Page 1 S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Special Features Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 .
Page 3 Samsung Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 4 Settings Virtual Private Networks (VPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Ethernet .
Page 5 Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Screen Timeout .
Page 6 Samsung Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 7 Samsung Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 8: Special Features
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
Page 9: Hello Bixby
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device. passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung Face Recognition account.
Page 10: Water And Dust Resistance
Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 259. Special Features...
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 12: Introduction
About the User Guide tapping Home. Some operation descriptions may be simplified. Thank you for purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+. The following topics explain how best to use this guide Screenshots and Key Labels to get the most out of your phone.
Page 13: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
Page 14: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device Note: Your phone’s SIM card is preinstalled. These instructions are for reference only. This section helps you to assemble your device. Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray. Install the SIM Card and a 1.
Page 15 Charge the Battery 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.
Page 16 USB cable from the device when charging is complete. Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are sold separately. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
Page 17 Replace the damaged USB cable with a new operation. Samsung-approved cable. The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign too hot.
Page 18: Start Using Your Device
Start Using Your Device Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support On‑the‑Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks, external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse Turn Your Device On or Off accessories. The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.
Page 19: Set Up Your Device
Lock or Unlock Your Device ► Press and hold the Power key and the Volume down key at the same time for more than Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your seven seconds. device. Set Up Your Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
Page 20 For more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page 219. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service 3.
Page 21 Disable Factory Reset Protection – or – To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the To create a new Samsung account or set up your device. Samsung account on your device at any time, use 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Page 22 Activate Your Phone Add an Email Account Use the Email app to view and manage all your email Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if accounts in one app. it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, When you turn on your device for the first time, set it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on up your existing email account or create a new email...
Page 23 Note: Do not press the Power key while the phone is Important: Voicemail Passcode — I t is strongly being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the recommended that you create a passcode when setting activation process. If you are having any difficulty with up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Page 24 2. Follow the prompts and select the content to Smart Switch app. transfer. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster. Note: The USB option must be set to Media device (MTP) on the other device.
Page 25: Learn About Your Device
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.
Page 26: Front View
Front View Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Iris scanner Iris detection LED Volume keys Power key Bixby key Learn About Your Device...
Page 27 Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos • while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. Iris scanner: Scan your iris to unlock your phone. • Power key: Turn the phone or screen on or off, • enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone. Bixby key: Activate Hello Bixby.
Page 28: Back View
Back View Rear camera Microphone Flash Fingerprint sensor Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Learn About Your Device...
Page 29 Rear camera: Take pictures and videos. • Fingerprint sensor: Unlock your phone using your • fingerprint. • Headset jack: Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the phone to the charger using a USB cable. Microphone: Transmit your voice for phone calls •...
Page 30: Home Screen And Applications (Apps) List
Home Screen and Recent Applications You can display a list of recently used applications Applications (Apps) List using the Recent apps key. Most of your phone’s operations originate from the ► Tap Recent apps to view a list of recently used home screen or the Apps list.
Page 31: Home Screen
Home Screen Status bar Edge screen Widget Primary app shortcuts Recent apps Back Home Learn About Your Device...
Page 32 The following topics describe how to use and customize Edge screen: Drag left to display the Edge screen. • your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, Widget: Widgets are simple application extensions • and use the notification panel. that run on your phone’s home screen. •...
Page 33 Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Tap Home to display the main home screen and then swipe the screen right or left to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
Page 34 Customize Your Home Screen Change the Wallpaper Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper. Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home 1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and screen.
Page 35 Home Screen Settings Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option • to determine how icons are arranged on the Customize your Home and Apps screens. Apps screen. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed horizontally by how many 1. From home, pinch the screen. icons can be placed vertically.
Page 36 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. from the home screen. Widgets are simple application extensions that run on your phone’s home screen.
Page 37 Add Folders to the Home Screen Change Folder Names Once you have added folders, you can change the name You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for easily from the folder display. convenient access. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap 1.
Page 38 Capture Screenshots Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically create a Screenshots folder in the Gallery app. ► Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. Learn About Your Device...
Page 39: Status Bar
Status Bar Main Status Icons The status bar at the top of the home screen provides Vibrate mode is enabled. phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view the Cellular network signal strength is displayed. notification panel or access the quick settings menu, pull down the status bar from the top of the screen.
Page 40 Main Notification Icons Main Notification Icons A call has been missed. A new Emergency alert has arrived. An app update is available from the A call is on hold. Google Play store. New voicemail message has been received. An app update was successful. New email has arrived.
