U S ER MANU A L
Table of contents
Special features
1
Getting started
3
Front view
4
Back view
6
Set up your device
7
Assemble your device
8
Install a SIM card and memory card
8
Charge the battery
9
Start using your device
11
Use the Setup Wizard
11
Lock or unlock your device
12
Add a Google account
12
Add a Samsung account
13
Add an email account
13
Transfer data from your old device
13
Set up your voicemail
14
Learn about your device
15
Navigation
16
Tap
16
Double-tap
16
Touch and hold
16
Swipe
16
Drag
17
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Pinch and spread
Common options
Home screen
Customize your Home screen
App shortcuts
Use folders
Wallpapers
Themes
Icons
Widgets
Home screen settings
Easy mode
Status bar
Status bar display
Notification panel
17
17
18
19
20
20
21
21
22
23
23
24
25
26
27
View the Notification panel
28
Quick settings
28
Bixby
29
Bixby Home
29
Bixby Vision
29
Face recognition
31
Register a face
31
Face recognition
31
Multi window
32
Window controls
33
Split screen view action
33
Enter text
34
Toolbar functions
34
Configure the Samsung keyboard
35
Use Google Voice typing
35
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Emergency mode
Activate Emergency mode
Emergency mode features
Turn off Emergency mode
Apps
Using apps
Access apps
Add an apps shortcut
Search for apps
Galaxy Essentials
Uninstall or disable apps
Sort apps
Create and use folders
App settings
Samsung apps
37
37
38
39
40
41
41
41
42
42
42
43
43
44
46
Calculator
46
Calendar
47
Camera and video
50
Clock
55
Contacts
59
Email
66
Galaxy Apps
69
Gallery
70
Internet
74
Messages
78
M
y Files
81
Phone
83
Samsung Gear
93
Samsung Notes
94
Samsung+
96
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SmartThings
Google apps
Chrome
Drive
Duo
Gmail
Google
Maps
Photos
Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Store
YouTube
Additional apps
Facebook
98
99
99
99
99
99
99
100
100
100
100
100
101
102
102
Settings
103
A
ccess Settings
1
04
Search for Settings
1
04
C
onnections
105
W
i-Fi
1
05
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network
1
05
W
i-Fi preferences
106
W
i-Fi Direct
1
07
S
hare files with Wi-Fi Direct
107
R
eceive files with Wi-Fi Direct
1
07
D
isconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
1
08
B
luetooth
1
08
R
ename a paired device
109
S
hare files with Bluetooth
1
09
R
eceive files with Bluetooth
109
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Unpair from a Bluetooth device
110
Virtual Private Networks
117
Phone visibility
110
Data usage
111
Monitor Wi-Fi data
111
Airplane mode
111
Mobile hotspot
112
Change the mobile hotspot password
112
Allowed devices list
113
Configure mobile hotspot settings
113
Tethering
114
Location
114
Recent location requests
115
Location services
115
Nearby device scanning
116
Connect to a printer
116
Manage a VPN
117
Connect to a VPN
118
Sounds and vibration
119
Sound mode
119
Easy mute
119
Vibrations
120
Volume
120
Use Volume keys for media
120
Media volume limiter
121
Ringtone
121
Notification sounds
121
Do not disturb
122
S
ystem sounds
122
v
Key-tap feedback
Sound quality and effects
Separate app sound
Notifications
Manage notifications
Smart alert
Display
Screen off settings
Screen brightness
Blue light filter
Font and screen zoom
Screen quality
One-handed mode
123
123
124
125
125
125
126
126
126
127
127
128
128
Device maintenance
129
Quick optimization
129
Battery
129
Storage
130
Memory card (SD card)
130
Mount a memory card
130
Remove a memory card
131
Format a memory card
131
Memory
132
Device security
132
Language and input
133
Change the device language
133
Default keyboard
133
Google Voice typing
134
Manage on-screen keyboards
134
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Physical keyboards
Autofill service
Text-to-speech options
Pointer speed
Date and time
Report diagnostic information
Reset
Reset settings
Reset network settings
Factory data reset
Factory reset protection
Auto restart
Software update
Lock screen and security
Screen lock types
135
135
136
136
137
137
138
138
138
139
140
141
141
142
142
Set a secure screen lock
142
Biometrics
143
Clock and information
143
Find My Mobile
144
Security update
145
Install unknown apps
145
Secure Folder
145
App permission monitor
146
Secure startup
146
Encrypt SD card
146
View passwords
147
Security update service
147
Device administration
148
Credential storage
148
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Knox active protection
Advanced security settings
Accounts
Samsung Cloud
Add an account
Account settings
Remove an account
Backup and restore
Samsung account
Google account
Go
ogle settings
Accessibility
Vision
Hearing
149
149
151
151
151
152
152
153
153
153
154
155
155
157
Dexterity and interaction
157
More accessibility settings
158
Accessibility services
159
Other settings
160
Help
160
Manage game features
160
Device assistance app
160
Dual messenger
161
About phone
161
Getting help
162
Videos
162
Smart Simulator
162
Tips and Tricks
162
Samsung Care
162
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Special features
Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
Meet Bixby
Bixby can help you understand your settings and set
up your Samsung device. See
Bixby on page 29
.
Face recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your device. See Face
recognition on page 31.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly. See
Direct share on page 65
.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume.
See
Media volume limiter on page 121
.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the same
time. See
Multi window on page 32
.
S
pecial features
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Getting started
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assembly procedures,
and how to get started using
your new device.
Front view
Proximity sensor
Power key
Front camera
Volume keys
Recent apps
Bac
k
Home key
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Getting started 4
l lProximity sensor Volume keys
–
Turns off the screen and disables touch
functionality during a call when the device is
in close proximity to the body.
–
Adjust the volume for ringtones, media,
notifications, and system sounds. For more
information, see Volume on page 120.
–
Turns
the
screen
back
on
and
enables
touch
functionality
during
a
call
when
the
device
is
outside
a
specific
range
from
the
body.
–
In the camera app, press a volume key to take
a photo.
l Power key
–
Press to turn the screen on or off.
–
Press and hold to select a power control
option.
Getting started 5
Back view
Flash
Microphone
Rear camera
USB charger/Accessory port
Spe
aker
Headset jack
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Getting started 6
Set up your device
Learn how to set up your deviceforthefirsttime.
Assemble your device
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get started using your new
device.
Install a SIM card and
memory card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use
your previous SIM card.
Warning: Small components such as SIM cards and
memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be
careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging
them.
You can install an optional microSD
™
memory card
(not included) to add more memory space to your
device. A memory card can be installed at any time.
It is not necessary to install it prior to using the
device.
C
aution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until
the tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
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3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
Charge the battery
Yo
ur device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
A charger (charging head and USB cable) is included
with the device for charging the battery from any
standard outlet.
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your
device may operate abnormally. For example, it may
charge more slowly or overheat.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries (if
applicable) that are approved by Samsung. Samsung
charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging
devices and batteries may void your warranty and
may cause damage.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
the slot.
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1. Insert the USB cable into the
USB charger/Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
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Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
To turn the device on:
u Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up
your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically
when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
u Press the Power key.
To u
nlock the device:
u Press the Power key, or press the Home key, and
then drag your finger across the screen.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a secure screen lock, see Set a secure
screen lock on
page 142.
Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
™
account to fully
utilize its Android
™
features.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Ad
d account > Google.
Not
e: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your
Google account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory
reset protection on
page 140.
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Add a Samsung account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Ad
d account > Samsung account.
Note: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap
Settings > Samsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Ta
p
Add account > Emai
l.
Transfer data from your
old device
Use Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/smart-switch
.
To u
se Smart Switch:
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Smart Switch.
2. F
ollow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
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Learn about your device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well
as how to navigate the device and enter text
using the keyboard.
Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.
Double-tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Home screens or menu options.
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Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
Common options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.
Pinch and spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
l Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
l
More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen.
l
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
l
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
l
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
l
On/Off:
Tap
to
turn
the
option
on or
off .( ) ( )
l
Menu: Tap to view available options for
the field.
Learn about your device 17
Home screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
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Customize your
Home screen
Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app
shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change
the order of screens, as well as choose a different
main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• To align shortcuts into a line at the top
o
f a screen, tap
Align top.
• To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom
of a screen, tap Align bottom.
•
T
o remove a Home screen, tap
Remove.
• To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap
Main. This screen is displayed when you
press the Home key.
• T
o change the order of screens, touch and hold
a screen, and then drag it to a new position.
• To add a screen, swipe to the end of the
s
creens, and then tap
Add.
• T
o enable Bixby Home, swipe right, and then
tap On/Off.
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App shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Add to Home.
To
remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove from Home.
• R
emoving a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from a Home
screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to
another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.
Use folders
You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an
Apps list screen and Home screen.
For more information, see Create and use folders on
page 43.
Learn about your device 20
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
3. Tap View all to see all available wallpapers.
4. Tap an image to choose it.
• Tap the screen or screens you want to apply
the wallpaper to.
5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm when
prompted.
Themes
Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock
screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Themes to customize.
• Tap a theme to preview and download it to
My themes.
3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes.
4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the
selected theme.
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Icons
Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize.
3. Tap an icon set to preview and download it to
My icons.
• Tap View all to see downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the
selected icon set.
Icon frames
Yo
u can show icons with shaded frames to make
them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list
screen.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Display > Icon frames and
choose one of the following options:
• I
cons only: Show icons only.
• Icons with frames: Show frames around icons.
2. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
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Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that run
on a Home screen.
To add a widget to a Home screen:
Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.
To remove a widget from a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap
R
emove from Home screen.
• H
ome screen layout: Set your device to have a
Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen
where all apps are located.
• Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Home screen.
• Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Apps screen.
• Apps button: Add an apps button to the Home
screen for easy access to the Apps screen.
• App icon badges: Select how to show icon
badges when apps receive notifications.
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• Add
apps
t
o
Home
screen:
Automatically
add
newly
downloaded
apps
to
the
Home
screen.
1.
From
Settings, tap D
isplay > Easy mode >
Standard mode.
• Quick-open notification panel: Enable this
feature to open the Notification panel from
the Home screen by swiping down.
2
.
Tap Done to exit Easy mode.
•
Hide apps: Select apps to hide.
• About Home screen: View version information.
Easy mode
Switch between the default screen layout and a
simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text
and icons, making for a more straightforward visual
experience.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display > Easy mode.
2. Ta
p Easy mode to enable this feature.
3. Tap Done to confirm.
To
disable
E
asy
mode:
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4
Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the
right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
Signal strength
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Location service active
Notification icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New email
New voicemail
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
Wi-Fi available
App updates available
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Status bar display
Configure display options for the Status bar.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Status bar
l Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons
on the Status bar.
l Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
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26
Notification panel
Quick settings
Noti
fication cards
View all
Settings
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View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
ta
p
Back to close the Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel also provides quick access to
device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them
on or off.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2.
Drag
Vi
ew all downward.
• Ta
p a setting to turn it on or off.
•
Tap
Mo
re options to reorder Quick settings
or to change the button layout.
3.
Dr
ag
View all upward to close Quick settings.
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Bixby
Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns, evolves, and
adapts to you. It learns your routines, helps you set
up reminders based on time and location, and is built
in to your favorite apps. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby.
You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick
commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.
Bixby Home
The Bixby Home page displays customized content
based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your
usage patterns and will suggest content you may
like.
u From a Home screen, swipe right.
Bixby Vision
Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and
Internet apps to give you a deeper understanding of
what you see. It provides contextual icons for
translation, QR code detection, landmark recognition,
or shopping.
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Camera
Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to
help understand what you see.
u
From Apps, tap Camera > Bixby Vision and
follow the prompts.
Gallery
Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images
saved in the Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery, and then tap a picture
to view it.
2.
Tap
B
ixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Internet
Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an
image you find in the Internet app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is
displayed.
3. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
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Face recognition
Use face recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can use face
recognition to unlock the screen by recognizing
your face.
Register a face
To use your face to unlock your device, you must set
a pattern, PIN, or password.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Face recognition.
2. Fo
llow the prompts to register your face.
Face recognition
Customize how face recognition works.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Face recognition for the following options:
l Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
l Face unlock: Enable or disable face
recognition security.
l Screen-on face recognition: Unlock your device
with face recognition as soon as the screen
turns on.
l Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face
recognition. Turn off to increase security and
make it harder to unlock using an image or
video of your likeness.
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1
Multi window
Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps
that support Multi window can be displayed together
on a split screen. You can switch between the apps
and adjust the size of their windows.
1. From any screen, tap Recent apps.
2.
Tap
Mul
ti window in the title bar to launch an
app in split screen view.
• Recently opened apps are displayed in the
lower window. Apps that support Multi
window have the
Multi window icon in their
title bar.
• If t
here are no recently opened apps that
support Multi window, or if you want to launch
a different app, tap App list.
3. Tap an app in the lower window to add it to the
split screen view.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows
are displayed in split screen view.
u Tap the middle of the window border for the
following options:
l
Add app pair on Home screen: Add the
open pair of apps as a shortcut to the
Home screen.
l
Switch windows: Swap the two windows.
l
Close app: Close the selected app.
Split screen view action
The Recent apps key can be configured to switch
between full screen view and split screen view.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced features >
Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable
Split screen view action.
2.
To use
R
ecent apps to switch between views:
• T
o change the current app from full screen
view to split screen view, touch and hold
Recent apps.
• W
hile in split screen view, touch and hold
Recent apps t
o close the app on the
bottom.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
Toolbar functions
u Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.
l
Tap Show predictive text to view suggested
words while you type.
l
Tap Show toolbar functions to view all
keyboard options.
Toolbar functions
The toolbar provides additional helpful functions.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand
toolbar for the following options:
l
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
l
Emojis: Insert an emoji.
l
GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs.
l
One-handed keyboard: Change the
keyboard layout for use with one hand.
l
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
l
Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
l
Voice input: Use Google Voice
™
typing.
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4
Configure the Samsung
keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for
the following options:
l Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, slide the
Space bar sideways.
l Smart typing: Use predictive text and
auto-correction features to prevent common
typing mistakes. Type by swiping between
letters.
l Keyboard layout and feedback: Customize the
appearance and function of the keyboard.
l Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to
original settings and clear personalized data.
l About Samsung keyboard: View version and
legal information for the Samsung keyboard.
