User Guide
Contents
Features
Biometric security| Dark mode
Getting started
Device Layout: Galaxy Tab A9+ | Tab A9+5G
Set up your device: Charge the battery| Accessories
Start using your device: Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Bring data from an
old device| Lock or unlock your device| Side button settings| Accounts| Navigation|
Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Modes and Routines| Digital wellbeing
and parental controls| Biometric security| Memory card| Taskbar | Multiwindow| Edge
panels| Enter text
Customize your home screen: App icons| Wallpaper| Widgets| Home screen settings|
Status bar| Notification panel | Quick settings
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| Record videos|
Camera settings
Gallery: Open pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos| Take a screenshot| Screen recorder
Samsung apps
Galaxy Store| Gaming Hub | Messages | Phone | Samsung Flow| Samsung News|
Samsung TV Plus| Smart Switch| VoiceRecorder| Calculator| Calendar| Clock|
Contacts| Internet| MyFiles| Samsung Notes
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Google apps
Chrome| Drive| Gmail| Google| Google TV| Maps| Meet| Messages | Photos| Play
Store| YouTube| YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook| LinkedIn| Microsoft 365| OneDrive
Settings
Connections: Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| Airplane mode| Mobile networks| Data usage| Mobile
hotspot| Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a printer| Virtual Private
Networks| Private DNS| Ethernet| Connected devices
Customization: Display| Notifications| Sound
Security: Lock screen and security| Face recognition
Accounts: Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Users| Backup and
restore| Google settings
Backup: Samsung account| Google Account| External storage transfer
Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack| Spoken assistance | Visibility
enhancements | Hearing enhancements| Interaction and dexterity| Advanced
settings| Installed apps| About Accessibility
Other: User manual| Dual Messenger| Daily Board| Smart suggestions | Medical info|
Labs| About tablet
Learn more
Legal information
Contents
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Galaxy Tab A9+ | Tab A9+5G
USB/
Charging
port
Camera
Microphone
Speaker
Side
button
Volume
button
Camera
Microphone
Speaker
Speaker
Accessory
c
onnector
Headset
j
ack
Speaker
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Set up your device
Charge the battery| Accessories
Your device uses a nano-SIM card (unless it is the Wi-Fi model). A SIM card may be
preinstalled, or you may be able to use your previous SIM card.
Network indicators for 5G service are based on your service provider’s specifications
and network availability. Contact your service provider for more details.
Install SIM/microSD card
Place the SIM card and
optional microSD™ card
(sold separately) into
the tray.
Charge your device
B
efore turning on your
device, charge it fully.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. A USB Type-C 3A cable is included.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078994/
NOTE Wall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and
cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn
or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and
batteries may not be covered under warranty and may cause damage.
Learn more: samsung.com
TIPWhile charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. Thisusually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/
answer/ANS00076952
Accessories
Supported accessories (sold separately) can be configured through Settings. This
option may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories
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From Settings, tap Advanced features > Accessories.
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Start using your device
Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Bring data from an old device| Lock or
unlock your device| Side button settings| Accounts| Navigation| Navigation bar|
Customize your home screen| Modes and Routines| Digital wellbeing and parental
controls| Biometric security| Memory card| Taskbar | Multiwindow| Edge panels|
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Turn on your device
Use Side button to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or
broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
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Press and hold Side button to turn the device on.
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To turn the device off, press and hold Side button and Volume down button at
the same time, and tap Power off. Confirm when prompted.
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To restart your device, press and hold Side button and Volume down button
at the same time, and tap Restart. Confirm when prompted.
NOTEBest 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed
antennas (rear of device); contact your service provider for network availability;
5G performance may be impacted by a case or cover.
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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Bring data from an old device
Download Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data using
a USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer. Learn more: samsung.com/smartswitch
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Bring data from old device.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
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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. Learn more: Lock screen and security
Side button
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen
to unlock it.
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Side button settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to Side button.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when Side button is pressed twice.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side button.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
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Quick launch camera (default)
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Open app
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.
Contact your service provider for more information.
Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android
™
features.
When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when
resetting to factory settings. Learn more: Google Play Protect
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2.
Tap Add account > Google.
Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
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From Settings, tap Samsung account.
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Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook
®
account to manage email messages.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2.
Tap Add account > Outlook.
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Navigation
A touch screen 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 touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
TIPYou can adjust the touch sensitivity or use special controls to navigate your
device using your voice or gestures. Learn more: Accessibility
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
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Tap an item to select it.
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Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag across the screen.
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Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
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Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
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Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
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Drag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring two fingers together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
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Move two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in.
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Move two fingers together on the screen to zoom out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
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Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
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Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Back
Recent apps
Home
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
3. Tap Button position to choose the position of the buttons on the Navigation bar.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the
feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
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More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
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Gesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
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Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is disabled, you can still
switch between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled.
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Show button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the
screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.
Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.
App icons| Wallpaper| Widgets| Home screen settings| Status bar| Notification panel |
Quick settings
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
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From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.
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To remove an icon:
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From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.
NOTERemoving an icon does not delete the app, it only removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the appearance of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite
picture, video, or preloaded wallpaper.
1.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper and
style.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
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Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them.
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Change wallpapers: Choose from a variety of wallpaper options or download
more from Galaxy Themes.
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Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper.
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Dim wallpaper when Dark mode is on: Enable to apply Dark mode to your
wallpaper.
Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2.
Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.
3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
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Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
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From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
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Create stack: Add other widgets of the same size to stack in the same
place on the screen.
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Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.
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Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
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App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2.
Tap Settings to customize:
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Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps
screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
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Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Home screen.
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Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Apps screen.
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Add media page to Home screen: When enabled swipe right from the Home
screen to open a media page. Tap to display available media services.
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Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen
for direct access to the Apps screen.
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Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
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Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps
to the Home screen.
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Hide apps on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to hide from the Home
and App screens. Return to this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps
are still installed and can appear as results in Finder searches.
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App icon badges:Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.
You can also choose the badge style.
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Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification
panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
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About Home screen: Display version information.
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Contact us:Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on
the left.
Status icons
Battery full Charging Mute
Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active
Notification icons
New email Download Upload App update
Configure display options for the Status bar.
TIPFrom Quick settings, tap More options > Status bar to configure settings for
Status bar notifications.
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Notification panel
For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, open the Notification panel.
Device settings
Notification cards
Quick settings
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Open the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any screen.
1. Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel.
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To open an item, tap it.
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To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.
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To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
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To customize notifications, tap Notification settings.
2.
Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the
Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel provides access to device functions using Quick settings.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick settings.
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Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.
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Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.
Here are some of the most common Quick settings. Other settings may be available
on your device.
Wi-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate
Airplane mode Location Power saving Dark mode
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Quick settings options
The following options are available in Quick settings.
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Users: Switch between user profiles.
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Search: Search the device.
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Power off: Power off and Restart options.
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Settings: Access the device's settings menu.
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More options: Reorder Quick settings or change the button layout.
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Device control: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or
Google Home are installed.
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Media output: Access the Media panel and control playback of connected audio
and video devices.
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Brightness slider: Drag to adjust the screen brightness.
Modes and Routines
Set up modes and routines to automatically change your device's settings to match
your activity or situation.
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From Settings, tap Modes and Routines for the following pages:
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Modes: Choose a mode based on what you are doing or where you are.
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Routines:Create routines for your device based on times or places.
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Digital wellbeing and parental controls
You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily breakdown of how
frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you
check your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going
to bed.
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From Settings, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls for the following
features:
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Tap the Dashboard for the following categories:
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Screen time: Review how long an app has been opened and used each
day.
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Notifications received: Display how many notifications have been received
from an app each day.
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Times opened/Unlocks: Review how many times an app has been opened
each day.
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Screen time goal: Set a screen time goal and check your daily average.
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App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.
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Driving monitor: Review your screen time while connected to your car's
Bluetooth and which apps you use the most.
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Walking monitor: Review how much time you use your device while walking.
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Parental controls:Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family
Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen
time, and set screen time limits.
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Biometric security
Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.
Face recognition
You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock
your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.
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Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could
be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
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Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats,
beards, or heavy make-up.
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When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera
lens is clean.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Biometrics > Facerecognition.