Page 41 Notification Panel The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu. Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Clear all Learn About Your Device...
Page 42 Close the Notification Panel Settings: Display the Settings screen. • ► Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up View all: See all available Quick settings, adjust • from the bottom of the screen.) screen brightness, and more. – or – •...
Page 43: Bixby
Use object/content recognition to translate, shop, or select apps like email and messages, sets reminders, identify a landmark. and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung devices. For more information, see “Bixby Vision” on page 72. Bixby Talks Bixby Recommends Use voice and written commands to interact with Bixby.
Page 44: Navigation
Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. • Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Page 45 Drag Common Options Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. • More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen.
Page 46: Enter Text
Assign Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry icon may be available instead of an enter key. If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device, you can select the Samsung keyboard to Samsung Keyboard be your default text input method from Settings, or you can choose it at any time while entering text.
Page 47 General management > Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Language and input. To enable Samsung voice input: 3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard to 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. enable it. You may need to touch and hold Options •...
Page 48 General management > from the following options: Language and input. Cut: Remove the selected text and save it to the • 3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Samsung voice input for clipboard. options: Copy: Copy the selected text to the clipboard. • Add input languages: Select languages for •...
Page 49 Dictionary: Look up a word in the installed • dictionary. If a dictionary is not yet installed for the current language, you will be prompted to install an available dictionary. • Assist: Launch the Google app to search for more information.
Page 50: Face Recognition
Face Recognition 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Use face recognition as an alternative to entering Face recognition. passwords in certain apps. 3. Follow the prompts to register your face. You can set the device to use Face Recognition to unlock the screen by recognizing your face.
Page 51: Fingerprint Scanner
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. when logging in to your Samsung account. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique Fingerprint scanner.
Page 52: Iris Scanner
You can also use your irises • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when account. prompted. Warning: Some people may have dizziness, seizures, Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts •...
Page 53 Iris scanner. Do not 3. Follow the prompts to register your irises. walk or operate a vehicle while using the Iris scanner. For more information, refer to the online support content or visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner. Learn About Your Device...
Page 54 Remove iris data: Delete existing irises. • Preview screen mask: Choose a mask to display • when using the iris scanner. Samsung Pass: Use your irises to verify your • identity using Internet and other supported apps. Samsung account: Enable to use your irises to •...
Page 55: Multi Window
Multi Window Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the Multitask by using multiple applications at the window border for options. same time. Snap window: Snap the selected window to the half of the screen it occupies. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps.
Page 56 Enable Multi Window 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. – or – 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window.
Page 57: Emergency Mode
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode: Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2. Tap Emergency mode. Restricting application usage to only essential •...
Page 58 Use Emergency Mode Features Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge • remaining. While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available Estimated usage time remaining: Display • on the Home screen: estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage.
Page 59: Edge Screen
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 Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel. • notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. • Edit (if available): Configure individual panels by tapping.
Page 60 Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the To configure Apps edge: Edge screen handle. 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge screen handle.
Page 61 Smart Select To use People edge: Select an area on the screen to capture as an image or 1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge GIF animation. You can also pin a captured image to panel handle from the edge of the screen to the always display on the screen.
Page 62 Edge Lighting Quick Reply Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two or notifications while the phone is turned over. seconds.
Page 63 About Edge Screen You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > About Edge screen. Learn About Your Device...
Page 64: Apps
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 65: Using Apps
Play Store: Download new apps from the • To return to the main Home screen, • Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to Home. learn more. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung • apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Apps...
Page 66 Uninstall Apps Organize Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Arrange the Order install. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. own custom order. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden •...
Page 67 Use Folders To delete a folder: 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. 1.
Page 68: Applications Settings
Applications Settings 4. Tap More options for the following options: Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or • You can download and install new applications on your name. device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Default apps: Choose or change apps that are •...
Page 69 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the • about the application. The following options are app for access to your device’s information. displayed: Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...
Page 70: Calculator
Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator > History. Basic Operation • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad. You can use your calculator to perform basic To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.
Page 71 Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also performs advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap •...
Page 72: Calendar
Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. time and reminds you of important events. Depending 2. Tap Calendar >...
Page 73 Create an Event Share an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can share events you create from your Calendar. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar >...
Page 74 Create a Task Delete a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. a certain day.
Page 75 Calendar Settings Sync Calendars These settings allow you to modify settings associated You can select which calendars you would like to sync with using the Calendar. on your phone, along with what types of information you want to sync. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Page 76: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Animated filters Camera settings and Beauty Gallery Flash Capture picture Record video Switch cameras Bixby Vision Modes, camera, or effects Apps...
