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Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first
7 Device overheating situations and
solutions
10 Device layout and functions
16 Battery
21 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
(SM-T575, SM-T577)
22 Memory card (microSD card)
25 Protective case
27 Turning the device on and off
28 Initial setup
28 Samsung account
30 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
32 Understanding the screen
42 Notification panel
44 Screen capture and screen record
46 Entering text
Apps and features
49 Installing or uninstalling apps
51 S Pen features
64 Bixby
68 Bixby Vision
71 Bixby Routines
74 Phone
80 Contacts
84 Messages
88 Internet
90 Camera
104 Gallery
111 AR Zone
114 Edge screen
116 Multi window
119 Samsung Daily
120 Samsung Members
120 Samsung Galaxy
121 Samsung Notes
126 PENUP
130 Calendar
131 Reminder
132 Samsung Flow
134 Voice Recorder
135 My Files
135 Clock
137 Calculator
138 Samsung Kids
139 SmartThings
143 Sharing content
146 Music Share
147 Smart View
148 Daily Board
151 Samsung DeX
155 Google apps
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190 Privacy
190 Location
191 Accounts and backup
192 Users
194 Samsung Cloud
195 Google
196 Advanced features
197 Motions and gestures
198 Digital Wellbeing and parental
controls
198 Digital Wellbeing
200 Device care
200 Optimising your device
200 Battery
202 Storage
202 Memory
202 Security
202 Apps
203 General management
204 Accessibility
204 Software update
205 User manual
205 About tablet
Appendix
206 Troubleshooting
Settings
157 Introduction
157 Connections
158 Wi-Fi
160 Bluetooth
162 NFC and payment
164 Data saver (SM-T575, SM-T577)
164 Mobile data only apps (SM-T575,
SM-T577)
165 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
(SM-T575, SM-T577)
166 More connection settings
168 Sounds and vibration
168 Dolby Atmos (surround sound)
169 Separate app sound
169 Notifications
170 App icon badges
170 Display
171 Dark mode settings
172 Font size and style
172 Screensaver
173 Wallpaper
173 Lock screen
174 Smart Lock
174 Biometrics and security
175 Face recognition
178 Fingerprint recognition
181 Samsung Pass
184 Secure Folder
189 Secure Wi-Fi (SM-T575)
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Basics
Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•
Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,
model specifications, or device’s software.
•
Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
•
Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
•
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For
large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. (SM-T575, SM-T577)
•
Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
•
Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached for protection
during production and distribution. Damage to the attached screen protector is not
covered by the warranty.
•
You can see the touchscreen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically
adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment. Due to the nature
of the product, displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting.
–
It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device.
–
You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it.
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
→
Screen timeout
, and then select the length
of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen.
–
To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the
surrounding environment, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
, and then tap the
Adaptive brightness
switch to activate it.
•
The use of mobile devices on aeroplanes or ships may be subject to federal and local
guidelines and restrictions. Check with the appropriate authorities and always follow
crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device.
•
Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the device. To
view the information, launch the
Settings
app and tap
About tablet
→
Regulatory
information
.
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Your device supports water- and dust-resistance. Follow these tips carefully to maintain the
water- and dust-resistance of your device. Failure to do so may result in damage to your
device.
•
Do not immerse the device in fresh water deeper than 1.5 m or keep it submerged for
more than 30 minutes. If you immerse the device in any liquid other than fresh water,
such as salt water, ionised water, or alcoholic beverage, liquid will enter the device faster.
•
Do not expose the device to water moving with force.
•
Do not open the device’s covers when the device is in water or in very humid places, such
as swimming pools or bathrooms.
•
Do not open the back cover using wet hands or when the device is wet.
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•
The rubber seal fitted to the back cover is an important component of the device. Take
care when opening and closing the back cover to avoid damaging the rubber seal. Also,
ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris, such as sand or dust to prevent damage to
the device.
•
The back cover may be loosened if the device is dropped or receives an impact. Ensure
that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed.
•
If the device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to other liquids, such as salt water, swimming pool water, soapy water,
oil, perfume, sunscreen, hand cleaner, or chemical products such as cosmetics, rinse it
with fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If you do not follow these
instructions, the device’s performance and appearance may be affected.
•
If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet, sound
may not be heard clearly during a call. After wiping the device with a dry cloth, dry it
thoroughly before using it.
•
The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water.
•
Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water-
and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP68 as
described by the international standard IEC 60529-Degrees of Protection provided by
Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35 °C, 86-106 kPa, fresh water, 1.5 meter, 30
minutes). Despite this classification, it is still possible for your device to be damaged in
certain situations.
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
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Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast
charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot,
the charging speed may decrease or the charger may stop charging.
Do the following when the device heats up:
•
Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for the
device to cool down and then begin charging the device again.
•
If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB
cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved
one.
•
When using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects,
magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger.
The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models.
When the device heats up during use
When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods,
your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any
running apps and do not use the device for a while.
The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat. Depending on
the functions and apps you use, these examples may not apply to your model.
•
During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data
•
When downloading large files
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When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods
–
When playing high-quality games for extended periods
–
When recording videos for extended periods
–
When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting
–
When connecting to a TV
•
While multitasking (or, when running many apps in the background)
–
When using Multi window
–
When updating or installing apps while recording videos
–
When downloading large files during a video call
–
When recording videos while using a navigation app
•
When using large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts
•
When using a navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight
•
When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature
•
When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception
•
When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable
•
When the device’s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as
liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead
•
When you are roaming
Do the following when the device heats up:
•
Keep the device updated with the latest software.
•
Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device.
•
Deactivate the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them.
•
Close apps that increase battery consumption or that run in the background when
not in use.
•
Delete unnecessary files or unused apps.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.
•
If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If
the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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Precautions for device overheating
If you begin to feel uncomfortable due to the device overheating, stop using the device.
When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may
turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models.
•
If the device overheats and reaches a certain temperature, a warning message will appear
to prevent device failure, skin irritations and damages, and battery leakage. To lower the
device’s temperature, the screen brightness and the performance speed will be limited
and battery charging will stop. Running apps will be closed and all calling and other
features will be limited, except for emergency calls, until the device cools down.
•
If the second message appears due to a further increase of the device’s temperature, the
device will turn off. Do not use the device until the device’s temperature drops below the
specified level. If the second warning message appears during an emergency call, the call
will not be disconnected by a forced shut down.
Precautions for operating environment
Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to
avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire.
•
Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures.
•
Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods.
•
Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a
car in the summertime.
•
Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat, such as on an electric heating
mat.
•
Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high
pressure containers.
•
Do not use a cable whose covering is peeled off or damaged, and do not use any charger
or battery that is damaged or malfunctioning.
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Device layout and functions
Package contents
Refer to the quick start guide for package contents.
•
The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
•
The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
•
Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
•
A case is supplied to protect your device. If you want to remove the case attached
to the device, it is recommended to detach it from the top corners. (Whether a case
is supplied may vary by region or service provider.)
•
You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
•
Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
•
Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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Device layout
Volume key
Back key
Recents key
Home key (Fingerprint
recognition sensor)
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
Side key (Power/Bixby)
Active key
Front camera
Proximity/Light sensor
Speaker (SM-T575)
Touchscreen
Keyboard dock port
▶ SM-T575, SM-T577:
SIM card / Memory
card tray
▶ SM-T570: Memory
card tray
Rear camera
Main antenna
(SM-T575, SM-T577)
Flash
Back cover
Microphone
GPS antenna
Earphone jack
Microphone
Speaker
NFC antenna
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•
When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using speakerphone,
do not place the device close to your ears.
•
Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is
irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures.
•
If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of
injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre.
•
If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device’s
sound may become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to
remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object, the device may be
damaged and its appearance may be affected.
•
Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:
–
If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device
–
If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device
–
If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while
using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection (SM-T575,
SM-T577)
•
Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
•
Do not cover the proximity/light sensor area with screen accessories, such
as a screen protector, stickers, or a cover. Doing so may cause the sensor to
malfunction.
•
The light may flicker at the top of the device during calls due to proximity sensor
operation.
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Hard keys
Volume key
Side key (Power/Bixby)
Active key
Back key
Home key
Recents key
Key Function
Volume key
•
Press to adjust the device volume.
Side key
•
When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on.
•
Press to turn on or lock the screen.
•
Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to Using
Bixby for more information.
•
Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set.
Side key +
Volume Down key
•
Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
•
Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.
Active key
•
Press or press and hold to launch preset apps.
Recents key
•
Press to open the list of recent apps.
Home key
•
Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
•
Press to return to the Home screen.
•
Press and hold to launch
Google Assistant
app.
Back key
•
Press to return to the previous screen.
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Setting the Side key
Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the
Side key.
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Side key
, and then select an option you
want.
S Pen
S Pen button
S Pen nib
Name Functions
S Pen nib
•
Use the S Pen to write, draw, or perform touch actions on the
screen.
•
Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional
S Pen features, such as the Air view feature.
S Pen button
•
Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to
display the Air command features.
•
While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over
items to select them.
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Replacing the S Pen nib
If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one.
1
Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it.
2
Insert a new nib into the S Pen.
2
1
Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers.
•
Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction.
•
Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.
•
Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen. Doing so may cause damage
to the S Pen or your device.
•
Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it. The S Pen
may be damaged or the nib may be deformed.
•
Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen. The pen nib may be deformed.
•
If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognise
the S Pen actions.
•
If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre.
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Battery
Installing the battery
1
Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
2
Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the
device’s contacts.
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3
Replace the back cover.
Press
Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering
the device. Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device
and cause damage.
Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.
Removing the battery
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Pull out the battery.
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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended
periods.
Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your
device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage
to your device.
•
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
•
Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged
if you use Micro USB cable.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
1
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.
2
Plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack.
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3
Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
4
After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger
from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
•
Optimise the device using the device care feature.
•
When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side key.
•
Activate power saving mode.
•
Close unnecessary apps.
•
Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
•
Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.
•
Decrease the backlight time.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.
Battery charging tips and precautions
•
When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
•
If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately
when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes
before turning on the device.
•
If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to
another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data
transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
•
Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
•
The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
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•
If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not
function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•
While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not
affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the
charger may stop charging. If this occurs during wireless charging, disconnect the device
from the charger to let it cool down, then charge the device again later.
•
If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged.
Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.
•
If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung
Service Centre.
Fast charging
The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can charge the battery more quickly while
the device or its screen is turned off.
Increasing the charging speed
To increase the charging speed, turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery.
If the fast charging feature is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Device care
→
Battery
→
Charging
, and then tap the
Fast charging
switch to activate it.
•
While charging, you cannot activate or deactivate this feature.
•
You cannot use the built-in fast charging feature when you charge the battery
using a standard battery charger.
•
If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises, the charging speed may
decrease automatically. This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to
the device.
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SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) (SM-T575,
SM-T577)
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
•
Use only a nano-SIM card.
•
Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on
the service provider.
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1
1
Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
2
Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing
downwards.
3
Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.
If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray.
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4
Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
•
If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be
damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
•
Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
Memory card (microSD card)
Installing a memory card
Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards
may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and
type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website.
•
Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
•
Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
•
The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat
the card or will not recognise the card. To use the memory card, you must format it.
If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card, contact the memory
card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre.
•
Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
•
When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
My Files
→
SD card
folder.
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SM-T575, SM-T577:
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1
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SM-T570:
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1
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1
Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be
disabled. (SM-T575, SM-T577)
2
Place a memory card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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3
Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.
If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of the
tray.
4
Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
•
If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be
damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
•
Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Device care
→
Storage
→
Advanced
→
SD card
→
Unmount
.
Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the
device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing
so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or
device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from
the misuse of external storage devices.
Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Device care
→
Storage
→
Advanced
→
SD card
→
Format
.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
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Protective case
Installing the protective case
Insert the upper part of the device into the case, and then press the edges of the bottom part
one by one using both hands to firmly install it.
2
1
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Removing the protective case
With the device upright, push the edges of the upper part one by one using both hands until
the device protrudes from the case and remove the device from it.
2
1
3
Installing the S Pen
Insert the S Pen into the top of the protective case.
Do not insert the S Pen backwards into the protective case.
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Turning the device on and off
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where
the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Turning the device on
Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.
When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
Turning the device off
1
To turn off the device, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key
simultaneously. Alternatively, open the notification panel and tap
.
Volume Down key
Side key
2
Tap
Power off
.
To restart the device, tap
Restart
.
You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key. Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Side key
, and then tap
Power off menu
under
Press and hold
.
Forcing restart
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down
key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
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Initial setup
When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
1
Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.
2
Tap .
3
Select your preferred device language and tap
Next
.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
The Home screen will appear.
If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up some device
features during the initial setup.
Samsung account
Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of
Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website.
To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
→
Samsung account
→
Apps and
services
. Alternatively, visit account.samsung.com.
Creating a Samsung account
If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
→
Add account
→
Samsung account
.
Alternatively, launch the
Settings
app and tap .
2
Tap
Create account
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating your account.
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Signing in to your Samsung account
If you already have a Samsung account, sign in to your Samsung account. You can also sign in
using your Google account.
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
→
Add account
→
Samsung account
.
Alternatively, launch the
Settings
app and tap .
2
Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap
Sign in
.
If you want to sign in using your Google account, tap
Continue with Google
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account.
Finding your ID and resetting your password
If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap
Find ID
or
Reset password
on the
Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter
the required information.
Removing your Samsung account
When you remove your Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or
events, will also be removed.
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
.
2
Tap
Samsung account
→
Personal info
→
→
Sign out
.
3
Tap
Sign out
, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap
OK
.
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Transferring data from your previous device
(Smart Switch)
You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Smart Switch
.
•
This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.
•
Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to
transfer.
Transferring data wirelessly
Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct.
1
On the previous device, launch
Smart Switch
.
If you do not have the app, download it from
Galaxy Store
or
Play Store
.
2
On your device, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Smart
Switch
.
3
Place the devices near each other.
4
On the previous device, tap
Send data
→
Wireless
.
5
On the previous device, tap
Allow
.
6
On your device, select an item to bring and tap
Transfer
.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.
After the data is done transferring, you can view a list of the transferred data on your
device.
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Backing up and restoring data using external storage
Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.
1
Back up data from your previous device to external storage.
2
Insert or connect the external storage device to your device.
3
On your device, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Smart Switch
→
→
Restore
.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from external storage.
Transferring backup data from a computer
Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch
computer version app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Back up data from your
previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.
1
On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2
On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3
Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.
4
On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device.
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5
Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
6
On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.
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Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
•
Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
•
To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
•
It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.
•
The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
•
It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen.
Tapping
Tap the screen.
Tapping and holding
Tap and hold the screen for
approximately 2 seconds.
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Dragging
Tap and hold an item and drag it to the
target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap the screen.
Swiping
Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left,
or to the right.
Spreading and pinching
Spread two fingers apart or pinch on
the screen.
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Home screen and Apps screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.
