Table of Contents Special Features ..............1 Side Speaker ..................2 Getting Started ..............3 Legal....................4 Legal Information................5 Set Up Your Device ................11 Assemble Your Device ..............12 Start Using Your Device ..............21 Set Up Your Device ................23 Learn About Your Device ..............27 Front View ..................28 Back View ...................30...
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Home Screen ..................31 Navigation ..................40 Entering Text ..................43 Emergency Mode ................47 Apps ..................50 Using Apps ..................51 1Weather .................... 55 AppFinder ..................56 Calculator ................... 57 Calendar ..................... 59 Camera and Video ................63 Clock ....................69 Contacts ..................... 73 Email ....................82 Facebook ....................86 Galaxy Apps ..................
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Internet .....................96 Messages ..................100 Messenger ..................106 My Files ................... 107 Phone ....................109 Samsung+ ..................120 Secure Folder .................. 120 TracFone Apps ..................121 Settings ................122 How to Use Settings ..............123 Connections ..................124 Wi-Fi ....................125 Bluetooth ..................128 Airplane Mode ................132 Data Usage ..................
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Printing .................... 138 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..........139 Reset Network Settings ..............140 Sounds and Vibration ..............141 Sound Mode..................142 Vibrations ..................142 Volume ..................... 143 Ringtone...................144 Notification Sounds ............... 145 Do Not Disturb ................146 System Sounds ................146 Key-Tap Feedback ................147 Sound Quality and Effects ............
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Icon Frames ..................153 Status Bar ..................154 Screen Timeout ................154 Screen Saver ..................154 Wallpapers and Themes ..............156 Wallpapers..................157 Themes ..................... 158 Icons ....................158 Device Maintenance ..............159 Quick Optimization ................160 Battery ....................160 Storage ....................161 RAM ....................164 Device Security ................164 Language and Input ...............
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View Passwords ................176 Security Update Service ..............176 Device Administration ..............177 Credential Storage ................. 177 Advanced Security Settings ............178 Accounts ..................179 Samsung Cloud ................180 Accounts ..................181 Backup and Restore ...............183 Google Settings ................184 Accessibility .................. 186 Table of Contents...
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Other Settings ................. 191 Applications Settings ..............192 One-Handed Operation ..............194 Other Features ................194 About Device ................... 196 Getting Help ..............197 Videos ....................198 Simulators ..................198 Tips ....................198 Samsung Support ................198 Table of Contents viii...
Important legal information can be accessed in writing, on the mobile device, or at: samsung.com READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY AND OTHER CLAIMS, and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar...
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 SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with 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: •...
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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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Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. 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. Getting Started Legal Information...
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device. Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover off.
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Do not pull on Speaker Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during removal or installation of an internal component can cause the material to break. Set Up Your Device...
Install the SIM Card Your phone comes with the SIM card already installed. If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features.
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Install an Optional Memory Card You can install a microSD or microSDHC 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. ►...
Install the Battery The battery is installed in the back of the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery. Set Up Your Device...
Replace the Back Cover The back cover should be replaced before using the device. 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessory port. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 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.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
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• If the lower part of the device overheats, check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. • If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials between the device and the wireless charger.
Start Using Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. To turn the device off: 1.
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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: ► Press the Power key. The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
Set Up Your Device Use the Set Up Wizard The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi ®...
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Google Account username and password. For more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page 169. 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.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 181.
Transfer Data from Your Old Device Samsung Smart Switch Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com. Set Up Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
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.
Front View Microphone Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key Learn About Your Device...
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• Proximity sensor Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range to the human body. •...
Home Screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator Learn About Your Device...
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Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full Battery low Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode 4G LTE...
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Notification Icons Missed call Call in progress Call on hold New email New Gmail New voicemail New message File download in progress File upload in progress GPS active App updates available App updates complete Learn About Your Device...
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Notifications Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Learn About Your Device...
View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home 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. •...
Customize Your Home Screen App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
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Widgets Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. To add a widget to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
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• Palette: Change the color. • Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add. 3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it. • To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder.
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Wallpapers and Themes Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. 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.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it. • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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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. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
Entering Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Options Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice typing.
Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
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Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Google voice typing for options. • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search whenever you say “OK Google”.
Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. •...
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Turn Off Emergency Mode After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency mode. ► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap More options > Turn off Emergency mode. Use Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power.
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• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service. • More options: 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.
• Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install.
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To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall/disable on their shortcut. 3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app. 4.
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Organize Apps Arrange the Order App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More options > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location.
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4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it. • To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder. 5. Tap Done when finished. To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. To delete a folder: 1.
1Weather 1Weather lets you receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1Weather. Visit 1weatherapp.com to learn more. Apps...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys, tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and enter the next number.
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to landscape. – or – If Portrait is enabled, tap Rotate screen. Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings on the Notification panel.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap View, and then tap one of the following: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year.
Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Add to add an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. 1.
Create a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. 1.
Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.
Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures: •...
Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera. If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1.
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• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. • Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera button to take pictures continuously. • Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving subjects. Front camera •...
Camera Settings You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Settings to configure settings for the Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.
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Common • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. •...
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. •...
3. 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. •...
World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3.
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Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • Start: Begin timing. • Stop: Stop timing. • Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see "Accounts" on page 181. Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app.