Page 77: Camera Overview
Camera Overview HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and • color depth features of the device to produce a The camera’s viewfinder screen lets you view your brighter and richer picture. subject and access camera controls and options. Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. Toggle •...
Page 78 Take Pictures and Record Videos Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pictures using your The following topics teach you how to take pictures and phone’s camera. record videos with your phone’s camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and Capturing Pictures/Videos videos are stored to the SD card.
Page 79 Record Videos To quickly switch between the front and rear • cameras, swipe the screen up or down. Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings • camera. icon or Settings. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and 3.
Page 80 Video Enhancer Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, • exposure value, white balance, and color tone Enhance the image quality of your videos. while taking pictures. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Panorama: Create a linear image by taking •...
Page 81 Share Pictures and Videos Front camera • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various The Gallery application lets you share pictures and effects, such as an airbrushed effect. videos on your social networks and messaging apps. Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit •...
Page 82 Rear camera Save pictures as previewed: Save the • self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution camera screen, not as flipped images. pictures take up more memory. Ways to take pictures: •...
Page 83 Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the • • composition when selecting subjects. camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or for system volume. Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the •...
Page 84: Clock
Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.
Page 85 World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to • play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses •...
Page 86 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Page 87: Contacts
Contacts The following illustration shows your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. More options Search Image Contact Add a contact Apps...
Page 88 Accident or malfunction may also be synced with any other account. cause loss or change to information. It is recommended Select Samsung account if you want to save • that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other contacts to your Samsung account;...
Page 89 4. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email you want. address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, or Work), tap the type to the right of the field and select Picture: Tap the picture icon to assign a •...
Page 90 View Contacts Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. the phone keypad. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, tap Phone.
Page 91 Edit a Contact Delete Contacts Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit You can delete a single contact or choose multiple any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID contacts to delete. picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. 1.
Page 92 Favorites Make a Call from Favorites 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together 2. Tap Contacts. on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. 3.
Page 93 Link or Unlink Contacts To unlink contacts: 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single select it.
Page 94 Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new • group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
Page 95 Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then You can send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1.
Page 96 Share a Contact Save to Drive: Save the information to your • Google Drive account. ™ You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Email: Send the information as an email • Gmail, or text messaging. attachment. If prompted, select an email 1.
Page 97 Import Contacts from an SD Card or Wi-Fi Direct: Send the information to another • device using Wi-Fi Direct. See “Wi-Fi” on USB Storage page 160. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 7. Complete the required steps as prompted for the 2.
Page 98 Contacts Settings Before Backing Up Contacts to an SD Card You will need to have installed an SD card (not These settings allow you to modify settings associated included) into your phone before you can back up your with using the Contacts app. contacts.
Page 99: Email
Email 4. Follow the prompts to set up your Gmail or email account. Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 Add an Email Account or IMAP, or access your ActiveSync account for your You can add several types of personal email accounts, corporate email needs.
Page 100 Add an Email Account from the Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more Settings Menu details. You should get all pertinent information for the You can also set up email accounts from the Accounts email account, such as incoming and outgoing server menu in Settings.
Page 101 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Use secure connection (SSL): Tap to place a • checkmark in the box if your system requires SSL 2. Tap Settings. encryption. 3. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts. Use client certificate: Tap to place a checkmark •...
Page 102 Create and Send an Email 4. Enter the email subject and message. To add an attachment to the message, tap • Compose and send email using any account you have Attach, select an attachment type and an set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attachment, and then tap Done.
Page 103 Refresh an Email Account Tip: You can also access new email messages from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, display the notification panel, and then tap an email you can also synchronize your sent and received email notification.
Page 104 View Multiple Email Accounts Options When Reviewing Email Messages You can view email you receive for multiple accounts • Resetting mail as unread: Touch and hold a on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email message to select it, and then tap More options >...
Page 105 Delete an Email Account Email Settings You can delete an email account from your phone if you Configure options for email accounts you set up on your no longer wish to receive messages for the account on phone. your phone. General Email Preferences 1.
Page 106: Galaxy Apps
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Page 107: Gallery
Gallery 4. When viewing a picture: Swipe left or right to view the next or • Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures previous picture. and watch videos that you have taken with your phone’s camera or downloaded. • Favorite to mark the image as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites album.
Page 108 For more information about using Gallery, see “View 4. Tap an image to view the picture or video. Pictures and Videos” on page 101, “Edit Pictures and Tap a picture or video to view it full screen. • Videos” on page 102, and “Share Pictures and Videos” on page 104.
