AbouttheUserGuide (Sample) (Galaxy S25 Ultra only) ※ It is used to insert and • This manual uses the Galaxy S25 Ultra "Titanium remove SIM Card. Silverblue" color as an example. Some procedures and specifications are described separately for the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25.
AbouttheButtonIndicationsWhichAre DepictedinThisManual In this manual, the button illustrations are simplified as follows. Volume Up Button/ Volume Down Button (Side Button) ...
5 GHz/6 GHz Band Precautions …………………………… 20 Using Now Brief …………………………………………… 41 Notes on Data Communication Charges ……………… 21 How to Use S Pen (Galaxy S25 Ultra Only) …………… 42 Precautions about Call Charges ………………………… 21 How to Eject S Pen (Sample) ……………………………… 42 About Apps ………………………………………………...
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Displaying a Website …………………………………… 60 PIN Code …………………………………………………… 79 Setting SIM Card Security ………………………………… 80 Applications………………………………… 61 Use Samsung Pass ………………………………………… 80 Location Information Settings ………………………… 81 Applications …………………………………………… 62 Safety and Emergency Settings ………………………… 81 Installing Applications ……………………………………… 62 Account and Backup Settings …………………………...
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Appendix/Index …………………………… 89 Appendix ………………………………………………… 90 Updating Software ……………………………………… 90 Downloading and Updating Software …………………… 90 Warranty …………………………………………………… 90 After-Sales Service ……………………………………… 90 Inquiries …………………………………………………… 90 Unlocking SIM …………………………………………… 91 Main Specifications ……………………………………… 91 RF Exposure Information of This Product (for Japan) ………………………………… 91 European RF exposure Information ……………………...
Notes Notes …………………………………………………………… 8 About the Use of Handset ……………………………………………………… 8 Safety Precautions ……………………………………………………………… 8 Material List …………………………………………………………………… 13 Precautions for Handling …………………………………………………… 14 Waterproof/Dustproof Precautions ………………………………………… 18 Precautions for Use …………………………………………………………… 18 When Charging ……………………………………………………………… 19 About Draining When Wet with Water ……………………………………… 19 ®...
Notes Safety Precautions Before using handset, read these "Safety About the Use of Handset Precautions" carefully to use it properly. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for Before using handset, read "Safety Precautions" in this future reference.
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Warning Charging Device (Commercially Available), SIM Card, Wireless Charger (Commercially Available), and S Pen (Galaxy S25 Ultra only) Do not drop, stomp on, throw or subject to excessive force or strong impact/vibration. Don’t May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
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Caution Warning Do not use if broken. Do not illuminate or flash the light close to a May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. person's eyes. Maintain a safe distance, especially Don’t Don’t from small children. Do not leave handset on unstable or sloping Not doing so may cause blurred vision, etc.
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If Display, rear cover or Camera lens breaks, be The Earpiece/Speaker, Rear Camera, Speaker, careful with broken parts and exposed handset and Front Camera use magnetic parts; check that parts. nothing metal (cutter blades, staples, etc.) is Touching the broken or exposed parts may cause burns, adhering.
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Do not touch the cord of the charging device If splashed with water or other liquids (drinking (commercially available), USB cable, charging water, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.), unplug No wet hands Unplug terminals, power plug, or wireless charger the specified charging device (commercially (commercially available) with wet hands.
Display (Touchscreen) Glass AF coating For materials of parts, see uP.13 "Material List" USB Type-C Port (for PBT + GF45 connecting external S Pen (Sample) (Galaxy S25 Ultra Only) devices) surrounding area Exterior case (side, top, Aluminum Anodized Warning...
Additionally, modification of handset (including S Pen such damage. (sample) in the case of the Galaxy S25 Ultra) is a violation To ensure handset (including S Pen (sample) in the case of the Radio Act and the Telecommunications Business Act.
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Do not allow liquids, metal objects, or other foreign objects Handset's battery is built into the device and you cannot to enter SIM Card Slot and S Pen Slot (Galaxy S25 Ultra replace it yourself. only). Doing so may damage handset.
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Do not operate handset and the other product while using Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when handset's wireless power sharing feature to charge other left in a car with the windows closed in summer, will cause products.
