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Smartphone: User Manual
Smartphone: User Manual
User Manual
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Flexible Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Military Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Customize Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Iris Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Galaxy Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Google Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Activity Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Samsung Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Samsung Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Samsung Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
SamsungPay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Samsung+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
MirrorLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Reset Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Sounds and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Notification Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
System Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Sound Quality and Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Navigation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Smart Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Secure Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
View Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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GoogleSettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Samsung Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Special Features
Hello Bixby Activity Zone Iris Scanner: Scan your irises to verify your identity
when unlocking your phone or entering passwords
Bixby Assistant responds to your voice commands and in supported apps. For more information, see Iris
can help you understand your settings and set up your Scanner on page35.
Samsung device.
For more information, see Bixby Assistant on
Water and Dust
page32. Resistance
Flexible Security This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
In addition to setting a PIN, password, or drawn pattern
For more information, see Maintaining Water and Dust
to secure your device, you can add biometric security
Resistance on page209.
to verify your identity. The following security types are
available:
Military Specification
Face Recognition: Use your facial features as an
This device passed military specification
extra layer of security. For more information, see
Face Recognition on page33. (MILSTD810G) testing.
For more information, see Legal Information on
Fingerprint scanner: Use your fingerprint to verify
page204.
your identity when unlocking your phone or entering
passwords in supported apps. For more information,
see Fingerprint Scanner on page34.
Special Features 2
Getting Started
shown.
Note: This device is also compatible with wireless The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are too hot.
soldseparately.
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close On-the-Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks,
Micro-USB Connector
Reverse Charging
You can use the included Micro-USB connector to
The included USB connector allows you to charge
connect a Micro-USB cable (such as from your old
another device through a USB cable.
device) to your new device for charging with the
charging head, or for connecting to a computer. Youcan also use the USB connector for transferring
contacts, photos, and other content from an old device.
For more information, see Transfer Data from Your Old
Device on page14.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
Your Device
Proximity sensors
Front camera
Volume keys
Power key
Bixby key
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- Turns off the screen and disables touch - Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls,
Power key
- Launch the Bixby voice assistant. For more
information, see Bixby Assistant on page32.
- Briefly press to turn the screen on or off.
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display
displays the navigation keys. the Navigation bar.
Hide
Fullscreen Mode
In Fullscreen mode, the navigation keys are hidden. You
can still use Home when the icon is hidden by touching
and holding the area of the screen where the icon is
normally displayed.
Status bar
App shortcuts
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Battery full 4G LTE active
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap For more information, see Wallpapers and Themes on
Main Home screen at the top of a screen. page161.
This screen is displayed when you tap Home.
About Home screen: View information about To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:
the TouchWiz Home screen software.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
App Shortcuts 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder to open the options
You can create an app folder on a Home screen. menu.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 2. Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted.
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until it is highlighted.
Settings
Quick settings
View all
Notification cards
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1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
panel.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
or
You can set the device to use Face Recognition, to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
unlock the screen by recognizing your face. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Facerecognition.
Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN
or Password. Your device could be unlocked by 3. Follow the prompts to register your face.
someone or something that looks like your image.
Use MultiWindow
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 display on the screen.
following options:
Multiwindow.
Options
Additional keyboard settings provide assistance You may need to touch and hold Options (leftof
the Space bar) to find it.
with capitalization, punctuation, and much
more. 2. Speak your text.
When accessing for the first time, read and to your emergency contacts.
accept the Termsand conditions.
Phone: Launch the call screen.
3. Tap Turn on.
Internet: Launch the Web browser.
Moreoptions:
screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Download and Install NewApps
2. Tap an apps shortcut to launch it. Find new apps to download and install on your device.
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Uninstall Apps Organize Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install. Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. own customorder.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
To change the order apps are listed:
from view.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
To uninstall an app:
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. drag it to a newlocation.
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
To alphabetize your apps:
3. Tap Uninstall and confirm when prompted.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Use Folders To delete a folder:
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
list screen.
2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Delete. Confirm when prompted.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on To add a folder to a Home screen:
top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to
Enter folder name: Name the folder. the top or bottom of the screen to move it to a
Homescreen.
Palette: Change the folder color.
3. Drag the folder to the desired location, and then
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
release it.
Tapapps to select them, and then tapAdd.
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Applications Settings 4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
You can download and install new applications on your Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
device. UseApplication manager settings to manage name.
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
Warning: Because this device can be configured with used by default for certain features, like email or
system software not provided by or supported by browsing the Internet.
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. device.
2. Tap Settings > Apps. Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
3. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen.
Special access: Select which apps can have
Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. special access permissions to features on your
device.
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5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the
about the application. The following options may be app for access to your devices information.
displayed:
Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the certain category of apps.
disabled.
correctly.
charge.
theapp.
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AT&T Apps From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap AT&T folder > AT&TProtect Plus.
Enjoy these apps from AT&T.
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DIRECTV Remote Facebook
Change channels, adjust the volume and schedule Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app.
recordings using the Remote app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat,
and play games.
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap AT&T folder > DIRECTV Remote. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Facebook.
DriveMode
Auto reply when you are driving and do not want to Game Launcher
answer the phone. You can auto reply to messages, Game Launcher automatically arranges all your games
emails, and phone calls. You can also allow up to five of in one place and provides additional features that are
your contacts to contact you while using DriveMode. useful for playing games.
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap AT&T folder > DriveMode. then tap Game Launcher.
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myAT&T Uber
Manage your AT&T account. You can review and pay Hire a private driver in more than 130 cities and 30
your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a countries. Uber is an entirely new and modern way to
new device, or change your plan. travel.