2. Follow the prompts to register your face.
Face recognition management
Customize how face recognition works.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Biometrics > Facerecognition.
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Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
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Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.
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Stay on Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face
recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.
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Brighten screen:Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your
face can be recognized in dark conditions.
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About face recognition: Learn additional information about securing your
device with face recognition.
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Biometrics settings
Configure your preferences for biometric security options.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Biometrics for the following:
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Show unlock transition effect:Show a transition effect when you use
biometrics to unlock your device.
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About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about securing
your device with biometrics.
Memory card
Protect data on your optional memory card (not included).
Encrypt SD card
You can encrypt your optional microSD card (not included) to protect its data. This
only allows the card information to be accessed from your device with a password.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Encrypt SD
card.
2. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your microSD
card.
NOTEPerforming a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing
an encrypted microSD card. Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to
decrypt the installed microSD card first.
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Taskbar
Display the Taskbar on the bottom of your screen for a PC-like experience. Open apps
and app pairs quickly.
Apps list
Shortcuts
Recent apps
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Taskbar.
2.
Tap to enable this feature.
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To include recently opened apps on the Taskbar, tap Show recent apps.
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Multiwindow
Multitask by using multiple 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.
Split screen control
1.
From any screen, tap Recent apps.
2. Tap the app icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.
3. Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view.
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Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen view.
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Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:
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Rotate clockwise: Rotate the screens clockwise to change the orientation
of the split.
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Switch window: Swap the two windows.
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Add app pair to: Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Home screen
or Apps edge panel. It can also be added to the Taskbar.
Multi window gestures
Configure Multi window features to launch with swipe gestures.
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From Settings, tap Advanced features > Multiwindow for the following options:
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Swipe for split screen:Swipe two fingers across either screen from the side or
bottom to change to Split screen view. Swipe again to switch apps.
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Swipe for pop-up view:Swipe from the top corner of the screen toward the
middle to change the window to pop-up view.
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Show multi window menu with 1 window: Tap the handle on the Main screen
to show the Multi window menu.
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Full screen in split screen view:Hide the status and navigation bars when in
split screen view. Swipe from the respective edges of the screen to show the
hidden bars.
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Edge panels
The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from
the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts,
as well as check news, sports, and other information.
Apps panel | Configure Edge panels | Edge panel position and style| About Edge panels
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From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels, tap to enable this feature.
Edge handle
Swipe to the center
of the screen to
open the Edge
panels.
Apps panel
You can add apps to the Appspanel.
1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until
the Apps panel is displayed.
2.
Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. You can also tap All apps for the
complete app list.
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To open additional windows in pop-up view, drag the app icon from the Apps
panel to the open screen.
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To configure Apps panel:
1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle tothe center of the screen. Swipe until
the Appspanel is displayed.
2.
Tap Edit to add other apps to the Appspanel.
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To add an app to the Apps panel, find it on the left side of the screen and tap it
to add it to an available space on the right column.
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To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on
top of an app in the columns on the right.
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To change the order of the apps on the panel, drag each app to the desired
location.
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To remove an app, tap Remove.
3.
Tap Back to save changes.
Configure Edge panels
You can customize the Edge panels.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > Panels.
2. The following options are available:
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Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
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Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.
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More options:
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Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or
right.
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Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a
secure screen lock is set.
3.
Tap Back to save changes.
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Edge panel position and style
You can change the position of the Edge handle.
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From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels >Handle for the following options:
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Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the
edge of the screen.
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Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen
displayson.
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Lock handle position:Enable to prevent the handle position from being
moved when touched and held.
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Style: Choose a color for the Edge handle.
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Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle.
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Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle.
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Width: Drag the slider to adjust the width of the Edge handle.
About Edge panels
Check the current Edge panel software version and license information.
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From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > AboutEdge panels.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
Expand toolbar
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Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard. Options may vary by
service provider.
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From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:
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Expression: Explore different types of emojis, GIFs, create custom
combined emojis, and more.
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Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
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Split keyboard: Change the keyboard to a split version that is separated.
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Floating keyboard: Change the keyboard to a floating version that can be
moved anywhere on the screen.
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Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text.
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Voice input:Use Samsung voice input.
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Settings: Access keyboard settings.
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Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.
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Translate: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them
into another language.
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Grammarly:Get suggestions from Grammarly as you type.
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Spotify: Add music from Spotify
™
.
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YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.
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Emojis: Insert an emoji.
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GIFs: Add animated GIFs.
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Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.
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Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested ones.
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Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
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Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to
cut, copy, and paste.
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Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
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From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:
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Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages
are available on the keyboard.
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To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.
Smart typing
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Predictive text: Display suggested words and phrases as you type.
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Suggest emojis: Display suggested emojis as you type.
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Suggest stickers while typing: Display suggested stickers as you type.
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Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text
recommendations.
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Suggest text corrections: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest
corrections.
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Text shortcuts: Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases.
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More typing options: Customize additional typing options.
Style and layout
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Keyboard toolbar: Show or hide the keyboard toolbar.
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High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and
change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
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Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.
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Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.
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Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.
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Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.
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Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
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Other settings
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Voice input: Configure voice input services and settings.
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Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.
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Handwriting: Customize handwriting options.
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Save screenshots to clipboard:Enable saving screenshots to the keyboard
clipboard.
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Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.
•
Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear
personalized data.
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About Samsung keyboard: Display version information.
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Use Samsung voice input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
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From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input and speak your text.
Return to keyboard
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Camera and Gallery
You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and
videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can review and edit them.
Camera
Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| Record videos| Camera
settings
Gallery
Open pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos| Take a screenshot| Screen recorder
Camera
You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app.
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From Apps, tap Camera.
TIPDouble press Side button to open the Camera app.
Shooting modes
G
allery
Switch cameras
Capture
Zoom
Settings
Camera and Gallery
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Navigate the camera screen
Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.
1.
From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:
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Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.
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When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to
adjust the brightness.
•
To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up
or down.
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To zoom at a precise level, tap 1x and tap an option at the bottom of the
screen. (Only available when using the rear camera.)
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To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.
•
To change camera settings, tap Settings.
2.
Tap Capture.
Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from
several shooting modes.
◌
From Camera, swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes.
•
Portrait: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos.
•
Photo: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures.
•
Video: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos.
•
More: Choose other available shooting modes. Tap Add to drag modes
into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen.
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Deco Pic: Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera.
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Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.
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Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal
or vertical direction.
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Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and
color tone while taking pictures.
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Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash.
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Hyperlapse: Create a time lapse video by recording at various frame rates.
The frame rate is adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and
the movement of the device.
Record videos
Record smooth lifelike videos using your device.
1.
From Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.
2.
Tap Record to begin recording a video.
•
To take a picture while recording, tap Capture.
•
To temporarily stop recording, tap Pause. To continue recording,
tap Resume.
3.
Tap Stop when you are finished recording.
Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your
camera’s settings.
◌
From Camera, tap Settings for the following options:
Intelligent features
•
Scene optimizer: Automatically adjust the color settings of your pictures to
match the subject matter.
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Scan documents and text: Show a button to scan documents and text
detected with the rear camera.
•
Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera.
Pictures
•
Swipe Shutter button to edge to: Choose to either take a burst shot or create
a GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge.
•
Watermark: Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures and
select options for the watermark, such as model name, date, time, font, and
alignment.
•
High efficiency pictures: Save pictures as high efficiency images to save
space. Some sharing sites may not support this format.
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Selfies
•
Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in the preview without
flipping them.
•
Selfie color tone: Set the color tone for your selfies to Natural or Bright.
Videos
•
High efficiency videos: Record videos in HEVC format to save space. Other
devices or sharing sites may not support playback of this format.
•
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to keep the focus steady when the
camera is moving.
General
•
Auto HDR: Capture more detail in the bright and dark areas of your shots.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos.
•
Shooting methods:
–
Press Volume buttons to: Use Volume buttons to take pictures, record video,
zoom, or control system volume.
–
Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move
anywhere on the screen.
–
Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have
your picture taken in a few seconds.
•
Settings to keep: Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting
mode, selfie angle, and filters as the last time.
•
Storage location: Choose a location to store pictures and videos.
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A microSD card (not included) must be installed to enable Storage location.
•
Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.
