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Recent Galaxy Z Flip models (like the new Galaxy Z Flip 6) have a cover display that prevents you from having to open the phone to use some apps. However, not all apps are compatible, with Google Wallet being one of those affected. Now, that issue has been solved, since users of some Galaxy Z Flip models can now enjoy all the functionality of the Google Wallet app from their secondary screen too. Soon, Galaxy Z Flip 6 users will also receive Gmail app support on the cover display.
Galaxy Z Flip series users could already make payments from their folded phones using Google Wallet. They just have to bring the device close to a contactless terminal to complete the payment. However, they could not access the full app functionality from the cover display. This means they still had to open the phone for anything else except paying. For example, when they wanted to switch between their cards or use loyalty cards.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 and 6 users can now open Google Wallet from their cover displays
Fortunately, it seems that Samsung has already fixed this problem without prior notice. As spotted by Android Police, the Google Wallet app is now fully compatible with the cover display of Galaxy Z Flip devices. Now, users will be able to add Google Wallet to the MultiStar cover display widget. The latter is an app launcher widget that you can set from Good Lock, Samsung’s customization hub. MultiStar is a kind of “folder” where you can include apps to launch from the cover display.
The source confirmed that the Google Wallet app works as intended on the cover displays of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and 6. Apparently, Samsung added compatibility with the One UI 6.1 update. It is also possible that support arrived through a MultiStar or Google Wallet update. Be that as it may, it is good news for users of Z Flip devices.
How to set Google Wallet on your device’s cover display
To set Google Wallet on your Galaxy Z Flip device’s cover display, you just need to find and install Good Lock from the Galaxy Store > find and install the MultiStar module > Open Good Lock, then “MultiStar” > tap on “I ♥ Galaxy Foldable” > tap on “Launcher Widget” > find the Google Wallet icon to add it (you can also add any other app you want) > Add the widget.
Samsung should step up its game on app support for Z Flip devices’ cover displays
Samsung is the pioneer in the foldable smartphone segment. So, it is curious that their devices are lagging behind in terms of some functionalities compared to other brands. Similar products, like the Motorola Razr+, allow you to use virtually any app on the cover screen. The latter also does not require using “workarounds,” like setting an app launcher widget to run apps.