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap AT&T folder > myAT&T. then tap Uber.
atmospheric pressure.
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Calculator View Calculator History
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic You can view and clear your Calculator history.
functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
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Calendar Calendar View
Manage your events and tasks. To choose a calendar view:
2. Tap Calendar > Moreoptions. Month: Display the current month. Swipe across
the screen to display another month. Events and
3. Tap Manage calendars > Add account, and tasks are also displayed.
select an account type.
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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. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
prompts.
2. Tap Calendar > View > Tasks.
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Delete a Task Calendar Settings
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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. 2. Tap Calendar > Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
complete and remove it from the calendar.
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Camera and Video
Animated and
Beauty filters
Settings
Gallery
Flash
Take a picture
HDR
Record video
Switch cameras Bixby Vision
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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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Quicklaunch camera, and tap On/Off to enable.
Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the
brightness.
Take Pictures To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap
Take pictures with your devices front or rear camera. a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
If you have a memory card installed, pictures and To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and
videos are stored to the memory card. If no card is select a mode.
installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phones To quickly switch between the front and rear
memory. cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings
icon or Settings.
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Bixby Vision Tap Resume to resume recording.
Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object
or location to search for products online, discover new
Tap Stop to stop recording.
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Rear camera Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the colors of food.
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
Front camera
forthe picture.
Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures. Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking Common
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction. Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
after they have been taken. You can focus on
Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame subjects near to the camera, far away from the
rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a camera, or both.
specific section of each video in slow motion
after recording it. Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video Download: Download additional shooting
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
rate is automatically adjusted depending on the
scene being recorded and the movement of the Moreoptions: See more options for the
device. camera modes.
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Share Pictures and Videos Rear camera
2. Tap Camera > Settings to configure settings Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
for the Camera. Available options vary depending
pictures take up more memory.
on the camera or recording mode used.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
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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
Shooting methods: picture.
- Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies. Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.
- Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your picture Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the
taken in a few seconds. Power key twice in quick succession.
- Tap heart rate sensor: Once your face has Storage location: Select the memory location
been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor to for storage.
take a selfie.
- To view Storage location, a memory card
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. must be installed. Formore information,
seeInstall the SIM Card and a MemoryCard on
Common
page5.
Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
pictures. Voice control: Take pictures by saying Smile,
Cheese, Capture, or Shoot, or record videos
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. by saying Record video.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
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Floating Camera button: Add an extra camera
button that you can move anywhere on the
screen in Auto and Selfie modes.
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Clock Alarm
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time Set an alarm to ring at a specific 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
2. Tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature: recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays 2. Tap Clock > Add alarm.
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
24time zones around the world.
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event Time: Set a time for the alarm.
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
and seconds).
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat
values for the alarm while snoozing.
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Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to World Clock
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.
Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses To list a city on the main World clock screen:
vibration alert.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the
alarm rings. 2. Tap Clock > World clock.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm. 3. Tap Add city.
2. Tap Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
list (under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to 2. Tap Clock > World clock.
selectit.
3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it
3. Tap Delete. to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
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Stopwatch Timer
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
hundredth of a second. 99hours, 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. Tap Clock > Stopwatch and use the following 2. Tap Clock > Timer.
options:
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes,
Start: Begin timing. and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
Thefollowing options are available:
Stop: Stop timing.
Lap: Keep track of lap times. Start: Begin the Timer.
Resume: Continue timing after stopping the Pause: Pause the Timer.
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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
existing personal accounts. Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the
new contact.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
Enter a name and other contact information.
Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts - Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts
in your phone and accounts, the available options and
- Tap View more for additional fields.
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Edit a Contact Share a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change You can share a contact using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct,
or delete the information, or you can add more fields to attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
the contacts list of information.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
3. Tap Details> Share.
3. Tap Details> Edit.
4. Tap either vCardfile(VCF) or Text.
4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
5. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
information.
5. Tap Save.
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Import Contacts Export Contacts
Your phone can import contacts from an installed If you are saving contacts to an account that does
memory card (not included). not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you
can manually back them up to an optional installed
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
memory card for re-import if needed.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions >
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Link or Unlink Contacts To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
When you have contacts from various accounts, you
may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single
3. Tap Details> Moreoptions > Manage linked
contact.
contacts.
To link contacts: 4. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. from the main contact.
5. Tap Link.
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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. contacts to delete.
3. Tap Details.
You can also tap other contacts or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
4. Tap Addto Favorites (thestar brightens ). contacts.
3. Tap Details.
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Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new
group, and then tap Done.
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 4. Tap Save.
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy Add Contacts to or Remove Contacts from
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the a Group
members of a group. You can add more contacts to a group, or remove
contacts.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
You can create your own contact groups.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
then tap a group.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups.
3. Tap Edit.
3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information
about the group: To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap
the contacts you want to add. When finished,
Group name: Enter a name for the new group. tapDone.
Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for To remove a contact, tap Delete next to a
thegroup. contact.
4. Tap Save.
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Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox
You can send a text message to members of a group. at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tapDone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
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Email 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or
tap Add from Contacts to select recipients from
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email Contacts, Groups, or Recents.
accounts in one app. To add an email account, see
Add an Email Account on page13. If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
To access Email:
any time before the message is sent.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
Create and Send an Email recipientsfield.
This section describes how to create and send an email Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and
using the Email app. Bcc fields.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
2. Tap Email > Composenewemail. Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more
to your email.