Privacy
•
Privacy Notice: Review Samsung's privacy information.
•
Permissions: Review required and optional permissions for the Camera app.
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Others
•
Reset settings: Reset the Camera settings.
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About Camera:Display app and software information.
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Gallery
You can edit and manage pictures and videos. Go to the Gallery to access the visual
media stored on your device.
◌
From Apps, tap Gallery.
Sort images into
custom albums
Access pictures
and videos
Customize
collections of
pictures and videos
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Open pictures
Pictures stored on your device are accessible in the Gallery app.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to open it. Swipe left or right to display other pictures or videos.
•
To mark the picture as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites.
•
To access the following features, tap More options:
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Details: Review and edit information about the picture.
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Copy to clipboard: Copy the image to paste in another app.
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Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.
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Move to Secure Folder: Move the picture to a Secure Folder.
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Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.
Edit pictures
Enhance your pictures using the Gallery's editing tools.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2.
Tap a picture to open it, and then tap Edit for the following options:
•
Auto adjust:Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture.
•
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall
appearance of the picture.
•
Filters: Add color effects.
•
Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.
•
Decorations: Add text, stickers, or drawn content.
•
More options: Access additional editing features.
•
Revert:Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.
3. Tap Save when finished.
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Play video
Play the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites and review
video details.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to open it. Swipe left or right to open other pictures or videos.
•
To mark the video as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites. The video is added to
Favorites under the Albumstab.
•
To access the following features, tap More options:
–
Details: Review and edit information about the video.
–
Open in Video player: Play this video in the default video player.
–
Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen.
–
Move to Secure Folder: Add this video to your Secure Folder.
3.
Tap to play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to open it.
3.
Tap Edit to cut segments of the video.
4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2.
Tap More options > Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share.
3.
Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your
selection. Follow the prompts.
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Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1.
From Gallery, tap More options > Edit.
2. Tap pictures and videos to select them.
3.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. Your device will automatically create a Screenshots
album in the Gallery app.
◌
From any screen, press and release Side button and Volume down button.
Palm swipe to capture a screenshot
Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side
to side, keeping in contact with the screen.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to
capture.
2.
Tap to enable this feature.
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Screenshot settings
Modify screenshot settings.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.
l
Show toolbar after capturing: Show additional options after you take a
screenshot.
l
Delete after sharing: Automatically delete screenshots after they are
shared through the screenshot toolbar.
l
Hide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation
bars on screenshots.
l
Save original screenshots: This allows you to revert to the original
screenshot after editing in the Gallery.
l
Format: Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved as JPG or
PNG files.
l
Save screenshots in: Choose a storage location for your screenshots.
Screen recorder
Record activities on your device, write notes, and use the camera to record a video
overlay of yourself to share with friends or family.
1.
From Quick Settings, tap Screen recorder.
2. Choose a sound setting, and tap Start recording.
3. A three-second countdown runs before it starts recording. You can tap Skip
countdown to begin recording immediately.
•
Tap Draw to draw on the screen.
•
Tap Pause to temporarily stop recording.
4.
Tap Stop to finish recording. These are automatically saved to the Screen
recordings album in the Gallery.
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Screen recorder settings
Control the sound and quality settings for the screen recorder.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.
l
Sound: Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder.
l
Video quality: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality
requires more storage.
l
Show taps and touches: Enable to indicate screen taps and touches in a
recording.
l
Save screen recordings in: Choose a storage location for your screen
recordings.
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Using apps
Uninstall or disable apps | Search for apps| Sort apps| Create and use folders| Game
Booster| App settings
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded
from Galaxy Store and the Google Play
™
store.
◌
From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.
Uninstall or disable apps
Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded
(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned
off and hidden from the Apps list.
◌
From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap Uninstall/Disable.
Search for apps
If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From Apps, tap Search, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps
and settings appear as results on the screen.
2. Tap a result to go to that app.
TIPYou can customize the search settings by tapping More options > Settings.
Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
◌
From Apps, tap More options > Sort for the following sorting options:
•
Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
•
Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
TIPWhen apps are arranged manually (Custom order), empty icon spaces
can be removed by tapping More options > Clean up pages.
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Create and use folders
You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Appslist.
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.
•
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 Done.
3.
Tap Back to close the folder.
Copy a folder to a Home screen
You can copy a folder to a Home screen.
◌
From Apps, touch and hold a folder, and tap Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts return to the Apps list.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2.
Tap Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.
Game Booster
Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage. Block
notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience.
◌
While playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen for the
navigation bar. The following options are on the far right and left sides:
•
Touch protection: Lock the screen to prevent accidental taps. This is
the default option.
•
Game Booster: Configure other options, including performance
monitoring and blocking the navigation bar, screen touches, and
screenshots.
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App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
◌
From Settings, tap Apps. Tap an option to customize:
•
Choose default apps: Choose which apps to use for making calls, sending
messages, going to websites, and more.
•
Samsung app settings: Tap a Samsung app in the list and customize its
settings.
•
Your apps: Tap an app to review information about its privacy and usage
settings. Options vary by app.
TIP To reset app options that have been changed, tap More options > Reset app
preferences.
Samsung apps
The following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device
during setup. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play
™
store.
Options may vary by service provider.
Galaxy Store| Gaming Hub | Messages | Phone | Samsung Flow| Samsung News|
Samsung TV Plus| Smart Switch| VoiceRecorder| Calculator| Calendar| Clock|
Contacts| Internet| MyFiles| Samsung Notes
Galaxy Store
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung
account is required to download from Galaxy Store.
Gaming Hub
Automatically arrange all your games in one place.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher
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Messages
Keep in touch with your contacts by using the Messages app to share photos, send
emojis, or say hello. Options may vary by service provider.
NOTE This feature is only available when Call & text on other devices is enabled.
For more information, see Connected devices.
Phone
The Phone app does more than make telephone calls. Explore the advanced calling
features. Contact your service provider for more information. The actual appearance
of the Phone app screen and available options varies by service provider.
NOTE This feature is only available when Call & text on other devices is enabled.
For more information, see Connected devices.
Samsung Flow
Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow. You can then receive notifications
and reply to messages from your phone on your connected tablet. You can also use
Mobile hotspot to access the Internet on your tablet through your phone’s network
connection when other networks are not available.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-flow
Samsung News
Access live TV shows, news and articles from numerous sources, and interactive
games entirely free of charge.
Samsung TV Plus
Enjoy free news, entertainment, and more on your Samsung TV and mobile devices.
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Calculator
The Calculator app features both basic and scientific math functions, as well as a unit
converter.
History
Display past
calculations.
Unit converter
Convert between
measurements.
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Calendar
The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate
all your calendars in one place.
Tap to customize
event
Navigation drawer
Add detailed event
Today
Stickers
Search
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Add calendars
Add your accounts to the Calendar app.
1.
From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer.
2.
Tap Manage calendars > Add account and select an account type.
3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.
TIPAccounts may also support email, contacts, and other features.
Calendar alert style
Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.
1.
From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings > Alert style.
Thefollowing options are available:
•
Light: Receive a notification and hear a short sound.
•
Medium:Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound.
•
Strong:Get a full-screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed.
2. Depending on the alert style selected, the following sound options are available:
•
Short sound:Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles.
•
Long sound:Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style.
Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1.
From Calendar, tap Add detailed event to add an event.
2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1.
From Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to editit.
2.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
Turn alarm on or off
Add alarm
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Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms and choose options for how to
be notified.
1.
From Clock, tap Add alarm.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
•
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•
Day: Choose the days for this alarm.
•
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
•
Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set
the volume of the alarm.
•
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while
snoozing.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
TIP To add your sleep schedule, create a bedtime reminder, and automatically
put your device in Sleep mode, tap More options > Set Sleep mode schedule.
Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1.
From Clock, touch and hold an alarm.
2.
Tap Delete.
Alarm settings
You can receive notifications for upcoming alarms.
1.
From Clock, tap More options > Settings.
2. Tap Upcoming alarm notification to choose the number of minutes before an
upcoming alarm.
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World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the
globe.
Location
C
enter the globe
on your current
location.
City
Display the
current time and
add to your list of
cities.
Search
Find a particular
place.
