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  • Page 2 S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Special Features Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 .
  • Page 4 Samsung Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 5 Phone Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Sounds and Vibration .
  • Page 6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Wallpapers and Themes .
  • Page 7 Samsung Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 8 Samsung Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 9: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
  • Page 10: Bixby

    Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes For more information see “Edge Screen” on page 45. to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung Flexible Security account. For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page 38.
  • Page 11: Water And Dust Resistance

    Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 202. Special Features...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray. This section helps you to assemble your device. 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the Install the SIM Card and a tray pops out.
  • Page 15 4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard the slot. Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water battery from any standard outlet.
  • Page 16 A solid color ) indicates a full charge. Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are While charging, the device and the charger may sold separately. become hot when using wireless charging or fast charging.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Start Using Your Device

    Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when Turn Your Device On or Off the screen times out. The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.
  • Page 19: Set Up Your Device

    Restart the Device Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve If your device stops responding to taps or finger accessibility. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. Google Account ►...
  • Page 20 If you have more than one Google Account set “Factory Data Reset” on page 171. up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service 3. Tap  ...
  • Page 21 – or – account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your – or – Samsung account on your device at any time, use To create a new email account or set up your email Accounts settings.
  • Page 22 2. Follow the prompts and select the content to Smart Switch app. transfer. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster. Note: The USB option must be set to Media device (MTP) on the other device.
  • Page 23 Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone, and then touch and hold the 1 key. 3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.
  • Page 24: Learn About Your Device

    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.
  • Page 25: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Iris scanner Iris detection LED Volume keys Power key Bixby key Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 26 • • 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 human body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a Turns the screen back on and enables touch photo.
  • Page 27: Back View

    Back View Rear camera Microphone Flash Fingerprint sensor Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 28: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Edge screen Home screen indicator App shortcuts Recent apps Back Home Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 29 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 4G LTE active ™...
  • Page 30 Notification Icons Missed call New message Call in progress File download in progress Call on hold File upload in progress New email GPS active New Gmail App updates available New voicemail App updates complete Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 31: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 32 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 Home To open using the Fingerprint scanner: screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 33 Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings and customize the Quick settings that display: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 34: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your Home Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Screen • Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. Screens • Hello Bixby: Swipe right, and tap On/Off to enable.
  • Page 35 Widgets 2. Tap Remove shortcut. • Widgets are simple application extensions that Removing a widget does not delete the widget, run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of it just removes the widget from the Home widgets, including links to a specific contact, screen.
  • Page 36 • App Shortcuts Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Apps screen. The numbers indicate how many Home screen. icons can be placed horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically.
  • Page 37 To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: 3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it. • 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder.
  • Page 38: Bixby

    Use object/content recognition to translate, shop, or select apps like email and messages, sets reminders, identify a landmark. and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung devices. For more information, see “Bixby Vision” on page 65. Bixby Talks Bixby Recommends Use voice and written commands to interact with Bixby.
  • Page 39: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate 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 light Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
  • Page 40 Drag Common Options 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 a screen.
  • Page 41: Entering Text

    Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Use the Samsung Keyboard Voice input: Enter text using Samsung voice Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. input. Predictive text Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
  • Page 42 Gmail, and To enable Samsung voice input: social networking sites — improving its accuracy 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. of predicting your text entries. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of •...
  • Page 43 Configure Samsung Voice Input To customize Samsung voice input: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Samsung voice input for options. • Add input languages: Select languages for Samsung voice input.
  • Page 44: Face Recognition

    Face Recognition 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Face recognition. Use face recognition as an alternative to entering 3. Follow the prompts to register your face. passwords in certain apps. You can set the device to use Face Recognition, to Face Recognition unlock the screen by recognizing your face.
  • Page 45: Fingerprint Scanner

    You can also use three fingerprints. your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique 2.
  • Page 46: Iris Scanner

    Add fingerprint and passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises follow the prompts to register a fingerprint. to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the account.
  • Page 47 Iris Scanner. Do not 3. Follow the prompts to register your irises. walk or operate a vehicle while using the Iris Scanner. For more information, refer to the online support content or visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 48 Samsung Pass: Use your irises to verify your identity using Internet and other supported apps. • Samsung account: Enable to use your irises to verify your Samsung account when you access a feature or app that requires it. • Iris unlock: Enable to unlock the device using your irises.
  • Page 49: Multi Window

