Face Recognition passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes Configure facial recognition security to add an extra to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung layer of security when using your device. account. For more information, see “Face Recognition” on For more information, see “Iris Scanner”...
Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system, and has passed military specification (MIL‑STD‑810G) testing. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 200. Special Features...
Assemble Your Device Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to eject the SIM card/Memory card tray. Install a SIM card and optional memory card (not included), and charge your device before using. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card.
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3. Turn the tray over and place the memory card on the top of the tray with the gold contacts facing down. 4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot. Set Up Your Device...
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved before inserting a power connector to charge your by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device your device to maximize battery life. Using other may operate abnormally.
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USB cable. charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or Replace the damaged USB cable with a new performance and is in the device’s normal range of Samsung-approved cable. operation. • If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign...
Start Using Your Device Micro-USB Connector Use a Micro-USB cable (not included) to connect your device to a computer with the included Micro-USB Turn Your Device On or Off connector. The instructions below explain how to turn your device Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support on or off.
Use the Setup Wizard To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or double-tap Home, and The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard then drag your finger across the screen. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, Add a Google Account connect to a Wi-Fi...
Transfer Data from Your Old Device Add a Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and ™ content and apps on your device. other content from your old device. You can also use the included USB connector to copy content quickly 1.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a transfer. greeting, and record your name. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information For more information on voicemail, see and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer “Voicemail” on page 105.
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 Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Iris scanner Iris detection LED Volume keys Power key Bixby key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
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• • Proximity sensor Volume keys Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, functionality when the device is in close notifications, and system sounds. proximity to the body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a Turns the screen back on and enables touch photo.
Back View Rear camera Microphone Flash Fingerprint sensor Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touch screen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. • More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...
Navigation Bar To view the navigation keys in full screen mode: ► Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, the Navigation bar. displays the navigation keys. Navigation Bar Settings Navigation keys You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout.
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• Button layout: Choose the order of the navigation keys. • Home button sensitivity: Adjust the amount of pressure needed to touch and hold Home by moving the slider. Learn About Your Device...
Home Screen Status bar Home screen indicator App shortcuts Recent apps Back Home Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
Status Bar Notification Icons Missed call The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification Call in progress alerts on the left. Call on hold Status Icons New email Battery full New Gmail Battery low New voicemail...
• Customize Your To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Home Screen • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. Screens •...
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Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with options menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.
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Themes Icons Customize your device with coordinated colors, Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. wallpapers, fonts, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons to customize. 2.
Widgets 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: • Home screen layout: Set your device to have a Widgets are simple application extensions that run on Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen a Home screen. where all apps are located. To add a widget to a Home screen: •...
Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
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View the Notification Panel You can also open or close the Notification panel by swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor. You can access the Notification panel from any screen. To open using the Fingerprint scanner: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1.
Quick Settings The Notification panel 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 setting to turn it on or off. •...
You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick settings. commands, and more from the Bixby Home page. • Promotions: View available promotions from Samsung. Bixby Home • Help: Get access to Bixby support. The Bixby Home page displays customized content based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your Bixby Voice Assistant usage patterns and will suggest content you may like.
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Bixby Vision Gallery Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and in the Gallery app. Internet apps to give you a deeper understanding of what you see. It provides contextual icons for 1.
• Always On Display Show always: Enable to show the AOD at all times. View missed calls and notifications, check the time and Set schedule: If you disable Show always, date, and view other information without unlocking set a schedule for when to start and end your device using the Always On Display (AOD) feature.
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AOD Themes Apply custom themes for AOD. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > AOD to customize. • Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Display. 3. Tap View all to see downloaded AODs. 4.
Remove face data: Delete registered faces. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a • Samsung Pass: Use face recognition for pattern, PIN, or password. identification when using supported apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > to your Samsung account. Fingerprint scanner for the following options: • To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, Register a Fingerprint enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering supported apps and actions. passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. account.
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Preview screen mask: Display a mask when using iris verification. • Samsung Pass: Use your irises for identification when using supported apps. • Samsung account: Use your irises for identification when logging into your Samsung account.
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• Iris unlock: Use your irises for identification when unlocking your device. • Iris unlock when screen turns on: Use your irises for identification when unlocking your phone as soon as the screen turns on. • Tips for using iris recognition: View a tutorial on how to use the iris scanner.