Globe
Drag to spin and
display times
around the world.
1.
From Clock, tap World clock.
2.
Tap Add city.
3. Drag the globe to spin it, tap the city you want, and then tap Add.
•
To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap Delete.
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Time zone converter
Get the local time in other cities around the globe.
1.
From Clock, tap World clock.
2.
Tap More options > Time zone converter.
3.
Tap 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, tapReset.
Weather settings
Show weather information on your World clock.
1.
From Clock, tap World clock.
2.
Tap More options > Settings >Show weather to enable or disable weather
information.
3. Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1.
From Clock, tap Stopwatch.
2. Tap 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
Set a countdown timer for up to 99hours, 59minutes, and 59 seconds.
1.
From Clock, tap Timer.
2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
•
To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue, tap Resume.
•
To stop and reset the Timer, tap Delete.
Preset timer
Name and save preset timers.
1.
From Clock, tap Timer > More options > Add preset timer.
2. Configure the countdown time and timer name.
3. Tap Add to save the timer.
•
To edit a saved preset timer, tap More options > Edit preset timers.
Timer options
You can customize the Timer options.
1.
From Clock, tap Timer.
2.
Tap More options > Settings.
•
Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own.
•
Show mini timer:Show a pop-up window of the timer when the Clock app is
minimized.
Other settings
Review and configure settings for all Clock tools.
◌
From Clock, tap More options > Settings.
•
Permissions:Review required and optional permissions for the Clock app.
•
Contact us:Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
•
About Clock:Display the software version and check for updates.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts
added to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other
features.
Add profile
picture
Add, delete, and
expand fields
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Create a contact
1.
From Contacts, tap Create contact.
2. Enter details for the contact, and then tap Save.
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 Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.
4. Tap Save.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped at the top of your contact list
and accessible from other apps.
1.
From Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite.
•
To remove the contact from Favorites, tap Favorites.
Share a contact
Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services.
1.
From Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Share.
3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
TIPWhen a contact is selected, tap More > QR code to share the information
with friends or family. The QR code automatically updates when you change the
contact information fields.
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Show contacts when sharing content
Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your
frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Show contacts when sharing content,
and tap to enable the feature.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1.
From Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups.
2. Tap Create group, and then tap fields to enter information about the group:
•
Group name: Enter a name for the new 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.
◌
From Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
•
To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap
Delete.
•
To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you
want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.
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Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1.
From Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
2.
Tap More 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 Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
2.
Tap More options > Delete group.
•
To only delete the group, tap Delete group only.
•
To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Delete group and
move members to the trash.
Manage contacts
You can import or export contacts, as well as link multiple contacts into one contact
entry. Options may vary by service provider.
◌
From Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Manage contacts for the
following options:
•
Merge contacts:Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into
one contact by linking entries into a single contact.
•
Import contacts: Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).
•
Export contacts:Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).
•
Move contacts:Move contacts from and to your device and SIM card.
•
Sync contacts: Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts.
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Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1.
From Contacts, touch and hold a contact to selectit.
•
You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.
2.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Internet
Experience more secure web browsing features with the Samsung Internet app.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-internet
Access Bookmarks
Reload webpage
Add to Bookmarks
Navigate
Access Tabs
Browser tabs
Use tabs to display multiple webpages at the same time.
◌
From Internet, tap New tab.
•
To close a tab, tap Close tab.
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Create a Bookmark
Bookmark your favorite webpages to quickly access them.
◌
From Internet, tap Add to bookmarks to save the open webpage.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a webpage from the Bookmarks page.
1.
From Internet, tap Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a webpage
There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > Add page to for the following options:
•
Bookmarks: Add the webpage to your Bookmark list.
•
Quick access: Open a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages.
•
Home screen: Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen.
•
Saved pages: Save the webpage content on your device so that you can
access it offline.
Access history
Access recently visited webpages.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > History.
TIPTo clear your browsing history, tap More options > Clear history.
Share pages
Webpages can be shared with your contacts.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > Share, and follow the prompts.
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Secret mode
Pages visited 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 Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on Secret mode.
2. Tap Start to begin browsing in Secret mode.
Secret mode settings
Require a password or biometric lock to use Secret mode.
1.
From Internet, tap Tabs.
2.
Tap More options > Secret mode settings for the following options:
•
Use password: Create a password to enable Secret mode and use
biometrics.
•
Reset Secret mode: Erase your Secret mode data and restore defaults.
Turn off Secret mode
Disable Secret mode and return to normal browsing.
◌
From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn off Secret mode.
Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the Internetapp.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > Settings.
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MyFiles
Manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips.
You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and SD card, if
supported.
Search
Storage locations
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File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
•
Recent files: Display recently accessed files.
•
Categories: Arrange your files based on the file type.
•
Storage: Access files saved on your device, optional SDcard, and cloud accounts.
–
Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign into.
•
Trash:Choose to restore or permanently remove files that you delete.
•
Analyze storage:Review the storage space used by the files on your device.
My Files settings
Use My Files settings to customize your file management options and more. Options
may vary by service provider.
◌
From My Files, tap Settings for thefollowing options:
•
Cloud accounts: Connect to and manage your cloud services.
•
File management: Customize how files are displayed, deleted, and access
mobile data.
•
Analyze storage: Choose a file size to flag when analyzing storage.
•
Privacy: Display the permissions for My Files.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice
recordings, and music. You can share your notes using social networking services.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes
Set text options
Insert
Assign a title
Navigate up
Create notes
Add text, images, voice recordings and more.
1.
From Samsung Notes, tap Add.
2. Use the text options to create content.
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Voice recordings
Create annotated voice recordings perfect for lectures or meetings. Take notes while
recording audio. Playback is synced to scroll to the corresponding text.
1.
From Samsung Notes, tap Add.
2.
Tap Insert > Voice recording.
3. Use the text options to create content while audio is being recorded.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1.
From Samsung Notes, tap a note to open it.
2.
Tap Edit and make changes.
3.
When you are finished, tap Navigate up.
Notes options
You can edit, sort, or manage notes.
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From Samsung Notes, the following options are available:
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Import PDF: Open a PDF in Samsung Notes.
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Search: Search for a keyword.
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More options:
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Edit: Select notes to share, delete, save as file, lock, or move.
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View: Switch between Grid, List, or Simple list.
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Pin favorites to top: Keep notes marked as your favorites at the top of the
main page.
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Notes menu
You can sort your notes by category.
◌
From Samsung Notes, tap Show navigation menu for the following options:
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Settings: Customize settings for the Samsung Notes app.
•
All notes: Open a list of all notes.
•
Shared notes:Display notes shared with your contacts through your
Samsung account.
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Trash: Review deleted notes for up to 15 days.
•
Folders: Arrange your notes by group.
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Manage folders:Add, remove, and organize folders.
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Google apps
The following Google apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be
downloaded from the Google Play
™
store.
Chrome| Drive| Gmail| Google| Google TV| Maps| Meet| Messages | Photos| Play
Store| YouTube| YT Music
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address
bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Learn more:support.google.com/chrome
Drive
Open, rename, and share files saved to your Google Drive
™
cloudaccount.
Learn more:support.google.com/drive
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.
Learn more:support.google.com/mail
Google
Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your personalized
feed to receive customized content.
Learn more:support.google.com/websearch
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Google TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also play videos
saved on your device.
Learn more: support.google.com/googletv
Maps
Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps.
Learn more:support.google.com/maps
Meet
Make cross-platform video calls on phones and tablets, smart devices, and on the
web.
Learn more: support.google.com/meet
Messages
Send and receive messages over Wi-Fi or data with Google's official app for texting
and chat.
Learn more:support.google.com/messages
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos
™
.
Learn more:support.google.com/photos
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Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play store.
Learn more:support.google.com/play
YouTube
Watch and upload YouTube
™
videos right from your device.
Learn more:support.google.com/youtube
YT Music
Stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from YouTube Music.
Learn more:support.google.com/youtubemusic
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Microsoft apps
The following Microsoft apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be
downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store.
Outlook| LinkedIn| Microsoft 365| OneDrive
Outlook
Access email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and more in Outlook.
Learn more:support.office.com/en-us/article/outlook-for-ios-and-android-help-
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Send message
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — illustrations are for reference only.
