Page 1 Samsung Galaxy A6 User Guide...
Page 2 User manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Special features Add a Samsung account Add an email account Getting started Transfer data from your old device Front view Set up your voicemail Back view Navigation Assemble your device Navigation bar Install a SIM card and memory card...
Page 4 Using apps Galaxy Wearable Access apps Gallery Add an apps shortcut Internet Search for apps Messages Galaxy Essentials My Files Uninstall or disable apps Phone Sort apps Samsung+ Create and use folders Samsung Health App settings Samsung Notes Samsung apps...
Page 5 Secure Folder Cricket Apps SmartThings myCricket Google apps Visual Voicemail Chrome Additional apps Drive Amazon Shopping Facebook Gmail NextRadio Google Settings Google One Access Settings Maps Search for Settings Photos Connections Play Movies & TV Wi-Fi Play Music Bluetooth Play Store Phone visibility YouTube Data usage...
Page 6 Airplane mode Do not disturb NFC and payment System sounds Mobile hotspot Key-tap feedback Tethering Sound quality and effects Mobile networks Separate app sound Location Notifications Nearby device scanning Manage notifications Connect to a printer Smart alert Virtual Private Networks Display Sounds and vibration Screen off settings...
Page 7 Biometrics Google Play Protect Quick optimization Find My Mobile Battery Security update Storage Install unknown apps Memory Samsung Pass Language and input Secure Folder Date and time App permission monitor Report diagnostic information Secure startup Reset Encrypt SD card Factory data reset...
Page 8 Device administration Other settings Credential storage Help Knox active protection Automatic unlock Advanced security settings Device assistance app Accounts Dual messenger Samsung Cloud About phone Add an account Getting help Backup and restore Videos Google settings Smart Simulator Accessibility Tips...
Page 9 Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability Modification of software Notice from Cricket Samsung Knox Restricting children’s access to your mobile device Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Page 10: Special Features
Special features Meet Bixby Media volume limiter Bixby can help you understand your settings Limit the maximum output of the device’s and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby volume. See Media volume limiter on page 28. page 130. Flexible security Camera...
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started Front view Back view Assemble your device Start using your device...
Page 12: Front View
Front view Proximity sensor Flash Front camera Volume keys Power key Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
Page 13: Back View
Back view Rear camera Flash Speaker Fingerprint scanner SIM/microSD card tray USB charger/ Headset jack Accessory port Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
Page 14: Assemble Your Device
Assemble your device Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
Page 15: Install A Sim Card And Memory Card
Install a SIM card and 3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down. memory card 4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are the slot. provided with a SIM card.
Page 16: Charge The Battery
Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for Note: Use only charging devices and batteries that the device to cool down. For more information, visit are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952. and batteries are designed for your device to maximize battery life.
Page 17: Start Using Your Device
Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup The instructions below explain how to turn your Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up device on or off. your device. To turn the device on: Follow the prompts to choose a default language, ...
Page 18: Lock Or Unlock Your Device
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.
Page 19: Add A Samsung Account
Add a Samsung account Transfer data from your old device Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. ™ Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. 1. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >...
Page 20: Set Up Your Voicemail
Set up your voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Voicemail. 3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. For more information, see Voicemail on page 93.
Page 21: Navigation
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 Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of capacitive stylus.
Page 22: Navigation Bar
Navigation bar Pinch and spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, spread by moving your fingers apart. displays the navigation keys. Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a Navigation keys picture or a web page.
Page 23 Full screen mode Navigation bar settings The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode. You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout. To enter or exit full screen mode: From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar ...
Page 24: Common Options
Common options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. Delete: Tap to select items to delete. Share: Tap to select items to share, and then ...
Page 25: Home Screen
Home screen Status bar App shortcuts Recent apps Back Home Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
Page 26: Customize Your Home Screen
Customize your • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Home screen • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app screens, and then tap Add.
Page 27 App shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any another: Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut to 2.
Page 28 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 screens, wallpapers, and app icons. choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1.
Page 29 Icons Icon frames Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize. 1.
Page 30 Widgets Home screen settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run Customize your Home and Apps screens. on 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.