Multi Window Multitask by using two applications 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 any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
Window Controls Multi Window Settings The Window controls modify the way app windows are Additional features are available for Multi window. displayed in split screen view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 2.
• Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: The Options key displays the last option used. Options ► Tap a text field to display the Samsung keyboard. • Symbol to insert symbols. Learn About Your Device...
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Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear Options. personalized data, and view information about 2.
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Use Samsung Voice Input Configure Samsung Voice Input Set customized options for Samsung voice input. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. 2. Tap Settings for options: • Keyboard language: Select languages for the Samsung voice input keyboard.
Emergency Mode Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features are available on the Home screen: features and conserve your device’s power during an • emergency situation. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
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• Turn Off Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based When emergency mode is turned off, you will return to on current battery charge and usage. standard mode. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone 1.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Galaxy Essentials 2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it. • View and download Samsung apps that are optimized To return to the main Home screen, tap for use with Galaxy devices. Home.
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Uninstall or Disable Apps Sort Apps Uninstall or disable apps you download and install. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Create and Use Folders Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
• Apps Settings Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. • Special access: Select which apps can have 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. special access permissions to features on your device.
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• 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.
• Barometer: Displays your elevation and atmospheric pressure. • Samsung Health: This is a shortcut to the Samsung Health app. For more information, see “Samsung Health” on page 109. • Compass: Displays the direction that your device is pointing to, and your latitude and longitude.
Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator >...
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen. Apps...
Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
Create an Event Delete an Event Delete events from your Calendar. Use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to 2.
Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.
Camera and Video Animated and Beauty filters Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Bixby Vision Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
• Take Pictures To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 4. Tap Take a picture. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Camera.
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• Configure Shooting Mode Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your specific section of each video in slow motion pictures or choose from several shooting modes.
Camera Settings Common • Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures Use the icons on the main camera screen and the after they have been taken. You can focus on settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. subjects near to the camera, far away from the camera, or both.
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Front camera Common • • Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Motion photo: Create a short video by taking higher resolution for higher quality requires pictures. more memory. • Video stabilization: Activate anti‑shake to keep • Video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a the focus steady when the camera is moving.
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• Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location. For more information, see “Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card” on page 6. • Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile,” “Cheese,”...
• Clock Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.
World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm The World clock lets you keep track of the time in and/or vibrates. multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
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Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Contacts • Contact photo to assign a picture or animated GIF to the new contact. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize • Enter a name and other contact information. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see “Add an Account”...
Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.
Import Contacts Export Contacts Your phone can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.
Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then Send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts using the sharing panel from within any app.
• Email If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all your email accounts in one app. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. To add an email account, see •...
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Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts View email you receive for multiple accounts, or you There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Remove an Email Account Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Emergency Zone. • To add recipients for your emergency messages, tap Add contact.
Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to download apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps. Apps...
Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your Favorite.
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• Set as Always On Display image: Set the Edit: View and use the editing tools. picture as the background image for the Transform: Straighten, crop, flip, rotate, Always On Display. or change other form properties. Print: Send the picture to a connected Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, printer.
Play Videos Edit Videos You can edit videos stored on your device. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Video Enhancer Delete Pictures and Videos Enhance the playback quality of your videos in any You can delete pictures and videos stored on your video app. device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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• Take a Screenshot Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand Capture an image of your screen. A Screenshots album across it, from side to side, keeping your hand in is automatically created in the Gallery app.
Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
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Gmail Maps Send and receive email messages with Google’s Get directions and other location‑based information. web‑based email service. You must enable location services to use Google Maps. For more information, see “Location” on page 132. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and Quick Menu then tap Go on the keyboard.
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
Web pages can be shared with your contacts. your device is not connected to the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
Internet app. – or – 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Tap Don’t use password. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 6. Browse the Internet as usual. 3. Tap More options > Settings. •...
Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) message. and multimedia messages (MMS). • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1.
View New Messages Message Search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
Emergency Alerts Send SOS Messages Emergency alerts notify customers of imminent threats Send a message with your location to designated to their safety within their geographical area. There is contacts when you are in an emergency situation. no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Cloud drives vary depending on the services you 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. sign in to. 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
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Get more space: View storage information for your device. Settings: View settings for the My Files app. Apps...
Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
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Make a Call Make a Call from Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded You can make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Direct Calls Decline a Call Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you details are currently on the screen by bringing the are using an app, a pop‑up screen is displayed for the device close to your ear.
End a Call Switch to Headset or Speaker Listen to the call using the speaker or through a ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Bluetooth headset (not included). Actions While on a Call ► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
Call Log 4. Tap Details. The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or 5. Tap Create contact. missed are stored in the Call log. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If you want to replace the number for an existing 2.
Block a Number Create a Speed Dial You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial You can make a call using Speed dial. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an •...
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Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone Voicemail.
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Optional Calling Services Calling PLUS You can make calls over Wi‑Fi when you are connected If available with your mobile service plan, the following to a Wi‑Fi network. Calling PLUS is a service provided calling services are supported. by your wireless service provider. Please contact your wireless service provider for details on cost and Place a Multi-Party Call functionality.
Phone Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
Samsung Connect Samsung Gear Control and manage your connected devices by Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this monitoring them in one place. Check the status of your application. devices by looking at the dashboard. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Before You Start Exercising or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of Although the Samsung Health application is a great disease. companion to your exercise routine, it is always best...
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Before beginning your exercise regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: • Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; • Dizziness or loss of consciousness; •...
You can make edits to notes you create. Write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
3. Tap More options for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. • List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view. • Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app. Apps...
It is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A Samsung account is required. Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your device. For more information, see “NFC and Payment” on For more information about Samsung Pay, visit page 127.
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Simple Pay Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay Use Simply Pay to access Samsung Pay from the Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an Lock Screen, Home screen, or Always On Display. expanding selection of your favorite retailers. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Smart Switch Get live help, discover new features, and unlock Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and promotions for your Samsung device. other content from your old device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Access Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain There are a couple of ways to access your device setting, you can use the Search feature. settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►...
Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local manually. Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
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• Wi‑Fi Options WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of equipment. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device 1.
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Wi‑Fi Direct Share Data with Wi‑Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi network. Direct.
Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. that connects your device wirelessly to a number of •...
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Rename a Paired Device To receive data from another device using Bluetooth: Once you have paired your device to another device, 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your you can rename the paired device to make it easier to phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to recognize.
Phone Visibility Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone. Allow other devices to find your mobile device and transfer files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Turn Data Saver On or Off Turn Mobile Data On or Off Data saver prevents some apps from sending or Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone. receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. frequency of data use.
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Create an Alert for Mobile Data Additional Mobile Data Usage Usage Options Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning Configure more options for mobile data usage. amount you set. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Airplane Mode NFC and Payment Airplane mode disconnects your device from all NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange networks and turns off connectivity features, such as when you touch your device with another compatible phone calls and Wi-Fi. device. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features Enable NFC such as playing music, watching videos, and other...
Android Beam Tap and Pay When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment content to another NFC-capable device by holding the application you want to use for making purchases on devices close together.
Mobile Hotspot 4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device. 5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s Activate Hotspot to allow other devices to use your Hotspot. device’s Internet connection. 6. Enter your device’s Hotspot password on the target 1.
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Allowed Devices List Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Hotspot with Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the settings. list, they can scan for your device and connect using 1.
• Tethering Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default You can use Bluetooth and USB tethering to share your password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot device’s Internet connection with a computer. screen.
Mobile Networks Location Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Some apps may require one or more location services data service. be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Locating Method 2.
Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Location services store and use your device’s most • Wi‑Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan recent location data. Google apps, such as Google for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Maps, can use this data to improve your search results Wi-Fi is turned off.
Nearby Device Scanning Printing Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Print images and documents to Samsung printers and up easily. You receive a notification when there are other compatible printers (not included). available devices to connect to. This function uses 1.
MirrorLink Virtual Private Networks Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks and information screen using a USB connection. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Note: To use this feature, your car system must support Secure Screen Lock”...
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Connect to or Disconnect from To edit or delete a VPN: Your VPN 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. settings >...
Ethernet Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Settings...
Sound Mode Easy Mute You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or the individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Volume Vibration Intensity Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and Set the volume level and default volume for call feedback. ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Volume Keys for Media 2.
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Set the Volume Media Volume Limiter You can also set the volume from a Home screen by Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You pressing the Volume key. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting.
Ringtone 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. options: • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications.
