Table of contents Special features Learn about your device Meet Bixby Navigation Direct Share Home screen Media volume limiter Customize your Home screen Multi window Status bar Getting started Notification panel Front view Bixby Back view Multi window Set up your device Enter text Assemble your device Emergency mode...
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Camera and video Settings Clock Access Settings Contacts Search for Settings Email Connections Gallery Wi-Fi Google Apps Bluetooth Internet Data usage Message+ Airplane mode Messages Mobile hotspot My Files Tethering Phone Mobile networks Samsung Gear Location Samsung Notes Nearby device scanning...
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Connect to a printer Display Virtual Private Networks Screen off settings Sounds and vibration Screen brightness Sound mode Font and screen zoom Vibrations Screen quality Volume One-handed mode Ringtone Device maintenance Notification sounds Quick optimization Do not disturb Battery System sounds Storage Key-tap feedback Memory...
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Factory data reset View passwords Auto restart Security update service System updates Device administration Lock screen and security Credential storage Screen lock types Knox active protection Clock and information Advanced security settings Google Play Protect Accounts Find My Device Add an account Security update Backup and restore Install unknown apps...
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Accessibility services Other settings Help Manage game features Device assistance app Dual messenger About phone Getting help Videos Smart Simulator Tips and Tricks Samsung Care Legal Legal information...
Meet Bixby Bixby can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 30. Direct Share Share content with specific people directly. For more information, see “Direct share” on page 65. Media volume limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume.
Front view Proximity sensor Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
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Proximity sensor Volume keys – – Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, media, functionality during a call when the device is notifications, and system sounds. For more in close proximity to the body. information, see “Volume”...
Back view Rear camera Speaker Flash Microphone Headset jack USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
Assemble your device Caution: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during Install a SIM card and an optional memory card removal or installation of an internal component can (not included), and charge your device before using. cause the material to break.
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1. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card 2. Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold slot. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face contacts facing down. down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.
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Install the battery Replace the back cover The battery is installed in the back of the device. The back cover should be replaced before using the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 1.
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2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved then plug the charging head into a standard by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for outlet. your device to maximize battery life. Using other 3.
Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard The instructions below explain how to turn your device guides you through the basics of setting up your on or off. device.
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Lock or unlock your device Add a Google account ™ Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your Your new device uses your Google account to fully ™ device. By default, the device locks automatically utilize its Android features. when the screen times out.
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Add a Samsung account Transfer data from your old device ™ Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and content and apps on your device. other content from your old device. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/...
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Set up your voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold Voicemail. 3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. For more information, see “Voicemail”...
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 Touch and hold items to activate them. Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu stylus.
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Pinch and spread Common options Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or The device uses basic command options to perform spread by moving your fingers apart. common actions. Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a More options: Tap to view more menu options ...
Home screen Status bar Home screen indicator App shortcuts Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn about your device...
Customize your • To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap Main. This screen is displayed when you Home screen press the Home key. Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app • To change the order of screens, touch and shortcuts and widgets.
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App shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and 1.
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Wallpapers Themes Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose screens, wallpapers, and app icons. from preloaded wallpapers. 1.
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Icons Icon frames You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Widgets Home screen settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on Customize your Home and Apps screens. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1.
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Easy mode • App icon badges: Select how to show icon badges when apps receive notifications. Switch between the default screen layout and a • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text newly downloaded apps to the Home screen.
Status bar The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status icons Notification icons Battery full Missed call Battery low Call in progress Battery charging Call on hold Vibrate mode New email Mute mode New voicemail ™...
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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.
Notification panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn about your device...
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View the Notification panel Quick settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the or off.
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. You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.
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 Recent apps.
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Window controls Split screen view action The Window controls modify the way app windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ...
keyboard layout for use with one hand. Settings: Access keyboard settings. Stickers: Add illustrated stickers. Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard. ™ Voice input: Use Google Voice typing. Show predictive text to view ...
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Configure the Samsung keyboard About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. Use Google voice typing From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
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Configure Google voice typing Set customized options for Google voice typing. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. 2. Tap Settings for options. • Languages: Choose the language for the keyboard. • Offline speech recognition: Download languages for offline Google voice typing.
Emergency mode Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features are available on the Home screen: features and conserve your device’s power during an emergency situation. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
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Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone 1. Press and hold the Power key. number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be 2. Tap Emergency mode. made even without activated cellular service. Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating More options: ...
Use apps Add an apps shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded Apps button to the Home screen. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1.
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To customize the Finder search settings, tap More options > Settings. Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.
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Sort apps Create and use folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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App settings Copy a folder to a Home screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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• Special access: Select which apps can have • Notifications: Configure notifications from special access permissions to features on your the app. device. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the • Reset app preferences: Reset options that app for access to your device’s information. have been changed.
Calculator View calculator history View and clear your calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator >...
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Scientific calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen. Apps...
Calendar Calendar view 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 Calendar > View, and then tap an option: 1.
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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.
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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 Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar 2.
Camera and video Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture Full view Record video Switch cameras Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
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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 Camera.