Use Google Voice typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap V
oice input.
2. T
ap the screen and speak your text.
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Configure Google Voice typing
Set customized options for Google voice typing.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap
V
oice input.
2.
T
ap
Settings for options.
• L
anguages: Choose the language for the
keyboard.
• Offline speech recognition: Download
languages for offline Google voice typing.
• Block offensive words: Hide potentially
offensive words with asterisks.
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Emergency mode
Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency
features and conserve your device’s power during an
emergency situation.
To save battery power, Emergency mode:
l Restricts application usage to only essential
applications and those you select.
l Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data
when the screen is off.
Activate Emergency
mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
• When accessing for the first time, read and
accept the terms and conditions.
3. Tap Turn on.
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Emergency mode
features
While in Emergency mode, only the following apps
and features are available on the Home screen:
l Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady
source of light.
l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
l Share my location: Send your location information
to your emergency contacts.
l Phone: Launch the call screen.
l Internet: Launch the web browser.
l
Add:
–
Email: Launch the Email app.
–
Maps: Launch Google Maps
™
.
l
Battery charge: Display estimated battery
charge remaining.
l
Estimated usage time remaining: Display
estimated standby time that can be reached
based on current battery charge and usage.
l Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be
made even without activated cellular service.
l
More options:
–
Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
mode and return to standard mode.
–
Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.
–
Manage emergency contacts: Manage your
medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency)
group contacts.
–
Settings: Configure the available settings.
Only a limited number of settings are enabled
in Emergency mode.
Learn about your device 3
8
Turn off Emergency mode
When emergency mode is turned off, the device
returns to standard mode.
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating
method is set to Battery saving. After Emergency
mode is turned off, check your location settings.
For more information, see Location on page 114.
L
earn about your device
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Apps
Learn how to change the
way apps are displayed,
organize apps into folders,
and install, uninstall, or
disable apps.
Using apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded
apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Access apps
Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to
access Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen press
the Home key.
Add an apps shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.
1.
From Apps, tap
More options > Home screen
settings > Apps button.
2
. Tap Show Apps button > Apply.
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Search for apps
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Search phone.
2.
Enter a word or words in the Search phone field.
As you type, apps that match are displayed on
the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that app.
l To customize the Finder search settings, tap
More options > Settings.
Galaxy Essentials
View and download Samsung apps that are
optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
u
From Apps, tap More options >
Galaxy Essentials.
Uninstall or disable apps
Uninstall or disable apps you have download.
u From Apps, touch and hold an app to open the
options menu.
l To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.
l To disable an app, tap Disable.
Note: Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not
uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off
and hidden from view.
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Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
u
From Apps, tap More options > Sort.
l Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
– To remove empty spaces between apps, tap
M
ore options > Clean up pages.
l Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
Create and use folders
Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an
Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and
then drag it on top of another app shortcut until
it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
•
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add.
3.
Tap
Back to close the folder.
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Copy a folder to a Home screen
Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
A
dd to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are
returned to the Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2.
Tap
D
elete folder, and confirm when
prompted.
App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Apps.
2.
Tap
M
enu to set which apps to view, and then
choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
3.
T
ap
More options f
or the following options:
• S
ort by size/name: Sort the apps by size
or name.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email
or browsing the Internet.
• App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
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• Special access: Select which apps can have
special access permissions to features on your
device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
4. Tap an app to view and update information about
the app. The following options may be displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the app.
Some preloaded apps can only be disabled,
not uninstalled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working
correctly.
• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
• Memory: View memory usage.
• Notifications: Configure notifications from
the app.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
Note: Options vary by app.
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Samsung apps
The following apps come pre-installed or downloaded
over-the-air to your device.
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced
arithmetic functions.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator.
View calculator history
View and clear your calculator history.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator > History.
l To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.
l To clear the calculator history, tap
Clear history.
Convert units of measurement
Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit
converter.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calculator > Unit converter.
2. S
elect a category and use the drop-down menus
to choose units of measurement.
3. Enter a numeric value to view the conversion.
Scientific calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator, and turn the device
to landscape view.
l
If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate
screen.
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Add calendars
Add e
xisting calendars to the Calendar app.
1.
From Apps, t
ap Calendar > More options.
2.
Tap M
anage calendars > Add account, and
se
lect an account type.
Ther
e are several ways the calendar can be viewed.
Calendar view
1.
Fro
m Apps, tap Calendar > View,
and then tap
an option:
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display
another year.
• Mon
th: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
Eve
nts and tasks are also displayed.
3. En
ter your account information and follow the
prompts.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
• Tasks: Display all tasks.
2. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Calendar > Add to add an
event.
2. En
ter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Share an event
Share events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Calendar, tap an event, and
tap again to edit it.
2. T
ap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Calendar, tap an event, and
tap again to edit it.
2. Ta
p Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Create a task
Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items
you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a
certain day. A task displays as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > View > Tasks.
2.
Ta
p
Add to add a task.
3. En
ter details for the task, and then tap Save.
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Delete a task
Delete tasks from your Calendar.
1.
From A
pps, tap
Calendar, and tap a day on the
calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap
View > Tasks.
2.
Tap the
C
heckbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
• T
o delete a task, tap the task to open it, tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Calendar settings
Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.
1.
From A
pps, tap
Calendar > More options >
Settings.
2. T
ap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and video
Gallery
Take a picture
Reco
rd video
Settings
Flash
Switch cameras
Full screen
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Take pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Camera.
2. Us
e the display screen as a viewfinder.
• To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb to adjust the brightness.
• To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and
tap a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
• To change the shooting mode, swipe to the
right and select a mode.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
•
To change a camera setting, tap
Settings.
3.
Ta
p
Take a picture.
Record videos
Record high-quality videos using your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Camera and aim the camera
at your subject.
2.
Tap
Re
cord to begin recording a video.
• To
take a picture while recording, tap
Capture.
•
To temporarily stop recording, tap Pa
use.
To continue recording, tap Resume.
3.
Ta
p
Stop when you are finished recording.
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Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for
your pictures or choose from several shooting modes.
u
From Apps, tap Camera, and swipe to the right
to see shooting modes.
Re
ar camera
l Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal
mode for the picture.
l Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
l Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
l Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
l HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
and color depth features of the device to
produce a brighter and richer picture.
l Night: Use this to take photos in low-light
conditions, without using the flash.
l Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast-moving
subjects.
l Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
few seconds of background sound.
Front camera
l Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
l Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
l Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
few seconds of background sound.
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Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the
settings menu to configure your camera’s settings.
u
From Apps, tap Camera > Settings.
Rear camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
resolution requires more memory.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Front camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
resolution requires more memory.
l Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits
or self-recordings as viewed on the camera
screen, not as flipped images.
l Shooting methods:
– Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your
picture taken.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Common
l Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
compose a picture or video.
l Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
picture.
l Review pictures: Review pictures after
takingthem.
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l Quick launch: Press the Home key twice in
quick succession to open the camera.
l Storage location: Select the memory location.
– A memory card (not included) must be
installed to view Storage location.
l Floating Camera button: Add a camera button
that you can move anywhere on the screen.
l Volume key function: Use the Volume key as
the camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or
for system volume.
l Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of
time and setting alarms.
u
From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a
feature.
Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring
alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Add alarm.