LinkedIn
Connect and network with other professionals around the world.
Microsoft 365
Enjoy the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft
365 app.
OneDrive
Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive
®
account—accessible from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.
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Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.
From a Home screen, swipe down and tap Settings.
From Apps, tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can search for it.
1.
From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords.
2. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other
devices.
Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| Airplane mode| Mobile networks| Data usage| Mobile hotspot|
Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a printer| Virtual Private Networks|
Private DNS| Ethernet| Connected devices
Wi-Fi
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet without using
your mobile data.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi and
scan for available networks.
2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.
3. Tap Connect.
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Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by
entering the information manually. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name
and password before you begin.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.
3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Network name: Type the exact name of the network.
•
Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if
required.
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Password: Enter the network password.
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Hidden network:Add a hidden network.
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View more: Define other advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Save.
TIP Tap Scan QR code to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your device’s
camera to scan a QR code.
Wi-Fi settings
You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,
manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may
vary by service provider.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap More options for the following options:
•
Wi-Fi Direct: Share data directly between devices over Wi-Fi.
•
Intelligent Wi-Fi: Configure Wi-Fi switching and detection features.
•
Advanced settings: Configure Wi-Fi connections and Hotspot settings.
•
Contact us:Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
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Bluetooth
You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth
headphones or a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle infotainment system. Once a pairing is
created, the devices remember each other and can exchange information without
having to enter the passkey again.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
•
To disconnect from a paired device, tap Disconnect. Tap Connect to
reconnect.
TIPWhen sharing a file, tap Bluetooth to use this feature.
Rename a paired device
You can rename a paired device to make it more recognizable.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2.
Tap Settings next to the device name, and then tap Rename.
3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each
other, and you need to pair with the device again in order to connect to it.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2.
Tap Settings next to the device, and then tap Unpair.
3. Tap Unpair to confirm.
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Advanced Bluetooth settings
Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu. Options may vary
by service provider.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth.
2.
Tap More options > Advanced settings.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data,
Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is enabled, you can turn on Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to enable
this feature.
NOTEThe use of Ultra-wideband (UWB) is prohibited aboard aircraft or ships and
must be turned off by use of Airplane mode, which will disable all network
connectivity. The use of other features of this mobile device on an aircraft or a
ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with
appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and
how you may use your device.
Mobile networks
Use Mobile networks to configure your device's ability to connect to mobile networks
and use mobile data. Options may vary by service provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks. Features available from
your service provider are displayed.
TIPUse these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your
monthly bill.
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Data usage
Check your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. You can also customize warnings
and limits. Options may vary by service provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage for the following options:
•
Data saver:Enable to prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data
in the background.
•
Allowed networks for apps: Set whether apps can use Wi-Fi only, mobile data
only, or both.
•
Mobile:Configure mobile data settings available from your service provider.
•
Wi-Fi data usage: Display data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of
time.
Mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi-Fi network that can be used by
multiple devices.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering>
Mobilehotspot.
2.
Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. On the devices you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.
•
Connected devices are listed under the heading Connected devices.
TIPTap QR code to connect another device to your Mobile hotspot by
scanning a QR code instead of entering a password.
Configure mobile hotspot settings
You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
2.
Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot, and then tap Configure for the following
settings:
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Network name: Change the name of your Mobile hotspot.
•
Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can
display or change it.
•
Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.
•
Advanced:Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings.
Auto hotspot
Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your
Samsung account.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile
hotspot.
2.
Tap Auto hotspot, and tap to enable the feature.
One-time password
You can share this password with guests to allow them to use your Mobile Hotspot
temporarily. The next time you turn on the Mobile Hotspot, the password is reset.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile
hotspot.
2.
Tap One-time password, and tap to enable the feature.
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Tethering
You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with another device.
Options may vary by service provider.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
2. Tap an option:
•
Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s Internet connection using
Bluetooth.
•
Connect the computer to the device using a USBcable, and then tap
USB tethering.
•
Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and
then tap Ethernet tethering.
Nearby device scanning
Set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device scanning.
This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device
scanning.
2.
Tap to turn on the feature.
Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to print documents and
images from your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
2.
Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add printer.
•
If your printer requires a plugin, tap Download plugin and follow the
prompts to add a print service.
NOTENot all apps support printing.
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Virtual Private Networks
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private secured network
from your device. You will need the connection information from your VPN
administrator.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap More options > Add VPN profile.
3. Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator, and
tap Save.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap Settings next to a VPN.
3. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to remove the VPN.
Connect to aVPN
Once you set up a VPN, your device saves the information so that you can connect
again without the initial set up.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.
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To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Private DNS
You can configure your device to connect to a private DNShost.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Private DNS.
2. Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection.
3. Tap Save.
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Ethernet
If wireless network connection is not available, you can use an Ethernet cable to
connect your device to a local network.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device.
2.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and
follow the prompts.
TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your
device.
Connected devices
Achieve mobile continuity between your device and other connected devices.
Options may vary by service provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Connected devices for the following features:
•
Quick Share: Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your
device.
•
Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from another
device to this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media.
•
Call & text on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from
your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.
•
Continue apps on other devices: Pick up where you left off on your Galaxy
devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.
•
Link to Windows: Connect your device and Windows PC to get instant access
to your device's photos, messages and more.
•
Samsung DeX: Connect your device to a PC or TV for an enhanced
multitasking experience.
•
Smart View: Show your device's screen or play videos on a nearby TV.
•
SmartThings: Use your device to connect to an ecosystem of smarter living
solutions.
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Sound
You can control the sounds used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other
interactions.
Sound mode| Volume| Notification sound| System sound| Dolby Atmos| Separate app
sound
Sound mode
You can change the sound mode on your device without using Volume buttons.
◌
From Settings, tap Sound, and then choose a mode:
•
Sound: Use the sounds and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings
for notifications and alerts.
•
Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
–
Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.
TIPUse the sound mode setting instead of Volume buttons to change the sound
mode without losing your customized sound levels.
Volume
Set the volume level for notifications, media, and system sounds.
◌
From Settings, tap Sound > Volume, and drag the sliders for each sound type.
TIPYou can also use Volume buttons to adjust the volume. When pressed, a pop-
up menu shows the volume level and current sound type. You can tap the menu
to expand it, and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by dragging
their sliders.
Use Volume buttons for media
Set the default action of Volume buttons to control the media sound volume rather
than whichever sound type is in use.
1.
From Settings, tap Sound > Volume.
2. Tap Use Volume buttons for media to enable this feature.
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Media volume limit
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using Bluetooth speakers or
headphones (notincluded).
1.
From Settings, tap Sound > Volume.
2.
Tap More options > Media volume limit.
3.
Tap to enable this feature.
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To set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.
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To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap Set volume
limitPIN.
Notification sound
Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts.
1.
From Settings, tap Sound > Notification sound.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the notification sound volume.
3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.
TIPYou can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using
the App settings menu.
System sound
Customize your device's sounds for actions like tapping the screen and charging the
device. Options may vary by service provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Sound >System sound for the following options:
•
System sound volume:Drag the slider to adjust the system volume.
•
System sound theme:Choose a sound theme to use for touch interactions,
charging, changing the sound mode, and Samsung Keyboard, and more.
•
Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make
selections.
•
Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.
•
Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard.
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Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
•
Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.
Dolby Atmos
Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for
Atmos. This feature may only be available with a headset connected.
◌
From Settings, tap Sound > Sound qualityand effects for the following options:
•
Dolby Atmos: Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and
aroundyou.
•
Dolby Atmos for gaming:Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming.
Separate app sound
You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or
headset separate from the other sounds (like notifications). Connect to a Bluetooth
device to make this option available in the Audio device menu.
1.
From Settings, tap Sound > Separate app sound.
2. Tap Turn on now 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
You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send
notifications and how notifications alert you.
App notifications | Lock screen notifications | Notification pop-up style | Do not disturb|
Advanced notifications settings
App notifications
Choose which apps are allowed to send you notifications.
◌
From Settings, tap Notifications >App notifications, and then tap to enable
notifications for individual apps.
Lock screen notifications
Choose which notifications are allowed on the Lock screen.
