• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Galaxy Note Tips & Tricks

  • Note 10
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 10 User Manual
    • Unbox Galaxy Note 10: What are included in Galaxy Note 10 Box?
      • How to use the new Galaxy Note 10 S Pen?
      • How to use Galaxy Note 10 Clear View cover (S View cover)?
      • Install S Note app and Extension pack on Galaxy Note 10
      • Galaxy Note 10 LED View Cover Guide and Review
      • How to use the Dynamic Lock screen on Galaxy Note 10?
    • How to charge Galaxy Note 10 battery?
    • How to use Samsung DeX for PC with Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+?
    • Galaxy Note 10 SIM Card Guide
    • How to Use Galaxy Note 10 Camera App?
    • Galaxy Note 10 Layout
      • Where is the Galaxy Note 10 zoom-in mic?
      • How to use and remap Galaxy Note 10 Side key?
    • Galaxy Note 10 review: the death of Galaxy Note
      • Top 10 new features of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ you should try
      • Top 10 missing features of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ you should know before buying
      • Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10+: what are the differences?
  • Note 9
    • Top 9 new features of Galaxy Note 9
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 9 user manual
    • How to use Galaxy Note 9 S Pen?
      • How to use S Pen remote control on Galaxy Note 9?
      • How to change Galaxy Note 9 S Pen nib?
  • Note 8
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
    • Top 8 new features of Galaxy Note 8
  • Note 7
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 User Manual
    • Galaxy Note 7 Layout
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specifications
    • Charge Galaxy Note 7 battery
    • Galaxy Note 7 SIM card guide
    • How to disable Galaxy Note 7 Flipboard briefing?
    • How to access and use Galaxy Note 7 notification panel?
    • How to manage and use Galaxy Note 7 quick setting buttons?
    • Galaxy Note 7 home screen guide
      • App folders in Galaxy Note 7 home screen
      • Add, use and manage apps in Galaxy Note 7 home screen
      • Use Galaxy Note 7 screen grid to customize app icon size
    • Meaning of Galaxy Note 7 indicator icons in status bar
  • Note 5
    • Top 12 new features in Galaxy Note 5 Android Nougat udpate
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user manuals with Android Nougat update
    • How to take screenshot on Galaxy Note 5 without using any apps?
    • Galaxy Note 5 layout
    • Galaxy Note 5 SIM card guide
    • Charge Galaxy Note 5 battery
    • Everything about Galaxy Note 5 S Pen
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 screen off memo?
    • Galaxy Note 5 touch screen gestures
    • Galaxy Note 5 home screen
    • How to disable flipboard briefing on Galaxy Note 5?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 apps screen?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 lock screen?
    • How to use app folders on Galaxy Note 5 home screen?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 notification panel?
    • Meaning of Galaxy Note 5 status icons and notification icons
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 quick settings?
    • Galaxy Note 5 air command
    • How to add app shortcuts to Galaxy Note 5 air command?
    • How to use scroll capture in Galaxy Note 5?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 themes?
    • How to unhide and access Galaxy Note 5 developer options? and how to hide Galaxy Note 5 developer options?
    • Galaxy Note 5 case guide
  • Note 4
    • Galaxy Note 4 Camera Guide
      • How to take photos continuously without reviewing the photos on Galaxy Note 4?
      • How to use volume button to take photos in Galaxy Note 4?
      • How to use voice commands to take photos and record videos on Galaxy Note 4?
      • How to manage and download Galaxy Note 4 camera effects?