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Configure shooting mode • HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your produce a brighter and richer picture. pictures or choose from several shooting modes. •...
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Camera settings • Video size: Select a resolution. Higher resolution requires more memory. Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. • Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on 1.
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• Review pictures: Review pictures after taking them. • Quick launch: Press the Home key twice in quick succession to open the camera. • Storage location: Select the memory location. – A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location. •...
Clock • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the and setting alarms. alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of 1.
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World clock Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Stopwatch Time zone converter Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a the local times would be in the other listed cities. hundredth of a second. 1.
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Timer 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. 2. Tap Clock > Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information. – Tap Add field to enter additional Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize entries. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see “Add an account” on page 161. –...
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Edit a contact Share a contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.
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Import contacts Export contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory memory card (not included). card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Link or unlink contacts To unlink contacts: Consolidate contact information from multiple 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. sources into one contact by linking entries into a 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to single contact.
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Favorites Delete contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Groups Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a group Create your own contact groups. 2.
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Send an email to a group Delete a group Send an email 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.
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Contacts settings Direct share These settings allow you to modify settings associated Share content directly with your contacts from within with using the Contacts app. any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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 tap Done. The contact is displayed in the app. To add an email account, see “Add an email recipients field.
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Manage the inbox View multiple email accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, screen. or you can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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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.
Gallery View pictures Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Gallery app. The following categories allow you to organize your 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. content: 2.
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Edit pictures – Show date and location tags: See date and location tags when viewing your pictures. Edit pictures stored on your device. – Print: Send the picture to a connected 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. printer.
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Play video Edit video Play videos stored on your device. Edit videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 2.
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Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. 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.
Google Apps Gmail Send and receive email with Google’s web- Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a based email service. Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Chrome ™ Browse the Internet with Chrome and bring Google your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar...
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Photos Play Store Store and back up your photos and videos Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, automatically to your Google Account with books, magazines, and games in the Google ™ ™ Google Photos Play store. Visit support.google.com/photos to learn Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on • For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ owners/app/samsung-internet. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder >...
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1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. darker shade than the normal tab windows.
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To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Message+ • Tap Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, This section describes how to create and send a Glympse location, location, contact card, message using the Verizon Messages app. or song. Create and send messages •...
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Read messages Reply to messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so by displaying the New message icon in the you can see all the messages in one place. Status bar.
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Delete messages Delete conversations You can delete all messages that you've exchanged 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. with another person. 2. Tap Verizon folder > Message+. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3.
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Protect a message from deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Verizon folder > Message+.
Messages Send SOS messages Send a message with your location to designated Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) contacts when you are in an emergency situation. and multimedia messages (MMS). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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View Messages Message search Search through your messages by using the search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. feature. 2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. view it.
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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 Settings > Connections > More connection settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. – This option displays if one or more files have 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. been accessed recently. 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or ...
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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.
Phone More options Voicemail Video call Hide the keyboard Call Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
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Make a call Make a call from Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded Make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Direct calls Decline a call Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are details are currently on the screen by bringing the using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the device close to your ear.
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Actions while on a call Decline with a message You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or message response. speaker, and even multitask while on a call. ...
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Switch to headset or speaker Multitask Listen to the call using the speaker or through a If you exit the call screen to use another app, your ® Bluetooth headset (not included). active call is indicated in the Status bar. To return to the call screen: Speaker to hear the caller using the ...
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Call log Save a contact from a recent call Use recent call information to create a contact or The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or update your Contacts list. missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Block a number Delete call records To delete Call log entries: By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. messages are not received. 2.
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Speed dial Make a call with Speed dial You can make a call using Speed dial. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Emergency calls 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency region regardless of the phone’s cellular service dialer. status. If your phone is not activated, you can only 3.
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Voicemail Optional calling services Use your phone’s voicemail feature. If available with your mobile service plan, the following calling services are supported. For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set up your voicemail” on page 15. Place a multi-party call If your service plan supports this feature, you can 1.
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Video calls Wi-Fi Calling Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a To make Video calls: Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. your wireless service provider. You need to activate Advanced calling first.
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Phone settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. TTY mode A teletypewriter (TTY) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or...
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 Samsung Gear. Apps...
Samsung Notes Edit notes Make edits to notes you create. Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. app/samsung-notes. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
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• Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. • List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view. • Trash: View deleted notes. • Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app. Apps...
Verizon Apps Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. Cloud Back up and access your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content between other devices. Turn your car into a Wi-Fi Hotspot for streaming and gaming on the go.
Additional apps The following apps are preloaded or downloaded over the air to your device. Finance Receive financial news and data, including stock quotes and financial reports. Newsroom Receive headlines and other news stories. Sports Receive sports news, scores, and fantasy games.
Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, ...
Wi-Fi Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network Connect your device 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Wi-Fi preferences • Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi networks. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. turned your Wi-Fi on or off. 2. Tap Settings >...
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Share files with Wi-Fi Direct • MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. secured networks (not configurable). 1. From an app, tap Share. • IP address: View your device’s IP address –...
Bluetooth Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct 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, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.