A widget
Favourite apps
Screen indicator
Edge panel handle
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Switching between Home and Apps screens
On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen.
To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen.
Alternatively, press the Home key or the Back key.
Home screen Apps screen
Finder
If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping
the button. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap
Home screen settings
, and
then tap the
Apps button
switch to activate it. The Apps button will be added at the bottom
of the Home screen.
Apps button
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Launching Finder
Search for content on the device quickly.
1
On the Apps screen, tap
Search
. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe
downwards, and then tap
.
2
Enter a keyword.
Apps and content on your device will be searched.
If you tap
on the keyboard, you can search for more content.
Displaying the screen in landscape mode
Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode.
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Moving items
Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel,
drag it to the side of the screen.
To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen, tap and hold an item on the Apps screen,
and then tap
Add to Home
. A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen.
You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home
screen.
Creating folders
Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another
app.
A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap
Folder name
and enter a
folder name.
•
Adding more apps
Tap
on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap
Done
. You can also add an app by
dragging it to the folder.
•
Moving apps from a folder
Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location.
•
Deleting a folder
Tap and hold a folder, and then tap
Delete folder
. Only the folder will be deleted. The
folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.
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Editing the Home screen
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add,
delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.
•
Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap .
•
Moving panels: Tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
•
Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.
•
Wallpapers
: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
•
Widgets
: Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide
information and convenient access on your Home screen. Tap and hold a widget, and
then drag it to the Home screen. The widget will be added on the Home screen.
•
Home screen settings
: Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen grid or
layout.
Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the
Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap
Home screen
settings
→
Home screen layout
→
Home screen only
→
Apply
.
You can now access all your apps by swiping to the left on the Home screen.
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Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table
below are most common.
•
The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the
status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
•
Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel.
•
The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or
model.
Icon Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
/
LTE network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
Location services being used
Call in progress
Missed call
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
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Icon Meaning
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery charging
Battery power level
Lock screen
Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.
If the screen is off, press the Side key to turn on the screen. Alternatively, double-tap the
screen.
Locked screen
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Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
type
, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method,
you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device.
After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever
unlocking it.
•
Swipe
: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.
•
Pattern
: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
•
PIN
: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
•
Password
: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock
the screen.
•
None
: Do not set a screen lock method.
•
Face
: Register your face to unlock the screen. Refer to Face recognition for more
information.
•
Fingerprints
: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint
recognition for more information.
You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code
incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Lock screen
→
Secure lock settings
, unlock the screen using the preset
screen lock method, and then tap the
Auto factory reset
switch to activate it.
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Notification panel
When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more
information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.
To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel,
swipe upwards on the screen.
You can use the following functions on the notification panel.
View the notification details
and perform various actions.
Clear all notifications.
Control media on your device
and connected nearby
devices.
Access the power options.
Launch Settings.
Access the notification
settings.
Quick setting buttons
Control connected nearby
devices and SmartThings
devices and scenes.
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Using quick setting buttons
Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification
panel to view more buttons.
Access additional options.
Adjust the brightness of the
display.
Finder
To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings,
tap and hold a button.
To rearrange buttons, tap
→
Button order
, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to
another location.
Controlling media playback
Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature. You can also continue
playback on another device.
1
Open the notification panel and tap
Media
.
2
Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback.
To continue playback on another device, tap
and select the device you want.
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Controlling nearby devices
Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used
SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel.
1
Open the notification panel and tap
Devices
.
Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and scenes will appear.
2
Select a nearby device or a SmartThings device to control it, or select a scene to launch it.
Screen capture and screen record
Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the
captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area.
How to capture a screenshot
Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be saved in
Gallery
.
Method 1) Key capture: Press the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously.
Method 2) Swipe capture: Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen.
Method 3) Air command capture: Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button
to open the Air command panel, and then tap
Screen write
. Refer to Screen write for more
information.
•
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
•
If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Motions and gestures
, and then tap the
Palm swipe to
capture
switch to activate it.
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After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the
screen:
•
: Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a
webpage. When you tap
, the screen will automatically scroll down and more content
will be captured.
•
: Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot. You can view
the cropped area in
Gallery
.
•
: Share the screenshot with others.
If the options are not visible on the captured screen, launch the
Settings
app,
tap
Advanced features
→
Screenshots and screen recorder
, and then tap the
Screenshot toolbar
switch to activate it.
Screen record
Record the screen while using your device.
1
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
Screen recorder
) to
activate it.
2
Select a sound setting and tap
Start recording
.
After a countdown, recording will start.
•
To write or draw on the screen, tap .
•
To show the S Pen pointer on the screen, tap .
•
To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself, tap
.
3
When you are finished recording the video, tap .
You can view the video in
Gallery
.
To change the screen recorder settings, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Advanced
features
→
Screenshots and screen recorder
→
Screen recorder settings
.
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Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, create notes, and
more.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
Break to the next line.
Delete a preceding character.
Enter symbols.
Enter uppercase. For all caps,
tap it twice.
Additional keyboard functions
Move the cursor.
Enter a space.
View more keyboard
functions.
Changing the input language
Tap
→
Languages and types
→
Manage input languages
and select the languages to
use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages
by swiping to the left or right on the space key.
Changing the keyboard
To change the keyboard type, tap
→
Languages and types
, select a language, and then
select the keyboard type you want.
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Additional keyboard functions
Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
: Enter emoticons.
•
: Enter stickers.
•
: Attach animated GIFs.
•
: Switch to handwriting mode.
Switch to the standard
keyboard.
•
: Change the keyboard mode.
•
: Enter text by voice.
•
: Change the keyboard settings.
•
→
: Search for content and enter it.
•
→
: Translate text and enter it.
•
→
: Enter your personal information registered to Samsung Pass.
•
→
: Share video links.
•
→
: Add an item from the clipboard.
•
→
: Open the text editing panel.
•
→
: Change the keyboard size.
•
→
/ : Enter stickers.
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Copying and pasting
1
Tap and hold over text.
2
Drag or to select the desired text, or tap
Select all
to select all text.
3
Tap
Copy
or
Cut
.
The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
4
Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap
Paste
.
To paste text that you have previously copied, tap
Clipboard
and select the text.
Dictionary
Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages.
1
Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up.
2
Tap
Dictionary
on the options list.
If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap
Move to Manage dictionaries
, tap
next to a dictionary, and then tap
Install
to download it.
3
View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.
To switch to the full screen view, tap
. Tap the definition on the screen to view more
definitions. In the detailed view, tap
to add the word to your favourite words list or tap
Search Web
to use the word as a search term.
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Apps and features
Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Store
Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung
Galaxy devices.
Launch the
Galaxy Store
app.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
Install
. To purchase
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap
→
→
Auto update apps
, and then
select an option.
Play Store
Purchase and download apps.
Launch the
Play Store
app.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
Install
. To purchase
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap
→
Settings
→
Auto-update apps
, and
then select an option.
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Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Tap and hold an app and select an option.
•
Uninstall
: Uninstall downloaded apps.
•
Disable
: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Enabling apps
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Apps
→
→
Disabled
, select an app, and then tap
Enable
.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information
on your device.
To view your app permission settings, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Apps
. Select an app
and tap
Permissions
. You can view the app’s permissions list and change its permissions.
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, launch the
Settings
app
and tap
Apps
→
→
Permission manager
. Select an item and select an app.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not
function properly.
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S Pen features
Air command
Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used
apps.
To open the Air command panel, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.
You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen.
Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you
want.
Create note
Smart select
View all notes
Screen write
AR Doodle
Live messages
S Pen settings
Translate
PENUP
Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel
Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel.
On the Air command panel, tap
Add shortcuts
and select apps or functions to open from the
panel.
Alternatively, open the Air command panel and tap
→
Shortcuts
.
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S Pen features
Activate various S Pen features from the Air command panel. The shortcuts that do not
appear on the panel by default can be added by using the Add shortcuts feature.
•
Create note
: Create notes easily in a pop-up window without launching the
Samsung
Notes
app. Refer to Samsung Notes for more information.
•
View all notes
: View all notes in the
Samsung Notes
app.
•
Smart select
: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or
saving. Refer to Smart select for more information.
•
Screen write
: Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the
captured image. You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an
elongated page, such as a webpage. Refer to Screen write for more information.
•
Live messages
: Instead of text message, create and send a unique message by recording
your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated
file. Refer to Live messages for more information.
•
AR Doodle
: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere
else. Refer to AR Doodle for more information.
•
Translate
: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it. Refer to Translate for more
information.
•
PENUP
: Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips. Refer to
PENUP for more information.
•
Bixby Vision
: Use the Bixby Vision features to search for similar images, detect and
translate text, and more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.
•
Glance
: Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open
the app in full screen view. Refer to Glance for more information.
•
Colouring
: Add colours to images provided by PENUP using the S Pen.
•
Write on calendar
: Launch the
Calendar
app and write or draw on the screen. Refer to
Write on calendar for more information.
•
Add shortcuts
: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel.
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Air command icon
When the Air command panel is closed, the Air command icon will remain on the screen. You
can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon with the S Pen.
To move the icon, drag
to a new location.
If the Air command icon does not appear on the screen, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
S Pen
, and then tap the
Show floating icon
switch to activate it.
Smart select
Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. You can also
select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation.
1
When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the Air
command panel and tap
Smart select
.
2
Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you
want to select.
To pin the selected area at the top of the screen, tap
, select the area and then tap
Pin
to screen
.
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3
Select an option to use with the selected area.
•
Extract text
: Extract text from the selected area.
•
Pin to screen
: Pin the selected area to the screen.
•
: Automatically changes the appearance of the selected area.
•
: Write or draw on the selected area.
•
: Share the selected area with others.
•
: Save the selected area in
Gallery
.
Capturing an area from a video
While playing a video, select an area and capture it as a GIF animation.
1
When there is content you want to capture during video playback, open the Air
command panel and tap
Smart select
.
2
On the toolbar, tap .
3
Adjust the position and size of the capturing area.
Drag a corner of
the frame to resize.
Select a quality.
Adjust the position.
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4
Tap
Record
to start capturing.
•
Before capturing a video, make sure that the video is playing.
•
The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed
on the screen.
•
When capturing an area from a video, its sound will not be recorded.
5
Tap
Stop
to stop capturing.
6
Select an option to use with the selected area.
•
: Write or draw on the selected area. Tap to view the result before saving the file.
•
: Share the selected area with others.
•
: Save the selected area in
Gallery
.
Screen write
Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
1
When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap
Screen
write
.
The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears.
2
If you capture the content on an elongated page, such as a webpage, tap
Scroll capture
to capture the hidden content. Tap
Scroll capture
repeatedly until screen capture is
complete, and then tap
Done
.
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3
Write a memo on the screenshot.
Pen
Undo
Redo
Share
Save
Eraser
4
Select an option to use with the screenshot.
•
: Share the screenshot with others.
•
: Save the screenshot in
Gallery
.
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Live messages
Instead of a text message, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while
handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file.
1
When you want to send an animated message, open the Air command panel and tap
Live messages
.
The live message window will appear.
2
Customise background image and tap
Done
or
Start drawing
.
•
Gallery
: Set a photo or a video saved in
Gallery
as a background image.
•
Camera
: Take a photo or record a video and set it as a background image.
•
Colour
: Select a background colour.
3
Write or draw on the live message screen.
Message input
limit
Preview
Start over.
Undo
Change the
pen radius.
Change the file
format.
Change the
writing effect.
Change the
pen colour.
4
Tap
Done
.
The live message will be saved in
Gallery
as an animated GIF file or a video.
5
Tap
Share
and select a method.
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Translate
Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate. The units included in the text will also be
converted.
•
To use this feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
This feature does not support some languages.
•
This feature is available only when detectable text is on the screen.
1
When there is text you want to translate, open the Air command panel and tap
Translate
.
2
Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen.
You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping
or .
3
Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert.
The translated text will appear. To listen to the pronunciation of the original text, tap
.
The icon may not appear depending on the language you select.
Text selecting
granularity (word
or sentence)
Select languages.
Translation result
4
To close the translator, tap on the translator panel.
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Bixby Vision
When you hover the S Pen over the content, the content is recognised and available search
icons will appear. Use the features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and
more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.
1
When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from,
open the Air command panel and tap
Bixby Vision
.
2
Hover the S Pen over the content you want.
When the content is recognised, the available search icons will appear.
3
Select an icon you want.
4
To close Bixby Vision, tap on the Bixby Vision panel.
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Glance
Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full
screen view.
For example, launch a map app, open the Air command panel, and then tap
Glance
. The app
will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. While browsing webpages, hover
the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly search for
places.
Thumbnail
Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again.
To close the minimised app, tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to
Remove
at the top of
the screen.
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Write on calendar
Mark your schedules easily and quickly by writing or drawing on the calendar screen. You can
view and manage your schedules on the calendar screen.
Open the Air command panel, tap
Write on calendar
, and then mark your schedules on the
calendar. When you are finished, tap
Save
. To edit it, tap .
Pen settings
Eraser
Redo
Undo
Edit
You can use this feature only on the calendar of monthly view.
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Air view
Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-
up window.
In some apps, Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window.
Action buttons
If this feature is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
S
Pen
, and then tap the
Air view
switch to activate it.
Pen Select
While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select
multiple items or text. You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another
app or share them with others.
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Screen off memo
You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it.
Change the pen colour.
Eraser
Change the line thickness.
Save the memo in Samsung
Notes.
If this feature is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
S
Pen
, and then tap the
Screen off memo
switch to activate it.
Creating a screen off memo
1
When the screen is off, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.
2
Write or draw a memo.
To extend the page, tap
.
To save the memo, tap
Save
. The memo will be saved to
Samsung Notes
→
→
Folders
→
Screen off memos
.
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Bixby
Introduction
Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently.
You can talk to Bixby or type text. Bixby will launch a function you request or show the
information you want. It also learns your usage patterns and environments. The more it learns
about you, the more precisely it will understand you.
•
To use Bixby, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
To use Bixby, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
Bixby is only available in some languages, and certain features may not be
available depending on your region.
Starting Bixby
When you launch Bixby for the first time, the Bixby intro page will appear. You must select
the language to use with Bixby, sign in to your Samsung account according to the on-screen
instructions, and then agree to the terms and conditions.
1
Press and hold the Side key. Alternatively, launch the
Bixby
app.
Side key
Sign in to your
Samsung
account.
Select a
language.
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2
Select the language to use with Bixby.
3
Tap
Sign in to Samsung account
and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your
Samsung account.
If you are already signed in, your account information will appear on the screen.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
The Bixby screen will appear.
Using Bixby
When you say what you want to Bixby, Bixby will launch corresponding functions or show the
information you requested.
While pressing and holding the Side key, say what you want to Bixby, and then release your
finger from the key when you are finished speaking. Alternatively, say “Hi, Bixby”, and when
the device emits a sound, say what you want.
For example, while pressing and holding the Side key, say “How’s the weather today?” The
weather information will appear on the screen.