Page 109 Pictures and Videos: Options While Edit Pictures and Videos Viewing Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can tap a picture Zoom In or Out on a Picture or Video: Tap the screen •...
Page 110 Bixby Vision Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined • by built-in correction software. Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover new places nearby, or translate text. Edit: View and use the editing tools. • 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. More options >...
Page 111 Share Pictures and Videos Edit Video You can trim segments of a video. You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery, and tap a video to view it.
Page 112 Direct Share 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all Share content with specific people directly using the pictures and videos. sharing panel from within any app. 5.
Page 113 Screenshot Options 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: 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.
Page 114: Google Apps
Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. files. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Visit support.google.com to learn more. 2. Tap Google folder > Drive.
Page 115 Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based Find your current location and get directions and other email service. Before using Gmail, you must register location-based information. a Google (Gmail) Account on your phone. See 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. “Google Account”...
Page 116 Photos Play Music Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Play music and audio files on your device. Google Account. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Play Music. 2.
Page 117 YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap YouTube. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Apps...
Page 118: Internet
Back: Return to the previous page. • 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. Home: Display your Internet Home screen. • Note: You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message, email message, or Gmail Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved...
Page 119 Bookmarks > Saved pages, and then tap a saved Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu page to open it. options. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap Add to Bookmarks. – or –...
Page 120 Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites history. quickly and easily. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap Bookmarks.
Page 121 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a 3.
Page 122: Messages
Messages 4. To add recipients, you can: Enter phone numbers directly in the Recipient • With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive field. If you are sending the message to several instant text messages between your wireless phone phone numbers, separate the phone numbers and another messaging-ready phone.
Page 123 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are When you need to add a little more to a text message, displayed. Tap a match to enter that number you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with or address directly.
Page 124 1. In the message you are composing, tap Menu > Samsung Notes: Attach a note. See Create slideshow to add space for a new slide. “Samsung Notes” on page 146. 2. Tap the space for the slide.
Page 125 Save and Resume a Draft Message Add music or a voice recording: Tap Attach > • Audio and select a file. While composing a text or multimedia message, tap Back to automatically save your message as a draft. Add a new slide: Tap Add slide. •...
Page 126 New Messages Notification Manage Message Conversations Depending on your notification settings, the phone Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or conversations or message threads in the Messages multimedia message.
Page 127 Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap 5. To save the attachment to device memory or an the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web SD card, touch and hold the attachment, and then browser.
Page 128 Delete Conversations Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, and then tap either 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Menu > Add subject or Attach. The text message is 2. Tap Messages.
Page 129 Delete a Single Message Messages Settings 1. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold the The messages settings menu lets you control options message that you want to delete. for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. If the message is locked, tap Unlock on the •...
Page 130: My Files
To view files in My Files: This option appears if one or more files have 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. been accessed recently. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. Categories 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
Page 131 SD card (not included). 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following • Cloud storage options are available: Samsung Cloud Drive: Use a Samsung account Search: Search for a file or folder. • for cloud storage. More options: Tap for the following options: •...
Page 132: Phone
Phone More options Hide the keypad Visual Voicemail Call Apps...
Page 133: Place And Answer Calls
Place and Answer Calls 2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for • how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in- contacts that match.
Page 134 Call Emergency Numbers Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1 is locked or your account is restricted. To call the 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
Page 135 Answer Phone Calls Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, you can The following information lets you know how to answer do either of the following: incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. Press the Volume key down.
Page 136 In-Call Screen Layout and Reject a Call and Send a Text Message Operations You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. While you are on a call, you will see a number of 1.
Page 137 Speaker: Route the phone’s audio through the • Tap More options during a call to display a list of • speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). additional in-call features: Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio Add to Contacts: Add the current caller to your through the speaker.
Page 138 Place a Call from Contacts Call from Call Log You can place phone calls directly from entries in your The call log list lets you quickly place calls to recent Contacts list. incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. From home, tap Phone.
Page 139 Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same The following topics describe how to set up and use procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You your phone’s voicemail and visual voicemail features. should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 140 Visual Voicemail Options 5. Tap Personalize and follow the system prompts to: Your visual voicemail options are available through the Create a passcode (part of standard voicemail). • options menus found in the voicemail inbox and while Record your name announcement. •...
Page 141 Upgrade to Premium: Subscribe to the More options: Access Archive, Settings, and • premium Voice-to-Text transcription Help features. service. This service requires an additional Delete: Delete selected messages. monthly charge. Share: Send the message using Wi-Fi Direct, Store: Access the Visual Voicemail store to social accounts, and so on.
