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How to add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen?

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Galaxy Note 4 now hides widgets in the app drawer

You may be surprised that there are NO widgets in Galaxy Note 4 app drawer when you trying to add widgets to the home screen.

Where are the widgets on Galaxy Note 4?  

Is widget disabled on Galaxy Note 4?

In Galaxy Note 4, the widgets, by default, is hidden in app drawer. In other words, when you tap all apps button (16 dots) to enter app drawer. No widgets are listed. There is no widget tab as that in Note 3.

But widgets are still fully functional and you can easily add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen in a new (probably more simple) way.

Don’t be panic. This guide will help you.

How to add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen?

You may follow these steps to add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen.

Step 1: enter home screen editing mode.

There are at least 3 different ways to enter home screen editing mode. You need know only of them. The outcome is identical. So, try the one with which you are comfortable.

  1. Touch and hold the recent apps button (left to home button)  when you are on any of home screen pages.  This essentially turn this recent apps button into hardware menu button.
  2. Touch and hold any empty area in any pages of home screen.
  3. Pinch the home screen page (as shown below).

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Step 2:  select widget.

Once in home screen editing mode, you can find 3 button in the bottom of the screen.

Tap Widgets to enter widget list page as shown below.

In the bottom of widget list page, the number of such pages is indicated by the dots. You can flick left or right to other pages. You can also tap the dot to navigate to any specific page.

Different widgets from same app are now organized together. If there are more than 3 variants of widget for the app, you will notice the play (“>”) symbol. Tap the symbol to see more.

To add an widget to Galaxy Note 4 home screen, tap and hold the widget. You are then directed to Galaxy Note 4 home screen.

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Step 3: position the widget

The suggested drop location for the widget is highlighted.

You can navigate to other home screen pages by holding the widget to the left or right edge of current page.

If there is not enough space for the widget, some apps will be pushed to next page of home screen.

If you suddenly change your mind to cancel the operation (not adding this widget), you can drop the widget to the remove button on the top of the screen as shown above.

Step 4: Enjoy your widget.

Once  the widget is positioned. It is done. Some widgets may need additional configuration or customization.

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How to delete widgets on Galaxy Note 4 home screen?

If you don’t need the widget, you can remove it from the home screen just like apps.

Tap and hold the widget as shown above. Then drop the widget to the dustbin (remove) in the top of the screen.

This will remove the widget from home screen. The widget is NOT uninstalled. You can still add the widget to the home screen later if you need them again.

How to re-size widgets on Galaxy Note 4 home screen?

Some widgets are re-sizable. Since Android  3.1, re-sizable widgets are supported. Of course, it is up to the developer to decide whether the widget is fixed-size or re-sizable.

If the widget is re-sizable, you can tap and hold it, then release. The yellow boarder with re-sizing handler will be shown (see below).

In this example, Google Now widget has a default size of 4×4 (full page). You can adjust the size to 4×3 , 4×2 or 4×1.

But if you want to make it 4×2, the boarder will show as red color. This means you cannot change the size in this direction.

All these are determined by the developer, not by Galaxy Note 4.

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Can you add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen now?

If you have any problems to add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen or have questions on manage widgets on Galaxy Note 4 home screen, please let us know them in the comment box below. We will try to help you find a solution.

More how-to guides , tips and tricks for using Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are available at Galaxy Note 4 how-to guides page.


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  1. Umer omer says

    November 1, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    You are great
    Thanks a lot

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    June 24, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    I am currently using a video widget which I found in the widget menu and I put a video on there and now cannot replace the video. When I remove it and go back to the video widget it just has the same video up there

    Reply
  3. Girlmk says

    June 8, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    I can’t set widget for direct call on my samsung galaxy note 4 and i hav this problem few days… it works beefore. Can you help me pls

    Reply
    • Simon says

      June 9, 2016 at 12:07 am

      Can you find the widget? There are 3 widgets under contacts. You need choose direct dial.


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  4. Ray Warren says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    Hi and sorry for my ignorance (in advance) . On my Samsung S3 , now lost , there was a nice weather widget but the Note 4 is such A BORING , STUPID widget . Are there decent ones which you have explained . Only just got the phone This PM , no FM radio and no Widgets , why do they make things so awkward for “Dummies” like me ?

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    • Simon says

      November 14, 2015 at 2:43 am

      There are no FM radio in most expensive Android phones. Ironically, most budget phones do have,

      For widget, Galaxy Note 4 definitely has widgets. Can you follow the guide to add any of them?

      There are 2 weather widgets in Note 4. They are very basic. You can always get others from Play store.