If you want to know the weather tomorrow, while pressing and holding the Side key, just say
“Tomorrow?” Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation, it will show you
tomorrow’s weather.
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Corresponding function
launched
Listening
"How's the weather
today?"
If Bixby asks you a question during a conversation, while pressing and holding the Side key,
answer Bixby. Or, tap
and answer Bixby.
If you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio devices, or start a conversation by saying “Hi,
Bixby”, you can continue the conversation without tapping the icon. Launch the
Bixby
app
and tap
→
→
Automatic listening
→
Hands-free only
.
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Waking up Bixby using your voice
You can start a conversation with Bixby by saying “Hi, Bixby”. Register your voice so that Bixby
will respond to your voice when you say “Hi, Bixby”.
1
Launch the
Bixby
app and tap
→
→
Voice wake-up
.
2
Tap the
Wake with “Hi, Bixby”
switch to activate it.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Now you can say “Hi, Bixby”, and when the device emits a sound, start a conversation.
Communicating by typing text
If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where
speaking is difficult, you can communicate with Bixby via text.
Launch the
Bixby
app and tap , and then type what you want.
During the communication, Bixby also will answer you through text instead of voice
feedback.
Bixby usages
Launching apps or services
You can launch features quickly via Bixby. You can also use various convenient services, such
as ordering coffee or searching for nearby restaurants or hotels and making a reservation.
For example, while pressing and holding the Bixby key, say “Call mom”, and then release your
finger from the Bixby key. Bixby will now make a call to the contact saved as mom.
Viewing more ways to use Bixby
To view more ways to use Bixby, launch the
Bixby
app and tap
All capsules
.
You can check out services supported by Bixby and examples of commands.
Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Bixby Vision
Introduction
Bixby Vision is a service that provides various features based on image recognition. You can
use Bixby Vision to quickly search for information by recognising objects. Use a variety of
useful Bixby Vision features.
Translate or extract text.
Search (including similar
images)
Shopping (SM-T575, SM-T577)
Scan QR code.
•
To use this feature, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or
service provider.
•
This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results
depending on the image size, format, or resolution.
•
Samsung is not responsible for the product information provided by Bixby Vision.
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Launching Bixby Vision
Launch Bixby Vision using one of these methods.
•
In the
Camera
app, tap
MORE
on the shooting modes list and tap
BIXBY VISION
.
•
In the
Gallery
app, select an image and tap .
•
In the
Internet
app, tap and hold an image and tap
Search with Bixby Vision
.
•
If you added the Bixby Vision app icon to the Apps screen, launch the
Bixby Vision
app.
Reading QR codes
Recognise QR codes and view a variety of information, such as websites, photos, videos,
maps, and business cards.
1
Launch the
Camera
app, tap
MORE
on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION
.
2
Select and keep the QR code within the screen to recognise it.
The information connected to the QR code will appear.
Searching for shopping information (SM-T575, SM-T577)
Recognise a product to search for information even when you do not know the product’s
name.
For example, if you want to search for the product’s information online, use the Bixby Vision
features and the device will search for it and show you the results.
1
Launch the
Camera
app, tap
MORE
on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION
.
2
Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it.
3
Select a search result.
The information about the product will appear.
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Searching for similar images and related information
Search for images similar to the recognised object online and related information. You can
view various images with properties similar to the object, such as colour or shape, and view
the related information.
For example, if you want to know the information about a building, use the Bixby Vision
features. The device will search for and show you related information or images with similar
characteristics.
1
Launch the
Camera
app, tap
MORE
on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION
.
2
Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it.
3
Select a search result.
The similar images and related information will appear.
Translating or extracting text
Recognise and show the translated text on the screen. You can also extract text from a
document or an image file.
For example, if you want to know what a sign says while travelling abroad, use the Bixby
Vision features. The device will translate the sign’s text into the language you select.
1
Launch the
Camera
app, tap
MORE
on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION
.
2
Select and keep the text within the screen to recognise it.
The translated text will appear on the screen.
•
To extract text, tap . If you tap , you can use additional features with the extracted
text, such as sharing or saving it.
•
To change the source or target language, tap the language settings panel at the
bottom of the screen.
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Bixby Routines
Introduction
Bixby Routines are a service that automates settings you use repeatedly and suggests useful
features according to your frequent situations by learning your usage patterns.
For example, a ‘before bed’ routine will perform actions, such as turning on silent mode and
dark mode, to not be jarring on your eyes and ears when you use the device before going to
bed.
Adding routines
Add routines to use your device more conveniently. When you add a routine, you can set its
running condition to auto or manual.
Adding recommended routines
When your device learns your usage patterns, it will recommend adding useful or frequently
used features as routines.
When the recommendation notification appears, tap
View all
and add it as your own routine.
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Adding routines from the recommendation list
View the list of useful features and add them as your own routines.
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Advanced features
→
Bixby Routines
.
2
On the
Discover
list, select a routine you want and tap
Save
.
•
To set the routine’s conditions and actions, tap
Edit
. Alternatively, tap the condition or
action you want to edit.
•
If you want to set the routine’s running condition to manual, tap
Start button tapped
.
This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set.
For manual routines, you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access
them quickly. When a pop-up window appears, tap
Add
.
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Adding your own routines
Add features you want to use as routines.
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Advanced features
→
Bixby Routines
→
.
2
Tap , set conditions, and then tap
Next
.
If you want to set the routine’s running condition to manual, tap
Start button tapped
.
3
Tap , set actions, and then tap
Done
.
4
Enter a routine name and tap
Done
.
For manual routines, you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them
quickly. When a pop-up windows appears, tap
Add
.
Using routines
Running auto routines
Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected.
Running manual routines
For manual routines which you set the running condition as
Start button tapped
, you can
run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want.
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Bixby Routines
→
My routines
and tap
next to the routine you want to run. Alternatively, tap the routine’s widget on the Home
screen.
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Viewing running routines
Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel. To view a routine’s details,
tap the notification.
Stopping running routines
You can quickly stop running routines. On the notification panel, tap next to a routine
and tap
Stop
.
Managing routines
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Advanced features
→
Bixby Routines
→
My routines
.
Your routines will appear.
To deactivate a routine, tap the routine’s switch or
.
To edit a routine, select a routine and tap
Edit
. Alternatively, tap the condition or action you
want to edit.
To delete routines, tap
→
Delete
, tick routines to delete, and then tap
Delete
.
Phone
Introduction
Make or answer voice and video calls.
To make a call and send a text message, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced
features
, and then tap the
Call & text on other devices
switch to activate it. You
must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other
device. Some calling and messaging features may not be available.
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Making calls
1
Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
2
Enter a phone number.
3
Tap to make a voice call, or tap or to make a video call.
Preview the phone number.
Access additional options.
Search for a contact.
Add the number to the
contacts list.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Launch the
Phone
app, tap
Recents
or
Contacts
, and then swipe to the right on a contact or
a phone number to make a call.
If this feature is deactivated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Motions
and gestures
, and then tap the
Swipe to call or send messages
switch to activate it.
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Using speed dial
Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.
To set a number to speed dial, launch the
Phone
app, tap
Keypad
or
Contacts
→
→
Speed
dial numbers
, select a speed dial number, and then add a phone number.
To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10
and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and then tap and
hold 3.
Making calls by searching for nearby places
You can easily make calls to places near your current location by searching for their
information. You can search for nearby places by category, such as restaurants or stores, or by
selecting recommended hot places.
Launch the
Phone
app, tap
Places
, and then select a category or tap and enter a business
name in the search field. Or, select one from the recommended hot places. The business’s
information, such as its phone number or address, will appear.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Making an international call
1
Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
2
Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.
3
Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
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Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the
Send message
bar upwards
and select a message to send.
If the
Add reminder
switch is activated, a reminder will be saved to alert you of the rejected
call one hour later.
To create various rejection messages, launch the
Phone
app, tap
→
Settings
→
Quick
decline messages
, enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the
icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view
the list of missed calls. Alternatively, launch the
Phone
app and tap
Recents
to view missed
calls.
Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1
Launch the
Phone
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Block numbers
.
2
Tap
Recents
or
Contacts
, select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap
Done
.
To manually enter a number, tap
Add phone number
, enter a phone number, and then
tap
.
When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be
logged in the call log.
You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the
Block unknown/hidden numbers
switch to activate the feature.
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Options during calls
•
: Access additional options.
•
Add call
: Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second
call, the first call will be resumed.
•
Hold call
: Hold a call. Tap
Resume call
to retrieve the held call.
•
Bluetooth
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
•
Speaker
: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, keep
the device away from your ears.
•
Mute
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•
Keypad
/
Hide
: Open or close the keypad.
•
: End the current call.
•
Camera
: During a video call, turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you.
•
Switch
: During a video call, switch between the front and rear cameras.
Adding a phone number to Contacts
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
1
Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
2
Enter the number.
3
Tap
Add to Contacts
.
4
Tap
Create new contact
to create a new contact, or tap
Update existing contact
to add
the number to an existing contact.
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Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
1
Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Recents
.
2
Tap a phone number and tap
Add
.
3
Tap
Create new contact
to create a new contact, or tap
Update existing contact
to add
the number to an existing contact.
Adding a tag to a phone number
You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts. This allows you to view the
caller’s information when they call without having them listed in Contacts.
1
Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Recents
.
2
Tap a phone number.
3
Tap
Add note
, enter a tag, and then tap
Add
.
When a call comes from that number, the tag will show under the number.
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Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
1
Launch the
Contacts
app and tap .
2
Select a storage location.
3
Enter contact information.
Select a storage location.
Add an image.
Open more information fields.
Enter contact information.
Depending on the selected storage location, the types of information you can save
may vary.
4
Tap
Save
.
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Importing contacts
Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device.
1
Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Manage contacts
→
Import or export contacts
→
Import
.
2
Select a storage location to import contacts from.
3
Tick VCF files or contacts to import and tap
Done
.
4
Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap
Import
.
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your
Samsung account.
1
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
and select the account
to sync with.
2
Tap
Sync account
and tap the
Contacts
switch to activate it.
For the Samsung account, tap
→
Sync settings
and tap the
Contacts
switch to activate
it.
Searching for contacts
Launch the
Contacts
app.
Use one of the following search methods:
•
Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•
Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it
quickly.
•
Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
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Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
: Make a voice call.
•
/ : Make a video call.
•
: Compose a message.
•
: Compose an email.
Sharing contacts
You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.
1
Launch the
Contacts
app, tap at the top of the contacts list, and then tap
Share
.
2
Select contacts and tap
Share
.
3
Select a sharing method.
Saving and sharing profile (SM-T575)
Save and share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others
using the profile sharing feature.
•
To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or
service provider.
•
The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the
profile sharing feature on their device.
1
Launch the
Contacts
app and select your profile.
2
Tap
Tap here to share your profile
and tap the switch to activate it.
•
To use the profile sharing feature, your phone number must be verified. You can view
your contacts’ updated profile information in
Contacts
.
•
To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with, tap
Select what’s shared
,
select an item to share, and then select an option.
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Creating groups
You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.
1
Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Groups
→
Create group
.
2
Enter a group name.
To set a group ringtone, tap
Group ringtone
and select a ringtone.
3
Tap
Add member
, select contacts to add to the group, and then tap
Done
.
4
Tap
Save
.
Sending a group message
You can send a group message to a group’s members at the same time.
Launch the
Contacts
app, tap
→
Groups
, and then select a group. Tap at the top of the
contacts list and tap
Send message
.
Merging duplicate contacts
When you import contacts from other storages, or sync contacts with other accounts, your
contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline
your contacts list.
1
Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Manage contacts
→
Merge contacts
.
2
Tick contacts and tap
Merge
.
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Deleting contacts
1
Launch the
Contacts
app, tap at the top of the contacts list, and then tap
Delete
.
2
Select contacts and tap
Delete
.
To delete contacts one by one, tap a contact. Then tap
→
Delete
.
Messages
Introduction
Send and view messages by conversation.
To make a call and send a text message, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced
features
, and then tap the
Call & text on other devices
switch to activate it. You
must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other
device. Some calling and messaging features may not be available.
Sending messages
You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming.
1
Launch the
Messages
app and tap
.
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2
Add recipients and enter a message.
To record and send a voice message, tap and hold
, say your message, and then release
your finger. The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty.
Enter recipients.
Enter stickers.
Enter a message.
Attach files.
Recipient
Send the message.
3
Tap to send the message.
Viewing messages
Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.
You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
1
Launch the
Messages
app.
2
On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number.
•
To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and then tap
.
•
To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
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Sorting messages
You can sort messages by category and manage them easily.
1
Launch the
Messages
app.
2
Tap
New category
→
Add category
.
If the category option does not appear, tap
→
Settings
and tap the
Conversations
categories
switch to activate it.
3
Enter a category name and tap
Done
.
4
Select conversations to add to the category and tap
Done
.
Blocking unwanted messages
Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.
1
Launch the
Messages
app, tap at the top of the messages list, and then tap
Settings
→
Block numbers and messages
→
Block numbers
.
2
Tap
Conversations
and select a contact or a phone number. Or, tap
Contacts
, select
contacts, and then tap
Done
.
To manually enter a number, enter a phone number under
Enter phone number
and tap
.
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Setting the message notification
You can change notification sound, display options, and more.
1
Launch the
Messages
app, tap at the top of the messages list, tap
Settings
→
Notifications
, and then tap the switch to activate it.
2
Change the notification settings.
Setting a message reminder
You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications. If
this feature is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accessibility
→
Advanced settings
→
Notification reminders
, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Deleting messages
1
Launch the
Messages
app.
2
On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number.
3
Tap and hold a message, then tap
Delete
.
To delete multiple messages, tick messages you want to delete.
4
Tap
Delete
.
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Internet
Introduction
Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to
access them conveniently.
Browsing webpages
1
Launch the
Internet
app.
2
Tap the address field.
3
Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap
Go
.
To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
Bookmark the current
webpage.
Open the homepage.
Move between pages.
Access additional options.
Open the browser's tab
manager.
Refresh the current webpage.
View your bookmarks.
Close the tab.
Open a new tab.
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Using secret mode
In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can
lock secret mode using a password and your biometric data.
Activating secret mode
Tap
→
Turn on Secret mode
. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to
use a password for secret mode.
In secret mode, the device will change the colour of the toolbars.
In secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.
Changing security settings
You can change your password or the lock method.
Tap
→
Settings
→
Privacy and security
→
Secret mode settings
→
Change password
.
To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password, tap an
option switch under
Biometrics
to activate it.
Deactivating secret mode
Tap
→
Turn off Secret mode
.
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Camera
Introduction
Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings.
Camera etiquette
•
Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.
•
Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s
privacy.
Launching Camera
Use the following methods to launch
Camera
:
•
Launch the
Camera
app.
•
Press the Side key twice quickly.
•
On the locked screen, drag outside the circle.
•
Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Some camera features are not available when you launch the
Camera
app from the
locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set.