      • How to set storage location for Galaxy Note 4 camera?
      • How to use Galaxy Note 4 camera burst mode?
      • How to customize Galaxy Note 4 camera app interface (and shortcut menu)?
      • How to set picture size and video size for Galaxy Note 4 camera?
      • How to use Galaxy Note 4 video recording modes?
      • How to manage and download Galaxy Note 4 camera modes?
      • Galaxy Note 4 camera modes user guide
    • How to take a screenshot on Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to turn off/on the touch key light (return and recent) on Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to access Galaxy Note 4 hardware menu button?
    • How to turn off Flipboard briefing on Galaxy Note 4 home screen?
    • How to create app folders on Galaxy Note 4 home screen and app drawer?
    • Galaxy Note 4 case guide
    • How to add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen?
    • How to customize Galaxy Note 4 ringtones?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 4 download booster?
    • How to create own vibration patterns on Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 4 finger scanner?
    • How to silence Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to install S Note idea sketch and easy chart on Galaxy Note 4?
    • Meaning of Galaxy Note 4 status icons and notification icons
    • How to use Samsung keyboard?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 4 side key panel?
    • How to enable and access Galaxy Note 4 air command?
    • How to customize Galaxy Note 4 notification tone?
    • Galaxy Note 4 S View Flip Cover Guide
  • Manual
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 10 User Manual
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 9 user manual
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user manuals with Android Nougat update
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 User Manual
    • Galaxy Note 5 User Manual
    • Updated Galaxy Note 4 User Manual for Android Lollipop Update
    • Galaxy Note 4 User Guide (Kitkat)
    • User manual for Galaxy Note 3
    • Galaxy Note 3 Customer Consultant Guide
    • Galaxy Note 3 Online User Guide
    • User manual for Galaxy Note II (Note 2)
    • User manual for Galaxy Note (Note 1)
    • User manual for Galaxy Note 10.1
    • User manual for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
    • Read Online Manual
      • Read Online User Manual for Galaxy Note 3
      • Read Online User Manual for Galaxy Note II (Note 2)
      • Read Online User Manual for Galaxy Note (Note 1)
      • Read Online User Manual for Galaxy Note 10.1
      • Read Online User Manual for Galaxy Note 8.0
    • User manual for Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
    • Old User Manual
  • S Note
    • Install S Note app and Extension pack on Galaxy Note 10
    • Everything about Galaxy Note 5 S Pen
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 screen off memo?
    • How to install S Note idea sketch and easy chart on Galaxy Note 4?
    • S Note Tutorial: how to use productivity tools
    • S Note tutorial: how to change text styles (appearance)
    • Top 10 New features of the New S Note in Galaxy Note 3
    • S Note Survival Guide
    • Tips and Tricks
      • 3 fast ways to create screenshot without using any apps
      • Top 12 new features you should try in Jelly Bean 4.1
      • Screen Mirroring with Galaxy Note 3
      • Who stole my butter? Solving slowness problems in after Jelly Bean update
      • How to solve battery issues after ICS update in your Galaxy Note?
      • Top 10 new features in Galaxy Note after ICS update
      • Top 10 questions on ICS update for your Galaxy Note
  • Home
    • About this community
    • Privacy
    • Contact Us
    • Register
    • Forums
You are here: Home / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Guides / Galaxy Note 7 Layout