2. T
ap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
• Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.
• Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when
the alarm rings.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Turn off alarm
At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm
and/or vibrates.
1.
To
s
top
an
alarm,
tap Dismiss, or swipe
Dismiss
to the left or right.
2. T
o postpone the alarm, tap Snooze.
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Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1.
From A
pps, tap
Clock, and find the alarm in
the alarm list (under Alarm), and then touch and
hold it to select it.
2. T
ap Delete.
World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > World clock.
2.
T
ap
Add city.
3. T
ap Search and enter the name of the city.
4. Tap the city name in the list, and then tap Add.
• To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap
Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see
what the local times would be in the other listed
cities.
1.
From A
pps, tap
Clock > World clock.
2.
T
ap
Time zone converter.
3.
T
ap Menu to choose a different city.
• To add a city to the list, tap Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM)
on the clock to set a time. Local times for the
other cities listed are automatically updated.
• To return the clock to the current time,
tap Reset.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Stopwatch.
2. T
ap Start to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
• To continue timing after stopping the clock,
tap Resume.
• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Timer.
2.
Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To
continue timing after pausing, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can
synchronize with personal accounts added to your
device. For more information, see Add an account on
page 151.
Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the
Phone app have different options and functions.
Add a contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Contacts > Create contact,
and then tap contact fields to enter information.
• Ch
oose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap
Contact photo to
assign a picture or an
animated GIF to the new contact.
• En
ter a name and other contact information.
–
Tap
Ad
d field to enter additional
entries.
–
Tap
Remove field to remove an entry.
–
Tap View more for additional fields.
– Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
• Tap Scan business card to import contact
information from a business card through the
device’s camera.
2. Tap Save.
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9
Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete information, or you can add more
fields to the contact’s list of information.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Contacts, and then tap a
contact.
2.
Ta
p
Details > Edit.
3. T
ap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
Share a contact
Share a contact by using various sharing methods.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Contacts, and then tap a
contact.
2.
Ta
p
Details > Share.
3. Ta
p either vCard file (VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
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Import contacts
Your device can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options >
Manage contacts.
2. Ta
p Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
Export contacts
Manually back up contacts to an installed memory
card (not included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options >
Manage contacts.
2. Ta
p Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link or unlink contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple
sources into one contact by linking entries into a
single contact.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Contacts, and then tap the
contact to select it.
2.
Tap
De
tails > More options > Link contacts.
3. Ta
p contacts to choose them.
4.
Tap Link.
T
o unlink contacts:
1
.
From Apps,
tap
Contacts, and then tap the
contact to select it.
2.
Tap
De
tails > More options > Manage linked
contacts.
3. T
ap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from
the main contact.
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Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a
contact.
2.
Ta
p
Details.
3.
Tap Add to Favorites t
o mark the contact as a
favorite. The star brightens
.
• To
remove the contact from Favorites, tap
Remove from Favorites. Th
e star then
dims .
Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Contacts, and then touch and
hold a contact to select it.
• Yo
u can also tap other contacts to select them
for deletion.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1.
From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups.
2.
Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter
information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for
the group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
u
From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
l To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact
to select it, and then tap Remove.
l To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and
then tap the contacts you want to add. When
finished, tap Done > Save.
Send a message to a group
Send a text message to members of a group.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Send message.
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Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1.
From A
pps, tap
Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Send email.
3.
Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email
address in their records are displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1.
From A
pps, tap
Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Delete.
• T
o only delete the group, tap Group only.
• To delete the group and the contacts in the
group, tap Group and members.
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Contacts settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options >
Settings.
2. T
ap an option and follow the prompts.
Direct share
Share content directly with your contacts from within
any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are
displayed in the Share window.
u
From Apps, tap Settings > Advanced features >
Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Email
View and manage all of your email accounts in one
app. To add an email account, see Add an email
account on page 13.
Create and send an email
Learn how to create and send email messages.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Email > Compose new
email.
• Di
fferent email account may have
additional steps and options.
2. Tap the To f
ield to add an email address or
tap
Add from Contacts to select a recipient
from Contacts, Groups, or Recents.
• Wh
en adding multiple recipients, separate
them with a semicolon (;) after each. More
recipients can be added at any time
before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tap the contact to place a checkmark, and
then tap Done. The contact is displayed in
the recipients field.
•
Tap
Sh
ow additional fields to add Cc
and Bcc fields.
3. Ta
p the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and
more to your email.
•
Tap
Mo
re options for additional email
options.
4. Rev
iew your message and tap Send.
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Manage the inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
u
From Apps, tap Email.
l Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
l Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
l Tap Edit for additional message options.
l Tap Sort to customize how messages display.
View multiple email accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts,
or you can view email accounts individually.
1.
From Apps, tap
Email.
2.
Tap
Ma
ilbox at the top left of the screen to
choose a different view:
• [A
ccount name]: View email for only one
email account.
• All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
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7
Remove email accounts
Email accounts can be removed from your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Email.
2.
Tap
Ma
ilbox > Settings.
3. Ta
p the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
Email settings
Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Email.
2.
Tap
Ma
ilbox > Settings.
• Un
der General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings
for only that account.
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8
Galaxy Apps
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive
to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to
download from Galaxy Apps.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
The following categories allow you to organize your
content:
l Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order
they were saved. Content is organized by date.
l Albums: Create custom albums to organize your
pictures and videos.
l Stories: Create custom collections of related
pictures and videos and share them with your
contacts.
View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the
Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. T
ap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to
view other pictures or videos.
• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap
Favorite. The picture is added to
Fa
vorites under the Albums tab.
• To
use Bixby Vision on the current picture, tap
Bixby Vision. F
or more information, see
Bixby on page 29
.
•
To access the following features, tap
Mo
re
options:
– De
tails: View and edit information about
the picture, including the date created,
location, and properties.
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– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as
wallpaper.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your pictures.
– Print: Send the picture to a connected
printer.
– Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in
Photo Editor Pro.
Edit pictures
Edit pictures stored on your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Ta
p a picture to view it.
•
Transform: R
otate, flip, crop, or make other
changes to the overall appearance of the
picture.
•
Effects: Add color effects.
•
Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated
stickers.
•
Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn
c
ontent.
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Play video
Play videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. T
ap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view
other pictures or videos.
• To mark the video as a favorite, tap
Fa
vorite. The video is added to
Favorites under the Albums tab.
•
To access the following features, tap
Mo
re
options:
– De
tails: View and edit information about
the video.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the video as
wallpaper on the Lock screen.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your videos.
3.
Tap
Play video to
play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Ta
p a video to view it.
3.
Tap
Edi
t to cut segments of the video.
4. Tap S
ave, and then confirm when prompted.
Apps 7
2
Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2.
Tap
Mo
re options > Share, and then tap pictures
and videos to select them.
3. T
ap Share, and then choose an app or connection
to use for sharing your selection. Follow the
prompts.
Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Gallery.
2.
Ta
p
More options > Edi
t.
3. T
ap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
4. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
u From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Volume down keys.
Apps 7
3
Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web
browser. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/
support/owners/app/samsung-internet
.
1
.
From Apps, t
ap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2. Ta
p the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
•
Add to Bookmarks: Ad
d the current web
page to bookmarks.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
we
b page.
•
Back or Ba
ck: Return to the
previous page.