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  5. john mounce says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:37 am

    I have been trying to put the weather widget on my note 4 for 2 days. Your method does not work. Would be nice if it did. I am finding out this phone has more glitches and problems than any other phone I have had. IDEA..how about an update to fix all the crap that is wrong with phones before trying to make them better. Your just coming up with more exspensive crap.

    Reply
    • Simon says

      November 2, 2015 at 10:06 am

      This is a community for owners to help owners. If you need technical support , you can visit local service center.

      What problem do you have to add the weather widget? The procedure is identical to that for all other widgets.


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  6. Debbie Nappo says

    October 23, 2015 at 4:54 am

    I was using the clock/date widget that changes colors and fonts. My daughter changed the color to blue now I can’t get it to work to change anything? If you touched it it would open to change stuff ! Now it don’t open? Tryed removing but still don’t work.

    Reply
    • Simon says

      October 23, 2015 at 5:06 am

      Is it a third party widget?


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  7. Sam says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Hi,
    How do I move the apps, messages, contacts and phone icons to the bottom of the screen where it should be by default? I somehow managed to move them to the right side of the screen lined on top of each other and playing with home screen settings doesn’t help.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Simon says

      September 29, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Tap and hold then move to the favorite tray.


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  8. Margi says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:53 am

    THANK YOU
    do you know of a widget that will show my favorite apps. I found one but it was only for contacts even tho I have another for my fav contacts?

    Reply
    • Simon says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:41 am

      There is already the favorite tray (bottom of the screen ) in home screen. You can put up to 4 apps there. The fifth is for app drawer.

      Did I misunderstand your question?


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  9. Tammy Lawson says

    June 19, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    I am trying to add a countdown widget to my home screen. I go through all the steps but it doesn’t show up. What is wrong?

    Reply
    • Simon says

      June 20, 2015 at 12:58 am

      Can you find the widget after tapping widgets in home screen?


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  10. Pam T says

    April 16, 2015 at 12:27 am

    Excellent tips/clear instructions. Everything I tried using your method worked on Note 4. Thanks.

    Reply
  11. Chryl JerseyGurl Sage says

    March 18, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you for your help….I appreciate it! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Chryl JerseyGurl Sage says

    March 18, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Did everything you said …..still nothing!!! Ugh!

    Reply
    • Simon says

      March 19, 2015 at 12:03 am

      If it is still not working, you can try to disable ok Google detection in all apps- goodie settings – search &now -voice – ok Google detection. You can turn them off, after 1 or 2 mins, turn them on. Then check the widget again.


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  13. Chryl JerseyGurl Sage says

    March 18, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Yes voice search and also regular search…the white bar…… you put something in search and NOTHING happens!!! But go to regular Internet and use Google and it works!!!! I just need the widget because it’s so much easier to get to….

    Reply
    • Simon says

      March 18, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      You can remove the widget from home screen. Then in Settings–Application manager–Google App, tap clear cache.

      Now, reboot the phone. Add the widget to home screen again.


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  14. Chryl JerseyGurl Sage says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:58 am

    My Google widget on my note 4 will not work! It’s on my main home page on my phone and I used it ALL the time…I really need it back and have no idea what happened. I took it to the carrier and they said it was a widget problem….!!!!!

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    • Simon says

      March 18, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Which widget? Google voice search? How do you know it is not working?


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  15. nina says

    March 15, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Hi, I can’t create any folder on note 4 sidebar menu after holding the back key, and also I can’t add or remove any new app from the sidebar beside those which are already there. Any help?

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    • Simon says

      March 16, 2015 at 12:17 am

      I think it’s Multiwindow. You can only add apps or remove apps from the list. You cannot customize it.

      You can add widgets or app shortcuts to home screen.


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  16. Veronica says

    March 14, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I really wish there was a settings widget!

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  17. jim says

    March 11, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    got it.. I had to power off and then on . Magical it is

    Reply
    • Simon says

      March 12, 2015 at 12:28 am

      Normally, it’s not necessary to reboot the phone. Anyway, enjoy your phone.


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  18. jim says

    March 11, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    I like widget “Weather adn Clock”, but cannot figure out how to stick it to the home page. The above suggestions do not work

    Reply
  19. Lillie says

    March 5, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I wanted just the new message only to appear. This brings up a list of messages.

    Reply
  20. ZAID says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:17 am

    when i select the contact widget (1×1) and drag it to the home page, it doesnt appear there. it simply shows no action. rest widgets are working fine. just this one isnt. i have tried restarting myphone several times. but still not working. i cant factory reset my phone. is there any other solution ?

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    • Simon says

      February 24, 2015 at 10:05 am

      It should ask you to select one contact for direct call, or direct message when you drag the widget to the home screen. You probably didn’t pay attention to it.


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  21. MelMD says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:12 am

    I’ve been trying to find a widget that I used to have back on my note 2. It showed an entire page of a file created in the S Note app. Any ideas? Has it been removed?

