SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Table of Contents Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Bixby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Edge Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iris Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Multi Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Google Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Edge Screen. . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Sounds and Vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Sound Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Phone Visibility. . . . . .
Customize App Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Wallpapers and Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Screen Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Wallpapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Blue Light Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report Diagnostic Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Device Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Credential Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Software Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Advanced Security Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Accounts .
Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Device Assistance App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
Bixby Fingerprint Scanner Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, and search and access content on your phone and on the Internet. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 29. For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page 36.
Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 200.
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
Assemble Your Device 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out. This section helps you to assemble your device. 2. Place the SIM card on the tray. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card • When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details.
Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and dust‑resistant features of your device, make sure that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 200. Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery.
When to Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
If the device heats up while charging the battery: Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support On‑the-Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks, external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse accessories. 1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. 2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin charging the device again. • If the lower part of the device overheats, check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung‑approved cable.
Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. To lock the device: ►► Press the Power key. To turn the device on: The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 172. ►► Press and hold the Power key.
Restart the Device Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. Google Account ►► Press and hold the Power key and the Volume down key at the same time for more than seven seconds. Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™ and the Google Play™ store.
Factory Reset Protection Enable Factory Reset Protection When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.
Samsung Account Add an Email Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing email account or create a new email account.
Transfer Data from Your Old Device 1. Select Smart Switch during setup. – or – Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. You can also use the included USB connector to copy content quickly and easily from your old device, without installing the Smart Switch app. ™ From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > Settings > Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch. 2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer. Visit samsung.
Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera Iris detection LED Iris scanner Volume keys Power key Bixby key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
• • Proximity sensor -- Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. -- In the camera app, press a volume key to take a photo. functionality when the device is outside a specific range from the human body. • Power key Bixby key -- Launch the Hello Bixby voice assistant. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 29. -- Briefly press to turn on or off the screen. -- Press and hold to select a power control option.
Back View Rear camera Microphone Flash Fingerprint sensor Heart rate sensor Headset jack Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Home Screen Status bar Edge screen Home screen indicator App shortcuts Back Recent apps Home Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Notification Icons Missed call New message Call in progress File download in progress Call on hold File upload in progress New email GPS active New Gmail App updates available New voicemail App updates complete Learn About Your Device 21
Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
View the Notification Panel You can also open or close the Notification panel by swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor. You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. To open using the Fingerprint scanner: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Finger sensor gestures. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • • To open an item, tap it.
Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings and customize the Quick settings that display: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Drag • • View all downward. Tap a setting to turn it on or off. Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout. 3.
Customize Your Home Screen • Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. • Screens Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. • Hello Bixby: Swipe right, and tap On/Off to enable. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 29. Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. Wallpapers and Themes 1.
Widgets 2. Tap • Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. Remove. Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Home Screen Settings To add a widget to a Home screen: Customize your Home and Apps screens. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
• • • • Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Apps screen. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically. App Shortcuts Apps button: Add an apps button to the Home screen for easy to access to the Apps screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. To add a shortcut: 2.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it. To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: • 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and then release it. Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. 1. Touch and hold the folder to open the options menu. Create a Folder 2. Tap You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 1.
Bixby Bixby Sees Bixby is an assistant that learns from you to help you do more. It responds to voice commands, works with select apps like email and messages, sets reminders, and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung devices. Bixby Vision is built into your camera to give you a deeper understanding of what you’re looking at. Use object/content recognition to translate, shop, or identify a landmark.
Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. • Touch and Hold Touchscreen Navigation Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • • The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Home screen. Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture or a web page.
Entering Text Special Keys Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Use the Samsung Keyboard Voice input: Enter text using Samsung voice input. Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Clipboard: Access the clipboard. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard layout to accommodate use with one hand. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings.
Use Samsung Voice Input Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input > On-screen > Samsung keyboard for options. • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways.
Configure Samsung Voice Input To customize Samsung voice input: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input > On-screen > Samsung voice input for options. • Add input languages: Select languages for Samsung voice input. • Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.
Face Recognition Register a Face Use face recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can set the device to use Face Recognition, to unlock the screen by recognizing your face. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN or Password. Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
• Face unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your phone with face recognition as soon as the screen turns on. • Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face recognition. Register a Fingerprint To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to three fingerprints. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Fingerprint Scanner 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner.