Page 142 5. Touch and hold a message to manage your 4. Select an option to change its settings: messages. The following options are available: Avatar: Configure you Avatar options. • Delete: Delete selected messages. • Display: Change your voicemail message theme •...
Page 143 Change Your Main Greeting Using the Edit the Display Name Using the Voicemail Menu Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly using the From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you change the name or number attached to your voice from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.
Page 144 Optional Calling Services Note: When using Wi-Fi calling, the phone app icons differ slightly. Tap Dial to place a call, and tap The following topics outline additional voice-related End to end a call. services available with your phone, including Wi-Fi Tip: For more information about Wi-Fi Calling, visit this Calling, call services and more.
Page 145 Call Waiting Caller ID Blocking Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s not want your number displayed when you make a call, screen informs you that another call is coming in and follow these steps.
Page 146 Conference Calling Call Forwarding With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls you can talk to two people at the same time. When to another phone number – even when your phone is using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be turned off.
Page 147 Call Settings Answering and ending calls: Answer calls by • tapping or using voice commands. End calls by Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your pressing the Power key or using voice commands. voicemail options and a number of other settings for Show caller information: Show the communication •...
Page 148 Use the Call Settings Menu International dialing: Enter the international dialing code automatically (only when US dialing 1. From home, tap Phone > More options > is disabled). Settings. DTMF tones: Set the length of DTMF tones, 2. Configure your options. which are used when pressing the keypad while Tap a menu item to display its options.
Page 149 Warning: 9-1-1 Emergency Calling If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the It is recommended that TTY users make emergency connector cable. calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline To turn TTY Mode on or off: communications.
Page 150: Samsung Connect
Samsung Connect Samsung Gear Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this Check the status of your devices by looking at the application. dashboard. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Page 151: Samsung Health
Samsung Health To access Samsung Health: 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Use Samsung Health to plan, track, and manage your 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Health, and health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, read and accept the terms and conditions.
Page 152 You should also check with your doctor if you have You have a family history of heart disease before • symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious age 55; disease, such as: You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; •...
Page 153: Samsung Notes
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Compose a Note 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap a note to view it. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap the content and make edits.
Page 154 Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. 3. While browsing notes, tap More options for the following options: Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
Page 155: Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is the new way to pay with your ™ Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works use with your Samsung Galaxy device. in more stores than any other mobile payment service.
Page 156 Simple Pay Use Samsung Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, Lock Screen Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever or Home screen using Simple Pay. you have your device with you. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Page 157 2. Scroll down to “Gift cards” and click the See merchants link. Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with your consent.
Page 158: Samsung
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. promotions for your Samsung device. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap ► From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Secure Folder.
Page 159: Sprint Apps
Sprint Apps Amazon Kindle Download books for reading right on your device. You Enjoy these apps from Sprint. must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. application. Visit sprint.com to learn more. ►...
Page 160 App Spotlight Facebook Discover new apps from the Google Play store. Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, ► From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap and play games.
Page 161 Lookout NextRadio Lookout Security lets you configure and manage key Listen to your favorite FM radio stations on the go with security options, such as anti-virus and anti-malware NextRadio. Tune in to any FM frequency in your area technology, a lost and stolen device locator service, an and listen to the radio without the cost of streaming application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
Page 162 Secure Wi-Fi Sprint Spot Protect your data usage privacy when using unsecured Access top quality applications, games, TV, music, and public Wi-Fi hotspots. entertainment from Sprint. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap ► From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Sprint folder >...
Page 163 Uber Use Uber to hire a private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 countries. Uber is an entirely new and modern way to travel. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Featured Apps folder > Uber.
Page 164 Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
Page 165 How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap There are a couple of ways to access your device Settings.
Page 166 Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Page 167 Wi-Fi 4. Tap a Wi‑Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it is not an open network), and then tap Connect. Wi‑Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances The password, for a household wireless LAN • of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi‑Fi, you need router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”...
Page 168 Disconnect Wi‑Fi Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi‑Fi network without turning Wi‑Fi off. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi‑Fi. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 3.
Page 169 Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network Using WPS Smart Network Switch Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security Smart network switch lets your phone automatically standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless switch to the wireless network data connection when network connection between your phone and a router.
Page 170 Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi‑Fi IP address: View your device’s IP address • • access points that support Hotspot 2.0. (not configurable). Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi • Wi‑Fi Direct networks. Use Wi‑Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi WPS push button: Set up a connection to a •...
