Samsung Galaxy A03s Comcast SM-A037UZKACCT Phone User Manual PDF

Galaxy A03s

User manual

Contents

Features Biometric security | Dark mode

Getting started Device layout: Galaxy A03s

Set up your device: Charge the battery

Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an

old device | Lock or unlock your device | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode

Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home

screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings

Camera and Gallery Camera: Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | Record videos | Camera settings

Gallery: View pictures | Edit pictures | Play video | Edit video | Share pictures and videos | Delete pictures and videos | Take a screenshot

Samsung apps Galaxy Essentials | Galaxy Store | Samsung Global Goals | Samsung Members | Calculator | Calendar | Clock | Contacts | Internet | Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung Notes

Google apps Chrome | Drive | Duo | Gmail | Google | GPay | Maps | Photos | Google Play Movies & TV | Play Store | YouTube | YT Music

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Microsoft apps Outlook | Office | OneDrive

Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile

hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private

Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet

Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration

Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner

Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and

restore | Google settings

Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer

Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack | Visibility enhancements | Hearing

enhancements | Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed services | About Accessibility | Contact us

Other: Help | Android Auto | Dual Messenger | Quick share | About phone

Learn more

Legal information

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Galaxy A03s

Set up your device

Start using your device

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Galaxy A03s

Front camera

Headphone jack

Volume keys

USB charger/Accessory port

Flash

Rear cameras

Microphone

Side key/ Fingerprint scanner

Speaker

Speaker

SIM/microSD card tray

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Set up your device Charge the battery

Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able

to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.

Charge your device

Before turning on your device, charge it fully.

Install SIM/microSD card

Place the SIM card and optional microSD card

(sold separately) into the tray with the gold

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NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or

damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your

warranty and may cause damage. For more information on your device, including charging compatibility, please visit samsung.com.

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Charge the battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop

charging. This usually does not affect the devices lifespan or performance and is

in the devices normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device

and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.

Start using your device Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or

unlock your device | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric

security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode

Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or

broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.

Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.

To turn the device off, press and hold the Side key >

Confirm when prompted.

To restart your device, press and hold the Side key >

when prompted.

Power off.

Restart. Confirm

Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics

of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up

accounts, choose location services, learn about your devices features, and more.

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Bring data from an old device Download Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via

USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Bring data from old device.

2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.

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Lock or unlock your device Use your devices screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device

locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen

locks, see Lock screen and security.

Side key

Press to lock. Press to turn on the screen, and then swipe the screen to unlock it.

Accounts Set up and manage your accounts.

TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. Contact your carrier for more information.

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Add a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed

from your account, and make full use of your devices Android features.

When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device

Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when

resetting to factory settings. For more information, see Google Play Protect.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap Add account > Google.

Add a Samsung account Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of Samsung apps.

From Settings, tap Samsung account.

Add an Outlook account Sign in to your Outlook account to view and manage email messages.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap Add account > Outlook.

Set up voicemail You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can

access voicemail through the Phone app. Options may vary by carrier.

1. From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your

name.

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Navigation A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a

capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may

damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the

warranty.

Tap

Lightly touch items to select or launch them.

l Tap an item to select it.

l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

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Swipe

Lightly drag your finger across the screen.

l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.

Drag and drop

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.

l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.

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Zoom in and out

Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.

l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.

l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.

Touch and hold

Touch and hold items to activate them.

l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.

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Navigation bar You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen

gestures.

Recent apps

Home

Back

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Navigation buttons

Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.

2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back

and Recent apps icons display.

Navigation gestures

Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen

experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the

feature.

2. Tap an option to customize:

l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.

l Gesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen

gesture is located.

l Show button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the

screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.

Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your

favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.

App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings

App icons

Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.

From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.

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To remove an icon:

From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.

NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a

Home screen.

Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video, or preloaded wallpaper.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpapers.

2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:

My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers.

Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved in the Gallery app.

Wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and

Dynamic Lock screen.

Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.

Explore more wallpapers: Find and download more wallpapers from Galaxy

Themes.

3. Tap a picture or video to choose it.

If choosing a single picture, choose which screen or screens you want to

apply the wallpaper to.

Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.

If choosing videos or pictures from the Gallery, tap on one or more items, and

then tap Done.

4. Tap Set on Home screen, Set on Lock screen, or Set on Lock and Home screens

(depending on which screens are applicable).

If applying a picture from the Gallery to both the Home and Lock screens, enable Sync my edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be

applied to both screens.

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Themes

Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

2. Tap Themes, and tap a theme to preview and download it.

3. Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > Themes to see downloaded themes.

4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

Icons

Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

2. Tap Themes > Icons, and tap an icon set to preview and download it.

3. Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > Icons to see downloaded icons.

4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.

Widgets

Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

2. Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.

3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.

Customize Widgets

Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it functions.

From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:

Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.

Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.

App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.

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Home screen settings

Customize your Home and Apps screens.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

2. Tap Settings to customize:

Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps

screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on

the Home screen.

Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on

the Apps screen.

Folder grid: Choose a layout to determine how folders are arranged.

Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen

for easy access to the Apps screen.

Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being

removed or repositioned.

Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps

to the Home screen.

Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens. Return to

this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and can

appear as results in Finder searches.

App icon badges: Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications. You can also choose the badge style.

Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification

panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.

Rotate to landscape mode: Rotate the Home screen automatically when your

devices orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.

About Home screen: View version information.

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Status bar

The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on

the left.

Status icons

Battery full Charging Mute Vibrate

Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm

Notification icons

Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail

New email Download Upload App update

Configure display options for the Status bar.

TIP From Quick settings, tap More options > Status bar to configure settings for

Status bar notifications. For more information, see Advanced settings.

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Notification panel For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification

panel.

Device settings

Quick settings

Notification cards

View the Notification panel You can access the Notification panel from any screen.

1. Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel.

To open an item, tap it.

To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.

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To clear all notifications, tap Clear.

To customize notifications, tap Notification settings.

2. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the

Notification panel.

Finger sensor gestures

You can also open or close the Notification panel by swiping up or down on the

fingerprint sensor.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Finger sensor

gestures.

2. Tap to enable the feature.

Quick settings

The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick settings. The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick settings. Icon

colors change when enabled and disabled. Other settings may be available on your

device.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

2. Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick settings.

Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.

Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.

Wi-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode

Power saving Eye comfort Mobile data Location Dark mode

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Quick settings options

The following options are available in Quick settings.

Finder search: search the device.

Power off: Power off, Emergency mode, and Restart options.

Open settings: Quickly access the device's settings menu.

More options: Reorder Quick settings or change the button layout.

Devices: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Google

Home are installed. Media: Access the Media panel and control playback of connected audio and

video devices. Brightness slider: Drag to adjust the screen brightness.

Digital wellbeing and parental controls You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how

frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you

check your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going

to bed.

From Settings, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls for the following

features:

Tap the Dashboard to view the following:

Screen time: View how long an app has been opened and used each day.

Notifications received: View how many notifications have been received

from an app each day.

Unlocks: View how many times an app has been opened each day.

Your goals

Screen time: Set a screen time goal and view your daily average.

App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.

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Ways to disconnect

Focus mode: Limit app usage for set periods of time to avoid distractions

from your device.

Bedtime mode: Schedule when to change the screen to grayscale and mute

calls, alerts, and other sounds.

Check on your kids

Parental controls: Supervise your childrens digital life with Googles Family

Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen

time, and set screen time limits.

Biometric security Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.

Face recognition

You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock

your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.

Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could

be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image. Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy make-up.

When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera

lens is clean.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition.

2. Follow the prompts to register your face.

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Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition.

Remove face data: Delete existing faces.

Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.

Stay on Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face

recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.

Brighten screen: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your

face can be recognized in dark conditions.

About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about securing

your device with biometrics.

