U S ER MANU A L
Table of contents
Special features
1
Getting started
3
Front view
4
Back view
Add a Samsung account
6
Set up your device
7
Assemble your device
8
Install a SIM card and memory card
8
Charge the battery
10
Start using your device
12
Use the Setup Wizard
12
Lock or unlock your device
13
Add a Google account
14
15
Add an email account
15
Transfer data from your old device
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Home screen settings
Easy mode
28
Status bar
29
Status bar display
31
Notification panel
32
View the Notification panel
33
Quick settings
34
Always On Display
35
AOD themes
36
Fingerprint scanner
37
Register a fingerprint
37
Fingerprint management
38
Fingerprint verification
39
Multi window
40
Window controls
42
Multi window settings
42
Enter text
43
Toolbar functions
44
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Configure the Samsung keyboard
Use Google voice typing
46
Emergency mode
48
Activate Emergency mode
48
Emergency mode features
49
Turn off Emergency mode
50
Apps
51
Using apps
52
Access apps
52
Add an apps shortcut
52
Search for apps
53
Galaxy Essentials
53
Uninstall or disable apps
54
Sort apps
54
Create and use folders
55
App settings
57
Calculator
59
View calculator history
59
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Convert units of measurement
Scientific calculator
60
Calendar
61
Add calendars
61
Calendar view
62
Create an event
62
Share an event
63
Delete an event
63
Create a task
63
Delete a task
64
Calendar settings
64
Camera and video
65
Take pictures
66
Record videos
67
Configure shooting mode
68
Camera settings
70
Clock
74
Alarm
74
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76
World clock
Stopwatch
78
Timer
79
Contacts
80
Add a contact
80
Edit a contact
81
Share a contact
82
Import contacts
82
Export contacts
83
Link or unlink contacts
83
Favorites
84
Delete contacts
85
Groups
85
Contacts settings
88
Direct share
88
Email
89
Create and send an email
89
Manage the inbox
90
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91
View multiple email accounts
Remove email accounts
92
Email settings
92
Gallery
93
View pictures
94
Edit pictures
95
Play video
96
Video enhancer
96
Edit video
97
Share pictures and videos
97
Delete pictures and videos
98
Take a screenshot
98
Google apps
100
Chrome
100
Drive
100
Gmail
100
Google
100
Hangouts
101
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113
View Messages
Delete messages
113
Message search
114
Messages settings
114
Emergency alerts
114
My Files
115
File groups
115
My Files options
116
Phone
117
Make a call
118
Answer a call
120
End a call
121
Actions while on a call
122
Call log
124
Block a number
125
Speed dial
126
Emergency calls
128
Voicemail
130
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Optional calling services
Phone settings
132
TTY mode
132
Samsung Gear
133
Samsung Health
134
Before you start exercising
135
Samsung Pay
137
Use Samsung Pay
138
Simple Pay
139
Use gift cards with Samsung Pay
140
Secure your information
140
Samsung+
141
Plus help
142
Quick tabs
143
SmartThings
144
S Voice
145
Additional apps
146
Facebook
146
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Settings
147
Access Settings
148
Search for Settings
148
Connections
149
Wi-Fi
150
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network
151
Wi-Fi preferences
152
Wi-Fi Direct
153
Share files with Wi-Fi Direct
154
Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct
154
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
154
Bluetooth
155
Rename a paired device
155
Share files with Bluetooth
156
Receive files with Bluetooth
156
Unpair from a Bluetooth device
157
Phone visibility
157
Data usage
158
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Enable Data saver
Monitor mobile data
159
Monitor Wi-Fi data
159
Airplane mode
160
NFC and payment
160
Android Beam
161
Tap and pay
162
Mobile networks
162
Location
163
Recent location requests
164
Location services
164
Nearby device scanning
165
Connect to a printer
165
MirrorLink
166
Download booster
166
Virtual Private Networks
167
Manage a VPN
167
Connect to a VPN
168
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Sounds and vibration
Sound mode
170
Easy mute
170
Vibrations
171
Volume
172
Use Volume keys for media
172
Media volume limiter
173
Ringtone
173
Notification sounds
174
Do not disturb
174
System sounds
175
Key-tap feedback
176
Sound quality and effects
177
Separate app sound
178
Notifications
179
Manage notifications
180
Smart alert
180
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Display
181
Screen off settings
182
Screen brightness
183
Blue light filter
184
Font and screen zoom
185
Screen quality
185
LED indicator
186
Smart stay
186
One-handed mode
187
Device maintenance
188
Quick optimization
189
Battery
190
Performance mode
191
Storage
192
Memory card (SD card)
192
Mount a memory card
192
Remove a memory card
193
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Format a memory card
Memory
194
Language and input
195
Change the device language
195
Default keyboard
196
Google Voice typing
197
Manage on-screen keyboards
198
Physical keyboards
198
Autofill service
199
Text-to-speech options
199
Pointer speed
200
Date and time
201
Report diagnostic information
201
Reset
202
Reset settings
202
Reset network settings
202
Factory data reset
203
Factory reset protection
205
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Auto restart
207
Software update
208
Lock screen and security
209
Screen lock types
210
Set a secure screen lock
210
Biometric locks
211
Lock screen and AOD settings
212
Google Play Protect
212
Find My Device
213
Security update
213
Install unknown apps
214
Samsung Pass
214
Private Mode
215
Secure Folder
215
App permission monitor
216
Secure startup
216
Encrypt SD card
217
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Set up SIM card lock
View passwords
217
Security update service
218
Device administration
218
Credential storage
219
Advanced security settings
220
Accounts
221
Add an account
222
Account settings
223
Remove an account
223
Backup and restore
224
Samsung account
224
Google account
225
Google settings
225
Accessibility
226
Vision
227
Hearing
229
Dexterity and interaction
230
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More accessibility settings
Accessibility services
232
Other settings
233
Help
234
Manage game features
234
Device assistance app
235
Dual messenger
235
About phone
236
Getting help
237
Videos
237
Smart Simulator
237
Tips and Tricks
237
Samsung Care
237
Legal
238
Legal information
239
Intellectual property
242
Open source software
243
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Special features
Learn about your
mobile device’s special
features.
Fingerprint scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in
certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity
when logging in to your Samsung account.
For more information, see Fingerprint scanner on page 37.
Water and dust resistances
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
See Maintaining water and dust resistance on page 246.
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Getting started
Learn about your
mobile device
hardware, assembly
procedures, and how
to get started using
your new device.
Front view
Front camera
Power key
Back
Proximity sensors
Earpiece
Volume keys
Home key/
Fingerprint scanner
Recent apps
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l Proximity sensor
–
Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality during a
call when the device is in close proximity to the body.
–
Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality
during a call when the device is outside a specific range from
the body.
l Power key
–
Press to turn the screen on or off.
–
Press and hold to select a power control option.
l Volume keys
–
Adjust the volume for ringtones, media, notifications, and
system sounds. For more information, see Volume on
page 172.
–
In the camera app, press a volume key to take a photo.
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Back view
Rear camera
Headset jack
USB charger/
Accessory port
Speaker
Microphone
Microphone
Flash
Heart rate sensor
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Getting started 6
Set up your device
Learn how to set up your deviceforthefirst time.
Assemble your device
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and
how to get started using your new device.
Install a SIM card and
memory card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a
SIM card. You may be able to use your previous SIM card. Contact
your service provider for more details.
Warning: Small components such as SIM cards and memory cards can
pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to
avoid damaging them.
You can install an optional microSD
™
memory card (not included) to
add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be
installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using
the device.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to eject an internal
card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory
card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
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2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold contacts facing
down.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold contacts facing
down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. A charger
(charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting
a power connector to charge your device. If the charging port is not
fully dry, your device may operate abnormally. For example, it may
charge more slowly or overheat.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while
charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung.
Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may
cause damage.
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1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the
charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB
cable from the device when charging is complete.
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Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.
To turn the device on:
u Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on.
To tur
n the device off:
1. Pres
s and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you
through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your
device’s features, and more.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By
default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
u Press the Power key.
To unloc
k the device:
u Press the Power keyor press the Home key and then drag your
finger across the screen.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a secure
screen lock, see Set a secure screen lock on page 210.
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Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
™
account to fully utilize its
Android
™
features.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud an
d accounts > Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add ac
count > Google.
Note: When
you sign in to a Google account, Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your Google account
information when resetting to factory settings. For more
information, see Factory reset protection on page 205.
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Add a Samsung account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps
on your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add a
ccount > Samsung
account.
Note: To q
uickly access your Samsung account, tap Settings
> Samsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud a
nd accounts > Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add a
ccount > Email.
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Transfer data from your old
device
Use Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, and other content
from your old device.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/smart-switch.
