USER MANUAL
Table of Contents Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hello Bixby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Dual Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Navigation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iris Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Fingerprint Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Galaxy Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Intelligent Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Samsung Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Nearby Device Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notification Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Font and Screen Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Screen Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 System Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Full Screen Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Key-Tap Feedback . . . .
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Samsung Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Report Diagnostic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 App Permission Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Factory Data Reset . .
Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 About Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Getting Help ................................................... 211 Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
Hello Bixby Flexible Security Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device. Face Recognition Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your device. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 40. Dual Camera For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page 44. The Galaxy S9+ is equipped with a rear dual camera.
Water and Dust Resistance Iris Scanner Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 219. For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page 45. Intelligent Scan Combine iris and face recognition data to improve your security experience.
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View microSD/SIM card tray Front camera Iris scanner Proximity sensor Volume keys Power key Bixby key USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
l Proximity sensor l Volume keys – Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality during a call when the device is in close proximity to the body. – Adjust the volume for ringtones, media, notifications, and system sounds. For more information, see “Volume” on page 156. – Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality during a call when the device is outside a specific range from the body. – In the camera app, press a volume key to take a photo.
Back View Dual camera Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Fingerprint scanner Speaker Headset jack Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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. Install a SIM card and an optional memory card (not included), and charge your device before using. 2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down. Install a SIM Card and Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use your previous SIM card.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot. Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or overheat. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 219. Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance.
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot when using wireless charging or fast charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. 1. Insert the USB Type-C cable into the USB charger/Accessory port. The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot. If the device heats up while charging the battery: 1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. 2.
Start Using Your Device Use the Setup Wizard Turn Your Device On or Off The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up your device. The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, ® connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more. To turn the device on: u Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on.
Lock or Unlock Your Device Add a Google Account Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. Your new device uses your Google Account to fully ™ utilize its Android features. To lock the device: u Press the Power key. ™ 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap Add account > Google.
Add a Samsung Account Transfer Data from Your Old Device Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. You can also use the included On-the-Go adapter to transfer content quickly and easily from your old device, without installing the Smart Switch app. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smartswitch. ™ 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Set Up Your Voicemail Note: The USB option must be set to Media device (MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make sure your battery is fully charged. 1. From a Home screen, tap To use Smart Switch: 2. Touch and hold 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. Voicemail. 3.
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.
Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen 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 touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Touch and hold items to activate them. l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Tap Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Pinch and Spread Touch Sensitivity Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors. l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture or a web page. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. l Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a picture or a web page. Learn About Your Device 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features. 3.
Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. l More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. l l Delete: Tap to select items to delete. Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose a sharing method. l Edit: Tap to customize the screen. l On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( off ( l ) or ). Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.
Navigation Bar To enter or exit full screen mode: u The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, displays the navigation keys. Double-tap the Hide/Show icon to the left of the navigation keys. To view the navigation keys in full screen mode: Navigation keys u Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Navigation bar. Navigation Bar Settings You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout. Hide/Show Full Screen Mode 1.
• Hard press Home button: Adjust the amount of pressure needed to touch and hold Home by moving the slider. • Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold Home while the screen is off to skip the Lock screen and go directly to the Home screen. • Button layout: Choose the order of the navigation keys.
Home Screen Status bar Edge panel handle Home screen indicator App shortcuts Recent apps Back Home Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Customize Your Home Screen • To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap Main. This screen is displayed when you Screens • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. tap Your device has 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. • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
App Shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and then release it. Use Folders 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu. 3. Tap You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an Apps list screen and Home screen. Add to Home.
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. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Themes to customize. 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. • Tap a theme to preview and download it to My themes. 3. Tap View all to see all available wallpapers. 4.
Icons Icon Frames Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize. 3. Tap an icon set to preview and download it to My icons. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Icon frames and choose one of the following options: • Icons only: Show icons only.
Widgets Home Screen Settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. Customize your Home and Apps screens. To add a widget to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. • Home screen layout: Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen where all apps are located. 2. Tap Widgets. 3.
Easy Mode • App icon badges: Select how to show icon badges when apps receive notifications. 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. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from the Home screen by swiping down. 1.