Doing so may cause data loss or faults. Place the wireless charger (commercially available) on a S Pen (Sample) (Galaxy S25 Ultra Only) stable and level surface for charging. When wirelessly charging handset, turn off handset’s Do not push strongly or against Display hard.
IP6X when SIM Card Tray and S Pen • A sudden change in temperature may cause condensation (sample) (Galaxy S25 Ultra only) are fully inserted (based on resulting in malfunction. When taking handset from a cold in-house test methods).
Hold handset firmly and wipe off moisture on hot air from a hair dryer. Handset (including S Pen (sample) the front and rear surfaces with a dry, clean in the case of the Galaxy S25 Ultra) is not designed to be cloth. heat resistant.
LAN (Wi-Fi ) features of handset interference distance is approximately 40 m or less. (including S Pen (sample) in the case of the Galaxy S25 Ultra) • use the 2.4 GHz band. In this bandwidth, in addition to home...
Internet. • Samsung assumes no responsibility for any faults caused by Observe Manners apps you have installed. If this situation arises, you may be charged a repair fee even during the warranty period.
USB Type-C Port (for connecting external devices) Parts & Functions q SIM Card Tray r SIM Card Tray Insertion Hole Galaxy S25 Ultra This is the hole where SIM Ejector Tool (sample) is inserted to remove SIM Card Tray. ① ②...
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Galaxy S25 q Wireless Charging Area When charging wirelessly, please align compatible devices ① ② or wireless charger with this area. ® ® r 5G/4G/Wi-Fi /Bluetooth /GPS Antenna ⑥ s Flash/Light ③ ® t NFC/Osaifu-Keitai Holding Area ④ ® When using NFC/Osaifu-Keitai , hold this area over the ⑦...
SIM Card into another manufacturer’s IC card reader and Pull SIM Card Tray straight out. Samsung assumes no responsibility. • The ownership of SIM Card belongs to SoftBank. • You will be charged a fee to re-issue a SIM Card due to loss or damage.
Insert SIM Card Tray straight all the way into eSIM SIM Card slot in the orientation shown in the figure. Handset supports eSIMs. An eSIM is an integrated SIM that • Inserting SIM Card Tray upside down may cause SIM Card is pre-embedded in handset.
Charging Using a Wireless Charger (Commercially Available) To charge handset with a Samsung genuine wireless charger (commercially available), refer to the instruction manual that is bundled with the product. For details about a Samsung genuine wireless charger (commercially available), see Samsung’s website.
Using Wireless Battery Sharing Charging Using a Personal Computer Use Internal Battery in handset to charge other devices. Handset can be charged by a computer connected with a If handset is in a cover, this feature may not function correctly. USB Type-C cable (commercially available).
Press and hold (Side Button) for 2 seconds or more. more. Lock Screen appears. When the Samsung logo appears, press and Flick (swipe) in any direction to unlock the hold Volume Down Button. screen. When Safe mode activates, "Safe mode" appears on the lower left corner of the screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate the account. • The password for the set Samsung account will be required to reset handset and other actions. Make sure to make a note of the password in case you forget it.
Advanced Features …………………………………………… 40 How to Use Advanced Features ……………………………………………… 40 Using Galaxy AI ……………………………………………………………… 41 How to Use S Pen (Galaxy S25 Ultra Only) ………………………………… 42 Text Entry ……………………………………………………… 43 Entering Text ………………………………………………………………… 43 Selecting, Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text ……………………………… 44 Text Input Settings ……………………………………………………………...
Basic Operations Using the Navigation Bar The Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen displays icons for operating the screen. The names and actions of the icons Using Touchscreen are shown below. Display on handset is a Touchscreen operated by touching it Icon Overview directly with your finger.
Customizing Home Screen Home Screen Layout Adding Shortcuts/Widgets Home Screen consists of multiple screens, which can be changed by flicking (swiping) them to the left or right. Add shortcuts and widgets for applications, bookmarks, and (uP.34) so forth to Home Screen. to display Home Screen.
Deleting or Moving Shortcuts, Widgets, and Displaying Apps in Split Screen View Folders Display two screens on the screen as pop-up windows to use Change the display position of and delete shortcuts, widgets, different apps at the same time. and folders that are added to Home Screen.
Setting up the edge panel handle Using the Edge Panel On the app list screen, tap [Settings] > Register your favorite apps on the edge panel. [Display]. Flick (swipe) the edge panel handle toward [Edge panels] > [Handle]. the center of the screen. Set position, style, etc.