Tap More for additional fields. Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Home or Work). 3. Tap Save. Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details > Share. 3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard file (VCF) or as a Text. 4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. Import Contacts Your phone can import contacts from an installed SD memory card (not included).
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Link or Unlink Contacts When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Mark Contacts as Favorites When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. To mark contacts as Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group You can create your own contact groups.
Edit a Group You can rename a contact group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group You can add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Send email. 4.
Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. Add or Remove an Email Account from Your Device To add an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3.
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This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose new email. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient from Contacts or...
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Open New Email To access email: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap an email to view it. Manage the Inbox There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Facebook. Apps...
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. View Pictures Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1.
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Edit Pictures You can edit pictures stored on your device. ► While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see the following options: • Share: Send the image to your contacts by email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts, or other methods. •...
Play Video You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. Edit Video You can trim segments of a video.
Share Pictures and Videos You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More options > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services.
Delete Files You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Gmail. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.
Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. ►...
Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. View a Web Site To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.
Use Browser Tabs Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > New tab. To close a tab: 1. Tap Tabs. 2. Tap Close tab by the tabs you want to close. Save and Use Bookmarks The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History.
Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. To save the current web page: ► Tap More > Save web page. To view saved web pages: 1. Tap Bookmarks >...
To enable Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs > Turn on secret. 3. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. – or – Tap Do not use password.
Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
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Create and Send a Text or Multimedia Message This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Compose new message. 3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose. 4.
View New Messages When you receive a new message, New message appears on the Status bar. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see "Notifications" on page 34. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Protect/Lock Messages You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation. 3.
View Contact Information from a Message View a contact's details while reading a message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation. 3. Tap a contact, and then tap it again to view the contact's information.
Configure Alerts To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Emergency alert settings. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. • All alerts are enabled (on) by default. 4. Tap an alert option to disable it. Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more.
Messenger Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger, which works just like texting. Note: A data plan is required to use Messenger. To access Messenger: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messenger. Apps...
To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
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Videos: View video files. My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder.
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Make a Call You can make a call from a Home screen. Using the Dialer 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
From Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. 3.
Decline with Message ► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. ► Tap Send message and select a message. End a Call To finish your call: ►...
To return to the call screen: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap End call.
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Save a Contact 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 Recents. 3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list.
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 Recents. 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 4.
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3. Tap an unassigned number. • Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in sequence. • Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail. 4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Make an Emergency Call You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call.
Secure Lock Screens You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer. 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Call.
From Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. 2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using. 3.
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
TracFone Apps Enjoy these apps from TracFone. My Account Downloader Access your current account information. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Account Downloader. Voice Mail Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Connect to a Wi-Fi Network To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1.
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4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network. • Security: Select a security option and enter your password. • Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically whenever available. • Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
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• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. •...
Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct. See “Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct” on page 127 for more information. 2. From an app, tap Share or More >...
Pair with a Bluetooth Device The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.
Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Receive Data Using Bluetooth Share data with another device using Bluetooth. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap Accept. 3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel and tap File received.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Turn Mobile Data On or Off Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone. 1.
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Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning amount you set. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Data usage. 3. On the graph, drag the warning bar up or down to set the data usage warning amount.
Additional Mobile Data Usage Options Configure more options for mobile data usage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Data usage. 3. Tap More options for the following options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.
Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 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 Screen Lock” on page 172. Set Up and Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN connection to your device.
Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3.
Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Set the Vibration Pattern Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern. 3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it. Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume. 3.
Notification Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following options: • Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications.
Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
• Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected.
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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings.
Notifications Settings The following topics cover your phone’s Notifications settings options. To access notification settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display. 3. Customize options under Brightness: •...
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Status Bar Configure display options for the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Status bar. • Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar. •...
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4. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • 1Weather: Display local weather information. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings for options. • Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Settings for options.
Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers. 3.
Themes Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Themes. 3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme. •...
Device Maintenance Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Quick Optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for malware. To use the quick optimization feature: 1.
• App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use battery power when not in use. Tap Save power to enable. • Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor. •...
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To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts. 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.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. 4.
Check the amount of available RAM. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > RAM. •...
Language and Input Configure your device’s language and input settings. Language You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Language. 3.
Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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.
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.
To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device. Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device.
Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock type. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level of security: •...
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Secure Startup Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or password to be entered before it starts up. You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...
Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. • Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost device.
• Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung cloud. • If a Samsung account has not been added, tap Add account and follow the prompts. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the following options are available: •...
Samsung account to only when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Remove account: Remove your Samsung account. Contact us: Contact Samsung. FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site to view additional information based on frequently asked questions. Accounts Configure email, social networking, and other supported accounts.
Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account and then tap More options > Remove account. Backup and Restore Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. Samsung Account Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.
Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
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• Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. • Search & now: Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings. • Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Vision You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Vision, and tap an option: • Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
• Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device.
More Accessibility Settings Customize additional accessibility features for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility, and tap an option: • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key quickly three times in succession. •...
Applications Settings You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk.
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• Change system settings: Select which apps can change system settings. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. 5. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options are displayed: •...
One-Handed Operation Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed operation. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Reduce screen size: Press the Home key three times in quick succession to reduce the size of the display.
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• Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear. • Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages.
Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...
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