Status Bar The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Bar Display Configure display options for the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Status bar. • Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar. • Tap Show battery percentage to display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.
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 screen. To enable this feature: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. 2. Tap Finger sensor gestures. • To open an item, tap it. • To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.
Quick Settings The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Drag View all downward. • Tap a setting to turn it on or off. • Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout. 3. Drag View all upward to close Quick settings.
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 • Edit (if available): Configure individual panels by tapping. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information on the Edge screen. • Download: Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy Apps.
– Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen appears on. Apps Edge – Move from any screen: Touch and hold the Edge panel handle to change its position from any screen. 1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. – Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge panel handle. 2. Tap an app or app pair to open it.
People Edge • To create a shortcut for two apps to open in ™ Multi window , tap Create app pair. • To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on top of an app in the columns on the right. People edge allows you to quickly communicate with contacts in your My people list. 1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the People edge panel is displayed.
Smart Select Edge Lighting The Smart select feature captures an area of the screen as an image or animation that you can share or pin to the screen. Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the device is turned over. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Smart select panel is displayed. 2. Tap 2. Tap a Smart select tool to use: 3.
Edge Lighting Advanced Settings Manage Edge Lighting Notifications Customize the color, width, and transparency of the Edge lighting feature. Choose which notifications will light up the Edge screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting. 3. Tap Edge lighting style to customize: l Effect: Choose an edge effect. 3.
Quick Reply About Edge Screen 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 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen. 3.
Bixby Bixby Vision Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns, evolves, and adapts to you. It learns your routines, helps you set up reminders based on time and location, and is built in to your favorite apps. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby. Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and Internet apps to give you a deeper understanding of what you see. It provides contextual icons for translation, QR code detection, landmark recognition, or shopping.
Gallery Internet Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery app. Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Gallery, and then tap a picture to view it. Bixby Vision and follow the prompts. Internet. 3. Touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is displayed. 4.
Always On Display • Show always: Enable to show the Always On Display at all times. View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other customized information without unlocking your device. – Set schedule: If Show always is disabled, then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • About Always On Display: View the current software version and license information.
AOD Themes Apply custom themes for Always On Display. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers > AOD to customize. • Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Display. 3. Tap View all to see downloaded AODs. 4. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply to apply the selected AOD.
Face Recognition Face Recognition Use face recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can use face recognition to unlock the screen by recognizing your face. Customize how face recognition works. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Register a Face • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. • Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using face recognition. 1.
Iris Scanner Register Irises Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Register your irises for identity verification. For support, visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.
Iris Verification • Iris unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your device with your irises as soon as the screen turns on. Iris verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device. • 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. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Iris scanner. • Remove iris data: Delete existing irises.
Fingerprint Scanner Fingerprint Management Use fingerprint recognition 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. Add, delete, and rename fingerprints. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Register a Fingerprint • To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
Fingerprint Verification Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner for the following options: • Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprint for identification when using supported apps. • Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make payments quickly and securely. • Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your device.
Intelligent Scan Intelligent Scan Verification Use Intelligent scan to improve accuracy and security by combining iris and face recognition. Customize how Intelligent scan works. To register a face for identity verification, see “Register a Face” on page 44. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Intelligent scan for the following options: To register your irises, see “Register Irises” on page 45.
Multi Window Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold 2. Tap Recent apps. Multi window in the title bar to launch an app in split screen view. • Recently opened apps are displayed in the lower window. Apps that support Multi window have the Multi window icon in their title bar.
Window Controls Multi Window Settings The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen view. Additional features are available for Multi window. u Tap the middle of the window border for the following options: l 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable each of the following options: Add app pair on Home screen: Add the open pair of apps as a shortcut to the Home screen.
Enter Text Option Keys From the Samsung keyboard, the following option keys are along the top of the keyboard: Text can be entered using an on-screen keyboard or your voice. Option keys/Predictive text l Toggle: Switch to predictive text. l Emoji: Insert an emoticon. l Sticker: Add illustrated stickers. l GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs. l Voice input: Use Samsung voice input. l Settings: Access keyboard settings. l More: Tap to view and reorder additional options.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard l Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data. Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. u From the Samsung keyboard, tap l About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. Settings for the following options: l 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.
