How to Remove Recent in Gallery Samsung
Are you looking to declutter your Samsung Gallery app and remove the “Recent” section? The “Recent” feature in the Samsung Gallery app displays the photos and videos you’ve taken or accessed recently. However, for some users, this feature can be quite intrusive and clutter the app interface. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove the “Recent” section in the Samsung Gallery app on your Samsung device.
Step 1: Open the Samsung Gallery App
First, locate the Samsung Gallery app on your Samsung device. You can find it on your home screen or in the app drawer. Tap on the app icon to open it.
Step 2: Access the Settings Menu
Once the Samsung Gallery app is open, you will see a grid of photos and videos. To access the settings menu, tap on the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) located in the upper-left corner of the screen. This will open a menu with various options.
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Sort and Filter’ Option
In the menu, scroll down and tap on the “Sort and Filter” option. This will open a new screen with various sorting and filtering options for your photos and videos.
Step 4: Disable the ‘Recent’ Option
On the “Sort and Filter” screen, you will find a list of options, including “Date,” “Album,” “Type,” and “Name.” Look for the “Recent” option and toggle it off. This will remove the “Recent” section from your Samsung Gallery app.
Step 5: Confirm the Change
After disabling the “Recent” option, you may be prompted to confirm the change. Tap “OK” to confirm that you want to remove the “Recent” section from your Samsung Gallery app.
Step 6: Restart the Samsung Gallery App
To ensure that the changes take effect, close the Samsung Gallery app and restart it. You can do this by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and selecting the Samsung Gallery app from the recent apps list, or by pressing the recent apps button on your device and swiping up on the app.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove the “Recent” section from the Samsung Gallery app on your Samsung device. This will help you keep your gallery clutter-free and organized. If you ever decide to re-enable the “Recent” section, you can simply follow the same steps and toggle the option back on.