To use Smart Switch:
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud an
d accounts > Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
Visit samsun
g.com/smartswitch for more information.
Set up your voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2.
Touch a
nd hold
Voicemail.
3. Follow
the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and
record your name.
For more information, see Voicemail on page 130.
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Learn about your device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well
as how to navigate the device and enter text
using the keyboard.
Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from
the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or
a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.
Double-tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu
options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Home screen.
Pinch and spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by
moving your fingers apart.
l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture or a web
page.
l Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a
picture or a web page.
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Common options
The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.
More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen.
l
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
l
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose a sharing
method.
l
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
l
On/Off:
Tap
to
turn
the
option
on
or
off . ( ) ( )
l
Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.
l
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Home screen
Status bar
Home screen
indicator
App shortcuts
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Customize your Home screen
Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and
widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well
as choose a different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• To align shortcuts into a line at the top of a screen, tap
Align top.
• To alig
n shortcuts into a line at the bottom of a screen, tap
Align bottom.
•
To remo
ve a Home screen, tap
Remove.
•
To set a
screen as the main Home screen, tap
Main.
This scr
een is displayed when you press the Home key.
• To chan
ge the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and
then drag it to a new position.
• To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap
Add.
• To enable or disable Flipboard Briefing, swipe to the left of
the screens to find the Briefing screen, and tap On/Off at the
top of the screen.
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App shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Add to Home.
To remove
a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove from Home.
• Removin
g a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes
the shortcut from a Home screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and then release it.
Use folders
You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an Apps list screen and
Home screen.
For more information, see Create and use folders on page 55.
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Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You
can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
3. Tap View all to see all available wallpapers.
4. Tap an image to choose it.
5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm when prompted.
Themes
Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens,
wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Themes to customize.
• Tap a theme to preview and download it to My themes.
3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes.
4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
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Icons
Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize.
3. Tap an icon set to preview and download it to My icons.
• Tap View all to see downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Icon frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on
the Home screen and Apps list screen.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display > I
con frames and choose one of
the following options:
• Icons on
ly: Show icons only.
• Icons with frames: Show frames around icons.
2. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
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Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home
screen.
To add a widget to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and
release it.
To remove a widget from a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove from Home screen.
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Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have a Home and Apps
screen, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
• Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine
how icons are arranged on the Home screen.
• Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine
how icons are arranged on the Apps screen.
• Apps button: Add an apps button to the Home screen for easy
access to the Apps screen.
• App icon badges: Select how to show icon badges when apps
receive notifications.
• Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly
downloaded apps to the Home screen.
• Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the
Notification panel from the Home screen by swiping down.
• Hide apps: Select apps to hide.
• About Home screen: View version information.
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Easy mode
Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The
Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more
straightforward visual experience.
1.
From
Settings, tap Displ
ay > Easy mode.
2. Tap Easy
mode to enable this feature.
3.
Tap App
ly to confirm.
To disable Easy mode:
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Displ
ay > Easy mode > Standard mode.
2. Tap App
ly to exit Easy mode.
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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and
notification alerts on the left.
Status icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
4G LTE
™
active
Signal strength
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Location service active
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Notification icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New email
New voicemail
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
Wi-Fi available
App updates available
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Status bar display
Configure display options for the Status bar.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Status bar.
l Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three
most recent notification icons on the Status bar.
l Tap Show battery percentage to display the battery charge
percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.
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Notification panel
Quick settings
Notification cards
Settings
View all
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View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or
right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3.
Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to
close the Notification panel.
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Quick settings
The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions,
allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2.
Drag
View all downward.
• Tap a s
etting to turn it on or off.
•
Tap
More options to reor
der Quick settings or to change the
button layout.
3.
Drag
Vi
ew all upward to close Quick settings.
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Always On Display
View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and
view other customized information without unlocking your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock sc
reen and security > Always On
Display.
2. Tap On/O
ff to enable the feature, and then set the following
options:
• Show al
ways: Enable to show the Always On Display at all
times.
– Set sch
edule: If Show always is disabled, then set a
schedule for when to start and end Always On Display.
• About Always On Display: View the current software version
and license information.
Some display settings can appear on both the Lock screen and
Always On Display (AOD).
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AOD themes
Apply custom themes for Always On Display.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers > AODs to customize.
• Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On
Display.
3. Tap View all to see downloaded AODs.
4. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply to apply the selected AOD.
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Fingerprint scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords
in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
Register a fingerprint
To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a pattern,
PIN, or password. You can register up to three fingerprints.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock scr
een and security > Fingerprint
scanner.
2. Follow t
he prompts to register your fingerprint.
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Fingerprint management
Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprint
scanner for the following options:
l To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, enter a new
name, and then tap Rename.
To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and follo
w the
prompts to register a fingerprint.
l
l
To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and
then tap Remove.
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Fingerprint verification
Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps
and actions.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprint
scanner.
l Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprint for identification when
using supported apps.
l Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make payments quickly
and securely.
l Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification
when unlocking your device.
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Multi window
Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps that support
Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can
switch between the apps and adjust the size of their windows.
1.
From a
ny screen, touch and hold
Recent apps.
2.
Tap
Mul
ti window in the t
itle bar to launch an app in split
screen view.
• Recen
tly opened apps are displayed in the lower window.
Apps that support Multi window have the
Multi window
icon in
their title bar.
• If the
re are no recently opened apps that support
Multi window, or if you want to launch a different app, tap
App list.
3. Tap an
app in the lower window to add it to the split screen view.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in
split screen view.
u Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:
Add app pair on Home screen: Add the open pair of apps
as a shortcut to the Home screen.
l
Switch windows: Swap the two windows.
l
Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up
window.
l
Close app: Close the selected app.
l
Multi window settings
Additional features are available for Multi window.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Multi window, and
then tap On/Off to enable each of the following options:
l Split screen view action: Configure the Recent apps key to
switch between full screen view and split screen view.
l Pop-up view action: Swipe down diagonally from either the
right or left top corner of the screen to put the app into pop-
up view.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
Toolbar functions
u Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.
l
Tap Show p
redictive text to view su
ggested words while
you type.
l
Tap Show toolbar functions to view all keyboard options.
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Toolbar functions
The toolbar provides additional helpful functions.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the
following options:
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
l
Emojis: Insert an emoji.
l
GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs.
l
One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard layout for use
with one hand.
l
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
l
Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
l
Voice input: Use Google voice
™
typing.
l
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Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following
options:
l Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose
which languages are available on the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, slide the Space bar
sideways.
l Smart typing: Use predictive text and auto-correction features
to prevent common typing mistakes. Type by swiping between
letters.
l Keyboard layout and feedback: Customize the appearance and
function of the keyboard.
l Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings
and clear personalized data.
l About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information
for the Samsung keyboard.
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Use Google voice typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2. Tap the s
creen and speak your text.
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Configure Google voice typing
Set customized options for Google voice typing.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Voice input.
2.
Tap
Setti
ngs for options.
• Languag
es: Choose the language for the keyboard.
• Offline speech recognition: Download languages for offline
Google voice typing.
• Block offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with
asterisks.
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Emergency mode
Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and
conserve your device’s power during an emergency situation.
To save battery power, Emergency mode:
l Restricts application usage to only essential applications and
those you select.
l Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen
is off.
Activate Emergency mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press
and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emer
gency mode.
• When a
ccessing for the first time, read and accept the terms
and conditions.
3. Tap Turn on.
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Emergency mode features
While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are
available on the Home screen:
l Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
l Share my location: Send your location information to your
emergency contacts.
l Phone: Launch the call screen.
l Internet: Launch the web browser.
Add:
l
–
Email: Launch the Email app.
–
Maps: Launch Google Maps
™
.
Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge remaining.
l
l
Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time
that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage.
l Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for
example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without
activated cellular service.
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More options:
l
–
Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and
return to standard mode.
–
Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen.
–
Manage emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile
and ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts.
–
Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited
number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode.
Turn off Emergency mode
When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard
mode.
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating method is set to
Battery saving. After Emergency mode is turned off, check your
location settings. For more information, see Location on page 163.
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Apps
Learn how to change
the way apps are
displayed, organize
apps into folders,
and install, uninstall,
or disable apps.
Using apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
Access apps
Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to access Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To ret
urn to the main Home screen press the Home key.
Add an apps shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an Apps button to
the Home screen.
1.
From Apps, tap
More options > Home scre
en settings >
Apps button.
2. Tap Show A
pps button > Apply.
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Search for apps
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can
use the Search feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Search phone.
2. Enter a
word or words in the Search phone field. As you type,
apps that match are displayed on the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that app.
To customize the Finder search settings, tap More options
> Settings.
l
Galaxy Essentials
View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with
Galaxy devices.
u
From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.