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    • Simon says

      February 18, 2015 at 1:43 am

      the 4*2 S Note widget in Note 4 is resizeable. You can make it full page. But it will show covers of the notes.


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  22. Dionne says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Looking for the contact widget that can add 9-12 contact. Right now I’m only seeing where you can only add one at a time. I had it on my home screen but then my son got into my phone and now I can’t find it. I used this widget on my S3 and loved it.

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    • Simon says

      February 18, 2015 at 1:22 am

      In galaxy note 4, that’s the only contact widget. You can create a folder on the home screen, then add multiple such contact shortcuts for direct call or direct message into this folder.


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  23. Robert Wylie says

    February 5, 2015 at 6:04 am

    No it just seems to be the samsung galaxy movie widget.

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    • Simon says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:30 am

      I don’t have this widget.

      Anyway, some widgets may not show anything if they are no contents to show. Did you tap and hold the area to make sure the location is actually empty?


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  24. Robert says

    February 4, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Tried to put samsung galaxy movie widget on home screen using your techniques but nothing happens, widget just dissapears please can yoe help. Rob

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    • Simon says

      February 5, 2015 at 12:19 am

      Do you have problem with other widgets?


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  25. Athar says

    January 31, 2015 at 7:24 am

    How to place different ICONS (widget) for different email address on home screen of note 4 as it was in note3?

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    • Simon says

      January 31, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      In Galaxy Note 4, the only email widget allows you or email inbox on home screen. You can switch inbox by tapping the inbox account.

      You can add multiple such widgets. Each defaults to a different email account.

      Another option is to use Gmail app to manage all your emails including non-Gmail accounts. Gmail app has a nice label widget which works like what you want.


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  26. Naren Hughitt says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I accidentally removed my clear google search bar 4×1 and I can only find a white version 4x1under the widgets to replace it. Where is my clear widget?!

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    • Simon says

      January 29, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      I think the updated Google search bar is white background. There are no transparent widgets for it any more,


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      • LaDonna says

        September 4, 2015 at 11:46 pm

        That sucks… ALL THINGS CLEAR works for me

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  27. Aga says

    January 23, 2015 at 5:30 am

    hi
    on my note 4 the contact widget doesn’t work.
    it won’t appear on the home or any other screen.
    any suggestions please?

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    • Simon says

      January 23, 2015 at 10:04 am

      When you add the widget to home screen, you must specify a contact. Does it ask you to select a contact?


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  28. biancaho says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    Thanks for the help. Of course these developers sit around deciding to mess with widgets for NO GOOD REASON and REMOVE the nicest looking weather widget “Weather 4×2” that gives you the ACTUAL realistic photo visual of the clouds or whatnot in your service area instead of a cartoon graphic. WHY am I spending 800.00 to upgrade my version when you’re REMOVING functionality that wasn’t bothering anybody. ANNOYING.

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    • Simon says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:30 am

      the 4×2 weather widget is still there. There are two 4×2 widget: one is transparent to match your wall paper. The second one (colorful one) is probably what you want. It does change background according to the weather. After adding this widget to home screen, try to tap to open it once.


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    • Rob says

      January 7, 2015 at 5:35 am

      This is a cool work around that I’ve found helpful … hold your Galaxy Note 4 up to the window, turn on the camera app and the screen will show you a great photo realistic representation of the weather outside ☺

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  29. James Uriah says

    December 27, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I have my work email and my personal email on separate home screen windows. They are open so I can scan them. I wanted to do the same thing with my messages. The only widget dealing with messages is an icon. I could not re-size it. How do a create a message widget, allowing me to have my messages open on my home screen.

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    • Simon says

      December 28, 2014 at 2:32 am

      There is a 4×4 (full page) messages widget. But I don’t know how you can separate messages.


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  30. Julie Kronenberger says

    November 27, 2014 at 12:33 am

    having 3 hour trying to deactivate flashlighton my samsung galaxy note 4 phone. so far no one can help. even turning off my new phone will not turn off the light! will hve to plug into power receptacle until I can get help. Pls help. Julie K. You can reach me by brother’s email at: removed

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    • Simon says

      November 27, 2014 at 5:20 am

      Tap the widget again?

      Anyway, you can turn off the phone, remove the battery. This should turn it off. Now, put the battery back, reboot the phone into safe mode. The flash should not be on. Reboot the phone normally.