Major Status Indicators Status Bar Layout Icon Overview Page The status bar at the top of the screen displays icons Signal strength indicating the status of handset. Notification indicators, such Level 4 / No signal as a missed call, new e-mail, or other operations in use, are Signal strength (during overseas use) displayed on the left side of the status bar.
Using Notifications Window Learning the Basic Operations When a notification indicator appears on the status bar, open This section describes the operations that are frequently used the Notifications Window for the details. with handset. • To open the Notifications Window, except for the right side of the status bar, slide the screen down.
AI], and set the feature you want to use. > • On the interpretation screen, tap [ ] > [ ] to set • To use the Galaxy AI feature, you must activate a Samsung interpretation. account (uP.31). Call assist ...
Operations Specific to S Pen (Sample) How to Use S Pen (Galaxy S25 Ultra Only) Drawing Basic tap, touch & hold, drag, and other operations that can Use S Pen (sample) to draw diagrams and so on in Notes and be performed with a finger can also be performed using S other apps.
S Pen (sample) is hovered over the message, etc. screen. The Samsung keyboard is available at the time of purchase. S Pen to text Use S Pen (sample) to write in text areas such as the search field or address bar.
Samsung Keyboard Layout Use this feature if [Wildcard prediction] is turned on. The Samsung keyboard (Japanese) is available in four To turn on [Wildcard prediction], on the app list screen, keyboard types: QWERTY keyboard, 10-key and no flick tap [Settings] >...
Samsung Keyboard. Reset to default Reset the keyboard settings and erase Set the required items. settings personalized predictive text. About Samsung Check the Samsung Keyboard version. Keyboard Contact us Displays how to contact us and other information. Basic Operations...
• Dirt or scratches on the surface of Fingerprint Sensor due to Fingerprint Sensor. It can be used to unlock Lock Screen and mud or other contaminants might cause it to malfunction authenticate a Samsung account. or damage to the surface. Precautions for Using Fingerprint ...
Performing Fingerprint Authentication Place your finger on Fingerprint Sensor when the screen is off or while Lock Screen is displayed. • If your fingerprint is not correctly authenticated, move your finger away from Fingerprint Sensor and then place your finger on Fingerprint Sensor again. •...
Phone Phone …………………………………………………………… 50 Placing Calls …………………………………………………………………… 50 Answering Calls ……………………………………………………………… 51 Using VoLTE …………………………………………………………………… 52 HD Voice ……………………………………………………………………… 52 Using Answering Message …………………………………………………… 52 Checking Your Own Phone Number ………………………………………… 52 Using Call Assist ……………………………………………………………… 52 Settings for Call Related Features …………………………………………… 53 Optional Services ……………………………………………...
Phone Using the Menu on the Keypad Screen Keypad screen > [ ]. The steps while placing calls are described here with the call Add 2-sec pause Enter [,]. When a phone number is entered screen maximized. followed by [,] and a number, 2 seconds after the call is started, the touch-tone signals Placing Calls (numbers) will be sent automatically.
Answering Calls • The answering machine is registered to speed dial number 1, Drag/slide [ ] outside of the circle. and it cannot be changed or deleted. • On the speed dial number setting screen, tap registered speed • If the [Incoming call] pop-up screen appears, tap [ ]. dial numbers to send messages or make calls.
• VoLTE uses the 4G service. This system is not available when 4G • To use some features, a Samsung account needs to be activated service is disabled on handset. If VoLTE is not available, check if (uP.31).
Settings for Call Related Features Call display while using Set how the incoming call screen is apps displayed when using another app. Answering message uP.52 "Using Answering Message" On Home Screen, tap [ ] > [ ] > [Settings]. settings The Call settings screen appears.
Optional Services Using Group Calling To use this service, a separate application is required. Convenient optional services for voice calls are available. Call screen > [ ] > [Add call]. About Optional Services Enter the phone number of the person to be added [ ].
Contacts screen > Tap My profile. • If My profile has not been created, handset's phone number is displayed. • If a Samsung or another account was registered during initial setup, the information saved in your account will automatically be reflected in My profile.