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Uninstall or disable apps
Uninstall or disable apps you have download.
u From Apps, touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
l To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.
l To disable an app, tap Disable.
Note: Some
preloaded apps can only be disabled, not uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view.
Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom
order.
u
From Apps, tap More options > Sort.
l Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
– To remov
e empty spaces between apps, tap
More options > Clean up pa
ges.
l Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
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Create and use folders
Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on
top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
Add app
s: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to
select them, and then tap Add.
•
3.
Tap
Bac
k to close the folder.
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Copy a folder to a Home screen
Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are returned to the Apps
list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2.
Tap
Delete folder, and con
firm when prompted.
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App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Apps.
2.
Tap
Menu t
o set which apps to view, and then choose
All app
s, Enabled, or Disabled.
3.
Tap
More
options for the f
ollowing options:
• Sort by
size/name: Sort the apps by size or name.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are used by default
for certain features, like email or browsing the Internet.
• App permissions: Control which apps have permissions to use
certain features of your device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background)
apps.
• Special access: Select which apps can have special access
permissions to features on your device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been
changed. Existing app data is not deleted.
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4. Tap an app to view and update information about the app. The
following options may be displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the app. Some
preloaded apps can only be disabled, not uninstalled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working correctly.
• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge.
• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
• Memory: View memory usage.
• Notifications: Configure notifications from the app.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access
to your device’s information.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category
of apps.
Note: Options vary by app.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator.
View calculator history
View and clear your calculator history.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator > History.
l To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.
l To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.
Convert units of measurement
Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calculator > Unit converter.
2. Selec
t a category and use the drop-down menus to choose units
of measurement.
3. Enter a numeric value to view the conversion.
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Scientific calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape
view.
If Auto ro
tate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen.
l
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Add calendars
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > More options.
2.
Tap Mana
ge calendars >
Add account, and sel
ect an account
type.
3. Enter y
our account information and follow the prompts.
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Calendar view
There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.
1.
From Apps, tap Calendar > View, and t
hen tap an option:
• Year: Dis
play all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the
screen to display another year.
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to
display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to
display another week.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the
screen to display another day.
• Tasks: Display all tasks.
2. Tap Today to return to the current date.
Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > Add to add an event.
2. Enter de
tails for the event, and then tap Save.
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Share an event
Share events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to
edit it.
2. Tap Share, ch
oose a sharing method, and follow the prompts.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to
edit it.
2. Tap Delete, a
nd confirm when prompted.
Create a task
Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the
calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task displays as a
checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > View > Tasks.
2.
Tap
Add to add
a task.
3. Enter deta
ils for the task, and then tap Save.
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Delete a task
Delete tasks from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, and tap a
day on the calendar to
view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks.
2.
Tap the
C
heckbox by the ta
sk to mark it as complete and
remove it from the calendar.
• To dele
te a task, tap the task to open it, tap Delete, and
confirm when prompted.
Calendar settings
Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > More options > Setting
s.
2. Tap an o
ption and follow the prompts.
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Camera and video
Flash
Full view
Gallery
Take a picture
Record video
Settings
Switch cameras
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Take pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1.
From Apps, tap
Camera.
2. Use th
e display screen as a viewfinder. While aiming the camera,
these options are available:
• To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb to adjust the
brightness.
• To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap a preview
filter to apply it to the screen.
• To change the shooting mode, swipe to the right and select a
mode.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe
the screen up or down.
•
To change a camera setting, tap
Settings.
3.
Tap
Take
a picture.
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Record videos
Record high-quality videos using your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Camera and aim the camera at your subject.
2.
Tap
Reco
rd to begin recording a video.
•
To take
a picture while recording, tap
Capture.
•
To temp
orarily stop recording, tap
Pause. To continue
record
ing, tap Resume.
3.
Tap
Stop w
hen you are finished recording.
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Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or
choose from several shooting modes.
u
From Apps, tap Camera, and swipe to the right to see the
available shooting modes.
Rear camer
a
l Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for the
picture.
l Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white
balance, and color tone while taking pictures.
l Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a
horizontal or vertical direction.
l Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures after they have
been taken. You can focus on subjects near to the camera, far
away from the camera, or both.
l Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate which can be
played in slow motion.
l Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video by recording at
various frame rates. The frame rate is adjusted depending on
the scene being recorded and the movement of the device.
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l Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.
l Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects.
Front camera
l Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an
airbrushed effect.
l Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit more people
into your pictures.
l Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects.
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Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to
configure your camera’s settings.
u
From Apps, tap Camera > Settings.
Rear cam
era
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution
for higher quality requires more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Higher resolution requires
more memory.
l Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject selected on the
preview screen.
l Shape correction: Correct distortion in pictures automatically.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
l HDR (rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth
features of the device to produce a brighter and richer
picture.
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Front camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution
for higher quality requires more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Higher resolution requires
more memory.
l Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits or self-
recordings as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped
images.
l Shooting methods:
– Tap sc
reen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the
camera to have your picture taken.
– Tap heart rate sensor: Once your face has been recognized,
tap the heart rate sensor to take a selfie.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
l HDR (rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth
features of the device to produce a brighter and richer
picture.
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Common
l Motion photo: Create a short video by taking pictures.
l Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to keep the focus
steady when the camera is moving.
l Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a
picture or video.
l Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
l Review pictures: Review pictures after takingthem.
l Quick launch: Press the Home key twice in quick succession to
open the camera.
l Storage location: Select the memory location.
– A memor
y card (not included) must be installed to view
Storage location.
l Voice control: Take pictures using key words.
l Floating Camera button: Add a camera button that you can
move anywhere on the screen.
l Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the camera key,
the record key, a zoom key, or for system volume.
l Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a picture.
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l Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
l Help: View tips for using the Camera.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
u
From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature.
Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose
options for how to be notified.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Add alarm.
2. Tap the
following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the
alarm while snoozing.
• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag
the slider to set the volume of the alarm.
• Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.
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• Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the alarm rings.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Turn off alarm
At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates.
1.
To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe
Dismiss to the left or
right.
2. To postpo
ne the alarm, tap Snooze.
Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm list
(under Al
arm), and then touch and hold it to select it.
2. Tap Delete.
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World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple
cities around the globe.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > World clock.
2.
Tap
Add c
ity.
3. Tap Sear
ch and enter the name of the city.
4. Tap the city name in the list, and then tap Add.
• To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local
times would be in the other listed cities.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > World clock.
2.
Tap
Time z
one converter.
3.
Tap Menu to
choose a different city.
• To add a
city to the list, tap Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to
set a time. Local times for the other cities listed are
automatically updated.
• To retu
rn the clock to the current time, tap Reset.
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Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a
second.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Stopwatch.
2. Tap Star
t to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
• To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.
• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes,
and 59 seconds.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Timer.
2. Use th
e keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the
length of the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue timing
after pausing, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal
accounts added to your device. For more information, see Add an
account on page 222.
Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the device app have
different options and functions.
Add a contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Create contact, and then t
ap
contact fields to enter information.
• Choose a s
torage account for the contact. You can store the
contact on the device or sync it with an account.
•
Tap
Contact photo to assign a p
icture or an animated GIF
to the new contact.
• Enter a na
me and other contact information.
–
Tap
Add field to enter additional entries.
–
Tap Remove f
ield to remove an entry.
–
Tap
View more for additi
onal fields.
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– Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for
the field (for example, Home or Work).
• Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a
business card through the device’s camera.
2. Tap Save.
Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete
information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of
information.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a contact.
2.
Tap
Deta
ils > Edit.
3. Tap any
of the fields to add, change, or delete information.
4. Tap Save.
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Share a contact
Share a contact by using various sharing methods.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a contact.
2.
Tap
Det
ails > Share.
3. Tap ei
ther vCard file (VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Import contacts
Your device can import contacts from an installed memory card (not
included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options > Manage
contacts.
2. Tap Imp
ort/Export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
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Export contacts
Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card (not
included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options > Manage
contacts.
2. Tap Imp
ort/Export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link or unlink contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one
contact by linking entries into a single contact.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap the contact to select
it.
2.
Tap
Det
ails > More options > Link co
ntacts.
3. Tap co
ntacts to choose them.
4. Tap Link.
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To unlink contacts:
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap the contact to select
it.
2.
Tap
Detail
s > More options > Manage lin
ked contacts.
3. Tap Unlin
k beside contacts to unlink them from the main
contact.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from
other apps.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a contact.
2.
Tap
Detail
s.
3.
Tap Add to F
avorites to mark the contact as a favorite.
The star brightens
.
•
To remove
the contact from Favorites, tap
Remove from
Favorites.
The star then dims .
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Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then touch and hold a contact
to sele
ct it.
• You can
also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups.