Use Samsung Voice Input Configure Samsung Voice Input Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Set customized options for Samsung voice input. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap 2. Tap Voice input. Settings for options. • Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard. • Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input. • Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. 2.
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device’s power during an emergency situation. To activate Emergency mode: 1. Press and hold the Power key. 2. Tap Emergency mode. To save battery power, Emergency mode: l Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select. • When accessing for the first time, read and accept the Terms and conditions. 3. Tap Turn on.
Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on the Home screen: l Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light. l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren. l Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage. l Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service.
Turn Off Emergency Mode When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode. 1. Press and hold the Power key. 2. Tap Emergency mode. Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating method is set to Battery saving. After Emergency mode is turned off, check your location settings. For more information, see “Location” on page 147.
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and install, uninstall, disable, or hide apps.
Use 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Access Apps 2. Tap Access and launch all apps from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to access Apps. 3. Tap Show Apps button > Apply. 2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
Search for Apps Galaxy Essentials If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Search phone. 3. Enter a word or words in the Search phone field. As you type, apps that match are displayed on the screen. 4. Tap an entry to go to that app.
Uninstall or Disable Apps Sort Apps Uninstall or disable apps you have download. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu. • To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • Custom order: Arrange apps manually. • To disable an app, tap Disable. – To remove empty spaces between apps, tap More options > Clean up pages.
Create and Use Folders Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen. Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to the top of the screen. 3.
App Settings • Special access: Select which apps can have special access permissions to features on your device. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Apps. 3. Tap Menu to set which apps to view, and then choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. 4. Tap More options for the following options: • Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. 5.
• Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Note: Options vary by apps.
Calculator View Calculator History The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. View and clear your Calculator history. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Calculator, and enter the first number. • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad. 3. Tap an arithmetic function key, and enter the next number. 4. Tap Equals to view the result. 5. Tap Clear to clear the results. Apps Calculator > History.
Convert Units of Measurement Scientific Calculator Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter. The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Calculator > Unit converter. 3. Select a category and use the drop-down menus to choose units of measurement. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Scientific calculator. 4.
Calendar Calendar View Manage your events and tasks. There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Add Calendars 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 2. Tap • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar > More options. 3.
Create an Event Delete an Event Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events 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 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. Share an Event 3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted. Create a Task Share events from your Calendar. Use your Calendar to create tasks.
Delete a Task Calendar Settings Delete tasks from your Calendar. Use Calendar settings to customize 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, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3. Tap the 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.
Camera and Video Dual optical zoom (Galaxy S9+ models only) Switch cameras Gallery Take a picture Shooting modes Record video Settings Bixby Vision Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Take Pictures Record Videos Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high-quality videos using your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Camera. 3. Use the display screen as a viewfinder. While aiming the camera, these options are available: 3. Tap • To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb to adjust the brightness.
Configure Shooting Mode • Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken. You can focus on subjects near to the camera, far away from the camera, or both. This mode is available on the Galaxy S9 only. Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from several shooting modes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Camera, and swipe to the right or left to • Live focus: Take artistic pictures by adjusting the depth of field.
Camera Settings • Hyperlapse: Create a time lapse video by recording at various frame rates. The frame rate is adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and the movement of the device. • Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate which can be played in slow motion. Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings.
• Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject selected on the preview screen. • HDR (rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture. • Super slow-mo: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it. • Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images.
Common • Storage location: Select a memory location. • Edit camera modes: Enable, disable, and rearrange shooting modes. – A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location. For more information, see “Install a SIM Card and Memory Card” on page 9. • Motion photo: Create a short video by taking pictures. • Voice control: Take pictures using key words. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving.
Clock • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature. • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert. Alarm • Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the alarm rings.
Delete an Alarm World Clock You can delete an alarm that you created. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to select it. 2. Tap Clock > World clock. 3. Tap Add city. 3. Tap Delete. 4. Tap Search and enter the name of the city. 5.