•
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
•
H
ome: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Man
age bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
•
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
th
e icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.
Quick menu
Access common features of your browser.
u
Tap Quick menu for the following options:
l
Share: Share the web page with others.
l
New tab: Open a new tab.
l
Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night mode.
l
Webpage text size: Change the text size.
l
Close: Close the Quick menu.
l
Settings: Change Quick menu options.
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Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same
time.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
T
abs > New tab.
•
T
o close a tab, tap
Close tab.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved
pages, and History.
Save a Bookmark
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
T
ap
Add to Bookmarks.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks
page.
1.
From A
pps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
T
ap
Bookmarks > Bo
okmarks.
3. T
ap a bookmark entry.
Save a web page
Saving a web page stores its content on your device
so that you can access it offline.
1.
From A
pps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Save webpage.
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Open a saved web page
View a web page that has been saved.
1.
From Apps,
tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Bo
okmarks > Saved pages.
3. Ta
p a saved page.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
u
Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
1.
From Apps,
tap Samsung folder > Internet.
2.
Tap
Mo
re options > Share, and follow the
prompts.
Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after
you close the secret tab.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Ta
bs.
3. Ta
p Turn on secret mode.
4.
Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode
data with a password.
–
or –
T
ap Don’t use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1
.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Ta
p
Tabs > Turn off secret mode.
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Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the
Internet app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Mo
re options > Settings.
3. Ta
p an option and follow the prompts.
Apps 7
7
Messages
Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS)
and multimedia messages (MMS).
1.
From Apps, tap
Messages > Compose.
• You
can choose recipients from Contacts or
enter a phone number.
2. Tap Start.
3. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
To add an attachment, tap
Attach.
l
4.
Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
Send SOS messages
Send a message with your location to designated
contacts when you are in an emergency situation.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced features > Send
SOS messages, and then tap On/Off to enable
this feature.
2. Ta
p Send messages to > Add and add recipients
by creating new contacts or selecting from
Contacts.
• To include a picture from your front and rear
camera, tap Attach pictures.
• To include a five-second audio recording in
your SOS message, tap Attach audio recording.
3. Press the Power key quickly three times to send
an SOS message.
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View Messages
u
From Apps, tap Messages, and then tap a
message to view it.
l To play an audio or video attachment, tap
Play.
l To scroll through the list of messages, swipe
up or down.
Delete messages
1.
From A
pps, tap Messages > More options >
Edit.
2. T
ap each message you want to delete.
3.
Tap
D
elete, and confirm when prompted.
Message search
Search through your messages by using the search
feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Messages > Search.
2.
Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
t
ap Search on the keyboard.
Messages settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia
messages.
u
From Apps, tap Messages > More options >
Settings.
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Emergency alerts
Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and
other situations. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Messages > More options >
Settings.
2. T
ap Emergency alert settings to customize
notifications for emergency alerts.
Apps 8
0
My Files
View and manage files stored on your device,
including images, videos, music, and sound clips.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
My Files.
2. T
ap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
l Recent files: View recently accessed files.
–
This option displays if one or more files have
been accessed recently.
l Categories: View your files based on the file type.
l Phone: View folders and files located on the
device and optional memory card (not included).
l Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts.
–
Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.
Apps 8
1
My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files.
The following options are available:
l
Search: Search for a file or folder.
l
More options:
– Get more space:
View storage information
for your device.
– Settings: View settings for the app.
Apps 82
Phone
More options
Hide the keyboard
Message
Call
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Apps 83
Make a call
Make a call from a Home screen.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Phone.
2.
En
ter a number on the keypad and tap
Call.
•
Tap
Ke
ypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Enable swipe to call
Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a
call.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Advanced features >
Swipe to call or send messages.
2. Ta
p On/Off to enable this feature.
Make a call from Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Phone.
2. Ta
p Recents to display a list of recent calls.
3.
Tap a contact, and then tap
Call.
Make a call from Contacts
Call a contact from the Contacts app.
1.
From Apps, tap Contacts.
2. S
wipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.
Apps 8
4
Direct calls
Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact
details are currently on the screen by bringing the
device close to your ear.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Direct call, and tap On/Off to enable.
Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the
caller’s phone number or name is displayed. If you
are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the
incoming call.
u
On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to
the right to answer the call.
– o
r –
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap
Answer to answer the call.
Decline a call
You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are
using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the
incoming call.
u
On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to
the left to reject the call and send it to your
voicemail.
– or –
On the incoming pop-up screen, tap
Decline to
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
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Decline with a message A
djust the call volume
Y
ou can choose to decline an incoming call with a
te
xt message response.
u On the incoming call screen, drag Send message
upward and select a message.
– o
r –
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap
Send message and select a message.
End a call
u
Tap End when you are ready to end your call.
Actions while on a call
You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or
speaker, and even multitask while on a call.
u Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease
the volume.
– o
r –
Tap
Ex
tra volume t
o quickly add more volume
to the incoming audio.
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Switch to headset or speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetooth
®
headset (not included).
u
Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– o
r –
Tap
Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.
Multitask
If you exit the call screen to use another app, your
active call is indicated in the Status bar.
To return to the call screen:
u Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel and tap the call.
To end a call while multitasking:
u Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel, and then tap End call.
Apps 87
Call log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or
missed are stored in the Call log.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2.
Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.
If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s
name is displayed.
Save a contact from a recent call
Use recent call information to create a contact or
update your Contacts list.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. T
ap Recents.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that
you want to save to your Contacts list.
4.
Tap
Details.
5.
T
ap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
co
ntact, tap Update existing.
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Delete call records
To delete Call log entries:
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Ta
p Recents.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
4. Tap Delete.
Block a number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from
this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and
messages are not received.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Ta
p Recents.
3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
4.
Tap
De
tails > Block number, and confirm when
prompted.
You
can also modify your Block list in Settings:
u
From a Home screen, tap Phone > More
options > Settings > Block numbers.
Apps 89
Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
•
T
ap
Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2.
T
ap
More options > S
peed dial numbers. The
Speed dial screen displays the reserved speed
dial numbers.
3. T
ap an unassigned number.
•
Tap
M
enu to select a different Speed dial
number than the next one in sequence.
• N
umber 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
4.
Type in a name or number, or tap
A
dd from
Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
• T
he selected contact is displayed in the Speed
dial number box.
Make a call with Speed dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
l
2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.
l If the Speed dial number is more than one
digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold
the last digit.
Remove a Speed dial number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
l
2.
Tap More options > S
peed dial numbers.
3.
T
ap
Remove by the contact you want to
r
emove from Speed dial.
Apps 90
Emergency calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in
your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service
status. If your phone is not activated, you can only
make an emergency call.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2.
Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Call.
3.
Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Make an emergency call from a locked screen
The emergency telephone number can be dialed even
if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your
phone to call for help in an emergency. When
accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency
calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of
the phone remains secured.
1.
Drag
P
hone upward to open the call screen.
2.
Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Call.
4. C
omplete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Apps 91
Voicemail
Use your phone’s voicemail feature.
For information on setting up voicemail, see Set up
your voicemail on page 14.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2.
T
ouch and hold
Voicemail.
3. F
ollow the voice prompts from the voicemail
center.
Phone settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with the Phone app.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone > More
options > Settings.