2. Tap Cre
ate, and then tap fields to enter information about the
group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and
then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
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Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
u
From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
l To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and
then tap Remove.
l To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the
contacts you want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.
Send a message to a group
Send a text message to members of a group.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups, a
nd then tap a group.
2.
Tap
More
options > Send mes
sage.
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Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups, an
d then tap a group.
2.
Tap
More o
ptions > Send emai
l.
3. Tap con
tacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of
the screen to select all, and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email address in their
records are displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups, an
d then tap a group.
2.
Tap
More o
ptions > Delete.
• To only d
elete the group, tap Group only.
• To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Group
and members.
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Contacts settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using
the Contacts app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options > Setting
s.
2. Tap an o
ption and follow the prompts.
Direct share
Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once
enabled, your frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.
u
From Apps, tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct share,
and tap On/Off to enable.
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Email
View and manage all of your email accounts in one app. To add an
email account, see Add an email account on page 15.
Create and send an email
Learn how to create and send email messages.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email > Compose
new email.
• Differen
t email account may have additional steps and
options.
2.
Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap
Add
from Conta
cts to select a recipient from Contacts, Groups, or
Recents.
• If manual
ly entering recipients, enter additional recipients by
separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients
can be added at any time before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to
place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is
displayed in the recipients field.
•
Tap
Show additional fields to add Cc an
d Bcc fields.
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3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more to your email.
•
Tap
More options for add
itional email options.
4. Review
your message and tap Send.
Manage the inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.
l Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
l Tap Search to search for key words in your email inbox.
l Tap Edit for additional message options.
l Tap Sort to customize how messages display.
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View multiple email accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or you can
view email accounts individually.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailb
ox at the top left of the screen to choose a different
view:
• [Accoun
t name]: View email for only one email account.
• All accounts: View all email in a combined inbox.
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Remove email accounts
Email accounts can be removed from your device.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mai
lbox > Settings.
3. Tap th
e account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
Email settings
Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mai
lbox > Settings.
• Under G
eneral, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that
account.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
The following categories allow you to organize your content:
l Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order they were saved.
Content is organized by date.
l Albums: Create custom albums to organize your pictures and
videos.
l Stories: Create custom collections of related pictures and videos
and share them with your contacts.
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View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a pic
ture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures
or videos.
•
To mark the picture as a favorite, tap
Favorite. The
picture i
s added to Favorites under the Albums tab.
•
To access
the following features, tap
More options:
– Details: V
iew and edit information about the picture,
including the date created, location, and properties.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.
– Set as Always On Display image: Set the picture as the
background image for the Always On Display.
– Show date and location tags: See date and location tags
when viewing your pictures.
– Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.
– Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in Photo Editor
Pro.
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Edit pictures
Edit pictures stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a pic
ture to view it.
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the
overall appearance of the picture.
•
Effect
s: Add color effects.
•
•
Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.
•
Draw: A
dd handwritten text or hand drawn content.
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Play video
Play videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a vide
o to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures
or videos.
•
To mark the video as a favorite, tap
Favorite. The video is
added to Fa
vorites under the Albums tab.
•
To access t
he following features, tap
More options:
– Details: Vi
ew and edit information about the video.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock
screen.
– Show date and location tags: See date and location tags
when viewing your videos.
3.
Tap
Play video to play the v
ideo.
Video enhancer
Enhance the playback quality of your videos in any video app.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced f
eatures > Video enhancer.
2. Tap On/Off to
enable this feature.
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Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a vid
eo to view it.
3.
Tap
Edit to use the following tools:
Trim: Cut s
egments of the video.
•
Effect
s: Add visual effects to the video.
•
Stick
er: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.
•
•
Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add background music
to the video.
4. Tap Sav
e, and then confirm when prompted.
Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2.
Tap
More o
ptions > Share, and
then tap pictures and videos to
select them.
3. Tap Shar
e, and then choose an app or connection to use for
sharing your selection. Follow the prompts.
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Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery.
2.
Tap
Mor
e options > Edit.
3. Tap p
ictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at
the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.
4. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically create a
Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
u From any screen, press and hold the Power and Volume down
keys.
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Screenshot options
1.
From Settings, tap Advanc
ed features.
2. Tap On/O
ff to enable each of the following:
• Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of
the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that
is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately.
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by
swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side,
keeping in contact with the screen.
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Google apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google
Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data from your computer
to your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Google
Drive
™
cloud account.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email
service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Find online content with tools that learn what
interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to
receive customized content.
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Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video
calls, and send SMS and Hangouts
™
messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Get directions and other location-based information. You
must enable location services to use Google Maps. For
more inform
ation, see
Location on p
age 163.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to
your Google Account with Google Photos
™
.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play.
You can also view videos saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.
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Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,
magazines, and games in the Google Play
™
store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
YouTube
Watch and upload YouTube
™
videos right from your device.
Visit su
pport.google.com/youtube to learn more.
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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-
internet.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2. Tap the addr
ess field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on
the keyboard.
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to
bookmarks.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page.
•
Back or Back:
Return to the previous page.
•
Forward: Go fo
rward to a recent page.
•
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages,
and history.
•
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon
indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.
•
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Quick menu
Access common features of your browser.
u
Tap Quick menu for the following options:
Share: Share the web page with others.
l
New tab: Open a new tab.
l
Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night mode.
l
Webpage text size: Change the text size.
l
Close: Close the Quick menu.
l
Settings: Change Quick menu options.
l
Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Tabs > N
ew tab.
•
To clos
e a tab, tap
Close tab.
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Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History.
Save a Bookmark
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can
access it quickly.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Add t
o Bookmarks.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Book
marks > Bookmar
ks.
3. Tap a bo
okmark entry.
Save a web page
Saving a web page stores its content on your device so that you can
access it offline.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More
options > Save web
page.
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Open a saved web page
View a web page that has been saved.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Bookm
arks > Saved pag
es.
3. Tap a sav
ed page.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
u
Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet.
2.
Tap
More o
ptions > Share, and
follow the prompts.
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Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history
or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your
device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the
secret tab.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Tabs.
3. Tap Turn on
secret mode.
4. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data with a
password.
– or –
Tap Don’t use password.
To
turn
off
Secret
mode:
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Tabs > Tur
n off secret mode.
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Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the Internet app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Mor
e options > Settin
gs.
3. Tap an
option and follow the prompts.
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Memo
Use Memo to write and save notes.
1.
From Apps, tap
Memo.
2.
Tap
Creat
e and type a note. Available options include:
l Category: Add or change the category.
l Tasks: Add tasks.
l Image: Insert an image into the memo.
l Drawing: Create a drawing.
l Voice: Record sound to include in your memo.
3. Tap Sav
e when finished.
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Browse memos
Browse notes you create.
u
From Apps, tap Memo.
l Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
l To search for a note, tap Search.
Memo Options
You can edit, share, or manage memos.
u
From Apps, tap Memo > More options for the following
options:
l Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
l Manage categories: Create and manage categories to
organize your memos.
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Messages
Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) and multimedia
messages (MMS).
1.
From Apps, tap Messages > Compose.
2. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose.
• Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a recipient. You can
also select the recipient based on Groups or recent calls.
• Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;) and then using the previous procedure. More
recipients can be added at any time before the message is
sent.
3. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your message.
•
Emotico
n: Choose an available emoticon from the list and
add it into your message at the cursor location.
•
4. Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If
you exit a message before you send it, the message is
automatically saved as a draft.
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Send SOS messages
Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you
are in an emergency situation.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanc
ed features > Send SOS messages,
and then tap On/Off to enable this feature.
2. Tap Sen
d messages to > Add and add recipients by creating new
contacts or selecting from Contacts.
• To include a picture from your front and rear camera, tap
Attach pictures.
• To include a five-second audio recording in your SOS message,
tap Attach audio recording.
3. Press the Power key quickly three times to send an SOS
message.
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View Messages
u
From Apps, tap Messages, and then tap a message to view it.
To play
an audio or video attachment, tap Play.
l
l
To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down.
Delete messages
1.
From Apps, tap Messages > More options > Edit.
2. Tap ea
ch message you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Message search
Search through your messages by using the search feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Messages > Search.
2.
Enter a w
ord or phrase to search for, and then tap
Search on
the keyb
oard.
Messages settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.
u
From Apps, tap Messages > More options > Settings.
Emergency alerts
Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other
situations. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert
message.
1.
From Apps, tap
Messages > More options > Settings.
2. Tap Emerg
ency alert settings to customize notifications for
emergency alerts.
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My Files
View and manage files stored on your device, including images,
videos, music, and sound clips.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
My Files.
2. Tap a ca
tegory to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
l Recent files: View recently accessed files.