•
If photos you take appear blurry, clean the camera lens and try again.
Taking photos
1
Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
•
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
Alternatively, drag the lens selection icon to the left or right. Zooming features are
available only when using the rear camera.
•
To adjust the brightness of photos, tap the screen. When the adjustment bar appears,
drag the adjustment bar towards
or .
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2
Tap to take a photo.
Camera settings
Take a photo.
Preview thumbnail
Shooting modes
Select a camera.
Switch between the front and
rear cameras.
Options for current shooting
mode
Scene optimiser button
Current mode
•
The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.
•
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•
Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated. Otherwise, the device
may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
•
Your device’s camera features a wide-angle lens. Minor distortion may occur in
wide-angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems.
•
The camera may fog up or form condensation if the device is exposed to sudden
changes in air temperature, due to the difference in temperature outside and
inside the camera cover. Try to avoid such conditions when planning to use
the camera. If fogging does occur, allow the camera to dry naturally at room
temperature before taking photos or recording videos, otherwise results may look
blurry.
Using the camera button
Tap and hold the camera button to record a video.
To take burst shots, swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it.
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Options for current shooting mode
On the preview screen, use the following options.
Options for current
shooting mode
The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode.
•
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•
: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo.
•
: Select an aspect ratio for photos.
•
: Set the device to take a video clip for a few seconds before tapping .
•
: Select a frame rate.
•
: Select an aspect ratio for videos.
•
: Apply a filter effect or beauty effects.
•
: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else.
Refer to AR Doodle for more information.
•
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted
uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the
exposure of the shot.
Spot
uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to
calculate the exposure of the shot.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
•
: In
FOOD
mode, focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image
outside the frame.
•
: In
FOOD
mode, adjust the colour tone.
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Changing shooting modes
To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to
the left or right on the preview screen.
Select a shooting mode you want.
Shooting modes list
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Selecting a camera for shooting
On the preview screen, select the camera you want and take a photo or record a video.
This feature is only available in some shooting modes.
•
(Wide-angle): The wide-angle camera lets you take basic photos or record normal
videos.
•
(Telephoto): The telephoto camera (optical zoom) lets you take photos or record
videos by enlarging the subject.
Telephoto
Wide-angle
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Photo mode (Intelligent camera)
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
capture photos easily. The intelligent camera feature automatically recognises the subject
and optimises the colour and any effects.
On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO
and tap to take a photo.
Scene optimiser
The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect automatically by
recognising the subject.
On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO
. When the camera recognises the subject, the scene
optimiser button will change and the optimised colour and effect will be applied.
•
If this feature is not activated, tap on the preview screen and tap the
Scene
optimiser
switch to activate it.
•
To use additional features, tap on the preview screen, tap
Scene optimiser
, and
then tap the switches next to the features you want.
•
If you do not want to use this feature, tap the Scene optimiser button on the
preview screen.
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Shot suggestions
The camera suggests the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the position and
angle of your subject.
On the preview screen, tap
and tap the
Shot suggestions
switch to activate it.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO
.
A guide will appear on the preview screen.
2
Point the guide at the subject.
The camera recognises the composition, and the recommended composition appears on
the preview screen.
3
Adjust the position and angle of the camera to fit the composition.
When the ideal composition is achieved, the guide will change to yellow.
4
Tap to take a photo.
Guide
Ideal composition
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Taking selfies
You can take self-portraits with the front camera.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO
.
2
On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front
camera for self-portraits.
3
Face the front camera lens.
4
Tap
to take a photo.
Applying filter and beauty effects
You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape,
before taking a photo.
1
On the preview screen, tap .
2
Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo.
Creating filters
Select an image with a colour tone you like from
Gallery
, and save the colour tone as a new
filter. When you then take a photo with the filter, you can get a similar look.
1
On the preview screen, tap
→
My filters
.
When you create a filter for the first time, select a sample image with a colour tone you
want to use and tap
Next
→
Save filter
.
2
Tap and select an image with a colour tone you want to use.
To change the filter name, tap the name.
3
Tap
Save filter
.
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Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE)
You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from
automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources.
Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and
exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a photo.
Video mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
record videos easily.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
VIDEO
.
2
Tap to record a video.
•
To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording, swipe upwards or
downwards on the preview screen or tap
.
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .
•
To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To use auto
focus mode, tap
AF
to cancel the manually set focus.
3
Tap to stop recording the video.
The optical zoom may not work in low-light environments.
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Pro mode
Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value
and ISO value.
On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
PRO
. Select options and customise the settings,
and then tap
to take a photo.
Available options
•
: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for
stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects.
However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos.
•
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. You
can set the colour temperature.
•
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor
receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
You can separate the focus area and the exposure area.
Tap and hold the preview screen. The AF/AE frame will appear on the screen. Drag the frame
to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area.
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Panorama mode
Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide
scene.
To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips:
•
Move the camera slowly in one direction.
•
Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. If the preview
image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will
automatically stop taking photos.
•
Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain
wall.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
PANORAMA
.
2
Tap and move the device slowly in one direction.
3
Tap to stop taking photos.
Food mode
Take photos of food with more vibrant colours.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
FOOD
.
2
Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight.
The area outside the circular frame will be blurred.
To resize the circular frame, drag a corner of the frame.
3
Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone.
4
Tap to take a photo.
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Night mode
Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. When you use a tripod, you can
get brighter and steadier results.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
NIGHT
.
2
Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete.
Live focus mode
The camera allows you to take photos where the background is blurred and the subject
stands out clearly.
•
Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light.
•
The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions:
–
The device or the subject is moving.
–
The subject has a similar colour to the background.
Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
LIVE FOCUS
.
2
Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level.
3
When
Ready
appears on the preview screen, tap to take a photo.
Background blur adjustment
bar
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Hyperlapse mode
Record scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion videos.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
HYPERLAPSE
.
2
Tap and select a frame rate option.
If you set the frame rate to
Auto
, the device will automatically adjust the frame rate
according to the changing rate of the scene.
3
Tap to start recording.
4
Tap to finish recording.
5
On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail and tap
Play hyperlapse
to view the
video.
Customising camera settings
On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the
shooting mode.
Intelligent features
•
Scene optimiser
: Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised
effect automatically depending on the subject or scene.
•
Shot suggestions
: Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the photo by
recognising the position and angle of your subject.
•
Scan QR codes
: Enable or disable the QR code reader.
Pictures
•
Swipe Shutter button to edge to
: Select an action to perform when you swipe the
camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it.
•
HEIF pictures (Photo)
: Take photos in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). Your HEIF
photos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device’s memory.
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Videos
•
Rear video size
: Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the rear camera.
Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more
memory.
•
Front video size
: Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera.
Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more
memory.
•
High efficiency video
: Record videos in the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) format.
Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device’s memory.
You cannot play the HEVC videos on other devices or share them online.
•
Video stabilisation
: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurry image resulting
from camera shake while recording a video.
Useful features
•
Auto HDR
: Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark
areas.
•
Pictures as previewed
: Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview
screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them.
•
Grid lines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
•
Location tags
: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
•
GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed,
such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
•
Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the
Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.
•
Shooting methods
: Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording
a video.
•
Settings to keep
: Keep the last settings you used, such as the shooting mode, when you
launch the camera.
•
Storage location
: Select the memory location for storage. This feature will appear when
you insert a memory card.
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•
Watermark
: Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures.
•
Reset settings
: Reset the camera settings.
•
Contact us
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions.
•
About Camera
: View the Camera app version and legal information.
Gallery
Introduction
View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by
album or create stories.
Using Gallery
Launch the
Gallery
app.
•
Videos
: View the videos saved in your device.
•
Favourites
: View your favourite photos and videos.
•
Recent
: View recent photos and videos.
•
Suggested
: View recommended content.
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Grouping similar images
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as
a preview of the images. When you tap the image preview, you can view all the images in the
group.
Creating movies
Create a movie by selecting images or videos. Launch the
Gallery
app, tap , tick the files
you want to use, and then tap
Create movie
. When you select
Highlight reel
, the device will
automatically combine the highlights from the images or videos and create a movie.
Searching for images
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as types or
locations.
To search for images by entering keywords, tap the search field.
Viewing images
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Pictures
.
2
Select an image.
Access additional options.
Delete the image.
Share the image with others.
Add the image to favourites.
Modify the image.
Image and video thumbnail
Bixby Vision
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Cropping images by enlarging an area
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Pictures
.
2
Select an image.
3
Double-tap or spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap .
The cropped area will be saved as a file.
Saved
image
thumbnail
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Viewing videos
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Pictures
.
2
Select a video to play.
3
Tap
Play video
to play the video.
Lock the playback
screen.
Skip to the previous
video. Tap and hold
to rewind.
Switch to the
pop-up video
player.
Capture the current
screen.
Rewind or
fast-forward by
dragging the bar.
Create an animated
GIF.
Access additional
options.
Rotate the screen.
Skip to the next
video. Tap and hold
to fast-forward.
Pause and resume
playback.
Display your videos.
Change the screen
ratio.
Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness,
or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume.
To rewind or fast-forward, swipe to the left or right on the playback screen.
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Viewing albums
You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
Albums
, and then select an album.
Creating albums
You can add albums and sort files.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Albums
.
2
Tap
→
Create album
.
3
Enter a title for the album and tap
Create
.
Moving photos and videos to albums
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Albums
.
2
Select an album and tap
Add items
.
3
Tap
Pictures
, or tap
Albums
and select an album with the images or videos you want.
4
Tick files and tap
Done
.
5
Tap
Move
.
The files will be deleted from the original folder and moved to the album. To copy the
files, tap
Copy
.
Deleting albums
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Albums
.
2
Tap and hold an album to delete, and tap
Delete
.
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Creating album groups
You can add groups and sort albums.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Albums
.
2
Tap
→
Create group
.
3
Enter a title for the group and tap
Create
.
4
Select the group, tap
Add albums
, tick albums, and then tap
Add
.
The albums will be moved to the group.
Viewing stories
When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location
tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. To create stories automatically, you
must capture or save multiple images and videos.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
Stories
, and then select a story.
Editing stories
•
To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap
Story album
→
→
Add
.
•
To remove images or videos from a story, select a story, tap
Story album
→
→
Edit
, tick
images or videos to remove, and then tap
Remove from story
.
Deleting stories
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Stories
.
2
Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap
Delete
.
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Syncing images and videos
When you sync your
Gallery
app with the cloud, photos and videos you take will also be
saved in the cloud. You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your
Gallery
app
and from other devices.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
→
Settings
→
Cloud sync
, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the sync. The
Gallery
app and the cloud will be synced.
When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account, you can set the
cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive.
Deleting images or videos
1
Launch the
Gallery
app.
2
Select an image or a video to delete.
To delete multiple files, tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to
delete.
3
Tap or
Delete
.
Using the recycle bin feature
You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin. The files will be deleted after a
certain period.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
→
Settings
, and then tap the
Recycle bin
switch to activate it.
To view files in the recycle bin, launch the
Gallery
app and tap
→
Recycle bin
.
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AR Zone
Introduction
AR Zone provides you AR related features. Choose a feature and capture fun photos or videos.
Launching AR Zone
Use the following methods to launch AR Zone:
•
Launch the
AR Zone
app.
•
Launch the
Camera
app and tap
MORE
→
AR ZONE
.
Available features may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•
AR Doodle
: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere
else.
•
Deco Pic
: Capture photos or videos with various stickers.
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AR Doodle
Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else. When the
camera recognises a face or space, the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves,
and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves.
1
Launch the
AR Zone
app and tap
AR Doodle
.
When the camera recognises the subject, the recognition area will appear on the screen.
2
Write or draw in the recognition area.
•
If you switch to the rear camera, you can also write or draw outside the recognition
area.
•
If you tap and then begin to doodle, you can record yourself doodling.
Redo
Undo
Recognition
area
Change the
pen type and
colour.
Delete doodle.
Enter text.
Hide the pen
tools.
3
Tap to record a video.
4
Tap to stop recording the video.
You can view and share the video in
Gallery
.
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Deco Pic
Capture photos or videos with various stickers.
1
Launch the
AR Zone
app and tap
Deco Pic
.
2
Select a sticker you want to use.
3
Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video.
You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in
Gallery
.
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Edge screen
Introduction
You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels.
Using the Edge panels
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
If the Edge panel handle is not visible, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
→
Edge screen
,
and then tap the
Edge panels
switch to activate it.
Edge panel
Edge panel
settings
Edge panel handle
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Editing the Edge panels
Select panels to display on the Edge screen or edit them.
1
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
2
Tap to open the Edge panel settings screen.
3
Tick Edge panels to display.
•
To edit a panel, tap
Edit
.
Setting the Edge panel handle
You can change the location, size, transparency, or vibration settings of the handle.
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Then, tap
→
→
Handle
settings
.
Apps edge
Quickly launch frequently used apps.
1
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
2
On the Apps edge panel, select an app to launch it.
Editing the Apps edge panel
•
To add an app, tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list.
•
To create a folder on the panel, tap on the panel, tap and hold an app from the apps
list, and then drag it over another app on the Apps edge panel.
•
To delete an app, tap and tap on the app to delete.
•
To change the order of apps, tap and hold an app and drag it to another location.
•
If you want to display recently used apps on the panel, tap
→
and tap the
Show
recent apps
switch to activate it.
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Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run
multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen view Pop-up view
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Split screen view
1
Press the Recents key to open the list of recently used apps.
2
Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap
Open in split screen view
.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
3
On the lower window, swipe left or right to select another app to launch.
To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps, press the Home key or the Back key
and select an app.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen,
the window will be maximised.
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Pop-up view
1
Press the Recents key to open the list of recently used apps.
2
Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap
Open in pop-up view
.
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
Minimise the
window.
Close the app.
Maximise the
window.
Adjust the
transparency
level.
Moving pop-up windows
To move a pop-up window, tap the window’s toolbar and drag it to a new location.
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Samsung Daily
View the latest news and various content, such as videos and games.
•
To use Samsung Daily, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile
network.
•
To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
1
On the Home screen, swipe to the right.
The Samsung Daily screen will appear.
When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Access additional
options.
Access additional
card options.
Contents
•
To stop displaying a card on the list, tap at the top of the card and tap
Don’t show
again
.
•
To add or delete content to be shown as cards, tap
→
Cards
and tap the switches next
to items to turn them on or off.
•
To change the order of the cards, tap
→
Cards
→
Reorder
and drag to another
location.
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2
Swipe upwards or downwards to view content.
The content of the cards update automatically at a specified interval. You can update
cards whenever you want by swiping downwards on the screen.
3
To close Samsung Daily, swipe to the left on the screen or press the Back key.
Samsung Members
Samsung Members
offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis,
and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others
in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest news and tips.
Samsung Members
can help
you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.
To submit your feedback or post your comments, you must sign in to your Samsung
account. Refer to Samsung account for more information.