2. Ta
p an option and follow the prompts.
TTY mode
A teletypewriter (TTY) is a telecommunications device
that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
who have speech or language disabilities to
communicate by telephone.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone > More
options > Settings.
2. Ta
p More settings > TTY mode.
3. Tap TTY OFF, TTY FULL, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.
Apps 9
2
Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For
more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/samsung-notes
.
1
.
From Apps, t
ap Samsung folder >
Samsung
Notes.
2.
Tap
C
reate and type a note. Available options
inc
lude:
l Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
l Pen: Use your finger to write text.
l Brush: Create a drawing.
l
Attach: Insert an image or voice file into
the note.
l
More options > Turn on/off Rich text: Use
enhanced text formatting.
3. Tap Save wh
en finished.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1.
From Apps, t
ap Samsung folder >
Samsung
Notes.
2. Tap
a note to view it.
3. Tap Edit to make changes.
4. Tap Save.
Browse notes
Browse notes you create.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Samsung
Notes.
l Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
l
To se
arch for a note, tap Search.
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Notes options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1.
From Apps,
tap Samsung folder >
Samsung
Notes.
2.
Tap
Mo
re options for the following options:
• Edi
t: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
• List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
Apps 9
5
Samsung+
Samsung+ allows you to access live customer
support, view device diagnostics, and learn about
your registered Samsung devices. For support, visit
samsung.com/us/samsung-plus.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.
2. F
ollow the prompts to log in with either a
Samsung account or a Google Account.
Plus help
The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to
provide you quick access to the help you need.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.
2.
Tap
Pl
us for the following options:
• Se
arch: Enter keywords to find the
information you need.
• Community: View community boards where
you can ask questions and give answers to
other Samsung users.
• Text chat: Chat with an automated support
system by texting.
• Call us: Start a phone call with customer
service.
• Video chat: Start a video call with customer
service.
Apps 9
6
Quick tabs
The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and
right across the tabs to view Help topics.
l Home: Register your Samsung devices and view
customized cards.
l Diagnostics: View storage, connection speed, and
battery levels for your device.
l Learn: View Articles about your device to help you
get the most out of it.
l Community: View community boards where you
can ask questions and give answers to other
Samsung users.
l Get help: View quick links to call, video, and
community support for your device.
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SmartThings
Control your devices by monitoring them in one
place. Check the status of your devices by looking at
the dashboard.
Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or
defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty;
contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for
support.
1.
From A
pps, tap Samsung folder >
SmartThings,
and sign in with your Samsung account.
2. F
ollow the prompts to begin using SmartThings.
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Google apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and
address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved
to your Google Drive
™
cloud account.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn
more.
Duo
Make one-to-one video calls.
Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-
based email service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Find online content with tools that learn
what interests you. Turn on your
personalized feed to receive customized
content.
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Maps
Get directions and other location-based
information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps. For more
information, see
Location on page 114
.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn
more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos
automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos
™
.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn
more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn
more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn
more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play
™
store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
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Additional apps
The following apps are preloaded or downloaded
over the air to your device.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the
Facebook
™
app. Share updates, photos, and
videos, as well as text, chat, and play
games.
Apps 102
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings.
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
u From a Home screen, swipe up to access
Apps, and then tap Settings.
– o
r –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1.
From
Settings, tap Search.
2.
Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you
type, settings that match display on the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• W
hen Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks
and displays them.
2. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually connect to a
Wi-Fi network
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is
hidden.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
T
ap
Add network at
the bottom of the list.
3. E
nter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the network name.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced
options, such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Connect.
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Wi-Fi preferences
Customize advanced Wi-Fi services.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap Advanced. To view all network settings, tap
View more.
• Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the
Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi
signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable Wi-Fi in
frequently used locations.
• Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi
networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have
turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network
by pressing the WPS button on a router.
• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by
entering your WPS PIN.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether
to disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is
asleep.
• Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data
between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not
required.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. T
ap Wi-Fi Direct.
• Your device scans for discoverable Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to
connect.
Share files with Wi-Fi Direct
Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– o
r –
Tap
More o
ptions > Share.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Wi-Fi
Direct
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Wi-Fi Direct, your device begins
downloading the file.
u To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap File received.
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Disconnect from Wi-Fi
Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi >
Wi-Fi Direct.
2. T
ap a device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another
Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created,
the devices continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information without having to re-enter
a passcode.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Y
our device scans for discoverable Bluetooth
devices. To scan again, tap Scan.
2. Tap a device, and follow the prompts to connect.
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Rename a paired device
Rename a paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2.
Tap
S
ettings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
3. E
nter a new name, and tap Rename.
Share files with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired
device.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– o
r –
Tap More options > S
hare.
2. T
ap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
Receive files with
Bluetooth
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
1. Tap Accept.
2. To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap File received.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth
device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2.
Tap
S
ettings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Phone visibility
Tablet visibility
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and
transfer files.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Phone
visibility, and then tap On/Off.
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Data usage
View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for
Wi-Fi networks.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
The following options are available:
l Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.
l Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Airplane
mode.
2. T
ap On/Off to enable this feature.
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Mobile hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Mobile
hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
2. Ta
p On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot.
5. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.
Change the mobile
hotspot password
Change your Mobile Hotspot password.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Connections > Mobile
hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
2. Ta
p the password and enter a new password.
3. Tap Save.
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Allowed devices list Configure mobile hotspot
settings
Control which devices can connect to your Mobile
hotspot.
M
anage your security and connecting settings.
1.
From S
ettings, tap Connections > Mobile
hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
and MAC address.
3. T
ap Add to add the device.
• To restrict connections to your Allowed
devices list, tap Allowed devices only.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > Mobile
hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Configure mobile hotspot
for the following settings:
• N
etwork name: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
• Hide my device: Prevent your Mobile hotspot
from being discoverable by other devices.
• Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
• Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, you can view or change it.
• Show advanced options: Configure additional
Mobile hotspot settings.
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Tethering
You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet
connection with a computer.
1.
From
Settings, tap C
onnections > Mobile
hotspot and tethering.
2. Tap an option:
• T
ap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection using Bluetooth.
• Connect the computer to the device using a
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.
Location
Some apps may require one or more location services
be turned on for full functionality.
1.
Fr
om Settings, tap Connections > Location.
2. T
ap On/Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).
• Phone only: Uses GPS only.
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4. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
Recent location requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Location.
2. T
ap On/Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most
recent location data. Google apps can use this data
to improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Location.
2.
Tap an entry under Location services to use as a
location service.
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Nearby device
scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > Nearby device scanning.
2. T
ap On/Off to enable the feature.
Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi
network.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > Printing.
2.
Tap
A
dd service and follow the prompts to
add a print service.
3.
T
ap the print service, and then tap
More
op
tions > Add printer.
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Virtual Private
Networks
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a
secure screen lock o
n page 142.
1
.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN
connection.
1.
Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
2.
T
ap
Settings next to a VPN.
3.
E
dit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting
to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > VPN.
2. T
ap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap
Disconnect.
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Sounds and vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Sound mode
Switch between sound modes, while preserving the
individual sound settings you have made.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Sound mode, and then choose a mode:
l Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
l Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications
and alerts.
l Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for
muting the device.
Easy mute
Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Easy
mute, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Sounds and vibration.