Do Not Disturb System Sounds Use these options to determine which notifications can Set various other system sound options. make sounds, and during which time periods you want 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. to enter this mode. 2.
• 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. • Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Separate App Sound 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker of music and videos for a clearer listening or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on experience.
Block App Notifications 3. Tap an app, and select an option: • Allow notifications: Receive notifications from Block notifications for apps. this app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, 2.
Smart Alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable. Settings...
Screen Brightness Blue Light Filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep or personal preference. You may also want to adjust better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Screen Mode Screen Resolution Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can change the screen resolution level. All apps will close when you change the resolution. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Screen Zoom and Font Full Screen Apps You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen style. aspect ratio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Easy Mode Icon Frames Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler You can show icons with shaded frames to make them layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. making for a more straightforward visual experience.
Status Bar Screen Timeout Configure display options for the Status bar. Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Screen Saver Smart Stay Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so when the device is docked (dock not included) or while that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. charging.
One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One‑handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: •...
Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2.
• • Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with be put to sleep immediately when they are not ultra high quality sound and enhanced images. being used. • High performance: Experience the highest • More options >...
Memory Card (SD Card) Remove a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the Once an optional memory card (not included) has been memory card, unmount the card before removing it installed in your device, the card memory is displayed from the device.
Memory Format a Memory Card When formatting an SD card, you should back up Check the amount of available memory. You can close your music and photo files that are stored on the card background apps and reduce the amount of memory because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored you are using to speed up your device.
Language and Input Default Keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Configure your device’s language and input settings. menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Change the Device Language 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference.
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• Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you Speak rather than type your text entries using to use voice input while not connected to the Google Voice typing. ™ network. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
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Manage On‑Screen Keyboards Physical Keyboards Enable or disable on-screen keyboards. Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold separately). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the trackpad (not included). Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. •...
Date and Time Report Diagnostic Information By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are This feature sends diagnostic information about your outside network coverage, you can set date and time device when you are having technical problems. information manually using the date and time settings.
Reset Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also reset settings with Reset network settings. your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Reset Settings 2.
Factory Data Reset To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset.
Google Account username and password can use the device. For more information, visit 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set samsung.com/us/support/frp. the following parameters: You will not be able to access the device after a factory •...
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > System updates for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. •...
Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications.
Lock Screen and Biometric Locks AOD Settings The following biometric lock types are available: • Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock Configure display settings for the Lock screen and your device. For more information, see “Face Always On Display (AOD). Recognition”...
Settings > Lock screen and security > Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services Find My Mobile. with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass. 3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap 1.
Secure startup and select an option. Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. Encrypt SD Card You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device.
• View Passwords Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Display password characters briefly as you type them. Device Administration 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Manage your device administrators and application 2.
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some Use these options to configure advanced security other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or settings. remove it. 1.
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• Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.
Settings > Cloud and accounts > Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your Samsung Cloud. events and tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and the prompts to add one. categories. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the...
Samsung 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. Cloud account. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or the prompts to add one. remove your Samsung account. Add an Account...
Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.
Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >...
Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the • Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice Samsung keyboard and change its colors to Assistant. increase the contrast between the keys and the • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all background.
• with hearing aids. Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles the display because of the screen color. with multimedia files when available. Settings...
• • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with Assistant menu: Improve the device multimedia files when available. accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without the left and right balance when using a stereo having to press any buttons.
• More Accessibility Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. Settings • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or Customize additional accessibility features for your reject incoming calls with a single tap. device.
Help Device Assistance App View the user manual on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Device assistance app. 2.
About Phone Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded View information about your device, including current Samsung legal information. status, legal information, hardware and software • Device name: View and change your device’s versions, and more.
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing • the applicable information. For complete terms Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • Conditions, included with the Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung Health & Safety Information are also available on the or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.
To obtain the source code THE PRODUCT. covered under the open source licenses, please visit: opensource.samsung.com THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH HEVC ENCODED CONTENT CREATED BY A THIRD PARTY, WHICH THE USER HAS ORDERED OR...
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Product. Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express...
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Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is classification IP68 as described by the international a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with standard IEC 60529 – Degrees of Protection provided enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be by Enclosures [IP Code];...
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• Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized components or an internally sealed system, this water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than condition will void your device warranty.
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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. • The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other Address: liquids.
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