      You can check this guide on how to boot the galaxy note 4 into safe mode (it works identically on note 4 and s5) http://galaxys5guide.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-how-to-guides/how-to-boot-galaxy-s5-into-safe-mode/


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  • Top 9 new features of Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+
  • How to use Samsung DeX Station for Galaxy S9, S9+, S8, S8+, Note 8 and Note 9?
  • Samsung DeX Station vs Samsung DeX Pad vs Samsung DeX cable
  • How to use app pair on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use Galaxy S9 camera Pro Mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use super slow motion mode (super Slow-mo) on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use adapt sound on Galaxy S9 and S9+?

RSS Headphone Guide Pro

  • Top 10 new features of AirPods Pro (vs AirPods 2)
  • How to use Samsung Galaxy Buds?
  • What is active noise canceling (ANC)? How active noise-cancelling headphone works?
  • What are the differences among in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones?
  • Wireless Earbuds Guides
  • Sports headphone guides

RSS Google Home Guides

  • Google Nest Mini vs Home Mini: what’s new and what’s not changed?
  • How to adjust alarm volume and timer volume in Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max?
  • Google Home Mini Guides
  • How to reset Google Home Mini?
  • How to use Google Home as a Bluetooth speaker?
  • How to rename Google Home?
  • How to find and redeem Google Home promotional offers?
  • How to set up Google Home with Google Home app?

RSS Android Guides

  • How to Use Location Access Control in Android 10?
  • Android 10 Guides
  • How to use the Android 10 Emergency button?
  • How to use Android 10 dark mode (dark theme)?
  • Top 10 new features of Android 10
  • How to use Android Pie dark mode (dark theme)?
  • How to use overview selection in Android Pie?
  • How to use the screenshot shortcut to take a screenshot on Android Pie?
  • How to use the Android Pie navigation gestures?
  • Android Pie Guides

RSS Galaxy S8 Guides

  • How to use the new features in Android Pie update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • How to use app shortcuts in Galaxy S8 Home screen in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • Use notification dots/notification number badge in Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update
  • How to Install Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • New status icons in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+

RSS Galaxy S5 Guide

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop Update Guide
  • How to use Galaxy S5 camera voice control?
  • How to add widgets to Galaxy S5 home screen?

RSS Moto G Guide

  • Moto G8 Plus vs Moto G8 Play: Differences and common features
  • Official Moto G7 user manual
  • Moto G7 vs Moto G7 Play vs Moto G7 Plus vs Moto G7 Power: what are the differences?
  • Official Moto G6 user manuals, Moto G6 Play user manuals and Moto G6 Plus user manuals
  • What are the differences: Moto G6 vs Moto G6 Plus vs Moto G6 Play (Moto G 2018)?

RSS Moto X Phone

  • Official Moto X4 User manual (User guide for Moto X 4th Gen , Moto X 2017)
  • What’s new in Android Marshmallow update for Moto X (Moto X 2015, Moto X 2014, Moto X Style and Moto X Pure edition)?
  • Top 5 new features in Moto X 2015 (Moto X Style, Moto X Pure edition and Moto X Play) vs Moto X 2014

RSS Moto E Guide

  • Moto E4 vs Moto E4 Plus: major differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus
  • Moto E 2nd Gen (Moto E 4G): the best value-for-money smartphone in 2015
  • How to use alarm and customize alarm tones on Moto E, Moto G and Moto X?

RSS Kindle Fire For Kids Guide

  • Fire HD 10 2019 (9th Gen): everything you need to know
  • How to install Google Play Store on Amazon Fire Tablet: Fire 6, Fire 7, Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10?
  • How to setup a Google account on Amazon Fire tablet?

RSS All About Chromecast

  • Chromecast Preview Program: Everything you need to know
  • What are the 3 compatible audio cables for Chromecast Audio? and why it matters?
  • How to use the new Chromecast app?

RSS Galaxy S6 Guide

  • Android Nougat Update Guide for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Official Galaxy S6 user manual with Android Nougat update
  • how to use widgets in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge?

RSS Samsung Galaxy S4

  • Galaxy S4 User Manual and Handbook in English
  • Galaxy S4 User Manual and Handbook in Korean (한국어)
  • Galaxy S4 User Manual and Handbook in Swedish (Svensk)

RSS Galaxy S7 Guides

  • 5 different shooting methods to take selfie on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
  • How to find out the app pushing pop up ads in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
  • How to disable and adjust touch button light in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
  • How to use tasks edge in Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+
  • How to silence Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?

RSS Drive In Singapore

  • Understand COE Price by 10 Simple Questions
  • How to convert a foreign driving license to a Singapore driving license?
  • How to get a Touch ‘n Go card as a Singapore driver?
  • What is covered in the car warranty in Singapore? What is not?
  • What is the Singapore Road Speed Limit?
  • How to register, collect and use Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)?
  • Why are cars in Singapore are so expensive?
  • Drive to Malaysia
  • Car Maintenance and Servicing in Singapore
  • Driving in Singapore

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