2. Ta
p options to customize:
• Vibrate while ringing: Set your device to
vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive
a call.
• Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity
levels for calls, notifications, and feedback by
dragging the sliders.
• Vibration pattern: Choose from preset
vibration patterns.
Volume
Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications,
and other audio.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Volume, and drag the sliders.
Not
e: You can also use the Volume key to adjust
the volume. Tap More to customize all volume
options.
Use Volume keys for
media
Set the default of the Volume key to control the
media volume.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sounds and vibration.
2. T
ap Use Volume keys for media to enable this
feature.
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Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume
while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers
(not included).
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Volume.
2.
Tap
M
ore options > Media volume limiter.
3. T
ap On/Off to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the
Custom volume limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the
volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN.
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Ringtone.
2.
T
ap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.
Notification sounds
Customize notification sounds for certain apps or
choose a default for all notifications.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Notification sounds and tap a sound to choose it.
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Do not disturb
Set your device to mute all or some notifications and
sounds during specific time periods.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Do not disturb and configure the following:
l Turn on now: Enable this option.
l Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days,
Start time, and End time to set up a do not
disturb schedule.
l Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is
in Do not disturb mode.
l App rules: Manage rules set by apps.
l Hide visual notifications: Select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps
silenced by Do not disturb.
System sounds
Set various other system sound options.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and
tap to enable each option:
l Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
l Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
l Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger
is connected.
l Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the
navigation keys are tapped.
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Key-tap feedback
Play tones when keys are tapped.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and
then tap to enable each option:
l Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
l Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
l Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when
the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Sound quality and
effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Sound quality and effects. The following options
are available:
l Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with
audio that surrounds you.
l Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is
customized to different genres of music.
l Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various
sound qualities.
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l Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
l Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concert hall.
l Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.
Separate app sound
You can choose to have an app play sound on a
speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the
sounds on your device.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Separate app sound.
2.
Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and
then set the following options:
• App: Choose an app to play its sound on a
separate audio device.
• Audio device: Choose the audio device that
you want the app’s sound to be played on.
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts from.
Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Manage notifications
Allow or block notifications from apps and services.
u
From Settings, tap Notifications.
l To customize App icon badges, tap App icon
badges.
l To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap
On/Off next to an app.
l To configure additional notification settings,
tap Advanced.
l To customize individual notification settings,
tap an app or service.
Smart alert
Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify
you about missed calls and messages.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout
delay, and other settings.
Screen off settings
Customize when the screen turns off.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Display.
2. T
ap an option to customize:
• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set
amount of time.
• Block accidental touches: You can prevent the
screen from turning on while the device is in a
dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.
• Screen saver: Display colors or images after
the screen has turned off or while charging.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display.
2. C
ustomize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
• Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness based on the lighting
conditions.
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Blue light filter
Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep
better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn
this feature on and off.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Blue light filter,
and then choose one of the following options:
l Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of
the filter.
l Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
l Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for
when Blue light filter should be enabled. You
can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom
schedule.
Font and screen zoom
You can set the screen zoom level and the font size
and style.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display > Font and screen
zoom for the following options:
• D
rag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the
zoom level.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size
of text.
•
Tap a font to select it, or tap
D
ownload
fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.
2. T
ap Done to set the screen zoom and font.
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Screen quality
Customize the screen mode to match your viewing
preferences.
u
From Settings, tap Display to configure an
option:
l Tap Screen mode and choose Adaptive display
or a specific type of screen mode based on
what you are viewing.
One-handed mode
Change the screen layout to accommodate operating
your device with one hand.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced features >
One-handed mode.
2. T
ap On/Off to enable the following:
• Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either
bottom corner to reduce the display size.
• Button: Press the Home key three times in
quick succession to reduce the display size.
• Show keys on screen: Display the Home, Back,
and Recents keys on the screen.
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Device maintenance
View
the status of your device’s battery, storage, and
memory. You can also automatically optimize your
devi
ce’s system resources.
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
running in the background.
l Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1.
From
Set
tings, tap Device maintenance.
2. Tap O
ptimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
u
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Ba
ttery for options:
l Battery usage: View power usage by item.
l Power saving mode: Select a power mode to
extend battery life.
l App power monitor: View power usage by app.
l Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude
from being put to sleep by the App power
monitor.
l Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to
sleep immediately when not being used.
l
More options > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications.
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Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (not included).
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
l To increase available memory, tap Clean now.
Memory card (SD card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed in the Storage setting.
For more information, see Install a SIM card and
memory card on page 8.
Mount a memory card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the
card without removing it from the device, you need to
mount it before it can be accessed.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
T
ap
More options > S
torage settings.
3.
Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
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Remove a memory card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored
on the memory card, unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
T
ap
More options > S
torage settings.
3.
Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Unmount.
4. Remove your memory card from the device.
Format a memory card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1.
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
T
ap
More options > S
torage settings.
3.
Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
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Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can
close background apps and reduce the amount of
memory you are using to speed up your device.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Device maintenance >
Memory.
• T
he used and available memory are shown.
2. To free up as much memory as possible, tap
Clean now and follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will
be closed.
Device security
Enable and configure security services for your
device.
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Device security for the following options:
l Tap Scan phone to scan for security threats.
l Tap Knox active protection to enable extra
protection against malicious attacks.
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Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device
language
You can add languages to your list and organize
them according to preference. If an app does not
support your default language, then it will move to
the next supported language in your list.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input > Language.
2.
Tap
Ad
d language, and select a language
from the list.
3. T
ap Set as default to change the device
language.
• To switch to another language on the list, drag
Mo
ve next to the desired language to the
top of the list, and then tap Done.
Default keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. Ta
p Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.
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Google Voice typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. T
ap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.
• Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
• Voice Match: Train Google Assistant to
recognize your voice when you say
"Ok Google".
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a
Bluetooth headset, if available.
Manage on-screen
keyboards
Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. T
ap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.
3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
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Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical
keyboard connected to your device (sold separately).
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an
option:
• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also
being used.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill
services.
1.
From
Settings, tap General Management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap Autofill service and select your preferred
service.
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Text-to-speech options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice
Assistant.
u
From Settings, tap General management >
Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:
l Preferred engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
Tap
Settings for options.
l Language: Select a default language.
l Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
l Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
l Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of
speech synthesis.
l Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right
to go faster or to the left to go slower.
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Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. Outside of
network coverage, you can set the date and time
manually.
u
From Settings, tap General management >
Date and time. The following options are
available:
l Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from your wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
l Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
Report diagnostic
information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Report diagnostic information.
2. R
ead and accept the consent information to
enable this feature.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also
reset your device to its factory defaults.
Reset settings
You can reset your device to its factory default
settings, which resets everything except the security,
language, and account settings. Personal data is not
affected.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Reset > Reset settings.
2. T
ap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Reset > Reset network settings.
2. T
ap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Factory data reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing
all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the
device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an
external SD card is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
activated, you must enter the user name and
password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,
it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync
with all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1.
From
S
ettings, tap General management >
Reset > Factory data reset.
2.
Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
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Factory reset protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without
your permission. For example, if your device is lost or
stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only
someone with your Google Account username and
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a
factory data reset if you do not have your Google
Account username and password.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to
Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-
authorized service center, you should remove your
Google Account before resetting the device back to
factory settings. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable factory reset protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
automatically activates the FRP security feature.