    Multi Window Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the Multitask by using multiple applications at the window border for options. same time. Snap window: Snap the selected window to the half of the screen it occupies. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps.
  • Page 50 Enable Multi Window 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. - or - 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window.
  • Page 51: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode: Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • 2.
  • Page 52 • Use Emergency Mode Features Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based While in Emergency mode, your device conserves on current battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available on •...
  • Page 53: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen To configure Edge panels: 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and then The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for Edge   panel settings. notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. 2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following options are available: Edge Panels •...
  • Page 54 Position: Choose either Right or Left to set To configure Apps edge: which side the Edge screen appears on. 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge screen handle.
  • Page 55 People Edge To configure People edge: People edge allows you to quickly communicate with 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until contacts in your My people list. the People edge panel is displayed. To use People edge: 2. Tap  Add contact to edit the People edge.
  • Page 56 Edge Lighting Smart Select Select an area on the screen to capture as an image or Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls GIF animation. You can also pin a captured image to or notifications. You can customize which notifications always display on the screen.
  • Page 57 • Manage Edge Lighting Notifications Width: Drag the Width slider to adjust the width of the Edge lighting. Choose which notifications will light up the Edge • screen. Transparency: Drag the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting. 1.
  • Page 58 About Edge Screen You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Edge screen > About Edge screen. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 59: Apps

    Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 60: Using Apps

    Using Apps Add an Apps Shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that Apps button to the Home screen. you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
  • Page 61 Uninstall Apps Organize Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download Arrange the Order and install. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. own custom order. • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden To change the order apps are listed: from view.
  • Page 62 Use Folders To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap Delete.
  • Page 63: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings 3. If you have disabled applications: • Menu at the top left of the screen. Manage settings for application on your device. • Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. Application Manager 4. Tap   More options for the following options: •...
  • Page 64 • 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the about the application. The following options are app for access to your device’s information. displayed: • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...
  • Page 65 3. Tap the following to choose default apps: • Browser app: Choose a default browser app. • Calling app: Choose a default calling app. • Messaging app: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app. • Default app selection: Choose default apps for other functions.
  • Page 66: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator > History. Basic Operation • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad. You can use your calculator to perform basic •...
  • Page 67 Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 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.
  • Page 68: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 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. Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
  • Page 69 Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 70 Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create 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.
  • Page 71: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Animated filters Settings and Beauty Gallery Flash Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Bixby Vision Modes, camera, or effects Apps...
  • Page 72 Camera Shortcut 2. Tap Camera, and use the display screen as a viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject. Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key While composing your picture, use the available twice. options or these gestures: 1.
  • Page 73 • Bixby Vision Resume to resume recording. Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object • Stop to stop recording. or location to search for products online, discover new places nearby, or translate text. Video Enhancer 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Enhance the image quality of your videos.
  • Page 74 • Rear camera Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid • colors of food. Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode Front camera for the picture. • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various •...
  • Page 75 Share Pictures and Videos Rear camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher The Gallery application lets you share pictures and resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos on your social networks and messaging apps. pictures take up more memory. You can also send them to another phone or your •...
  • Page 76 • • Save pictures as previewed: Save the Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the composition when selecting subjects. camera screen, not as flipped images. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the •...
  • Page 77 • Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or for system volume. • Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a picture. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Apps...
  • Page 78: Clock

    Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.
  • Page 79 • World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
  • Page 80 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 81: Contacts

    • Contacts Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device or sync it Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts with an account. app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your •...
  • Page 82 Edit a Contact Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 83 Export Contacts To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to manually back them up to an optional installed SD card select it.
  • Page 84 Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can delete a single contact or choose multiple accessible from other apps. Favorites display together contacts to delete. on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. 1.
  • Page 85 • Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
  • Page 86 Send a Message to a Group 5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts. You can send a text message to members of a group. Delete a Group 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 2.
  • Page 87: Email

    Email 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient Use the Email app to view and manage all your email from Contacts or Groups. accounts in one app. To add an email account, see •...
  • Page 88 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. accounts individually.
  • Page 89 Remove Email Accounts 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.
  • Page 90: Gallery