Page 31 Easy mode • Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from Switch between the default screen layout and a the Home screen by swiping down. simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual •...
Page 32: Status Bar
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 ™...
Page 33 Status bar display Configure display options for the Status bar. From Settings, tap Display > Status bar for the following options: Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar. ...
Page 34: Notification Panel
Notification panel Settings Quick settings View all Notiﬁcation cards Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
Page 35 View the Notification panel You can also open or close the Notification panel by You can access the Notification panel from any swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor. screen. To enable this feature: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1.
Page 36 Quick settings The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Drag View all downward. • Tap a setting to turn it on or off. •...
Page 37: Bixby
QR code detection, landmark recognition, in to your favorite apps. For more information, visit or shopping. samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby. You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick Camera commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.
Page 38: Flexible Security
Use biometrics to unlock your device. image you find in the Internet app. Face recognition 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. Use face recognition as an alternative to entering 2. Touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is passwords in certain apps.
Page 39 Samsung account. Remove face data: Delete existing faces. Register a fingerprint Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you using face recognition. must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can ...
Page 40 To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make and follow the prompts to register a payments quickly and securely. fingerprint. Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for ...
Page 41: Multi Window
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, tap Recent apps.
Page 42 Window controls Multi window settings The Window controls modify the way app windows Additional features are available for Multi window. are displayed in split screen view. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Tap the middle of the window border for the Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable following options: each of the following options:...
Page 43: Enter Text
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 suggested ...
Page 44 Configure the Samsung keyboard Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. original settings and clear personalized data. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for About Samsung keyboard: View version and ...
Page 45 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.
Page 46: Emergency Mode
Emergency mode Activate Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency To activate Emergency mode: features and conserve your device’s power during an 1. Press and hold the Power key. emergency situation. 2. Tap Emergency mode. To save battery power, Emergency mode: •...
Page 47 Emergency mode features Estimated usage time remaining: Display While in Emergency mode, only the following apps estimated standby time that can be reached and features are available on the Home screen: based on current battery charge and usage. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady ...
Page 48 Turn off Emergency mode When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode. 1. Press and hold the Power key. 2. Tap Emergency mode. Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating method is set to Battery saving. After Emergency mode is turned off, check your location settings.
Page 49: Apps
Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Cricket Apps Additional apps...
Page 50: Using Apps
Using 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 or disable apps from this list. 1.
Page 51: Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials Sort apps View and download Samsung apps that are App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your optimized for use with Galaxy devices. own custom order. From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy From Apps, tap More options > Sort.
Page 52: Create And Use Folders
Create and use folders Copy a folder to a Home screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen. 1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to open the options menu.
Page 53: App Settings
App settings • Special access: Select which apps can have special access permissions to features on your Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. device. 1. From Settings, tap Apps. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that 2. Tap Menu to set which apps to view, and then have been changed.
Page 54 • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Note: Options vary by app. Apps...
Page 55: Samsung Apps
Samsung apps Convert units of measurement Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit The following apps come pre-installed or downloaded converter. over-the-air to your device. 1. From Apps, tap Calculator > Unit converter. Calculator 2. Select a category and use the drop-down menus The Calculator provides basic and advanced to choose units of measurement.
Page 56: Calendar
Calendar Calendar view Manage your events and tasks. There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. 1. From Apps, tap Calendar > View, and then tap Add calendars an option: Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. 1.
Page 57 Create an event Create a task Use your Calendar to create events. Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a 1. From Apps, tap Calendar > Add to add an certain day.
Page 58 Calendar settings Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar. 1. From Apps, tap Calendar > More options > Settings. 2. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
Page 59: Camera And Video
Camera and video Flash Full view Switch cameras Settings Record video Gallery Take a picture Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
Page 60 Take pictures • To quickly switch between the front and rear Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. cameras, swipe the screen up or down. 1. From Apps, tap Camera. • To change a camera setting, tap Settings. 2.
Page 61 Configure shooting mode HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for and color depth features of the device to your pictures or choose from several shooting modes. produce a brighter and richer picture. ...