• To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint. • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. • Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using your fingerprint. • Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make payments quickly and securely.
Register Irises Note: The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a medical device and the biometric data collected and stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this feature. To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or contact lenses.
Iris Verification • Iris verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device. Iris unlock: Enable to unlock the device using your irises. • Iris unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your phone with your irises as soon as the screen turns on. • Tips for using iris recognition: View a tutorial on how to use the iris scanner. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Multi Window Window Controls Tap Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Snap window: Snap the selected window to the half of the screen it occupies. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up window. Close app: Close the selected app. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Enable Multi Window 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. – or – 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Multi window. • To use the Recent apps key to open apps in a split screen view, tap Use Recents button. • To view an app in pop-up view, tap Pop-up view action. If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window, tap another app to add it in split screen view.
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. To activate Emergency mode: Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2. Tap Emergency mode. • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. • • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. 1. Press and hold the Power key. • When accessing for the first time, read the Terms and conditions.
Use Emergency Mode Features • While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available on the Home screen: Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service. • Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
Edge Screen 2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following options are available: The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. • • Edge Panels Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information on the Edge screen. To view Edge panels: ►► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to the center. Keep swiping to view other panels.
-- Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the To configure Apps edge: Edge screen handle. 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. -- Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge screen handle. -3. Tap 2. Tap Add application to add other apps to the Apps edge. Vibration: Enable vibration when the Edge panel handle is tapped. Back to save changes. Apps Edge You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the Apps edge panel.
People Edge To configure People edge: People edge allows you to quickly communicate with contacts in your My people list. 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until the People edge panel is displayed. To use People edge: 2. Tap • • • 1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to the center. Keep swiping until the People edge panel is displayed. 2. Tap a contact, and tap select Call.
Edge Lighting Smart Select Select an area on the screen to capture as an image or GIF animation. You can also pin a captured image to always display on the screen. Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the phone is turned over. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To use Smart select: 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting. 1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to the center.
About Edge Screen Quick Reply Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two seconds. The call is rejected, and a preset message is sent to the caller. You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > About Edge screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen. 3.
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Using Apps Add an Apps Shortcut The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an Apps button to the Home screen. Some features may not be available. Please consult your carrier. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Apps button. 3. Tap Show Apps button. Access Apps You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list.
Uninstall Apps Organize Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Arrange the Order • • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. To change the order apps are listed: 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 drag it to a new location. 1.
Use Folders To delete a folder: You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted. To add a folder to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3.
Applications Settings 3. Tap You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk. If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • Apps Settings > Apps.
4. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options may be displayed: • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. • Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. • • Mobile data: View mobile data usage. • • • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Basic Operation • • You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 5. Tap Clear to clear the results. To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history. You can quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter. 3.
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • Apps If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen.
Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar > More options. 3. Tap Manage calendars > select an account type. • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current month.
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 2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event. Calendar, and tap an event to edit it. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar.
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 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar. • Apps Calendar > More options > Settings. 3.
Camera and Video Animated and Beauty filters Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture HDR Record video Switch cameras Bixby Vision Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Camera Shortcut 2. Tap Camera, and use the display screen as a viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures: Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key twice. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Quick launch camera to enable or disable. Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
• • Bixby Vision Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object or location to search for products online, discover new places nearby, or translate text. Resume to resume recording. Tap Stop to stop recording. Video Enhancer 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Camera > prompts. Tap Enhance the image quality of your videos. Bixby Vision and follow the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Video enhancer. Record Videos 3.
• Rear camera Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. • • Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food. Front camera Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an airbrushed effect. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit more people into your pictures.
Share Pictures and Videos Rear camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • The Gallery application lets you share pictures and videos on your social networks and messaging apps. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on page 83.
• Save pictures as previewed: Save the self‑portrait or self‑recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Shooting methods: • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. -- Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies. -- Show palm: Hold your hand out with your • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them.
• Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or for system volume. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • • • • Apps Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature: Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
• World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert. • Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the alarm rings. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Clock > World clock. 4. Tap Save to save the alarm. 3.
Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch and use the following options: 2. Tap • • • • Start: Begin timing. • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. Apps Clock > Timer. 3.
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Add an Account” on page 181. • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. • Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the new contact. • Enter a name and other contact information.
Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. 4. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard file (VCF) or as a Text. 3. Tap 5.
Export Contacts To link contacts: If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can manually back them up to an optional installed SD card for re-import if needed. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. 3. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > Manage contacts. Details > More options > Link contacts. 4. Tap contacts to choose them. More options > 5.
Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites are displayed together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. To mark contacts as Favorites: 2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a contact to select it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • 2.
Create a Group You can create your own contact groups. 2. Tap Contacts > then tap a group. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap Edit. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Groups. 3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information about the group: • • Group name: Enter a name for the new group. • Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.
Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > then tap a group. 2. Tap Contacts > then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Groups, and More options > Send email. 3. Tap 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap Done.
Email 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups. Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on page 13. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.
Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. • • Email. Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. 2. Tap Tap Search to search for key words in your email inbox. • 3.
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. 2. Tap Email. 3. Tap Mailbox > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings. 4. Tap the account you want to remove. 2. Tap Email. 3. Tap Mailbox > Settings. 4. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 5. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. 5.
Facebook Galaxy Apps Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. ►► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Facebook. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Gallery 4. When viewing a picture: View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. • Swipe left or right to view the next or previous picture. View Pictures • Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Tap Favorite to mark the image as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites album. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Bixby Vision Edit Pictures Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover new places nearby, or translate text. You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way items are displayed. 3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or folder, and then tap a picture. 4. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
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 open it. 2. Tap Gallery, and tap a video to view it. 3. Tap Edit and tap an option: • • • 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. • Trim: Cut segments of the video. Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
Share Pictures and Videos Direct Share Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app. You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Gallery, and tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable. 3.
Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically create a Screenshots folder in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►► From any screen, press and hold the Power and Volume down keys. 2. Tap 3. Tap Gallery, and tap a folder to open it. Screenshot Options More options > Edit. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4.
Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2. Tap Google folder > Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about Google Drive™. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Duo 2.
Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Gmail. Maps. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more. Google You must enable location services to use Google Maps. For more information, see “Location” on page 131.
Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Google folder > Play Store. Visit support.google.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. To access the Internet: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. • • • • Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page. Back or Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. ►► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. To zoom in or out: ►► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out.
Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: ►► Tap To bookmark the current web page: Tabs > New tab. 1. Tap To close a tab: 1. Tap 2. Tap Add to Bookmarks. – or – Tabs. Tap Close tab by the tabs you want to close. More options > Add to Bookmarks. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
Secret Mode Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. To save the current web page: ►► Tap More options > Save webpage. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. To view saved web pages: 1.
To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Internet. Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Internet. More options > Settings. 4. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Messages The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service. Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device.
Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Messages > Compose. 3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose. • Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a recipient. You can also select the recipient based on Groups or recent calls.
Send SOS Messages View New Messages Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation. When you receive a new message, appears on the Status bar. New message To enable SOS messages: To view the message: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see “Notification Panel” on page 22. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and On/Off to enable this feature.
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. 2. Tap Messages > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. More options > Edit. 2. Tap 3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all messages.
There are three types of Emergency alerts: • • Alerts issued by the President • AMBER alerts (missing child alert) Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (extreme and severe) Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts. Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Messages > More options > Settings > Emergency alert settings. 3.
• My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. 4. Tap a file or folder to open it. • File Groups -- Installation files: View all APK files. Phone storage -- Internal storage: View folders and files located on the device.
• • Cloud storage -- Samsung Cloud Drive: Use a Samsung account for cloud storage. -- Get more space: View storage information storage. for your device. Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to. -- Settings: View settings for the My Files app. My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Apps -- Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category.
Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Make a Call To make a call from Contacts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > Contacts. You can make a call from a Home screen. Using the Dialer 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap • Tap 2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact. Phone. Call. From Recents Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.
Direct Calls Decline a Call Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear. ►► On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct call, and tap On/Off to enable.