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Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or
you can view email accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
2. Tap Email.
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
3. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to
Tap Search to search for key words in your choose a different view:
emailinbox.
[Account name]: View email for only one email
Tap Edit for additional message options like account.
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
All accounts: View all email in a combined
Tap Sort by to customize how messages display. inbox.
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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. Tap Email.
2. Tap Email.
3. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
3. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
4. Tap the account you want to remove.
5. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
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Emergency Zone
Make calls or send text messages to emergency
contacts.
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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way
to find and download free premium apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy device.
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Gallery 4. When viewing a picture:
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Swipe left or right to view the next or
previouspicture.
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Bixby Vision Edit Pictures
Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover You can edit pictures 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. Tap Gallery, and tap a picture to viewit.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or
Stories to choose the way items are displayed. Details: View and edit information about the
image, including the date created, location, and
3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or properties.
folder, and then tap a picture.
Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined
4. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts. by built-in correction software.
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Play Video Edit Video
You can play videos stored on your device. You can trim segments of a video.
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 folder or category to 2. Tap Gallery, and tap a video to viewit.
openit. 3. Tap Edit and tap an option:
3. Tap a video to view it.
Trim: Cut segments of the video.
4. Tap Play video to play the video.
Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
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Share Pictures and Videos Direct Share
You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. Share content with specific people directly using the
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. Tap Gallery, and tap a folder to openit.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
3. In a folder, tap Moreoptions > Share, select Directshare, and tap On/Off to enable.
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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 album 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.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap a folder to openit.
or
Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are currently
When viewing a single picture or video, tap hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and
Delete. crop and share the screenshot immediately.
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Google Apps Chrome
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs,
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
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Duo Google
Make one-to-one video calls. Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and
contents of your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Duo.
2. Tap Google.
Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more about
Google Duo.
Maps
Gmail Find your current location and get directions and other
location-based information.
Send and receive email with Gmail, Googles web-based
email service. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Photos Play Music
Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Play music and audio files on your device.
Google Account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Play Music.
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YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from your
device.
2. Tap YouTube.
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Internet Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved
pages, and history.
To access the Internet:
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
currentlyopen.
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
bookmarks.
Page info: View the address and certificate for To zoom in or out:
this page.
Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current webpage. out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
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Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the sametime. Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
To open a new tab:
To bookmark the current web page:
Tap Tabs > New tab.
1. Tap Add to Bookmarks.
To close a tab: or
1. Tap Tabs.
Tap
Moreoptions > Add to Bookmarks.
2. Tap Close tab by the tabs you want to close.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Savedpages, 1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
and History. 2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Saved Pages Secret Mode
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
To save the current web page:
darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Tap Moreoptions > Save webpage.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after you
To view saved web pages: close the secret tab.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Internet app.
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Messages The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send
and receive multimedia messages (such as picture,
Learn how to send and receive different messages video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile
using the Samsung Messages app on your device. phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may
need to subscribe to your service providers multimedia
message service.
Types of Messages
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
The Samsung Messages app provides the following
screen and indicate when messages are received and
message types:
theirtype.
Text Messages (SMS)
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Create and Send Messages 3. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
This section describes how to create and send a Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your
message using the Messages app. message.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon
from the list and add it into your message at the
2. Tap Messages > Compose.
cursor location.
Tap the Recipient field to manually add a 4. Review the message and tap Send.
recipient or tap Add from Contacts to select
recipients from Contacts, Groups, or Recents. Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.
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Send SOS Messages View New Messages
Send a message with your location to designated When you receive a new message, Newmessage
contacts when you are in an emergency situation. appears on the Status bar.
3. Tap Send messages to > Add and add recipients by From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, tap
creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts. Messages, and then tap the new message to
view it.
To include a picture from your front and
To include a 5 second audio recording in your To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up
SOS message, tap Attach audio recording. or down the page.
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Delete Messages Messages Settings
To delete messages, follow these steps: Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
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. Tap Messages > Moreoptions > Edit.
2. Tap Messages > Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
messages. Emergency Alerts
4. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted. This device is designed to receive wireless emergency
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System
(CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal
Message Search Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more
You can search through your messages by using the information, contact your wireless provider.
Message Search feature.
Emergency alerts allows customers to receive
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
notify customers of imminent threats to their safety
2. Tap Messages > Search.
within their area. There is no charge for receiving an
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Emergency alert message.
Search on the keyboard.
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There are three types of Emergency alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
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My Files Categories
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. - Documents: View document files.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > MyFiles. - Downloads: View all apps and files that have
been downloaded to the device.
3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
Phone storage
File Groups - Internal storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups: - SD card: View folders and files located on the
optional SD card (not included).
Recent files: View recently accessed files.
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Cloud storage My Files Options
- Samsung Cloud Drive: Use a Samsung account Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
for cloud storage. and more.
- Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
storage.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > MyFiles. The following
Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you options are available:
sign in to.
Search: Search for a file or folder.
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Phone
More options
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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
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. call the contact.
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Direct Calls Decline a Call
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.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the incoming call.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct call, Tap Decline to reject the call and send it to
and tap On/Off to enable. yourvoicemail.
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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 Callnotification.
Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the
volume. To end a call from any application:
Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
or
panel, and then tap End call.
Tap Moreoptions > Turn on extra volume to
quickly add more volume to the incoming audio. Switch to Headset or Speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Multitasking Bluetoothheadset (not included).
If you exit the call screen and return to a Homescreen,
Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
your active call is indicated by Callon the Status bar.
speaker.