Page 62 Camera settings Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits Use the icons on the main camera screen and the or self-recordings as viewed on the camera settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. screen, not as flipped images. Shooting methods: From Apps, tap Camera >...
Page 63 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. Floating Camera button: Add a camera button that you can move anywhere on the screen.
Page 64: Clock
Clock • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a ...
Page 65 Delete an alarm World clock 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 Apps, tap Clock, and find the alarm in 1.
Page 66 Time zone converter Stopwatch Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a what the local times would be in the other listed hundredth of a second. cities.
Page 67 Timer The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From Apps, tap Clock > Timer. 2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. 3. Tap Start to begin the Timer. •...
Page 68: Contacts
Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information. Store and manage your contacts. You can – Tap Add field to enter additional synchronize with personal accounts added to your entries. device. For more information, see Add an account – Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
Page 69 Edit a contact Share a contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and Share a contact by using various sharing methods. change or delete information, or you can add more 1. From Apps, tap Contacts, and then tap a fields to the contact’s list of information.
Page 70 Export contacts Link or unlink contacts Manually back up contacts to an installed memory Consolidate contact information from multiple card (not included). sources into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. 1. From Apps, tap Contacts > More options > 1.
Page 71 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 Apps, tap Contacts, and then touch and 1. From Apps, tap Contacts, and then tap a hold a contact to select it.
Page 72 Groups Add or remove group contacts You can use groups to organize your contacts. Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then Create a group tap a group. Create your own contact groups. ...
Page 73 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 Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then 1. From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
Page 74 Contacts settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From Apps, tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 2. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.
Page 75: Email
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.
Page 76 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. From Apps, tap Email. 1. From Apps, tap Email.
Page 77 Email settings Modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From Apps, tap Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings. • Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. • Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account. Apps...
Page 78: Galaxy Wearable
Galaxy Wearable Connect your device to your Samsung Watch using this application. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/galaxy-wearable- watch. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Wearable. Apps...
Page 79: Gallery
More pictures and videos and share them with your contacts. options: Shared: Sign in to your Samsung account to share – Details: View and edit information about pictures and videos with your friends and family the picture. through Samsung Social.
Page 80 Edit pictures – Print: Send the picture to a connected printer. Edit pictures stored on your device. – Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in 1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures. Photo Editor Pro. 2. Tap a picture to view it. Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other •...
Page 81 Play video Edit video Play videos stored on your device. Edit videos stored on your device. 1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures. 1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures. 2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view 2.
Page 82 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 Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures. 1. From Apps, tap Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Share, and then tap pictures 2.
Page 83 Take a screenshot Palm swipe to capture a screenshot Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.
Page 84: Internet
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/ support/owners/app/samsung-internet. Quick menu 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. Access common features of your browser. 2. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and Quick menu for the following options: ...
Page 85 Open a Bookmark Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks time. page. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs >...
Page 86 View a web page that has been saved. Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a 2.
Page 87 Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
Page 88: Messages
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 Settings, tap Advanced features > Send 1.
Page 89 View Messages Message search Search through your messages by using the search From Apps, tap Messages, and then tap a feature. message to view it. 1. From Apps, tap Messages > Search. To play an audio or video attachment, tap 2.
Page 90 Emergency alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings. 2. Tap Wireless emergency alerts > Settings to customize notifications for emergency alerts. Apps...
Page 91: My Files
View and manage files stored on your device, following groups: including images, videos, music, and sound clips. Recent files: View recently accessed files. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files. – This option displays if one or more files have 2.
Page 92 My Files options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: Search: Search for a file or folder. More options: – Get more space: View storage information for your device.
Page 93: Phone
Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keyboard Call Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
Page 94 Make a call Make a call from Recents Make a call from a Home screen. All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Page 95 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.
Page 96 Decline with a message Actions while on a call You can choose to decline an incoming call with a You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or text message response. speaker, and even multitask while on a call. ...
Page 97 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. Speaker to hear the caller using the To return to the call screen: ...
Page 98 Call log Save a contact from a recent call The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or Use recent call information to create a contact or missed are stored in the Call log. update your Contacts list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Page 99 Delete call records Block a number 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.