–
This option displays if one or more files have been accessed
recently.
l Categories: View your files based on the file type.
l Phone: View folders and files located on the device and optional
memory card (not included).
l Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts.
–
Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to.
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My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following
options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
l
More options:
l
– Get more space: View storage information for your device.
– Settings: View settings for the app.
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Phone
More options
Hide the
keyboard
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essage
Call
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Make a call
Make a call from a Home screen.
1.
From Apps, tap
Phone.
2.
Enter a nu
mber on the keypad and tap
Call.
•
Tap
Keypad i
f the keypad is not displayed.
Enable swipe to call
Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced
features > Swipe to call or send
messages.
2. Tap On/Off t
o enable this feature.
Make a call from Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.
1.
From Apps, tap
Phone.
2. Tap Recent
s to display a list of recent calls.
3.
Tap a contact, and then tap
Call.
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Make a call from Contacts
Call a contact from the Contacts app.
1.
From Ap
ps, tap
Contacts.
2. Swipe y
our finger across a contact to the right to call the
contact.
Direct calls
Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are
currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Direct call, and tap
On/Off to enable.
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Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone
number or name is displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up
screen is displayed for the incoming call.
u
On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to
answer the call.
– or –
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer to
answer
the call.
Decline a call
You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a
pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
u
On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject
the call and send it to your voicemail.
– or –
On the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to reject the call
and s
end it to your voicemail.
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Decline with a message
You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message
response.
u On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and
select a message.
– or –
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Send message and select
a message.
End a call
u
Tap End when you are ready to end your call.
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Actions while on a call
You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even
multitask while on a call.
Adjust the call volume
u Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
– or –
Tap Extra volume to quick
ly add more volume to the incoming
audio.
Switch to headset or speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth
®
headset
(not included).
u
Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear t
he caller using a Bluetooth headset.
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Multitask
If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is
indicated in the Status bar.
To return to the call screen:
u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and
tap the call.
To end a call while multitasking:
u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and
then tap End call.
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Call log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are
stored in the Call log.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Tap Rec
ents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in
your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
Save a contact from a recent call
Use recent call information to create a contact or update your
Contacts list.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Tap Rece
nts.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save
to your Contacts list.
4.
Tap
Details.
5. Tap Cre
ate contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap
Update existing.
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Delete call records
To delete Call log entries:
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Tap Rec
ents.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
4. Tap Delete.
Block a number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number
are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Tap Rec
ents.
3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
4.
Tap
Details > Block number, and c
onfirm when prompted.
You can
also modify your Block list in Settings:
u
From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings >
Block numbers.
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Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their
default number.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
•
Tap
Keyp
ad i
f the keypad is not displayed.
2.
Tap
More
op
tions > Speed dial
numbers. The Speed dial screen
displays the reserved speed dial numbers.
3. Tap an una
ssigned number.
•
Tap
Menu to select a different Speed dial number than
the next o
ne in sequence.
• Number 1 i
s reserved for Voicemail.
4.
Type in
a name or number, or tap
Add from Contacts to assign
a co
ntact to the number.
• The selec
ted contact is displayed in the Speed dial number
box.
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Make a call with Speed dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
Tap Keypad if
the keypad is not displayed.
l
2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.
l If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter
the first digits, and then hold the last digit.
Remove a Speed dial number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1.
From a H
ome screen, tap
Phone.
Tap Keypad if
the keypad is not displayed.
l
2.
Tap More
options > Speed dial
numbers.
3.
Tap
Remo
ve b
y the contact you want to remove from Speed
dial.
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Emergency calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region
regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If your phone is not
activated, you can only make an emergency call.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone.
2. Enter
the emergency telephone number (911 in North America)
and tap Call.
3. Compl
ete your call. During this type of call, you have access to
most in-call features.
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Make an emergency call from a locked screen
The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is
locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an
emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the
emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the
phone remains secured.
1.
Drag
Phone upward to open the call screen.
2. Tap Emer
gency call to display the Emergency dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America)
and tap Call.
4. Compl
ete your call. During this type of call, you have access to
most in-call features.
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Optional calling services
If available with your mobile service plan, the following calling
services are supported.
Place a multi-party call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call
while a call is in progress.
1.
From the active call, tap
Add call to dial the second call.
2.
Dial t
he new number and tap
Call. When the call is answered:
• Tap th
e On hold number to switch between the two calls.
•
Tap
Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-
confe
rencing).
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Phone settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the
Phone app.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone > More options > Setting
s.
2. Tap an o
ption and follow the prompts.
TTY mode
A teletypewriter (TTY) is a telecommunications device that allows
people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or
language disabilities to communicate by telephone.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Phone > More options > Setting
s.
2. Tap More
settings > TTY mode.
3. Tap TTY OFF, TTY FULL, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.
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Samsung Health
Use Samsung Health
™
to plan, track, and manage your health goals
and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-
health.
Caution: The information gathered from this device, Samsung Health,
or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of
disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or
prevention of disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided by this device and
its related software, including heart rate readings, may be affected
by factors such as environmental conditions, skin condition, specific
activity performed while using/wearing the device, settings of the
device, user configuration/ user-provided information, placement of
the sensor on the body, and other end-user interactions.
For more information on proper wear and use, visit
samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.
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To access Samsung Health:
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung Health, and read
a
nd accept the terms and conditions.
2. Set up yo
ur health profile and goals.
Before you start exercising
Although the Samsung Health application is a great companion to
your exercise routine, it is always best to make sure you consult with
your physician before beginning any exercise regimen. While
moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most
people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before
you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the
following conditions:
l Heart disease; asthma or lung disease; diabetes, or liver or kidney
disease; arthritis.
Before beginning your exercise regimen check with your doctor if
you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
l Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical
activity;
l Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
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l Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying
down or going to bed;
l Ankle swelling, especially at night;
l A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
l Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away
when you rest.
It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise routine, you
consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. If you are unsure of
your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant,
you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise
program.
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Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay
™
allows you to make a payment with your device. It is
accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A
Samsung account is required.
For Samsung Pay support, visit samsung.com/us/
support/owners/app/samsung-pay.
Note: For added security, your credit and debit card information is
not stored on a cloud service. If you are using the Samsung Pay app
on multiple devices, you must sign in to the app and add all payment
cards on each device.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung Pay, and tap Start and follow the
prompts.
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Use Samsung Pay
Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your
device with you.
Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your device. For
more information, see NFC and payment on page 160.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Pay.
2. Selec
t a card to pay with and authorize payments by scanning
your finger or by entering your Samsung Pay PIN.
3. Hold your phone over the store’s card reader.
• When your payment is complete, a receipt is sent to your
registered email.
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Simple Pay
Use Simply Pay to access Samsung Pay from the Lock Screen, Home
screen, or Always On Display.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Pay.
2.
Tap
More
options > Setting
s > Use Favorite Cards.
3. Tap On/Of
f to enable Simple Pay on each screen.
To
use
Simple
Pay:
1. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• Your p
ayment card and Simple Pay are displayed.
2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.
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Use gift cards with Samsung Pay
Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection
of your favorite retailers.
To view the list of supported banks and gift card merchants, visit
samsung.com/us/samsung-pay/compatible-cards/#bank.
Secure your information
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and
works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are
authorized with your fingerprint or PIN, and each transaction uses a
unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with
your consent.
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Samsung+
Samsung+ allows you to access live customer support, view device
diagnostics, and learn about your registered Samsung devices. For
support, visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.
2. Foll
ow the prompts to log in with either a Samsung account or a
Google Account.
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Plus help
The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to provide you quick
access to the help you need.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.
2.
Tap
Plu
s for the following options:
• Searc
h: Enter keywords to find the information you need.
• Community: View community boards where you can ask
questions and give answers to other Samsung users.
• Text chat: Chat with an automated support system by texting.
• Call us: Start a phone call with customer service.
• Video chat: Start a video call with customer service.
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Quick tabs
The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and right across the
tabs to view Help topics.
l Home: Register your Samsung devices and view customized cards.
l Diagnostics: View storage, connection speed, and battery levels
for your device.
l Learn: View Articles about your device to help you get the most
out of it.
l Community: View community boards where you can ask questions
and give answers to other Samsung users.
l Get help: View quick links to call, video, and community support
for your device.
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SmartThings
Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Check the
status of your devices by looking at the dashboard.
Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not
covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device
manufacturer for support.
1.
From Apps, tap
SmartThings, and sign in
with your Samsung
account.
2. Follow t
he prompts to begin using SmartThings.
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S Voice
Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and speak
criteria for searches and other operations.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
S Voice.
2. Speak a
command.
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Additional apps
The following apps are preloaded or downloaded over the air to your
device.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app.
Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat,
and play games.