Galaxy Note 7 Layout

By: Simon on August 20, 2016 ; Last updated on: September 26, 2016

Galaxy Note 7 layout is explained and illustrated to help you understand the functions of all buttons and components on your Galaxy Note 7.

Galaxy Note 7 has some design changes compared to previous generation of Galaxy Note phone, Galaxy Note 5.  This guide helps you familiarize yourself with the Galaxy Note 7 layout.

Don’t overlook this.

Knowing Galaxy Note 7 layout will help you use the phone more efficiently.

Many Galaxy Note 7 owners may not know the location of the antenna and may cause poor reception.

You may also block the sensors if you are not aware of the locations of the sensors in Galaxy Note 7.

Front view of Galaxy Note 7 Layout

The curved screen occupies the most part of the front of Galaxy Note 7 as shown below in the front view of Galaxy Note 7 layout.

In the front, you can find:

  • Touch screen. You can use touch screen gestures to control your Galaxy Note 7.  You can also use S Pen to control Galaxy Note 7.
  • Edge screen. Edge screen is NOT a separate part. This is different from the edge screen in Galaxy Note edge. Edge screen in Galaxy Note 7 is just the curved part of the touch screen in both sides. There are some special functions associated with the edge screen. You may check this guide on how to use edge screen in Galaxy Note 7.
  • Home key-cum-fingerprint recognition sensor. Home key is the mostly used buttons in Galaxy Note 7.  You can tap home key to wake up Galaxy Note 7 screen if the screen is currently off. When you are using any apps, you can tap home key once to exit the app and navigate Galaxy Note 7 home screen.   You can also use home key to access Now on Tap.
  • Recent key. You can use Recent key to check and re-access a list of recently opened apps. You can also use it to launch apps in multi-window mode in Galaxy Note 7.
  • Back key. The behavior of back key in Galaxy Note 7 is app dependent. In most apps, tapping back key will bring you back to previous screen. But in other apps, it may exit the app.
  • LED indicator. You can use LED indicator to know Galaxy Note 7 charging status, existence of unread notifications.
  • Proximity/light sensor. The light sensor provides info about ambient lighting conditions so that the system can adjust brightness and other display settings automcatically.  When you are in a call, and when you move the phone close to your ear, the proximity sensor can detect it and turns off the screen to avoid inadvertent touch. You should never block the proximity/light sensor if you use a screen protector.
  • Speaker. This is not the main speaker. It is used  as an earpiece when you are on a call.
  • Front camera. Front camera is for you to take selfies. It is NOT recommended to use screen protector for the front camera. If the screen protector has no cutout for front camera, you may get low-quality selfies.
  • Iris recognition camera. You can register your irises info with iris recognition camera as your identification info. Later, you can use such info to unlock the lock screen, verify Samsung account, log in to website, or use secure folder.
  • Iris recognition LED.

Front view of Galaxy Note 7 Layout

In the top of Galaxy Note 7 as shown above, you can find the SIM card/SD card tray.  You need to reject the tray and put SIM card and micro SD card into the tray. Please check Galaxy Note 7 SIM card guide page on any questions on SIM card size or using dual SIM cards in Galaxy Note 7.

A secondary microphone is also placed in the top of Galaxy Note 7 (as shown in the rear view of Galaxy Noted 7 layout shown below).  This microphone, by default, is used for noise cancelling for voice calls.  But some apps in certain cases can also use it as recording source.

In the bottom of Galaxy Note 7 as shown above, you can find:

  • Headset jack.  You can use any headset or headphone through this 3.5mm headset jack. You can also use a 3.5mm stereo cable to connect Galaxy Note 7 to an external speaker.
  • USB type-C port (multipurpose jack). You can use this port to charge Galaxy Note 7 battery, or transfer data between Galaxy Note 7 and other devices. Galaxy Note 7 also supports USB OTG (using the bundled adapter). Galaxy Note 7 also allows you to charge other devices thorough this USB type-C port.
  • Speaker. This is the main speaker for playing media. During a call, you can also transfer audio from the earpiece to this speaker.
  • Microphone. This is the main and default microphone in Galaxy Note 7.

S Pen slot is also located in the bottom of Galaxy Note 7 (shown in rear view of Galaxy Note 7 layout below).

In the right side of Galaxy Note 7, you can find:

  • Power key. In addition to powering on/off Galaxy Note 7, you can also use the power key to wake up the screen, lock the screen. Camera app in Galaxy Note 7 can also use power key to take photos.
  • GPS antenna (inside Galaxy Note 7). You should avoid holding this area when you are using GPS (location service).

Rear view of Galaxy Note 7 Layout

In the back of Galaxy Note 7, you can find the following:

  • Rear camera (main camera).  The 12MP main camera can take far better photos then the front camera.
  • LED flash for main camera. When in low-light conditions, you can turn on flash in the camera app to use LED flash when taking photos with Galaxy Note 7 main camera. You can also use LED flash as torch in case of emergency.
  • Heart rate sensor.  It is next to the flash. You may use heart rate sensor to take selfie, in addition to reading heart rate in S Health app.
  • Main antenna (inside of Galaxy Note 7). The main antenna is located near the bottom. If you are using any case, you need to make sure the antenna part is not covered by metal.
  • Wireless charging coil (inside Galaxy Note 7). Galaxy Note 7 supports wireless charging and fast wireless charging.
  • NFC antenna (inside Galaxy Note 7). NFC does not consume your battery. But some NFC based accessories (e.g., LED cover) may drain negligible amount of battery through NFC.
  • MST antenna (inside Galaxy Note 7). MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) is for Samsung Pay only.

