step 4: Tap, draw, or circle About what you want to find.

Step 5: Related text and image-based search results are displayed at the bottom.

Step 6: Not satisfied? Please select again or search for something else.

How to add to a search with Circle to Search

You can also add more context or ask for more specific details about your selection in Circle to Search. This is very useful if you want to know more about what you’re looking for, such as ticket prices for a venue.

step 1: [検索するサークル]After selecting and getting the result, Add to search input field.

Step 2: Typing or dictation The context you want to add.

How to end a search from a circle

Once the search is complete, you need to exit the Circle to Search overlay. It’s easy to do.

step 1: If you want to use button navigation, back button Return to the app.

Step 2: If you use swipe gesture navigation, simply swipe in from either side of the screen to return to the app.

Which mobile phones is Circle to Search available on?

As mentioned above, Circle to Search is currently available on Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8 smartphones. The complete list includes:

Circle to Search is expected to come to more Android smartphones in the future, but Google hasn’t officially announced which ones will come next. As we learn more, we will update this list accordingly.

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