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Settings
Learn about your
mobile device’s special
features.
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.
u From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap
Settings.
– or –
Dra
g down from the Status bar to display the Notification
panel, and then tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can
use the Search feature.
1.
From
Settings, tap Searc
h.
2. Ente
r a word or words in the Search field. As you type, settings
that match display on the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi
-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for
available networks and displays them.
2. Tap th
e network you want to connect to.
• When y
ou select an open network, you are automatically
connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to
connect.
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Manually connect to a Wi-Fi
network
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connecti
ons > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap
Add net
work at the bott
om of the list.
3. Enter inf
ormation about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the network name.
• Security: Select a security option and enter your password.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced options, such as IP
settings and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Connect.
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Wi-Fi preferences
Customize advanced Wi-Fi services.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connect
ions > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Advan
ced. To view all network settings, tap View more.
• Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically to a mobile
network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable.
When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable Wi-Fi in frequently used
locations.
• Network notification: Receive notifications when open
networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have turned your Wi-Fi
on or off.
• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by pressing the
WPS button on a router.
• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by entering your
WPS PIN.
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• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to disconnect
from Wi-Fi when the device is asleep.
• Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is
required when connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data between devices. A
Wi-Fi network connection is not required.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Wi-F
i Direct.
• Your d
evice scans for discoverable Wi-Fi Direct devices.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.
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Share files with Wi-Fi Direct
Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– or –
Tap M
ore options > Share.
2. Tap Wi-Fi
Direct and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct
When another device attempts to send a file to your device using
Wi-Fi Direct, your device begins downloading the file.
u To open the file, drag down the Status bar and tap File received.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connect
ions > Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Tap a dev
ice to disconnect it.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another Bluetooth-
enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to
recognize their partnership and exchange information without
having to re-enter a passcode.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > Bluetooth, and then tap
On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Your de
vice scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices. To scan
again, tap Scan.
2. Tap a device, and follow the prompts to connect.
Rename a paired device
Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > Bluetooth, and then tap
On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2.
Tap
Sett
ings next to the previously paired device, and then
tap Rena
me.
3. Enter a
new name, and tap Rename.
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Share files with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired device.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– or –
Tap M
ore options > Share.
2. Tap Bluet
ooth and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Bluetooth
When another device attempts to send a file to your device using
Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file.
1. Tap Accept.
2. To open the file, drag down the Status bar and tap File received.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer
recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices.
1.
From
Settings, tap Conne
ctions > Bluetooth, and then tap
On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2.
Tap
Set
tings next to the paired device, and then tap Unpai
r to
delete the paired device.
Phone visibility
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and transfer files.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Phone visibility, and then tap
On/Off.
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Data usage
View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
Enable Data saver
Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in the
background.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connect
ions > Data usage > Data saver.
2. Tap On/Of
f to turn Data saver on.
• To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap
Allow app while Data saver on, and tap On/Off next to each
app to specify restrictions.
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Monitor mobile data
Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your mobile
network.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. The following
options are available:
l Mobile data: Enable mobile data services.
l Mobile data usage: Monitor mobile data usage by app.
l Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of the month to
start the bill cycle for your device.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for Wi-Fi networks.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. The following
options are available:
l Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi connections.
l Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent apps that are
running in the background from using them.
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns
off connectivity features.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connecti
ons > Airplane mode.
2. Tap On/Off t
o enable this feature.
NFC and payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you
touch your device with another compatible device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connecti
ons > NFC and payment.
2. Tap On/Off t
o enable this feature.
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Android Beam
Share content to another NFC-capable device by touching the backs
of the devices.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connecti
ons > NFC and payment, and then
tap On/Off to enable NFC.
2. Tap Androi
d Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Share data with Android Beam
Use Android Beam to transfer information to another NFC-capable
device.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– or –
Tap Mo
re options > Share.
2. Tap Androi
d Beam and follow the prompts.
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Tap and pay
Use an NFC payment application to make payments by touching your
device to a compatible credit card reader.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > NFC and payment, and then
tap On/Off to enable NFC.
2. Tap Tap
and pay, and tap an app to set it as the default payment
method.
• To specify when to use the default app, tap If open app
supports Tap and pay.
Mobile networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks.
l Data roaming: Enable or disable data while roaming on other
mobile networks.
l Network mode: Change the network mode.
l Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
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Location
Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on
for full functionality.
1.
From
Settings, tap Conne
ctions > Location.
2. Tap On/
Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS).
• Phone only: Uses GPS only.
4. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining
your location:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi
networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to
nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when
Bluetooth is turned off.
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Recent location requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent
location requests.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connect
ions > Location.
2. Tap On/Of
f to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s
settings.
Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most recent location
data. Google apps can use this data to improve your search results
based on places that you have visited.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connect
ions > Location.
2. Tap an en
try under Location services to use as a location service.
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Nearby device scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily.
You receive a notification when there are available devices to
connect to.
1.
From
Settings, tap Conne
ctions > More connection settings >
Nearby device scanning.
2. Tap On/
Off to enable the feature.
Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network.
1.
From
Settings, tap Conne
ctions > More connection settings >
Printing.
2.
Tap
Add
service and fol
low the prompts to add a print
service.
3.
Tap th
e print service, and then tap
More options > Add pri
nter.
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MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and
information screen using a USB connection.
To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink
™
. For
more information, visit mirrorlink.com.
1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable.
2.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > More connection settings >
MirrorLink.
Download booster
Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and
4G LTE
™
networks at the same time when downloading files over 30
MB in size.
Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download booster:
1.
From
Settings, tap Connec
tions > More connection settings >
Download booster.
2. Tap On/O
ff to enable Download booster.
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Virtual Private Networks
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must
set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more
information, see Set a secure screen lock on page 210.
1.
From
Settings, tap Conne
ctions > More connection settings >
VPN.
2. Tap Add
VPN and follow the prompts to set up your VPN.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.
1.
Tap
Settings > Connec
tions > More connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap Set
tings next to a VPN.
3. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and
disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connection
s > More connection settings >
VPN.
2. Tap a VPN, ente
r your log in information, and tap Connect.
l
To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
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Sounds and vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to
indicate notifications, screen touches, and other
interactions.
Sound mode
Switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound
settings you have made.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and
then choose a mode:
l Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have
chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
l Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts.
l Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.
Easy mute
Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or turning over the
device.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap
On/Off to enable.
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Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sound
s and vibration.
2. Tap op
tions to customize:
• Vibrate while ringing: Set your device to vibrate in addition to
ringing when you receive a call.
• Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity levels for calls,
notifications, and feedback by dragging the sliders.
• Vibration pattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns.
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Volume
Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag
the sliders.
Note: Yo
u can also use the Volume key to adjust the volume. Tap
More to customize all volume options.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default of the Volume key to control the media volume.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sound
s and vibration.
2. Tap Use
Volume keys for media to enable this feature.
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Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using
headphones or Bluetooth speakers (not included).
1.
From
Settings, tap Sound
s and vibration > Volume.
2.
Tap
Mor
e options > Media v
olume limiter.
3. Tap On/
Off to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume
limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap
Set volume limit PIN.
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sound
s and vibration > Ringtone.
2. Tap a
ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.
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Notification sounds
Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default
for all notifications.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds
and tap a sound to choose it.
Do not disturb
Set your device to mute all or some notifications and sounds during
specific time periods.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb and
configure the following:
l Turn on now: Enable this option.
l Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days, Start time, and End
time to set up a do not disturb schedule.
l Allow exceptions: Customize which notifications are allowed
while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
l App rules: Manage rules set by apps.
l Hide visual notifications: Select options for preventing visual
notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb.
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System sounds
Set various other system sound options.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration
l Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to
make selections.
l Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen.
l Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to alert, vibrate, or
silent.
l Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
l Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the navigation
keys are tapped.
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Key-tap feedback
Play tones when keys are tapped.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and then tap to
enable each option:
l Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is
tapped.
l Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is
tapped.
l Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the Samsung
keyboard is tapped.
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Sound quality and effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio
experience.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and
effects. The following options are available:
l Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is customized to
different genres of music.
l Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various sound qualities.
l UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and
videos for a clearer listening experience.
l Surround: Recreate the richness of surround sound.
l Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.
l Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall.
l Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.
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Separate app sound
You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or
headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sound
s and vibration > Separate app
sound.
2. Tap On
/Off to enable Separate app sound, and then set the
following options:
• App: Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio
device.
• Audio device: Choose the audio device that you want the app’s
sound to be played on.
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and
vibrations.
Manage notifications
Allow or block notifications from apps and services.
u
From Settings, tap Notifications.
l To customize App icon badges, tap App icon badges.
l To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap On/Off next to an
app.
l To configure additional notification settings, tap Advanced.
l To customize individual notification settings, tap an app or
service.