Disable factory reset protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Google account].
2. T
ap Remove account.
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Auto restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
device restarts.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap General management >
Reset > Auto restart.
2. T
ap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your
device.
• Day: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device.
Software update
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
u
From Settings, tap Software update for the
following options:
l Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
l Download updates automatically: Update
software automatically.
l Scheduled software updates: Install software
updates at a time you set.
l Last update information: View information
about the last software update.
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Lock screen and
security
Secure your device and protect your data with Lock
screen and security settings.
Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or
no security. Choose from the following: Swipe,
Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using
a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock
type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN,
or Password).
2. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on
the lock screen. The following options are
available:
l Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
l Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
l Transparency: Adjust the transparency of
notifications.
l Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of
notification text automatically based on the
background color.
3. Tap Done when finished.
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4. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically
when trusted locations or other devices have
been detected. A secure screen lock is
required for this feature.
l Secure lock settings: Customize your secure
lock settings. A secure screen lock is required
for this feature.
Biometrics
The following biometric lock types are available:
l Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock
your device. For more information, see Face
recognition on page 31.
Clock and information
Configure features for the Lock screen.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen for options:
l Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock
on the Lock screen.
l Roaming clock: Change to digital clocks
showing both local and home time zones when
roaming.
l FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock
screen to get quick access to useful
information.
l Contact information: Show your contact
information, such as your phone number or
email address.
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l Notifications: Select which notifications to
display on the Lock screen.
l App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile.
You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable
Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Find My Mobile.
2.
Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts. The
following options are available:
l Remote controls: Activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
l Google location service: Activate or deactivate
Google location service. This service must be
on in order to find your device.
l Send last location: Allow your device to send
its last location to the Find My Mobile server
when the battery falls below a certain level.
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Security update
Check the date of the last security software update.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Security update to see if the latest security
update is installed.
Install unknown apps
Allow selected apps to install unknown third-party
apps.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Install unknown apps.
2. T
ap an app.
3. Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be
installed using this app.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance
security. You must sign in to your Samsung account
in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a
secure lock for your device.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure
content on your device.
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App permission
monitor
Get notified when permissions you select are being
used by apps running in the background.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
App permission monitor.
2.
Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be
notified about when they use certain
permissions.
Secure startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
pattern, or password to be entered before it starts
up. You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Secure startup and select an option.
Encrypt SD card
Protect your optional memory (not included) card by
encrypting its data.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Encrypt SD card.
2.
Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
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View passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings > Make passwords visible
to enable the feature.
Security update
service
Automatically receive security updates.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings for the following Security
update service options:
l Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
– Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
l Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
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Device administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings > Device admin apps.
2.
Tap an option to enable it as a device
administrator.
Credential storage
Manage your security certificates. You can disable or
remove certificates.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings for the following options:
l Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
l View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
l User certificates: View user certificates.
l Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
l Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
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Knox active protection
Protect your device against malicious attacks.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings > Knox active protection
and follow the prompts.
Advanced security
settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings for the following
advanced options:
l Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock
screen is enabled. For more information,
see Set a secure screen lock on page 142.
l Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
device.
l Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
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l Notification access: View the applications that
can access notifications you receive on your
device.
l Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your Google
Account, Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple
devices. For more information, visit samsung.com/
us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud
.
1.
From
Set
tings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Samsung Cloud.
l If a Samsung account has not been added,
follow the prompts to add one.
2. Once a Samsung account is configured, you
can view and manage items stored in the
SamsungCloud.
Add an account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > Add account.
2. Tap
one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic
updates to your accounts.
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Account settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers.
Contact your service provider for more information
on your account’s settings.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Account type].
2.
Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
3. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Account type].
2. T
ap the account and then tap Remove account.
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Backup and restore
Configure your device to backup data to your
personal accounts.
Samsung account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
u
From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:
l Back up data: Configure your Samsung
account to back up your data.
l Restore data: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.
Google account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
u
From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:
l Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
l Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
l Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
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Google settings
Configure your device’s Google settings. Available
options depend on your Google account.
u
From Settings, tap Google, and select an
option to customize.
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that make
using the device easier for those with certain
physical disabilities.
For more information about Accessibility for
Samsungproducts, please contact us at
accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Vision and
tap an option:
l Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to
assist blind and low-vision users.
l Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice
Assistant.
l Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
l Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
l Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC
tags to provide information about nearby
objects.
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l Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.
l High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.
l High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and
the background.
l Show button shapes: Show buttons with
shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
l Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
l Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such
as triple-tapping, double pinching, and
dragging two fingers across the screen.
l Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large
pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.
l Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to
black text on a white background.
l Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color.
l Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have
difficulty reading the text.
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Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
audio aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing and
tap an option:
l Flash notification: Set the camera light or
screen to blink whenever you receive a
notification.
l Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
l Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for
use with hearing aids.
l Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
l Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
l Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set
the left and right balance when using a stereo
device.
l Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
Dexterity and
interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Dexterity
and interaction and tap an option:
l Universal switch: Control your device with your
customized switches.
l Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
l Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
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l Click after pointer stops: Automatically click
on an item after the pointer stops over it.
l Interaction control: Customize interactable or
non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the
keyboard.
More accessibility
settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your
device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility
l Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine
and options. For more information, see
Text-to-speech options on page 136.
l Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
l Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power
key together.
l Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features using the Volume keys.
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l Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
l Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.
l Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer
or reject incoming calls with a single tap.
Accessibility services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store.
1.
From
Settings, tap A
ccessibility.
2.
Other installed accessibility services may be
listed and configured under Services.
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Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier
to use.
Help
View the user manual on your device.
u
From Settings, tap Help.
Manage game features
Automatically arrange all your games in one place.
For more information on Game Launcher, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Games.
l Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.
l Tap On/Off to enable Game Tools.
Device assistance app
Device assistance apps help you by gathering
information from the screen currently shown.
1.
Tap
Settings > Apps > More options > Default
apps > Device assistance app.
2. Ta
p an option to customize:
• Device assistance app: Select your default
assistance app.
• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on
the screen to provide related content.
• Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze
images of the screen.
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Dual messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Advanced features >
Dual messenger.
2.
Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the
feature for each app.
About phone
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap About phone, and then
view your phone number, model number, serial
number, and IMEI information.
2.
Tap additional items to view more information
about your device.
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Legal
View legal information
for your device.
Legal information
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MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a
binding arbitration agreement between you and
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”).
You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar
days of the first consumer purchase by emailing
optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864) and providing the applicable information.
For complete terms and conditions that bind you and
Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement”
section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the
Product.
Find legal information online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and
Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online.
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and Health & Safety Information:
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Find legal information on the mobile device
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and
Health & Safety Information are also available on the
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location depends on the device, and is usually in the
“About device” or “About phone” section, for
example:
l Settings > About phone or About device or
About tablet > Legal information > Samsung legal
l Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.
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agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
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attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
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Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and
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Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
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this Product as sold, including the hardware and
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or benefits.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may
be required. For more information about Knox, please
refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.
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Restricting children’s
access to your mobile
device
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play
with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the device, or make calls that
increase your device bill. Keep the device and all its
parts and accessories out of the reach of small
children.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on
your device may not be compatible with DRM-
protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
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is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy
part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
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