While on a Call To return to the call screen: Adjust the Call Volume ►► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. ►► 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 panel, and then tap End call. – or – Tap Extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. Phone. 2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed. Delete Call Records To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap Save a Contact from a Recent Call 2. Tap Recents.
Block a Number Create a Speed Dial By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. • Phone. Tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Tap Recents. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers. 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 3.
Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Tap You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. Make an Emergency Call 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. • You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated.
Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured. For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set Up Your Voicemail” on page 14. To access voicemail: 1.
Optional Calling Services Phone Settings To access settings: Place a Multi-Party Call ►► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings. If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap second call. Add call to dial the 2. Dial the new number and tap is answered: • • Apps Tap Call. When the call Swap to switch between the two calls. Tap Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing).
Samsung Connect Samsung Gear Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard. Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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, and meals. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Health, and read and accept the terms and conditions. 3. Set up your health profile and goals.
You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: • Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; • • Dizziness or loss of consciousness; • • • Ankle swelling, especially at night; Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; • • • • • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; You have not exerc
Samsung Notes Edit Notes You can make edits to notes you create. Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Compose a Note 2. Tap You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap a note to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap the content and make edits. 2. Tap 5. When you are finished, tap Save. Samsung Notes. 3. Tap Create and type a note. Available options include: Samsung Notes.
Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung Notes. 3. While browsing notes, tap following options: More options for the • • • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app. Apps Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view.
Samsung Pay Set Up Samsung Pay Samsung Pay™ is the new way to pay with your Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works in more stores than any other mobile payment service. Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to use with your Samsung Galaxy device. To set up Samsung Pay: Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung Pay, and tap Start and follow the prompts.
Simple Pay Use Samsung Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay. Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To customize Simple Pay: 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap – or – Samsung Pay. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap More options > Settings > Use Favorite Cards. 3.
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 even more protection. For more information, see “Find My Mobile” on page 174. Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers. 1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay. For more information about Samsung Pay, visit samsung.com/SamsungPay. 2. Scroll down to “Gift cards” and click the See all merchants link.
Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. ►► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Samsung folder > Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. ►► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Secure Folder. For more information, see “Secure Folder” on page 175.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings. ►► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings. 2. Tap – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Settings. Notification panel, and then tap Settings 118 Search.
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually. Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network 3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap Add network. To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your target wireless Access Point. • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment. Wi-Fi Options • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
Wi-Fi Direct Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct. Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct 2. From an app, tap Share. Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi Direct devices. Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
Rename a Paired Device To receive data from another device using Bluetooth: Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Accept. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3.
Phone Visibility Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone. Allow other devices to find your mobile device and transfer files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To enable or disable Phone visibility: 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn off Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Phone visibility, and then tap On/Off.
Data Usage Airplane Mode Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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 device. 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on. 4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option. Enable NFC Tap and Pay Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data with other NFC devices. Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. 1.
Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. Use the other device’s 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 uses data service. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 1.
Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges. You can change your Mobile hotspot password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen. • Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Tethering Locating Method You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 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. 2. Tap 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 3.
Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off. Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s most recent location data.
MirrorLink To enable nearby device scanning: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. Printing 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Download Booster Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 172. Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download booster: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN To edit or delete a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
Ethernet Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts.
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 the individual sound settings you have made. Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or 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 > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap On/Off to enable.
Volume Vibration Intensity Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and feedback. Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Volume Key Default 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity. Set the Volume key to adjust the ringtone or media volume by default. 3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Set the Volume Media Volume Limiter You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, 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 Ringtone 3.
Ringtone Notification Sounds Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following options: 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
Do Not Disturb System Sounds This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. Set various other system sound options. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each option: To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Key-Tap Feedback Sound Quality and Effects Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped.
Separate App Sound 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience. • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Block App Notifications Customize App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Customize notification settings for each application individually. Settings > Notifications. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. • 2. Tap Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps. Settings Settings > Notifications. 3.
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
Screen Brightness Blue Light Filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this 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 2.
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.