    Gallery 4. When viewing a picture: • Swipe left or right to view the next or View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. previous picture. • Favorite to mark the image as a favorite, View Pictures and then access it from the Favorites album. Launching Gallery displays available folders.
  • Page 91 Bixby Vision Edit Pictures Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover You can edit images stored on your device. new places nearby, or translate text. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 92 Play Video Edit Video You can trim segments of a video. 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. Tap Gallery, and tap a video to view it.
  • Page 93 Share Pictures and Videos Direct Share Share content with specific people directly using the You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. sharing panel from within any app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 94 Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically device. create a Screenshots folder in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ► From any screen, press and hold the Power and Volume down keys.
  • Page 95: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a and files. Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2. Tap Google folder > Drive.
  • Page 96 Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based Find your current location and get directions and other email service. location-based information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 97 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 stream them instantly or download them magazines, and games in Google Play store. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. 1.
  • Page 98: Internet

    To access the Internet: currently open. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. View a Web Site Command Keys To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and...
  • Page 99 Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: ►...
  • Page 100 1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages. To enable Secret mode: 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. View History 3. Tap Tabs.
  • Page 101 To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app.
  • Page 102: Message

    Message+ • Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, This section describes how to create and send a Glympse location, location, contact card, or message using the Verizon Messages app. song. • Emoticon to insert emoticons into your Create and Send Messages message.
  • Page 103 Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies Messages you exchange with another person are you by displaying the New message icon in the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you Status bar. can see all the messages in one place. 1.
  • Page 104 Delete Messages Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you select Delete locked messages before confirming the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. deletion. 2. Tap Verizon folder > Message+. Protect a Message from Deletion 3.
  • Page 105: Messages

    Learn how to send and receive different messages picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other using the Samsung Messages app on your device. mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.
  • Page 106 Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your This section describes how to create and send a message. message using the Messages app. • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1.
  • Page 107 Send SOS Messages View New Messages Send a message with your location to designated When you receive a new message, New message contacts when you are in an emergency situation. appears on the Status bar. To enable SOS messages: To view the message: 1.
  • Page 108 Delete Messages Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia To delete messages, follow these steps: messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 109 There are three types of Emergency alerts: • Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (extreme and severe) • AMBER alerts (missing child alert) Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts. Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
  • Page 110: My Files

    To view files in My Files: Videos: View video files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Documents: View document files. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. Downloads: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device.
  • Page 111 My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder.
  • Page 112: Phone

    Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Video call Call Apps...
  • Page 113 Make a Call To make a call from Contacts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > You can make a call from a Home screen. Contacts. Using the Dialer 2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact.
  • Page 114 Decline a Call Direct Calls Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact ► On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the details are currently on the screen by bringing the left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail. device close to your ear.
  • Page 115 While on a Call To return to the call screen: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification Adjust the Call Volume panel, and then tap Call notification. ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the To end a call from any application: volume.
  • Page 116 Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. 1.
  • Page 117 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.
  • Page 118 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. •...
  • Page 119 Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if For information on setting up voicemail, see the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone “Set Up YourVoicemail” on page 15. to call for help in an emergency.
  • Page 120 Optional Calling Services Video Calls To make Video calls: Place a Multi-Party Call 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 2. Enter a number and tap Video  ...
  • Page 121 Activate Wi-Fi Calling 4. Enter a valid emergency address. This will be used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi and video calls over a Wi-Fi Internet connection Calling is turned on.
  • Page 122: Samsung Connect

    Samsung Connect Samsung Gear Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this Check the status of your devices by looking at the application. dashboard. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 123: Samsung Health

    Samsung Health To access Samsung Health: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Use Samsung Health to plan, track, and manage your 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Health, and health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, read and accept the terms and conditions.
  • Page 124 • You should also check with your doctor if you have You have a family history of heart disease before symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious age 55; disease, such as: • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; •...
  • Page 125: Samsung Notes

    Compose a Note 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap a note to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap the content and make edits.
  • Page 126 Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. 3. While browsing notes, tap   More options for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
  • Page 127: Verizon Apps

