Master Multitasking with OPPO's Smart Sidebar: Your Pocket-Sized Power Tool

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Whether you're deep into a gaming session or binge-watching your favorite series, Smart Sidebar helps you do more, faster.


🧠 What is Smart Sidebar?

Smart Sidebar is a floating panel that appears along the edge of your OPPO screen. Think of it as your mini control center — letting you:

✔️ Switch between apps

✔️ Capture screenshots or screen recordings

✔️ Reply to messages

✔️ Transfer files quickly

All without leaving the app you’re currently using.


🚀 How to Enable Smart Sidebar on Your OPPO Device

Setting it up is easy:

  • Go to Settings

  • Tap on Convenience Aid

  • Select Smart Sidebar

  • Toggle the switch ON

Once activated, a small white vertical bar appears on the right side of your screen. Just swipe inward to open the Smart Sidebar panel.


🛠️ What Can You Do with Smart Sidebar?

📸 Quick Tools

Screenshot: Instantly capture what’s on your screen with a single tap. No button-press gymnastics needed.

Screen Recording: Want to record a tutorial or gameplay? Just tap to start recording your screen with audio.

📱 Quick Apps

Switch Apps On-the-Fly: Quickly jump between your most-used apps—like WhatsApp, Messages, Calculator, or Browser.

Floating Window Mode: Reply to texts, take notes, or check the calendar in a mini window without ever leaving your current app.

Example: Watching a YouTube video and get a text? Swipe open Smart Sidebar, tap on Messages, and reply in a floating window — video still playing in the background. 🎥💬

⚙️ Customize It Your Way

You can also edit the apps that show up on your Smart Sidebar:

  • Swipe open the sidebar

  • Tap Edit

  • Add, remove, or reorder tools and apps as per your multitasking needs


💡 Why Use Smart Sidebar?

✅ Saves time and taps

✅ Reduces interruptions

✅ Perfect for gamers, streamers, and multitaskers

✅ Makes multitasking seamless and fluid on ColorOS


📌 Final Tip

If you find the Smart Sidebar gets in the way, you can always reposition it on the screen or temporarily hide it when not neede So go ahead, level up your multitasking game with OPPO's Smart Sidebar. It’s small, it’s smart, and it’s built to keep up with you. 

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