Page 171 Bluetooth 5. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain • Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology period, the connection request is canceled. that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free •...
Page 172 Enable the Bluetooth Feature Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the notification panel. Pull down the Use the settings menu to enable or disable your status bar to display the notification panel, and then phone’s Bluetooth capabilities.
Page 173 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. Device Nearby devices appear in the “Available devices” • list. You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands‑free conversations using a If a target device is not detected, tap Scan to •...
Page 174 Note: Due to different specifications and features In the instructions below, Contacts data is used as of other Bluetooth‑compatible devices, display and an example. operations may be different, and functions such as Sending Contacts Data Using Bluetooth transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth‑compatible devices.
Page 175 Receive Information Using For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then Bluetooth tap Import. The vCalendar is added to your Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file Calendar events. (For more information on types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, using the Calendar, see Calendar.) and documents such as PDFs.
Page 176 Bluetooth Settings Operations Change the name of a paired device: From • Bluetooth settings, tap Settings next to a paired • Change your phone name: From Bluetooth settings, device name, tap Rename, enter a new name, and tap More options > Rename device, enter a new tap OK.
Page 177 Phone Visibility Data Usage Allow other devices to find your mobile device and Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and transfer files. restrictions to conserve it. To enable or disable Phone visibility: Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
Page 178 Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage You can also permit certain apps to have unrestricted data usage. Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning amount you set. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Page 179 Airplane Mode Additional Mobile Data Usage Options Configure more options for mobile data usage. When you enable Airplane mode, your phone 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot make calls, send or receive messages, or access the 2.
Page 180 NFC and Payment Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange content to another NFC‑capable device by holding the when you touch your device with another compatible devices close together. device.
Page 181 Hotspot and Tethering Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on Hotspot your device. Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi‑Fi 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. hotspot.
Page 182 Set Up Hotspot Connect to Hotspot 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. Enable Wi‑Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.). 2. Tap Settings > Hotspot and tethering > Hotspot. 2. Scan for Wi‑Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list.
Page 183 Hotspot Settings Hide your Hotspot: From the Hotspot window, tap • More options > Configure hotspot > Hide my Use Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connection device to make your Mobile hotspot invisible to with other devices. For more information, see Hotspot. other Wi‑Fi devices during a scan.
Page 184 Tethering Set allowed devices: To select which devices are • allowed to connect to the Hotspot, in the Hotspot Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet window, tap More options > Allowed devices > connection with a computer that connects to your Add, enter a device name and MAC address, device using a USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Page 185 Mobile Networks Roaming guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for Control your device’s access to networks and mobile certain functions. Enable or disable roaming data service. notices for Voice and Data for Domestic use, Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for 1.
Page 186 Access Point Names: View, configure, and add 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is • access point names (APNs) for your phone’s data determined: connection. • High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile networks. Network operators: View mobile network •...
Page 187 Recent Location Requests 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. Apps that have requested your location are listed under 4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Recent location requests. Google Account for more options. Nearby Device Scanning 1.
Page 188 Printing 5. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap On/Off to turn the service on or off. The service You can print from your phone, using Wi‑Fi, to an must be on to add a printer. optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone 6.
Page 189 Virtual Private Networks 4. Tap More options > Printer settings to configure printer options. Available options may vary (VPN) depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage MirrorLink virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local...
Page 190 Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone 5. Tap Back to return to the main settings menu, and must first establish a Wi‑Fi or data connection. then tap Other security settings. For information about setting up and using these 6.
Page 191 Connect to a VPN 3. Tap Add VPN, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. 1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Information may include Name, Type, Server •...
Page 192 Ethernet 4G LTE The Sprint 4G LTE network provides your phone with Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. wireless Internet access over greater distances than 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Wi‑Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps To connect your phone to the 4G LTE network, you must 2.
Page 193 3. Select CDMA, LTE / CDMA, GSM / UMTS, or When you use data services, your user name is Automatic. submitted to identify you to the network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint •...
Page 194 Data Connection Status and Update Your User Name Indicators If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, Your phone displays the current status of your data you must then update the profile on your phone. connection through indicators at the top of the screen.
Page 195 Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Page 196 Sound Mode Vibrations You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Configure your device’s vibrations. the individual sound settings you have made. Vibrate While Ringing 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Set the phone to vibrate while ringing. 2.
Page 197 Vibration Pattern Set the Volume Choose a vibration pattern. Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Note: You can also set System volume from the home 2.
Page 198 Ringtone Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. changing this setting. 2.
