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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents My Carrier Service Device Functions Device Setup Home Screen Customize Home Screen Always On Edge Screen Apps Hello Bixby Calls Voicemail Contacts Messages Camera Internet Connections Security Legal...
  • Page 2: My Carrier

    My Carrier This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. For more information and additional support, please visit t-mobile.com/support/ where you can: • Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan. •...
  • Page 3: Service

    Service If you are a new T-Mobile customer and your ® service is not yet activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: • Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement •...
  • Page 4: Device Functions

    Device Functions Front View Volume SIM/microSD Front Keys Card Tray Camera Iris Scanner Power/ Lock Bixby USB/Charging Port Note: The Fingerprint Scanner is located on the back of the phone.
  • Page 5: Device Setup

    Device Setup Install the SIM Card If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps. 1. Hold the device securely. 2. Use the SIM removal tool that came with your device to open the SIM card tray. 3. Carefully place the new SIM card into the tray with the carrier logo facing upward.
  • Page 6 Optional: Insert memory card 1. Hold the device securely. 2. Use the tool that came with your device to open the SIM/microSD card tray. ™ 3. Carefully place the memory card into the tray with the gold contact facing downward. 4.
  • Page 7 Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge the device. Note: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty...
  • Page 8: Turn The Device On And Off

    Turn the Device On and Off • To turn On, press and hold the Power/Lock key. • To turn Off, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts. Lock and Unlock the Screen Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
  • Page 9: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notifications Widgets Edge Handle Recent Back Apps Home • Swipe up to open the Apps panel. • Swipe right or left to acess additional screens. • Swipe the Edge handle to access Edge panels.
  • Page 10: Customize Home Screen

    Customize Home Screen Wallpaper and Widgets ◆ Touch and hold a blank space on a home screens to access options. • Wallpapers and themes: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with a variety of wallpapers, icons, and themes. You can also customize Icons and the Always on Display screen.
  • Page 11 Volume and Ringtones ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings Sounds and then tap and vibration. • Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings. • Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone.
  • Page 12: Always On

    Always On With Always On, time, date, and notifications are always displayed in standby mode, without unlocking your device. Enable Always On ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings Lock and then tap screen and security Always On Display.
  • Page 13: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides a shortcut to call, text or email favorite contacts and much more. Using the Edge Screen 1. From the Home screen, swipe the Edge panel handle to display the Edge panels. 2. Swipe left or right to view Edge screens. Settings...
  • Page 14 Customize Edge Panels ◆ From an Edge panel tap Download additional edge panels More Options Edit panel...
  • Page 15: Apps

    Find new apps to download and install on your device. Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. Galaxy Apps: view and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/ mobile/galaxyapps.
  • Page 16: Samsung Smart Switch

    Samsung Smart Switch Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ Use the USB connector (that came with your new device) to transfer content. Select Smart Switch during setup, or open it later from the Home screen by swiping up for Apps...
  • Page 17: Hello Bixby

    Hello Bixby To launch Hello Bixby, press the Bixby key. Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, search and access content on your phone and on the Internet.
  • Page 18: Calls

    Calls Make a Call ◆ From the Home screen, tap Phone. Additional options Voicemail Hide keypad Dial number Answer a Call ◆ From the incoming call screen, touch and Answer in any direction. slide End a Call ◆ From the call screen, tap End call.
  • Page 19 Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling improves your coverage and allows ® you to make phone calls and send messages over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available). Important: You must have a 911 emergency address registered with your account. Log into your account at t-mobile.com.
  • Page 20 Disable Wi-Fi Calling 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings and then tap Connections More connection settings Wi-Fi Calling. 2. Tap Enable/Disable to turn off the feature. Change connection preferences 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings and then tap Connections...
  • Page 21: Voicemail

    Voicemail Set Up Voicemail Phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold Access Voicemail Phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold Visual Voicemail View a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to messages in any order directly from the device, without calling Voicemail.
  • Page 22 T-Mobile Name ID T-Mobile Name ID identifies callers, displaying Name, City and State even if the caller is not in your contacts list. It is an optional add-on feature that can be purchased directly from your device for an additional monthly charge. A one time 30-day trial is included with the device.
  • Page 23: Contacts

    Contacts Create a New Contact 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Contacts. and then tap Add New Contacts. 2. Tap 3. Enter the desired information. 4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry. Add a Number to a Contact 1.
  • Page 24: Messages

    Messages Create and Send a Message Create and send a message using the Messages app. Messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap to add a recipient. 3. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or email address. 4. Tap to compose a message.
  • Page 25 Set Up Email Accounts Configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Email. and then tap 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN. 3.
  • Page 26: Camera

    Camera Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Take a Photo ◆ From the Home screen, tap Camera. • Tap to take a photo. • Drag left or right to zoom in or out. • Tap or swipe up to take selfies. •...
  • Page 27: Internet

    You can view the latest news, check the weather, and follow your stocks. ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap the Samsung folder Internet. Enter a URL ◆ From any webpage, tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.
  • Page 28: Connections

    Connections Connect to Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings and then tap Connections Bluetooth. 2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth ® 3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and tap OK.
  • Page 29: Smartphone Mobile Hotspot

    Smartphone Mobile HotSpot Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services. ™ Note: You must have a qualifying on your service in order to use Mobile HotSpot. Smartphone Mobile HotSpot activation 1.
  • Page 30: Usb Tethering

    USB connection between your device and a single computer. • If additional software or USB drivers are required, go to: samsung.com/us/support/downloads. Connect using USB Tethering 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings and then tap...
  • Page 31 Disconnect USB Tethering 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings and then tap Connections Mobile HotSpot and Tethering. 2. Tap On/Off to turn off USB tethering. 3. Remove the USB cable from the device. Note: Using your 4G LTE service and Smartphone Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery.
  • Page 32: Security

    Security Screen Lock The Screen lock menu allows you to choose from a variety of locking features. ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings Lock and then tap screen and security Screen lock type. Face Recognition 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps Settings Lock and then tap...
  • Page 33 Iris Scanner is not intended for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative medical purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this feature. For more information, refer to the online support content or visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner.
  • Page 34: Legal

    Legal APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function. INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS T-Mobile encourages customers to take appropriate measures to secure their handsets and invites them to take advantage of the features...
  • Page 35: Emergency Dialing

    EMERGENCY DIALING Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calling, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 9-1-1 call.* * Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the (a) wireless network and (b) 9-1-1 calling system that are required to be installed by the local 9-1-1 response agency or public safety answering point (PSAP);...
  • Page 36: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Use of some content or features may incur separate, additional charges and/or require qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi connection. Smartphone Mobile HotSpot: Qualifying service required. Plan data allotment applies. Roaming and on-network data allotments differ; see your selected service for details.
  • Page 37 Wi-Fi Calling: Wi-Fi connection required; may decrement plan minutes. Most devices will not transition between Wi-Fi and the cellular network. See your selected service for details. Devices, accessories, and screen images are simulated. Coverage not available in some areas. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at T-Mobile.com, for rate plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details, including...

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