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 2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch. 3. Tap Start to begin timing. • To keep track of lap times, tap Lap. 4. Tap Stop to end timing. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. 4.
Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information. – Tap Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize Add field to enter additional entries. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see “Add an Account” on page 197. – Tap Remove field to remove an entry. Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the Phone app have different options and functions. – Tap View more for additional fields.
Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information. Share a contact by using various sharing methods. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact. 3. Tap Details > Edit. 4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact. 3.
Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed memory card (not included). Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > 2. Tap Manage contacts. Contacts > More options > Manage contacts. 3. Tap Import/Export contacts. 3. Tap Import/Export contacts. 4. Tap Import and follow the prompts. 4.
Link or Unlink Contacts To unlink contacts: Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Details > More options > Link contacts. 3. Tap Details > More options > Manage linked contacts. 4. Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact. 4. Tap contacts to choose them. 5. Tap Link.
Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. 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 touch and hold a 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact. contact to select it. 3. Tap Details. 4. Tap Add to Favorites to mark contacts as • You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.
Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts You can use groups to organize your contacts. Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create your own contact groups. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap Remove. Contacts > Groups. • To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you want to add.
Send a Message to a Group Delete a Group Send a text message to members of a group. Delete a group you have created. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Send message. Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Delete. Send an Email to a Group • To only delete the group, tap Group only. Send an email to members of a group.
Contacts Settings Direct Share These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Email • If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all of your email accounts in one app. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on page 14. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. Learn how to create and send email messages. Bcc fields. 4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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 2. Tap Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. 3. Tap Email.
Remove Email Accounts Email Settings Email accounts can be removed from your device. 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 > 3. Tap Mailbox > Settings. 4. Tap the account you want to remove. Settings. • Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 5. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Apps Galaxy Apps.
Gallery View Pictures View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app. The following categories allow you to organize your content: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. l Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order they were saved. Content is organized by date. l Albums: Create custom albums to organize your pictures and videos. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 3. Tap a picture to view it.
Edit Pictures • To access the following features, tap More options: – Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, and properties. – Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper. Edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 3. Tap a picture to view it. • Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture.
Play Video – Show date and location tags: See date and location tags when viewing your videos. Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 4. Tap Video Enhancer Gallery > Pictures. Enhance the playback quality of your videos in any video app. 3. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. • To mark the video as a favorite, tap Favorite. The video is added to Favorites 1.
Edit Video Share Pictures and Videos Edit videos stored on your device. Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. 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 > Pictures. 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Edit to use the following tools: • Trim: Cut segments of the video. • Effects: Add visual effects to the video. • 3. Tap 4.
Delete Pictures and Videos Screenshot Options Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: Gallery. 3. Tap More options > Edit. • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. 4.
Google Apps Drive Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your ™ Google Drive cloud account. Chrome 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ™ Browse the Internet with Chrome and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. 2. Tap Google folder > Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more. Duo 1.
Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service. Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location services to use Google Maps. For more information, see “Location” on page 147. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gmail. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also view videos saved on your device. Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, ™ magazines, and games in the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Google folder > 2. Tap Play Movies & TV. Play Store. Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more. Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
Internet • Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ owners/app/samsung-internet. • Internet. 3. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. • Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to bookmarks. • Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page. • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. • Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
Quick Menu Browser Tabs Access common features of your browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. u Tap Quick menu for the following options: l Share: Share the web page with others. 2. Tap Samsung folder > l New tab: Open a new tab. 3. Tap l l Web page text size: Change the text size. l Close: Close the Quick menu. l Settings: Change Quick menu options. Apps Tabs > New tab.
Bookmarks Open a Bookmark The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Save a Bookmark 2. Tap Samsung folder > Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. 3. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Apps Bookmarks > Bookmarks. 4. Tap a bookmark entry. Internet. Add to Bookmarks. 101 Internet.
Save a Web Page View History Saving a web page stores its content on your device so that you can access it offline. To view a list of recently visited web pages: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Internet. More options > Save webpage. u Tap Bookmarks > History. Share Pages Web pages can be shared with your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Open a Saved Web Page View a web page that has been saved. 1.