Samsung Galaxy
Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products.
Launch the
Samsung Galaxy
app.
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Samsung Notes
Introduction
Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen.
You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes.
Creating notes
1
Launch the
Samsung Notes
app and tap .
2
Compose a note. You can change the input method by tapping or .
Sort pages.
Insert files.
Switch to reading
mode.
Access additional
options.
Enter a title.
3
When you are finished composing the note, tap .
Composing notes with handwriting
On the note composer screen, tap to write or draw with the S Pen.
You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two
fingers on it.
Pen
Highlighter
Eraser
Select and
edit.
Align text.
Undo Change
styles.
RedoConvert
handwriting
to text.
Use the
easy writing
pad.
Change
drawings
into shape.
Enter text
using the
keyboard.
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Using the eraser
When you want to erase handwriting from a note, tap and select an area to erase.
Alternatively, select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button.
To change the eraser type, tap
once more.
•
Stroke eraser
: Erase the line you select.
•
Area eraser
: Erase only the area you select. You can adjust the size of the eraser by
dragging the size adjustment bar.
Even with a smaller eraser, you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended
part.
Using the easy writing pad
Use the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily.
When you write or draw on the easy writing pad, your handwriting will be automatically
adjusted and entered between the lines of the input field.
On the note composer screen, tap
.
The input field will be magnified and appear as the easy writing pad.
Easy writing pad
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Editing handwritten notes
Edit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, resizing, or
transforming.
1
When there is handwriting on the note, tap .
To change the shape of the selection, tap
once more.
2
Tap or draw a line around the input to select.
•
To move the input to another location, select the input, and then drag it to a new
location.
•
To change the size of the selection, tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that
appears.
3
Edit the input using the available options.
•
Cut
: Cut out the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and
then tap
Paste
.
•
Copy
: Copy the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and
then tap
Paste
.
•
Delete
: Delete the input.
•
Change style
: Change styles. Select a colour or line thickness and tap
Done
.
•
Convert to text
: Converting handwriting to text.
•
Straighten
: Align text.
•
→
Move forwards
: Send the input to the front.
•
→
Move backwards
: Send the input to the back.
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Changing styles
You can change the style of your handwriting and drawings.
1
After writing or drawing on the screen, tap twice.
2
Select a colour or line thickness you want.
3
Point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style.
The
icon will appear.
4
Tap where you want to change the style.
Changing drawings into shape
You can change your drawings into shapes. Tap and draw. Your drawings will now
automatically change into the corresponding shape.
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Converting handwriting to text
After writing on the screen, tap it with your finger. To select all of your handwriting on the
current page, tap
. Options will appear in the preview window. To replace the handwriting
with the text, tap
Convert
.
Pinning a note to the Home screen
Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it.
1
Launch the
Samsung Notes
app.
2
Select a note and tap
→
Pin to home screen
.
The note will be added to the Home screen.
Saving a note as a reminder
You can save a note as a reminder to view the note later.
1
Launch the
Samsung Notes
app.
2
Select a note and tap
→
Add to reminder
.
The note will be saved as a reminder.
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Deleting notes
1
Launch the
Samsung Notes
app.
2
Tap and hold a note to delete.
To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete.
3
Tap
Delete
.
PENUP
Introduction
PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen. Post your artwork,
view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.
Post your artwork.
Your profile
View artwork by category.
Your activities
You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts.
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Posting your artwork
1
Launch the
PENUP
app and tap .
2
Select an option.
•
Tap
Drafts
, finish artwork, and then tap
Done
.
•
Tap
From Gallery
, select your artwork to post, and then tap
Done
.
•
Tap
Photo drawing
, select an option to take a photo or select a photo, draw on it, and
then tap
Done
.
•
Tap
Drawing
, draw artwork, and then tap
Done
.
3
Tap
Save and post
.
If you want to apply a filter to your artwork, tap
Choose a filter
, select a filter you want,
and then tap
Next
.
This option will not appear when you select
From Gallery
.
4
Enter a title, description, and hashtag.
5
Tap
Post
.
Posting artwork from other apps
To post your artwork from
Gallery
or other drawing apps, select the artwork from an app and
tap
→
PENUP
.
Colouring images
Using the various colours, create your own artwork.
1
Launch the
PENUP
app and tap
Colouring
.
2
Select an image.
3
Tap
Start colouring
.
4
When you are finished, tap
Done
.
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Live drawing
Draw along as you watch the live drawing video that shows the process of completing an
image. You can easily draw a nice image.
1
Launch the
PENUP
app and tap
Live drawing
.
2
Select an image.
3
Tap
Learn to draw
.
4
To draw on the image, tap to pause the playback.
You can change the playback speed by tapping
.
5
When you are finished, tap .
The original image will be hidden and you can see the image you drew.
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Photo drawing
Draw images on your photos and keep them as your own works of art. Select a photo from
Gallery
or take a photo and draw on the photo. After completing your drawing, you can see
the image you drew by hiding the photo.
1
Launch the
PENUP
app.
2
Tap
→
Photo drawing
.
3
Tap
Take picture
, take a photo, and then tap
OK
.
Alternatively, tap
Select from Gallery
and select a photo.
4
Select the area to draw, adjust the transparency level or apply a sketch filter, and then tap
Done
.
The selected area will be added as a background.
5
Draw on the photo.
6
When you are finished, tap .
The photo will be hidden and you can see the image you drew.
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Calendar
Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner.
Creating events
1
Launch the
Calendar
app and tap or double-tap a date.
2
Enter event details.
Select a calendar to save the
event to.
Enter the location.
Set an alarm.
Enter a title.
Set the duration.
Add a note.
Change the event's colour.
Select a sticker to display with
the event.
3
Tap
Save
to save the event.
Creating reminders
You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for
each reminder. Launch the
Calendar
app and tap
→
Reminder
. Refer to Reminder for
more information.
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Syncing events with your accounts
1
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
, and then select the
account to sync with.
2
Tap
Sync account
and tap the
Calendar
switch to activate it.
For the Samsung account, tap
→
Sync settings
and tap the
Calendar
switch to activate
it.
To add accounts to sync with, launch the
Calendar
app and tap
→
→
Add new
account
. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a blue
circle is displayed next to the account name.
Reminder
Create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will receive
notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder.
•
To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated. Location reminders
may not be available depending on the model.
Starting Reminder
Launch the
Calendar
app and tap
→
Reminder
. The Reminder screen will appear and the
Reminder app icon (
) will be added to the Apps screen.
Creating reminders
1
Launch the
Reminder
app.
2
Tap
Write a reminder
or , enter the details, and then tap
Save
.
Completing reminders
Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete.
On the reminders list, select a reminder and tap
Complete
.
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Restoring reminders
Restore reminders that have been completed.
1
On the reminders list, tap
→
Completed
→
Edit
.
2
Tick items to restore and tap
Restore
.
Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset
times.
Deleting reminders
To delete a reminder, select a reminder and tap
Delete
. To delete multiple reminders, tap and
hold a reminder, tick reminders to delete, and then tap
Delete
.
Samsung Flow
Introduction
Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone and use them
conveniently, such as checking notifications or sharing contents.
Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If Samsung Flow
is not installed, download it from
Galaxy Store
or
Play Store
.
•
This feature is only available on some Samsung Android devices.
•
To use this feature, you must activate Bluetooth feature on your tablet and your
smartphone.
Connecting your tablet and smartphone
1
On your smartphone, launch Samsung Flow.
2
On your tablet, launch the
Samsung Flow
app.
If you are using this feature for the first time, tap
Start
.
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3
Select your smartphone from the detected devices list.
4
Accept the connection request on both devices.
5
Confirm the passkey on both devices.
The devices will be connected.
If your smartphone supports fingerprint recognition feature, set up Samsung Pass
on your smartphone to connect the devices more easily and securely using your
fingerprint.
Sharing mobile data connection
Share your smartphone’s mobile data connection with your tablet using a mobile hotspot
when the Internet connection is not available on your tablet.
1
On your tablet, launch the
Samsung Flow
app.
2
Tap .
You can access the Internet on your tablet using your smartphone’s mobile data
connection.
•
Your smartphone must support the mobile hotspot feature.
•
You may incur additional charges on your smartphone when using this feature.
Checking notifications on your tablet
When you receive new notifications on your smartphone, tap
NOTIFICATIONS
to check the
notifications on your tablet.
Sharing contents
You can share your smartphone’s contents with your tablet.
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Voice Recorder
Introduction
Use different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to
text.
Making voice recordings
1
Launch the
Voice Recorder
app.
2
Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.
•
Tap to pause recording.
•
While making a voice recording, tap
BOOKMARK
to insert a bookmark.
Start recording.
Change the recording mode.
3
Tap to finish recording.
4
Enter a file name and tap
Save
.
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Changing the recording mode
Launch the
Voice Recorder
app.
Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen.
•
Standard
: This is the normal recording mode.
•
Speech-to-text
: The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to
on-screen text. For best results, keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and
clearly in a quiet place.
If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking,
the device will not recognise your voice. Before using this feature, tap the current
language to set the voice memo system language.
My Files
Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud
storage services.
Launch the
My Files
app.
View files that are stored in each storage.
To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap
→
Analyse storage
.
To search for files or folders, tap
.
Clock
Introduction
Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a
specific duration.
Alarm
Launch the
Clock
app and tap
Alarm
.
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Setting alarms
Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set
other various alarm options, and then tap
Save
.
To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field.
To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list.
Stopping alarms
Tap
Dismiss
to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, tap
Snooze
to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.
Deleting alarms
Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap
Delete
.
World Clock
Launch the
Clock
app and tap
World Clock
.
Creating clocks
Tap
, enter a city name or select a city from the map, and then tap
Add
.
To use the time zone converter, tap
→
Time zone converter
.
Deleting clocks
Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap
Delete
.
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Stopwatch
1
Launch the
Clock
app and tap
Stopwatch
.
2
Tap
Start
to time an event.
To record lap times while timing an event, tap
Lap
.
3
Tap
Stop
to stop timing.
•
To restart the timing, tap
Resume
.
•
To clear lap times, tap
Reset
.
Timer
1
Launch the
Clock
app and tap
Timer
.
To add a frequently used timer, tap
, set the duration and name, and then tap
Add
.
2
Set the duration and tap
Start
.
To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap the duration input field.
3
Tap
Dismiss
when the timer goes off.
Calculator
Perform simple or complex calculations.
Launch the
Calculator
app.
You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen.
To clear the history, tap
Clear history
.
To use the unit conversion tool, tap
. You can convert various values, such as area, length,
or temperature, into other units.
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Samsung Kids
Introduction
You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings
to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device.
Using Samsung Kids
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
Samsung Kids
) to activate
it. The Samsung Kids screen will appear. When starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after
performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
On the Samsung Kids screen, select the app you want to use.
Access additional options.
Available apps
Kids Art Studio
Kids Gallery
Kids Phone (SM-T575)
Kids Browser
Kids Camera
Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the
Parental control
feature or closing Samsung Kids.
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Using parental control features
You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history.
On the Samsung Kids screen, tap
→
Parental control
and enter your unlock code.
•
Kid’s name
: Manage your child’s profile.
•
Set daily playtime
: Restrict the usage time for Samsung Kids.
•
Daily usage
: View the daily usage time of Samsung Kids.
•
Activity
: View the activity history of Samsung Kids.
•
Frequently contacted
: View the frequently used contacts in Samsung Kids. (SM-T575)
•
My kid’s creations
: View the works created from the apps in Samsung Kids.
•
Allowed content
: Check the apps or content supported by Samsung Kids and add them.
•
Show Content page
: Set the device to display the Samsung partner’s content page on
the Samsung Kids screen.
Closing Samsung Kids
To close Samsung Kids, press the Back key or tap
→
Close Samsung Kids
, and then enter
your unlock code.
SmartThings
Introduction
Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products with your tablet.
•
Connecting with nearby devices: Connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth
headsets or wearable devices, easily and quickly.
•
Registering and controlling home appliances, TVs, and IoT products: Register smart
refrigerators, washers, air conditioners, air purifiers, TVs, and Internet of Things (IoT)
products on your tablet, and view their status or control them from your tablet’s screen.
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•
Receiving notification: Receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet. For
example, when the laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your tablet.
•
To use SmartThings, your tablet and other devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi
or mobile network. To fully use SmartThings, you must sign in to your Samsung
account.
•
The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region or service
provider. Available features may differ depending on the connected device.
•
Connected devices’ own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung
warranty. When errors or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the
device’s manufacturer.
Connecting to nearby devices
Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets, easily and quickly.
Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the
shared content.
1
Launch the
SmartThings
app.
2
Tap
Add device
or tap
→
Device
.
3
Tap
Scan nearby
.
4
Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.
Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products
View the status of your smart appliances, TVs, and IoT products from your tablet’s screen. You
can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and conveniently.
Connecting devices
1
Launch the
SmartThings
app.
2
Tap
Add device
or tap
→
Device
.
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3
Select a device type.
Or, tap
Scan nearby
or tap to search for devices.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect devices.
Viewing and controlling connected devices
You can view and control the devices. For example, you can check the ingredients in your
refrigerator or adjust the TV volume.
1
Launch the
SmartThings
app.
The list of connected devices will appear.
2
View the status of devices on the list.
To control the devices, select a device. When the device controller supplied with the
selected device is downloaded, you can control the device.
Adding devices and scenes by locations
Add devices by locations, view the list of devices in a same location, and control them. You
can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time.
Adding locations
1
Launch the
SmartThings
app and tap
→
→
Add location
.
2
Enter the location name.
•
To set a location, tap
Geolocation
to select a location on the map and tap
Save
.
•
To add rooms to the location, tap
Rooms
, tick rooms you want to add, and then tap
Done
.
3
Tap
Done
.
Your location will be added.
To add devices to the location, tap
Add device
or tap
→
Device
and follow the
on-screen instructions to register devices.
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Adding scenes
Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time.
1
Launch the
SmartThings
app.
2
Tap
→
and select a location.
3
Tap
→
Scenes
→
Add scene
.
4
Enter the scene name.
5
Tap under
Actions
to add actions to perform.
6
Tap
Save
.
Adding automations
You can also set an automation to operate devices automatically depending on the preset
time, the status of devices, and more.
For example, add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7:00 AM.
1
Launch the
SmartThings
app.
2
Tap
→
and select a location.
3
Tap
→
Automations
→
Add automation
.
4
Tap under
If
, set the activation conditions for the automation, and then tap
Save
.
5
Tap under
Then
, set actions to perform, and then tap
Save
.
6
Enter the automation name and tap
OK
.
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Receiving notifications
You can receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet. For example, when the
laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your tablet.
To set devices to receive notifications, launch the
SmartThings
app, tap
→
→
Notifications
, and then tap the switches next to the devices you want.
Sharing content
Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of
sharing images.
You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.
(SM-T575, SM-T577)
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2
Tap and select a sharing method, such as email.
