How to remove or move the Google search bar on your Samsung Galaxy
The Google search bar on your Samsung Galaxy Home screen gives you quick access to Google Search. Depending on your device and software version, the search bar may be a widget or a built-in part of the Home screen. Although they look similar, the options for moving or removing them are different. This guide helps you identify which type you have and explains how to move or remove it.
Note: The information provided applies to Samsung Galaxy devices sold in Canada. Screens and settings may vary depending on the device model and software version.
There are two types of Google search bars that can appear on your Samsung Galaxy Home screen. With One UI 9, Samsung introduced a built-in Google search bar that is integrated directly into the Home screen, rather than functioning as a traditional widget. Although they look similar, the steps to move or remove them are different.
To find out which type of Google search bar you have, perform a simple test by touching and holding the search bar. What happens next will help you identify which type you have. Compare what happens on your device with the two scenarios shown below. Once you've identified your search bar, follow the instructions in the corresponding section of this guide.
Scenario 1: You have a built-in Google search bar
Test: Touch and hold the Google search bar
You only need to touch and hold the search bar for 1 or 2 seconds. Make sure you keep your finger on the screen rather than tapping the search bar briefly.
Result: The Google Search screen opens
If the Google Search screen opens after you touch and hold the search bar, you have a built-in Google search bar. See the Remove or replace the built-in Google search bar section below to learn how to customize it.
Scenario 2: You have a Google search widget
Test: Touch and hold the Google search bar
You only need to touch and hold the search bar for 1 or 2 seconds. Make sure you keep your finger on the screen rather than tapping the search bar briefly.
Result: The widget menu appears
If the widget menu appears, your Google search bar is a widget. See the Move and customize the Google search widget section below to learn how to customize it.
Note: Tapping the Google search bar briefly opens the Google Search screen, regardless of which type you have. If you're unsure whether you touched and held the search bar long enough, return to the Home screen and repeat the test. Make sure to keep your finger on the search bar for 1 or 2 seconds before releasing it.
The built-in search bar lets you choose which search options appear on your Home screen, including the ability to display multiple search bars at the same time. However, its position is fixed. If you prefer more flexibility, you can use a Google Search widget that can be moved and resized to suit your needs.
Step 1. Open the Settings menu, then swipe to and tap Home screen.
Step 2. Swipe to and tap Show search on Home screen.
Step 3. Use the switches to choose which search bars appear on your Home screen. Available options may vary by device, and you can enable more than one at a time.
Step 4. The built-in Google search bar cannot be moved. If you want to move or customize the search bar, you will need to use a widget instead. We recommend turning off the switch next to Search.
Step 5. Return to your Home screen, then touch and hold an empty area until Edit mode opens.
Step 6. Tap Widgets.
Step 7. Swipe to and tap Google to view the available widgets.
Step 8. Tap the Google search bar widget.
Step 9. Tap Add to place the widget on your Home screen.
Note: To learn how to move, resize or remove the Google Search widget, see the next section of this guide.
Unlike the built-in Google search bar, the Google search widget can be moved to a different location on your Home screen. You can also adjust its size, change its appearance and access additional customization options to suit your preferences.
Step 1. Touch and hold the Google search widget for 1 or 2 seconds.
Step 2. Drag the handles to make the Google search widget shorter or restore its original size. To move it, touch and hold the widget, then drag it to a new location. You can also tap Settings to access additional customization options.
Step 3. Choose a theme for the Google search widget and adjust its transparency. Depending on your device, additional customization options may be available, such as adding a shortcut.
Note: To remove the Google search widget, touch and hold it, then tap Remove in the menu that appears.
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