Page 100 Speed dial Make a call with Speed dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for You can make a call using Speed dial. speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Page 101 Remove a Speed dial number Emergency calls You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. status. If your phone is not activated, you can only •...
Page 102 Make an emergency call from a Voicemail locked screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even For information on setting up voicemail, see Set up if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your your voicemail on page 11.
Page 103 Optional calling services Wi-Fi calling If available with your mobile service plan, the Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a following calling services are supported. Wi-Fi network. Contact your wireless service provider for details. Place a multi-party call 1.
Page 104 Phone settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings. 2. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
Page 105: Samsung
Samsung+ Plus help The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to Samsung+ allows you to access live customer provide you quick access to the help you need. support, view device diagnostics, and learn about your registered Samsung devices. For support, visit 1.
Page 106 Quick tabs The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and right across the tabs to view Help topics. Home: Register your Samsung devices and view customized cards. Diagnostics: View storage, connection speed, and battery levels for your device.
Page 107: Samsung Health
Note: The information gathered from this device, 2. Set up your health profile and goals. Samsung Health, or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
Page 108 Before you start exercising Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, Although the Samsung Health application is a great or when lying down or going to bed; companion to your exercise routine, it is always best ...
Page 109: Samsung Notes
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/ 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Samsung owners/app/samsung-notes. Notes. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder >...
Page 110 Notes options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. 2. Tap More options for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
Page 111: Secure Folder
Secure Folder Add apps to the Secure Folder Add apps to the Secure folder to add an extra level Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the of security. device that can store your private data, files, and apps. 1.
Page 112 Add files to the Secure Folder Lock the Secure Folder Add files to the Secure folder to add an extra level of Prevent unauthorized access to the Secure folder by security. locking it. 1. From Apps, tap Secure Folder. 1. From Apps, tap Secure Folder.
Page 113 Customize Secure Folder For added security, you can change the app image and name for Secure folder. 1. From Apps, tap Secure Folder. 2. Tap More options > Customize icon. • To change the app name, tap under Enter app name and type a new name, and tap Apply.
Page 114: Smartthings
Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard. Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder >...
Page 115: Google Apps
Google apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Make one-to-one video calls. Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more. Chrome Gmail ™ Browse the Internet with Chrome Send and receive email with Google’s web- bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and based email service.
Page 116: Maps
Maps Play Movies & TV Get directions and other location-based Watch movies and TV shows purchased information. You must enable location from Google Play. You can also view videos ™ services to use Google Maps . For more saved on your device. information, see Location on page 125.
Page 117: Youtube
YouTube ™ Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Apps...
Page 118: Cricket Apps
Cricket Apps The following apps from Cricket Wireless are preloaded on your device. myCricket Access billing, make a quick payment, view usage and access support from the palm of your hand. Visual Voicemail View and play voicemail messages, easily save important numbers to your Favorites list, and respond by calling or texting.
Page 119: Additional Apps
Additional apps The following apps are preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device. Amazon Shopping ™ Shop at amazon.com from your device. Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
Page 120: Settings
Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Device maintenance Lock screen and security Accounts Accessibility Other settings...
Page 121: Access Settings
Access Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain There are a couple of ways to access your device setting, you can use the Search feature. settings. 1. From Settings, tap Search. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings.
Page 122: Connections
Connections Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is Manage connections between your device and a hidden. variety of networks and other devices. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 123 Wi-Fi preferences • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. turned your Wi-Fi on or off. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0. then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
Page 124 Wi-Fi Direct Share files with Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not 1. From an app, tap Share. required. – or – 1. From Settings, tap Connections >...
Page 125: Bluetooth
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 Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi > the devices continue to recognize their partnership Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 126 Rename a paired device Receive files with Bluetooth Rename a paired device to make it easier to When another device attempts to send a file to your recognize. device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 1.
Page 127: Phone Visibility
Phone visibility Data usage Allow other devices to find your mobile device and View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. transfer files. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. From Settings, tap Connections > Phone Enable Data saver visibility, and then tap On/Off.