    Verizon Apps Cloud Back up and access your data. You can also use Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless. Verizon Cloud to transfer content between other ® Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. devices. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your 1.
  • Page 128 Prime Video VZ Navigator Watch Amazon Prime movies and videos on your phone. Find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 129: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
  • Page 130: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and There are a couple of ways to access your device then tap Settings.
  • Page 131: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
  • Page 132: Wi-Fi

    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).
  • Page 133 • 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi connect to your target wireless Access Point. access points that support Hotspot 2.0. • Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi Options networks. • The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of WPS push button: Set up a connection to a your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
  • Page 134 • MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, 3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans which is required when connecting to some for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. secured networks (not configurable). 4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to •...
  • Page 135: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology to turn on Bluetooth. that connects your device wirelessly to a number of • Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Make sure that the target device is discoverable Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers,...
  • Page 136 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.
  • Page 137: Phone Visibility

    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. To enable or disable Phone visibility: 2.
  • Page 138 Turn Data Saver On or Off Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage Data saver prevents some apps from sending or receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning frequency of data use.
  • Page 139: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Additional Mobile Data Usage Options Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Configure more options for mobile data usage. networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features 2.
  • Page 140: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on. 4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange or disable the option. when you touch your device with another compatible device. Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment Enable NFC...
  • Page 141: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate Hotspot to allow other devices to use your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device’s Internet connection. Mobile hotspot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 1.
  • Page 142 Change the Mobile Hotspot Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Password hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your You can change your Mobile hotspot password. device as a Hotspot incurs extra data charges.
  • Page 143 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting to specify the channel your device uses for settings. Mobile Hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Wi‑Fi Sharing 2.
  • Page 144: Tethering

    Tethering Mobile Networks You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your Control your device’s access to networks and mobile device’s Internet connection with a computer. data service. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 145: Location

    • Location Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require • Phone only: Uses GPS only. one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: •...
  • Page 146: Nearby Device Scanning

    Recent Location Requests 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Apps that have requested your location are listed under Google Account for more options. Recent location requests. Nearby Device Scanning 1.
  • Page 147: Printing

    Printing 3. Tap Settings > More > MirrorLink. 4. Tap Connect to car via USB. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Download Booster 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Download booster improves download speed by using 2.
  • Page 148: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Virtual Private Networks To edit or delete a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (VPN) 2. Tap Settings > More > VPN. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to (VPNs).
  • Page 149: Ethernet

    Ethernet Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. 2.
  • Page 150: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
  • Page 151: Sound Mode

    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.
  • Page 152: Volume

    Volume Vibration Intensity Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and Set the system volume level and default volume for call feedback. ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Volume Key Default 2.
  • Page 153 Set the Volume Media Volume Limiter You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You screen by pressing the Volume key. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting.
  • Page 154: Ringtone

    Ringtone Notification Sounds Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 155: Do Not Disturb

    • Do Not Disturb Tap Hide visual notifications to select options for preventing visual notifications for apps This setting allows you to block all notifications and silenced by Do not disturb. alerts. The options below determine what notifications System Sounds can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode.
  • Page 156: Key-Tap Feedback

    • 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.
  • Page 157: Separate App Sound

    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.
  • Page 158: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
  • Page 159: Block App Notifications

    Block App Notifications Customize App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Customize notification settings for each application individually. 2. Tap Settings > Notifications. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications.
  • Page 160: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
  • Page 161: Screen Brightness

    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.
  • Page 162: Screen Mode

    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.
  • Page 163: Screen Zoom And Font

    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.
  • Page 164: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode To disable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler 2. Tap Settings > Easy mode > Standard mode. layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience.
  • Page 165: Led Indicator

    LED Indicator Navigation Bar Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice You can configure the Navigation bar background color recording, or receiving notifications. and button layout. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 166: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Screen Saver Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. charging.
  • Page 167 Smart Stay One-Handed Mode Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so Change the screen layout to accommodate operating that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 168: Wallpapers And Themes

    Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.
  • Page 169: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers Themes Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose screens, wallpapers, and app icons. from preloaded wallpapers. 1.
  • Page 170: Icons

    Icons Always On Displays (AODs) Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Apply custom layouts for the Always On Display. 2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Icons. 1.
  • Page 171: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
  • Page 172: Battery