Secret Mode To turn off Secret mode: 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Internet. Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Messages Send SOS Messages Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Messages > New message. • You can choose recipients from Contacts or enter a phone number. 3. Tap Start. 4. To create an audio recording, touch and hold 3.
View Messages Message Search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Search through your messages by using the search feature. 2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • To play an audio or video attachment, tap 2. Tap Play. • To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down. Delete Messages 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Messages > More options > Edit. 3.
Emergency Alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Messages > More options > Settings. 3. Tap Emergency alert settings to customize notifications for emergency alerts. Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
My Files File Groups View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. l Recent files: View recently accessed files. 2. Tap Samsung folder > – This option appears if one or more files have been accessed recently. My Files. 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • • Search: Search for a file or folder. More options: – Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category. This option only appears if files have been accessed recently. – Get more space: View storage information for your device. – Settings: View settings for the app.
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Make a Call Make a Call from Recents Make a call from a Home screen. All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Phone. Call. 2. Tap Recents to display a list of recent calls. • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. Enable Swipe to Call Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Direct Calls Answer 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. When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap u On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call.
Decline a Call Decline with Message You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response. u On the incoming call screen, drag u Decline to the left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail. – or – On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Send message and select a message.
Actions While On a Call Switch to Headset or Speaker You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even multitask while on a call. Listen to the call using the speaker or through a ® Bluetooth headset (not included). Adjust the Call Volume u u Tap Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume. – or – – or – Tap Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset. Extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
Multitask Call Log If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status bar. The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. To return to the call screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. 2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
Save a Contact from a Recent Call Delete Call Records Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list. To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. 3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list. 4. Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Recents. 3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log. 4. Tap Delete. Details. 5. Tap Create contact.
Block a Number 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. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. • Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 4. Tap Details > Block number, and confirm when More options > Speed dial. The Speed dial 3.
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 region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call. 1. From a Home screen, tap l Tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. l If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit.
Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen 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. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. Voicemail Use your phone’s voicemail feature. For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set Up Your Voicemail” on page 15. 1.
Phone Settings TTY Mode These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app. A teletypewriter (TTY), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings.
Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. For more information, visit samsung.com/ us/support/owners/app/samsung-gear. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Apps Samsung Gear.
Samsung Health ™ Use Samsung Health to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-health. Caution: The information gathered from this device, Samsung Health, or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. For more information on proper wear and use, visit samsung.
Before You Start Exercising Although the Samsung Health application is a great companion to your exercise routine, it is always best to make sure you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.
Samsung Notes Edit Notes Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ app/samsung-notes. Make edits to notes you create. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Samsung Notes. Create and type a note. Available options 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap a note to view it. 4. Tap Edit to make changes. 5. Tap Save.
Browse Notes Notes Options Browse notes you create. You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. • Browse note entries by swiping up or down. • To search for a note, tap 3. Tap Search. Samsung Notes. More options for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
Samsung Pay ™ Samsung Pay allows you to make a payment with your device. It is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A Samsung account is required. For Samsung Pay support, visit samsung.com/us/ support/owners/app/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 each device. 1.
Simple Pay Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay Use Simply Pay to access Samsung Pay from the Lock Screen, Home screen, or Always On Display. Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To view the list of supported banks and gift card merchants, visit samsung.com/us/samsungpay/compatible-cards/#bank. 2. Tap 3. Tap Samsung Pay. More options > Settings > Use Favorite Cards. 4.
Samsung+ Plus Help Samsung+ allows you to access live customer support, view device diagnostics, and learn about your registered Samsung devices. For support, visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus. The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to provide you quick access to the help you need. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Samsung+. Samsung+.
Quick Tabs The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and right across the tabs to view Help topics. l Get help: View quick links to call, video, and community support for your device. l Diagnostics: View storage, connection speed, and battery levels for your device. Home: Register your Samsung devices and l view customized cards. l Learn: View Articles about your device to help you get the most out of it.
Secure Folder Add Apps to the Secure Folder Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the device that can store your private data, files, and apps. Add apps to the secure folder to add an extra level of security. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder. 3. Follow the prompts to create a secure lock for your folder. Secure Folder. 3.