Page 128 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. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. ...
Page 129: Airplane Mode
Airplane mode Android Beam Share content to another NFC-capable device by Airplane mode disconnects your device from all touching the backs of the devices. networks and turns off connectivity features. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and 1. From Settings, tap Connections >...
Page 130: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile hotspot Tap and pay Use an NFC payment application to make payments Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use by touching your device to a compatible credit card your device’s Internet connection. reader. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile 1.
Page 131 Change the mobile hotspot password Allowed devices list Change your Mobile Hotspot password. Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. hotspot and tethering >...
Page 132 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 Settings, tap Connections > Mobile 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. hotspot and tethering >...
Page 133: Tethering
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 Settings, tap Connections > Mobile From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
Page 134: Location
Location 4. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even 1.
Page 135: Nearby Device Scanning
Nearby device scanning Recent location requests Apps that have requested your location are listed Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them under Recent location requests. up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to. 1.
Page 136: Connect To A Printer
Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks network. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a 1.
Page 137 Manage a VPN Connect to a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting connection. to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. 1. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection 1.
Page 138: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and vibration Easy mute Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate turning over the device. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Easy Sound mode mute, and tap On/Off to enable.
Page 139: Volume
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). From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > 1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >...
Page 140: Ringtone
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 Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > ...
Page 141: System Sounds
Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the unlock the screen. Samsung keyboard is tapped. Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. Settings...
Page 142: Sound Quality And Effects
Sound quality and effects Separate app sound Choose from advanced sound options to customize You can choose to have an app play sound on a your audio experience. speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >...
Page 143: Notifications
Notifications Smart alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. you about missed calls and messages. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. From Settings, tap Advanced features > ...
Page 144: Display
Display • Screen saver: Display colors or images after the screen has turned off or while charging. Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other settings. Screen off settings Customize when the screen turns off. 1. From Settings, tap Display. 2.
Page 145: Screen Brightness
Screen brightness Blue light filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep surroundings or personal preference. You may also better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery this feature on and off.
Page 146: Font And Screen Zoom
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 Settings, tap Display > Font and screen From Settings, tap Display to configure an ...
Page 147: One-Handed Mode
One-handed mode Device maintenance Change the screen layout to accommodate operating View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and your device with one hand. memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. 1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > One-handed mode.
Page 148: Battery
Battery Storage View how battery power is used for device activities. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). From Settings, tap Device maintenance > From Settings, tap Device maintenance > ...
Page 149 Mount a memory card Remove a memory card When you install an optional memory card, it is To prevent damage to information stored on the automatically mounted (connected to the device) and memory card, unmount the card before removing it prepared for use.
Page 150: Memory
Memory Format a memory card When formatting an SD card, you should back up your Check the amount of available memory. You can music and photo files that are stored on the card close background apps and reduce the amount of because formatting the SD card deletes all the memory you are using to speed up your device.
Page 151: Language And Input
Language and input Default keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Configure your device’s language and input settings. menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Change the device language You can add languages to your list and organize 1.
Page 152 Google Voice typing • Offline speech recognition: Download and Speak rather than type your text entries using install speech recognition engines, allowing Google voice typing. you to use voice input while not connected to the network. 1. From Settings, tap General management > •...
Page 153 Physical keyboards Show keyboard button Customize options when you have a physical Show a button on the Navigation bar to quickly keyboard connected to your device (sold separately). switch between keyboards. 1. From Settings, tap General management > 1. From Settings, tap General management >...
Page 154 2. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right Preferred engine: Choose either the to go faster or to the left to go slower. Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Settings for options. Language: Set the default speech language.
Page 155: Date And Time
Date and time Report diagnostic information By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Outside of This feature sends diagnostic information about your network coverage, you can set the date and time device when you are having technical problems. manually.
Page 156: Reset
Reset Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also settings with Reset network settings. reset your device to its factory defaults. 1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset settings Reset >...
Page 157: Factory Data Reset
Factory data reset If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing devices registered to the account. all data from your device. Before resetting your device: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings,...