When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted
will appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via
the corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, launch
the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
, and then tap the
Direct share
switch to
activate it.
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Quick Share
Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth, or with SmartThings
supported devices.
This feature does not support sharing videos with TVs or SmartThings supported
devices. To watch videos on TV, use the Smart View feature.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2
On the other device, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
(
Quick Share
) to activate it.
3
Tap
→
Quick Share
and select a device to transfer the image to.
4
Accept the file transfer request on the other device.
Setting who can find your device
Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device.
1
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
Quick Share
) to
activate it.
2
Tap and hold (
Quick Share
).
The Quick Share settings screen will appear.
3
Select an option.
•
Contacts only
: Allow only your contacts to share with your device.
•
Everyone
: Allow any nearby devices to share with your device.
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Link Sharing
Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a
Web link.
To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2
Tap
→
Link Sharing
.
The link for the image will be created.
3
Select a sharing option.
Shared album
Create a shared album to share photos or videos with others, and download your files
whenever you want.
•
To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
When you play a high-resolution video from a shared album, the video connection
may drop depending on the network speed.
•
Content that is larger than 1 GB cannot be shared to a shared album.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2
Tap
→
Shared album
.
3
Select an album to share.
If there is no album to share, tap
Create shared album
and follow the on-screen
instructions to create an album.
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Music Share
The Music Share feature allows you to easily share your Bluetooth speaker that is already
connected to your device with others. For example, you can play music stored on your friend’s
phone or tablet via your car speaker while keeping it and your tablet connected.
This feature is available only on devices that support the Music Share feature.
1
Your tablet
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Connections
→
Bluetooth
, tap the switch to
activate it, and then connect the tablet to your car speaker.
If the tablet and your car speaker are already connected, proceed to the next step.
2
Your tablet
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
Music
Share
) to activate it.
You can use additional features, such as setting who to share your device with, by
launching the
Settings
app and tapping
Connections
→
Bluetooth
→
→
Advanced
→
Music Share
.
3
Friend’s phone or tablet
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
(
Bluetooth
) to activate it.
The list of the devices that can be connected will appear.
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4
Friend’s phone or tablet
Select your car speaker connected to your tablet.
5
Your tablet
Accept the connection request.
Your friend’s phone or tablet and your tablet will be connected.
6
Friend’s phone or tablet
Play a music file.
The music will play on your car speaker.
Smart View
View your device’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen
mirroring-enabled TV or monitor.
1
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
Smart View
).
2
Select a device to mirror your device’s screen or display content.
When you play a video with Smart View, the resolution may vary depending on the TV
model.
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Daily Board
Introduction
Daily Board lets you use your tablet as a picture frame or bulletin board when it is charging
with a USB cable or charging dock. You can enjoy a slide show with your favourite images and
view information, such as the time, weather, or your calendar. You can also create a note and
control music while using it.
Launching Daily Board
1
Charge the device with a USB cable or charging dock.
To connect the device to a charging dock, slide the device into the charging dock to
bring the device’s connectors and charging dock’s charging terminals into contact
with each other.
2
Open the notification panel and tap
Tap here to start Daily Board.
The Daily Board main screen will appear and you can see the clock, weather, or calendar.
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Setting the information view mode of the Daily Board main screen
Change the view mode of the information, such as the clock, weather, or calendar displayed
on the Daily Board main screen.
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Advanced features
→
Daily Board
.
2
Tap
Time, weather, and calendar
and select a view mode.
•
Show sequentially
: Set the Daily Board main screen to display information
sequentially by switching the screen.
•
All on one page
: Set the Daily Board main screen to display all information on one
page.
Using Daily Board
Playing the slide show
You can use your device as a picture frame. Enjoy slide shows of your favourite images on
Daily Board.
On the Daily Board main screen, swipe to the right to play a slide show.
To add your favourite images to display to a slide show, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Daily Board
→
Slideshow
→
Select albums
, and then select
the album.
Making a note on Daily Board
You can use your device as a bulletin board to make a note on Daily Board.
1
Swipe to the left on the Daily board main screen and tap .
2
Select a pen and write or draw on the screen.
3
Tap
Done
.
The note you make will be pinned to Daily Board.
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Controlling the music
You can control music playback easily on Daily Board.
Tap
and select an app to control playback.
Configuring settings for Daily Board
Configure various settings for Daily Board and make Daily board more personalised.
•
Slideshow
: Select the images to add to the slide show and change the settings for slide
show, such as the image order, transition speed, and style. You can also set the clock or
weather information shown on the slide show.
•
Time, weather, and calendar
: Change the setting for Daily Board main screen. You can
change the view mode of the information, such as clock, weather, or calendar that is
displayed on the Daily Board main screen and the clock’s layout. You can also set the day’s
schedule to be shown on the Daily Board main screen.
•
Memo
: Turn the memo feature on Daily Board on or off.
•
SmartThings
: Set the device to show SmartThings devices and scenes on the Daily Board.
•
Music
: Turn the music controller feature on Daily Board on or off.
•
Dark mode
: Apply dark mode to the Daily Board. You can also set the schedule to apply
dark mode.
•
Turn off as scheduled
: Set the schedule to close Daily Board. When activating this
feature, tap
Set time
to set the time to close Daily Board.
•
About Daily Board
: View the Daily Board version and legal information.
Closing Daily Board
To close Daily Board, press the Home key or the Back key.
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Samsung DeX
Introduction
Samsung DeX is a service that allows you to use your tablet like a computer by connecting
the tablet to an external display, such as a TV or monitor. Accomplish tasks you want done
on your tablet quickly and easily on a large screen using a keyboard and mouse. While using
Samsung DeX, you can simultaneously use your tablet.
Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX
Wired connections to external displays
You can connect your tablet to an external display using an HDMI adaptor (USB Type-C to
HDMI).
Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung.
Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not
officially supported are not covered by the warranty.
1
Connect an HDMI adaptor to your tablet.
2
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI adaptor and to a TV or monitor’s HDMI port.
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3
On your tablet’s screen, tap
Start
.
Without changing your tablet’s screen, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the
connected TV or monitor.
HDMI cable
HDMI adaptor
(USB Type-C to HDMI)
Connecting to a TV wirelessly
You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your tablet to a TV wirelessly.
1
On your tablet, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
(
DeX
).
2
Select a TV from the detected devices list and tap
Start now
.
Some TVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on.
3
If the connection request window appears on the TV, accept the request.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
When they are connected, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the TV.
•
It is recommended to use a Samsung Smart TV manufactured after 2019.
•
Make sure that screen mirroring is supported on the TV you want to connect to.
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Controlling the Samsung DeX screen
Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse
You can use a wireless keyboard/mouse. Refer to the respective device’s manual for more
information.
•
You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external display to the tablet’s
screen. Launch the
Settings
app, select
Samsung DeX
→
Mouse/trackpad
, and
then select the
Flow pointer to tablet screen
switch to activate it.
•
You can also use the external keyboard on the tablet’s screen.
Using your tablet as a touchpad
You can use your tablet as a touchpad.
On your tablet, drag downwards from the top of the screen to open the notification panel
and tap
Use your tablet as a touchpad
.
•
If you open the notification panel, you can view the gestures you can use with the
touchpad.
•
If your tablet’s screen turns off, press the Side key or double-tap the screen to turn
on the screen.
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Using the screen keyboard
When you enter text to send messages, create notes, or perform other tasks, a screen
keyboard will appear automatically on your tablet’s screen without connecting an external
keyboard.
Using Samsung DeX
Use your tablet’s features in an interface environment similar to a computer. You can multitask
by running multiple apps simultaneously. You can also check your tablet’s notifications and
status.
Samsung DeX
home screen
Taskbar
Favourite apps
Status bar
Notifications
Quick access
toolbar
Apps button
•
The Samsung DeX screen layout may differ depending on the connected device.
•
When starting or ending Samsung DeX, running apps may be closed.
•
Some apps or features may not be available when using Samsung DeX.
•
To adjust the screen settings, use the connected TV or monitor’s display settings.
•
To change the audio output, tap the status bar, select
Media
, and then select a
device under
Audio output
.
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Using the external display and tablet simultaneously
While using Samsung DeX, you can use separate apps on the external display and your tablet
simultaneously.
For example, while watching a video on the connected TV or monitor, you can chat with your
friend on a messenger.
On the connected TV or monitor, launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen. Then,
launch another app on your tablet.
Locking the Samsung DeX screen
If you want to lock the Samsung DeX screen and your tablet’s screen while using Samsung
DeX, select
→
Lock DeX
.
While using Samsung DeX, you cannot lock the external display and your tablet’s
screen by pressing the Side key.
Google apps
Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google
account to access some apps.
To view more app information, access each app’s help menu.
Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the
region or service provider.
Chrome
Search for information and browse webpages.
Gmail
Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.
Maps
Find your location on the map, search the world map, and view location information for
various places around you.
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YT Music
Enjoy various music and videos provided by YouTube Music. You can also view the music
collections stored on your device and play them.
Play Movies & TV
Purchase or rent videos, such as movies and TV programmes, from
Play Store
.
Drive
Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.
YouTube
Watch or create videos and share them with others.
Photos
Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.
Google
Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.
Duo
Make a simple video call.
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Settings
Introduction
Customise device settings. You can make your device more personalised by configuring
various setting options.
Launch the
Settings
app.
To search for settings by entering keywords, tap
.
Connections
Options
Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
.
•
Wi-Fi
: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or
other network devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for more information.
•
Bluetooth
: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled
devices. Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
•
NFC and payment
: Set the device to allow you to read near field communication (NFC)
tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make
payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required
apps. Refer to NFC and payment for more information.
•
Flight mode
: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use
only non-network services.
Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft
personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in flight
mode.
•
Mobile networks
: Configure your mobile network settings. (SM-T575, SM-T577)
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•
Data usage
►
SM-T575, SM-T577: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings
for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection
when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.
You can activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background
from sending or receiving data. Refer to Data saver (SM-T575, SM-T577) for more
information.
You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is
connected to a Wi-Fi network. Refer to Mobile data only apps (SM-T575, SM-T577) for
more information.
►
SM-T570: Keep track of your data usage amount.
•
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the
device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not
available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to Mobile Hotspot
and Tethering (SM-T575, SM-T577) for more information. (SM-T575, SM-T577)
•
More connection settings
: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More
connection settings for more information.
Wi-Fi
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other
network devices.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
and tap the switch to activate it.
2
Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Enter the password and tap
Connect
.
•
Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that
network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the
device from connecting to the network automatically, tap
next to the network
and tap the
Auto reconnect
switch to deactivate it.
•
If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature
or the wireless router.
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
and tap the switch to activate it.
2
Tap
→
Wi-Fi Direct
.
The detected devices are listed.
If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
Wi-Fi Direct feature.
3
Select a device to connect to.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection
request.
Sending and receiving data
You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions
are an example of sending an image to another device.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2
Tap
→
Wi-Fi Direct
and select a device to transfer the image to.
3
Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.
If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without
the connection request procedure.
Ending the device connection
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
.
2
Tap
→
Wi-Fi Direct
.
The device displays the connected devices in the list.
3
Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.
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Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
•
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via Bluetooth.
•
Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.
•
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
•
Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is
not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Bluetooth
and tap the switch to activate it.
The detected devices will be listed.
2
Select a device to pair with.
If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth
pairing mode. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.
3
Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection
request.
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Sending and receiving data
Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media
files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image
to another device.
1
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2
Tap
→
Bluetooth
and select a device to transfer the image to.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
visibility option.
3
Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Bluetooth
.
The device displays the paired devices in the list.
2
Tap next to the device name to unpair.
3
Tap
Unpair
.
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NFC and payment
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for
transportation or events after downloading the required apps.
The device contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the device carefully to avoid
damaging the NFC antenna.
Reading information from NFC tags
Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
and tap the
NFC and payment
switch to
activate it.
2
Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.
The information from the tag appears.
Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC
tags or receive data.
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Making payments with the NFC feature
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile
payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service
provider.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
and tap the
NFC and payment
switch to
activate it.
2
Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.
To set the default payment app, open the Settings screen and tap
Connections
→
NFC and
payment
→
Tap and pay
→
PAYMENT
, and then select an app.
The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.
Sending data with the NFC feature
Transfer data, such as images or contacts, with other devices by touching your device’s NFC
antenna to the other device’s NFC antenna.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
NFC and payment
and tap the switch to
activate it.
2
Tap the
Android Beam
switch to activate it.
3
Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
4
When
Touch to beam.
appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail.
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Data saver (SM-T575, SM-T577)
Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending
or receiving data.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Data usage
→
Data saver
and tap the switch to
activate it.
When the data saver feature is activated, the
icon will appear on the status bar.
Data saver feature activated
To select apps to use data without restriction, tap
Allow app while Data saver on
and
select apps.
Mobile data only apps (SM-T575, SM-T577)
Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
For example, you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep
secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected. Even if you do not deactivate the Wi-Fi
feature, the apps will launch using the mobile data.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Data usage
→
Mobile data only apps
, tap the
switch to activate it, and then tap the switches next to the apps you want.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering (SM-T575, SM-T577)
Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other
devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi,
USB, or Bluetooth.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
•
Mobile Hotspot
: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection
with computers or other devices.
•
Bluetooth tethering
: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data
connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.
•
USB tethering
: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with
a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless
modem for the computer.
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other
devices.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
→
Mobile
Hotspot
.
2
Tap the switch to activate it.
The
icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi
networks list.
To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap
→
Configure Mobile Hotspot
and select
the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap
Save
.
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3
On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks
list.
To connect without entering the password, tap
and scan the QR code with the other
device.
•
If the mobile hotspot is not found, on your device, set
Band
to
2.4 GHz
, tap
→
Configure Mobile Hotspot
, and then deselect
Hide my device
. (SM-T575)
•
If the mobile hotspot is not found, on your device, tap
→
Configure Mobile
Hotspot
and deselect
Hide my device
. (SM-T577)
4
On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
Auto Hotspot
You can share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your
Samsung account without entering a password.
Tap the
Auto Hotspot
switch to activate it.
More connection settings
Customise settings to control other connection features.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
More connection settings
.
•
Nearby device scanning
: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to.
•
Printing
: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search
for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more
information.
•
VPN
: Set up virtual private networks (VPNs) on your device to connect to a school or
company’s private network.
•
Private DNS
: Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS.
•
Ethernet
: When you connect an Ethernet adaptor, you can use a wired network and
configure network settings.
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Printing
Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a
printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.
Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
Adding printer plug-ins
Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
More connection settings
→
Printing
→
Download plugin
.
2
Search for a printer plug-in in
Play Store
.
3
Select a printer plug-in and install it.
4
Select the installed printer plug-in.
The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi
network as your device.
5
Select a printer to add.
To add printers manually, tap
→
Add printer
.
Printing content
While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap
Print
→
→
All printers...
, and then select a printer.
