SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Camera Memory card (microSD card) Gallery Turning the device on and off Galaxy Shop Initial setup Calendar Samsung account Reminder Transferring data from your previous Radio device (Smart Switch) My Files Understanding the screen Clock...
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Table of Contents Settings Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Introduction Device care Connections Optimising your device Wi-Fi Battery Bluetooth Storage Data saver Memory Mobile Hotspot Security More connection settings Ultra data saving Sounds and vibration Apps Sound quality and effects General management Notifications Accessibility...
Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
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Basics • Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached for protection during production and distribution. Damage to the attached screen protector is not covered by the warranty. • You can see the touchscreen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment.
• If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved one.
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• Delete unnecessary files or unused apps. • Decrease the screen brightness. • If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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Basics Precautions for device overheating If you begin to feel uncomfortable due to the device overheating, stop using the device. When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models. •...
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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Basics Device layout Speaker Front camera SIM card / Memory card tray Volume key Side key Touchscreen Earphone jack Multipurpose jack GPS antenna Rear camera Main antenna Flash Main antenna Speaker Microphone...
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• If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre. • If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device’s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work.
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Basics Hard keys Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. Side key • Press twice to launch the app or feature you set. • Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot. Side key + Volume Down key •...
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
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Basics Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • Optimise the device using the device care feature. • When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side key. •...
• If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device. • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
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Insert the tray back into the tray slot. • Use only a nano-SIM card. • Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website. Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray.
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Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the misuse of external storage devices.
Basics Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. Volume Down key Side key Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.
Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit account.samsung.com.
Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information.
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Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step. Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.
Basics Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Tap the screen. Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Double-tapping Tap and hold an Double-tap the item and drag screen. it to the target position. Swiping Spreading and pinching...
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Basics Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment.
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Basics Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen.
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Basics Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels. •...
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Basics Launching Finder Search for content on the device quickly. On the Apps screen, tap Search. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap Enter a keyword. Apps and content on your device will be searched. If you tap on the keyboard, you can search for more content.
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Basics • Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location. • Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder. Only the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.
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Basics Icon Meaning UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA+ network connected LTE network connected Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode / Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging / Battery power level...
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. Notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar.
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Basics Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons. Quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness of the display. To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.
Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it Delete a preceding character. twice. Enter symbols. Break to the next line. Change the keyboard settings. Enter a space. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
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Basics Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. • : Enter emoticons. • : Change the keyboard for one-handed operation. •...
Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Launch the Galaxy Store app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Apps and features Enabling apps Launch the Settings app, tap Apps → → Disabled, select an app, and then tap Enable. Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your device. To view your app permission settings, launch the Settings app and tap Apps.
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Apps and features Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app, tap Recents or Contacts, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call. If this feature is deactivated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures, and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it.
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Apps and features Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list. Launch the Phone app and tap → Settings → Block numbers. Tap Recents or Contacts, select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap Done. To manually enter a number, tap Add phone number, enter a phone number, and then When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications.
Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account. Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup → Accounts and select the account to sync with.
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Apps and features Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app. Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Make a voice call. •...
Apps and features Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Sending messages Launch the Messages app and tap Add recipients and enter a message. To record and send a voice message, tap and hold , say your message, and then release your finger.
Apps and features Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete, then tap Delete. Changing message settings Launch the Messages app, tap → Settings. You can block unwanted messages, change notification settings, and more. Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.
Apps and features Camera Introduction Take pictures and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • Do not take pictures or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited. •...
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Apps and features to take a picture. To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen. Camera settings Options for current shooting mode Zoom Shooting modes list Preview thumbnail...
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Apps and features Using zoom features Select or drag it to the left or right to zoom in or out. Alternatively, spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • : The wide-angle camera lets you take basic pictures or record normal videos. •...
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Apps and features Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily. On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO and tap to take a picture. Taking selfies You can take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.
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Apps and features Customising camera settings On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Videos • Rear video size: Select an aspect ratio and resolution for videos you want to take with the rear camera.
Apps and features Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app. More options Search for images.
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Apps and features Viewing images Launch the Gallery app and select an image. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. More options Modify the image. Share the image with others. Add the image to favourites. Delete the image.
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Apps and features Viewing videos Launch the Gallery app and select a video to play. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. More options Capture the current Create an animated GIF. screen. Switch to the pop-up Change the screen ratio.
Launch the Gallery app, tap → Settings, and then tap the Recycle bin switch to activate it. To view files in the recycle bin, launch the Gallery app and tap → Recycle bin. Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products. Launch the Galaxy Shop app. Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner.
Apps and features Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. • To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated. Location reminders may not be available depending on the model.
Apps and features Radio Launch the Radio app. Before you use this app, you must connect an earphone, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time. Scan and save stations. Record audio from the FM radio.
Apps and features My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device. Launch the My Files app. To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap Analyse storage. To search for files or folders, tap Clock Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.
Apps and features Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images. Launch the Gallery app and select an image. and select a sharing method you want. You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network. Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps.
Settings Introduction Customise device settings. Launch the Settings app. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap Connections Options Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections. • Wi-Fi: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Settings • Data usage: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit. You can activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data.
Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
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Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices will be listed. Select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
Settings Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage → Data saver and tap the switch to activate it. When the data saver feature is activated, the icon will appear on the status bar.
Settings More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings. • Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more information.
Settings Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration. • Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode. • Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...
Settings Notifications Change the notification settings. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. • Suggest actions and replies: Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications. • Swipe left or right for snooze: Set the device to show the notification snooze icon when you swipe a notification to the left or right on the notification panel.
Settings • Outdoor mode: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. • Blue light filter: Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. You can set a schedule for applying the blue light filter. •...
Settings • Clock style: Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen. • Roaming clock: Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming. • FaceWidgets: Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen. •...
• Receive marketing information: Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information, such as special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters. • Samsung account privacy: Manage personal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customisation Service. • Advanced: Configure advanced settings for privacy.
• Location services: View the location services your device is using. Accounts and backup Sign in to accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup.
Settings Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. • Side key: Select an app or feature to launch using the Side key. Refer to Setting the Side for more information.
Settings Digital Wellbeing and parental controls View the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from interfering with your life. You can also set up parental controls for your children and manage their digital use. On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls.
The available capacity may change when you update the device. • You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website.
Settings Memory On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Memory. To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background, tick apps from the apps list, and tap Clean now. Security Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. On the Settings screen, tap Device care →...
Settings General management Customise your device’s system settings or reset the device. On the Settings screen, tap General management. • Language and input: Select device languages and change settings, such as keyboards and voice input types. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.
Settings Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. • Screen reader: Activate Voice Assistant, which provides voice feedback. To view help information to learn how to use this feature, tap Tutorial. •...
Settings About phone Access your device’s information. On the Settings screen, tap About phone. To change your device’s name, tap Edit. • Status: View various device information, such as the SIM card status, Wi-Fi MAC address, and serial number. • Legal information: View legal information related to the device, such as safety information and the open source licence.
Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
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• If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again.
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• Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
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• Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Picture quality is poorer than the preview •...
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→ Reset settings → Reset to reset network settings. You may lose registered information when performing the reset. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the...
Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.