Smart alert
Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about
missed calls and messages.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap
On/Off to enable.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen
timeout delay, and other settings.
Screen off settings
Customize when the screen turns off.
1.
From
Settings, tap Displ
ay.
2. Tap an
option to customize:
• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set amount of
time.
• Block accidental touches: You can prevent the screen from
turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a
pocket or a bag.
• Screen saver: Display colors or images after the screen has
turned off or while charging.
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Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal
preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to
conserve battery power.
1.
From
Settings, tap Displ
ay.
2. Custo
mize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
• Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust the screen
brightness based on the lighting conditions.
– Reset usage patterns: Clear your brightness adjustment
history. Your phone will begin learning your preferences
again after the reset.
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Blue light filter
Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better. You can set
a schedule to automatically turn this feature on and off.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Blue light filter, and then choose
one of the following options:
l Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the filter.
l Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
l Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for when Blue
light filter should be enabled. You can choose Sunset to
sunrise or Custom schedule.
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Font and screen zoom
You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style.
1.
From
Settings, tap Displa
y > Font and screen zoom for the
following options:
• Drag th
e Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.
•
Tap a font to select it, or tap
Download fonts to find n
ew
fonts from Galaxy Apps.
2. Tap Appl
y to set the screen zoom and font.
Screen quality
Customize the screen mode to match your viewing preferences.
u
From Settings, tap Display to configure an option:
l Tap Screen mode and choose Adaptive display or a specific
type of screen mode based on what you are viewing.
l Tap Screen resolution to select a resolution.
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LED indicator
Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or
receiving notifications.
u
From Settings, tap Display > LED indicator to enable the
feature.
Smart stay
Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face so that the
screen stays on while you are looking at it.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Smart stay, and tap
On/Off to enable the feature.
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One-handed mode
Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device
with one hand.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanc
ed features > One-handed mode.
2. Tap On/O
ff to enable the following:
• Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to
reduce the display size.
• Button: Press the Home key three times in quick succession to
reduce the display size.
• Show keys on screen: Display the Home, Back, and Recents
keys on the screen.
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Device maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery, storage,
and memory. You can also automatically optimize
your device’s system resources.
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through
the following actions:
l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing
unneeded items from memory.
l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the
background.
l Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1.
From
Settings, tap Devic
e maintenance.
2. Tap Opt
imize now.
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Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance > Battery for options:
l Battery usage: View power usage by item.
l Power saving mode: Select a power mode to extend battery
life.
l App power monitor: View power usage by app.
l Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to
sleep by the App power monitor.
l Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to sleep immediately
when not being used.
More options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced
battery settings and notifications.
l
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Performance mode
Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit your usage.
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance > Performance mode.
l Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life and screen
resolution for everyday use.
l Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with ultra-high quality
sound and enhanced images.
l High performance: Experience the highest quality display
settings.
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Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an
optional memory card (not included).
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance > Storage.
l To increase available memory, tap Clean now.
Memory card (SD card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in
your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.
For more information, see Install a SIM card and memory card on
page 8.
Mount a memory card
When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically
mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However,
should you unmount the card without removing it from the device,
you need to mount it before it can be accessed.
1.
From
Settings, tap De
vice maintenance > Storage.
3.
Tap More options > Sto
rage settings.
4. Und
er Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Mount.
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Remove a memory card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory
card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.
1.
From
Settings, tap De
vice maintenance > Storage.
2.
Ta
p
More options > Sto
rage settings.
3. Un
der Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.
4. Remove your memory card from the device.
Format a memory card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music
and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the
SD card deletes all the stored data.
1.
From
Settings, tap De
vice maintenance > Storage.
2.
Ta
p
More options > Sto
rage settings.
3. U
nder Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap Format, and then
follow the prompts.
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Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close background
apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up
your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap De
vice maintenance > Memory.
• Th
e used and available memory are shown.
2. To free up as much memory as possible, tap Clean now and
follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will be closed.
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Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize them according to
preference. If an app does not support your default language, then it
will move to the next supported language in your list.
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral management > Language and
input > Language.
2.
Ta
p
Add language, an
d select a language from the list.
3. Ta
p Set as default to change the device language.
•
To switch to another language on the list, drag
Move next
to
the desired language to the top of the list, and then tap
Done.
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Default keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and
keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the
Google Play store.
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral management > Language and
input.
2. Ta
p Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.
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Google Voice typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice typing.
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral management > Language and
input.
2. Ta
p On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.
• Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing.
• Voice Match: Train Google Assistant to recognize your voice
when you say "Ok Google".
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech
recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not
connected to the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain
offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth
headset, if available.
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Manage on-screen keyboards
Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.
1.
From
Settings, tap Gen
eral management > Language and
input.
2. Tap O
n-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.
3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to
your device (sold separately).
1.
From
Settings, tap Gen
eral management > Language and
input.
2. Tap P
hysical keyboard, and then choose an option:
• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard
while a physical keyboard is also being used.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard
shortcuts on the screen.
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Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill services.
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral Management > Language and
input.
2. Ta
p Autofill service and select your preferred service.
Text-to-speech options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various
accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant.
u
From Settings, tap General management > Language and
input > Text-to-speech for options:
l Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google
Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings for options.
l Language: Select a default language.
l Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
l Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
l Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
l Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
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Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not
included).
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral management > Language and
input.
2. U
nder Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or
to the left to go slower.
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Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time information from the
wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date
and time manually.
u
From Settings, tap General management > Date and time.
The following options are available:
l Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from
your wireless network. When Automatic date and time is
disabled, the following options are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
l Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Report diagnostic information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when
you are having technical problems.
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral management > Report diagnostic
information.
2. Re
ad and accept the consent information to enable this feature.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to
its factory defaults.
Reset settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets
everything except the security, language, and account settings.
Personal data is not affected.
1.
From
Settings, tap Gene
ral management > Reset > Reset
settings.
2. Tap Re
set settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset
network settings.
1.
From
Settings, tap Gene
ral management > Reset > Reset
network settings.
2. Tap Re
set settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Factory data reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from
your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including
Google or other account settings, system and application data and
settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos,
videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not
affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory
Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event
it is lost or stolen.
If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) feature activated, you must enter the user
name and password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24
hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to
the account.
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Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to
your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and
password.
To reset your device:
1.
From
Settings, tap G
eneral management > Reset > Factory
data reset.
2. T
ap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your
device.
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Factory reset protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset
Protection is activated. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents
other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings
without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your
Google Account username and password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if
you do not have your Google Account username and password.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to
your nearest Samsung-authorized service center, you should remove
your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory
settings. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.
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Enable factory reset protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the
FRP security feature.
Disable factory reset protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cl
oud and accounts > Accounts >
[Google account].
2. Ta
p Remove account.
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Auto restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any
unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Ge
neral management > Reset > Auto
restart.
2. T
ap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set the following
parameters:
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
• Day: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your
device.
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Software update
Check for and install available software updates for your device.
u
From Settings, tap Software update for the following options:
l Download updates manually: Check for software updates.
l Download updates automatically: Update software
automatically.
l Scheduled software updates: Install software updates at a
time you set.
l Last update information: View information about the last
software update.
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Lock screen and security
Secure your device and protect your data with
Lock screen and security settings.
Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no security.
Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
1.
From
Settings, tap Lo
ck screen and security > Screen lock
type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. T
ap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen.
The following options are available:
l Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications.
l Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and
show only the icon.
l Transparency: Adjust the transparency of notifications.
l Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of notification text
automatically based on the background color.
3. Tap Done when finished.
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4. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted
locations or other devices have been detected. A secure
screen lock is required for this feature.
l Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A
secure screen lock is required for this feature.
Biometric locks
The following biometric lock types are available:
l Fingerprint scanner: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the
screen. For more information, see Fingerprint scanner on page 37.
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Lock screen and AOD settings
Configure display settings for the Lock screen.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security for options:
l Clock and FaceWidgets: Customize the clock, FaceWidgets,
and contact information that displays on the Lock screen and
Always On Display screen.
l Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock
screen and Always On Display screen.
l App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from the Lock
screen.
Google Play Protect
Configure app safety checks from Google Play.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lo
ck screen and security > Google Play
Protect.
2. Ta
p options to customize security.
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Find My Device
Protect your device from loss or theft. You need to sign in to your
Google Account to use this feature.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lo
ck screen and security > Find My Device.
l If you are not logged in to a Google Account, tap Find My
Device won’t work and follow the prompts to sign in.
2. The following options are available:
l Find My Device: Download the app from Google Play.
l Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet.
l Google: Search for “find my device” topics online.
Security update
Check the date of the last security software update.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Security update
to see if the latest security update is installed.