Printing methods may vary depending on the content type.
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Sounds and vibration
Options
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Sounds and vibration
.
•
Sound mode
: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode.
•
Vibrate while ringing
: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
•
Temporary mute
: Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period.
•
Ringtone
: Change the call ringtone.
•
Notification sound
: Change the notification sound.
•
System sound theme
: Change the sound to use for certain actions, such as charging the
device.
•
Volume
: Adjust the device’s volume level.
•
Vibration pattern
: Select a vibration pattern.
•
System sound
: Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions, such as controlling the
touchscreen.
•
Sound quality and effects
: Set the device’s sound quality and effects. Refer to Dolby
Atmos (surround sound) for more information.
•
Separate app sound
: Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately
on the other audio device. Refer to Separate app sound for more information.
Dolby Atmos (surround sound)
Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music,
and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around
you.
On the Settings screen, tap
Sounds and vibration
→
Sound quality and effects
→
Dolby
Atmos
, tap the switch to activate it, and then select a mode.
Before you use this feature, you must connect an earphone.
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Separate app sound
Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker
or headset separate from the sound of other apps.
For example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while
listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle’s Bluetooth speaker.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Sounds and vibration
→
Separate app sound
and tap the
switch to activate it.
2
Select an app to play media sounds separately and press the Back key.
3
Select a device for playing the selected app’s media sound.
Notifications
Options
Change the notification settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Notifications
.
•
Suggest actions and replies
: Set the device to suggest actions and replies for
notifications.
•
Swipe left or right for snooze
: Set the device to show the notification snooze icon when
you swipe a notification to the left or right on the notification panel.
•
App icon badges
: Change the settings for app icon badges. Refer to App icon badges for
more information.
•
Status bar
: Set how to display notification icons and whether to show the remaining
battery percentage on the status bar.
•
Do not disturb
: Set the device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions.
•
Recently sent
: View the apps that received recent notifications and change the
notification settings. To customise notification settings for more apps, tap
See all
→
→
All
and select an app from the apps list.
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App icon badges
You can set the device to display a number or dot badge on apps that have notifications. You
can also set it to display no badges.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Notifications
→
App icon badges
and tap the switch to
activate it.
2
Select an option under
Badge style
.
If you activate the
Notifications on app icons
feature, you can view the notification by
tapping and holding the app icon.
Display
Options
Change the display and the Home screen settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Display
.
•
Light
/
Dark
: Activate or deactivate dark mode.
•
Dark mode settings
: Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the
device at night or in a dark place. Refer to Dark mode settings for more information.
•
Brightness
: Adjust the brightness of the display.
•
Adaptive brightness
: Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the
display automatically.
•
Font size and style
: Change the font size and style. Refer to Font size and style for more
information.
•
Screen zoom
: Change the screen zoom setting.
•
Screen timeout
: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
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•
Home screen
: Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen grid or layout.
•
Edge screen
: Change the settings for the Edge screen. Refer to Edge screen for more
information.
•
Touch sensitivity
: Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen
protectors.
•
Screensaver
: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging. Refer to
Screensaver for more information.
Dark mode settings
Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark
place.
•
The dark theme may not be applied in some apps.
•
You can quickly activate or deactivate dark mode on the notification panel. Open
the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
(
Dark mode
).
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Display
and tap
Dark
to activate it.
2
To set the schedule to apply dark mode to the screen, tap
Dark mode settings
, tap the
Turn on as scheduled
switch to activate it, and then select an option.
•
Sunset to sunrise
: Set the device to turn on dark mode at night and turn it off in the
morning based on your current location.
•
Custom schedule
: Set a specific time to turn on and off dark mode.
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Font size and style
Change the font size and style.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Display
→
Font size and style
.
2
Change the font style and boldness setting and drag the adjustment bar under
Font size
to change the size.
Screensaver
You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically. The
screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Display
→
Screensaver
.
2
Select an option.
If you select
Photo Frame
or
Photos
, a slideshow with selected images will start. If you
select
Photo Table
, selected images will appear as small cards and overlap.
3
Tap to select albums for displaying images.
4
When you are finished, press the Back key.
To preview the selected option, tap
Preview
.
When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed, the screen will turn on.
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Wallpaper
Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
On the Settings screen, tap
Wallpaper
.
Lock screen
Options
Change the settings for the locked screen.
On the Settings screen, tap
Lock screen
.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
•
Screen lock type
: Change the screen lock method.
•
Smart Lock
: Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are
detected. Refer to Smart Lock for more information.
•
Secure lock settings
: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
•
Wallpaper services
: Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock
screen.
•
Clock style
: Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen.
•
Roaming clock
: Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the
locked screen when roaming. (SM-T575, SM-T577)
•
FaceWidgets
: Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen.
•
Contact information
: Set the device to show contact information, such as your email
address, on the locked screen.
•
Notifications
: Set how to show notifications on the locked screen.
•
Shortcuts
: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen.
•
About Lock screen
: View the Lock screen version and legal information.
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Smart Lock
You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices
are detected.
For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device
will detect the location and automatically unlock itself.
•
This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method.
•
If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device, you
must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Lock screen
→
Smart Lock
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Biometrics and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
.
•
Face recognition
: Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. Refer to
Face recognition for more information.
•
Fingerprints
: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint
recognition for more information.
•
Biometrics preferences
: Change the settings for biometric data.
•
Biometrics security patch
: View the version of the biometrics security patch and check
for updates.
•
Google Play Protect
: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
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•
Security update
: View the version of your device’s software and check for updates.
•
Google Play system update
: View the Google Play system version and check for updates.
•
Find My Mobile
: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My
Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.
•
Samsung Pass
: Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data. Refer to
Samsung Pass for more information.
•
Secure Folder
: Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from
others. Refer to Secure Folder for more information.
•
Secure Wi-Fi
: Set the device to protect your data while using unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
Refer to Secure Wi-Fi (SM-T575) for more information. (SM-T575)
This feature may not be available depending on the Wi-Fi network, region, or
service provider.
•
Install unknown apps
: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
•
Encrypt or decrypt SD card
: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the
device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before
resetting the device.
•
Other security settings
: Configure additional security settings.
Face recognition
You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face.
•
If you use your face as a screen lock method, your face cannot be used to unlock
the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must
unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the
face. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.
•
If you change the screen lock method to
Swipe
or
None
, which are not secure, all
of your biometric data will be deleted. If you want to use your biometric data in
apps or features, you must register your biometric data again.
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Precautions for using face recognition
Before using the face recognition to unlock your device, keep the following precautions in
mind.
•
Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
•
Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password.
For better face recognition
Consider the following when using face recognition:
•
Consider the conditions when registering, such as wearing glasses, hats, masks, beards, or
heavy makeup
•
Ensure that you are in a well-lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering
•
Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results
Registering your face
For better face registration, register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Face recognition
.
2
Read the on-screen instructions and tap
Continue
.
3
Set a screen lock method.
4
Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap
Continue
.
5
Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen.
6
Position your face inside the frame on the screen.
The camera will scan your face.
•
If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap
Remove face
data
to remove your registered face and register your face again.
•
To enhance the face recognition, tap
Add alternative look
and add an alternate
appearance.
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Deleting the registered face data
You can delete face data that you have registered.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Face recognition
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Tap
Remove face data
→
Remove
.
Once the registered face is deleted, all the related features will also be deactivated.
Unlocking the screen with your face
You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Face recognition
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Tap the
Face unlock
switch to activate it.
•
If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the
locked screen after recognising your face, tap the
Stay on Lock screen
switch to
deactivate it.
•
If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos,
tap the
Faster recognition
switch to deactivate it. This may decrease the face
recognition speed.
•
If you want to set your device to recognise your face only when your eyes are open,
tap the
Require open eyes
switch to activate it.
•
If you want to increase the recognition rate in a dark place, tap the
Brighten screen
switch to activate it.
4
On the locked screen, look at the screen.
When your face is recognised, you can unlock the screen without using any additional
screen lock method. If your face is not recognised, use the preset screen lock method.
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Fingerprint recognition
In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be
registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your
fingerprint for the features below:
•
Screen lock
•
Secure Folder
•
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to
enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor
confusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases where
separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical.
•
If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method, your fingerprint cannot be
used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use
the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you
set when registering the fingerprint. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or
password.
•
If your fingerprint is not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN,
or password you set when registering the fingerprint, and then re-register your
fingerprints. If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to
use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or
inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.
•
If you change the screen lock method to
Swipe
or
None
, which are not secure, all
of your biometric data will be deleted. If you want to use your biometric data in
apps or features, you must register your biometric data again.
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For better fingerprint recognition
When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that
may affect the feature’s performance:
•
The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
•
The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
•
To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to
perform tasks on the device.
•
The Home key has a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the fingerprint
recognition sensor is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and
necklaces.
•
Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with protective films, stickers, or other
accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate. If the fingerprint recognition
sensor is initially covered with a protective film, remove it before using the fingerprint
recognition sensor.
•
Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry.
•
If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints.
Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger.
•
In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature
in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a
metal object.
Registering fingerprints
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Fingerprints
.
2
Read the on-screen instructions and tap
Continue
.
3
Set a screen lock method.
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4
Register your fingerprint.
Place your finger on the Home key. After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place
it on the Home key again.
5
When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap
Done
.
Checking registered fingerprints
You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint
recognition sensor.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Fingerprints
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Tap
Check added fingerprints
.
4
Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor.
The recognition result will be displayed.
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Deleting registered fingerprints
You can delete registered fingerprints.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Fingerprints
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Select a fingerprint to delete and tap
Remove
.
Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints
You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Fingerprints
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Tap the
Fingerprint unlock
switch to activate it.
4
On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan
your fingerprint.
Samsung Pass
Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using
services which require your login or personal information.
•
To use this feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. Refer to Samsung
account for more information.
•
The website sign-in feature is only available for websites that you access via the
Internet
app. Some websites may not support this feature.
•
Registered biometric data is only saved to your device and are not synced with
other devices or servers.
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Registering Samsung Pass
Before using Samsung Pass, register your biometric data to Samsung Pass.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Samsung Pass
. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
Verifying the Samsung account password
You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your
Samsung account password when, for example, you purchase content from
Galaxy Store
.
On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Account and syncing
, and then tap
the
Verify with Samsung Pass
switch to activate it.
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill.
1
Open a website that you want to sign in to.
2
Enter your ID and password, and then tap the website’s sign in button.
3
When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information
appears, tick
Sign in with Samsung Pass
and tap
Remember
.
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps
You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill.
1
Open an app that you want to sign in to.
2
Enter your ID and password, and then tap the app’s sign in button.
3
When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information
appears, tap
Save
.
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Managing sign-in information
View the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign-in
information.
1
On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap
Sign-in
and select a website or app from the list.
2
Tap
Edit
and modify your ID, password, and the website’s or app’s name.
To delete your sign-in information, tap
Delete
.
Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps
When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass, you can easily sign in with
Samsung Pass.
To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass, on the Samsung Pass main
screen, tap
→
Partners
. If there are no websites or apps that support Samsung Pass,
Partners
will not appear.
•
Available websites and apps may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•
Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to
websites or apps via Samsung Pass.
Entering your personal information automatically
You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your personal information, such as your address or
payment card information, on apps that support autofill.
1
On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap
Autofill forms
and select an option.
2
Enter the information and tap
Save
.
You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the
personal information automatically on supported apps.
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Deleting your Samsung Pass data
You can delete your biometric data, sign-in information, and app data registered to Samsung
Pass.
On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Leave Samsung Pass
.
•
Your Samsung account will remain active.
•
The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will
also be deleted.
Secure Folder
Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from
being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the
device is unlocked.
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Secure Folder is a separate, secured storage area. The data in Secure Folder cannot be
transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods, such as USB or Wi-Fi
Direct. Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will
cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible. Before saving data in
Secure Folder, make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location.
To use Secure Folder, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
Setting up Secure Folder
1
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Biometrics and security
→
Secure Folder
.
2
Agree to the terms and conditions of Secure Folder.
3
Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap
Sign in
.
4
Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.
The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon(
) will be added to
the Apps screen.
To change the name or icon colour of Secure Folder, tap
→
Customise
.
•
When you launch the
Secure Folder
app, you must unlock the app using your
preset lock method.
•
If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code, you can reset it using your Samsung
account. Tap the button at the bottom of the locked screen, and enter your
Samsung account password.
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Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used.
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Auto lock Secure Folder
.
2
Select a lock option.
To manually lock your Secure Folder, tap
→
Lock and exit
.
Moving content to Secure Folder
Move content, such as photos and videos, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an
example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder.
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
Add files
.
2
Tap
Images
, tick images to move, and then tap
Done
.
3
Tap
Move
.
The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder.
To copy items, tap
Copy
.
The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type.
Moving content from Secure Folder
Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The
following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default
storage.
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
Gallery
.
2
Select an image and tap
→
Move out of Secure Folder
.
The selected items will be moved to
Gallery
in the default storage.
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Adding apps
Add an app to use in Secure Folder.
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
Add apps
.
2
Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap
Add
.
To install apps from
Play Store
or
Galaxy Store
, tap
Download from Play Store
or
Download from Galaxy Store
.
Removing apps from Secure Folder
Tap and hold an app to delete, and tap
Uninstall
.
Adding accounts
Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure
Folder.
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Accounts
→
Add account
.
2
Select an account service.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
Hiding Secure Folder
You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen.
Launch the
Secure Folder
app, tap
→
Settings
, and then tap the
Show icon on Apps
screen
switch to deactivate it.
Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
(
Secure
Folder
) to deactivate the feature.
Backing up and restoring Secure Folder
Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account
and restore them later.
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Backing up data
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Backup and restore
.
2
Tap
Add account
and follow the on-screen instructions to complete signing in to your
Samsung account.
3
Tap
Back up Secure Folder data
.
4
Tick items you want to back up and tap
Back up
.
Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud.
Restoring data
1
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Backup and restore
.
2
Tap
Restore
.
3
Tap to select a device to restore the data.
4
Tick items you want to restore and tap
Restore
.
Backed up data will be restored to your device.
Uninstalling Secure Folder
You can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it.
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
More settings
→
Uninstall
.
To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder, tick
Move media files out of Secure
Folder
and tap
Uninstall
. To access data backed up from Secure Folder, launch the
My Files
app and tap
Internal storage
→
Secure Folder
.
Notes saved in
Samsung Notes
will not be backed up.
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Secure Wi-Fi (SM-T575)
Secure Wi-Fi is a service that secures your Wi-Fi network connection. It encrypts data using
Wi-Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so that you can use Wi-Fi networks
safely. For example, when using an unsecure Wi-Fi network in public places, such as cafes
or airports, Secure Wi-Fi is automatically activated so that no one can hack your login
information or monitor your activity in apps and websites.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Secure Wi-Fi
and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
When Secure Wi-Fi is activated, the
icon will appear on the status bar.