Screen Zoom and Font Full Screen Apps You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen 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 for the following options: 2. Tap Settings > Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable or disable this feature. • Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
Easy Mode To disable Easy mode: Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. 2. Tap Display > Easy mode > Standard mode. 1. From the Home screen, tap 3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode. Icon Frames To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings. You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen.
LED Indicator Navigation Bar Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications. You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > LED indicator to turn the feature on or off. 2.
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 charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Keep Screen Turned Off Settings > Display > Screen saver. 3.
Smart Stay One-Handed Mode Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. Change the screen layout to accommodate operating 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, and then tap On/Off to turn the feature on. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One‑handed mode. 3.
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 wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. To change wallpaper: 2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Themes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers. 3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme.
Icons Always On Displays (AODs) Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Apply custom layouts for the Always On Display. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Icons. 3. Tap an icon set to view a preview of the icons. • 2. Tap Tap View all to see all available icon sets. Settings > Wallpapers and themes > AODs. 3. Tap a layout to view a preview of the AOD. • 4.
Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Quick Optimization 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery for options: The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for malware. • Battery usage: View details of battery usage by item. • Power saving mode: Extend battery life by selecting a power saving mode level.
Performance Mode Storage Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit your usage. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Device Memory 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Performance mode. Choose one of the following options: • Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life and screen resolution for everyday use.
To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts. More options > Storage settings. 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Mount.
Memory Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
Device Security Language and Input Configure and monitor security settings for your device. Configure your device’s language and input settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Change the Device Language 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Device security. You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference. If an app does not support your default language then it will move to the next supported language in your list. 3.
Google Voice Typing • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. • Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth headset, if available. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input. 3.
Physical Keyboards Text-to-Speech Options Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold separately). Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. 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 > Language and input. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for options: 3.
• Listen to an example: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. • Default language status: Display the default language in use. Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Report Diagnostic Information Reset 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, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 2.
Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on page 12. You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Auto Restart To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Auto restart. 4.
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Software update for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Enable automatic installation of available software updates at the time of your choosing.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
• Set a Screen Lock Iris: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen. 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Screen lock type and configure a screen lock: Tap On/Off to enable or disable showing notifications on the lock screen. • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications.
• Always On Display Settings -- Set schedule: If you disable Show always, then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display. Choose what to display on a standby screen instead of turning off the screen. • Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to Settings, double tap the Always On Display screen. 2.
• • Find My Mobile Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen. Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from the Lock screen. Samsung Pass ►► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
• • Secure Folder Google location service: Activate or deactivate 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 use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. Send last location: Allow your phone to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the battery falls below a certain level. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Encrypt SD Card Security Update Service Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your optional memory card (not included) when you first access it after powering on your device. Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card. • 3.
Device Administration 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following options: Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.
Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. -- To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 172.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
• Samsung Cloud Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your device. You can also sync your data from multiple devices. Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable or disable syncing: -- Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact info. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. -- Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. -- Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and • events and tasks. categories.
-- Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or Add an Account -- FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. remove your Samsung account. to view additional information based on frequently asked questions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. -- Contact us: Contact Samsung. 2. Tap My Profile 3. Tap one of the account types. Manage your personal information and Samsung account details. 4.
Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 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 account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 2.
Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. More options > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. Configure your device’s Google settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Customize Google 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. • Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account.
• Google Cast: Configure your Google Cast settings. • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. • Search: Configure your Google search settings. Note: These options may change if you are signed in to your Google Account.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Vision • You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device. Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as you enter your passwords. • Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features in two quick steps. • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects.
• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. • Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen. • Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad. • Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of using colors. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without having to press any buttons. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
More Accessibility Settings Customize additional accessibility features for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility, and tap an option: • Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 165. • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions. • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Volume up key and the Power key together.
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Help Device Assistance App View your device’s user manual on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Device assistance app. 2. Tap Settings > Help. 3. Tap an option to customize: Manage Game Features Automatically arranges all your games in one place. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games > Game launcher.
About Phone View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > About phone, and then tap items for more details: • • My phone number: View your phone number. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name.
Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
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Legal View legal information for your device.
Legal Information Find Legal Information Online The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available online: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”).
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Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device components or an internally sealed system, this condition will void your device warranty. device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
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