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Install unknown apps
Allow selected apps to install unknown third-party apps.
1.
From
Settings, tap Loc
k screen and security > Install unknown
apps.
2. Tap
an app.
3. Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be installed using
this app.
Samsung Pass
Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric
data. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/
ap
p/samsung-pass. You must sign in to your Samsung account to use
Sam
sung Pass.
1.
From
Settings, tap Loc
k screen and security > Samsung Pass.
2. Fo
llow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and add
your biometric data.
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Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using
your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprints) is
required to use Private mode.
1.
From
Settings, tap Loc
k screen and security > Private mode.
2. Tap O
n/Off to enable Private mode.
3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must
sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You
must also set a secure lock for your device.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Secure Folder
and follow the prompts to secure content on your device.
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App permission monitor
Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps
running in the background.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock
screen and security > App permission
monitor.
2. Tap O
n/Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when
they use certain permissions.
Secure startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password
to be entered before it starts up. You must have a secured screen
lock for this option to be available.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup
and select an option.
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Encrypt SD card
Protect your optional memory (not included) card by encrypting its
data.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock
screen and security > Encrypt SD
card.
2. Tap En
crypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data
on your memory card.
Set up SIM card lock
Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your SIM card.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts.
l Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
l Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to enable the feature.
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Security update service
Automatically receive security updates.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update service options:
l Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for
security policy updates.
– Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your
device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
l Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to
Samsung for threat analysis.
Device administration
Manage your device administrators and application installation
privileges.
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock s
creen and security > Other security
settings > Device admin apps.
2. Tap an
option to enable it as a device administrator.
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Credential storage
Manage your security certificates. You can disable or remove
certificates.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following options:
l Storage type: Select a storage location for credential
contents.
l View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s
ROM and other certificates you have installed.
l User certificates: View user certificates.
l Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from
storage.
l Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the
device and reset the password.
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Advanced security settings
Use these options to configure advanced security settings.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following advanced options:
l Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices
are connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled.
For more information, see Set a secure screen lock on
page 210.
l Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing
access to other features of your device.
l Usage data access: View the applications that can access your
device’s usage history.
l Notification access: View the applications that can access
notifications you receive on your device.
l Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission
to change the Do not disturb settings.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
Google Account, Samsung account, email, and
socialnetworking accounts.
Add an account
You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and
picture and video sharing accounts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Clo
ud and accounts > Accounts > Add
account.
2. Tap
one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the
account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your
accounts.
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Account settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can
configure common settings for all accounts of the same type.
Account settings and available features vary between account types
and service providers. Contact your service provider for more
information on your account’s settings.
1.
From
Settings, tap Clo
ud and accounts > Accounts >
[Account type].
2. Tap
an account to configure that account’s sync settings.
3. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Clo
ud and accounts > Accounts >
[Account type].
2. Tap
the account and then tap Remove account.
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Backup and restore
Configure your device to backup data to your personal accounts.
Samsung account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.
u
From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore
for options:
l Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up
your data.
l Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your
backup data.
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Google account
Enable backup of your information to your Google account.
u
From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore
for options:
l Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi
passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
l Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your
backup account.
l Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings
from Google servers.
Google settings
Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on
your Google account.
u
From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to customize.
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Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of
the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Vision and tap an option:
l Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and low-
vision users.
l Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice Assistant.
l Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for
privacy.
l Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection
instead of double tapping.
l Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide
information about nearby objects.
l Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level and
font size and style.
l High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to
increase the contrast with the background.
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l High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung
keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast
between the keys and the background.
l Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds
to make them stand out.
l Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.
l Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-
tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
l Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large pointer for a
connected mouse or touchpad.
l Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text
on a black background to black text on a white background.
l Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are
color blind or have difficulty reading the display because of
the screen color.
l Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have difficulty
reading the text.
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Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with audio aspects of
the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing and tap an option:
l Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the device detects a
baby crying or a doorbell.
l Flash notification: Set the camera light or screen to blink
whenever you receive a notification.
l Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for
privacy.
l Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing
aids.
l Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with
multimedia files when available.
l Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia
files when available.
l Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and
right balance when using a stereo device.
l Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with
one earphone.
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Dexterity and interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity and
interaction aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction
and tap an option:
l Universal switch: Control your device with your customized
switches.
l Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users
with reduced dexterity.
l Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without having to
press any buttons.
l Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
l Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after
the pointer stops over it.
l Interaction control: Customize interactable or non-
interactable areas, hardkeys, and the keyboard.
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More accessibility settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility
l Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options.
For more information, see
T
ext-to-speech options on page 199
.
l Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of
directions.
l Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the
Volume up key and the Power key together.
l Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features
using the Volume keys.
l Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of
any unread notifications.
l Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering
and ending calls.
l Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events,
and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a
single tap.
l Accessibility settings backup: Import and export your
accessibility settings, or share them with other devices.
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Accessibility services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google
Play store.
1.
From
Settings, tap A
ccessibility.
2.
Other installed accessibility services may be listed and
configured under Services.
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Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it
easier to use.
Help
View the user manual on your device.
u
From Settings, tap Help.
Manage game features
Automatically arrange all your games in one place. For more
information on Game Launcher, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Games.
l Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.
l Tap On/Off to enable Game Tools.
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Device assistance app
Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the
screen currently shown.
1.
Tap
Settings > Ap
ps > More options > Default apps
> Device assistance app.
2. T
ap an option to customize:
• Device assistance app: Select your default assistance app.
• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on the screen to
provide related content.
• Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze images of the
screen.
Dual messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1.
From
Settings, tap A
dvanced features > Dual messenger.
2.
Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the feature for
each app.
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About phone
View information about your device, including current status, legal
information, hardware and software versions, and more.
1.
From
Settings, tap A
bout phone, and then view your phone
number, model number, serial number, and IMEI information.
2. T
ap additional items to view more information about your device.
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Legal
View legal information
for your device.
Legal information
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding
arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement within
30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing
optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and
providing the applicable information. For complete terms and
conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration
Agreement” section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the
Product.
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Find legal information online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User
License Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your
device are available online.
Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, and Health &
Safety Information:
Phone:
l English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
l Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
Tablet:
l English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
l Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
End User License Agreement:
l English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
l Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4/#SPANISH
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Find legal information on the mobile device
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User
License Agreement (EULA) and Health & Safety Information are also
available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The
location depends on the device, and is usually in the “About device”
or “About phone” section, for example:
l Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Legal
information > Samsung legal
l Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.
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Intellectual property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers
relating to the Product, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung and
protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty
provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,
copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation
and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the
Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will
not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse
engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the
Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the
Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and its suppliers.
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Open source software
Some software components of this product, including but not limited
to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, incorporate source code covered under
GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License
(LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses.
To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses,
please visit: opensource.samsung.com
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Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion
of liability
The information below explains that a user accepts this Product as
sold, including the hardware and software components as created
and packaged for sale. If the user changes these parameters
through a unique modification, Samsung will not be held responsible
for damages or issues that result from these end-user changes.
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that
accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”,
and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind
whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to
the:
l merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular
purpose or use;
l design, condition or quality of the product;
l performance of the product;
l workmanship of the product or the components contained
therein; or
l compliance of the product with the requirements of any law, rule,
specification or contract pertaining thereto.
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an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect
to the Product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the
product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including
incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated
profits or benefits.
Modification of software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities
caused by your editing of registry settings, or your modification of
Operating System (OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and applications to
work improperly. Your carrier may not permit users to download
certain software, such as custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a
Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind.
Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information
about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.
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Maintaining water and dust
resistance
CAUTION! To avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not
charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do
not handle device, charger or cords with wet hands while charging.
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown
to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (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, 5.0 feet, for 30
minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to
water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments
are closed tightly.
Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device components
or an internally sealed system, this condition will void your device
warranty.
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Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
l Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can
be opened, should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent
liquid from entering the system.
l Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft
cloth. If your device has gotten wet, you should dry the inside of
the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge
your device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may
operate abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or
overheat.
l Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to
water over 5.0 feet deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device
is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft
cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water,
rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it
thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in
fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to
suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
l Water resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion in
fresh water up to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes. If Device is exposed
to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth; if
exposed to liquid other than fresh water, rinse with fresh water
and dry as directed.
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Warning! Liquid other than fresh water may enter the device faster.
Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may
cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
l Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
l If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust
resistant features of the device may be damaged.
l To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of
your device, if an S Pen is available for use, verify it is securely
inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.
l The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the
device is used in water or in other liquids.
Restricting children’s access to
your mobile device
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make
calls that increase your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts
and accessories out of the reach of small children.
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Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights
Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use
the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible
with DRM-protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the
specified capacity because the operating system and default
applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying
services/features.
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