Importing Contacts Checking/Editing Contacts Import contacts saved in storage (handset) or on a SIM Card. Contacts screen > tap the contact to be Contacts screen > [ ] > [Settings]. checked or edited. [Import contacts]. The contact details screen appears. [Phone or cloud storage]/[SIM 1] >...
Messaging +Message ……………………………………………………… 58 When Using a +Message …………………………………………………… 58 Using Gmail …………………………………………………… 58 Sending a Mail by Gmail ……………………………………………………… 58 Receiving a Mail by Gmail …………………………………………………… 58...
+Message Using Gmail +Message is an application that allows you to exchange Gmail is a mail service provided by Google. With this handset, messages using phone numbers. check, send, and receive mails by Gmail. Some functions may have been updated when you start using •...
Internet Internet Connection ………………………………………… 60 Connecting to the Internet …………………………………………………… 60 Using Chrome ………………………………………………… 60 Displaying a Website ………………………………………………………… 60...
Internet Connection Using Chrome Connecting to the Internet Displaying a Website Connect to the Internet using data communication or a On Home Screen, [ ]. ® wireless LAN (Wi-Fi The browser screen appears. • Data communication (uP.60 "Data Communication Usage Precautions") ®...
Applications Applications ………………………………………………………… 62 Applications list …………………………………………………… 62 Camera ……………………………………………………………… 64 Before Using Camera …………………………………………………………………64 Capturing Still Images/Videos…………………………………………………………65 Gallery ……………………………………………………………… 65 Using Gallery …………………………………………………………………………65...
Applications Applications list Listed applications and application names may be different Installing Applications depending on the contract or usage conditions. A Google account is required to use Google Play (uP.31). Application Overview Page イチ推し! Ichi-oshi! is an application that lists especially —...
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Starts Bixby. — Board when a large-scale disaster, such as an Find Enables the user to search for a Samsung — earthquake occurs with a low 6 or stronger device or other device that is lost. seismic intensity. In addition, notifications about well-being...
In addition to long-text messages, users * Galaxy S25 Ultra has two telephoto lenses. (Galaxy S25 has are able to exchange free stamps, photos, one telephoto lens.) videos, location information, and more. This application also contains SMS and S! Mail (MMS).
• When Gallery is activated, the list screen being presented is the one that was presented when Gallery was closed most recently. • A Samsung account needs to be activated to use some functions (uP.31). Camera screen...
® ® Wi-Fi /Bluetooth ® Connecting via Wi-Fi ……………………………………… 68 ® Using Wi-Fi Function ………………………………………………………… 68 ® Turning on Wi-Fi Function ………………………………………………… 68 ® Connecting via Bluetooth ………………………………… 68 ® Turning on Bluetooth Function……………………………………………… 69 ® Registering other Bluetooth Devices ……………………………………… 69 Tethering Function ……………………………………………...
® Bluetooth communication. • We do not guarantee that handset will connect to all public • Please understand in advance that Samsung assumes no wireless LAN services. responsibility whatsoever for any data leakage or information ® • With wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ), handset exchanges information ®...
® Canceling Pairing Turning on Bluetooth Function Bluetooth setting screen > [ ] of a paired ® Turn on Bluetooth function with the steps below before Bluetooth device name. ® using it with handset. Available features include audio output, hands-free Tap [Unpair] >...
Tethering Function About Tethering Tethering generally means using a smartphone or other type of mobile device as a modem to connect a wireless LAN (Wi- ® ) device or USB-enabled device to the Internet via data communication with the mobile device. ®...
(User name) Show the information of the registered Samsung account. SIM manager uP.72 "SIM Manager" • If a Samsung account is not yet registered, Mobile network uP.73 "Mobile Network" this item shows "Sign in to your Galaxy". Data usage uP.73 "Data Usage"...
Prohibiting Background Mobile Data Usage with the same Samsung account as handset. Continue on other Continue using an application from where Setting menu > [Connections] > [Data usage].
Mode and Routine Settings Sound and Vibration Settings Select a mode in accordance with the environment conditions Setting menu > [Sounds and vibration]. of handset and add a routine of frequently used operations to (Sound mode) Switches the sound mode between [Sound], make handset more convenient.
Configuring Silent Mode Notification Settings Mute the ringtone and operation sounds so that they do not Setting menu > [Notifications]. disturb people around in public places. Open Quick Panel. App notifications Select applications for which notification is to be permitted. Tap [ ] to turn it to [ ]/[ ].
Adjusting the Screen’s White Balance Display Settings Setting menu > [Display]. Setting menu > [Display]. [Screen mode] > [Vivid]. Dark mode Set the screen to the [Light] or [Dark] mode. Drag the slider for [White balance] to the settings Also, set the time at which the screen enters the Dark mode.
Configuring the Theme Lock Screen and AOD Settings Setting menu > [Themes]. Setting menu > [Lock screen and AOD]. Tap [Theme]/[Wallpaper]/[Icons]/[AODs]. Screen lock and uP.78 "Configuring the Screen Lock biometrics Type" Select a desired theme or other item. Extend Unlock Configure whether to keep handset Follow the on-screen instructions.
Configuring the Screen Lock Type Security and Privacy Settings Setting menu > [Lock screen and AOD]. Setting menu > [Security and privacy]. [Screen lock and biometrics]. Lock screen Configure the screen lock type and fingerprint Enter a number consisting of 4 digits or more. authentication.
• Please be careful not to let others know your passcode. the screen. Please be aware that Samsung is not liable for any damages Password, Enter information such as incurred by you when someone else discovers your passkeys, and the password automatically.
> [Change SIM Card PIN]. • On the Samsung Pass screen, any of the saved login credentials Enter the PIN code > [OK]. can be checked, edited, and deleted after tapping it. Enter a new PIN code > [OK].
Samsung account. permit access to the location information. Location services Configure whether to use the location Restore data Restore the backed-up data using the Samsung information service and the accuracy of account. location information. Back up data...
Add content restrictions and set other (No content may be displayed.) restrictions, and set them so your child can *2 Registration of a Samsung account is required to use this balance their screen time. function. *3 This function can be used when the screen lock type is set to a type other than "Swipe"...
® Reset Wi-Fi and Reset all settings for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth default Samsung keyboard, or set other settings. Bluetooth settings Physical keyboard Set the settings for using an external keyboard. Reset accessibility Reset the user assistance settings to the initial settings conditions.
User Assistance Settings Hearing Live Transcribe While listening to someone enhancements talking, display the text of the speech. Setting menu > [Accessibility]. Live Caption Configure handset so that it automatically generates captions Recommended for you View and configure by capturing the audio of the recommended functions.
Using TalkBack Interaction Auto action after Configure handset so that an pointer stops item is selected automatically Enable TalkBack function that reads texts and responds to user dexterity when the pointer is put on it. Also, specify an operation to operations with sounds.
Global Services Global Services ……………………………………………… 88 Before Using Handset Outside Japan ……………………………………… 88 Setting for Using Handset Outside Japan …………………………………… 88 Placing a Call in a Location Outside Japan ………………………………… 88 Answering a Call in a Location Outside Japan ……………………………… 88...
Global Services Placing a Call in a Location Outside Japan On Home Screen, [ ]. Before Using Handset Outside Japan Touch & hold [0]. "+" is entered, and the international access code of the Handset supports roaming around the world. SoftBank phone current country is automatically added when the call is numbers need not to be changed outside Japan.
Appendix/Index Appendix ……………………………………………………… 90 Updating Software ………………………………………………………………90 Warranty …………………………………………………………………………90 After-Sales Service ………………………………………………………………90 Inquiries …………………………………………………………………………90 Unlocking SIM ……………………………………………………………………91 Main Specifications ………………………………………………………………91 RF Exposure Information of This Product (for Japan) …………………………91 European RF exposure Information ……………………………………………92 Customer Service …………………………………………………………………92 Index …………………………………………………………… 93...
Appendix Downloading and Updating Software Software can be directly downloaded from the setting menu ® of handset through the Internet via Wi-Fi connection or Updating Software mobile data communication. On the app list screen, [Setting]. With the latest software update, optimum performance, [Software update].
] complies with some services and functions may be restricted. Please the Japanese technical regulations on human exposure to radio understand that Samsung does not guarantee that handset frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy. will work normally in this case. This mobile phone is designed in observance of the Japanese...
Ultra, 1.130 W/kg for Galaxy S25 and that when worn on the body at the separation distance of 0.5 cm from the body is 1.543 W/kg for Galaxy S25 Ultra, 1.320 W/ kg for Galaxy S25 (*1). For electronic safety, maintain...
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