Add Files to the Secure Folder Customize Secure Folder Add files to the secure folder to add an extra level of security. For added security, you can change the app image and name for Secure folder. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder. 3. Tap Add files and tap the location of your files. 3. Tap More options > Customize icon. 4.
Secure Folder Settings Customize your secure folder settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap Secure Folder. More options > Settings and tap an option to customize.
Samsung Connect Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard. Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Connect, and sign in with your Samsung account. 3. Follow the prompts to begin using Samsung Connect.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.
Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. u From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap 1. 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 Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Settings. Search. 3. Enter a word or words in the Search field.
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. 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. • When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden. 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. 3.
Wi-Fi Preferences • Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi networks. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have turned your Wi-Fi on or off. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then • WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by pressing the WPS button on a router. tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. 3. Tap Advanced. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by entering your WPS PIN.
Wi-Fi Direct Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not required. Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. 1. From an app, tap – or – 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Tap More options > Share. Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. • Your device scans for discoverable Wi-Fi Direct devices. To scan again, tap Scan. 4.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 3. Tap a device to disconnect it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Rename a Paired Device Share Data with Bluetooth Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize. Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From an app, tap 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and – or – then tap On/Off to turn off Bluetooth. 3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Rename. Tap More options > Share. 2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts. 4.
Receive Data with Bluetooth Unpair from a Bluetooth Device When another device attempts to send a file to your device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. Tap Accept. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel and tap File received. 2.
Phone Visibility Monitor Wi-Fi Data Allow other devices to find your mobile device and transfer files. View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for Wi-Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Phone visibility, 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage. The following options are available: and then tap On/Off. Data Usage • Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi connections.
Airplane Mode Android Beam Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features. Share content to another NFC-capable device by touching the backs of 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 > Airplane mode. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC. 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature. NFC and Payment 3.
Tap and Pay Mobile Hotspot Use an NFC payment application to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader. Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. payment, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC. 3.
Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Allowed Devices List Change your Mobile Hotspot password. Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. 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 2. Tap and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 3. Tap the password and enter a new password. Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 3.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings • Power saving mode: Reduce battery usage by analyzing Mobile hotspot traffic. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings. • Show advanced options: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and frequency. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 3.
Tethering Location You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. 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. 3. Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s Internet connection using Bluetooth. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
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. Connections Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Location Services Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location. 3. Tap an entry under Location services to use as a location service. Nearby Device Scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily.
Connect to a Printer MirrorLink Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing. 3. Tap Add service and follow the prompts to add a print service. 4. Tap the print service, and then tap Add printer.
Download Booster 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. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) To turn on Download booster: 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 Secure Screen Lock” on page 186. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Manage a VPN Connect to a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection 2. Tap settings > VPN. 3. Tap Settings next to a VPN. 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. 3. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.
Ethernet Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection. 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 Switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Mute sounds and videos 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 > 2. Tap Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibrations Volume Configure your device’s vibrations. Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration. 3. Tap options to customize: • Vibrate while ringing: Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Note: You can also use the Volume key to adjust the volume.
Use Volume Keys for Media Media Volume Limiter Set the default of the Volume key to control the media volume. Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration. 3. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume. 3.
Ringtone Notification Sounds Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default for all notifications. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. – or – Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.
Do Not Disturb System Sounds Set your device to mute all or some notifications and sounds during specific time periods. Set various other system sound options. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb and configure the following: • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Turn on now: Enable this option.
Key-Tap Feedback Play tones when keys are tapped. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then Sound Quality and Effects Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. tap to enable each option: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects.
• Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. • Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings. Separate App Sound You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound. 3.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Manage Notifications Smart Alert Allow or block notifications from apps and services. Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Notifications. l To customize App icon badges, tap App icon badges. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap l To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap On/Off next to an app.
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other settings.
Screen Off Settings Screen Brightness Customize when the screen turns off. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display. 3. Tap an option to customize: • Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3.