◌
From Settings, tap Notifications >Lock screen notifications, and then tap
to enable the feature. Tap an option to customize:
•
Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
•
Notifications to show:Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
Notification pop-up style
You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications.
◌
From Settings, tap Notifications >Notification pop-up style, and then choose a
pop-up style:
•
Brief: Enable customization of your notifications.
–
Apps to show as brief: Choose apps to show as brief notifications.
–
Edge lighting style: Choose a style of edge lighting for notifications.
–
Color by keyword: Choose custom colors for notifications containing
keywords that matter to you.
•
Detailed: Enable the default Samsung Notification settings.
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Do not disturb
Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode is turned
on. You can also specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms. You can also set a
schedule for recurring events like sleep or meetings.
◌
From Settings, tap Notifications > Donotdisturb and configure thefollowing:
•
Do not disturb: Enable Do not disturb to block sounds and notifications.
•
For how long?: Choose a default duration for Do not disturb mode when you
enable it manually.
Schedule
•
Sleeping: Customize a schedule for Do not disturb mode while you are
sleeping.
•
Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to
regularly put your device in Do not disturb mode.
Allowed during Do not disturb
•
Calls and messages: Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions.
•
App notifications: Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in
Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still
reach you even if you don’t allow the associated apps.
•
Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds for alarms, events, and reminders while Do
not disturb mode is active.
•
Hide notifications: Customize options to hide notifications.
Advanced notifications settings
You can configure notifications from apps and services.
◌
From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings.
•
Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the
Statusbar.
•
Show date:Display the date on the Status bar.
•
Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device on
the Status bar.
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Notification history: Display recent and snoozed notifications.
•
Conversations: Display conversation notifications. Touch and hold a
conversation notification to mark it as priority, set it as alerting, or silent.
•
Floating notifications: Enable floating notifications in either Bubbles or Smart
pop-up view.
•
Suggest actions and replies for notifications: Get applicable suggestions for
actions to notifications and replies to messages.
•
Show snooze button: Enable to display a button to quickly snooze your
notifications.
•
Notification reminders: Enable and customize periodic reminders about
notifications from selected apps and services. Clear notifications to stop the
reminders.
•
App icon badges: Identify which apps have active notifications with badges
that appear on their icons. Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the
number of unread notifications.
•
Wireless Emergency Alerts: Customize notifications for emergency alerts.
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Display
You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other
display settings.
Dark mode| Screen brightness| Motion smoothness| Eye comfort shield|Font size and
style| Screen zoom| Screen timeout | Touch sensitivity| Screen saver| Double tap to
turn on screen| Double tap to turn off screen| Cover screen to mute| Keep screen on
while viewing
Dark mode
Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more
comfortable at night, darkening white or bright screens and notifications.
◌
From Settings, tap Display for the following options:
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Light: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).
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Dark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
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Dark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.
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Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or
Custom schedule.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.
1.
From Settings, tap Display.
2. Customize options under Brightness:
•
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
•
Tap Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based
on the lighting conditions.
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Motion smoothness
Get smoother scrolling and more realistic animations by increasing the screen’s
refresh rate.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Motion smoothness.
2. Tap an option, and then tap Apply.
Eye comfort shield
This feature may help you sleep better and reduce eye strain. You can set a schedule
to automatically turn this feature on and off.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Eye comfort shield, and then tap to enable
this feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
•
Set schedule and choose Always on, Sunset to sunrise, or Custom.
•
Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter.
Font size and style
You can change the font size and style to customize your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Display > Font size and style for the following options:
•
Tap Font style to choose a different font.
–
Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to add fonts from
Galaxy Store.
•
Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.
•
Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size oftext.
Screen zoom
Adjust the zoom level to make content larger or smaller.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Screen zoom.
2. Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
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Screen timeout
You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time.
◌
From Settings, tap Display >Screen timeout, and tap a time limit to set it.
NOTEProlonged display of non-moving images, excluding Always On Display,
may result in permanent ghost-like afterimages or degraded image quality.
Turnoff the display screen when not in use.
Touch sensitivity
Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.
◌
From Settings, tap Display > Touchsensitivity to enable.
Screen saver
You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Screen saver.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
None:Do not display a screen saver.
•
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.
•
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
•
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
•
Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.
3. Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver.
TIPTap Settings next to a feature for additional options.
Double tap to turn on screen
Turn on the screen by double-tapping instead of using Side button.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap
to turn on screen to enable this feature.
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Double tap to turn off screen
Turn off the screen by double-tapping instead of using Side button.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap
to turn off screen to enable this feature.
Cover screen to mute
Mute alarms by putting your hand over the screen.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features> Motions and gestures >Cover screen
to mute, and tap to enable.
Keep screen on while viewing
Use the front camera to detect your face to keep the screen on.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Keep screen
on while viewing, and tap to enable the feature.
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Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types| Find My Mobile| Google Play Protect| Security update | Permission
manager| Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy| Google Privacy| Security options|
Other security settings| Location
Screen lock types
You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no
security: 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 to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
•
Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
•
Notifications to show:Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
3. Tap Done to exit the menu.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
•
Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or
other devices have been detected. Asecure screen lock is required for this
feature.
•
Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen
lock is required for this feature.
•
Lock screen:Tap to edit the items on and appearance of the Lock screen.
•
Widgets:Tap to edit the widgets that appear with the clock on the Lock
screen.
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Touch and hold to edit:Choose whether to allow items on the Lock screen to
be edited by touching and holding them.
•
Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you
are roaming.
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About Lock screen: Update the Lockscreen’s software.
Find My Mobile
You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked,
tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Samsung account is
required, and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My
Mobile. Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile
Turn on Find My Mobile
Before you can use the Find My Mobile feature, you must turn it on and customize
the options. Learn more: findmymobile.samsung.com
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > FindMy Mobile.
2.
Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in to your Samsung account. The
following options are available:
•
Allow this tablet to be found:Enable to permit this feature to find this device.
•
Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password,
allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely.
•
Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My
Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level.
Google Play Protect
You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security
risks and threats.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > App security > Google Play Protect.
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Updates are checked for automatically.
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Security update
You can check the date of the last installed security software update and find out if
newer updates are available.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Updates > Security update to check if
an update is available.
Permission manager
Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to (like the camera,
microphone, or location) when they are running in the background, not only when
you are using the app. You can set your device to notify you when this happens.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Privacy > Permission manager.
2. Tap a category, then tap an app to select which permissions you want to be
notified about.
NOTEWhen using an app or service for the first time that wants to access certain
features of your device, a dialog box asks if you want to permit such access.
Controls and alerts
Control app access to the camera, microphone, and clipboard.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Privacy.
2. Under Controls and alerts tap the following options to enable or disable:
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Microphone access: Allow apps to use the microphone if they have the
appropriate permissions.
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Alert when clipboard accessed: Get an alert when an app accesses content
copied to the clipboard.
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Samsung Privacy
Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having
technical problems.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Privacy > Other privacy settings.
2. Under Samsung tap the following options to customize:
•
Samsung Privacy: Review Samsung's privacy information.
•
Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to
Samsung when you are having technical problems.
Google Privacy
Customize Android and Google privacy features.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Privacy > Other privacy settings.
2. Under Google tap privacy services to customize them.
Security options
Configure security features available on your device. Options may vary by service
provider.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy for the following options:
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Secure Folder:Create a secure folder on your device to protect private
content and apps from anyone who may be using your device. You must sign
in to your Samsung account to set up and use Secure folder.
•
Secure Wi-Fi: Set up extra privacy protection while using unsecured Wi-Fi
networks. You must sign in to your Samsung account to set up and use Secure
Wi-Fi.
•
Install unknown apps:Allow installation of unknown third-party apps from
selected apps or sources.
TIPInstalling unknown third-party apps could make your device and personal
data more vulnerable to security risks.
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Other security settings
Configure additional security settings to better protect your device. Options may vary
by service provider.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings for the
following options:
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Set up/change password: Require a password to reset your device to factory
settings.
•
Set up SIMcard lock:Set a PIN to lock your SIM card, preventing unauthorized
use of your SIMcard if someone attempts to use it in another device.
•
Make passwords visible:Have characters displayed briefly in password fields
as you type them.
•
Device admin apps: Authorize security features and apps to have
administrative access to your device.
•
Credential storage: Manage the trusted security certificates installed on your
device, which verify the identity of servers for secure connections.
•
Advanced: Use these options to configure advanced security settings to
better protect your device.
Location
Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine
the location of your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Location.
2.
Tap to turn on Location services.
TIPSome apps require location services be turned on to function.
App permissions
Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.
1.
From Settings, tap Location > App permissions.
2. Tap an app and choose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary by
app.
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Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain apps
can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have
visited.
1.
From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap an entry under Location services to check how your location information is
used.
Improve accuracy
Enable other location scanning tools.
1.
From Settings, tap Location > Location services.
2. Tap a connection method under Improve accuracy to add or remove from
location services:
•
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 access
Display a list of apps that have requested your location.
1.
From Settings, tap Location.
2.
Tap to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent access for the app’s settings.
Emergency Location Service
If Emergency Location Service (ELS) is supported in your region, when you call or text
an emergency number, your device can automatically send its location to
emergency response partners.
1.
From Settings, tap Safety and emergency > Emergency Location Service.
2.
Tap to turn on Emergency Location Service.
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Accounts
You can connect to and manage your accounts, including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Users| Backup and restore|
Google settings
Add an account
You can add and sync all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing
accounts.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts> Add
account.
2. Tap one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
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Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts.
Account settings
Each account has its own custom settings. You can configure common settings for all
accounts of the same type. Account settings and available features vary between
account types.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap an account to customize its settings.
Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
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Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts.
Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps,
wallpaper, and settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect everyone,
such as Wi-Fi.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Users.
2.
Tap Add user or profile and follow the prompts to set up a new user or profile.
TIP Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps and content.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a different user profile:
◌
From a Lock screen, tap Manage users and tap a user or profile from the list.
Delete a User or Profile
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Users.
2. Tap a user profile.
3.
Tap Delete user, and then confirm when prompted.
NOTEOnly the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s
profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s
Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated
with the user.
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Backup and restore
You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.
Samsung account
You can enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. Options may
vary by service provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup and tap an option under Samsung
Cloud:
•
Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data.
•
Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.
Google Account
You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup.
2. UnderGoogle Drive, tap Back updata.
External storage transfer
You can back up your data to an SDcard or a USBstorage device, or restore backup
data using Smart Switch. Learn more: Bring data from an old device
◌
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer.
Google settings
You can configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your
Google Account.
◌
From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to customize.
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Device maintenance
Check the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Quick optimization | Battery| Storage| Memory| Advanced device care options|
Language and input| Date and time| Troubleshooting
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following
actions:
•
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items.
•
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
•
Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
◌
From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Optimize now.
Battery
Review how battery power is used for your various device activities.
◌
From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery for the following options:
•
Power saving: Save battery life by limiting background network usage,
syncing, and location checking. Choose from additional power saving
options to save more power when this mode is enabled.
•
Background usage limits: Identify apps that you don’t use often and limit their
battery usage. To disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep.
•
Usage since last full charge: Review your recent battery usage by time, app,
and service.
•
More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications.
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Storage
Review your storage capacity and detailed usage by category and file type. You can
also mount, unmount, or format an optional microSD card (not included).
◌
From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.
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Tap a category to manage files.
SD card
Once an optional microSD card (not included) has been installed in your device, the
card is displayed in the Storage setting.
Learn more:Set up your device
Mount an SD card
When you install an optional microSD 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 Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.
2. Swipe the screen to SDcard, and then tap Mount.
Remove an SD card
To prevent damage to information stored on the card, unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
1.
From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.
2.
Swipe the screen to SDcard, and then tap More options > Unmount.
3. Remove your microSD card from the device.
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Format an SD card
When formatting an SD card, you should back up all files that are stored on the card
because formatting the SD card deletes ALL stored files.
1.
From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.
2.
Swipe the screen to SDcard, and then tap More options > Format.
3. Tap Format to confirm.
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.
◌
From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Memory. The used and available
memory are shown.
•
Tap Clean now to free up as much memory as possible.
•
Tap View more for the full list of apps and services using memory. Tap
to include or exclude these apps and services.
•
Memory resident apps: Display any apps that run continuously in memory.
•
Tap Excluded apps for a list of apps that have been excluded. Tap
Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage
checks.
•
Tap RAM Plus to select how much internal storage to use as virtual
memory to improve app performance.
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Advanced device care options
Other Device care features are available in the Advanced menu.
◌
From Settings, tap Battery and device care. The following options are
available:
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Care report: Review information about the restart history and charging
and temperature tips.
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More options > Settings:
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Show Device care on Apps screen: Display the icon for Device care on the
Apps screen.
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About Device care: Display version and license information about the
Device care feature.
•
Auto optimization: Automatically restart when needed to keep it in the best
condition.
•
Software update:Check for software updates.
•
Maintenance mode:Turn on Maintenance mode to protect your privacy
while someone else is using your device, such as when it is being repaired.
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.
2.
Tap Add language, and select a language from the list.
3. Tap Set as default to change the device language.
•
To switch to another language on the list, tap the desired language, and then
tap Apply.
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App languages
Choose which language each app uses by default.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > App languages.
2. Tap an app to change the default language.
Text-to-speech
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility
features, such as Voice Assistant.
◌
From Settings, tap General management > Text-to-speech for options:
•
Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech
engine. Tap Settings for options.
•
Language: Set the default speech language.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
•
Pitch:Set the pitch of the speech.
•
Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
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Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
Change the voice input language
Download language packs to use while offline.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Voice input.
2. Tap a language pack to use with Voice input while offline.
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Keyboard list and default
Change your default keyboard, modify built-in keyboards, and change keyboard
settings.
◌
From Settings, tap General management > Keyboard list and default for the
following options:
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Default keyboard: Choose a default keyboard for your device’s menus and
keyboards.
•
Samsung keyboard: Modify settings for the Samsung keyboard.
•
Google voice typing:Modify settings for Google Voice input.
•
Keyboard button on navigation bar: Enable a button on the Navigation bar to
quickly switch between keyboards.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device
(sold separately).
1.
From Settings, tap General management.
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.
•
Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your
physical keyboard.
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Mouse and trackpad
Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad
(not included).
◌
From Settings, tap General management > Mouse and trackpad.
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Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go
slower.
•
Wheel scrolling speed: Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left
to scroll slower.
•
Enhance pointer precision:Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or
slower depending on how fast you move your mouse.
•
Pointer size and color:Change the size and color of the mouse pointer.
•
Primary mouse button: Choose either the Left or Right mouse button to be
your primary button.
•
Secondary button: Choose the action of your secondary mouse button.
•
Middle button:Choose the action of your middle mouse button.
•
Additional button 1:Choose an action for another available mouse button.
•
Additional button 2:Choose an action for another available mouse button.
Passwords and autofill
Save time entering information using autofill services.
1.
From Settings, tap General Management.
2. Tap Passwords and autofill to manage your passwords and autofill services.
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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.
◌
From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. Thefollowing
options are available:
•
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:
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Set date: Enter the current date.
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Set time: Enter the current time.
•
Automatic time zone: Use the time zone provided by your mobile network.
•
Set time zone based on location: Receive time updates based on your
location.
•
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Troubleshooting
You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device.
Software update/System updates
Check for and install available software updates for your device. Options may vary by
service provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Software update/System updates, and then tap an available
update option.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory
defaults.
Reset all 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 all settings.
2. Tap 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. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset accessibility settings
You can reset device accessibility settings. Accessibility settings in downloaded apps
and your personal data are not affected.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset accessibility settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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.
If you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is automatically enabled.
NOTEIf you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the
password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.
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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 Settings, 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.
Google Device Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google
Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your device from unauthorized
factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your
identity. Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965
Enable Google Device Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically
activates Google Device Protection.
Disable Google Device Protection
To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts from
the device or remove the Lock screen.
To remove Google accounts:
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google
Account].
2. Tap Remove account.
To remove a secureLock screen:
1.
From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type.
2. Tap either Swipe or None.
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Accessibility
There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing, hearing, or
otherwise operating their device. Accessibility services allow you to configure your
device to your requirements.
For more information about Accessibility for Samsungproducts, please contact us at:
Recommended for you | TalkBack| Spoken assistance | Visibility enhancements |
Hearing enhancements| Interaction and dexterity| Advanced settings| Installed
apps| About Accessibility
Recommended for you
Access a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended
features you may want to enable.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Recommended for you to review
recommendations.
TalkBack
Use special controls and settings that let you navigate using your voice.
1.
From Settings, tap Accessibility > TalkBack.
2.
Tap to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:
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TalkBack shortcut: Choose a shortcut to quickly turn on TalkBack.
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Settings: Configure TalkBack settings to better assist you.
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Spoken assistance
Use special controls and settings that provide spoken assistance to navigate your
device.
1.
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Spoken assistance.
2.
Tap to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:
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Speak keyboard input aloud: The device will read aloud what you type on the
keyboard.
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Audio description: If available, automatically choose the audio soundtrack
with an audio description while watching videos.
Visibility enhancements
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.
Colors and clarity
You can adjust the colors and contrast of text and other screen elements.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
•
Choose an available display mode and tap Apply:
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Default: Default display mode.
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High contrast: Dark mode, High contrast fonts, High contrast keyboard,
Remove animations, and Reduce transparency and blur are turned on.
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Large display: Font size and Screen zoom are increased and Bold font and
Highlight buttons are turned on.
•
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the
contrast with the background.
•
High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and
change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
•
Highlight buttons: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them
stand out better against the wallpaper.
•
Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black
background to black text on a white background.
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Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen if you find it difficult to see
some colors.
•
Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to
motion.
•
Reduce transparency and blur: Reduce visual effects on dialogs and menus.
•
Extra dim: Dim the screen beyond the minimum brightness setting. Tap for
additional options.
Size and zoom
You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for
accessibility features on your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
•
Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.
•
Pointer size and color: Use a large pointer for a connected mouse or
touchpad (accessories not included).
•
Font size and style: Configure screen fonts.
•
Screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level.
Hearing enhancements
You can configure settings to help you interact with your device’s sounds, including
captioning, sound balance, and hearing aid support.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:
•
Live Transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text.
•
Live Caption:Automatically caption speech in media played on your device.
•
Caption preference: Configure closed caption and subtitle services.
•
Sound notifications: Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or
a doorbell.
•
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono.
•
Left/right sound balance: Use the sliders to adjust the left and right balance
for connected audio and device speakers.
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Interaction and dexterity
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when
interacting with your device.
Alternate input
You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.
•
Assistant menu: Improve device accessibility for users with reduced
dexterity.
•
Voice Access: Use voice commands to open apps, tap buttons, scroll, type,
and more.
Interactions
You can simplify the motions needed to respond to notifications and alarms.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Interaction control: Customize areas of screen interactions, buttons, and the
keyboard.
Touch settings
You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
•
Tap duration: Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as
atap.
•
Ignore repeated touches: Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated
touches.
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Mouse and physical keyboard
Configure settings for a connected mouse and physical keyboard.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Auto action after pointer stops: Automatically click an item after the pointer
stops over it.
•
Sticky keys: When you press a modifier key like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt, the key stays
pressed down, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing
one key at a time.
•
Slow keys: Set how long a key must be held before it is recognized as a press,
which helps avoid accidental key presses.
•
Bounce keys: Set how long to wait before accepting a second press from the
same key, which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key multiple
times.
Advanced settings
You can customize additional accessibility features and services for your device.
TIPAdditional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Accessibility shortcuts
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
•
Accessibility button: Choose an accessibility shortcut for the Accessibility
button.
•
Side and Volume up buttons:Configure selected Accessibility features to
open by quickly pressing Side and Volume up buttons at the same time.
•
Volume up and down buttons:Configure selected services to turn on when
you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons for three
seconds.
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Notifications
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
•
Flash notification:Flash either the camera light or the screen when you
receive notifications or when alarms sound.
•
Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take
action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications).
Installed apps
You can install additional assistance services for your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Installed apps.
NOTEAdditional accessibility services are listed and configured here after they
are installed.
About Accessibility
Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in
Settings.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > About Accessibility. The following information
is available:
•
Version:Check the current Accessibility software version.
•
Open source licenses:Review information for the open source licenses used
for Accessibility.
Contact us
If you have any questions or problems while using your device, contact Samsung
support through Samsung Members. Access community forums, error reports,
remote support and more (if supported by your service provider).
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From Settings, tap Accessibility > Contact us.
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Other settings
Configure other features and learn more about your device.
User manual| Dual Messenger| Daily Board| Smart suggestions | Medical info| Labs|
About tablet
User manual
Review the user guide for your device.
◌
From Settings, tap User manual.
Dual Messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual Messenger.
2.
Tap next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.
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To select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap
Use separate contacts list.
Daily Board
Choose what to show on the screen when your tablet is charging.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Daily Board.
2.
Tap to enable Daily Board.
3. Choose one of the following options:
•
Time, weather, and calendar: Display the current time, current weather, and
a calendar.
•
Memo: Display a memo for quick notes.
•
SmartThings: Choose which scenes and devices you want to show in Daily
board.
•
Slideshow: Display a slideshow of your favorite pictures.
•
Music: Display music that is playing.
•
How to open Daily Board: Explore additional options to display or start Daily
Board.
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•
Dark mode: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
•
Turn off as scheduled: Set a schedule time to turn the device off.
–
Set time: Select a turn off time.
•
About Daily Board: Access the app version and other information.
Smart suggestions
Get suggestions for useful actions, such as calendar events to add and messages to
send, based on how you use your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Smart suggestions, and tap an option
to enable the feature.
Medical info
Emergency responders and others can access your medical info even when your
device is locked.
1.
From Settings, tap Safety and emergency > Medical info.
2. Enter your allergies, current medication, and other medical information you
would like to be available in an emergency.
3. Tap Save.
Labs
Try experimental features. Some features may not work correctly with all apps.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Labs.
2.
Tap to enable an experimental feature.
About tablet
Review information about your device, including current status, legal information,
hardware and software versions, and more.
1.
From Settings, tap About tablet for your model number, serial number, and
IMEI information.
2. Tap additional items for more information about your device.
TIPYou can find your device's FCC ID from About tablet > Status information.
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Legal information
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Dispute Resolution Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding dispute resolution
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
providing the applicable information.
The full Dispute Resolution Agreement, Standard One-year Limited Warranty, End User
License Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online:
Tablet:
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English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
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Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
This information can also be found on the device in the “About device” or “About
phone” or “About tablet” section, for example:
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Settings > About phone or About device or Abouttablet > Legal information >
Samsung legal
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Or, search “Legal”
If your device required Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, you can
access the FCC certification by opening Settings > About phone or About device or
About tablet > Status information.
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Restricting children’s access to your
mobile device
Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children under the age of 3 to play with it
because they could hurt themselves or others or damage the device. If parents
choose to allow children 3 or older to use the device, they should make sure that there
is adequate supervision to guard against injury or damage and use of services that
may increase data costs or other charges.
Parental control settings should be enabled to ensure that children do not have
access to services or content not approved by the parent. Routinely check this device
to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children to use.
Energy Star
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, Samsung has determined that this Product meets the
ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. Samsung is a proud ENERGY STAR Partner
and commits to meet the guidelines for this product to be ENERGY STAR certified. By
selecting an ENERGY STAR certified product, you reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and save energy. Learn more: energystar.gov
The Power Management setting of this product has been enabled by default and
has various timing settings (of up to 10 to 30 minutes).
To change this in Settings, go to the Display menu > Screen timeout option.
This product can be awakened from sleep mode by pressing the Power/Lock or Side
button.
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Interference from Magnets
WARNING: Potential Interference with Medical Devices from Magnets. The device
contains magnets which may interfere with medical devices such as
pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or insulin pumps. IF YOU ARE A
USER OF ANY OF THESE MEDICAL DEVICES, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Do not store or place your device near magnetic fields. Magnetic stripe cards,
including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, hotel keys, and boarding passes, may
be damaged by the magnets in the device.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2024 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company and product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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.
Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. Some content may differ
depending on carrier, model, or software.
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The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the
storage. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.
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