This lets you continue with your current call and do
or
something else, such as access the contacts list, view a
recent email, or locate a picture. Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.
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Call Log 5. Tap Create contact.
4. Tap Details.
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Block a Number Create a Speed Dial
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.
this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
messages are not received.
You can also modify the Block list in Settings: Number1 is reserved for Voicemail.
From a Home screen, tap Phone > 4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from
Moreoptions > Settings > Block numbers. Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
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Make a Call with Speed Dial Emergency Calls
You can make a call using Speed dial. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. region regardless of the phones cellular service status.
4. Tap Remove.
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Make an Emergency Call from a Voicemail
LockedScreen Use your phones voicemail feature.
The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if
the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone For information on setting up voicemail, see
to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from Set Up Your Voicemail on page14.
a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains Voicemail.
secured.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.
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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 call.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the Note: Not all devices support video calling. The
second call. receiver has the option to accept the video call or
answer the call as a regular voice call.
2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the
call is answered:
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Wi-Fi Calling Phone Settings
You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected To access settings:
to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided
by your wireless service provider. Please contact From a Home screen, tap Phone >
your wireless service provider for details on cost and Moreoptions > Settings.
functionality.
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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.
Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungGear.
are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the
non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.
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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
health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, 2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungHealth,
and meals. andread and accept the terms and conditions.
Caution: The information gathered from this device, 3. Set up your health profile and goals.
SamsungHealth, or related software is not intended
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, Before You Start Exercising
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of
disease. This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While
moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is
The accuracy of the information and data provided safe for most people, health experts suggest that
by this device and its related software, including you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise
heart rate readings, may be affected by factors program, particularly if you have any of the following
such as environmental conditions, skin condition, conditions:
specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/ Heart disease;
user-provided information, placement of the sensor
onthe body, and other end-user interactions.
Asthma or lung disease;
Formoreinformation on proper wear and use, visit Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
samsung.com/us/heartratesensor. Arthritis.
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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;
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms
You have not exercised for three months or more;
during physical activity;
Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
when lying down or going to bed; You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
prediabetes.
Ankle swelling, especially at night;
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Samsung Notes Edit Notes
Use SamsungNotes to write and save notes. You can make edits to notes you create.
Pen: Use your finger or a stylus (not included) to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
write text.
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungNotes.
Brush: Create a drawing.
Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
Image: Insert an image into the note.
To search for a note, tap Search.
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into thenote.
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Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
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Samsung Pay Set Up Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is the new way to pay with your Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to
Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works use with your Samsung Galaxy device.
in more stores than any other mobile payment service.
To set up Samsung Pay:
Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
swipe or tap your credit card.
2. Tap SamsungPay, and tap Start and follow the
Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your
prompts.
device. For more information, see NFC and Payment on
page133. Note: You must log in to your Samsung account or
create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay.
Note: For added security, your credit and debit card
information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are
using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you
must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on
eachdevice.
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Simple Pay Use Samsung Pay
Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, LockScreen Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever
or Home screen using Simple Pay. you have your device with you.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
To customize Simple Pay:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap SamsungPay.
2. Tap SamsungPay. or
3. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > UseFavorite From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the
Cards. screen.
4. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen. 3. Select a card to pay with and authorize payments
by scanning your finger on the fingerprint sensor or
To use Simple Pay: entering your Samsung Pay PIN.
1. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the 4. Hold your phone over the stores card reader.
screen.
When your payment is complete, a receipt is
Your payment card and Simple Pay are
sent to your registered email.
displayed.
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Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find My
Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for
Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an
even more protection. For more information, see
expanding selection of your favorite retailers.
Find My Mobile on page181.
To view the list of supported retailers: For more information about Samsung Pay, visit
1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay. samsung.com/SamsungPay.
2. Scroll down to Gift cards and click the For Samsung Pay support, visit
Seeallmerchants link. samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay.
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Samsung+ 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.
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder > Samsung+. then tap Samsung folder > Smart Switch.
Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. For more information, see Transfer Data from Your Old
Device on page14.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
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Settings
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Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a WiFiNetwork
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
access to a wireless Access Point (AP). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > WiFi, and then 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device network.
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
Show advanced options: Add advanced options
When you select an open network, you are such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
automatically connected to the network. 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
Otherwise, enter a password to connect. connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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WiFi 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 devices advanced Wi-Fi services.
Smart network switch: Connect automatically Auto connect to AT&T WiFi: Automatically
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connect to an AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot when
connection is unstable. detected.
Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi WiFi control history: View devices that have
access points that support Hotspot 2.0. turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
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MAC address: View your devices MAC address, 3. Tap WiFi Direct. Your device automatically scans
which is required when connecting to some for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
secured networks (notconfigurable).
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
IP address: View your devices IP address
complete the connection.
(notconfigurable).
Share Data with WiFi Direct
WiFi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi
using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi Direct.
network.
2. From an app, tap Share or Moreoptions >
Connect to a Device with WiFi Direct Share.
Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other 3. Tap WiFi Direct and follow the prompts.
Wi-FiDirect devices.
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Disconnect from WiFi Direct Pair with a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi Direct device. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > WiFi >
WiFiDirect. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
3. Tap a device to disconnect it. continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
Bluetooth
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
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3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it Share Data with Bluetooth
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device.
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
To send data to another device using Bluetooth:
1. From an app, tap Share or Moreoptions >
Rename a Paired Device Share.