In the left side of Galaxy Note 7 (right in rear view as shown below), there are two volume keys: one for volume up and the other for volume down.

Rear view of Galaxy Note 7 Layout

Do you have any questions on Galaxy Note 7 layout? Do you know the buttons and components on Galaxy Note 7 now?

If you have any questions on Galaxy Note 7  layout, please let us know in the comment box below.

The community will try to help you.

You can get the official Samsung Galaxy Note 7 user manual (user guide) in your local language in Galaxy Note 7 user manuals page.

For other detailed Galaxy S7 how-to guides, please check Galaxy Note 7 guides page.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Site Search

Galaxy Note Tips Newsletter

RSS Galaxy S22 Guides

  • How to Take Screenshots on Galaxy S22?
  • How to use Dual Messenger on Galaxy S22?
  • Master Galaxy S22 Developer Options
  • A Survival Guide for Galaxy S22 Navigation Gestures
  • How to Use and Customise Widgets on Galaxy S22 Lock Screen (and S21, S20, S10)?
  • How to Use Face Recognition on Galaxy S22 to Unlock the Phone?
  • How to use Extra Dim on Galaxy S22, S21, S20, and S10?
  • A Complete Guide to Galaxy S22 Camera Modes
  • Understand Galaxy S22 Lock Screen
  • A Complete Guide to Galaxy S22 Quick Settings

RSS Galaxy S21 Guides

  • Top 12 new features in Android 12 update for Galaxy S21, S20 and S10
  • Android 12 update vs One UI 4.0 vs One UI 4.1: update Galaxy S21, S20 and S10 to Android 12
  • How to set and resize photo size on Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, S10, and S9 without using any third-party apps?
  • How to Customize Galaxy S21 Home Screen?
  • Master Galaxy S21 Lock Screen Settings

RSS Galaxy S20 Guides

  • How to Use Enhanced Processing on Galaxy S20 with Android 11 update?
  • How to access, use, and customise widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and AOD screen with Android 11 update for Galaxy S20?
  • How to update Galaxy S20 to Android 11?
  • How to use Galaxy S20 lockdown mode?
  • Top 11 new features in Galaxy S20 Android 11 update

RSS Galaxy S10 Guides

  • Top 10 new features in Android 10 update for Galaxy S10
  • Top 5 new features added in Galaxy S10 September Update
  • How to move apps to the micro SD card to free phone storage on Galaxy S10 ?
  • Galaxy S10 wireless charging guide
  • How to use app folders on Galaxy S10 Home screen and Apps screen?
  • How to enable and use Galaxy S10 developer options?

RSS Galaxy S9 Guides

  • How to use the updated camera app in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus?
  • How to use the floating keyboard on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to update Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus to Android Pie (Android 9)?
  • Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guides
  • How to use Galaxy S9 camera Pro Mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use Multi Window on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use Galaxy S9 edge screen on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use wireless printing on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use Galaxy S9 dual messenger to run two accounts of messenger apps simultaneously on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to hide Galaxy S9 apps screen and how to hide Galaxy Apps button?

RSS Headphone Guide Pro

  • How to use widgets to check battery levels and control Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, and Galaxy Buds?
  • AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: which one should you choose?
  • AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: Top 8 improvements and new features of AirPods 3
  • How to Use and Adjust Force Sensor on AirPods Pro like a Pro?
  • Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds Pro: the Top 8 Pros and Cons
  • 4 ways to check Galaxy Buds Live battery level

RSS Google Home Guides

  • Nest Hub 2nd Gen vs Nest Hub vs Google Home Hub: what’s new and what’s not changed?
  • How to control Nest Audio?
  • Nest Audio Layout
  • How to reset Google Home Mini?
  • How to use Google Home as a Bluetooth speaker?
  • Google Home Mini vs Google Home
  • How to rename Google Home?
  • How to find and redeem Google Home promotional offers?