Page 199 Notification Sounds 4. Select a source for the ringtone. You will see a list of compatible songs or audio • Set the default notification sounds for apps such as files. To load music on your phone, see “Transfer Messages, Calendar, and Email. Files Between Your Phone and a Computer”...
Page 200 Do Not Disturb 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. This setting allows you to block all notifications and 3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, alerts. The options below determine what notifications Start time, and End time. can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode.
Page 201 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. Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the •...
Page 202 Sound Quality and Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a • tube amplifier. Effects Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a • concert hall. Select options for sound quality while headphones or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to connected.
Page 203 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 phone. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound.
Page 204: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Page 205: Block App Notifications
Block App Notifications Customize App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Customize notification settings for each application individually. 2. Tap Settings > Notifications. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications.
Page 206: Display
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
Page 207: Screen Brightness
Screen Brightness Blue Light Filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep or personal preference. You may also want to adjust better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Page 208: Screen Mode
Screen Mode Screen Resolution Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can change the screen resolution level. All apps will close when you change the resolution. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Page 209: Screen Zoom And Font
Screen Zoom and Font Full Screen Apps You can set the screen zoom, font size, and font style Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen for all text that is displayed on the screen. aspect ratio. 1.
Page 210: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Return to Standard Mode You can use the Easy mode Settings menu to return to Easy mode provides a simpler experience using your Standard mode. phone, with a simpler home screen layout and simpler app interactions. If you are a first‑time smartphone 1.
Page 211: Icon Frames
Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Configure display options for the Status bar. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Page 212: Navigation Bar
Navigation Bar Screen Timeout You can configure the Navigation bar background color Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. and button layout. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Page 213: Screen Saver
Screen Saver Smart Stay Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so when the device is docked (dock not included) or while that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. charging.
Page 214: One-Handed Mode
One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One‑handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either •...
Page 215: Wallpapers And Themes
Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.
Page 216: Wallpapers
Wallpapers Themes You can change the wallpaper for the Home and lock Themes are packages of visual content that provide screens. different wallpapers and icons for your phone. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. To change wallpaper: 2. Tap Settings >...
Page 217: Icons
Icons Always On Displays (AODs) Apply custom icons to replace built‑in app icons. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Apply custom layouts for the Always On Display. For more information, see “Lock Screen and AOD Settings” on 2. Tap Settings >...
Page 218: Device Maintenance
Device Maintenance Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Page 219: Quick Optimization
Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device Monitor your phone’s battery usage through this performance through the following actions: settings menu. View which functions are consuming your battery’s charge and at what percentage. You Identifying apps that use excessive battery power •...
Page 220: Performance Mode
Performance Mode App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that • they do not use battery power when not in use. Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit Tap Save power to enable. your usage. Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from •...
Page 221: Storage
Storage Memory Card (SD Card) Once an optional memory card (not included) has been The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal installed in your device, the card memory is displayed and optional installed SD card (not included) storage in the Storage setting. on your phone.
Page 222 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.
Page 223 Memory Language and Input Check the amount of available memory. You can close Your phone’s language and input settings let you select background apps and reduce the amount of memory a language for the phone’s menus and keyboards, you are using to speed up your device. select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and set your phone’s mouse/ 1.
Page 224 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input. Samsung keyboard: Configure options for the standard Samsung keyboard. 3. Tap Language > Add language. Google voice typing: Configure your options 4. Tap an available language. for voice input, including language detection.
Page 225 Date and Time 2. Tap Settings > General management. 3. Tap Report diagnostic information to enable or Use the Date and Time settings menu either to disable this feature. automatically use the network‑provided date and time Reset or manually set these values, as well as select time and date format options.
Page 226 Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. settings with Reset network settings.
Page 227 Auto Restart To reset your device: 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the 2. Tap Settings > General management > device restarts. Reset >...
Page 228 System Updates A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable Keep your phone up‑to‑date with the latest software. the phone. Other functions during update: Other phone functions Update Your Phone cannot be used during a software update.
Page 229 Update Software Confirm Your Current Phone Software Once you have backed up all your data, use the 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Download updates manually option to update your 2. Tap Settings > About device. phone’s software. 3. Locate the Software version read‑only field. 1.
Page 230 Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Page 231 Set a Screen Lock Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to • unlock the screen. It is recommended that you secure your device using a Iris: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen. • Screen lock. 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a 1.
Page 232 Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock Clock style: Select a layout for the standby • • functions such as Secured lock time and Smart screen. This is not available if you choose lock. A secure screen lock is required for this Home button only.