Once you have paired your device to another device,
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to
recognize. To receive data from another device using Bluetooth:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your
phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
accept the file.
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2. Tap Accept.
3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename. 3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel
and tap Filereceived.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
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Connect with a Bluetooth Device Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
have hands-free conversations using a compatible devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
Bluetooth headset or car kit. again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap a device from the Paired devices list. 3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
Phone Visibility
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
transfer files.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
To enable or disable Phone visibility:
then tap On/Off to turn off Bluetooth.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Data Usage Turn Mobile Data On or Off
Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.
restrictions to conserve it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Your service provider may account for data usage 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage >
differently. Mobile data to turn mobile data onoroff.
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Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
Monitor your apps mobile data usage.
using them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Additional Mobile Data Usage While in Airplane mode, you can use other features
such as playing music, watching videos, and other
Options offline applications.
Configure more options for mobile data usage.
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Datausage. The
following options are available: 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Airplane mode,
and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the
Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of option.
the month to start the bill cycle for your device.
Settings 132
NFC and Payment 2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment.
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange
when you touch your device with another compatible 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
device. 4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable
or disable the option.
Enable NFC
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data Tap and Pay
with other NFC devices. Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. application you want to use for making purchases on
your device.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
the option. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment.
Android Beam 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the 4. Tap Tap and pay.
devices close together. 5. Choose the app that you want as your default.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Tap Others to choose other types of
paymentapps.
Settings 133
Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
MobileHotspot
your devices Internet connection. Use the other devices Wi-Fi control to connect to
Mobile hotspot.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
uses data service. and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot 4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your devices
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off. Mobile hotspot.
Settings 134
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 devices applications use the
You can change your Mobile hotspot password. Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your
device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap the password and enter a new password.
3. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then
4. Tap Save.
tap Add to enter the other devices Device name
and MACaddress.
Allowed Devices List
4. Tap Add to add the device.
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add To restrict connections to your Allowed devices
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and list, tap Allowed devices only.
connect using your devices Mobile hotspot name and
password.
Settings 135
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.
Mobilehotspot.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Tethering 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks
for options:
You can use USB tethering to share your devices
Internet connection with a computer. Mobile data: Enable or disable mobile data
features, such as email, web browsing, video
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. calling, and push notifications over the cellular
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot network.
and tethering.
Enhanced LTE services: Enable HD Voice and
3. Connect the computer to the device using the advanced communication services where
USBcable. available.
4. Tap USB tethering to turn on tethering. International data roaming: Allow your device
to connect to International data and Enhanced
Mobile Networks LTE services while roaming. Significantly higher
charges may result.
Control your devices access to networks and mobile
data service. Disable 2G: Disable 2G service on the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.
Settings 137
Location 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for
determining your location:
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full WiFi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan
for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when
functionality.
Wi-Fi is turned off.
High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
networks.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks view the apps settings.
(no GPS).
Settings 139
MirrorLink Virtual Private Networks
Mirror your devices display on your cars entertainment
and information screen using a USBconnection.
(VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
Note: To use this feature, your car system must support (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
MirrorLink. setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Secure Screen Lock on page178.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection Set Up and Manage a VPN
settings > MirrorLink.
Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN
3. Connect your device to your cars system using the connection to your device.
USB cable.
To add a VPN:
4. Tap Connect to car via USB and follow the prompts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Tap More options > MirrorLink device ID to
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
view the MirrorLink ID for your device.
settings > VPN.
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To edit or delete a VPN: Connect to or Disconnect from
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. YourVPN
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
settings > VPN. and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to To connect to a VPN:
edit ordelete.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
or settings > VPN.
Tap Delete to delete the VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
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Reset Network Settings Ethernet
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Configure an Ethernet connection with your device.
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts.
settings > Reset network settings.
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Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Easy mute,
Soundmode, and then choose a mode: and tap On/Off to enable.
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This Vibrate While Ringing
uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound
settings. Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you
receive a call.
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Vibration Intensity Volume
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.
Settings 145
Set the Volume Media Volume Limiter
You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home Limit the maximum output of the devices volume. You
screen by pressing the Volume key. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from
changing this setting.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume
and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.
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Ringtone Default notification sound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications.
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
Messages notifications: Choose a sound for
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. message notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Ringtone. Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
vibration alert.
or
Email notifications: Configure email account
Tap Add from phone to use an audio file as a notifications.
ringtone.
- An email account must be configured for this
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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. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and tap to
To activate Do not disturb mode: enable each option:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > the screen to make selections.
Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days, Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is
Starttime, and Endtime to set up a do not connected.
disturb schedule.
Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the
Allow exceptions: Customize which navigation keys are tapped.
notifications are allowed while your device is in
by Do not disturb.
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Key-Tap Feedback Sound Quality and
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is
tapped.
Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. a headset. Sound effects are only available when
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
tap to enable each option: (notincluded) is connected.
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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
Separate App Sound
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.
your phone.
Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
sound.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a Separateapp sound.
tube amplifier.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and then
Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
set the following options:
concerthall.
5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to App: Choose an app to play its sound on a
separate audio device.
customize your sound settings.
Audio device: Choose the audio device that you
want the apps sound to be played on.
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts from.
Alerts include notifications, sounds, andvibrations.
Block App Notifications Allow notifications: Receive notifications from
this app.
Block notifications for apps.
Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate,
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. and block previews in pop-ups.
2. Tap Settings > Notifications. On lock screen: Show content from this app on
the lock screen.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or
disable notifications. - This option is only displayed when a lock
screen is enabled. For more information, see
Tap Advanced to configure more notification Set a Secure Screen Lock on page178.
options for individual apps.