Blue Light Filter Font and Screen Zoom 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. You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and then choose one of the following options: • Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
Screen Quality Full Screen Apps Customize the screen mode and resolution to match your viewing preferences. 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 2. Tap Settings > Display. 3. Tap an option to customize: • Screen mode: Choose Adaptive display or a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing.
LED Indicator One-Handed Mode Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications. 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 > Display > LED indicator to 2. Tap enable the feature. Smart Stay Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode. 3.
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 Battery The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: View how battery power is used for device activities. l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery for options: l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Battery usage: View power usage by item.
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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > 2. Tap Performance mode. Settings > Device maintenance > Storage. l To increase available memory, tap Clean now.
Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed. Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3.
Format a Memory Card Memory 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 Settings > Device maintenance > Storage. 2.
Language and Input Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Change the Device Language 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. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Google Voice Typing • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. Speak rather than type your text entries using ™ Google Voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Settings > General management > Language and input. • Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth headset, if available. 3.
Manage On-Screen Keyboards Physical Keyboards Enable or disable on-screen keyboards. Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold separately). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards. 4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable. Settings > General management > Language and input. 3.
Show Keyboard Button Autofill Service Show a button the navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards. Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General Management > Language and input. 3. Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature. Device Maintenance Settings > General Management > Language and input. 3.
Text-to-Speech Options Pointer Speed Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap 1.
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Date Report Diagnostic Information This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap diagnostic information. and time.
Reset Reset Network Settings Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 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. Tap 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. 1.
Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected. Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated.
To reset your device: Factory Reset Protection 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 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. 2.
Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the FRP security feature. Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Google account]. Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts. 1.
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. • Download updates automatically: Update software automatically. • Scheduled software updates: Install software updates at a time you set. • Last update information: View information about the last software update.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Screen Lock Types l Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications. The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None. l Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon. Set a Secure Screen Lock l Transparency: Adjust the transparency of notifications. It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
Biometric Locks The following biometric lock types are available: l Intelligent scan: Combine face and iris recognition to unlock your device. For more information, see “Intelligent Scan” on page 49. l Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock your device. For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page 44. Lock Screen and AOD Settings Configure display settings for the Lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Google Play Protect Find My Mobile Configure app safety checks from Google Play. Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Google Play Protect. 3.
l Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote controls, which allows you to access your device remotely. l Google location service: Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on in order to find your device. l Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the battery falls below a certain level. Lock Screen and Security Security Update The Security update field shows the date of the last software security update. 1.
Samsung Pass Secure Folder Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pass. You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass. Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1.
App Permission Monitor Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > App permission monitor. Secure Startup Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up. You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3.
Encrypt SD Card View Passwords Protect your optional memory (not included) card by encrypting its data. Display password characters briefly as you type them. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card. 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card.
Security Update Service 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: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3.
Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. You can disable or remove certificates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following options: 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 > • Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.
• Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Samsung Cloud Add an Account Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your device. You can also sync your data from multiple devices. For more information, visit samsung.com/ us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud. You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. l If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one. 1.
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. You can remove accounts from your device. Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 3. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. 1.
Backup and Restore Google Account Configure your device to backup data to your personal accounts. Enable backup of your information to your Google account. Samsung Account 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. 2. Tap • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Google, and select an option to customize.
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 • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping. You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device. • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and then • Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level and font size and style.
• Magnification: 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. Hearing You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with audio aspects of the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. Dexterity and Interaction You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity and interaction aspects of the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer stops over it. • Interaction control: Customize interactable or non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the keyboard. 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.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications. • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. • Accessibility settings backup: Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other devices.
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Help View the user manual on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Help. Manage Game Features Automatically arranges all your games in one place. For more information on Game Launcher, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games > Game Launcher. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.
Device Assistance App Dual Messenger Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown. Use two separate accounts for the same app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Device assistance app. 3. Tap an option to customize: 3. Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.
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 view your phone number, model number, serial number, and IMEI information. 3. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.
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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. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device. l Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened, should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system. l Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
Warning! Liquid other than fresh water may enter the device faster. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues. l Do not expose the device to water at high pressure. l If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged. Restricting Children’s Access to Your Mobile Device Your device is not a toy.
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