•
To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
Using this feature may result in a slower Wi-Fi network speed.
•
This feature may not be available depending on the Wi-Fi network, region, or
service provider.
Selecting apps to protect using Secure Wi-Fi
Select apps to protect using Secure Wi-Fi so that you can safely protect data, such as your
password or your activity in apps, from being accessed by others.
Some apps may not support this feature.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Secure Wi-Fi
→
Protected apps
and
tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using Secure Wi-Fi.
Purchasing protection plan
You are provided with a free protection plan for Wi-Fi networks every month. You can also
purchase paid protection plans and have unlimited bandwidth protection for a limited time.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Secure Wi-Fi
.
2
Tap
Protection plan
and select the plan you want.
For certain protection plans, you can transfer the protection plan to another device
signed in to your Samsung account.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.
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Privacy
Change the settings for privacy.
On the Settings screen, tap
Privacy
.
•
Permission manager
: View the list of features and apps that have permission to use
them. You can also edit the permission settings.
•
Send diagnostic data
: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and
usage information to Samsung.
•
Receive marketing information
: Set whether to receive Samsung marketing
information, such as special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters.
•
Samsung account privacy
: Manage personal data related to your Samsung account and
change the settings for Customisation Service.
•
Advanced
: Configure advanced settings for privacy.
Location
Change settings for location information permissions.
On the Settings screen, tap
Location
.
•
App permissions
: View the list of apps that have permission to access the device’s
location and edit the permission settings.
•
Improve accuracy
: Set the device to use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the
accuracy of your location information, even when the features are deactivated.
•
Recent location requests
: View which apps request your current location information.
•
Location services
: View the location services your device is using.
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Accounts and backup
Options
Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud. You can also sign in to
accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, or transfer data to or from other
devices via Smart Switch.
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
.
•
Accounts
: Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.
•
Users
: Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised
settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. Refer to Users for
more information.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Backup and restore
: Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your
device. You can back up your sensitive information and access it later. You must sign in to
your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data.
•
Samsung Cloud
: Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud.
Sync and back up your data and settings, and restore the previous device’s data and
settings even when you do not have it. Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information.
•
Smart Switch
: Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device. Refer to
Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) for more information.
Regularly back up your data to a safe location, such as Samsung Cloud or a computer,
so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory
data reset.
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Users
Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings,
such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Following types of user accounts are available:
•
Administrator: The administrator account is created only when setting up the device for
the first time, and cannot be created more than one. This account has full control of the
device including user account management. You can add or delete user accounts only
when using this account.
•
Guest: This account allows guests to access the device. Information and data used during
a guest session is temporarily stored. Each time you use this account, you are asked
whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it.
•
New user: This account allows users to access their own apps and content, and customise
the device settings that affect all accounts.
•
New restricted account: A restricted account can only access the apps and content
allowed by the administrator account, and cannot use the services that require logging
in. (SM-T570, SM-T577)
Adding users
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Users
.
2
►
SM-T575: Tap
Add user
→
OK
→
Set up now
.
►
SM-T570, SM-T577: Tap
Add user or profile
→
User
→
OK
→
Set up now
.
The device will switch to a new user account and the default locked screen will appear on
the screen.
3
Unlock the device and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
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Adding restricted profiles (SM-T570, SM-T577)
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Users
.
2
Tap
Add user or profile
→
User (restricted profile)
.
If you are not using a secure screen lock method with the administrator account, follow
the on-screen instructions to set one up.
3
Select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access.
Switching users
Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen and select an account to switch to.
Locked screen
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Managing users
When using the administrator account, you can delete accounts or change account settings.
►
SM-T575:
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Users
.
To delete a user account, tap
next to the account and tap
Delete user
.
To change an account’s settings, tap
next to an account.
►
SM-T570, SM-T577:
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Users
.
To delete a user account, tap
next to the account.
To change the settings for a restricted account, tap
next to an account. You can delete the
account by tapping
.
Samsung Cloud
Sync your device’s data with Samsung Cloud and view the data you have synced in each app.
You can also back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later.
To use Samsung Cloud, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
Syncing data
You can sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
.
2
Tap
→
Settings
→
Sync and auto backup settings
→
Sync
.
3
Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with.
•
You can check the saved data or change the settings by tapping
Gallery
,
Other
synced data
, or
Samsung Cloud Drive
.
•
When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account, you can sync
images and videos with Microsoft OneDrive.
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Backing up data
You can back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
→
Back up this
tablet
.
2
Tick items you want to back up and tap
Back up
.
3
Tap
Done
.
•
Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, on the
Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
→
Back up this
tablet
.
•
To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud, on the Settings
screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
→
Restore data
→
, and
then select a device you want.
Restoring data
You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
.
2
Tap
Restore data
→
and select a device you want.
3
Tick items you want to restore and tap
Restore
.
Google
Configure settings for some features provided by Google.
On the Settings screen, tap
Google
.
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Advanced features
Options
Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.
On the Settings screen, tap
Advanced features
.
Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for
some features using sensors.
•
S Pen
: Change the settings for using the S Pen. Refer to S Pen features for more
information about
Air command
,
Air view
, and
Screen off memo
.
•
Active key
: View and edit the apps launched when you press the Active key.
•
Side key
: Select an app or feature to launch using the Side key. Refer to Setting the Side
key for more information.
•
Daily Board
: Set the device to show a slideshow with selected features while charging.
Refer to Daily Board for more information.
•
Bixby Routines
: Add routines to automate settings that you use repeatedly. The device
also suggests useful routines according to your frequent situations. Refer to Bixby
Routines for more information.
•
Call & text on other devices
: Use your device’s calling and messaging features on other
devices signed in to your Samsung account.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Smart pop-up view
: Select apps to view their notifications via pop-up windows. When
using this feature, you can quickly view the contents via pop-up windows by tapping the
icon on the screen.
This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature.
•
Screenshots and screen recorder
: Change the settings for screenshots and screen
recorder.
•
Direct share
: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options
panel to allow you to share content directly.
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•
Reduce animations
: Set the device to reduce the screen effects of certain actions, such as
opening or closing apps.
•
Motions and gestures
: Activate the motion feature and configure settings. Refer to
Motions and gestures for more information.
Motions and gestures
Activate the motion feature and configure settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Advanced features
→
Motions and gestures
.
•
Double tap to wake
: Set the device to turn on the screen by double-tapping anywhere
on the screen while the screen is turned off.
•
Smart stay
: Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking
at it.
•
Easy mute
: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions.
•
Palm swipe to capture
: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your
hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in
Gallery
.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
•
Swipe to call or send messages
: Set the device to make a call or send a message when
you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the
Phone
or
Contacts
app.
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Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
Options
View the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from
interfering with your life. You can also set up parental controls for your children and manage
their digital use.
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
.
•
Digital Wellbeing
: View the daily usage history of your device. Refer to Digital Wellbeing
for more information.
•
Parental controls
: Manage your children’s digital use.
Digital Wellbeing
View the daily usage history of your device. You can also limit usage time or change the
notification settings for each app.
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
→
Digital Wellbeing
.
App timers
Number of notifications
Activate wind down mode.
The time the screen was on
Number of unlocks
Set goals.
Focus mode
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Setting your goals
You can set goals for how long to use your device and how many times to unlock it a day.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
.
2
Tap
Screen time
or
Unlocks
under
Your goals
, set a goal, and then tap
Set
.
Setting timers for apps
You can limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer. When you reach the limit,
the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
→
App timers
.
2
Tap
No timer
next to the app you want and set the time.
Using focus mode
You can activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what
you want. While focus mode is on, you can only use default apps and the apps you allowed
exceptions for.
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
. Then tap the mode you
want to activate under
Focus mode
and tap
Start
.
Activating wind down mode
You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your
sleep from being disturbed.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
→
Wind Down
.
2
To set the schedule to activate wind down mode, tap
Turn on as scheduled
, tap the
switch to activate it, and then set the days and time.
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Device care
Introduction
The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage,
memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of
your finger.
Optimising your device
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Optimise now
.
The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.
•
Closing apps running in the background.
•
Managing abnormal battery usage.
•
Scanning for crashed apps and malware.
Using the auto optimisation feature
You can set the device to perform auto optimisation when your device is not in use. Tap
→
Advanced
→
Auto optimisation
and tap the switch to activate it. If you want to set the time
to perform auto optimisation, tap
Time
.
Battery
Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery
levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Battery
.
•
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.
•
You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode.
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Power mode
Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes.
Tap
Power mode
and select an option.
•
Optimised
: Optimised for a balance between the device’s performance and battery
usage.
•
Medium power saving
: Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.
•
Maximum power saving
: In maximum power saving mode, the device decreases battery
consumption by activating dark mode and limiting the apps and features available.
Network connections, except for the mobile network, will be deactivated.
You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly. Tap
Charging
and tap the
Fast
charging
switch to activate it.
Adaptive power saving
You can set the device to activate power saving mode automatically based on your usage
patterns and the remaining battery power.
Tap
Power mode
and tap the
Adaptive power saving
switch to activate it. Your device will
activate power saving mode based on the situation to extend the battery’s usage time.
Putting apps to sleep
You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from
using battery power when they are not being used. Tap
Battery usage
, select apps from the
apps list, and then tap the
Put app to sleep
switch to activate the feature.
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Storage
Check the status of the used and available memory.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Storage
.
•
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device.
•
You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification
section for your device on the Samsung website.
Managing the memory
To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, select a category. Then, tick
items to select and tap
Delete
or
Uninstall
.
Memory
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Memory
.
To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background, tick apps from the
apps list, and tap
Clean now
.
Security
Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Security
→
Scan tablet
.
Apps
Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage
information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable
unnecessary apps.
On the Settings screen, tap
Apps
.
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General management
Customise your device’s system settings or reset the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
General management
.
•
Language and input
: Select device languages and change settings, such as keyboards
and voice input types. Some options may not be available depending on the selected
language. Refer to Adding device languages for more information.
•
Date and time
: Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time
and date.
If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and
date is reset.
•
Contact us
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions.
•
Reset
: Reset your device’s settings or perform a factory data reset. You can reset all your
settings, or only network settings, or accessibility settings. You can also set the device to
restart at a preset time for device optimisation.
Adding device languages
You can add languages to use on your device.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
General management
→
Language and input
→
Language
→
Add language
.
To view all the languages that can be added, tap
→
All languages
.
2
Select a language to add.
3
To set the selected language as the default language, tap
Set as default
. To keep the
current language setting, tap
Keep current
.
The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default
language, the selected language will be added to the top of the list.
To change the default language from your languages list, select the language you want and
tap
Apply
. If an app does not support the default language, the next supported language in
the list will be used.
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Accessibility
Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Accessibility
.
•
Screen reader
: Activate Voice Assistant, which provides voice feedback. To view help
information to learn how to use this feature, tap
Tutorial
.
•
Visibility enhancements
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually
impaired users.
•
Hearing enhancements
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with
hearing impairment.
•
Interaction and dexterity
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who
have reduced dexterity.
•
Advanced settings
: Configure settings for Direct access and notification features.
•
Installed services
: View accessibility services installed on the device.
•
About Accessibility
: View the Accessibility information.
•
Contact us
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions.
Software update
Update your device’s software via the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also
schedule software updates.
On the Settings screen, tap
Software update
.
If emergency software updates are released for your device’s security and to block
new types of security threats, they will be installed automatically without your
agreement.
•
Download and install
: Check for and install updates manually.
•
Auto download over Wi-Fi
: Set the device to download updates automatically when
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
•
Last update
: View information about the last software update.
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Security updates information
Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your
personal information. For security updates for your model, visit security.samsungmobile.com.
The website supports only some languages.
User manual
View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important
settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
User manual
.
About tablet
Access your device’s information.
On the Settings screen, tap
About tablet
.
To change your device’s name, tap
Edit
.
•
Status
: View various device information, such as the Wi-Fi MAC address and serial
number.
•
Legal information
: View legal information related to the device, such as safety
information and the open source licence.
•
Software information
: View the device’s software information, such as its operating
system version and firmware version.
•
Battery information
: View the device’s battery status and information.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some
situations may not apply to your device.
When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it
prompts you to enter one of the following codes:
•
Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set
for the device.
•
PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by
using the Lock SIM card menu.
•
PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
•
PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with
the SIM or USIM card. For more information, contact your service provider.
Your device displays network or service error messages
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move
to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.
•
You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact
your service provider.
Your device does not turn on
When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Fully charge the
battery before turning on the device.
•
The battery may not be inserted properly. Insert the battery again.
•
Wipe both gold-coloured contacts and insert the battery again.
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The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly
•
If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the
touchscreen may not function properly.
•
If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen,
or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touchscreen may
malfunction.
•
The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
•
Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
•
Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version.
•
If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error
Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service
Centre.
Restarting the device
If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it
on again.
Forcing restart
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down
key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
Resetting the device
If the methods above do not solve your problem, perform a factory data reset.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
General management
→
Reset
→
Factory data reset
→
Reset
→
Delete all
. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup
copies of all important data stored in the device.
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Calls are not connected
•
Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
•
Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.
•
Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
•
If using an earphone, ensure that it is properly connected.
Sound echoes during a call
Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.
A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio
quality is poor
•
Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You
may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station.
Move to another area and try again.
•
When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to
issues with the service provider’s network.
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The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved
chargers)
•
Ensure that the charger is connected properly.
•
If the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may
turn off. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts and try charging the battery again.
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
•
When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the
useful charge may be reduced.
•
Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps, such as GPS,
games, or the Internet.
•
The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera
app. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following:
•
Charge the battery.
•
Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
•
Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these
tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
•
The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the
photography techniques you use.
•
If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images
may be out of focus.
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Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your
device, try the following:
•
Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
•
Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is
DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file.
•
Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device. If a file format is not supported,
such as DivX or AC3, install an app that supports it. To confirm the file formats that your
device supports, visit www.samsung.com.
•
Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos
captured by other devices may not work properly.
•
Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service
provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet,
such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly.
Bluetooth is not working well
If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance
malfunctions, try the following:
•
Ensure that the device you wish to connect with is ready to be scanned or connected to.
•
Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum
Bluetooth range (10 m).
•
On your device, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Connections
, and then tap the
Bluetooth
switch to re-activate it.
•
On your device, launch the
Settings
app, tap
General management
→
Reset
→
Reset
network settings
→
Reset settings
→
Reset
to reset network settings. You may lose
registered information when performing the reset.
If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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A connection is not established when you connect the device to a
computer
•
Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.
•
Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer.
Your device cannot find your current location
GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi
or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations.
Data stored in the device has been lost
Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot
restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in
the device.
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
•
This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of
parts may occur.
•
Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
There is not enough space in the device’s storage
Delete unnecessary data, such as cache, using the device care feature or manually delete
unused apps or files to free up storage space.
The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the
notification panel
Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards, and then drag the
notification panel downwards. Tap
→
Quick panel layout
and tap the
Show brightness on
top
switch to activate it.
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