Set as priority: Allow notifications from this app
Customize App to sound and turn on the screen while Do not
2. Tap Settings > Notifications. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap an app, and select an option: 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
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Display
Configure your displays brightness,
screentimeout delay, and other displaysettings.
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 alsowant to adjust better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this
screen brightness to conservebattery power. feature on and off.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and
then choose one of the following options:
3. Customize options under Brightness:
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom Turn on now: Enable this feature.
brightness level. Turn on as scheduled: Set a schedule for when
Blue light filter should be enabled. You can
Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust choose Sunset to sunrise or Customschedule.
the screen brightness based on the lighting
conditions. 3. Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the
filter.
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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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen mode and
choose a screen mode: 2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen resolution and
choose a screen resolution level.
Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to
automatically optimize the display to match the 3. Tap Apply to change the resolution.
type of image displayed and other criteria, such
as battery level.
or
Settings 155
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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen zoom and font 2. Tap Settings > Display > Full screen apps and
for the following options: tap apps to enable or disable this feature.
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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 Appslist screen.
making for a more straightforward visual experience.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
To enable Easy mode: 2. Tap Settings > Display > Icon frames and
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. choose one of the following options:
2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode. Icons only: Show icons only.
3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.
4. Tap Apply to confirm.
3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. LED Indicator
2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode. Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
recording, or receiving notifications.
3. Tap Standardmode to exit Easy mode.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
4. Tap Apply to confirm.
2. Tap Settings > Display > LED indicator to turn
the feature on or off.
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Status Bar Show and hide button: Add a button on the left
side of the navigation bar to show or hide the
Configure display options for the Status bar. navigation bar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Background color: Choose a color for the
background of the Navigation bar.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Status bar.
Tap Show recent notifications only to display Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold
Home while the screen is off to skip the
only the three most recent notification icons on
Lockscreen and go directly to the Home screen.
the Status bar.
Tap Show battery percentage to display the Button layout: Choose the order of the
navigation keys.
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar. Home button sensitivity: Adjust the amount of
pressure needed to touch and hold Home by
Navigation Bar moving the slider.
You can configure the Navigation bar background color
and button layout.
Settings 158
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. You can choose to display colors or photos.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout and
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
choose a time period.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
Keep Screen Turned Off 3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.
You can prevent the screen from turning on while the
4. Configure options:
device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Keep screen turned off
to enable or disable the feature. Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
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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 atit. your device with one hand.
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 > Smart stay, 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
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Wallpapers and
Themes
You can change the appearance of your device
with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.
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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
To change wallpaper: 2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes >
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Themes.
2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > 3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme.
Wallpapers.
Tap View all to see all available themes.
3. Tap View all to see all available wallpaper images. 4. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
4. Tap an image to choose it.
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Icons Always On Displays
Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. (AODs)
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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap an icon set to view a preview of the icons. 2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > AODs.
Tap View all to see all available icon sets. 3. Tap a layout to view a preview of the AOD.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected icon set. Tap View all to see all available layouts.
Settings 163
Device
Maintenance
View the status of your devices battery, storage, and
memory. You can also automatically optimize your
devices system resources.
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. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
for options:
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running
Battery usage: View details of battery usage by
in the background.
item.
Scanning for malware.
Power saving mode: Extend battery life by
selecting a power saving mode level. Choose
To use the quick optimization feature:
Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. life for each mode is provided.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance.
App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that
3. Tap Optimize now. they do not use battery power when not in use.
Tap Save power to enable.
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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
Moreoptions > Advanced settings: Configure quality display settings.
advanced battery settings and notifications,
such as Fast cable charging, or showing a
battery percentage in the Status bar.
Performance Mode
Optimize your devices performance features to best fit
your usage.
Settings 166
Storage To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (notincluded). 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
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1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Format a Memory Card
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage. Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back
up your music and photo files that are stored on the
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings. card because formatting the SDcard deletes all the
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then stored data.
tap Mount. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Remove a Memory Card 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on 3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
the memory card, unmount the card before removing it
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
from the device.
Format, and then follow the prompts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Memory Language and Input
Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure your devices language and input settings.
background apps and reduce the amount of memory
you are using to speed up your device. 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. If an app does not support
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Memory.
your default language then it will move to the next
The used and available memory are shown. supported language in your list.
3. To free up as much memory as possible, tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Cleannow and follow the prompts.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
The selected apps and services in the list will be Language and input > Language.
closed.
3. Tap Addlanguage, and select a language from
the list.
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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
GoogleVoice typing.
network.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Block offensive words: Hide search results that
2. Tap Settings > General management >
contain offensive words.
Language and input.
Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a
3. Tap Onscreen keyboard > Google voice typing. Bluetooth headset, if available.
Handsfree: Allow requests with the device 2. Tap Settings > General management >
Speech output: Select options for spoken 3. Tap Onscreen keyboard > Manage keyboards.
feedback.
4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
Settings 170
Physical Keyboards TexttoSpeech Options
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTSis
connected to your device (Sold separately). used for various accessibility features, such as
VoiceAssistant.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Show onscreen keyboard: Show the on-screen Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or GoogleText-to-speech engine. Tap
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also
Settings next toeach TTS engine for options.
beingused.
Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
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Listen to example: Tap to play a short
Date and Time
demonstration of speech synthesis.
By default, your device receives date and time
Default language status: Display the default information from the wireless network. When you are
language in use.
outside network coverage, you can set date and time
information manually using the date and time settings.