Page 233 Lock Screen and AOD Samsung Pass Settings Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung Configure display settings for the Lock screen and account to use Samsung Pass. Always On Display (AOD).
Page 234 Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to optional memory card (not included) when you first use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for access it after powering on your device.
Page 235 Display password characters briefly as you type them. Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send • security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >...
Page 236 Phone Administration Credential Storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. If a certificate installation privileges. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. remove it.
Page 237 Advanced Security Usage data access: View the applications that • can access your device’s usage history. Settings Notification access: View the applications that • can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. Do not disturb permission: View which apps •...
Page 238 Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Page 239 Samsung Cloud Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable • or disable syncing: Keep your data safe by backing up device to Samsung Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact cloud storage. This allows you to restore your phone info.
Page 240 Settings: Choose whether to sync data only when the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. network, receive push notifications, or remove your Samsung account. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts. FAQ: Go to the Customer Support website for 3.
Page 241 4. Set options. Your Samsung account • Samsung Account Backup Settings Your Google Account • Enable backup of your information to your Samsung All other email and social networking accounts • account. System and application data and settings • 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Page 242 Google Settings Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore • your backup data. Configure your device’s Google settings. Google Account Backup Settings To customize your Google settings: Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Page 243 Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect • with nearby devices. Search & Now: Configure your Google search • settings. Set up nearby device: Set up another device • using Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. Note: These options may change if you are signed in to your Google Account.
Page 244 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.
Page 245 High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the • Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice • Samsung keyboard and change its colors to Assistant. increase the contrast between the keys and the Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all •...
Page 246 Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use • the display because of the screen color. with hearing aids. Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles • with multimedia files when available. Settings...
Page 247: Dexterity And Interaction
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with Assistant menu: Improve the device • • multimedia files when available. accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without •...
Page 248: Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Configure Other Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts • for answering and ending calls. Accessibility Settings Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, • calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or Your phone offers many features to improve phone reject incoming calls with a single tap.
Page 249: Other Settings
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Page 250: Help
Help Device Assistance App View tips and help information about using your phone. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Device assistance app. 2.
Page 251: Transfer Files Between Your Phone And A
Transfer Files Between Transferring media files: Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures, videos, and Your Phone and a music. Computer Transferring images: Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC. You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Connecting MIDI devices: Connect to phone directly to your computer and transfer music, MIDI‑compatible devices.
Page 252: About Phone
About Phone 2. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. You will see either Transferring media files via USB, Transferring images via USB, Connecting The About phone menu lets you access important MIDI devices via USB, or Charging via USB. phone information, search for and apply updates, and view legal and safety information.
Page 253 Android status. licenses, Google legal, System WebView licenses, Security software version: Check the phone’s • Samsung legal, and the Privacy Alert. security software version. Device name: Change the name of your device • Knox version: Check the current Knox version.
Page 254 Access About Phone Options 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > About phone. 3. Select or view available options. Settings...
Page 255: Getting Help
Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
Page 256: Videos
Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Support samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...
Page 257: For Assistance
For Assistance Operation is unstable after a new application was installed. The following topics address areas of support for your Solution: The newly installed application may be the phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, cause. Uninstall the application in Safe mode. See account information, warranty information, and “Uninstall Apps”...
Page 258 Cannot use phone, mail, or Internet. Solution 5: Is a disabled access point set? To reset to initial settings: Solution 1: Check whether you are where signal is weak or out of service area. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. Solution 2: Power the phone on again.
Page 259: Sprint Account Information And Help
Cannot unlock screen. Account User Name and Password Solution: Power the phone on again. If you are unable If you are the account owner, you will create an to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, account user name and password when you sign on and then power the phone on again.
Page 260 Manage Your Account From Your Sprint Phone Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your 1. From home, tap Phone. Sprint phone, or any other phone. 2. Do any of the following: Online: sprint.com/mysprint Tap * 2, and then tap Dial to access •...
Page 261 Sprint Support Services Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a access information and calling assistance from your local telephone calling card or third party.
Page 262: Legal
Legal View legal information for your device.
Page 263: Legal Information
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide • (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP • and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” Tablet: section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product. • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP...
Page 264 Health & Safety Information are also available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights location depends on the device, and is usually in the secured by the Intellectual Property.
Page 265 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
Page 266 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.
Page 267 Despite this classification, your device is not impervious Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized • to water damage in any situation. It is important that water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than all compartments are closed tightly.
Page 268 • properly if the device is used in water or in other Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, liquids. [110116] Samsung Gear, Samsung Pay, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Restricting Children’s Access to Other marks are the property of their Your Mobile Device...

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