    Battery •   More options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications, View how battery power is used for device activities. such as Fast cable charging, or showing a battery percentage in the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Performance Mode 2.
  • Page 173: Storage

    Storage Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, automatically mounted (connected to the device) and or format an optional memory card (not included). prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to Device Memory mount it before it can be accessed.
  • Page 174: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode 3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount. Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power during 4. Remove the memory card from the device. emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions are disable, but you are still able to send messages, use Format a Memory Card Contacts, and make emergency calls.
  • Page 175: Language And Input

    Language and Input Google Voice Typing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Configure your device’s language and input settings. Voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Change the Device Language 2. Tap Settings >...
  • Page 176 • Physical Keyboards Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Customize options when you have a physical keyboard • Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a connected to your device (Sold separately). Bluetooth headset, if available. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 177 Text‑to‑speech for options: • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap  2. Tap Settings > Language and input. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to •...
  • Page 178: Date And Time

    • Date and Time Use 24‑hour format: Set the format for displaying time. By default, your device receives date and time Reset information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date Reset device and network settings. You can also reset and time information manually using the date and time your device to its factory defaults.
  • Page 179: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. settings with Reset network settings.
  • Page 180: System Updates

    To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
  • Page 181: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
  • Page 182: Set A Screen Lock

    • Set a Screen Lock Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. It is recommended that you secure your device using a • Iris: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen. Screen lock. 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a 1.
  • Page 183: Always On Display Settings

    • • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock Clock style: Select a layout for the standby functions such as Secured lock time and Smart screen. This is not available if you choose lock. A secure screen lock is required for this Home button only.
  • Page 184: Lock Screen And Aod Settings

    Lock Screen and AOD Samsung Pass Settings Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung Configure display settings for the Lock screen and account to use Samsung Pass. Always On Display (AOD).
  • Page 185: Secure Folder

    Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to optional memory card (not included) when you first use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for access it after powering on your device.
  • Page 186: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    • Display password characters briefly as you type them. Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >...
  • Page 187: Phone Administration

    Phone Administration Credential Storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. If a certificate installation privileges. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. remove it.
  • Page 188: Advanced Security Settings

    • Advanced Security Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. Settings • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. •...
  • Page 189: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
  • Page 190: Add An Account

    Add an Account Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other You can add and manage all your email, social types of accounts. networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 191 Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the same type.
  • Page 192: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Google Settings Back up your data to your Google accounts. Configure your device’s Google settings. Google Account Customize Google Enable backup of your information to your Google To customize your Google settings: account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 193 • 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. Settings...
  • Page 194: Accessibility

    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.
  • Page 195: Vision

    • 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.
  • Page 196: Hearing

    • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use the display because of the screen color. with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. Settings...
  • Page 197: Dexterity And Interaction

    • • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with Assistant menu: Improve the device multimedia files when available. accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • • Left and right sound balance: Use the slider Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without to set the left and right balance when using a having to press any buttons.
  • Page 198: More Accessibility Settings

    • 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.
  • Page 199 • TalkBack: Your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision users. • Switch Access: Lets you scan and select items using one or more switches. Settings...
  • Page 200: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
  • Page 201: Help

    Help Phone Assistance App View tips and guidelines for using 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 > Phone assistance app.
  • Page 202: Report Diagnostic Information

    • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung legal information. 2. Tap Settings > Privacy and emergency > • Phone name: View and change your device’s Report diagnostic information to enable or...
  • Page 203: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
  • Page 204: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Verizon Glossary verizonwireless.com/support/glossary Getting Help...
  • Page 205: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.
  • Page 206: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. • For complete terms and conditions that bind you Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” Tablet: section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the • Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
  • Page 207 The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung and Health & Safety Information are also available or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,...
  • Page 208 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...
  • Page 209 Product. these end-user changes. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty...
  • Page 210 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C, a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with 86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be classification, your device is not impervious to water required.
  • Page 211 • 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.
  • Page 212 The touchscreen and other features may not work Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, properly if the device is used in water or in other Samsung Gear, Samsung Health, and Smart Switch are liquids. all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective Restricting Children’s Access to...
  • Page 213 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.

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