Pointer Speed
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (notincluded). 2. Tap Settings > General management >
Dateand time. The following options are available:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Report Diagnostic Reset
Information Reset device and network settings. You can also reset
your device to its factory defaults.
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
Reset Settings
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
You can reset your device to its factory default settings,
2. Tap Settings > General management > which resets everything except the security, language,
Reportdiagnostic information. and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
3. Read and accept the consent information to enable 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
this feature.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Reset settings.
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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.
Formore information, see Factory Reset Protection on
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. page12.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > If you reset your device to factory default settings
Resetnetworksettings. with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
activated, you must enter the user name and password
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
for a registered Google Account to regain access to
Factory Data Reset the device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
data from your device.
can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with
This action permanently erases ALL data from the all devices registered to the account.
device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings, downloaded Before resetting your device:
applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is transferred to your storage area.
not affected.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
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To reset your device: Auto Restart
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
Factorydatareset. device restarts.
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
reset.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set Auto restart.
up your device.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
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Software Update
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
Settings 176
Lock Screen
and Security
To set a secure screen lock: Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and Smart
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. lock. A secure screen lock is required for this
feature.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock
(Pattern, PIN, or Password).
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Biometric Locks Always On Display
The following biometric lock types are available:
Settings
Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock
Choose what to display on a standby screen instead of
your device. For more information, see Face
turning off the screen.
Recognition on page33.
Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to
Fingerprint scanner: Use fingerprint recognition
Settings, double tap the Always On Display screen.
to unlock the screen. For more information, see
Fingerprint Scanner on page34. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Iris scanner: Use iris recognition to unlock the 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
screen. For more information, see Iris Scanner on Always On Display for options:
page35.
Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set
the following options:
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Clock style: Select a layout for the standby Lock Screen and
screen. This is not available if you choose
Homebutton only.
AOD Settings
Show always: Enable to show the Always On Configure display settings for the Lock screen and
Display at all times. Always On Display (AOD).
- Set schedule: If you disable Show always, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
then set a schedule for when to start and end
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security for
Always On Display.
options:
About Always On Display: View the current Information and FaceWidgets: Set a
software version and license information.
roamingclock, FaceWidgets, or Contact
Information to display on the Lock screen and
Always On Display screen.
Settings 180
Samsung Pass Find My Mobile
Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
account to use Samsung Pass. deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung
account and enable Google location service to use
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
FindMy Mobile.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
To access your device remotely, visit
Samsung Pass.
findmymobile.samsung.com.
3. Follow the prompts to sign to your Samsung
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
account and add your biometric data.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
FindMyMobile.
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Google location service: Activate or deactivate Secure Folder
Google location service. This service must be on
in order to find your device. Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to
Send last location: Allow your phone to send its use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for
last location to the Find My Mobile server when
your device.
the battery falls below a certain level.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Unknown Sources 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure
content on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure Startup
Unknownsources to enable this option.
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up.
applications can cause your device and personal data to Youmust have a secured screen lock for this option to
be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. be available.
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Encrypt SD Card Set Up SIM Card Lock
Protect your SD card by encrypting its data. Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your
SIMcard.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Encrypt SDcard. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Othersecurity settings > SetupSIM card lock and
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
follow the prompts.
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
Factory Data Reset Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
Password
Require a password to reset your device to factory
View Passwords
default settings. Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Othersecurity settings > Set up/change password Othersecurity settings > Makepasswords visible
and enter a password. to turn the feature on.
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Security Update Service Device Administration
Automatically receive security updates. Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Othersecurity settings for the following Security 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
update service options: Othersecurity settings > Deviceadministrators.
Security policy updates: Automatically or Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock
manually check for security policy updates. or erase a lost device.
- Automatic updates can also be limited to Tap Secure folder to allow it to manage your
only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi device.
network.
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Credential Storage Advanced Security
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some
Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or
settings.
remove it.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings for the following advanced
Othersecurity settings for the following options:
options:
Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents. Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
View security certificates: Display certificates - To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen
in your devices ROM and other certificates you
lock. Formore information, seeSet a Secure
have installed.
Screen Lock on page178.
User certificates: View user certificates. Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
Install from device storage: Install a new preventing access to other features of your
certificate from storage. device.
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Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your devices usage history.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
GoogleAccount, Samsung account, email, and
socialnetworking accounts.
Samsung Cloud Restore: Download any stored backup
information to your device.
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable
or disable syncing:
devices.
Backup settings: Configure backup for - Gallery: Sync your images and videos.
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Moreoptions:
My Profile
- Sync now: Sync all selected settings for your Manage your personal information and Samsung
Samsungaccount. account details.
- Sync information: Read more information 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
on what can be synced with your Samsung
Cloud account. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > MyProfile.
- Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or If a Samsung account has not been added, follow
remove your Samsung account. the prompts to add one.
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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. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
account types and service providers. Contact your
[Accounttype].
service provider for more information on your accounts
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that settings.
account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
5. Tap Moreoptions > Sync now to synchronize the [Accounttype].
account.
3. Tap an account to configure that accounts sync
settings.
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Remove an Account Backup and Restore
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.
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Google Account Google Settings
Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your devices 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. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > 2. Tap Settings > Google and select an option to
Backupand restore for options: customize.
Back up my data: Enable back up of application
data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers.
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that make
using the device easier for those with certain physical
disabilities.
Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
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.
times for privacy.
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Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded Hearing
backgrounds to make them stand out.