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Rename a paired device Share files with Bluetooth Rename a paired device to make it easier to Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired recognize. device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From an app, tap Share.
Data usage Unpair from a Bluetooth device When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. again, you have to pair the devices.
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Monitor mobile data Monitor Wi-Fi data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for your mobile network. Wi-Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Airplane mode Mobile hotspot Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use networks and turns off connectivity features. your device’s Internet connection. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Change the mobile hotspot Allowed devices list password Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. 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.
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Configure mobile hotspot settings Timeout settings Manage your security and connecting settings. Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no connected devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Tethering Mobile networks You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet Control your device’s access to networks and mobile connection with a computer. data service. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Location 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to be turned on for full functionality. scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even 1.
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Recent location requests Location services Apps that have requested your location are listed Location services store and use your device’s most under Recent location requests. recent location data. Google apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you 1.
Nearby device Connect to a printer scanning Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network. Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to.
Virtual Private Manage a VPN Networks Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before 2.
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Connect to a VPN 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. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3.
Sound mode Easy mute Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or Switch between sound modes, while preserving the turning over the device. individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Volume Media volume limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers and other audio. (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Ringtone Do not disturb Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Set your device to mute all or some notifications and sounds during specific time periods. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to alert, vibrate, or silent. • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
Sound quality and • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. effects • Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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. 1.
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 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 2.
Font and screen zoom Screen quality You can set the screen zoom level and the font size Customize the screen mode to match your viewing and style. preferences. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
One-handed mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following: •...
Quick optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2.
Storage Mount a memory card When you install an optional memory card, it is View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, automatically mounted (connected to the device) and or format an optional memory card (not included). prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 1.
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Remove a memory card Format a memory card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back the memory card, unmount the card before removing it up your music and photo files that are stored on the from the device.
Memory Language and input Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure your device’s language and input settings. background apps and reduce the amount of memory Change the device language you are using to speed up your device. You can add languages to your list and organize them 1.
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Default keyboard Google Voice typing You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Speak rather than type your text entries using menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be Google Voice typing. downloaded from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Physical keyboards • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing Customize options when you have a physical keyboard you to use voice input while not connected to connected to your device (sold separately). the network. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
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3. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: service. • Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Settings for options. • Language: Select a default language. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Date and time Pointer speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or By default, your device receives date and time trackpad (not included). information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time 1.
Report diagnostic Reset information Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. This feature sends diagnostic information about your Reset settings device when you are having technical problems. You can reset your device to its factory default 1.
Factory data reset Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing settings with Reset network settings. all data from your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, 2.
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2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung Factory data reset. or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the service center, you should remove your Google reset.
Auto restart Enable factory reset protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at activates the FRP security feature. set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the Disable factory reset protection device restarts.
System updates Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > System updates for the following options: • Check for system updates: Manually check for available software updates.
Screen lock types Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon. The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no Transparency: Adjust the transparency of security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications.
Clock and information • App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from the Lock screen. Configure features for the Lock screen. Google Play Protect 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Configure app safety checks from Google Play. 2.
Install unknown apps 3. The following options are available: Find My Device: Download the app from Allow selected apps to install unknown third-party Google Play. apps. Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ...
App permission monitor Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in Get notified when permissions you select are being order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure used by apps running in the background.
Secure startup Encrypt SD card Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, Protect your optional memory (not included) card by pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up. encrypting its data. You must have a secured screen lock for this option to 1.
– Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Lock screen and security...
Device administration Credential storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. You can disable or installation privileges. remove certificates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Knox active protection Advanced security settings Protect your device against malicious attacks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 2. Tap Settings > Security > Other security settings > Knox active protection and follow 1.
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• 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. Lock screen and security...
Add an account Account settings Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can add and manage all your email, social you can configure common settings for all accounts of networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. the same type.
Backup and restore Remove an account You can remove accounts from your device. Configure your device to backup data to your personal accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Google account 2. Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts > [Account type].
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. Accounts...
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 • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with increase the contrast between the keys and visual aspects of the device. the background.
• Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.
• Left and right sound balance: Use the slider to • Click after pointer stops: Automatically click set the left and right balance when using a on an item after the pointer stops over it. stereo device. • Interaction control: Customize interactable or •...
More accessibility • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications. settings • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts Customize additional accessibility features for your for answering and ending calls. device. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, 1.
• Device assistance app: Select your default For more information on Game Launcher, visit assistance app. samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher. • Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the screen to provide related content.
Dual messenger About phone Use two separate accounts for the same app. View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. versions, and more. 2. Tap Settings >...
Getting help Videos Visit samsung.com/spsn to learn more. Smart Simulator Visit samsungsimulator.com to learn more. Tips and Tricks Visit samsung.com/us/support/tips to learn more. Samsung Care Visit samsung.com/us/support to learn more. Getting help...
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” section Tablet: of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide ...
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English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or EULA4 which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, including Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software...
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Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the: ...
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Product. In instructed to power down the device. You must then addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages contact your carrier to restore the device to the carrier of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the authorized settings.
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.