Page 158 Google Account username and password. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung- authorized service center, remove your Google Account before performing a factory data reset. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Page 159: Auto Restart
Auto restart Enable factory reset protection Adding a Google Account to your device Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at automatically activates the FRP security feature. set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts. Disable factory reset protection 1.
Page 160: Software Update
Software update Lock screen and security Check for and install available software updates for your device. Secure your device and protect your data with Lock From Settings, tap Software update for the screen and security settings. following options: Screen lock types ...
Page 161: Clock And Information
2. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on Secure lock settings: Customize your secure the lock screen. The following options are lock settings. A secure screen lock is required available: for this feature. • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of Clock and information notifications.
Page 162: Biometrics
Google Play Protect Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen. Configure app safety checks from Google Play. App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from 1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > the Lock screen. Google Play Protect.
Page 163: Find My Mobile
Send last location: Allow your device to send samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. its last location to the Find My Mobile server You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable when the battery falls below a certain level. Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
Page 164: Install Unknown Apps
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pass. 1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Install unknown apps. Samsung Pass. 2. Tap an app. 1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >...
Page 165: Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance Get notified when permissions you select are being security. You must sign in to your Samsung account used by apps running in the background. in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a 1.
Page 166: Encrypt Sd Card
Encrypt SD card Decrypt SD card If an optional memory card (not included) has been Protect your optional memory card (not included) by encrypted by the device, it can be decrypted. This encrypting its data. option is only available if the memory card was 1.
Page 167: Factory Data Reset Password
Factory data reset View passwords password Display password characters briefly as you type them. Require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >...
Page 168: Security Update Service
– 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. Settings...
Page 169: Credential Storage
Credential storage Knox active protection Manage your security certificates. You can disable or Protect your device against malicious attacks. remove certificates. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Knox active protection Other security settings for the following options: and follow the prompts.
Page 170: Accounts
1. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one. 2. Once a Samsung account is configured, you can view and manage items stored in the Samsung Cloud.
Page 171: Add An Account
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 networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. of the same type. 1.
Page 172: Backup And Restore
1. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. Samsung account 2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: ...
Page 173: Google Settings
Google settings Google account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available account. options depend on your Google account. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > From Settings, tap Google, and select an ...
Page 174: Accessibility
Settings, tap Accessibility > Vision and tap an option: High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to increase the contrast between the keys and assist blind and low-vision users.
Page 175: Hearing
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles color. with multimedia files when available. Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have ...
Page 176: Dexterity And Interaction
Dexterity and interaction Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with device. dexterity and interaction aspects of the device. Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono From Settings, tap Accessibility >...
Page 177: More Accessibility Settings
More accessibility settings Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. Customize additional accessibility features for your device. Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer From Settings, tap Accessibility and tap an ...
Page 178: Other Settings
Other settings Automatic unlock Enable an optional cover (not included) to unlock the Configure features on your device that make it easier device when the cover is opened. This feature is to use. disabled if a secure screen lock is set or if Smart Help Lock is keeping your device unlocked.
Page 179: Device Assistance App
Device assistance app Dual messenger Device assistance app helps you by gathering Use two separate accounts for the same app. information from the screen currently shown. 1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > 1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual messenger.
Page 180: About Phone
About phone View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From Settings, tap About phone, and then view your phone number, model number, serial number, and IMEI information. 2. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.
Page 181: Getting Help
Getting help Videos samsung.com/us/support/videos Smart Simulator samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting help...
Page 182: Legal
1-800-SAMSUNG Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Tablet: Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product. ...
Page 183: Intellectual Property
End User License Agreement: English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by EULA4 or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- device, including but not limited to, accessories, EULA4/#SPANISH parts, or software relating thereto (the “mobile...
Page 184: Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express incorporate source code covered under GNU General or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
Page 185 Product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the Product or arising from the breach of the...
Page 186 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is how an application may use the location of your a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with device and other devices on your account. However, enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may the Cricket privacy tools do not apply to applications be required.
Page 187 Internet: samsung.com children. ©2018 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, Samsung Health, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Page 188 © 2018 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.

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