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on audio aspects of the device.
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and tap
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the an option:
screen.
Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the
Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large device detects a baby crying or a doorbell.
pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.
Flash notification: Set the camera light
Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of or screen to blink whenever you receive a
using colors. notification.
Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
from white text on a black background to black audio for privacy.
text on a white background.
Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use
Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen with hearingaids.
if you are color blind or have difficulty reading
the display because of the screen color. Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
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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.
device.
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono this action.
for use with one earphone.
Click after pointer stops: If using a mouse
Dexterity and (notincluded), set your device to automatically
click when the mouse cursor stops moving.
Interaction Interaction control: Block areas of the
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with screen from touch interaction. Disable auto
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device. screen rotation and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Notificationpanel and the Status bar.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and
interaction, and tap an option:
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More Accessibility Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.
Settings Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
Customize additional accessibility features for your calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or
device. reject incoming calls with a single tap.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Manage accessibility: Import and export your
accessibility settings, or share them with other
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility, and tap an option:
devices.
Texttospeech: Set your preferred TTS engine
and options. Formore information, see Accessibility Services
Text-to-Speech Options on page171.
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from
Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in the Google Play store.
a series of directions.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility.
by pressing the Volume up key and the
Powerkey together. 3. Other installed accessibility services may be listed
and configured under Services.
Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
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Other Settings
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. - Tap Settings to configure the current
assistance app.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games >
Game launcher. Analzye onscreen text: Allow the device
assistance app to analyze text shown on the
screen to provide related content.
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About Phone
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
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Getting Help
Additional resources
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Tips
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Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device Intellectual Property
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited 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. The including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
location depends on the device, and is usually in the software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung
About device or About phone section, for example: and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. IntellectualProperty
Settings > About phone or About device or
includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable
Abouttablet > Legalinformation > Samsung legal
or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
Or, use the Search feature to search for Legal. software, computer programs, and related
Note: This device passed military specification documentation and other works of authorship.
(MILSTD810G) testing against a subset of 21 specific You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
environmental conditions, including temperature, secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
dust and humidity, shock/vibration, and low pressure/ agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
high altitude. Device may not perform as shown in all modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
extreme conditions. decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with Samsung and its suppliers.
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Open Source Software Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
Some software components of this product, including that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
but not limited to PowerTOP and e2fsprogs, the product as is, and Samsung makes no express
incorporate source code covered under GNU General or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
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License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and tothe:
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any particular purpose or use;
opensource.samsung.com
design, condition or quality of the product;
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Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be If your carrier prohibits this, and if you attempt
construed to create an express or implied warranty to download software onto the device without
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. authorization; you will be notified on the screen
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any that unauthorized software has been detected. You
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or should then power down the device and contact your
use of the product or arising from the breach of the carrier to restore the device to the carrier authorized
express warranty, including incidental, special or settings.
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
Diagnostic Software
or benefits.
This device is equipped with diagnostic software
Modification of Software reporting usage and performance information used
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or solely to deliver improved network quality and
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry overall device experience to AT&T customers. Please
settings, or your modification of Operating System refer to your AT&T Wireless Customer Agreement
(OS) software. and/or the AT&T Privacy Policy (att.com/privacy) for
moreinformation.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
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Notice from AT&T service to learn how location information will be used
and protected.
This device is intended for use exclusively on
AT&Ts system. You agree that you wont make any Your device may be used to access the Internet and to
modifications to the Equipment or programming to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and
enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. services from AT&T or elsewhere from third parties.
A voice plan is required on all voicecapable devices, AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the
unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms Internet and certain Internet content. These controls
governing your agreement. Some devices or plans may may not be available for certain devices which bypass
require you to subscribe to a data plan. AT&T controls.
Your device is designed to make it easy for you to AT&T may collect certain types of information from your
access a wide variety of content. For your protection, device when you use AT&T services to provide customer
AT&T wants you to be aware that some applications support and to improve its services.
that you enable may involve the location of your device
For more information on AT&Ts Privacy Policy, visit:
being shared. For applications available through AT&T,
att.com/privacy
AT&T offers privacy controls that let youdecide how
an application may use the location of your device and
other devices on your account. However, AT&Ts privacy
tools do not apply to applications available outside
of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions and
the associated privacy policy for each locationbased
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Samsung Knox damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.
Samsung Knox is Samsungs security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be components or an internally sealed system, this
required. For more information about Knox, please refer condition will void your device warranty.
to: samsung.com/us/knox
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
Maintaining Water and Dust Any device which uses accessible compartments
Resistance or ports that can be opened, should have these
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from
rating system. entering the system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant with a clean, soft cloth. If your device has gotten
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of wet, you should dry the inside of the charging port
classification IP68 as described by the international before inserting a power connector to charge your
standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 1535C, device may operate abnormally. For example, it may
86106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this charge more slowly or overheat.
classification, your device is not impervious to water
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Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized The touchscreen and other features may not work
water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than properly if the device is used in water or in other
30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water, liquids. [110116]
dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh
water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately
Restricting Childrens Access to
and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. YourMobile Device
Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to
as instructed may cause the device to suffer from play with it because they could hurt themselves and
operability or cosmetic issues. others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
Do not expose the device to water at high pressure. your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children.
If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged.
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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
Address:
85 Challenger Road The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
Ridgefield Park, less than the specified capacity because the operating
New Jersey 07660 system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
Phone: 1800SAMSUNG (7267864)
upgrade the device.
Internet: samsung.com
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