RSS Android Guides

  • Extra Dim in Android 12: The Definite Guide
  • How to update to Android 12?
  • How to quickly snooze notifications in Android 12?
  • Android 12 Guides
  • Top 12 new features of Android 12 you should know
  • How to use notification history and notification logs in Android 11?
  • How to use native screen recorder in Android 11?
  • How to use dark theme scheduling in Android 11?
  • How to play Android 11 Easter Egg game (Android Neko Cat game)?
  • How To Use Live Caption in Android 10 and Android 11

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 Moto G Guide

  • Moto G8 vs Moto G8 Power vs Moto G8 Power Lite vs Moto G Power vs Moto G Stylus vs Moto G Pro vs Moto G fast: What are the differences?
  • Moto G8 User Manual for Moto G8 Plus and Moto G8 Play
  • 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?

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

  • How to use Moto E6 camera?
  • How to use SIM cards on Moto E6, E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s 2020?
  • How to remove Moto E6 back cover (including Moto E6, Moto E6 Plus, Moto E6 Play)?

RSS Kindle Fire For Kids Guide

  • How to use the 15 special keys and 11 keyboard shortcuts on the official wireless keyboard for Amazon Fire HD 10 2021 (and Fire HD 10 Plus)?
  • How to use the official wireless keyboard for Amazon Fire HD 10 2021 (and Fire HD 10 Plus)?
  • How to Use Split Screen on Fire HD 10 (2021) and Fire HD Plus (2021)?

RSS All About Chromecast

  • Master the Voice Remote for Chromecast with Google TV
  • Chromecast 4th Gen (Chromecast with Google TV) is coming!
  • How to launch Videostream (and other Chrome apps as well)?

RSS Galaxy S6 Guide

  • Official user manual for Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat update
  • Official Galaxy S6 user manual with Android Nougat update
  • How to disable multi window in Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+?

RSS Galaxy S7 Guides

  • Galaxy S7 performance mode in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
  • Set and use camera timer in Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
  • How to use Galaxy S7 camera voice control?
  • How to disable and uninstall apps in Galaxy S7 ans S7 edge?
  • How to access and use Galaxy S7 developer options?

Adv:

Footer

RSS Samsung Galaxy S4

  • Samsung Galaxy S4 Manual for Verizon
  • Galaxy S4 User Manual and Handbook in Danish (Dansk)

RSS Galaxy S5 Guide

  • How to use app folders in Galaxy S5 home screen?
  • How to disable app notifications on Galaxy S5?
  • How to silence Galaxy S5?

RSS Chinese Classical Music

  • How to Cast Chinese Music Radio to Chromecast or Google Home?
  • 十面埋伏 (Ambushed,Pipa,琵琶曲,Shi Mian Mai Fu)
  • 高山流水(High Mountain and Running River, Gao Shan Liu Shui, Guzheng, 古筝曲)
  • Meet in Yurt(敖包相会, Ao Bao Xiang Hui,Hulusi,葫芦丝)

RSS Drive In Singapore

  • Top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period
  • 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

RSS Funny Jokes

  • Because I’m Too Drunk to Do That
  • No One Celebrates That Much
  • Hand Job
  • Man’s Decision
  • Pussycat
  • A Smart Dog

RSS Free Hosting Answers!

  • How to connect to PPTP VPN server from a Windows machine (Windows 7 as an example)
  • How to install your own VPN server in 5 mins (PPTP on CentOS, RedHat and Ubuntu)
  • 5 efficient ways to advertise your free hosting services for free (and without using any social media)
  • How to create a 404 page?

© 2012–2022 · AllAboutGalaxyNote.com is community for Galaxy Note owners! · Hosted by PTRHosting · Powered by Genesis framework for WordPress
Galaxy Note tips, tricks, how-to guides and user manuals for all Galaxy Note devices. S Pen guides and S Note guides.

Disclaimer: Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, Galaxy NoteII, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition, Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Note Edge are trademarks of Samsung . This website is NOT affiliated with Samsung in any way. All the information provided on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and you agree that you use such information entirely at your own risk.

Add Galaxy Note Tips & Tricks to your Homescreen!

Add
We use cookies to give you the best online experience. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy.OKRead more