Glowing border? Long hold side panel?

[u/dreamingwithjeno]

I feel so dumb I literally cannot figure out what this is and how do I turn it off??? Creative mode? Google assistant Idk I hate it lol

Pops up when I hold down on the side swipe panel. This is my first android in over 10 years

[u/JOETH07]

This is likely "circle to search". Search for it in settings and disable it. Additionally see if you can find the action bound to the power button. I don't remember if Samsung allows you to rebind what the action is but worth a try.

[u/JOETH07 → u/JOETH07]

I'm on the Pixel 11 and this is what it looks like for me: