SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................. 1
Front View
........................................................................... 2
Back View
........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device
............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device
...................................................... 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
........................ 8
Know Your Device
..................................................... 9
Home Screen ..................................................................10
Status Bar
.........................................................................13
Touchscreen Navigation
..........................................14
Notification Panel
.........................................................15
Enter Text
..........................................................................17
Calling
..................................................................................19
Make and Answer Calls
...........................................20
Applications
...................................................................23
Apps Screen
...................................................................24
Google Applications
..................................................26
Metro Applications
......................................................28
Additional Apps
.............................................................29
Calculator
..........................................................................30
Calendar
............................................................................31
Camera and Video
......................................................33
Clock
....................................................................................36
Contacts
.............................................................................38
Email
....................................................................................41
Galaxy Apps
...................................................................42
Gallery
.................................................................................43
Internet
................................................................................45
Memo
..................................................................................47
Messages
.........................................................................48
MyFiles
..............................................................................50
Smart Manager
.............................................................52
Video Player
....................................................................53
Voice Recorder
..............................................................55
Settings
..............................................................................56
Wi-Fi Settings
..................................................................57
Bluetooth
...........................................................................59
Airplane Mode
...............................................................61
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
..............................62
Data Usage
......................................................................64
Mobile Networks
...........................................................65
NFC and Payment
.......................................................66
More Connection Settings
......................................67
Sounds and Notifications
........................................69
Display Settings
............................................................72
Motions and Gestures ...............................................73
Applications Settings
.................................................74
Wallpaper Settings
......................................................77
Location
.............................................................................78
Lock Screen and Security
......................................79
Easy Mode
.......................................................................82
Accessibility
.....................................................................83
Accounts
............................................................................85
Backup and Reset .......................................................86
Language and Input Settings ...............................87
Battery .................................................................................89
Storage ...............................................................................90
Date and Time ...............................................................92
About Your Device ......................................................93
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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
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Front View
Getting Started
Front View
Earpiece
Headset jack
Volume key
Recent
Home key
• Proximity sensors: Detects the presence of
objects near the device.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
• Power key: Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Press and hold to turn the device off, restart it, or
for quick access to Airplane mode.
• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Proximity sensors
Front camera
Power key
Back
• Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and
hold for home screen options.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds and audio.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
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Back View
Getting Started
Back View
Microphone
Flash
USB charger/
A
ccessory port
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
Rear camera
Speaker
Microphone
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other
optional accessories (not included).
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or recording
video.
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot near the
top of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional
services, and other features.
Caution: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
Note: The SIM card slot is located below the microSD
card slot.
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the device and that the angled corner of the card
is positioned as shown.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
cannot detect the SIM card. Reorient the card and
place it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see Install a Memory Card.
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone
and press down.
2. Press along all edges of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
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Assemble Your Device
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging
devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone.
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view
thebattery charge indicator located in the
Statusbar of your device’s display. A solid color
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see
( )
Battery.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.
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Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
screen displays. It 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.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
► To lock the device, press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press the Power key or
Home key, and then touch and drag your finger
across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see Lock Screen.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account, or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Accounts > Add account >
Google.
Caution: Creating or Setting up a Google Account on
your device automatically sets the FRP (Factory Reset
Protocol) to on. Before factory resetting your device,
you must remove your Google accounts. For more
information, refer to Factory Data Reset.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung Account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung Account, or create a new
Samsung Account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung Account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Accounts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Know Your Device
Warning: A touch screen responds best to
a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or
a metallic object when pressing on the touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface
and void the warranty.
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Notification icons
Widget
Home screen indicator
Primary app shortcuts
•
Status icons: Display information about the
device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, the time, and more.
•
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
•
Apps folder: For your convenience, there are
several applications that are grouped into folders
on the main Home screen.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
Status icons
Status bar
Apps f
older
Apps list
•
Primary app shortcuts: Shortcuts to your
favorite applications.
•
Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Homescreen is presently displayed.
•
Widget: Self-contained application that runs on
the Home screen (not shortcuts).
•
Notification icons: Display new messages and
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and more.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
•
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
•
Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a
screen, and then drag it to Remove.
•
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen displays when you press the
Home key.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and
hold a screen, and then drag to a new
position.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and
releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize your screen.
For more information, see Wallpaper Settings.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen, and then release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create a folder on a Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it
on top of another app until a highlighted box
displays.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•
Tap Enter folder name to name your folder.
•
Tap Palette to change the color.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
To add more apps, touch an hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Use Folders
1. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
2. To add shortcuts to an existing folder, touch and
hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder
and release.
3. To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time)
on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Full battery: Battery is fully charged.
Low battery: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Vibrate: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute: Mute mode is enabled.
4G LTE: The device is connected to a 4G
LTE wireless network.
Signal strength: Display the strength of
the signal.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active.
No network: No wireless network is
available.
NFC: NFC (Near-Field Communication) is
enabled.
Notification Icons
Missed call: A call has been missed.
Call: A call is currently in progress.
Hold: A call in currently on hold.
Speakerphone: Call is using
speakerphone.
New email: A ne
w email has arrived.
New gmail: A new gmail has arrived.
New voicemail: A new voicemail
message has been received.
New text: A new text or multimedia
message has arrived.
Download: Downloading of a file or app
is in progress.
Upload: A file is being uploaded or sent.
GPS: Location service (GPS) is active.
Google Update: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.
Installation complete: App installation or
updates are complete.
Keyboard: A keyboard is in use.
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Status Bar
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Touchscreen Navigation
Know Your Device
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets
you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
•
Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
•
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate items using a touch and hold gesture.
•
Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
•
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move
it to a new location.
•
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
•
Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out
while viewing a picture or a webpage.
•
Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out
while taking a picture.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Statusbar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Edit Notification panel
Settings
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Clear notifications
•
Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings
for the Notification panel, including which
Quicksettings buttons are visible.
•
Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.
•
Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
•
Notification card: Tap to see details about a
notification. Swipe a notification card to the right
to dismiss it.
•
Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust
screen brightness. Tap Auto to allow the phone
to set the screen brightness using its light
sensor.
•
Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable
a feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.
•
Tap an item to open it.
•
Drag the notification left or right to clear it. Tap
Clear to clear all notifications.
3. Swipe upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap Back to close the Notification panel.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel
also provides quick access to device functions such
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
Know Your Device
Enter Text
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predicted text suggests words based on your typing.
Predictive text
Options key
Special Keys
Sym
Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and
symbols.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Voice: Use Google Voice Typing.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emojis: Insert emojis.
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
Predictive Tex t
Predictive text suggest words matching your text
entries, and optionally, completes common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
and social networking sites — improving its accuracy
of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
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Enter Text
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
Languages
To enable Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Language and input.
2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice
typing. You may need to touch and hold the
Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
3. Speak your text.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Language and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
Calling
Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer
a call. Explore features and
functionality associated with
making or answering a call.
Make a Call
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Keypad if the keypad does not display.
3. Enter a number and tap Dial.
Note: If Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, Dial displays.
For more information, see
Wi-Fi Calling.
Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger
across a contact to the right to call the contact.
Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are
recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is
listed in your contacts list, the associated name also
displays.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls displays.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap
Call.
Answer a Call
When a call is received the phone rings and
displays the caller’s phone number, or name if
stored in the contacts list.
•
Touch and drag Answer in any direction to
answer the call.
•
Touch and drag Reject in any direction to
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
•
Touch and drag REJECT CALL WITH MESSAGE
upward, and select a message.
Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home
screen, your active call is indicated by the
Callinprogress icon on the Status bar, and a
thumbnail on the screen.
This lets you c
ontinue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list,
view a recent email, or locate a picture.
To end a call from any application:
► Swipe the Status bar downward to display the
Notification panel, and then tap End.
End a Call
► When you are ready to end your call, tap
End.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of functions that you
can use during a call.
Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume key to increase or decrease
the volume.
– or –
Tap
Extra volume to quickly add more
volume to the incoming audio.
Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Tap
Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notincluded).
Place a New Call While on a Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial
the second call. The first call displays as a
thumbnail.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial.
•
Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
This places the new caller on hold and
activates the previous call.
•
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-personconferencing).
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call with a
call waiting tone.
To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:
1. Slide Answer in any direction to answer the
new call.
2. Tap an option:
•
Put [caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.
•
End call with [caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.
3. Tap Swap to switch between the two calls. This
places the new caller on hold and activates the
previous call.
Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,
or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls displays. If the
caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name
displays.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > LOG.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your contacts list.
3. Tap CREATE CONTACT.
– or –
Tap UPDATE EXISTING if you want to replace
the number for an existing contact.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Delete a Call from the Call Log
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > LOG.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log to select it. You can also tap other
calls or tap the All checkbox at the top of the
screen to select all.
3. Tap DELETE.
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
To create a Speed dial:
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen
displays showing the numbers 1 through 100.
Number 1 is reserved for voicemail.
3. Tap an unused number. A list of contacts
displays.
4. Tap a contact to assign it to the number. The
selected contact displays in the speed dial
number box.
To make a call using Speed dial:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Phone >
Keypad.
2. Touch and hold the speed dial number.
If the speed dial number is more than 1 digit
long, enter the first digits, then hold the last digit.
To remove a Speed dial number assignment:
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap MORE > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial and
tap
Remove.
Make an Emergency Call
The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an
emergency number a one tap process.
Note: This mode can drain your battery power more
rapidly than normal calling mode.
Make an Emergency Call without a
SIMCard
Without an activated SIM card, you can only make
an emergency call with the phone. Normal cell
phone service is not available.
1. From the Lock screen, tap Emergency call
and then drag upward.
2. Tap EMERGENCY CALL to display the
Emergency dialer.
3. Enter 911 and tap
Dial.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and
End Call features.
5. Tap
Endcall.
Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency number (example: 911),
and then tap Dial.
Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings> Applications > Phone.
Applications
The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way
apps display, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
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Apps Screen
Applications
Apps Screen
The Apps screen shows all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the
Home screens. For more information,
see Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install New Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device:
Play Store: Download new apps from the
Goog
le Play store.
Visit
•
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung
apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy
devices. Visit
•
apps.samsung.com to learn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
•
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
•
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap EDIT. Apps that can be uninstalled or
disabled show Delete on their icon.
3. Tap Delete and follow the prompts to either
uninstall or disable the app.
To enable an app you disabled:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications>
Applicationmanager.
2. Swipe to the DISABLED tab, tap an app, and
then tap ENABLE to enable the app and display
it on the Apps screen again.
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Apps Screen
Applications
Change the Order Apps
AreListed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap EDIT for these options:
•
Rearrange apps: Touch and hold an app, and
then drag it to a new location. Surrounding
apps rearrange to accommodate the new app.
•
Create app folders: Touch and hold an app,
and then drag it on top of another app.
-
Tap the top of the folder to enter a folder
name.
-
Tap Palette to change the folder color.
-
Tap anywhere outside of the folder to
closeit.
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Google Applications
Applications
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Google Now works in the background to
collect information you regularly look up
and organize it into convenient cards that
display when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
more.
► Press and hold the Home key.
Note: When Google Now is enabled, you
can also access it by tapping
Google.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the
application you want to configure.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family, share photos, and
host video calls.
Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location, get directions,
and other location-based information.
Note: You must enable location services to
use Maps. Please see Location Services.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Photos
Back up your photos and videos to your
Google+ account automatically.
Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to
learn more.
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Google Applications
Applications
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly, or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your
deviceand purchase new music from
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn
more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com to learn more
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
Wallet
Carry credit cards and debit cards in your
Android phone, allowing you to tap the
back of your phone at the point of sale to
pay or shop online everywhere you see
the Google Wallet Buy button.
Visit google.com/wallet to learn more.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Metro Applications
Applications
Metro Applications
Enjoy these applications from
MetroPCS.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or
paid subscription. Visit metroPCS.com to learn
more, or contact your service provider for additional
information.
AppStore
Discover new games, download
applications, ways to personalize your
device, and much more.
Device Unlock
Unlock your device, allowing it to connect
to other compatible wireless networks.
Lookout
Protect your device by using key security
options, such as anti-virus and anti-
malware technology, a lost and stolen
device locater service, an application
privacy adviser, and a backup service.
Metro Block-It
Block any unwanted phone calls as well
as automatically block all known scam
callers. In addition, Metro Block-it will
immediately alert you when a telemarketer
or debt collector is calling.
M e t r o 411
Find nearby people and businesses, look
up unknown phone numbers, and update
your phone contacts with additional
information.
metroZONE
Enjoy all of your available updates in a
single place. MetroZONE recommends
content, information, and applications
within a single location.
Mobile Hotspot
Share your Internet connection with other
devices. For more information, see
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
Note: A separate plan is required to use
this feature. Charges may apply. Please
contact your service provider for further
details.
myMetro
View your account balance, make
payments, view your rate plan and
features, and access your account
settings.
Visual Voicemail
View a list of people who left a voicemail
message and listen to messages
regardless of chronological order.
Note: You must subscribe to the Visual
Voicemail service to use this feature.
Charges may apply. Please contact your
service provider for further details.
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Additional Apps
Applications
Additional Apps
There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
OneDrive
Use OneDrive for free online storage for
all your personal files so you can get to
them from your Android device, computer,
and any other devices you use.
OneNote
You can stay organized using text,
pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick
Notes or review and edit shared OneNote
notebooks using OneDrive.
Skype
Use free Skype to hold video and voice
calls, as well as send instant messages to
anyone around the world.
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Calculator
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap the
Equals key.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
► Tap Clear.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
Scientific Calculator
A scientific calculator with advanced arithmetic
functions is also available in the Calculator app.
►
Rotate the device into landscape mode to use
the scientific calculator.
Note: If screen rotation is not enabled, slide the Status
bar down to display the Notification panel, and then
tap Screen rotation.
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Calendar
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Events
Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Add event.
3.
Enter details for the event and tapSAVE.
Edit an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task, and tap again to
view details.
3. Edit information for the event and tapSAVE.
Delete an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event, and tap again to view
details.
3. Tap Delete.
Share an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task, and tap again to
view details.
3. Tap SHARE, select a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Tasks
Create a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap the date at the top of the screen to open the
drop-down menu, and then tap Tasks.
3. Tap Enter new task and enter your task.
•
Tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date
for your task.
•
Tap Expand to add more details.
4. Tap SAVE.
Edit a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap the date at the top of the screen, and then
tap Tasks.
3. Tap a task to view details.
4. Edit information for the task and tapSAVE.
Mark a Task as Completed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap the date at the top of the screen, and then
tap Tasks.
3. Tap the checkbox next to a task to mark it as
completed.
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Calendar
Applications
Delete a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap the date at the top of the screen, and then
tap Tasks.
3. Touch and hold a task to select it.
4. Tap DELETE.
Share a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap the date at the top of the screen, and then
tap Tasks.
3. Tap a task to view details.
4. Tap SHARE, select a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera and Video
Use your device’s camera and camcorder to take photos and
recordvideos.
Show or hide
Quick settings
Quick settings
Camera
settings
•
Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos
and videos.
•
Record video: Tap to record a video.
•
Take a picture: Tap to take a picture.
•
Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear
and front cameras.
•
Shooting mode: Tap to change the
shootingmode.
•
Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.
•
Quick settings: Tap to select camera settings or
options.
•
Show or hide Quick settings: Tap to show or
hide the Quick settings.
Gallery
Record video
Take picture
Switch
cameras
Shooting
mode
Access the Camera
1. From a Home screen, tap Camera.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Camera.
If a memory card is inserted, the Storage
location pop-up displays.
2. Tap OK to change the storage location to
memory card for storing photos and videos. Tap
CANCEL to use the device storage.
The Camera screen displays.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Take Pictures
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
onscreen options or these gestures:
•
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in
andout.
•
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
tapped.
3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can
tap onscreen icons to access various camera
options and settings. You can also touch the
screen to move the focus field to the area you
touch.
4. Tap
Take picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down
to take a photo. The Volume key can be reassigned to
act as the video record key or as a zoom key.
Shooting Mode
Several photo effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap MODE to display the following options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the
modes are available for.
Rear camera
•
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.
•
Pro: Take photos using manual camera
controls on the view screen.
•
Panorama: Take a photo composed of many
photos strung together.
•
Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened
faces for gentler images.
•
Rear-cam selfie: The rear camera
automatically detects and focuses on your
face when you take self-portrait pictures.
•
Sports: Take photos of fast-moving subjects.
•
HDR (Rich tone): Take multiple shots in
various exposures and combine them to create
soft and rich colors.
Front camera
•
Selfie: Take selfies easily by making simple
gesture commands.
•
Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
•
Interval shot: Take four photos spaced
threeseconds apart.
Both cameras
•
Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously
by pressing and holding the Camera button.
•
Sound & shot: Record 9 seconds of
background sound when you take a photo.
•
Night: Take brighter, clearer pictures in low
light without the flash.
•
Animated GIF: Create animated images by
taking pictures continuously.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap Settings. Available options vary
depending on the camera/recording mode used.
Both cameras
•
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
•
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.
•
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.
•
Voice control: Set the camera to take photos
with voice commands.
•
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
•
Volume keys function: Use the Volume keys
to take pictures, record video, or to zoom in
and out.
•
Shutter sound: Turn the shutter sound on or
off.
•
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Front camera
•
Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.
•
Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as previewed.
When off, a reversed (or ‘mirrored’) image is
saved.
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Clock
Applications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
•
Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm
to ring at a specific time.
•
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World Clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.
•
Stopwatch: You can use this option to
measure intervals of time.
•
Timer: You can use this option to set a
countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to
an event based on a preset time length (hours,
minutes, and seconds).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock >
Alarm.
2. Tap the following to configure an alarm:
•
Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
•
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•
Repeat weekly: Repeat the alarm every week,
day, or specific day of the week.
3. Tap OPTIONS to customize:
•
Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
•
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
•
Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
•
Increasing volume: When on, the alarm starts
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increases in
volume. Available when you have chosen an
alarm type that includes sound.
•
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
4. Tap SAVE to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock >
Alarm.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm
tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right
corner of the alarm entry.
World Clock
The world clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Tap a city, and then tap
Add to pin the city’s
time to the page. Repeat to add morecities.
4. To unpin a city, tap Remove in the upper
right corner of the city’s time box.
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Clock
Applications
Stopwatch
The stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch.
3. Tap START to begin timing. The following options
are then available:
•
Tap STOP to stop timing.
•
Tap LAP to keep track of lap times.
•
Tap RESUME to continue timing after stopping
the clock.
•
Tap RESET to reset the stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Tap the digits or tap KEYPAD to set the length of
the timer.
4. Tap START to begin the timer.
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Contacts
Applications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook, and your
Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
seeLocation Services.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app. To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll down the list
to find one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
press and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to enter information.
•
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
•
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group. Tap
ADDANOTHER FIELD to add additional
contact information.
-
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-
Tap Remove to remove an entry.
-
Tap Expand for additional fields.
3. Tap SAVE.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap EDIT.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap SAVE.
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Contacts
Applications
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it
to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap MORE >
Share contact.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources (such
as Gmail or Facebook), you may have multiple
similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you
link multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Linked contacts.
4. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contacts to link to the original contact.
5. Tap LINK.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Linked contacts.
4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Create a Shortcut to a Contact
You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home
screen to access their information directly from a
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap MORE >
Add shortcut to Home screen.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all.
3. Tap DELETE.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star turns bright ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star turns dark ).
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Contacts
Applications
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap ADD.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
•
Tap Create group in [location] to choose
where to save the group. You can save it to a
specific account, to the device memory, or to
all accounts. Tap entries to select or deselect
them.
-
If there are no accounts available which
support contact groups, the group saves to
the device.
•
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
•
Tap Add member and select contacts to add
to the new group, and then tap DONE.
4. Tap SAVE.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap MORE > Edit group and enter a new name.
4. Tap SAVE.
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap ADD, and then tap the contacts you want
toadd.
4. Tap DONE.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of agroup.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap MORE > Send message or email.
4. 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 email addresses in their records are shown.
5. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS.
3. Tap DELETE.
4. Tap the group category to open.
5. Tap the groups to select them or tap the
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
6. Tap DELETE.
7. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Groups and members to delete the groups and
the contacts in the groups.
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Applications
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
To add additional accounts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap Add account.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email displays in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap MORE > Settings. Tap the email account to
display its settings.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap the drop down menu at the top left of the
screen to view the current account mailbox.
3. Tap on the account name to view:
•
Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.
•
[Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Delete Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap REMOVE.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Galaxy Apps
Applications
Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps is a
free storefront that provides
a quick and easy way to find
and download apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy
device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.
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Gallery
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as email, saves an image,
a Download folder is automatically created to
contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu, and then tap Time or Albums to
choose the way items display.
•
Tap Menu > Albums, and then tap MORE >
Create album to create a newalbum.
Edit Images
► While viewing an image, tap the screen for
options:
•
Tap an album to open it.
•
Tap an image or video to view it in fullscreen.
Swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
•
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
•
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Play Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an album or folder to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
•
Share: Share the image with other people and
devices.
•
Edit: Edit the image with photo editing tools.
•
Delete: Delete the image.
•
CAMERA: Take a new picture or record a new
video.
•
Tap MORE for additional options:
-
Details: View details about the image.
-
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
images and videos in the current folder.
-
Set as contact picture: Set the image as a
contact’s photo.
-
Set as wallpaper: Set the image as
wallpaper.
Delete Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an album or folder to open it.
3. Touch and hold an image to select it. Select
additional images to delete, or tap the All
checkbox to select all.
4. Tap DELETE.
Note: When viewing a single image, tap
Delete.
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Gallery
Applications
Share Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an album or folder to open it.
3. Touch and hold an image to select it. Select
additional images to share.
4. Tap SHARE and follow the prompts.
Note: When viewing a single image, tap
Share to
share it with other people or devices.
Applications
Key Action
Back or Back key: Return to the
previous page.
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
Home: Go forward to a recent page.
Bookmarks: Save and view bookmarks,
saved pages, and history.
Tabs: View, add, or close tabs.
Refresh: Reload the current page.
Internet
Access to the Internet with a
fully featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go.
To share the current web page:
► Tap MORE > Share.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same
time.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB.
To close a tab:
► Tap Tabs and tap Close.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current web page:
► Tap Bookmarks > ADD.
To open a bookmarked web page:
► Tap Bookmarks and tap an entry.
History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap Bookmarks > HISTORY.
Secret Tabs
Pages viewed with secret tabs do not display within
your browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device.
The secret tab’s title bar changes to a dark gray with
yellow text.
Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device
after you close the secret tab.
To open a window in secret mode:
► Tap Tabs > MORE > Newsecrettab.
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Internet
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Internet
Applications
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Internet.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Memo
Applications
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo, and then type a memo.
•
To change the category, tap the Category
icon.
•
To insert an image into the memo, tap the
Image icon.
•
To use your voice to insert text into the memo,
tap the Voice icon.
•
To add a task to your memo, tap the Tasks
icon.
3. When finished creating your memo, tap SAVE.
Manage Memos
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap a memo thumbnail to open it.
•
To edit a memo, tap the content of the memo.
3. Tap MORE and choose an option:
•
Tap Delete to delete the selected memo.
•
Tap Share and select a sharing method to
share the memo.
•
Tap Share > Print to print a memo.
Browse Memos
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Browse memo thumbnails by swiping up
ordown.
3. Tap SEARCH to search for a memo.
Memo Options
► While browsing memos, tap MORE for the
following options:
•
Edit: Select notes to delete or move.
•
Share: Share memos.
•
Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.
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Messages
Applications
Messages
Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the
default Messaging app on your
phone.
Types of Messages
Your default Messaging app provides the following
message types:
•
Text Messages (SMS)
•
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from
other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service
provider’s multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type.
Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create a send a
message using the Messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Messages >
Compose.
2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient, or tap Add Recipient to select a
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups or Favorites.
•
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to select it, and then tap DONE.
The contact displays in the recipients field.
•
Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.
•
If adding a recipient from Groups, tap a Group,
tap the contacts to select them, and then tap
DONE. The contacts display in the recipients
field.
3. Tap the Enter message field and use the
keyboard to enter a message.
•
Tap Attach to add images, videos, audio,
files and more to your message.
•
Tap Add emojis to choose an available
emoji from a list and then add it into your
message (at the cursor location) if desired.
4. Tap SEND.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message automatically saves as a draft.
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Messages
Applications
View New Messages
When you receive a new message, a new message
icon displays on the Status bar.
To view the message:
1. Open the Notification panel and select the
message.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Messages, and then tap the new message to
view it.
2. Tap Play to play a multimedia message
(audio or video).
3. Tap the screen and swipe up or down the page
to scroll through the list of messages.
Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Touch and hold a message.
•
Tap additional messages you want to delete.
3. Tap DELETE.
Message Search
1. You can search through your messages by using
the Message Search feature.
2. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
3. Tap SEARCH.
4. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap
Search on the keyboard.
Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and more.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages > MORE > Settings.
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless
emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile
Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known
as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).
For more information, please contact your wireless
provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
are provided by the US Department of Homeland
Security and alert customers of imminent threats to
their safety within their area. There is no charge for
receiving an Emergency Alert message.
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
•
Alerts issued by the President
•
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
(Extreme and Severe)
•
AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. You
cannot disable alerts issued by the President.
To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts,
follow the instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap MORE > Settings >
Emergencyalertsettings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
4. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap ON/OFF to
disable it.
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MyFiles
Applications
MyFiles
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
To access the My Files app:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
•
Recent files: View recently accessed files.
(This will not appear until you have viewed a file.)
•
Category: Files are grouped into the following
categories:
Images: View image files.
-
Videos: View video files.
-
Audio: View audio files.
-
Documents: View document files.
-
Download history: View all apps and files
that have been downloaded to the device.
-
•
Local storage: View folders and files in their
storage locations.
Device storage: View folders and files
located on the device.
-
•
Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers
or other cloud storage locations that you have
added.
Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and
files located in your Google Drive account.
-
Folder Shortcuts
Add shortcuts to folders. Shortcuts display under
the Local storage section of My Files.
To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap Device storage to view folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
4. Tap MORE > Add shortcut.
To delete a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap the shortcut.
3. Tap MORE > Delete shortcut.
View Files and Folders
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
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MyFiles
Applications
My Files Options
On the main My Files screen, the following options
are available:
•
SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
•
Tap MORE for these options:
-
Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.
-
Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files
category.
-
Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal
hidden files.
•
STORAGE USAGE: Tap to view memory
information for your device.
Category Options
After tapping on a category, the following options
are available:
•
HOME: Display the main My Files screen.
•
SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected
category.
•
MORE: Tap for the following options:
•
Edit: Select files or folders.
•
Create folder: Create a new folder.
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut folder to the
main My Files screen.
•
View as: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.
•
Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
•
Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal
hidden files.
Options for Selected Files
andFolders
► Tap MORE > Edit, touch and hold a file or folder,
and then use one of these functions:
•
DELETE: Delete files or folders.
•
MORE:
-
Move: Move files or folders to another
folder.
-
Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
-
Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
option only displays when just one file or
folder is selected.
-
Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a
shortcut to a file or folder to the Home
screen.
-
Compress: Create a zip folder containing
the selected files. This option only displays
in Local Storage categories.
-
Details: View details of the selected files or
folders.
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Smart Manager
Applications
Smart Manager
Smart manager provides an
overview of the status of your
device’s battery, storage, RAM,
and system security. You can
also automatically optimize your
device’s system resources.
Quick Optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
•
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
•
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
running in the background.
•
Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SmartManager.
2. Tap CLEAN ALL.
Using Smart Manager
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SmartManager.
► Tap each of the following for options:
•
Battery: Check the battery power and time
remaining to use the device. For devices with
low battery levels, conserve battery power by
activating power saving features and closing
apps that are consuming an excessive amount
of battery power.
-
The usage time remaining shows the
time remaining before the battery power
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary
depending on your device settings and
operating conditions.
•
Storage: Check the status of used and
available memory capacity. You can delete
unused or unneeded files, and uninstall apps
that you do not use any more.
•
RAM: Check the amount of available RAM.
You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up
your device.
•
Device security: Check the device’s security
status. This feature scans your device for
malware.
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Video Player
Applications
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
File name
Volume
More options
Rewind
Fast-forward
Playback
position
Time elapsed
Screenratio
Video length
Pop-up player
Pause/Play
•
More options: Tap to view more options.
•
Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a
previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the
video.
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
Video length: Total length of the video.
•
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
•
Pop-up player: Tap to open the video in t
he pop-
up player window.
•
Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current video.
•
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the video.
•
Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch
and hold to fast-forward the current video.
•
File name: Name of the video file.
•
Pause/Play: Tap to pause or play the current
video.
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Video Player
Applications
Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-up Player
Multi-task with Pop-up player by transforming your
video player into a pop-up window. The video
continues to play and the pop-up window can be
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap
Pop-up player
to continue playing the
video in a floating window.
•
Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
•
Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
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Voice Recorder
Applications
Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
•
Tap Record to record an audio file.
•
Tap Stop to stop recording. The file is
automatically saved.
•
Tap Pause to pause the recording of an
audio file.
•
Tap Resume to resume the recording of an
audio file.
•
Tap Bookmark to bookmark a position in
the recording for later reference.
•
While recording, tap MORE > Turn on
Callrejection to reject incoming calls during
arecording.
Manage Recordings
To display a list of recordings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
2. Tap Recordings.
3. Tap a recording to play it back.
4. Tap MORE for additional options:
•
Edit: Tap to select recordings. Once selected,
the following options are available:
-
DELETE: Delete the recording.
-
MORE: Tap to either Rename the file or
Write to Voice Label (which writes the
recording to an NFC voice label).
•
Share: Tap to select recording files, and then
tap SHARE to select a sharing method.
•
Search: Tap to search for a recording.
Settings
Configure your device’s connections and
settings, add accounts, and customize the
home screen, apps, and features.
Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn
the option on or off .
(
ON
) (
OFF
)
For some options, you must tap a field, such
as Email address, to display and set options.
Access Settings
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
Status bar to display the Notification panel,
and then tap
Settings.
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Wi-Fi Settings
Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP),
displays.
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it,
displays. It may
also display if there is a communication issue
with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
4. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
• To manually scan for networks, drag the main
Wi-Fi screen down.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE > Add network, and enter information
about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Show advanced options: Tap if you need to
add advanced options such as IP settings or
Proxysettings.
4. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
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Wi-Fi Settings
Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MOREfor options:
• Add network: Manually connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
• Smart network switch: Mobile data may be
used to maintain a stable Internet connection.
• Advanced:
– Network notification: Receive a notification
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
are available.
– Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled
Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.
– Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
– Always allow scanning: Allow Google
location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
– Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
– MAC address: View your device’s
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).
– IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct,
displays in the Status bar.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and
wirelessdevices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
When Bluetooth is turnedon, displays in the
Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
• Tap SCAN to manually perform a new scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable,
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find out
how to set it to discoverable mode.
4. Tap SCAN. Your device starts to scan for
Bluetooth devices within range.
5. When you see the name of the target device
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap
the name. Your device automatically tries to pair
with the target device. If automatic pairing fails,
enter the passcode supplied with the target
device.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Settings next to the previously paired device,
and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
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Airplane Mode
Settings
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in airplane mode, you
can use other features, such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other online applications.
Turn Airplane Mode On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the option.
Tip: You can also control Airplane mode from the
Device options menu. Press and hold the Power
key, and then tap Airplane mode.
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Settings
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Use Mobile Hotspot to share
your device’s Internet connection
with other devices using your
device as a Mobile Hotspot.
Share your device’s Internet
connection with a computer that
connects to your device using a
USB cable.
Use Your Device as a Mobile
Hotspot
Note: MobileHotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service. You must have a tethering plan on
your service account in order to use Mobile Hotspot.
Turn Mobile Hotspot Onor Off
Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application
to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet
connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
2. Tap MobileHotspot.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off.
Caution: By default, your device’s Mobile
Hotspot has no security applied, and any
device can connect. For more information, see
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.
Connect a Device to Your
MobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s Mobile Hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
MobileHotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Scan for mobile hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
5. On the target device, enter your device’s Mobile
Hotspot password.
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile Hotspot name
and password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile Hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data service. While
Mobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applications
use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while
using your device as a Mobile Hotspot incurs extra
datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
MobileHotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Tap MORE > Allowed devices, and then tap
ADD to enter the other device’s Device name
and MACaddress.
4. Tap OK to add the device.
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Settings
Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
MobileHotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
4. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
5. Scroll down and enter a new password in the
Password field.
Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
MobileHotspot.
2. Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot:
• Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile Hotspot.
• Broadcast network name (SSID): Make your
Mobile Hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. Other devices can still connect
to your Mobile Hotspot, but the connection
has to be set up manually with your Network
SSID and Password.
• Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile HotSpot.
• Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password.
• Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.
• Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, to
specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile Hotspot, Maximum connections, and
Timeout settings.
Use Tethering to Connect Your
Device to a Computer
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
2. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USBtethering to
turnon tethering.
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Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Data usage for options:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
• Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile
data connection when the specified limit is
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data
usage limit.
• Total received data: Displays total received
data amount.
• Total sent data: Displays total sent data
amount.
• Lifetime data: Displays lifetime data amount.
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period displays on the
graph, along with usage by application below.
• UPGRADE DATA SERVICE: Explore data plan
upgrade options for your rate plan.
• By application: View data usage by
application.
2. Tap MORE for options:
• Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that
shows Wi-Fi usage.
• Mobile Hotspot: Select Wi-Fi networks that
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps
from using these networks and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
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Mobile Networks
Settings
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access
to networks and mobile data
service.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Mobile networks for options:
• Data roaming: Allow your device to connect
to data services while roaming. Significantly
higher charges may result.
• Access Point Names: Manage your networks’
Access Points.
• Network mode: Select your preferred
networkmode.
• Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.
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NFC and Payment
Settings
NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication)
allows data exchange when you
touch your device with another
compatible device. This is
used for applications such as
AndroidBeam.
NFC can also be used for
making purchases with
yourphone.
To activate NFC:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> NFC and payment > NFC.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding
the devices close together. You can beam browser
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> NFC and payment > NFC.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap Android Beam, then tap ON/OFF to turn the
feature on.
4. Touch the back of your device to the back of
another NFC-capable device to transfer content.
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default
payment application you want to use for making
purchases on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> NFC and payment > NFC.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap
Back to return to the NFC and payment
page.
4. Tap Tap and pay.
5. Select the payment app that you want to use as
your default.
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More Connection Settings
Settings
More Connection Settings
The More connection settings
allow you to configure a variety
of communication settings for
your device.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More connection settings >
Printing.
2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print
service drivers.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN,
or password before setting up a VPN. For more
information, see Lock Screen and Security.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap ADD VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
CONNECT.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
Default Messaging App
If you have multiple messaging apps installed,
you can select which app should be your default
messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.
2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default.
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More Connection Settings
Settings
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve
voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls
and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may
offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor
cellular reception.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi Calling on.
4. Tap a preference: Wi-FI Preferred, Cellular
Network Preferred, or Never use Cellular
Network.
Wi-Fi Calling Status Indicator
When your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network
and has Wi-Fi Calling enabled,
displays in the
Status bar.
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Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other activities.
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Your device uses the sounds,
vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen
in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
• Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity
you choose in Sound settings.
• Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and
notifications.
Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume
for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Note: You can also set System volume from the home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Volume.
3. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
• Ringtone
• Media
• Notifications
• System
Ringtones and Sound
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Ringtonesandsounds > Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add ringtone to use an audio file as a
ringtone.
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Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Default Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Ringtonesandsounds > Default
notificationsound.
3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.
Notification Sounds for Samsung Apps
Choose notification alerts for new messages,
calendar events, and email.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2.
Tap Sounds and notifications >
Ringtonesandsounds, and tap to configure
each option:
• Messages notifications: Configure message
notifications and alerts.
• Calendar notifications: Configure event
notifications.
• Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications.
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2.
Tap Sounds and notifications >
Ringtonesandsounds, and tap to enable each
option:
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
• Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Vibrations
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,
notifications, and haptic feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2.
Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrations.
• Tap Vibration intensity to set the intensity of
vibrations.
• Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern.
• Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable.
– Vibrate while ringing
– Vibration feedback
– Keyboard vibration
Sound Quality and Effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
Sound Quality
Find the best sound setting for your preferences
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality
and effects.
3. Tap Adapt Sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
Sound Effects
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notifications > Sound quality
and effects.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each option:
• SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.
• Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube
amplifier.
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Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications
and alerts. The options below determine what
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
periods you want to enter this mode.
To activate Do Not Disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable this option.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize what notifications are
allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap ON/OFF to
enable the exceptions you want to allow.
Scheduling
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on and off automatically at scheduled times.
Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Set schedule, and then tap Days, Start
time, and End time to set up a do not disturb
schedule.
Notifications on Lock Screen
Choose what notifications can display while the
device is locked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Sounds and notifications.
2. Tap Notifications on lock screen, and choose
an option: Show content, Hide content, or Do not
show notifications.
App Notifications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Sounds and notifications.
2. Tap Appnotifications.
3. Scroll through the alphabetical list of apps and
tap the app.
4. Tap ON/OFF to block all notifications from
this app, to show priority notifications for the
selected app, or to hide sensitive content from
the selected app.
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Display Settings
Settings
Display Settings
Adjust display options and
features, including screen
brightness, font options, and
more.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Display.
2. Drag the Brightness slider to adjust the screen
brightness.
Tip: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel. Drag down the Status bar at the top
of the screen to find the Brightness options.
Font Size and Style
You can set the font size and style for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Display.
2. Tap Font to choose a font style and font size.
• Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
GalaxyApps.
3. Tap DONE to set the font size and style.
Screen Timeout
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Display.
2. Tap Screen timeout, and then choose a time
period.
Daydream (Screen Saver)
The Daydream setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose to
display colors, or display photos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Display.
2. Tap Daydream.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on and configure
the following options:
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
• Photo Frame
: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
• Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
• Photos: Display pictures from your Google+
account. (Only available if you are signed in
to your Google Account.) Tap Settings for
options.
4.
Tap PREVIEW to see a demonstration of the
selected Daydream option.
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Motions and Gestures
Settings
Motions and Gestures
Control certain device actions
by touching the screen with the
palm of your hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Motions and gestures.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the following:
• Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls
and messages.
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Applications Settings
Settings
Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications
on your phone.
Application Manager
You can download and install new applications
on your device. Use Application manager settings
to manage your downloaded and preloaded
applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this
software at your own risk.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Swipe across the screen to display
DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL
to display memory usage for that category of
applications. If you have disabled applications, a
DISABLED tab also displays.
The graph on the RUNNING tab shows used and
free RAM.
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.
3. To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list,
tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.
4. To reset all of your application preferences, tap
MORE > Reset app preferences.
5. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
The following options are displayed:
• FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is
misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping
an app, process, or service causes your
device to stop working correctly.
• UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete
the application from the device or uninstall
updates made to apps that cannot be deleted.
• DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be
deleted.
• Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications appear in the Status bar.
• MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your
microSD card.
• CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from
memory.
• CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.
• CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s
customization.
• Permissions: View information about the
application’s access to your device and data.
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Applications Settings
Settings
SD Card
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap SD CARD to view a list of applications on
your SD card.
3. To switch the order of the SD CARD list, tap
MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.
4. To reset all of your application preferences, tap
MORE > Reset app preferences.
5. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services.
All the applications that are currently running on
the device display.
3. Tap MORE > Show cached processes to display
all the cached processes that are running. Tap
MORE > Show services in use to switch back.
4. Tap one of the applications to view application
information.
• STOP: Stops the application from running
on the device. This is usually done prior to
uninstalling the application. (Not all services
can be stopped. Stopping services may have
undesirable consequences on the application
or Android System.)
• REPORT: Report failure and other application
information.
Note: Options vary by application.
Disabled
View and configure disabled apps on your device.
Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled
an app on the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DISABLED to view a list of applications you
have disabled.
3. To switch the order of the DISABLED list, tap
MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.
4. To reset all of your application preferences, tap
MORE > Reset app preferences.
5. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
Default Applications
If you have multiple applications of the same type,
such as email apps, you can select one app to be
the default.
You can also use a simpler Home screen which
provides an easier user experience for first-time
smartphone users.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Defaultapplications.
2. Tap Home and select a Home screen mode:
• TouchWiz easy home: Provides an easier user
experience for the first-time smartphone users.
• TouchWiz home: The Home screen that
originally displays on your phone.
3. Tap Messages and select a default
messagingapp.
4. Tap CLEAR to clear defaults you have set up.
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Applications Settings
Settings
Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are
available in one convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications.
2. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:
• Calendar
• Camera
• Contacts
• Email
• Internet
• Messages
• Phone
• Weather
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Wallpaper Settings
Settings
Wallpaper Settings
Change the look of the home
and lock screens with wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture
or choose from preloaded
wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Wallpaper.
2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screen.
3. Tap a image to preview it, and then tap
SETASWALLPAPER.
• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
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Location
Settings
Location
Some apps, such as Google
Maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Locating method to select how your
location is determined:
• GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Use
GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to estimate
yourlocation.
• Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Use Wi-Fi and
mobile networks (no GPS).
• GPS only: Use GPS only.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use
your device’s most recent location data. Google
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to
improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Google Location History, and sign in to
your Google Account for more options.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Lock Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
• Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
• Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
• None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
• Show content: Show content, which may
include personal information, on the lock
screen.
• Hide content: Show only notifications on the
lock screen.
• Do not show notifications: Do not show
content or notifications on the lock screen.
4. Choose a screen lock option:
• Show information: Show the dual clock,
weather information, or Owner information on
the lock screen.
• Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Lock automatically, Lock
instantly with power key, and Smart lock.
(This option is not available for Swipe.)
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Device Security
Configure security for your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Devicesecurity.
3. Tap ON/OFF to activate KNOX active protection
on your phone.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts.
4. The following options are available:
• Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
• Google location service: Tap to activate
or deactivate Google location service. This
service must be on in order to find your
phone.
• SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized
changes to your SIM card by being alerted
whenever an app or service attempts to
change data on your SIM card.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknownsources to enable this option.
Caution: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Other Security Settings
Encryption
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings. Configure the following options:
• Encrypt device: Follow the prompts to encrypt
all data on your device.
• Encrypt external SD card: Follow the prompts
to encrypt all data on your microSD card (not
included).
SIM Card Lock
Use this option to set up your password when one is
first required or change your current password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
prompts.
Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
service options:
• Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
• Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators to customize.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:
• Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
• View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates
you have installed.
• Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced Security Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Advanced options:
• Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected. (This option is
available only with secure locks, like PIN and
password.)
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
you phone.
• Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
• Notification access: View the applications
that can access notifications you receive on
your phone.
Note: To view Trust agents, set up a screen lock (pin,
password, or pattern). For more information, see
Lock Screen.
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Easy Mode
Settings
Easy Mode
Switch between the default
screen layout and a simpler
layout. The Easy mode layout
has larger text and icons, making
for a more straightforward visual
experience.
To enable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Easy mode.
2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
When Easy mode is enabled, you can scroll
down the page and select which apps you want
to display on the Home screens.
3. Tap ON/OFF next to the apps you want to add or
remove.
4. When finished, tap DONE.
To disable Easy mode:
1. Swipe through the Home screens and tap
Settings > Easy mode.
2. Tap Standard mode to switch back.
3. Tap DONE.
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Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Voice Assistant: Speak feedback aloud to
help blind and low-vision users.
– Voice Assistant can collect all of the text
you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers. It
may also log your user interface interactions
with the device.
• Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using
Voice Assistant.
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords.
• Voice Label: Write voice recordings to
NFC tags to provide information about
nearbyobjects.
• Font size: Set the font size.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
• Negative colors: Reverse the display
of onscreen colors from White text on a
Black background to Black text on a White
background.
• Color correction: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color. Tap Color adjustment for options.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
• Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options.
Hearing
• Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
• Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all
notifications and audio.
• Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for
use with hearing aids.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available
Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available. Tap
Google subtitles (CC) for options.
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to
set the Left and Right balance when using a
stereo device.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
• Auto haptic: Set the phone to vibrate in time
to the sound when listening to music, watching
videos, or playing games. It also vibrates when
buttons are tapped in supported apps.
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Accessibility
Settings
Dexterity and Interaction
• Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the screen
from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate
screen and hard key functions. Only show
application notifications in the Notification
panel and the Status bar.
More Settings
• Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home Key three times
in quick succession.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
• Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.
• Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms
and calendar events.
• Manage accessibility: Export your
accessibility settings and share them with
another device.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.
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Accounts
Settings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap
Accounts > Add account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials
andset up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap
Accounts > [
Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap
MORE > Sync all or Sync now to
synchronize the account.
Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers. Contact
your service provider for more information on your
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap
Accounts > [
Account type].
• Tap an account to configure that account’s
sync settings.
• Tap other available options for the account.
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap
Accounts > [
Account type].
3.
Tap the account and then tap MORE >
Removeaccount.
Caution: Creating or Setting up a Google Account on
your device automatically sets the FRP (Factory Reset
Protocol) to on. Before factory resetting your device,
you must remove your Google accounts. For more
information, refer to Factory Data Reset.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
• Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its factory defaults.
Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google account to your device
automatically enables the Factory Rest Protection
(FRP) security feature.
FRP prevent other people from using your device if it
is reset to factory settings without your permission.
For example, if your device is lost or stolen, only
someone with your Google account can perform a
factory data reset and use the device.
When a device is factory reset, the device will not
be able to be setup without the user entering the
Google Account associated with the device.
Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
device to factory settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
Warning: 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.
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Language and Input Settings
Settings
Language and Input Settings
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Set Your Default Language
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Select Your Default Keyboard
orInput Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options:
• English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty
keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
• Select input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
switch between languages, slide the space bar
sideways.
• Predictive text: Allow Predictive text to
suggest words matching your text entries,
and, optionally, complete common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries.
• Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google Voice Typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options:
• Language: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
• “Ok Google” detection: Say “Ok Google” to
start a voice search from the Google app.
• Hands-free: Configure voice search and
spoken notifications.
• Speech output: Use speech output for all
notifications or only when Hands-free mode is
active.
• Offline speech recognition: Download
language data to use speech recognition when
not connected to a network.
• Block offensive words: Hide words many
people find offensive in results of Google voice
searches. Offensive words are replaced in
results with a placeholder (####).
• Bluetooth headset: Record audio through a
Bluetooth headset (not included).
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Language and Input Settings
Settings
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap
in the Google
search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch
a Google search (if the hotword detection option is
enabled).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options.
• Enhanced Google services: Full voice
interaction.
• Basic Google recognition: Simple voice
recognition.
3. Tap
Settings next to the selected option to
configure its options.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such as
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
• Tap
Settings next to the Samsung
text-tospeech engine for options.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
• Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.
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Battery
Settings
Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
• BATTERY USAGE: View battery usage since
the battery was last fully charged.
– Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
– Tap an item to view details.
• Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the
feature on, and customize options.
• Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to
turn the feature on.
• DETAIL: View details on apps which have an
abnormal amount of battery usage.
• Show power on status bar: Tap ON/OFF to
display or hide the battery charge percentage
next to the battery icon on the Status bar.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
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Storage
Settings
Storage
View the device memory and
usage, or mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory
card(not included).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
• The Device memory displays Total space and
Available space.
• The amounts of memory used by System
memory Used space, Cached data, and
Miscellaneous files are also displayed.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all
apps.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary
files individually or tap SELECT ALL, and then
tap DELETE.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory
displays as Total space and Available space.
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC
card (not included) to add additional memory space
to your device.
Note: The microSD card slot is located above the
SIMcard slot.
1. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot.
3. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.
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Storage
Settings
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you
have to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.
Remove a Memory Card
Caution: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
3. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
4. Carefully pull the card out.
5. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.
Format a Memory Card
Caution: When formatting an SD card, you should
backup your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Format SD card and follow the
prompts.
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Date and Time
Settings
Date and Time
By default, your device receives
date and time information from
the wireless network.
When you are outside network
coverage, you may want to
set date and time information
manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Date and time.
3. Tap Automatic date and time and Automatic
time zone to use the date, time, and time zone
provided by the network.
– or –
Turn the automatic settings off to manually set
the date, time, and time zone.
4. Tap Use 24-hour format to change the time
format.
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About Your Device
Settings
About Your Device
View information about your
device, including status, legal
information, hardware and
software versions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
• Software update: Check for and install
available software updates.
• Status: View the status of the battery, network,
your phone number, and other information
about your phone.
• Legal information: View legal notices and
other legal information.
• Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
• Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
Software Updates
Use Software update to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device > Software update.
3. Follow the prompts to check for available
software updates to download and install.