Fingerprint scanner

Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your

Samsung account. To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a

pattern, PIN, or password.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints.

2. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.

Fingerprint management Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints for the following

options:

The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list. You can tap a

fingerprint to remove or rename it.

Add fingerprint: Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint.

Check added fingerprints: Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been

registered.

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Fingerprint verification settings

Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints.

Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your

device.

Fingerprint always on: Scan your fingerprint even when the screen is off.

Use to sign in to websites: Use your fingerprints to sign in to websites.

Use with Samsung account: Use your fingerprints to verify your identity

instead of your Samsung account password.

About unlocking with biometrics: Read details on the requirements each

biometric security feature has for using your pattern, PIN, or password as a

backup.

Biometrics settings

Configure your preferences for biometric security options.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > More biometrics settings for the

following:

Show unlock transition effect: Show a transition effect when you use

biometrics to unlock your device.

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Multi window Multitask by using multiple 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.

Split screen control

1. From any screen, tap Recent apps.

2. Tap the app icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.

3. Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view.

Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size.

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Window controls

The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen view.

1. Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows.

2. Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:

Switch window: Swap the two windows.

Add app combo to Edge panel: Create and add an app pair shortcut to

the Apps panel on the Edge screen.

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Edge panels The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from

the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information.

Apps panel | Configure Edge panels | Edge panel position and style | About Edge panels

From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels, tap to enable this feature.

Edge handle

Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels.

Apps panel You can add apps in two columns to the Apps panel.

1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed.

2. Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. You can also tap All apps for the

complete app list.

l To open additional windows in pop-up view, drag the app icon from the Apps

panel to the open screen.

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To configure Apps panel:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed.

2. Tap Edit to add other apps to the Apps panel.

To add an app to the Apps panel, find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an available space on the right column.

To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on

top of an app in the columns on the right.

To change the order of the apps on the panel, drag each app to the desired

location.

To remove an app, tap Remove.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

Configure Edge panels

You can customize the Edge panels.

1. From the Edge screen, tap Settings.

2. The following options are available:

Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.

Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.

Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.

More options:

Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or

right.

Uninstall: Remove a downloaded Edge panel from your device.

Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a

secure screen lock is set.

Galaxy Store: Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy

Store.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

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Edge panel position and style

You can change the position of the Edge handle.

From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > Handle for the following options:

Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the

edge of the screen.

Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen

displays on.

Lock handle position: Enable to prevent the handle position from being

moved when touched and held.

Style: Choose a color for the Edge handle.

Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle.

Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle.

About Edge panels

You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge

panels feature.

From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > About Edge panels.

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Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.

Expand toolbar

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Toolbar

The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard. Options may vary by

carrier.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:

Emojis: Insert an emoji.

Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.

GIFs: Add animated GIFs.

Voice input: Use Google Voice typing.

Settings: Access keyboard settings.

Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.

Translate: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them

into another language.

Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to

cut, copy, and paste.

Modes: Select a keyboard layout.

Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.

Configure the Samsung keyboard

Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:

Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages

are available on the keyboard.

To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.

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Smart typing

Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.

Suggest emojis: Include emojis when using predictive text.

Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text recommendations.

Auto spell check: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections.

More typing options: Customize additional typing options.

Style and layout

Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and

change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the

background.

Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.

Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.

Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.

Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.

Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.

Custom symbols: Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard.

Other settings

Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.

Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.

Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear

personalized data.

About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the

Samsung keyboard.

Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.

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Use Google Voice typing

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input and speak your text.

Return to keyboardOpen Settings

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Configure Google Voice typing

Set customized options for Google Voice typing.

1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.

2. Tap Settings for options.

Block offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.

Languages: Choose the language for the keyboard.

Primary language: Choose a primary language if more than one language is

selected.

Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your

devices power during an emergency situation.

To save battery power, Emergency mode:

Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select. Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off.

Activate Emergency mode

To activate Emergency mode:

1. Press and hold the Side key.

2. Tap Emergency mode.

When accessing for the first time, read and accept the terms and conditions.

3. Tap Turn on.

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Emergency mode features

While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on the

Home screen. Options may vary by carrier.

l Estimated battery life: Displays estimated remaining battery charge time based on

current battery charge and usage.

l Flashlight: Use the devices flash as a steady source of light.

l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.

l Phone: Launch the call screen.

l Share/Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency

contacts.

l Internet/Chrome: Launch the web browser.

l Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind

of call can be made even without activated service.

l More options:

Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to

standard mode.

Edit: Add or remove apps from the screen.

Emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts.

Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited number of settings are

enabled in Emergency mode.

Turn off Emergency mode

When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode.

Tap More options, and tap Turn off Emergency mode.

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Camera and Gallery

You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and

videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can view and edit them.

Camera

Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | Record videos | Camera

settings

Gallery

View pictures | Edit pictures | Play video | Edit video | Share pictures and videos | Delete pictures and videos | Take a screenshot

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Camera You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app.

From Apps, tap Camera.

TIP   Quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app.

Shooting modes

Settings

Gallery Switch cameras

Capture

Zoom

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Navigate the camera screen Take stunning pictures with your devices front and rear cameras.

1. From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:

Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.

When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to

adjust the brightness.

To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up

or down.

To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.

To change camera settings, tap Settings.

2. Tap Capture.

Configure shooting mode Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from

several shooting modes.

From Camera, swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes.

Live focus: Adjust the level of background blur in your photos so the subject stands out.

Photo: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures.

Video: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos.

More: Choose other available shooting modes. Tap Add to drag modes

into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen.

Deco Pic: Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera.

Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and

color tone while taking pictures.

Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.

Macro: Capture close-up images of objects from 3-5 cm away.

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Hyperlapse: Create a time lapse video by recording at various frame rates. The frame rate is adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and

the movement of the device.

Record videos Record smooth lifelike videos using your device.

1. From Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.

2. Tap Record to begin recording a video.

To take a picture while recording, tap Capture.

To temporarily stop recording, tap Pause. To continue recording, tap

Resume.

3. Tap Stop when you are finished recording.

Camera settings Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your

cameras settings.

From Camera, tap Settings for the following options:

Intelligent features

Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera.

Pictures

Swipe Shutter button to edge to: Choose to either take a burst shot or create

a GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge.

Selfies

Use wide angle for group selfies: Automatically switch to wide-angle when

there are two or more people in the selfie.

Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in the preview without flipping them.

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Useful features

Auto HDR: Capture more detail in the bright and dark areas of your shots.

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos.

Shooting methods:

Press Volume keys to: Use the Volume keys to take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume.

Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move

anywhere on the screen.

Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have

your picture taken in a few seconds.

Settings to keep: Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting

mode, selfie angle, and filters as the last time.

Storage location: Select a memory location.

A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location.

Watermark: Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures.

Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.

Reset settings: Reset the Camera settings.

Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.

About Camera: View app and software information.

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Gallery Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device. You can

view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

From Apps, tap Gallery.

Customize collections of pictures and videos

View pictures and videos

Sort images into custom albums

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View pictures Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

To mark the picture as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites.

To access the following features, tap More:

Details: View and edit information about the picture.

Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.

Copy to clipboard: Copy the image to paste in another app.

Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.

Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery's editing tools.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a picture to view it, and then tap Edit for the following options:

Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall

appearance of the picture.

Filters: Add color effects.

Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.

Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.

Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn content.

Text: Add text to the picture.

Revert: Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.

3. Tap Save when finished.

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Play video View the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites, and view

video details.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

To mark the video as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites. The video is added to

Favorites under the Albums tab.

To access the following features, tap More:

Details: View and edit information about the video.

Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen.

3. Tap Play video to play the video.

Edit video Edit videos stored on your device.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a video to view it.

3. Tap Edit to cut segments of the video.

4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.

Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap More options > Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share.

3. Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your

selection. Follow the prompts.

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Delete pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.

1. From Gallery, tap More options > Edit.

2. Tap pictures and videos to select them.

3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Take a screenshot Capture an image of your screen. Your device will automatically create a Screenshots

album in the Gallery app.

From any screen, press and release the Side and Volume down keys.

Screenshot settings

Modify screenshot settings.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots.

l Screenshot toolbar: Show additional options after you take a screenshot.

l Hide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation

bars on screenshots.

l Delete shared screenshots: Automatically delete screenshots after they

are shared through the screenshot toolbar.

l Screenshot format: Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved

as JPG or PNG files.

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Using apps

Samsung apps

Google apps

Microsoft apps

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Using apps Uninstall or disable apps | Search for apps | Sort apps | Create and use folders | App

settings

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded

from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store.

From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.

Uninstall or disable apps Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded

(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned

off and hidden from the Apps list.

From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap Uninstall/Disable.

Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From Apps, tap Search, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps

and settings appear as results on the screen.

2. Tap a result to go to that app.

TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options > Settings.

Sort apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.

From Apps, tap More options > Sort for the following sorting options:

Custom order: Arrange apps manually.

Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.

TIP When apps are arranged manually (Custom order), empty icon spaces can

be removed by tapping More options > Clean up pages.

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Create and use folders You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Apps list.

1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another

app shortcut until it is highlighted.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Folder name: Name the folder.

Palette: Change the folder color.

Add apps: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and

then tap Done.

3. Tap Back to close the folder.

Copy a folder to a Home screen

You can copy a folder to a Home screen.

From Apps, touch and hold a folder, and tap Add to Home.

Delete a folder

When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts return to the Apps list.

1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.

2. Tap Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.

App settings Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.

From Settings, tap Apps. Tap an option to customize:

Choose default apps: Choose which apps to use for making calls, sending

messages, going to websites, and more.

Samsung app settings: View a list of Samsung apps and customize their

settings.

Your apps: Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and

usage settings. Options vary by app.

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TIP To reset app options that have been changed, tap More options > Reset app

preferences.

Samsung apps The following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device

during setup. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store. Options may vary by carrier.

Galaxy Essentials | Galaxy Store | Samsung Global Goals | Samsung Members | Calculator | Calendar | Clock | Contacts | Internet | Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung

Notes

Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through

Samsung apps. You can access and download a collection of premium content.

From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.

Galaxy Store Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung

account is required to download from Galaxy Store.

Samsung Global Goals Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that support these causes with ads from this app.

Samsung Members Get more and do more from your Galaxy device. Enjoy DIY support tools and exclusive

experiences and content for Samsung members only. Samsung Members may be

preloaded on your device, or you can download and install it from Galaxy Store or the

Google Play store.

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Calculator The Calculator app features both basic and scientific math functions, as well as a unit converter.

History View past

calculations.

Unit converter Convert between

measurements.

Scientific mode

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Calendar The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate

all your calendars in one place.

Tap to view event

Navigation drawer

Create new event

Go to todays date

Stickers

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Add calendars

Add your accounts to the Calendar app.

1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings.

2. Tap Manage calendars > Add account and select an account type.

3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.

TIP Accounts may also support email, contacts, and other features.

Calendar alert style

Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.

1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings > Alert style. The following options are available:

Light: Receive a notification and hear a short sound.

Medium: Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound.

Strong: Get a full-screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed.

2. Depending on the alert style selected above, the following sound options are

available:

Short sound: Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles.

Long sound: Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style.

Create an event Use your Calendar to create events.

1. From Calendar, tap Add event to add an event.

2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.

Delete an event Delete events from your Calendar.

1. From Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to edit it.

2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.

Turn alarm on or off

Add alarm

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Alarm

Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms and choose options for how to

be notified.

1. From Clock, tap Add alarm.

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

Time: Set a time for the alarm.

Day: Choose the days for this alarm.

Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.

Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.

Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while

snoozing.

3. Tap Save to save the alarm.

TIP To add your sleep schedule, create a bedtime reminder, and automatically

put your device in Bedtime mode, tap More options > Set bedtime.

Delete an alarm

You can delete an alarm that you created.

1. From Clock, touch and hold an alarm.

2. Tap Delete.

Alert settings

You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the Sound mode is

set to Mute or Vibrate.

1. From Clock, tap More options > Settings.

2. Tap Vibrate for alarms and timers to enable the feature.

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World clock

The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the

globe.

Location Center the globe on your current location.

City View the current time and add to your list of cities.

Search Find a particular place.

Globe Drag to spin and

see times around the world.

1. From Clock, tap World clock.

2. Tap Add city.

3. Drag the globe to spin it, tap the city you want, and then tap Add.

To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap Delete.

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Time zone converter

Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local times would be in the

other listed cities.

1. From Clock, tap World clock.

2. Tap More options > Time zone converter.

3. Tap Menu to choose a different city.

To add a city to the list, tap Add city.

4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to set a time. Local times for the other cities listed are automatically updated.

To return the clock to the current time, tap Reset.

Weather settings

Show weather information on your World clock.

1. From Clock, tap World clock.

2. Tap More options > Settings > Show weather to enable or disable weather

information.

3. Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.

1. From Clock, tap Stopwatch.

2. Tap Start to begin timing.

To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.

3. Tap Stop to end timing.

To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.

To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.

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Timer

Set a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

1. From Clock, tap Timer.

2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.

3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.

To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue, tap Resume.

To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.

Preset timer

Name and save preset timers.

1. From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer.

2. Configure the countdown time and timer name.

3. Tap Add to save the timer.

To edit a saved preset timer, tap More options > Edit preset timers.

Timer options

You can customize the Timer options.

1. From Clock, tap Timer.

2. Tap More options > Settings.

Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own.

Vibration: Enable vibration for the timer.

General settings

View and configure settings for all Clock tools.

From Clock, tap More options > Settings.

Customization Service: Sign in to your Samsung account to customize

personal content in supported apps.

About Clock: View the current software version and check for updates.

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Contacts Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts

added to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other

features.

Add profile picture

Add, delete, and expand fields

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Create a contact 1. From Contacts, tap Create contact.

2. Enter details for the contact, and then tap Save.

Edit a contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete information, or you

can add more fields to the contacts list of information.

1. From Contacts, tap a contact.

2. Tap Edit.

3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.

4. Tap Save.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps.

1. From Contacts, tap a contact.

2. Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite.

To remove the contact from Favorites, tap Favorites.

Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services.

1. From Contacts, tap a contact.

2. Tap Share.

3. Tap either File or Text.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

TIP When viewing a contact, tap More > QR code to quickly share the

information with friends or family. The QR code automatically updates when you

change the contact information fields.

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Show contacts when sharing content Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your

frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Show contacts when sharing content, and tap to enable the feature.

Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts.

Create a group

Create your own contact groups.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups.

2. Tap Create group, and then tap fields to enter information about the group:

Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.

Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done.

3. Tap Save.

Add or remove group contacts

Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.

From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap

Remove.

To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you

want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.

Send a message to a group

Send a text message to members of a group.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap More options > Send message.

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Send an email to a group

Send an email to members of a group.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap More options > Send email.

3. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to

select all, and then tap Done.

Only group members that have an email address in their records are

displayed.

4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

Delete a group

Delete a group you have created.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap More options > Delete.

To only delete the group, tap Group only.

To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Group and members.

Manage contacts

You can import or export contacts, as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry.

Merge contacts

Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking

entries into a single contact.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Merge contacts. Contacts with duplicate phone numbers, email addresses, and names will be listed together.

3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Merge.

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Delete duplicate contacts

Quickly remove duplicated contacts.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Delete duplicate contacts. Contacts that are duplicated are listed.

3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Delete.

Import contacts

Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Import or export contacts.

3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.

Export contacts

Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).

1. From Contacts tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Import or export contacts.

3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

Move contacts

Move contacts from and to your device and SIM card.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Move contacts.

3. Tap a location for From and To in order to move your saved contacts.

Sync contacts

Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts.

1. From Contacts tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Sync contacts.

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Delete contacts

Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.

1. From Contacts, touch and hold a contact to select it.

You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.

2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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Internet Samsung Internet is a simple, fast, and reliable web browser for your device. Experience more secure Web browsing features with Secret Mode, Biometric Web

Login, and Contents Blocker.

Access Bookmarks

Add to Bookmarks

Navigate

Access Tabs

Reload webpage

TIP Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-internet for more

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Browser tabs

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.

From Internet, tap Tabs > New tab.

To close a tab, tap Tabs > Close tab.

Create a Bookmark

Bookmark your favorite webpages to quickly access them.

From Internet, tap Add to bookmarks to save the open webpage.

Open a Bookmark

Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.

1. From Internet, tap Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

Save a web page

There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app.

From Internet, tap Tools > Add page to for the following options:

Bookmarks: Add the webpage to your Bookmark list.

Quick access: View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages.

Home screen: Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen.

Saved pages: Save the webpage content on your device so that you can

access it offline.

View history

To view a list of recently visited web pages:

From Internet, tap Tools > History.

TIP To clear your browsing history, tap More options > Clear history.

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Share pages

Web pages can be shared with your contacts.

From Internet, tap Tools > Share, and follow the prompts.

Secret mode

Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade

than the normal tab windows.

Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.

1. From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on secret mode.

2. Tap Start to begin browsing in secret mode.

Secret mode settings

Require a password or biometric lock to use secret mode.

1. From Internet, tap Tabs.

2. Tap More options > Secret mode settings for the following options:

Use password: Create a password to enable secret mode.

Face: Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private.

Fingerprints: Use Fingerprint scanner to keep Secret mode private.

Reset Secret mode: Erase your secret mode data and restore defaults.

Turn off secret mode

Disable secret mode and return to normal browsing.

From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

Internet settings

Modify settings associated with using the Internet app.

From Internet, tap Tools > Settings.

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Messages Keep in touch with your contacts by using the Messages app to share photos, send

emojis, or just say a quick hello. Options may vary by carrier.

From Messages, tap Compose new message.

Add attachments Record voice message

Open More options

Message search

To quickly locate a message, use the search feature.

1. From Messages, tap Search.

2. Enter keywords in the Search field, and then tap Search on the keyboard.

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Delete conversations

You can remove your conversion history by deleting conversations.

1. From Messages, tap More options > Delete.

2. Tap each conversation you want to delete.

3. Tap Delete all, and confirm when prompted.

Send SOS messages

Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an

emergency situation.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and then tap

to enable this feature.

To choose the number of times to press the Side key to send an SOS message, tap either 3 times or 4 times.

To choose a contact to automatically call after you send an SOS message, tap Auto call someone.

To include a picture from your front and rear cameras, tap Attach pictures.

To include a five-second audio recording in your SOS message, tap Attach

audio recording.

To add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts, tap

Send messages to.

2. Press the Side key quickly three or four times to send an SOS message.

Message settings

Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.

From Messages, tap More options > Settings.

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Emergency alerts

Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no

charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.

1. From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings.

2. Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts.

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My Files View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and

sound clips. You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and

SD card, if supported.

Search

Storage locations

Additional locations, such as an SD card

and cloud accounts, are displayed here

if supported.

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File groups

Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:

Recent files: View recently accessed files. Categories: View your files based on the file type. Storage: View files saved on your device, optional SD card, and cloud accounts.

Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign in to. Analyze storage: See whats taking up space in your storage.

My Files options

Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. Options may vary by

carrier.

From My Files, the following options are available:

Search: Search for a file or folder.

More options:

Cloud service: Connect to a carrier cloud service if available.

Analyze storage: See whats taking up space in your storage.

Trash: Choose to restore or permanently remove files that you delete.

Settings: View settings for the app.

Contact us: Get connected with Samsung Members.

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Phone The Phone app does more than just make telephone calls. Explore the advanced

calling features. Contact your carrier for more information. The actual appearance of the Phone app screen and available options varies by carrier.

Access voicemail

Make a call Make a video call

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Calls

The Phone app allows you to make and answer calls from the Home screen, Recents

tab, Contacts and more.

Make a call Use your phone to make and answer calls from a Home screen.

From Phone, enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.

Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Make a call from Recents

All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.

1. From Phone, tap Recents to display a list of recent calls.

2. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.

Make a call from Contacts

Call a contact from the Contacts app.

From Contacts, swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the

contact.

Answer a call When a call is received, the phone rings and the callers phone number or name is

displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.

On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call.

TIP On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer to answer the call.

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Decline a call You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is

displayed for the incoming call.

On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject the call and send

it to your voicemail.

TIP On the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

Decline with a message

You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response.

On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message.

TIP On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Send message and select a

message.

End a call

Tap End call when you are ready to end your call.

Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even multitask while

on a call.

Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.

Switch to headset or speaker

Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth headset (not included).

Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker or tap Bluetooth to hear

the caller using a Bluetooth headset.

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Multitask

If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status

bar.

To return to the call screen:

Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call.

To end a call while multitasking:

Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap

End call.

Call background

Select a picture or video to show when you make or receive a call.

From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Call background for the following

options:

Layout: Choose how to show caller info when the person has a profile picture.

Background: Choose a photo to display during a call.

Call pop-up settings

When calls are received while using other apps, they can be displayed as pop-ups.

From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Call display while using apps. The

following options are available:

Full screen: Display an incoming call in the full screen Phone app.

Pop-up: Display an incoming call as a pop-up at the top of the screen.

Mini pop-up: Display an incoming call as a smaller pop-up.

Keep calls in pop-up: Enable this option to keep calls in the pop-up after they

are answered.

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Manage calls

Your calls are recorded in a call log. You can set up speed dials, block numbers, and

use voicemail.

Call log

The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log.

From Phone, tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in

your Contacts list, the callers name is displayed.

Save a contact from a recent call Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list.

1. From Phone, tap Recents.

2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts

list, and tap Add to contacts.

3. Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact.

Delete call records

To delete Call log entries:

1. From Phone, tap Recents.

2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.

3. Tap Delete.

Block a number

By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to

your voicemail, and messages are not received.

1. From Phone, tap Recents.

2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.

3. Tap Details > Block, and confirm when prompted.

TIP You can also modify your Block list in Settings. From Phone, tap More

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Speed dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number.

1. From Phone, tap Keypad > More options > Speed dial numbers. The Speed

dial numbers screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.

2. Tap an unassigned number.

Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in

sequence.

Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.

3. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to

the number.

The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box.

Make a call with Speed dial

You can make a call using Speed dial.

From Phone, touch and hold the Speed dial number.

If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and

then hold the last digit.

Remove a Speed dial number

You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.

1. From Phone, tap More options > Speed dial numbers.

2. Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial.

Emergency calls

You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the

phones service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an

emergency call.

1. From Phone, enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Call.

2. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.

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TIP The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When

accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible

to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.

Phone settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app.

From Phone, tap More options > Settings.

Optional calling services

Your wireless carrier and service plan may support the following calling services.

Place a multi-party call Make another call while a call is in progress. Options may vary by carrier.

1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call.

2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered:

Tap Swap or the On hold number to switch between the two calls.

Tap Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing).

Video calls

To make Video calls:

Tap Phone, enter a number, and then tap Video call or Video call or

Video call.

NOTE Not all devices support video calling. The receiver has the option to accept the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call.

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Wi-Fi calling

Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

1. From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Wi-Fi calling.

2. Tap to enable this feature.

3. Follow the prompts to set up and configure Wi-Fi calling.

Real Time Text (RTT) Type back and forth in real time with the other person while on a call.

You can use RTT whenever you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT

or is connected to a teletypewriter (TTY) device. The RTT icon appears on all incoming

RTT calls.

1. From Phone, tap More options > Settings.

2. Tap Real time text for the following options:

RTT call button: Choose a visibility option for the RTT call button.

Use external TTY keyboard: Hide the RTT keyboard when an external TTY keyboard is connected.

TTY mode: Choose the preferred TTY mode for the keyboard in use.

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Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice

recordings, and music. You can share your notes easily using social networking

services.

Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to learn more.

Set text options

InsertAssign a title

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Create notes

Add text, images, voice recordings and more.

1. From Samsung Notes, tap Add.

2. Use the text options to create content.

Voice recordings

Create annotated voice recordings perfect for lectures or meetings. Take notes while

recording audio. Playback is synced to scroll to the corresponding text.

1. From Samsung Notes, tap Add.

2. Tap Insert > Voice recording.

3. Use the text options to create content while audio is being recorded.

Edit notes

Make edits to notes you create.

1. From Samsung Notes, tap a note to view it.

2. Tap Edit and make changes.

3. When you are finished, tap Navigate up.

Notes options

You can edit, sort, or manage notes.

From Samsung Notes, the following options are available:

Import PDFs: Open a PDF in Samsung Notes.

Search: Search for a keyword.

More options:

Edit: Select notes to share, delete, save as file, lock, or move.

View: Switch between Grid, List, or Simple list.

Pin favorites to top: Keep notes marked as your favorites at the top of the

main page.

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Notes menu

You can view your notes by category.

From Samsung Notes, tap Navigation drawer for the following options:

Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.

All notes: View all notes.

Frequently used: Quick access to commonly used notes.

Shared notebooks: View notebooks shared with your contacts through your

Samsung account.

Trash: View deleted notes for up to 15 days.

Folders: View notes by groups.

Manage folders: Add, remove, and organize groups.

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Google apps The following Google apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be

downloaded from the Google Play store.

Chrome | Drive | Duo | Gmail | Google | GPay | Maps | Photos | Google Play Movies & TV | Play Store | YouTube | YT Music

Chrome Browse the Internet with Chrome and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address

bar data from your computer to your mobile device.

Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more.

Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account.

Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.

Duo Make video calls.

Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more.

Gmail Send and receive email with Googles web-based email service.

Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.

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Google Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your personalized

feed to receive customized content.

Visit support.google.com/websearch to learn more.

GPay Pay with your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with

Google Pay.

Visit support.google.com/pay to learn more.

Maps Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location

services to use Google Maps. For more information, see Location.

Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.

Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with

Google Photos.

Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.

Google Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also view videos

saved on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.

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Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the

Google Play store.

Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.

YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device.

Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.

YT Music Stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from YouTube Music.

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Microsoft apps The following Microsoft apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be

downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store.

Outlook | Office | OneDrive

Outlook Access email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and more in Outlook. See Add an Outlook

account. Visit support.office.com/en-us/article/outlook-for-ios-and-android-help- cd84214e-a5ac-4e95-9ea3-e07f78d0cde6 to learn more.

Add attachment

Send message

Show formatting options

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Office Enjoy the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft Office mobile app.

OneDrive Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive

accountaccessible from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.

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Access Settings

Connections

Sounds and vibration

Notifications

Display

Lock screen and security

Accounts

Device maintenance

Accessibility

Other settings

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Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.

From a Home screen, swipe down and tap Settings.

From Apps, tap Settings.

Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can search for it.

1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords.

2. Tap an entry to go to that setting.

Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other

devices.

Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet

Wi-Fi You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet without using

your mobile data.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi and

scan for available networks.

2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.

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Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network

If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by

entering the information manually. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name

and password before you begin.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2. Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.

3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

Network name: Type the exact name of the network.

Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if required.

Advanced: Define other advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.

4. Tap Save.

TIP Tap QR scanner to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your devices

camera to scan a QR code.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings

You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots, manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may

vary by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2. Tap More options > Advanced.

Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data

whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.

Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Turn on Wi-Fi in frequently-used locations.

Network notification/Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open

networks in range are detected.

Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto

reconnect to or forget individual networks.

Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off.

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Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks that support Hotspot 2.0.

Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.

Wi-Fi  Direct Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi to share data between devices.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.

Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.

From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi > More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Tap a

device to disconnect it.

Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth

headphones or a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle infotainment system. Once a pairing is

created, the devices remember each other and can exchange information without having to enter the passkey again.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.

TIP When sharing a file, tap Bluetooth to use this feature.

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Rename a paired device

You can rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap Settings next to the device name, and then tap Rename.

3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

Unpair from a Bluetooth device

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each

other and you will need to pair with the device again in order to connect to it.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap Settings next to the device, and then tap Unpair.

Advanced options

Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu. Options may vary

by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth.

2. Tap Advanced or More options > Advanced for the following options:

l Sync with Samsung Cloud: Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your

Samsung account.

l Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device when you receive calls

through a connected Bluetooth device.

l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently.

l Block pairing requests: Add devices to block pairing requests.

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Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is enabled, you can turn on Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel.

From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to enable

this feature.

NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with appropriate authorities and

always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your

device.

Mobile networks Use Mobile networks to configure your device's ability to connect to mobile networks

and use mobile data. Options may vary by carrier.

From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks.

Mobile data: Enable mobile data usage.

International data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for

international roaming.

Allow 2G service: Permit the use of 2G service in areas with limited cellular

coverage.

Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs, which have the network settings

your device needs to connect to your provider.

Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.

TIP Use these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your

monthly bill.

Data usage Check your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. You can also customize warnings

and limits.

From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.

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Turn on Data saver

Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from

sending or receiving data in the background.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage > Data saver.

2. Tap to turn on Data saver.

To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to use data

while Data saver is on, and tap next to each app to specify restrictions.

Monitor mobile data

You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions. Options

may vary by carrier.

From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. The following options are

available:

Mobile data: Use mobile data from your plan.

International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming

internationally.

Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period

of time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.

Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your

carriers billing date.

TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage.

Monitor Wi-Fi data

You can restrict Wi-Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.

2. Tap Wi-Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.

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Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi-Fi network that can be used by

multiple devices.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobile hotspot.

2. Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot.

3. On the devices you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your devices

Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.

Connected devices are listed under the heading Connected devices.

TIP Tap QR code to connect another device to your Mobile hotspot by

scanning a QR code instead of entering a password.

Configure mobile hotspot settings

You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobile hotspot.

2. Tap Configure for the following settings:

Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.

Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.

Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view

or change it.

Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options.

Advanced: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings.

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Tethering You can use tethering to share your devices Internet connection with another device. Options may vary by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.

2. Tap an option:

Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap

USB tethering.

Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and

then tap Ethernet tethering.

Nearby device scanning Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device

scanning. This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to

connect to.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device

scanning.

2. Tap to turn on the feature.

Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print documents

and images from your device.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.

2. Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add printer.

If your printer requires a plugin, tap Download plugin and follow the

prompts to add a print service.

NOTE Not all apps support printing.

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Virtual Private Networks A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private secured network

from your device. You will need the connection information from your VPN

administrator.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

2. Tap More options > Add VPN profile.

3. Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator, and

tap Save.

Manage a VPN

Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

2. Tap Settings next to a VPN.

3. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to remove the VPN.

Connect to a  VPN

Once you have set up a VPN, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.

l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.

Private DNS You can configure your device to connect to a private DNS host.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Private DNS.

2. Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection.

3. Tap Save.

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Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available, you can use an Ethernet cable to

connect your device to a local network.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device.

2. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and

follow the prompts.

TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your

device.

Sounds and vibration You can control the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen

touches, and other interactions.

Sound mode | Vibrations | Volume | Ringtone | Notification sound | System sounds and

vibration | Dolby Atmos | Separate app sound

Sound mode You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys.

From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and then choose a mode:

Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in

Sound settings for notifications and alerts.

Vibrate while ringing: Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when

you receive a call.

Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts.

Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.

Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.

TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound

mode without losing your customized sound levels.

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Vibrations You can control how and when your device vibrates.

1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration.

2. Tap options to customize:

Call vibration pattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns for calls.

Notification vibration pattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns for

notifications.

Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and

touch interactions by dragging the sliders.

Volume Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, media, and system sounds.

From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag the sliders for

each sound type.

TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume. When pressed, a

pop-up menu shows the volume level and current sound type. You can tap the

menu to expand it, and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by

dragging their sliders.

Use Volume keys for media

Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rather

than whichever sound type is in use.

1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.

2. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.

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Media volume limit Limit the maximum output of the devices volume while using Bluetooth speakers or

headphones (not included).

1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.

2. Tap More options > Media volume limit.

3. Tap to enable this feature.

l To set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.

l To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap Set volume

limit PIN.

Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your own. Options may vary by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.

2. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it, or tap Add to use an audio file

as a ringtone.

Notification sound Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts.

1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound.

2. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.

TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using

the App settings menu.

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System sounds and vibration Customize your device's sounds and vibrations for actions like tapping the screen and

charging the device. Options may vary by carrier.

From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > System sound/vibration control for

the following options:

Sound

Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make

selections.

Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.

Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected.

Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.

Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard.

Vibration

Touch interactions: Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch and

hold items on the screen.

Dialing keypad: Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.

Navigation gestures: Vibrate when using gestures.

Charging: Vibrate when a charger is connected.

Samsung keyboard: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard.

Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for

Atmos. This feature may only be available with a headset connected.

From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects for the

following options:

Dolby Atmos: Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and around

you.

Dolby Atmos for gaming: Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming.

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Separate app sound You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or

headset separate from the other sounds (like notifications). Connect to a Bluetooth

device to make this option available in the Audio device menu.

1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound.

2. Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following

options:

App: Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device.

Audio device: Choose the audio device that you want the apps sound to be

played on.

Notifications You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send

notifications and how notifications alert you.

Notification pop-up style | Recently sent notifications | Do not disturb | Advanced

settings | Turn over to mute

Notification pop-up style You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications.

From Settings, tap Notifications, and then choose a pop-up style:

Brief: Enable customization of your notification colors, lighting style, and

included apps.

Included apps: View brief notifications for your apps.

Brief pop-up settings: Customize the Edge lighting style, colors, and enable

notifications to show even while the screen is off.

Detailed: Enable the default Samsung Notification settings.

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Recently sent notifications You can view a list of apps that have sent notifications under Recently sent notifications.

1. From Settings, tap Notifications.

2. Tap an entry under Recently sent to customize the notification settings.

3. Tap More to see the expanded list.

Do not disturb Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode in turned

on. You can also specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms. You can also set a

schedule for recurring events like sleep or meetings.

From Settings, tap Notifications > Do not disturb and configure the following:

Do not disturb: Enable Do not disturb to block sounds and notifications.

For how long?: Choose a default duration for Do not disturb mode when you

enable it manually.

Schedule

Sleeping: Customize a schedule for Do not disturb mode while you are

sleeping.

Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to

regularly put your device in Do not disturb mode.

Exceptions

Calls, messages, and conversations: Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions.

Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms, events, and

reminders while Do not disturb mode is active.

Apps: Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach

you even if you dont allow the associated apps.

Hide notifications: View customization options to hide notifications.

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Advanced settings You can configure notifications from apps and services.

From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings.

Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the

Status bar.

Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device on

the Status bar.

Notification history: Display recent and snoozed notifications.

Conversations: View conversation notifications. Touch and hold a

conversation notification to mark it as priority, set it as alerting, or silent.

Floating notifications: Enable floating notifications in either Bubbles or Smart pop-up view.

Suggest actions and replies for notifications: Get applicable suggestions for

actions to notifications and replies to messages.

Notification reminders: Enable and customize periodic reminders about notifications from selected apps and services. Clear notifications to stop the

reminders.

App icon badges: Identify which apps have active notifications with badges

that appear on their icons. Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the

number of unread notifications.

Wireless Emergency Alerts: Customize notifications for emergency alerts.

Turn over to mute Mute incoming calls and alarms by turning your phone face down.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Turn over to

mute, and tap to enable.

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Display You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other

display settings.

Dark mode | Screen brightness | Eye comfort shield | Font size and style | Screen zoom | Full screen apps | Screen timeout | Accidental touch protection | Screen saver | Double

tap to turn on screen | Double tap to turn off screen | One-handed mode

Dark mode Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more

comfortable at night, darkening white or bright screens and notifications.

From Settings, tap Display for the following options:

l Light: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).

l Dark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.

l Dark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.

Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or

Custom schedule.

Adaptive color filter: Turn on Blue light filter automatically between sunset and sunrise to reduce eye strain.

Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.

1. From Settings, tap Display.

2. Customize options under Brightness:

Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.

Tap Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based

on the lighting conditions.

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Eye comfort shield This feature may help you sleep better and reduce eye strain. You can set a schedule

to automatically turn this feature on and off.

From Settings, tap Display > Eye comfort shield, and then choose one of the

following options:

Tap Set schedule and choose Always on, Sunset to sunrise, or Custom.

Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter.

Font size and style You can change the font size and style to customize your device.

From Settings, tap Display > Font size and style for the following options:

Tap Font style to choose a different font.

Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to add fonts from

Galaxy Store.

Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.

Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.

Screen zoom Adjust the zoom level to make content easier to see.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen zoom.

2. Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.

Full screen apps You can choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio.

From Settings, tap Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this

feature.

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Screen timeout You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time.

From Settings, tap Display > Screen timeout, and tap a time limit to set it.

NOTE Prolonged display of non-moving images, excluding Always On Display, may result in permanent ghost-like afterimages or degraded image quality. Turn

off the display screen when not in use.

Accidental touch protection Prevent the screen from detecting touch input while the device is in a dark place, such

as a pocket or a bag.

From Settings, tap Display > Accidental touch protection to enable the feature.

Screen saver You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen saver.

2. Choose one of the following options:

None: Do not display a screen saver.

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.

Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.

Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.

Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.

3. Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver.

TIP Tap Settings next to a feature for additional options.

Double tap to turn on screen Turn on the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to

turn on screen to enable this feature.

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Double tap to turn off screen Turn off the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to

turn off screen to enable this feature.

One-handed mode You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one

hand.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > One-handed mode.

2. Tap to enable the feature and select one of the following options:

Gesture: Swipe down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.

Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to reduce the display size.

Lock screen and security You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.

Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Mobile | Find My

Device | Private Share | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | Password

for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Permission manager | Samsung

Privacy | Google Privacy | Location

Screen lock types You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no

security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.

NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and

sensitive data on your device. For more information, see Biometric security.

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Set a secure screen lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.

1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen

lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

2. Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following

options are available:

Icons only: Show only notification icons with no details on the lock screen.

Details: Display notification details on the lock screen.

Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.

Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.

3. Tap Done to exit the menu.

4. Configure the following screen lock options:

Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or

other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this

feature.

Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen

lock is required for this feature.

Clock and information

You can configure features that appear on the Lock screen, like the clock and other

useful information.

From Settings, tap Lock screen for the following options:

Wallpaper services: Enable additional features such as guide page and

Dynamic Lock Screen.

Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen.

Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you

are roaming.

Widgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen to get quick access to useful information.

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Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone

number or email address.

Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen.

Shortcuts: Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen.

About Lock screen: Update the Lock screens software.

Google Play Protect You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security

risks and threats.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Google Play Protect.

Updates are checked for automatically.

Security update You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find

out if newer updates are available.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Security update to see the latest security update installed and check if a newer update is available.

Find My Mobile You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked, tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Samsung account is

required, and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My

Mobile. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my- mobile.

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Turn on Find My Mobile

Before you can use the Find My Mobile feature, you must turn it on and customize the

options. To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Find My Mobile.

2. Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in to your Samsung account. The

following options are available:

Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely.

Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My

Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level.

Find My Device You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked, tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Google Account is

required, and Google location service must be turned on.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Find My Device.

If you are not logged in to a Google Account, tap Find My Device wont work

and follow the prompts to sign in.

2. The following options are available:

Find My Device: Download the app from Google Play.

Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet.

Google: Search for find my device topics online.

Private Share Share files privately, prevent recipients from resharing, and set expiration dates. Keep

your data safe with blockchain technology.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Private share, and follow the

prompts to add files.

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Install unknown apps You can allow installation of unknown third-party apps from selected apps or

sources.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Install unknown apps.

2. Tap an app or source, and then tap Allow from this source.

TIP Installing unknown third-party apps could make your device and personal data more vulnerable to security risks.

Encrypt or decrypt SD card You can encrypt your optional memory card (not included) to protect its data. This

only allows the SD card information to be accessed from your device with a

password.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.

2. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory

card.

NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing

an encrypted SD card. Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to

decrypt the installed SD card first.

Decrypt SD card

You can decrypt an optional memory card (not included) if it was encrypted by this

device. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you plan to use it with another

device or before performing a Factory data reset.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.

2. Tap Decrypt SD card and follow the prompts to decrypt all data on your memory

card.

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Password for factory data reset You can require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. Options

may vary by carrier.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings >

Set up/change password and enter a password.

Set up SIM card lock You can set up a PIN to lock your SIM card, which prevents unauthorized use of your

SIM card if someone attempts to use it in another device. Options may vary by carrier.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set up SIM

card lock and follow the prompts.

Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature.

Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.

View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make

passwords visible to turn on the feature.

Device administration You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your

device.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings >

Device admin apps.

2. Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator.

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Credential storage You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device, which

verify the identity of servers for secure connections.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the

following options:

Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.

View security certificates: Display certificates in your devices ROM and other

certificates you have installed.

User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device.

Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage.

Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the

password.

Advanced security settings You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect your device.

From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the

following options:

Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when

connected.

This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on. For more

information, see Set a secure screen lock.

Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, which prevents access to

other features of your device.

Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for security

updates.

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Permission manager Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to (like the camera, microphone, or location) when they are running in the background, not just when you

are using the app. You can set your device to notify you when this happens.

1. From Settings, tap Privacy > Permission manager.

2. Tap a category, then tap an app to select which permissions you want to be

notified about.

NOTE When using an app or service for the first time that wants to access certain

features of your device, a dialog box asks if you want to permit such access.

Samsung Privacy Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having

technical problems.

1. From Settings, tap Privacy.

2. Under Samsung tap the following options to customize:

Samsung Privacy: View Samsung's privacy information.

Customization Service: Allow Samsung to provide customized content and

recommendations.

Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to

Samsung when you are having technical problems.

Google Privacy Customize Android and Google privacy features.

1. From Settings, tap Privacy.

2. Under Google tap privacy services to customize them.

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Location Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine

the location of your device.

1. From Settings, tap Location.

2. Tap to turn on Location services.

TIP Some apps require location services be turned on for full functionality.

App permissions

Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.

1. From Settings, tap Location > App permissions.

2. Tap an app and chose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary by

app.

Improve accuracy

Enable other location scanning tools.

1. From Settings, tap Location > Improve accuracy.

2. Tap connection method to add or remove from location services:

Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks

automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices

automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent location requests

View a list of apps that have requested your location.

1. From Settings, tap Location.

2. Tap to turn on Location services.

3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the apps settings.

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Location services

Location services store and use your devices most recent location data. Certain apps

can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have

visited.

1. From Settings, tap Location.

2. Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is

used.

Accounts You can connect to and manage your accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore | Google

settings

Add an account You can add and sync all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing

accounts.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > Add

account.

2. Tap one of the account types.

3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.

l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts.

Account settings Each account has its own custom settings. You can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. Account settings and available features vary between

account types.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap an account to customize its settings.

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Remove an account You can remove accounts from your device.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.

Backup and restore You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.

Samsung account You can enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. Options may

vary by carrier.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup for the options under Samsung

Cloud:

Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data.

Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.

Google Account You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup.

2. Under Google Drive, tap Back up data.

External storage transfer

You can back up your data to an SD card or a USB storage device, or restore backup

data using Smart Switch. For more information, see Bring data from an old device.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer.

Google settings You can configure your devices Google settings. Available options depend on your

Google Account.

From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to customize.

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Device maintenance View the status of your devices battery, storage, and memory. You can also

automatically optimize your devices system resources.

Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Troubleshooting

Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following

actions:

Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items

from memory. Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. Scanning for malware.

To use the quick optimization feature:

From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Optimize now.

Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities.

From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery for the following options:

Usage since last full charge: View your recent battery usage by time, app, and service.

Power saving mode: Save battery life by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. Choose from additional power saving

options to save more power when this mode is enabled.

Background usage limits: View apps that you dont use often and limit their

battery usage. To disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep.

More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications.

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Storage View your storage capacity and detailed usage by category and file type. You can

also mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included).

From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.

Tap a category to view and manage files.

Memory card

Once an optional microSD memory card (not included) has been installed in your

device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.

For more information, see Set up your device.

Mount a memory card

When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to

the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed.

1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage > More options >

Advanced.

2. Tap your SD card, and then tap Mount.

Remove a memory card

To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card

before removing it from the device.

1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage > More options >

Advanced.

2. Tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.

3. Remove your memory card from the device.

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Format a memory card

When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are

stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes ALL stored files.

1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage > More options >

Advanced.

2. Tap your SD card, tap Format, and then follow the prompts.

Memory Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce

the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device.

From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Memory. The used and available

memory are shown.

Tap Clean now to free up as much memory as possible.

Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory. Tap to include or exclude these apps and services.

Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this

group. Tap to include or exclude these apps and services.

Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded. Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage

checks.

Advanced device care options Other Device care features are available in the Advanced menu.

From Settings, tap Battery and device care. The following options are

available:

Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.

Care report: View information about the restart history and charging and

temperature tips.

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More options:

Add to Apps screen: Display the icon for Device care on the Apps screen.

Automation: Optimize your device automatically at set times based on

your usage patterns.

Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung members.

About Device care: View version and license information about the Device

care feature.

Language and input Configure your devices language and input settings.

Change the device language

You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference. If an

app does not support your default language, then it will move to the next supported

language in your list.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Language.

2. Tap Add language, and select a language from the list.

3. Tap Set as default to change the device language.

To switch to another language on the list, tap the desired language, and then

tap Apply.

Text-to-speech

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility

features, such as Voice Assistant.

From Settings, tap General management > Text-to-speech for options:

Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech

engine. Tap Settings for options.

Language: Set the default speech language.

Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.

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Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.

Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.

Keyboard list and default Change your default keyboard, modify built-in keyboards, and change keyboard

settings.

From Settings, tap General management > Keyboard list and default for the

following options:

Default keyboard: Choose a default keyboard for your devices menus and

keyboards.

Samsung keyboard: Modify settings for the Samsung keyboard.

Google voice typing: Modify settings for Google Voice input.

Keyboard button on navigation bar: Enable a button on the Navigation bar to

quickly switch between keyboards.

Physical keyboards

Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device

(sold separately).

1. From Settings, tap General management.

2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:

Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used.

Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the

screen.

Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your

physical keyboard.

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Mouse and trackpad

Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad

(not included).

From Settings, tap General management > Mouse and trackpad.

Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go

slower.

Wheel scrolling speed: Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left to scroll slower.

Enhance pointer precision: Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or

slower depending on how fast you move your mouse.

Primary mouse button: Choose either the Left or Right mouse button to be

your primary button.

Secondary button: Choose the action of your secondary mouse button.

Middle button: Choose the action of your middle mouse button.

Additional button 1: Choose an action for another available mouse button.

Additional button 2: Choose an action for another available mouse button.

Autofill service

Save time entering information using autofill services.

1. From Settings, tap General Management.

2. Tap Autofill service to view your selected service.

l Tap Settings to customize your service.

l Tap Autofill service to change your default service.

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Date and time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.

From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. The following

options are available:

Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless

network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options

are available:

Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.

Set date: Enter the current date.

Set time: Enter the current time.

Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.

Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device.

Software update/System updates

Check for and install available software updates for your device. Options may vary by

carrier.

From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options:

Check for updates: Manually check for software updates.

Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted.

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Reset Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory

defaults.

Reset all settings

You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything

except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset all settings.

2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Reset network settings

You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings.

2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Reset accessibility settings

You can reset device accessibility settings. Accessibility settings in downloaded apps

and your personal data are not affected.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset accessibility settings.

2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Auto restart at set times

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Auto restart at set times.

2. Tap to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters:

Days: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device.

Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.

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Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other

account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded

applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on

an external SD card is not affected.

If you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google Device

Protection is automatically enabled.

NOTE If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the

password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.

Before resetting your device:

1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage

area.

2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password.

To reset your device:

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Factory data reset.

2. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.

3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.

Google Device Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google

Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your phone from unauthorized

factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your

identity. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965.

Enable Google Device Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically

activates Google Device Protection.

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Disable Google Device Protection

To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts from

the device or remove the Lock screen.

To remove Google accounts:

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google

Account].

2. Tap Remove account.

To remove a secure Lock screen:

1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type.

2. Tap either Swipe or None.

Accessibility There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing, hearing, or

otherwise operating their device. Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for everyone. For more information about Accessibility

for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.

Recommended for you | TalkBack | Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements | Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed services | About Accessibility | Contact us

Recommended for you View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended

features you may want to enable.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Recommended for you to view

recommendations.

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TalkBack Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the

screen.

1. From Settings, tap Accessibility > TalkBack.

2. Tap to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:

l TalkBack shortcut: Choose a shortcut to quickly turn on TalkBack.

l Settings: Configure TalkBack settings to better assist you.

Visibility enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.

Colors and clarity

You can adjust the colors and contrast of text and other screen elements for easier

viewing.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:

High contrast theme: Adjust colors and screen fonts to increase the contrast for easier viewing.

High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the

contrast with the background.

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and

change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the

background.

Highlight buttons: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them

stand out better against the wallpaper.

Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black

background to black text on a white background.

Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen if you find it difficult to see

some colors.

Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to

motion.

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Size and zoom

You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for

accessibility features on your device.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:

Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.

Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double

pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.

Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Use a large pointer for a connected mouse

or touchpad (accessories not included).

Font size and style: Configure screen fonts.

Screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level.

Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device. Options may vary by carrier.

Sounds

You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:

Real time text: Activate real-time text (RTT) calling.

Hearing aid support: Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing

aids.

Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to adjust the left and right balance

when listening to audio in stereo.

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono when using one earphone.

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Text display

You can convert speech to text and watch closed captions when viewing multimedia.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:

Live transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text.

Google subtitles (CC): Configure closed caption and subtitle services.

Sound notifications: Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or

a doorbell.

Interaction and dexterity You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when

interacting with your device.

Alternate input You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.

Assistant menu: Improve device accessibility for users with reduced

dexterity.

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Interactions

You can simplify the motions needed to answer phone calls or respond to

notifications and alarms.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

Answering and ending calls:

Read caller names aloud: Hear callers names read aloud when using

Bluetooth or headsets (sold separately).

Answer automatically: Answer calls after a set duration when using

Bluetooth or headsets (sold separately).

Press Volume up to answer calls: Use the Volume keys to answer calls.

Press Side key to end calls: End calls by pressing the Side key.

Interaction control: Customize areas of screen interactions, hardkeys, and

the keyboard.

Touch settings

You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.

Tap duration: Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as

a tap.

Ignore repeated touches: Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated

touches.

Mouse and physical keyboard

Configure settings for a connected mouse and physical keyboard.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

Auto click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer

stops over it.

Sticky keys: When you press a modifier key like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt, the key stays

pressed down, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing

one key at a time.

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Slow keys: Set how long a key must be held before it is recognized as a press, which helps avoid accidental key presses.

Bounce keys: Set how long to wait before accepting a second press from the

same key, which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key multiple

times.

Advanced settings You can customize additional accessibility features and services for your device.

TIP Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.

Accessibility shortcuts

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:

Accessibility button: Choose an accessibility shortcut for the Accessibility

button.

Side and Volume up keys: Configure selected Accessibility features to open

by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same time.

Volume up and down keys: Configure selected services to turn on when you

press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds.

Notifications

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:

Flash notification: Flash either the camera light or the screen when you

receive notifications or when alarms sound.

Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take

action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications).

Speak keyboard input aloud: The device will read aloud what you type on the

keyboard.

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Installed services You can install additional assistance services for your device.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Installed services.

NOTE Additional accessibility services are listed and configured here after they

are installed.

About Accessibility Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in

Settings.

From Settings, tap Accessibility > About Accessibility. The following information

is available:

Version: View the current Accessibility software version.

Open source licenses: View information for the open source licenses used for

Accessibility.

Contact us If you have any questions or problems while using your device contact Samsung

support through Samsung Members. Access community forums, error reports, remote support and more (if supported by your carrier).

From Settings, tap Accessibility > Contact us.

Other settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

Help | Android Auto | Dual Messenger | Quick share | About phone

Help View the user manual for your device.

From Settings, tap Help.

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Android Auto Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your device screen or your compatible

car display in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving. You can control features like navigation and maps, calls and text messages, and

music.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Android Auto.

Connect your device

Before you connect your device for the first time, turn on your car and allow time to

set up Android Auto.

1. Plug a USB cable into your vehicles USB port and plug the other end of the cable

into your device.

2. Your device may ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the

newest version of the app. Follow the prompts and complete your setup.

3. On your cars display select Android Auto and follow the prompts.

NOTE Your devices Bluetooth is turned on automatically when Android Auto is

connected to your car through USB.

Dual Messenger Use two separate accounts for the same app.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual Messenger.

2. Tap next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.

l To select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap

Use separate contacts list.

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Quick share Anyone with a Samsung account can use Quick Share to share files with your device.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Quick share.

2. Tap to enable the feature and select one of the following options:

Contacts only: Only Samsung account users in your contacts can share things

with you.

Everyone: Anyone nearby can share with you.

Phone name: Edit the name of your phone that will be seen by other devices.

About phone View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more.

1. From Settings, tap About phone to view your phone number, model number, serial number, and IMEI information.

2. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.

TIP You can view your device's FCC ID from About phone > Status information.

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Videos youtube.com/samsungcare

Samsung Care+ samsung.com/us/support

Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger

Find us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips

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READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.

Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (Samsung). You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing

optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the

applicable information.

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-year Limited Warranty, End User License

Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available

online:

Phone:

English: samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

Spanish: samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile-sp

This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section, for example:

Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Legal information >

Samsung legal Or, search Legal

If your device required Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, you can

view the FCC certification by opening Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Status information.

Restricting childrens access to your mobile device Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your device

bill. Keep the device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Address:

85 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park

New Jersey 07660

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet: samsung.com

2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company and product names mentioned

herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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.

Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

Descriptions are based on the devices default settings. Some content may differ

depending on carrier, model, or software.

The actual available capacity of the inte